Microstructure, Properties and Characterization of Aluminum Alloys
A special issue of Crystals (ISSN 2073-4352). This special issue belongs to the section "Crystalline Metals and Alloys".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 10 May 2026 | Viewed by 2
Special Issue Editors
Interests: aluminum alloys; high-strength and toughness alloys; material forming processes; microstructure; high-temperature deformation; preparation and forming technology
Interests: materials characterization by X-rays; neutrons, synchrotron, and EBSD; instrumentation; texture, phase, and stress analysis; Mg, Al, and Ti alloys; industrial application
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The continuous advancement of aluminum alloys has been central to innovations in lightweight design, high-performance engineering, and sustainable manufacturing. This Special Issue on “Microstructure, Properties and Characterization of Aluminum Alloys” aims to provide a focused platform for sharing recent developments in alloy design, solidification science, thermomechanical processing, and advanced characterization techniques. Aluminum alloys exhibit diverse microstructural features, from grain refinement, intermetallic phase evolution, and precipitation hardening to the influence of defects and inclusions, that directly govern their mechanical strength, corrosion resistance, fatigue behavior, and thermal stability. Understanding the complex interplay between composition, processing, and performance is crucial for optimizing alloys in automotive, aerospace, energy, and electronic applications.
This Special Issue welcomes both experimental and computational studies that shed light on the fundamental mechanisms controlling alloy behavior. Contributions may address multi-scale characterization (from atomistic resolution to component-level assessment), in situ observation of phase transformations, or the advanced modeling of microstructure–property relationships. We particularly encourage submissions on emerging alloy systems, innovative processing routes such as additive manufacturing and severe plastic deformation, and novel surface modification or coating strategies. Studies linking fundamental insights with practical performance in industrial environments are especially valued.
By gathering original research articles, reviews, and perspectives, this Special Issue seeks to highlight the state of the art in aluminum alloy science, promote cross-disciplinary collaboration, and provide a reference point for future directions in alloy development. We look forward to contributions from researchers, engineers, and materials scientists to advance both fundamental knowledge and technological applications of aluminum alloys.
Dr. Kai Wang
Dr. Heinz-Günter Brokmeier
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- aluminum alloys
- microstructure evolution
- mechanical properties
- corrosion resistance
- precipitation strengthening
- advanced characterization
- additive manufacturing
- thermomechanical processing
- phase transformation
- structure–property relationships
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