Additive Manufacturing of Functional Metal Materials: Process, Microstructure and Performance
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Materials Science and Engineering".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (30 April 2024) | Viewed by 1138
Special Issue Editors
Interests: shape memory alloys; in situ alloying; wire-based direct energy deposition; microstructure and mechanical analysis
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Interests: shape memory alloys; welding; additive manufacturing; microstructure and mechanical analysis
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The field of additive manufacturing (AM) for functional metal materials has undergone transformative development, significantly impacting both the industrial and academic sectors. Technological advancements in AM processes, such as powder bed fusion (PBF) and direct energy deposition (DED), have enabled precise control over microstructures, thereby enhancing material performance in terms of tensile strength, fatigue resistance, and corrosion resilience. This has opened up new avenues for the production of complex, customised components in sectors such as aerospace, automotive, and healthcare, where high-performance materials are crucial. Moreover, the ability to produce parts on demand reduces lead times and waste, contributing to more sustainable manufacturing practices. Overall, the evolution of AM is revolutionising the way functional metal materials are processed, characterised, and applied, offering unprecedented opportunities for innovation.
This Special Issue offers an exhaustive exploration of the current state and future prospects of AM technologies specifically tailored for metal materials. By offering a multi-dimensional view of the challenges and opportunities in this field, this Special Issue serves as an essential reference for academics, industry experts, and practitioners aiming to push the boundaries of additive manufacturing technologies for functional metal materials. Submissions of original research articles, reviews, and short communications related to the subject are very welcome.
Dr. Jun Wang
Dr. Supriyo Ganguly
Dr. Chenglei Diao
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- metallic alloys
- additive manufacturing
- process development
- mechanical performance
- functional performance
- defects and repair
- microstructure and phase transformation
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