Microstructure Characterization and Design of Advanced 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 February 2026 | Viewed by 5
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Interests: crack sensitivity; TWIP steels; solidification process; high manganese steel; electro-slag remelting (ESR); inclusions; clean steelmaking; the secondary phase particle characterization and control
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Interests: elaboration, microstructures and properties of superalloys and dental alloys (mechanical behavior, oxidation and corrosion)
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The design and development of advanced alloys have long been at the core of materials science and engineering, driving innovations across multiple industries, including aerospace, automotive, energy, and electronics. The microstructure of alloys serves as the foundation for their macroscopic properties, and a deep understanding and precise control of it are essential for creating materials that meet the increasingly demanding requirements of modern applications.
This Special Issue, "Microstructure Characterization and Design of Advanced Alloys", is dedicated to publishing high-quality research articles and reviews that focus on the latest advances in the field of alloy microstructure. We welcome submissions that present novel experimental techniques, sophisticated simulation methods, and innovative design strategies related to the microstructure of advanced alloys.
Potential topics include, but are not limited to
- Advanced characterization techniques (e.g., high-resolution electron microscopy, synchrotron X-ray diffraction, atom probe tomography) for revealing the microstructure of alloys at different scales;
- In situ and operando studies of microstructure evolution during alloy processing and under service conditions;
- Computational modeling and simulation of alloy microstructure formation and stability, including phase-field modeling, molecular dynamics simulations, and Monte Carlo methods;
- Microstructure–property relationships in advanced alloys and how they can guide alloy design for specific performance targets;
- Design of novel alloy systems with tailored microstructures for enhanced strength, ductility, toughness, corrosion resistance, high-temperature stability, etc.;
- Case studies on the microstructure optimization of advanced alloys for particular industrial applications.
We look forward to receiving your contributions and showcasing cutting-edge research that advances our understanding of alloy microstructures and their role in the development of next-generation materials.
Prof. Dr. Changling Zhuang
Dr. Patrice Berthod
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- advanced alloys
- microstructure characterization
- property optimization
- multi-scale analysis
- computational modeling
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