Announcements

We are pleased to announce that Metals will be granting a Travel Award to two junior scientists. The applications will be assessed by an Evaluation Committee consisting of senior scholars from the Metals Editorial Board.

This award provides financial support for the winners to attend an international conference in the fields of metallurgy and metallurgical engineering to be held in 2026, in order to hold a presentation, present a poster, or both.

Candidate Requirements:

• Postdoctoral fellows or Ph.D. students;
• Plans to attend an international conference in 2026 (oral presentation or poster).

Required Application Documents:

• Information about the conference the applicant is planning to attend and the abstract that will be submitted;
• Curriculum vitae and list of publications;
• Justification letter describing the focus of the research (max. 800 words);
• Letter of recommendation from the supervisor, research director, or department head, which also confirms the applicant’s status as a postdoctoral fellow/Ph.D. student.

The winners (two awardees) will each be awarded CHF 1000 and an electronic certificate.

Please submit your applications for the Metals 2026 Travel Award online through the following link https://www.mdpi.com/journal/metals/awards/3339 (by clicking on “Apply”) by 30 October 2025.

Prizes will be awarded at the end of December 2025 and announced on the Metals (ISSN: 2075-4701) website. If you have any questions about this award and the application, please feel free to write to the Editorial Office.

Metals Editorial Office

The “Metal Casting, Forming and Heat Treatment” Section of Metals (ISSN: 2075-4701) focuses on the latest advancements in the manufacturing, processing and heat treatment of metallic materials. This Section aims to deepen the scientific understanding and technological development of casting techniques, metal forming methods and heat treatment processes.

Key areas of interest include solidification behavior in casting, advanced forming technologies (such as rolling, forging, extrusion and drawing), thermomechanical processing, phase transformations, microstructure evolution and the optimization of heat treatment parameters to enhance material performance.

We welcome original research and review articles that address both fundamental insights and practical applications, especially those with industrial relevance and innovation.

As all papers published in Metals are open access, readers have free and unlimited access to full texts. We invite you to explore our highly cited papers from 2023, listed below.

1. “Grain Refinement of Aluminum and Aluminum Alloys by Sc and Zr”
by Zhiguo Lei, Shengping Wen, Hui Huang, Wu Wei and Zuoren Nie
Metals 2023, 13(4), 751; https://doi.org/10.3390/met13040751
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4701/13/4/751

2. “Corrosion Wear of Hypereutectic High Chromium Cast Iron: A Review”
by Liqiang Gong, Hanguang Fu and Xiaohui Zhi
Metals 2023, 13(2), 308; https://doi.org/10.3390/met13020308
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4701/13/2/308

3. “Wear Behavior of Nb Alloyed Gray Cast Iron for Automotive Brake Disc Application”
by Pietro Tonolini, Lorenzo Montesano, Annalisa Pola, Gianpietro Bontempi and Marcello Gelfi
Metals 2023, 13(2), 365; https://doi.org/10.3390/met13020365
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4701/13/2/365

4. “Ductile Fracture Prediction in Hole Hemming of Aluminum and Magnesium Sheets”
by Mohammad Mehdi Kasaei, José A. C. Pereira, Ricardo J. C. Carbas, Eduardo A. S. Marques and Lucas F. M. da Silva
Metals 2023, 13(9), 1559; https://doi.org/10.3390/met13091559
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4701/13/9/1559

5. “Phenomenological Modeling of Deformation-Induced Anisotropic Hardening Behaviors: A Review”
by Huachao Yang, Wen Zhang, Xincun Zhuang and Zhen Zhao
Metals 2023, 13(2), 364; https://doi.org/10.3390/met13020364
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4701/13/2/364

6. “Cutting Chatter in Ultrasonic Elliptical Vibration Cutting and Its Influence on Surface Roughness and Tool Wear”
by Gan Li, Jinbo Liu, Yanan Pan, Yan Bao, Sen Yin, Zhigang Dong and Renke Kang
Metals 2023, 13(6), 1078; https://doi.org/10.3390/met13061078
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4701/13/6/1078

7. “Prediction of Tool Wear Rate and Tool Wear during Dry Orthogonal Cutting of Inconel 718”
by Ziqi Zhang, Zhanqiang Liu, Xiaoping Ren and Jinfu Zhao
Metals 2023, 13(7), 1225; https://doi.org/10.3390/met13071225
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4701/13/7/1225

8. “A Comparative Differential Scanning Calorimetry Study of Precipitation Hardenable Copper-Based Alloys with Optimized Strength and High Conductivity”
by Julia Dölling, Stefanie Felicia Kracun, Ulrich Prahl, Martin Fehlbier and Andreas Zilly
Metals 2023, 13(1), 150; https://doi.org/10.3390/met13010150
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4701/13/1/150

