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Innovations in Lightweight Materials for Automotive and Aerospace Applications

A special issue of Metals (ISSN 2075-4701).

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 March 2024) | Viewed by 4188

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Mosab Kaseem

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Department of Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials Engineering, Sejong University, Seoul 05006, Republic of Korea
Interests: corrosion matter of protective metallic materials via plasma electrolysis; surface modification via organic–inorganic conjugation; electrochemical interpretation per equivalent circuit model; plasticity control and mechanical modeling of nanostructured crystalline solid; biodegradable polymers; development of bioactive coatings on metallic materials
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Dr. Burak Dikici

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Department of Mechanical Engineering, Ataturk University, 25240 Erzurum, Turkey
Interests: manufacturing processes of bio-coatings; in vitro corrosion of biomaterials; biodegradable metallic materials; high-entropy alloy coatings; sol-gel; PVD/CVD-based coatings; bioceramic coatings; plasma electrolytic oxidation
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

The aim of this Special Issue is to explore the latest advancements in lightweight materials and their applications in the automotive and aerospace industries. The use of lightweight materials has become increasingly crucial in these sectors to enhance fuel efficiency, improve performance, and meet sustainability goals. This Special Issue will showcase innovative research and developments in new-generation lightweight materials, alloys, composites, and structures. It will delve into the design and manufacturing techniques associated with these materials, discussing their potential for revolutionizing the automotive and aerospace sectors. The scope of this issue encompasses a broad range of topics, including material characterization, structural optimization, manufacturing processes, performance evaluation, and real-world applications of lightweight materials in various automotive and aerospace components.

Subheadings:

  • Lightweight materials and structures for enhanced fuel efficiency in automotive and aerospace applications.
  • High-temperature materials for automotive and aerospace systems.
  • 3D and additive manufacturing (AM) component production for automotive and aerospace industry.
  • Smart materials for improved performance and safety in automotive and aerospace industry.
  • Surface engineering and coating technologies for wear and corrosion resistance.
  • Hybridization of automotive and aerospace systems.
  • Artificially intelligent and human–machine interfaces solutions in vehicles and aircraft.

Dr. Mosab Kaseem
Dr. Burak Dikici
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • lightweight materials
  • automotive industry
  • aerospace industry
  • material innovation
  • composite materials
  • high-strength alloys
  • energy efficiency
  • performance enhancement
  • structural optimization
  • manufacturing processes

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Electron Donor-Induced Electrochemical Reduction in Vanadate Anions to Enhance the Electrochemical Performance of Plasma Electrolytic Oxidation Layers
by Mosab Kaseem, Arash Fattah-alhosseini and Burak Dikici
Metals 2024, 14(6), 606; https://doi.org/10.3390/met14060606 - 21 May 2024
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Despite the increasing interest in enhancing the electrochemical stability of Al alloys through protective coatings, the role of electron donor agents during coating formation remains poorly understood in terms of morphological control and anticorrosion properties in aqueous environments. In this context, 1H-Benzotriazole (BTA) [...] Read more.
Despite the increasing interest in enhancing the electrochemical stability of Al alloys through protective coatings, the role of electron donor agents during coating formation remains poorly understood in terms of morphological control and anticorrosion properties in aqueous environments. In this context, 1H-Benzotriazole (BTA) was utilized as a proof of concept to regulate the in situ reactive integration of V2O5 into the alumina layer via the plasma electrolytic oxidation of a 6061 Al alloy. BTA played a crucial role in chemically incorporating V2O5 into the alumina coating by supplying electrons to VO3− ions, facilitating their reduction. The quantity of BTA added to the electrolyte was found to influence defect morphology and concurrently enhance the chemical incorporation of V2O5. Notably, corrosion measurements revealed that the less porous hybrid film formed with higher corrosion resistance was associated with the utilization of increased concentrations of BTA. These findings highlight the potential of BTA in modifying the structure and improving the ability of alumina coatings to resist corrosion, enabling advanced applications in protecting Al alloys from corrosion. Full article
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Theoretical Modeling and Mechanical Characterization at Increasing Temperatures under Compressive Loads of Al Core and Honeycomb Sandwich
by Alessandra Ceci, Girolamo Costanza and Maria Elisa Tata
Metals 2024, 14(5), 544; https://doi.org/10.3390/met14050544 - 3 May 2024
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This work investigates the mechanical behavior under out-of-plane compression of the Al core and honeycomb sandwich at increasing temperatures of up to 300 °C. After the first introductive theoretical modeling on room-temperature compressive behavior, the experimental results at increasing temperatures up to 300 [...] Read more.
This work investigates the mechanical behavior under out-of-plane compression of the Al core and honeycomb sandwich at increasing temperatures of up to 300 °C. After the first introductive theoretical modeling on room-temperature compressive behavior, the experimental results at increasing temperatures up to 300 °C are presented and discussed. The analysis of the results shows that peak stress, plateau stress, and specific absorbed energy gradually decrease as the temperature increases. The final densification occurs always at the same strain level (around 75%). Sandwich honeycomb test temperatures have been limited to 200 °C for bonding problems of the skin to the sandwich due to the glue. The experimental and modeling results agree well at room temperature as well at increasing temperatures. The results can provide useful information to choose base materials for greater energy absorption at increasing temperatures. Full article
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