Laser, Plasma and Radiation Processing of Metals, Alloys, and Composite Materials
A special issue of Metals (ISSN 2075-4701).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 October 2025 | Viewed by 118
Special Issue Editors
Interests: laser; laser materials processing; bioeconomy
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Interests: laser-induced forward transfer (LIFT); laser processing; thin films; surface structuring
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
As Guest Editors of the Special Issue “Laser, Plasma and Radiation Processing of Metals, Alloys, and Composite Materials”, we look forward to receiving your contributions regarding phase transformations and the macrostructural behaviors and applications of laser, plasma and radiation technology on metals, alloys and related/derived materials.
This Special Issue will bring together research on the use of high-energy laser beams, plasma sources and/or radiation devices (including microwaves) to modify the microstructures and surface properties of metals, leading to improved mechanical strength, non-equilibrium microstructures and corrosion resistance.
Papers covering processing techniques based on laser, plasma and radiation sources are welcome, with results pertaining to welding, cutting, cladding, additive manufacturing, thin films, nanoparticles and surface modifications/treatments also being sought.
This Special Issue focuses on applications in areas such as the biomedical, automotive, manufacturing and aerospace engineering sectors. Thus, by precisely controlling the interactions between laser, plasma and radiation at the micro- and nano-scale, unprecedented improvements in material performance and functionality can be achieved.
We look forward to receiving your contribution!
Prof. Dr. Milton Sergio Fernandes de Lima
Dr. Catalin-Daniel Constantinescu
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- laser, plasma and radiation processing
- metals, alloys and composites
- surface structuring
- thin films and multilayers
- nanoparticles and nanomaterials
- welding, cutting and cladding
- additive manufacturing/3D printing
- advances in engraving and marking
- structure–property relationships
- functional properties engineering
- metallic materials design & properties
- models and theoretical research
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