Multiscale Characterization and Computational Modeling/Simulation of Metallic Materials (2nd Edition)
A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Materials Simulation and Design".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 September 2026
Special Issue Editors
Interests: mechanics of materials; hydrogen embrittlement; ammonia corrosion and protection; atomistic simulation; computational materials; multiscale characterization
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Interests: computational materials; atomistic simulation; metals and alloys; nanomaterials; mechanics of materials; strength and ductility; grain boundary; dislocation
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Interests: additive manufacturing of high-performance alloys; characterization and testing of the composition, microstructure, and mechanical properties of high-performance alloys; multi-scale deformation mechanisms of high-performance alloys (finite element analysis, molecular dynamics simulations, and first-principles calculations; machine learning for high-entropy alloys
Interests: molecular dynamics simulations; cold spray; additive manufacturing; graphene; mechanical properties; deformation behavior; nanoindentation
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Metallic materials have been used in space, transportation, energy production, industry, and other fields. The application potential of engineering materials depends on their properties, particularly in relation to their considered use. To further advance our understanding of the relationships between the structure, properties, or functions of materials, multiscale experimental techniques have been developed, including advanced macro-mechanical testing such as tensile, compressive, fatigue, impact, and creep loadings, as well as microstructural characterization, such as optical microscopy, scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, electron backscatter diffraction, electron probe microanalysis, and other advanced analytical techniques. In addition, nano and atomistic approaches, including density functional theory modeling, first-principles modeling, cohesive zone modeling, molecular dynamics simulation and Monte Carlo simulation, as well as finite element simulation, have also been developed to investigate the fundamental deformation mechanisms of materials.
This Special Issue aims to cover recent advances and developments in the multiscale characterization and computational modeling/simulation of metallic materials. This Special Issue will collate quality papers, providing a sound base in the field for present and future scientists dealing with the enhancement of metallic materials properties for specific high-end applications.
Dr. Jiaqing Li
Dr. Liang Zhang
Dr. Xiangkai Zhang
Dr. Che Zhang
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- mechanical property
- microstructural analysis
- multiscale characterization
- nano and atomistic approach
- metals and alloys
- plastic deformation and fracture
- advanced manufacturing
- modeling and simulation
- hydrogen-related property and mechanism
- cold spray
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