Advances in Microstructure and Mechanical Behavior of High-Strength Steels

Dear Colleagues,

Addressing climate change and achieving global carbon-neutrality targets places increasing demands on the sustainable development of structural materials. In particular, the transportation sector faces pressure to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through vehicle lightweighting, energy efficiency improvement, and extended service life. High-strength steels play a critical role in this transition, offering an optimal balance between mechanical performance, manufacturability, cost efficiency, and recyclability. The growing demand for lighter yet safer vehicles has imposed new requirements on high-strength steels, including enhanced strength–ductility synergy, improved crashworthiness, and reliable performance under complex loading and service environments.

This Special Issue, ‘Advances in Microstructure and Mechanical Behavior of High-Strength Steels’, aims to highlight recent progress in alloy design, microstructural control, processing strategies, and deformation mechanisms that govern the mechanical behavior of high-strength steel systems. Contributions addressing microstructure–property relationships, advanced characterization techniques, and sustainable steel solutions for automotive- and energy-related applications are particularly encouraged. Both fundamental research and application oriented studies are welcome.

Dr. Yuhe Huang
Dr. Shuize Wang
Guest Editors

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