Advances in Microstructure and Properties of High Entropy Alloys
A special issue of Metals (ISSN 2075-4701). This special issue belongs to the section "Entropic Alloys and Meta-Metals".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 April 2026 | Viewed by 52
Special Issue Editors
Interests: high-entropy alloy; microstructure; mechanical property
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue, entitled "Advances in Microstructure and Properties of High Entropy Alloys", provides a focused platform for recent progress in the research and development of High-Entropy Alloys (HEAs)—multi-principal element systems with near-equiatomic compositions. Unlike traditional alloys, HEAs enable novel combinations of strength, thermal stability, corrosion resistance, and wear performance, particularly under extreme conditions.
This Special Issue welcomes studies that investigate the interplay between processing methods—such as casting, mechanical alloying, additive manufacturing, and thermal spraying—and the resulting microstructures, including phase formation, grain refinement, and defect evolution. A key objective is to elucidate how these microstructural features influence mechanical and functional properties. Both experimental and computational works (e.g., DFT, CALPHAD, MD) are encouraged, especially those that advance the understanding of phase stability, deformation mechanisms, and failure behavior. The integration of advanced characterization tools (e.g., in-situ TEM, synchrotron XRD) and machine learning-assisted alloy design is also highly valued. Target application fields include aerospace, energy, defense, and structural materials, with the ultimate goal of guiding the development of next-generation high-performance alloys.
Dr. Weilin Hsu
Dr. Shijun Zhao
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- high-entropy alloys (HEAs)
- microstructure–property relationship
- phase stability
- computational modeling
- machine learning in materials design
- additive manufacturing
- thermal spray coatings
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