Additive Manufacturing of Metals, Alloys, and Ceramics: Processes, Microstructures, and Properties
A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Manufacturing Processes and Systems".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 108
Special Issue Editors
Interests: additive manufacturing; laser-powder bed fusion; microstructural characterisation; electron microscopy; titanium alloys; magnesium alloys; high-entropy alloys; mechanical testing
Interests: electron microscopy; additive manufacturing; alloy design; ferroelectric materials; deformation mechanisms
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals
Interests: electron microscopy; metallurgy; ceramics; defects
Interests: additive manufacturing; laser-powder bed fusion; microstructural characterisation; electron microscopy; steels; aluminium alloys; ceramics; mechanical testing
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Additive manufacturing (AM) of metals, alloys, and ceramics involves highly non-equilibrium processing conditions that differ significantly from conventional routes. The presence of large thermal gradients, rapid rates of temperature change, and repeated thermal cycling gives rise to unique process dynamics that influence microstructural evolution. As a result, the mechanical and functional properties of AM products, including strength, ductility, fracture resistance, fatigue life, and corrosion resistance, are governed by mechanisms markedly distinct from those observed in conventionally processed materials.
This field is rapidly expanding, with ongoing efforts to establish clear correlations among processing conditions, microstructural evolution, and resultant properties. This Special Issue invites contributions that advance both the scientific understanding and technical application of AM. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, process innovation and optimisation, hetero-microstructural design strategies, and new alloy or ceramic development tailored for AM.
By fostering collaboration across experimental, computational, and theoretical domains, this Special Issue collection seeks to disseminate cutting-edge research and accelerate the development of AM metals and ceramics for critical industrial applications in aerospace, automotive, maritime, energy, and biomedical industries. Submissions in the form of full research articles, short communications, case studies, and comprehensive reviews are welcome.
Dr. Hao Wang
Dr. Zibin Chen
Dr. Kelvin Y. Xie
Dr. Qiyang Tan
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- powder bed fusion
- direct metal deposition
- arc additive manufacturing
- microstructural characterisation
- mechanical properties
- fatigue properties
- corrosion resistance
- titanium alloys
- steels
- aluminium alloys
- high-entropy alloys
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