Mechanical Behavior and Reliability of Micro-/Nanoscale Materials
A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Mechanics of Materials".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 February 2026 | Viewed by 11
Special Issue Editors
2. Escola Superior de Tecnologia de Abrantes, Instituto Politécnico de Tomar, Rua 17 de Agosto de, 1808-2200 Abrantes, Portugal
Interests: mechanical properties of bulk materials and thin films: modelling and numerical simulation; inverse analysis and experimental aspects; mechanical properties of nanomaterials: modelling and experimental aspects
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2. CEMMPRE, Centre for Mechanical Engineering, Materials and Processes, Department of Mechanical Engineering Polo II, University of Coimbra, Rua Luís Reis Santos, 3030-788 Coimbra, Portugal
Interests: mechanical properties of bulk materials and thin films: modelling and numerical simulation, inverse analysis and experimental aspects; experimental mechanical characterization of materials: mechanical tests and structural studies by different techniques; mechanical properties of nanomaterials: modelling and experimental aspects; metal forming: fundamental aspects, modelling, constitutive laws, inverse analysis, numerical simulation and applications
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue focuses on the unique mechanical properties and reliability challenges of materials at the micro- and nanoscale. These materials exhibit distinct mechanical properties due to their small dimensions, requiring specialized analysis techniques and design considerations.
The Special Issue will cover, but is not limited to, the following key topics:
- Size-Dependent Mechanical Properties: at micro- and nanoscale dimensions, materials often display enhanced strength and toughness but also show considerable size-dependent effects. Understanding these phenomena is crucial for reliable material design and applications;
- Advanced Characterization Techniques: techniques such as Depth-Sensing Indentation (DSI) and atomic force microscopy (AFM) have been developed to evaluate properties like hardness, elastic modulus, and fracture strength at the nanoscale;
- Computational Modelling: advanced computational methods are useful to predict the mechanical behaviour of micro- and nanoscale materials and to understand complex phenomena such as stress distribution, deformation mechanisms, and failure modes;
- Reliability and Performance: studies in this area focus on enhancing the durability and performance of materials for novel applications in nanoelectronics and strain engineering.
This Special Issue will serve as a comprehensive resource for researchers aiming to deepen their understanding of the mechanical behaviour and reliability of materials at the micro- and nanoscale, facilitating the development of more robust and efficient micro- and nanosystems.
Dr. Jorge M. Antunes
Dr. Nataliya A. Sakharova
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- micro- and nanoscale materials
- mechanical properties
- reliability
- deformation mechanisms
- nanoindentation
- thin films
- nanomechanics
- advanced materials characterization
- modelling and numerical simulation
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