Processing–Structure–Properties Relationships of Advanced Materials
A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Metals and Alloys".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 May 2025 | Viewed by 6285
Special Issue Editors
Interests: computational solid mechanics; plasticity; creep-fatigue at high temperature; additive manufacturing; micromechanics of fatigue; miniature specimen testing; finite element analysis
Interests: additive manufacturing; novel advanced manufacturing methods; thermo-mechanical modelling; X-ray diffraction measurement; residual stress
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The processing–structure–properties relationships are the basic guiding principles in design, development and application of materials, and represent the core of materials science and engineering. The close relationship among the processing parameters, microstructure, and mechanical properties is a matter of interest in different areas such as foundry, plastic forming, sintering, welding, etc., and is relevant for both well-established and innovative processes.
With the development of various advanced manufacturing methods, the manufacturing of advanced materials has been significantly improved. However, the relationship of process–structure–properties requires in-depth investigation. Processing parameters are usually provided by the machine manufacturer as a range of error. The challenge in relating parameter errors to processing is that the parameters are also related to microstructural characteristics, which can subsequently govern the mechanical performance of the corresponding materials. The development of predictive modeling, based on the understanding of the relationships between process parameters, microstructure evolution, and mechanical properties, is a potentially key ingredient in this optimization process. The development of predictive methods based on a fundamental understanding of process–structure–properties relationships could make a significant contribution to the increased uptake for industrial production.
Based on the above, it is my pleasure to invite you to submit a manuscript for this Special Issue. This Special Issue aims to report recent advances in processing–structure–properties relationships for structural materials and various ways to push their limits towards industrial applications. Full papers, communications, and reviews are all welcome. Potential papers include—but are not limited to—the following subjects:
- Superalloys;
- Steels;
- Coatings;
- High-temperature ceramics;
- Additive manufacturing;
- Materials design, processing and property
Prof. Dr. Ming Li
Dr. Wenyou Zhang
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- advanced materials
- processing
- material properties
- applications
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