Additive Manufacturing of Alloys: Microstructure and Mechanical Performance, 2nd Edition
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Additive Manufacturing Technologies".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 28
Special Issue Editor
Interests: additive manufacturing; advanced engineering materials; welding corrosion; high temperature applications
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Dear Colleagues,
The global metal industry is evolving towards cleaner, smarter, and more efficient processes, integrating sustainable principles of the circular economy. The inception of additive manufacturing and advances in its technologies have taken center stage, leading to a steady increase in the production of advanced materials with unmatched mechanical properties in various sectors, including aerospace, medical, automotive, and the energy industry. The inherent adaptability of additive manufacturing facilitates the production of a wide range of alloys that cannot be achieved through conventional processing methods.
Digitalization, artificial intelligence, and smart factories offer the capability to transform production through real-time monitoring and predictive maintenance. It is imperative that during the production of advanced alloys, the synergy between processing parameters, microstructure, mechanical properties, post-processing methods, and the environment is well understood to successfully produce materials that meet specific performance requirements.
This Special Issue will be dedicated to research focusing on recent developments in advanced materials and their mechanical performance in various industries.
Subjects that will be discussed in this Special Issue will focus not only on the development of advanced materials, but also on optimization of processing parameters, powder reuse, post-processing treatment, and the interaction of the advanced materials with the environment.
Dr. Nthabiseng Maledi
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- additive manufacturing
- parameter optimization
- advanced and high entropy alloys
- mechanical properties
- corrosion and oxidation resistance
- heat treatment
- post-processing techniques
- surface engineering
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