Additive Manufacturing of Special Alloys
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Additive Manufacturing Technologies".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2026 | Viewed by 225
Special Issue Editor
Interests: superalloy; additive manufacturing; laser powder bed fusion; material characterization; alloy design; metal-matrix composite; structure optimization; simulation; alloy repair; surface engineering; creep; oxidation
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue explores the latest advancements, challenges, and applications of additive manufacturing (AM) techniques for producing high-performance special alloys, including nickel-based superalloys, titanium alloys, high-entropy alloys, and other advanced metallic materials. This Special Issue highlights innovative research on process optimization, microstructure control, and mechanical property enhancement to meet the demanding requirements of the aerospace, biomedical, energy, and defense industries. Contributions cover a wide range of topics, such as powder feedstock development, laser/electron beam melting, directed energy deposition, post-processing strategies, and computational modeling of AM processes. Particular emphasis is placed on overcoming defects including porosity, residual stresses, and anisotropic behavior, as well as tailoring alloy compositions for superior performance. By integrating experimental and theoretical approaches, this Special Issue provides valuable insights into the scalability, sustainability, and industrial adoption of AM for special alloys. Researchers, engineers, and industry professionals will find this Special Issue to be a comprehensive resource for understanding the state of the art in metal AM and its future directions.
Dr. Chuan Guo
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- additive manufacturing (AM)
- special alloys
- process optimization
- microstructure control
- mechanical properties
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