Alloy Strengthening Mechanisms, Microstructural Control, and Performance Optimization
A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Metals and Alloys".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 March 2025 | Viewed by 652
Special Issue Editors
Interests: flash sintering; materials characterization; alloy strengthening; first-principles calculation
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Metals and alloys are pivotal to technological advancements in various engineering sectors. The enhancement of material properties such as strength, ductility, and corrosion resistance hinges critically on the manipulation of alloy composition and meticulous control of microstructures. This Special Issue seeks to explore the underlying mechanisms of alloy strengthening and the strategic control of microstructures and properties through innovative processing techniques. We aim to compile cutting-edge research and comprehensive reviews that address the latest developments in the fabrication, characterization, and application of strengthened alloys and metal matrix composites. Contributions may cover topics such as sintering, phase transformation, dislocation theory, nanostructuring, and the role of alloying elements and heat treatment in microstructural evolution and property enhancement.
We warmly invite submissions that extend the boundaries of traditional material fabrication and processing techniques and provide novel insights into alloy strengthening mechanisms, microstructural control, and performance optimization. We eagerly anticipate receiving submissions that not only deepen our understanding through experimental studies but also include theoretical research effectively employing computational simulations to provide valuable guidance for bridging experimental research and industrial applications.
Dr. Hongling Zhou
Prof. Dr. Keqin Feng
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- alloys
- metal matrix composites
- sintering
- heat treatment
- microstructure– property evaluation
- materials characterization
- mechanical properties
- numerical simulations
- strengthening mechanisms
- microstructural control
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