Recent Advances of Diffusion Thermodynamics and Kinetics in Metallic Materials

Dear Colleagues,

Materials science has experienced remarkable progress in recent years, mainly due to a renewed focus on fundamental research in physics and chemistry that has yielded a host of innovative new materials technologies which have the potential to revolutionize a range of industries. The implications of these advancements are vast and far-reaching, and the future of this field is promising. Diffusion is a phenomenon closely linked to the random thermal motion of atoms, resulting in a change in the macroscopic concentration profile. This process can be observed in different states of matter including gases, liquids, and solids such as amorphous and crystalline metals. The study of diffusion provides significant information about the atomic structure of materials and their defects, which is invaluable in several fields including materials science and engineering. Diffusion plays a critical role in controlling the rates of kinetic processes associated with the synthesis of materials, their modification, and their failure. Therefore, understanding diffusion mechanisms is crucial for the design and development of materials with specific properties and functionalities. It is also worth noting that diffusion is a complex process influenced by various factors such as temperature, pressure, and the composition of the material; hence, it requires the careful analysis and interpretation of experimental data to obtain accurate results. In conclusion, diffusion is a fundamental process in various aspects of materials science and engineering and a thorough understanding of the mechanisms that drive it can provide valuable information for the design and development of materials with tailored properties and functionalities. In light of the above, we are pleased to invite you to submit a manuscript for this Special Issue focusing on theoretical and experimental work related to diffusion thermodynamics and kinetics in metallic materials. Original research articles, communications, and reviews are all welcome.

We look forward to receiving your contributions.

Prof. Dr. Martín Ortíz-Domínguez
Prof. Dr. Oscar Armando Gómez-Vargas
Guest Editors

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• diffusion in intermetallic phases
• diffusion in nanostructured intermetallic materials
• diffusion-controlled solid-state reactions
• thermochemical treatments applied to metallic materials
• thermal diffusion
• growth kinetics in solids
• materials design
• Fick’s first law
• self-diffusion