Study on Advanced Metal Matrix Composites (3rd Edition)
A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Advanced Composites".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 May 2025 | Viewed by 34
Special Issue Editors
Interests: metal matrix composites; microstructure; interfacial design; mechanical properties; strengthening mechanism
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Interests: composites; interface; multi-scale design; functional ceramics; thermo-physical properties; numerical simulation; strengthening mechanism
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Metal matrix composites are developed to meet the increasing demand for lightweight materials with superior mechanical properties in critical industrial sectors, such as the automobile industry and aerospace. In the past decade, attributed to mature design theories, advanced fabrication methods, and characterization techniques, the research and application of metal matrix composites have greatly advanced. Recent development in multi-scale hierarchical and bio-inspired design principles make strong and tough metal matrix composites possible to obtain. The development of nano-materials and advanced ceramics provides more reinforcements with specific performance. The continuous progress in characterization techniques reveals the relationships among the microstructure, processing, and properties of the metal matrix composites, especially on a nano-scale level, and the sophisticated preparation methods of metal matrix composites bridge the fundamental theory and industrial application.
This Special Issue aims at covering recent progress and new developments in relationships between the microstructure and mechanical/thermo-physical properties of advanced metal matrix composites. All aspects related to the theoretical design, numerical simulation, microstructure characterization, advanced fabrication, and strengthening mechanisms are discussed. Review articles which describe the current state of the art are also welcomed.
Prof. Dr. Wenshu Yang
Dr. Chang Zhou
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- metal matrix composites
- multi-scale design
- bio-inspired design
- interface evolution
- fabrication method
- near-net forming techniques
- mechanical properties
- thermo-physical properties
- numerical simulation/calculation
- strengthening mechanism
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