Advanced Shape Memory Alloys: From Alloy Design to Functional Performance
A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Metals and Alloys".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 September 2026 | Viewed by 64
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Shape memory alloys (SMAs) continue to be at the forefront of smart materials research due to their unique functional properties, specifically the shape memory effect (SME), superelasticity (SE), and elastocaloric effect. As the demand for miniaturization and high-performance actuation grows in sectors ranging from aerospace to biomedical engineering, the development of next-generation SMAs is critical. This Special Issue, titled "Advanced Shape Memory Alloys: From Alloy Design to Functional Performance," aims to provide a platform for researchers to share the latest findings in the field. We are particularly interested in the interplay between processing, microstructure, and functional properties of SMAs. For SMAs, challenges remain regarding functional fatigue, transformation stability, and the development of high-temperature or magnetic SMAs. We invite the submission of original research papers, communications, and comprehensive reviews that cover experimental characterization, constitutive modeling, and novel applications of SMAs.
Prof. Dr. Chih-Hsuan Chen
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- shape memory alloy
- shape memory effect
- superelasticity
- elastocaloric effect
- martensitic transformation
- functional fatigue
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