Design, Processing, and Performance of Silicon-Based Alloys
A special issue of Metals (ISSN 2075-4701). This special issue belongs to the section "Metallic Functional Materials".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 January 2026 | Viewed by 69
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Silicon alloys are increasingly recognized as key materials in applications demanding a balance of strength, thermal stability, and lightweight characteristics. Their unique combination of mechanical, thermal, and electronic properties makes them highly suitable for sectors ranging from automotive and aerospace to semiconductors and energy systems. This Special Issue focuses on the design, development, and optimization of silicon-based alloys through advanced alloying strategies, thermodynamic modeling, and modern processing techniques.
The incorporation of silicon into metallic matrices such as aluminum, magnesium, and iron enables the formation of refined microstructures and tailored intermetallic phases, leading to improved wear resistance, high-temperature performance, and casting behavior. Advances in computational alloy design, rapid solidification, and additive manufacturing further broaden the possibilities for tuning alloy compositions and structures at multiple length scales.
Contributions that explore the process–structure–property relationships in silicon alloys, whether through conventional metallurgy or novel fabrication approaches—are especially encouraged. Emphasis is placed on cost-effective, scalable, and high-performance solutions with strong potential for industrial implementation.
This Special Issue welcomes original research and review articles that focus on the design, processing, and performance evaluation of silicon alloys. Of particular interest are studies highlighting novel alloy systems, computational alloy design, process–structure–property correlations, and scalable, cost-effective processing routes suitable for industrial applications.
Prof. Dr. Yanqing Hou
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- silicon alloys
- alloy design
- structural characterization
- intermetallic compounds
- microstructure control
- process–structure–property relationships
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