Microstructure and Deformation of Advanced Alloys (2nd Edition)
A special issue of Crystals (ISSN 2073-4352). This special issue belongs to the section "Crystalline Metals and Alloys".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 28 February 2026 | Viewed by 10
Special Issue Editors
Interests: non-ferrous metals and alloys; microstructure evolution; texture evolution; deformation behavior; mechanical properties; hot-working; cold-working
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Interests: alloy thermodynamics; guided design of advanced alloys
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Following the successful first edition of this Special Issue of Crystals, we are pleased to announce that we are now accepting submissions to its second edition, entitled "Microstructure and Deformation of Advanced Alloys (2nd Edition)".
The evolution and deformation mechanisms that occur in the microstructure of alloys have been researched for over eight decades. While the initial work was mostly experimental, studies of defects (including dislocations) and their motion during deformations resulted in the development of mathematical models that describe deformation mechanisms. Despite the significant progress in this field, various questions remain unanswered. Therefore, this Special Issue welcomes the submission of articles related to the characterization of defects, microstructure evolution, deformation modelling, the design of advanced alloys, and the processing of alloys during manufacturing (including additive manufacturing and thermomechanical treatment). This Special Issue of Crystals aims to elucidate the interactions among the behaviour of defects, microstructure evolution, deformations, and the thermomechanical properties of advanced alloys, which are employed in various contexts (including energy generation and conversion, transportation and propulsion) relevant to the energy, transportation, and aerospace industries. The scope of this Special Issue includes, but is not limited to, the following topics:
- Physics-based deformation models;
- Microstructure evolution and deformation;
- Alloy properties at low or high operating temperatures;
- Plasticity models;
- Deformation models that bridge multiple length scales;
- Deformation mechanisms in 3D-printed materials and components;
- Validation of theoretical predictions;
- Illustration of deformation modelling in engineering applications.
It is a pleasure to invite you to submit research papers, communications, and reviews to this Special Issue.
Dr. Yuanbiao Tan
Dr. Nikolai Zarkevich
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- metals and alloys
- defects
- texture
- microstructure
- deformation
- aging
- properties
- hot-working
- cold-working
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