Mechanical Properties and Friction Behavior of Metal Alloys and Their Composites
A special issue of Crystals (ISSN 2073-4352). This special issue belongs to the section "Crystalline Metals and Alloys".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 July 2025 | Viewed by 356
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The mechanical properties and friction behavior of metal alloys and their composites are of crucial significance in modern engineering. These characteristics determine their performance and applicability across diverse industrial sectors.
Mechanical properties, such as strength, ductility, and modulus, are vital indicators of the functionality and service life of these materials. Through alloying and composite design, specific mechanical responses can be achieved. For example, alloying elements can enhance strength via solid-solution or precipitation strengthening, while composite reinforcements improve stiffness and strength by load transfer.
Friction behavior, including wear resistance and frictional coefficients, is equally important. Understanding the underlying mechanisms and the influence of factors such as surface topography, lubrication, and operating conditions is essential in optimizing performance.
This Special Issue, "Mechanical Properties and Friction Behavior of Metal Alloys and Their Composites", will gather the latest research in this field. We welcome original research articles, reviews, and technical notes. Topics of interest include the following:
- Alloy and composite design strategies to achieve the desired mechanical properties;
- Microstructural analysis and its correlation with mechanical and friction behavior;
- Characterization methods for microstructure–mechanical-property–friction relationships;
- Friction and wear models and experimental verification;
- Surface treatment techniques for enhanced friction and wear performance;
- Mechanical and friction behavior under extreme conditions;
- Industrial applications and the role of mechanical and friction properties.
I welcome your valuable contributions as we come together to further advance this field.
Dr. Jingwen Qiu
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- mechanical properties
- friction and wear
- lubrication
- steel
- aluminum alloy
- titanium alloy
- magnesium alloy
- high-entropy alloy
- composites
- EBSD
- TEM
- APT
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