Development of New Metallic Materials via Macrodesign of Microstructure

Dear Colleagues,

The need for multifunction metallic materials has become pressing with the boom of several industries. However, it is very difficult for single structural elements to deal with the conflict between different properties and performances, such as strength vs. toughness, elevated temperature property vs. structural stability, lightweight vs. protective performance, and so on. The latest research shows that the macrodesign of microstructures by means of additive manufacturing is one of the most effective approaches to achieve an excellent overall performance, which has attracted extensive attention in both science and engineering.

This Special Issue aims to present a collection of articles of cutting-edge research on the “Development of New Metallic Materials Via Macrodesign of Microstructure by Means of Additive Manufacturing (AM)”, as regards improved property and performance, innovative technology, the micromechanics behind the microstructure evolution, even deformation and failure behavior. Using state-of-the-art technologies, the relationship between mechanical properties and microstructures, as well as the law of microstructural design and optimization, will be uncovered. Mechanical behavior and failure mode could be quite different for microstructures designed via additive manufacturing at multiscale, owing to the variation of fundamental mechanisms that control the dislocation moving in different microstructures or through the heterogeneous interface, under the coupling of complex heterogeneous structures. Through deep discussions and ongoing studies, the underlying microcosmic laws behind the marodesign of additive manufacturing will be better explored, which will of assistance to the additive manufacturing engineering of the materials for new properties and performances.

Original research articles and reviews with a focus on the following topics are welcome for submission.

1. New metallic materials with advanced properties and performances fabricated by AM;
2. Microstructures and/or mechanical response of materials produced by AM;
3. State-of-the-art techniques on characterization of AM materials at multiscale;
4. Theoretical and computational modeling of materials prepared by AM;
5. Experimental, theoretical, and modeling studies on the structure design of metallic materials via AM processes.

Prof. Dr. Kehong Wang
Prof. Dr. Yong Peng
Prof. Dr. Jizi Liu
Guest Editors

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