Research on Microstructure Evolution and Properties of High-Strength Steel (2nd Edition)
A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Metals and Alloys".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 April 2026 | Viewed by 13
Special Issue Editor
Interests: ultrahigh-strength steels with good ductility; material processing/manufacturing; materials characterization; mechanical properties; strengthening and toughening; fracture mechanics
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Dear Colleagues,
High/ultrahigh-strength steels are advanced materials with exceptional strength and toughness. They are widely used in various industries, such as automotive, construction, and aerospace, due to their ability to withstand high stress and weight. Reasonable microstructure design and its evolution features are crucial for the achievement of excellent mechanical properties. Chemical composition, preparation technology (i.e., casting, additive manufacturing), and processing (i.e., TMCP, severe plastic deformation, heat treatment) are important factors that significantly affect the microstructure characteristics of materials. Thus, integrated research on the composition, processing, microstructure, and properties of materials will provide a better understanding of the correspondence between microstructures and mechanical properties, promoting the development and application of high/ultrahigh-strength steels. The aim of this Special Issue is to publish original research articles, communications, and reviews dealing with processing techniques, microstructure evolution, fracture behavior, and the strengthening and toughening mechanisms of high-strength steels. Contributions encompassing experiments, simulations, and modeling related to the above subject are all encouraged.
Dr. Guosheng Sun
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- high-strength steel
- phase transformation
- microstructure
- mechanical property
- plastic deformation
- fracture behavior
- strengthening and toughening mechanism
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