9. “Comparison of the Grain-Refining Efficiencies of Ti and LaB6 Inoculants in Additively Manufactured 2024 Aluminum Alloy: The Important Role of Solutes”
by Qiyang Tan, Yu Yin and Ming-Xing Zhang
Metals 2023, 13(8), 1490; https://doi.org/10.3390/met13081490
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4701/13/8/1490

10. “Influence of Aluminum Content on the Microstructure, Mechanical Properties, and Hot Deformation Behavior of Mg-Al-Zn Alloys”
by Marie Moses, Madlen Ullmann and Ulrich Prahl
Metals 2023, 13(9), 1599; https://doi.org/10.3390/met13091599
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4701/13/9/1599

We are pleased to announce that Prof. Dr. Abdollah Saboori has been appointed Section Editor-in-Chief of the “Additive Manufacturing” Section in Metals (ISSN: 2075-4701).

The following is a short Q&A with Prof. Dr. Abdollah Saboori, who shared his vision for the journal with us, as well as his views of the research area and open access publishing:

1. What appealed to you about the journal that made you want to become its Section Editor-in-Chief?
I have had long-standing collaborations with MDPI journals, especially with Metals, and I have witnessed firsthand its remarkable progress over the years. This consistent growth and the quality of the work published inspired me to contribute more actively and take on a more significant role in supporting and further advancing the journal’s development.

2. Can you briefly introduce your current research?
At Politecnico di Torino, my research focuses on the process–structure–properties relationships of metallic components produced through direct metal additive manufacturing processes. My goal is to address the critical challenges associated with this transformative pillar of Industry 4.0 and contribute to the development of reliable, high-performance AM solutions.

3. What is your vision for the journal?
My vision is to work together with the editorial team and contributors to further elevate the scientific impact of Metals in the research community. By attracting high-quality submissions and engaging with emerging research directions, I believe we can position the journal as a key point of reference in the field of metallic materials and processing.

4. What does the future of this field of research look like?
The future of additive manufacturing is very promising. We are already seeing tremendous efforts to expand its application not only in terrestrial manufacturing but also in space exploration. Its potential for design freedom, resource efficiency, and decentralized production will continue to reshape the future of industrial production.

5. What do you think of the development of open access in the publishing field?
Open access publishing plays a crucial role today in democratizing knowledge. It reduces global inequalities by providing access to scientific findings, regardless of geographic or economic barriers. I strongly believe that open access is essential for ensuring that research can benefit the entire global community.

We wish Prof. Dr. Abdollah Saboori every success in his new position, and we look forward to his contributions to the journal.

We are pleased to announce that Metals (ISSN: 2075-4701) has been selected for coverage in the Ei Compendex in April 2025. We would like to extend our sincerest gratitude to all the authors, reviewers, and editors who have contributed to this journal and helped us reach this achievement. 

Metals is an international, peer-reviewed, open access journal that publishes original papers and reviews on all areas of scientific research and technology development. The journal’s aim is to encourage scientists to advance the in-depth understanding of the relationship between the processing, structure, and properties or functions of all kinds of metals. 

To make the most of this opportunity, we would like to invite you to consider Metals as a platform for publishing your work. If you have a paper concerning any topic within the scope of the journal, please submit it via the journal’s website: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/metals. 

Metals Editorial Office

We are pleased to announce the winners of the Metals 2024 Outstanding Reviewer Award. The Metals (ISSN: 2075-4701) Editorial Board and editorial team wish to acknowledge the time and energy dedicated by reviewers to checking manuscripts submitted to this journal. It is due to their efforts that the high-quality reputation and quick turnaround of Metals are maintained.

Winners:

• Dr. Jamieson Brechtl, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, USA;
• Dr. Claudio Testani, CALEF - ENEA CR Casaccia, Italy.

Prizes:

• CHF 500 and an electronic certificate;
• A free voucher for article processing charge valid for one year.

Metals Editorial Office

MDPI is excited to announce its participation as an exhibitor at the 15th International Conference on Surface Engineering, which will be held in Tianjin, China, from 9 to 11 May 2025.

The conference will be hosted by the Surface Engineering Branch of the Chinese Society of Mechanical Engineering, and the theme will be “Surface Engineering Technology Innovation to Promote the Development of New Quality Productivity”.

As the most influential academic conference in the field of surface engineering in China, the National Surface Engineering Conference has been successfully held for 14 consecutive sessions. Previous conferences have attracted many domestic experts, scholars and technicians engaged in surface engineering research, teaching, and engineering applications, and the success of the conference has played a very important role in promoting the development of China’s surface engineering discipline and the technological progress of related industries.

