Advanced High-Performance Metals and Alloys: Microstructural Evolution, Mechanical Properties, and Strengthening Mechanisms
A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Metals and Alloys".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 October 2025 | Viewed by 58
Special Issue Editors
Interests: metallic materials; mechanical properties; numerical modeling
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Advanced high-performance metals and alloys are essential in various engineering applications due to their outstanding mechanical properties and versatility. The microstructural evolution in these materials significantly influences their performance characteristics, making it vital to study these phenomena for the development of new alloys and the enhancement of existing ones. We are pleased to invite you to contribute to this important field of research.
This Special Issue aims to compile cutting-edge research on the microstructural evolution, mechanical properties, and strengthening mechanisms of advanced high-performance metals and alloys. It will highlight the latest advancements in the field and provide insights into the relationship between microstructural features and material performance. This topic aligns well with the journal's scope, which focuses on materials science and engineering. Our goal is to gather at least 10 articles, with the potential for the Special Issue to be printed in book form if this target is met.
In this Special Issue, we welcome original research articles and comprehensive reviews. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following:
- Microstructural characterization techniques;
- Mechanical testing and property evaluation;
- Strengthening mechanisms in metals and alloys;
- Theoretical and computational modeling of microstructural changes;
- Correlation between processing, microstructure, and performance.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Guobing Wei
Guest Editor
Dr. Xi Zhang
Guest Editor Assistant
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Keywords
- advanced metals
- high-performance alloys
- microstructural evolution
- mechanical properties
- strengthening mechanisms
- alloy design
- phase transformation
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