Mechanical Performance and Microstructural Characterization of Light Alloys (3rd Edition)
A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Metals and Alloys".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 November 2025 | Viewed by 1054
Special Issue Editor
Interests: microstructure characterization; plastic deformation and recrystallization of light metals; mechanical property
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Dear Colleagues,
After our first two successful editions of the Special Issue “Mechanical Performance and Microstructural Characterization of Light Alloys”, we decided to launch the third edition of this Special Issue on light alloys. Light alloys, such as aluminum, magnesium, and titanium, are important materials for the automobile, aircraft, and electronic industries. In recent decades, many studies have reported on the microstructure characteristics, mechanical performance, and advantages of light alloys. Many outstanding studies have resulted in fast progress being made. However, to the best of our knowledge, there are, of course, still many unknown theories and unsolved problems in light alloys. Thus, to further trigger the development of light alloys, the relationship between microstructure characteristics and mechanical performance needs to be researched more deeply. For this reason, the present Special Issue, entitled “Mechanical Performance and Microstructural Characterization of Light Alloys”, is proposed. This Special Issue aims to collect excellent studies on light alloys from around the world, including, but not limited to, aluminum alloys; magnesium alloys; titanium alloy; mechanical performance; microstructure characterization; heat treatment; plastic processing; precipitation; phase transformation; SEM; EBSD; FIB; TEM; and in situ X-rays.
We welcome you to submit your excellent work to this Special Issue, entitled “Mechanical Performance and Microstructural Characterization of Light Alloys (3rd Edition)”, of Materials.
Dr. Qinghuan Huo
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- aluminum alloys
- magnesium alloys
- titanium alloys
- mechanical performance
- microstructure characterization
- heat treatment
- plastic processing
- precipitation
- phase transformation
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