The following MDPI journals will be present at the conference:

• Coatings;
• Lubricants;
• Metals.

If you are planning to attend the conference, we would love to connect with you! Our delegates are eager to meet you in person and answer any questions that you may have. For more details about the conference, please visit the following website: https://2025.bmgc.cn/. We look forward to seeing you there!

The “Corrosion and Protection” Section of the journal Metals (ISSN: 2075-4701) focuses on the latest advancements in the study of metal corrosion mechanisms, prevention strategies and protective coatings. This Section aims to enhance the understanding of corrosion processes and develop innovative solutions to improve the durability and reliability of metallic materials in various environments.

Key areas of interest include electrochemical corrosion, high-temperature oxidation, stress corrosion cracking, coatings and surface treatments, corrosion-resistant alloys and advanced characterization techniques.

We welcome contributions covering both fundamental research and applied studies with industrial relevance, including novel corrosion mitigation technologies and environmental considerations.

As all papers published in Metals are in open access format, readers have free and unlimited access to the full texts. We invite you to explore our highly cited papers from 2023, listed below:

1. “High-Entropy Alloy Coatings Deposited by Thermal Spraying: A Review of Strengthening Mechanisms, Performance Assessments and Perspectives on Future Applications”
by Rakesh Bhaskaran Nair, Raunak Supekar, Seyyed Morteza Javid, Wandong Wang, Yu Zou, André McDonald, Javad Mostaghimi and Pantcho Stoyanov
Metals 2023, 13(3), 579; https://doi.org/10.3390/met13030579
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4701/13/3/579

2. “Corrosion Behavior of High Entropy Alloys and Their Application in the Nuclear Industry—An Overview”
by Tianrun Li, Debin Wang, Suode Zhang and Jianqiang Wang
Metals 2023, 13(2), 363; https://doi.org/10.3390/met13020363
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4701/13/2/363

3. “Effect of Laser Shock Peening on the Stress Corrosion Cracking of 304L Stainless Steel”
by Young-Ran Yoo, Seung-Heon Choi and Young-Sik Kim
Metals 2023, 13(3), 516; https://doi.org/10.3390/met13030516
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4701/13/3/516

4. “Influence of the Anodizing Time on the Microstructure and Immersion Stability of Tartaric-Sulfuric Acid Anodized Aluminum Alloys”
by Florian Raffin, Jacques Echouard and Polina Volovitch
Metals 2023, 13(5), 993; https://doi.org/10.3390/met13050993
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4701/13/5/993

5. “Rapid Electrodeposition and Corrosion Behavior of Zn Coating from a Designed Deep Eutectic Solvent”
by Jiayi Chen, Mengjun Zhu, Mingtao Gan, Xiuli Wang, Changdong Gu and Jiangping Tu
Metals 2023, 13(1), 172; https://doi.org/10.3390/met13010172
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4701/13/1/172

6. “Effect of Superhydrophobic Surface on Corrosion Resistance of Magnesium-Neodymium Alloy in Artificial Hand Sweat”
by Changyang Liu, Jiapeng Sun and Guosong Wu
Metals 2023, 13(2), 219; https://doi.org/10.3390/met13020219
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4701/13/2/219

7. “High-Temperature Oxidation of Steel under Linear Flow Rates of Air and Water Vapor—An Experimental Determined Set of Data”
by Georg Gaiser, Peter Presoly and Christian Bernhard
Metals 2023, 13(5), 892; https://doi.org/10.3390/met13050892
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4701/13/5/892

8. “Stress Corrosion Cracking Mechanisms of UNS S32205 Duplex Stainless Steel in Carbonated Solution Induced by Chlorides”
by Ulises Martin and David M. Bastidas
Metals 2023, 13(3), 567; https://doi.org/10.3390/met13030567
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4701/13/3/567

9. “Study on the Preparation and Corrosion Resistance Properties of Superhydrophobic Coatings on Galvanized Steel”
by Wenjuan Chen, Haoran Shi, Weiwen Liu, Anran Zhao, Gang Pan, Anding Huang, Yinglu Yu and Luqi Ma
Metals 2023, 13(2), 260; https://doi.org/10.3390/met13020260
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4701/13/2/260

10. “The Nitrate-Dependent Impact of Carbon Source Starvation on EH40 Steel Corrosion Induced by the Coexistence of Desulfovibrio vulgaris and Pseudomonas aeruginosa”
by Wenkai Wang, Zhihua Sun, Jiajia Wu, Dun Zhang, Peng Wang, Ce Li, Liyang Zhu, Yaohua Gao and Yan Sun
Metals 2023, 13(2), 413; https://doi.org/10.3390/met13020413
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4701/13/2/413

The “Computation and Simulation on Metals” Section of Metals (ISSN: 2075-4701) highlights cutting-edge research on the computational modeling and simulation of metallic materials and processes. This Section aims to advance the understanding of metal behavior through numerical methods, data-driven approaches, and multiscale simulations.

