Metal Composites, Volume II
A special issue of Journal of Composites Science (ISSN 2504-477X). This special issue belongs to the section "Metal Composites".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2024 | Viewed by 30777
Special Issue Editor
Interests: powder metallurgy; additive manufacturing; selective laser melting; meta-stable materials; amorphous alloys
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Dear Colleagues,
Metal composites are of particular interest due to their potential to produce novel materials with unique tailor-made properties and improved performance compared with conventional materials, facilitating the aim of reducing the overall weight of the components. It offers a unique dimension in tailoring properties through careful selection of type, size, and amount of reinforcement. The dispersed phase (reinforcement) can be metal, ceramic, or polymers that are present in a variety of different morphologies, such as fibers, whiskers, particles, or platelets. Ideally, the resulting physical or chemical performance of the composite material should be superior to that of the matrix. Depending on the size of the individual constituents, the composites may be distinguished between nano/nano-, nano/micro-, and micro/micro-composites. The properties of metal composites, therefore, can be tailored based on the demand and end applications. Hence, the aim of such research is the development of materials with superior thermomechanical, physical, and chemical properties. In view of the dynamic capabilities that can be exhibited by metal composites, this Special Issue will cover all aspects including synthesis (solid, liquid, 2-phase, and 3D printing), secondary processing, properties (tensile, compressive, fatigue, impact, creep, tribological, etc.), corrosion behavior, and joining techniques. The main objective, thus, will be to bring the latest results in the area of metal composites to the research community worldwide.
Scientific contributions are invited from scientists, researchers, engineers, and industry members to disseminate recent inventions and developments in the field of additive manufacturing. Potential topics include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Synthesis (casting/powder metallurgy solid, liquid, two-phase, 3D printing, and 4D printing);
- Properties including mechanical, tribological and functional properties (strength, stiffness, fatigue resistance, impact loading, buckling, creep, welding (joining), corrosion, tribology, magnetic, electric, dielectric, etc.);
- Microstructure and its property correlation;
- Theoretical studies (including modeling and numerical simulation);
- Defect and failure analysis;
- Industrialization of the process.
We look forward to receiving submissions in any form, including review articles, regular research articles, and short communications. Both experimental and theoretical studies are of interest.
Prof. Dr. Prashanth Konda Gokuldoss
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- metal matrix composites
- reinforcement
- casting
- powder metallurgy
- additive manufacturing microstructure and properties
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