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Advances in Mechanical Behavior of Laminated Materials

A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Advanced Composites".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 April 2026 | Viewed by 2125

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Prof. Dr. Zejun Chen

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College of Materials Science and Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China
Interests: laminated metallic composites; metal rolling
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Prof. Dr. Qudong Wang

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National Engineering Research Center of Light Alloy Net Forming and Key State Laboratory of Metal Matrix Composites, School of Material Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
Interests: aluminum/magnesium alloys and their forming technology; metals composites
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Prof. Dr. Tao Wang

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College of Mechanical Engineering, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan 030002, China
Interests: rolling process and intelligent design
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Dear Colleagues,

Composite materials can combine selected aspects of different materials to obtain beneficial properties. The properties of laminated composites depend on their structural design, component metals, performance matching, composite technology, interface morphology and microstructure, etc.

The advanced design theory, numerical simulation technology, and strengthening and toughening mechanism of laminated composites can effectively promote the performance improvement and application of laminated materials. Many studies have focused on the design of interface structures, gradient structures, homogeneous and heterogeneous metal composites, preparation processes, and mechanical properties of metal/non-metal, double, and multilayer multi-metal laminated composites.

Prof. Dr. Zejun Chen
Prof. Dr. Qudong Wang
Prof. Dr. Tao Wang
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Keywords

  • laminated metal composite
  • layered structure
  • microstructure
  • mechanical properties
  • dynamic response of laminated composites

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Layer Thickness Effects on Residual Stress, Microstructure, and Tensile Properties of Cu18150/Al1060/Cu18150 Multilayered Composites: An Integrated EBSD-KAM Approach
by Yuchao Zhao, Mahmoud Ebrahimi, Shokouh Attarilar, Qiang Lu, Haiyan Jiang and Qudong Wang
Materials 2025, 18(20), 4673; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma18204673 - 11 Oct 2025
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This study examines the influence of layer thickness (0.9, 1.6, 2.4, and 4 mm) on the distribution of residual stress, microstructural evolution, and tensile properties of Cu18150/Al1060/Cu18150 multilayered composites fabricated via a combined cast-rolling and hot-rolling technique. The grain refinement, dislocation density, and [...] Read more.
This study examines the influence of layer thickness (0.9, 1.6, 2.4, and 4 mm) on the distribution of residual stress, microstructural evolution, and tensile properties of Cu18150/Al1060/Cu18150 multilayered composites fabricated via a combined cast-rolling and hot-rolling technique. The grain refinement, dislocation density, and residual stress gradients across the interfaces were characterized and analyzed using integrated electron backscatter diffraction and kernel average misorientation mapping. The results demonstrated that specimens with a lower layer thickness (0.9–1.6 mm) possess a significantly improved tensile strength of 351 MPa, which is mainly due to the significant grain refinement and the presence of compressive residual stresses at the region of the Al/Cu interfaces. However, tensile strength decreased to 261 MPa in specimens with thicker layers (4 mm), accompanied by improved ductility, e.g., elongation of 30%. This is associated with a reduction in the degrees of interfacial constraint and the formation of more homogeneous deformation structures that accommodate a larger strain. The intermediate layer thickness of 2.4 mm offers an optimal compromise, achieving a tensile strength of 317 MPa while maintaining balanced mechanical performance. These results emphasize the importance of layer thickness in controlling such stress profiles and optimizing the mechanical behavior of hybrid metal composites, providing useful guidance on the design and fabrication of superior structural-form materials. Full article
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Simulation of the Penetration Process of 7xxx Aluminum Alloy Laminates with Different Configurations
by Qunjiao Wang, Shuhan Zhang, Meilin Yin, Hui Zhang, Xinyu Liu, Ruibin Mei, Fuguan Cong, Yunlong Zhang and Yu Cao
Materials 2025, 18(10), 2357; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma18102357 - 19 May 2025
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Aluminum alloy laminates have extensive applications in protective armor systems. A simulation-based approach was employed to investigate the anti-penetration performance of aluminum alloy laminates with different configurations. Experiments were carried out to study the mechanical properties of 7055 and 7075 aluminum alloys, and [...] Read more.
Aluminum alloy laminates have extensive applications in protective armor systems. A simulation-based approach was employed to investigate the anti-penetration performance of aluminum alloy laminates with different configurations. Experiments were carried out to study the mechanical properties of 7055 and 7075 aluminum alloys, and a J-C constitutive model was established for the 7055/7075 aluminum alloy laminate. Based on the J-C constitutive model, numerical simulation was performed to assess the anti-penetration performance of an aluminum alloy laminate with various configurations. Velocity curves during the projectile penetration process were obtained. The simulation results show that the four-layer laminate exhibits superior anti-penetration performance compared to the two-layer laminate. The four-layer laminate with the 7055/7075/7075/7055 configuration demonstrates optimal anti-penetration performance. Full article
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Trace Zr Addition Enhances Strength and Plasticity in Cu-Zr/Al2Cu/Al Alloys via Local FCC-to-BCC Transition: Molecular Dynamics Insights on Interface-Specific Deformation and Strain Rate Effects
by Shuang Li, Wenyan Wang, Yunfeng Cui, Jingpei Xie, Aiqin Wang, Zhiping Mao and Feiyang Zhang
Materials 2025, 18(7), 1480; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma18071480 - 26 Mar 2025
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This study investigates how Zr doping influences the deformation behavior of Cu-Zr/Al2Cu/Al composites through molecular dynamics simulations. The impact of Zr content (ranging from 0 to 0.8 wt%) and strain rate on phase evolution, dislocation dynamics, and fracture mechanisms under vertical [...] Read more.
This study investigates how Zr doping influences the deformation behavior of Cu-Zr/Al2Cu/Al composites through molecular dynamics simulations. The impact of Zr content (ranging from 0 to 0.8 wt%) and strain rate on phase evolution, dislocation dynamics, and fracture mechanisms under vertical and horizontal tensile loading was examined. The results indicate that Zr doping achieves a balance between strength and plasticity by means of solute drag, amorphization, and phase competition. At a Zr concentration of 0.2 wt%, the formation of the body-centered cubic (BCC) phase reached a peak (22.04% at ε = 0.11), resulting in a maximum tensile strength of 9.369 GPa while maintaining plasticity due to limited face-centered cubic (FCC) decomposition. A moderate Zr content of 0.6 wt% maximizes strength through amorphization but significantly diminishes plasticity due to excessive FCC-to-BCC transitions. Higher Zr concentrations (0.8 wt%) lead to solute supersaturation, which suppresses phase transitions and slightly reduces toughness by causing hexagonal close-packed (HCP) phase accumulation. The strain rate markedly enhances both strength and plasticity in vertical loading by accelerating dislocation interactions. Vertical tensile deformation initiates brittle fracture, whereas horizontal loading results in ductile failure through sequential load transfer from Al2Cu layers to Al/Cu interfaces, ultimately causing interfacial decohesion. These findings underscore the essential roles of Zr content and strain rate in modulating phase transformations and interface responses. The research offers a framework for creating gradient Zr-doped or multi-scale composites with optimized strength, plasticity, and damage tolerance suitable for aerospace and electronics applications, where trace Zr additions can reinforce Cu matrices. Full article
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