Key areas of interest include finite element analysis, phase-field modeling, molecular dynamics, machine learning applications, and simulations of microstructural evolution, mechanical properties, and material processing.

We welcome contributions that encompass both theoretical and applied research, including studies with direct industrial relevance.

As all papers published in Metals are in open access format, readers have free and unlimited access to the full texts. We invite you to explore our highly cited papers from 2023, listed below:

1. “Evaluation of the Elastic Modulus and Plateau Stress of a 2D Porous Aluminum Alloy Based on a Convolutional Neural Network”
by Jianhang Sun, Yepeng Xu and Lei Wang
Metals 2023, 13(2), 284; https://doi.org/10.3390/met13020284  
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4701/13/2/284

2. “A Review of Large-Scale Simulations of Microstructural Evolution during Alloy Solidification”
by Nicholas Cusato, Seyed Amin Nabavizadeh and Mohsen Eshraghi
Metals 2023, 13(7), 1169; https://doi.org/10.3390/met13071169  
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4701/13/7/1169

3. “An Analysis of Long-Process Ironmaking in a Reduction Smelting Furnace with Hydrogen-Enriched Conditions”
by Haifeng Li and Jingran Chen
Metals 2023, 13(10), 1756; https://doi.org/10.3390/met13101756  
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4701/13/10/1756

4. “Study on the Activity Model of PbO-ZnO-FeO-Fe₂O₃-SiO₂-CaO Six-Component High-Lead Slag System”
by Jinbo Song, Wenlong Xi and Liping Niu
Metals 2023, 13(4), 734; https://doi.org/10.3390/met13040734  
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4701/13/4/734

5. “Application of Digital Image Processing Techniques to Detect Through-Thickness Crack in Hole Expansion Test”
by Daniel J. Cruz, Rui L. Amaral, Abel D. Santos and João Manuel R. S. Tavares
Metals 2023, 13(7), 1197; https://doi.org/10.3390/met13071197  
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4701/13/7/1197

6. “Numerical Simulation of the Slag Splashing Process in A 120 Ton Top-Blown Converter”
by Guang Yang, Baokuan Li, Meijia Sun, Deyue Qin and Liangcai Zhong
Metals 2023, 13(5), 940; https://doi.org/10.3390/met13050940  
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4701/13/5/940

7. “Surface Formation of Sloping Features in Laser Powder–Bed Fusion by Multi-Track Multi-Layer Simulations”
by Trong-Nhan Le and Kevin Chou
Metals 2023, 13(5), 976; https://doi.org/10.3390/met13050976  
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4701/13/5/976

8. “Data-Driven Inverse Problem for Optimizing the Induction Hardening Process of C45 Spur-Gear”
by Sevan Garois, Monzer Daoud and Francisco Chinesta
Metals 2023, 13(5), 997; https://doi.org/10.3390/met13050997  
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4701/13/5/997

9. “Reproducible Quantification of the Microstructure of Complex Quenched and Quenched and Tempered Steels Using Modern Methods of Machine Learning”
by Björn-Ivo Bachmann,  Martin Müller, Dominik Britz, Thorsten Staudt and Frank Mücklich
Metals 2023, 13(8), 1395; https://doi.org/10.3390/met13081395  
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4701/13/8/1395

10. “An Investigation of Spiral Dislocation Sources Using Discrete Dislocation Dynamics (DDD) Simulations”
by Luo Li and Tariq Khraishi
Metals 2023, 13(8), 1408; https://doi.org/10.3390/met13081408  
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4701/13/8/1408

MDPI will be attending the XVI International Mineral Processing and Recycling Conference, which will be held in Belgrade, Serbia, from 28 to 30 May 2025. IMPRC 2025 is organized every two years by the Technical Faculty in Bor, a member of the University of Belgrade, and co-organized by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Serbia. The conference aims to create an international forum for academics, researchers, and scientists from around the world to present their latest research results, ideas, and developments regarding issues related to mineral processing and recycling technologies and related areas.

The following MDPI journals will be represented:

• Minerals;
• Recycling;
• Environments;
• Processes;
• Sustainability;
• Waste;
• Metals.

If you are attending the conference, please visit our booth. Our delegates look forward to meeting you in person and answering any questions that you may have. For more information about the conference, please visit the following website: https://imprc.tfbor.bg.ac.rs/.