Preparation, Processing and Application of High-Performance Metal Matrix Composites

Dear Colleagues,

Metal matrix composites, represented by aluminum matrix composites, titanium matrix composites, and magnesium matrix composites, have attracted extensive attention due to their various excellent properties, such as high strength, large modulus, and excellent heat resistance. Especially under the lightweighting trend, metal matrix composites have turned into a crucial choice for various industries in pursuit of high efficiency, energy saving, and environmental protection due to their light weight and high strength. Naturally, it has become an indispensable and important material in aerospace, electronic communications, architectural decoration, mechanical, electrical, petrochemical, and many other fields. The preparation method of metal matrix composites also varies according to different needs, mainly casting technology. However, it also involves additive manufacturing, powder metallurgy, hot pressing, and other metal solidification-related means. With the emergence of new preparation and processing technologies, metal matrix composites bring more obvious advantages and new requirements. For the above-mentioned reasons, the scope of this Special Issue includes advanced research on metal matrix composites, including the preparation, forming, and application of the materials in all processing steps with a final property analysis.

This Special Issue welcomes original research articles and reviews. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following: metal matrix composites preparation methods and induced influence on the final products’ performance in terms of the intrinsic material properties and/or material–structure synergistic properties. We look forward to receiving your contributions.

Dr. Lei Luo
Guest Editor

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