Microstructure–Property Relationships in Alloys: Simulation and Experimental Insights
A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Metals and Alloys".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 March 2026 | Viewed by 15
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Interests: particle behaviours in metals; sustainable metallurgy; artificial intelligence (AI)-based material design
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Interests: advanced forming technology and simulation of difficult-to-deform materials
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Magnesium alloys, titanium alloys, aluminium alloys, superalloys and high-entropy alloys each possess unique advantages and hold significant positions in multiple fields. Magnesium alloys are renowned for their low density and high specific strength; titanium alloys exhibit exceptional corrosion resistance and excellent high-temperature properties; aluminium alloys combine superior formability, high specific strength, excellent corrosion resistance and cost advantages; superalloys have excellent high-temperature properties; and high-entropy alloys have the advantages of high strength, high toughness, high temperature resistance, and corrosion resistance. All play irreplaceable roles in industries such as aerospace, automotive, biomedical, and marine engineering. However, their further widespread application still faces numerous challenges, particularly the complex interplay between microstructure and properties, which requires further in-depth exploration.
With the continuous innovation of simulation and experimental methods, we hope that this Special Issue will bring together cutting-edge research results and provide an in-depth analysis of the influence of the microstructure of magnesium, titanium, aluminium, super-, and high-entropy alloys on their mechanical properties, corrosion resistance, high-temperature properties, and biocompatibility. Whether it is revealing the microstructure evolution mechanism through phase-field simulation, finite element simulation, or other means, or obtaining the direct relationship between microstructure and properties through advanced characterisation experimental techniques, we warmly welcome all contributions.
In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following:
Microstructure–Property Relationships in Alloys: Simulation and Experimental Insights (magnesium alloy, titanium alloy, aluminium alloy, etc.)
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Wangzhong Mu
Dr. Jianglin Liu
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- magnesium alloys
- titanium alloys
- aluminium alloys
- superalloys
- high-entropy alloys
- microstructure evolution
- numerical simulation
- characterisation
- mechanical property
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