Advanced Alloys for Aggressive Environments: Challenges and Breakthroughs
A special issue of Crystals (ISSN 2073-4352). This special issue belongs to the section "Crystalline Metals and Alloys".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 November 2025 | Viewed by 656
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Interests: powder-metallurgy; freeze casting; porous materials; nanostructures; hydrogen production; colloidal stabilization; thin film; magnetron sputtering; optofluidic sensors; metal additive manufacturing
Interests: electrical resistance sintering; milling; mechanical alloying; powder metallurgy
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue of Crystals aims to address the challenges and breakthroughs in the development of advanced alloys designed for aggressive environments, with a specific focus on corrosion resistance. As industries continue to push the boundaries of performance and durability, materials exposed to harsh conditions—such as high temperatures, extreme pressures, or aggressive chemical environments—are increasingly in demand. The selection and design of alloys that can withstand such conditions is critical for sectors such as energy production, aerospace, marine, automotive, and chemical processing.
We invite contributions focused on the synthesis, characterization, and performance of corrosion-resistant alloys in extreme environments. Topics of interest include novel alloy compositions, advanced manufacturing techniques, surface treatments, and corrosion resistance mechanisms. Studies investigating the relationship between alloy composition, microstructure, and corrosion behaviour, as well as the potential of emerging materials to address future challenges, are especially encouraged.
This Special Issue aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the complexities involved in designing and employing high-performance alloys for demanding environments. By highlighting recent innovations and ongoing research, we hope to foster innovation in this critical area. We encourage contributions from researchers in materials science, engineering, and industry to share their findings and insights, advancing the development of alloys for aggressive environments.
Dr. Pedro Javier Lloreda-Jurado
Prof. Dr. Raquel Lopez
Prof. Dr. Ernesto Chicardi
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- metals
- alloys
- high-entropy alloys
- metallic coating
- additively manufactured alloys
- microstructure
- wear resistance
- chemical stability
- thermal stability
- environmental durability
- corrosion resistance
- corrosion fatigue
- high-temperature oxidation
- mechanical properties
- hardness testing
- practical applications
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