Recent Advances in New Irradiation-Tolerant Materials
A special issue of Metals (ISSN 2075-4701). This special issue belongs to the section "Metallic Functional Materials".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 May 2025 | Viewed by 143
Special Issue Editors
Interests: irradiation damage; dislocations; He bubble; alloy; silicon carbide
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Interests: irradiation damage; defect characterization; nanoindentation
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Irradiation damage in nuclear reactor materials presents significant challenges to the safe and stable operation of reactors. Understanding the damage behaviors of these metallic materials and uncovering their underlying mechanisms are essential for evaluating their performance in various nuclear environments. Additionally, the development of novel alloys, such as those inspired by additive manufacturing and high-entropy, dispersion-strengthened, and nanocrystalline alloys, offers promising avenues for enhancing irradiation tolerance. These advanced material concepts not only broaden the potential for improved radiation resistance but also pave the way for innovative applications in nuclear environments. Understanding the mechanisms behind these new alloys’ irradiation tolerance is crucial for improving their processing methods. This knowledge can lead to the development of superior irradiation-resistant alloys, supporting the advancement of reactor technology.
In this Special Issue, we welcome contributions focused on the development of new irradiation-tolerant alloys, encompassing but not limited to the following: the exploration of irradiation resistance mechanisms in additive manufacturing and high-entropy alloys, alongside process improvements aimed at enhancing irradiation tolerance.
Dr. Min Liu
Dr. Zhenbo Zhu
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- irradiation damage
- processing techniques
- property degradation
- defect characterization
- theoretical simulation
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