Shape Memory Alloys: Manufacturing, Properties and Applications
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Mechanical Engineering".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2025 | Viewed by 227
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Interests: shape memory alloys; constitutive modeling; plasticity; structural stability
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Dear Colleagues,
Shape memory alloys (SMAs) are a class of materials that exhibit unique properties, allowing them to return to a predetermined shape when subjected to specific thermomechanical conditions. Discovered in the 20th century, SMAs have gained prominence due to their remarkable ability to undergo phase transformations, which enable applications ranging from medical devices to aerospace components. Their distinctive characteristics, including superelasticity and shape memory effect, make them invaluable in various engineering fields. This Special Issue aims to explore the latest advancements of research on SMAs. The potential topics of the papers in this SI include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Manufacturing Techniques: We expect to highlight innovative manufacturing methods for SMAs, including but not limited to powder metallurgy, additive manufacturing, and thermomechanical processing, which are crucial for enhancing the performance and applicability of SMAs in various industries.
- Material Properties: Understanding the fundamental properties of SMAs, such as phase transformation behavior, mechanical characteristics, and fatigue resistance, is essential. This Special Issue will delve into recent research findings that characterize the thermomechanical responses of SMAs as well as those that elucidate the relationship between microstructural and macroscopic behaviors.
- Applications: SMAs have found applications in numerous fields, including aerospace, biomedical devices, robotics, elastocaloric cooling and civil engineering. We seek to showcase case studies and experimental results that demonstrate the practical utility of SMAs in real-world scenarios.
This Special Issue serves as a platform for researchers and practitioners to share their insights and findings on SMAs, and to foster collaborations and innovations in this dynamic field. We invite contributions that not only advance the scientific understanding of SMAs but also pave the way for their future applications and developments.
Dr. Dongjie Jiang
Prof. Dr. Jorge Nuno do Martins
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- shape memory alloys
- manufacturing
- properties
- applications
- martensitic transformation
- superelasticity
- shape memory effect
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