Microstructure and Mechanical Behavior of Alloys
A special issue of Crystals (ISSN 2073-4352).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 January 2026 | Viewed by 41
Special Issue Editors
Interests: materials science; structure property correlation; zirconium alloys; materials processing; ebsd; TEM; swaging process; residual stress
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Metallic structural materials are widely utilized in diverse sectors, including automotive engineering, high-speed transportation systems, clean energy technologies, and advanced aerospace applications. The design and development of these materials for modern technological demands require a comprehensive understanding of the intricate relationships among processing methods, microstructural evolution, and resulting mechanical properties. Advanced characterization and simulation techniques now enable detailed analysis of microstructures from the micro- to nanoscale, offering critical insights into their behavior. Investigating and tailoring microstructural evolution to optimize mechanical properties is crucial for driving innovation in the development and application of next-generation metallic structural materials.
The Special Issues will focus on advancing the understanding and control of microstructural evolution in engineering alloys to optimize their mechanical performance. Central to this is the process–microstructure–property relationship, which links how materials are processed (thermally, mechanically, or through hybrid methods) to the structures they develop and the resulting properties such as strength, ductility, and toughness. Various processing techniques—including casting, forging, rolling, welding, and additive manufacturing—are explored, with an emphasis on overcoming the persistent challenge of the strength–ductility trade-off in various alloys. Advanced characterization tools, such as SEM, TEM, EBSD, and XRD, are essential for analyzing microstructures. Meanwhile, mechanical testing under various loading modes (tensile, fatigue, and creep) and simulation approaches help in understanding deformation and failure mechanisms. Overall, this issue aims to support the development of next-generation alloys with improved performance and sustainability for structural applications.
Dr. Gaurav Singh
Prof. Dr. Baris Avar
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- alloy
- microstructure
- EBSD
- TEM
- mechanical behavior
- thermomechanical processing
- fracture
- fatigue
- FEM
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