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26 December 2025

A Review on Microstructure Control and Performance Enhancement of Aluminum Alloys via Directional Solidification

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School of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Shenzhen Polytechnic University, Shenzhen 518055, China
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School of Mechanical Engineering and Automation, University of Science and Technology Liaoning, Anshan 114051, China
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College of Materials Science and Engineering, Hohai University, Changzhou 213200, China
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Metals2026, 16(1), 24;https://doi.org/10.3390/met16010024 
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This article belongs to the Special Issue Light Alloy and Its Application (3rd Edition)

Abstract

As industrial technology advances at an accelerated pace, the demands on the performance characteristics of aluminum alloys are becoming more stringent. Researchers have enhanced the casting process of aluminum alloys through a range of innovative methods, thereby significantly improving the overall performance of these materials. This advancement better equips aluminum alloys to meet the increasingly stringent requirements in the aerospace, new energy, and automotive industries. This paper reviews the current development status of casting aluminum alloys using directional solidification technology, details the process parameters and simulation techniques, and summarizes studies on the corrosion performance of directionally solidified aluminum alloys as evaluated by electrochemical testing. Additionally, this paper elaborates on the current research status regarding the enhancement of directionally solidified aluminum alloys through the application of magnetic fields, providing a valuable reference for future studies on directional solidification technology in casting aluminum alloys.

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