New Trends on Metal Matrix Composites

Dear Colleagues,

Over the past few decades, research has focused on the development of metal matrix composites (MMCs) which are stronger, stiffer and which show greater temperature-durability properties than their metal alloy counterparts. MMCs have at least two constituents and typically aim to combine the high strength and high stiffness of a reinforcing compound (such as a ceramic) with the tolerance and toughness provided by a metal matrix. In addition, enhanced wear resistance and high temperature capabilities may be imparted to the material. Despite the great properties of MMCs, it is still necessary to make them more promising in their respective applications, and this target can be achieved through further investigation of their important aspects, leading to enhanced performance reliability of MMCs.

This Special Issue seeks to collect expert views and article contributions on various aspects of a wide range of MMCs to highlight their challenges and recent advances. This issue is dedicated to all aspects of MMCs which include but are not limited to:

• Novel alloy design such as low cost and/or low weight;
• Conventional, advanced and/or additive manufacturing of MMCs;
• Ex situ and/or in situ processing;
• Microstructures, phase analysis, and mechanical properties;
• Corrosion and/or wear properties;
• Mechanical behaviour, damage and failure;
• Simulation and modelling techniques.

We look forward to receiving submissions to this Special Issue in any form, including review articles, regular research articles and short communications. Both experimental and theoretical studies are of interest.

Dr. Hooyar Attar
Dr. Shima Ehtemam-Haghighi
Guest Editors

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• metal matrix composites
• phase analysis
• microstructures
• mechanical properties
• tribology