Solidification and Microstructure of Metallic Alloys
A special issue of Metals (ISSN 2075-4701). This special issue belongs to the section "Metal Casting, Forming and Heat Treatment".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 November 2025 | Viewed by 352
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Solidification is a fundamental process governing the microstructure evolution and final properties of metallic alloys. This Special Issue aims to publish cutting-edge research on the interplay between solidification mechanisms, microstructure formation, and performance optimization in both traditional and advanced alloy systems. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following: experimental and computational studies of nucleation/growth kinetics, phase selection, dendritic/cellular solidification, eutectic and peritectic reactions, and defect formation. Contributions exploring novel characterization techniques, multi-scale modeling approaches, and emerging applications (additive manufacturing, high-entropy alloys) are particularly encouraged. By bridging theoretical insights with industrial relevance, this Special Issue seeks to advance the understanding of solidification science and its role in tailoring microstructures for enhanced mechanical, thermal, and functional properties.
Dr. Fang Liu
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- solidification
- microstructure evolution
- metallic alloys
- phase-field modeling
- solidification defects
- additive manufacturing
- dendritic growth
- heterogeneous nucleation
- high-entropy alloys
- in situ characterization
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