Powder Metallurgy of Metals and Composites
A special issue of Metals (ISSN 2075-4701). This special issue belongs to the section "Powder Metallurgy".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (25 August 2025) | Viewed by 417
Special Issue Editor
Interests: mechanical alloying; microstructural refining; high-energy ball milling; microstructure-property relationship
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Dear Colleagues,
Powder metallurgy (PM) encompasses a series of processes used to reduce the need for subtractive processes in manufacturing, lowering material losses and reducing the cost of the final product. PM is revolutionizing materials engineering, offering innovative solutions for the production of novel alloys and composites. Its ability to control microstructures and improve mechanical properties has attracted worldwide attention in the development of high-performance materials in strategic fields such as the aerospace, automotive, and biomedical industries. Trough PM can create engineering materials with unique properties that are difficult or impossible to attain through traditional methods. The scopes of the PM are enhanced by mechanical alloying and high-energy ball milling, enabling the generation of refined microstructures and improving the mechanical properties and functionality of final products. The integration of composite materials into PM enhances material capabilities, allowing for lightweight-strength components with tailored properties. Innovative sintering methods, such as spark plasma, microwave, induction heating, and additive manufacturing-assisted techniques, are improving the boundaries of densification levels and particle bonding, demonstrating significant advancements in achieving microstructural homogeneity and improving mechanical performance, establishing them as essential tools for advanced material design.
This Special Issue invites contributions focusing on the latest developments in PM, including review papers, alloy and composite preparations, microstructure–property relationships, and sintering methods. We aim to foster collaboration among researchers and industry professionals to explore new frontiers in PM technology for material preparation. Your insights and innovations will contribute to advancing this dynamic field and unlocking its potential for future technologies. Join us in consolidating the future of materials science.
Dr. Ivanovich Estrada-Guel
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- powder metallurgy
- alloys
- composites
- microstructure
- structure
- mechanical properties
- sintering
- mechanical alloying
- high-energy ball milling
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