Microstructure, Deformation and Fracture of Lightweight Metals and Alloys

Dear Colleagues,

Lightweight metals and alloys (e.g., aluminum, titanium, and magnesium and their alloys, low-density steels, lightweight high-entropy alloys, etc.) have been widely applied or will be used in aerospace, transportation, vehicle manufacturing, etc., thanks to their low densities and high specific strengths. Nowadays, better properties of lightweight metallic materials are required for meeting the increasingly complex service conditions and environments. As is well known, alloy design and microstructural control are critical for their mechanical properties, and exploring microstructure evolution during deformation is extremely important for understanding deformation and fracture mechanisms. These are beneficial for promoting the application of lightweight metallic materials. Thus, submissions detailing research efforts that look at the alloy design and microstructure–mechanical property relationships of lightweight metallic materials are considered particularly appropriate for this Special Issue. Special attention will be provided to the following three aspects (though consideration will not be restricted to submissions on these): (1) material design and processing to develop new lightweight materials; (2) microstructural control to improve mechanical properties; and (3) characterization and analysis of the evolution of deformation microstructures to reveal the deformation and fracture mechanisms.

The aim of this Special Issue is to collect the latest scientific achievements in materials development, microstructure-related deformation, and fracture behavior of lightweight materials. All approaches will be considered, including theoretical, numerical, and experimental contributions. Reviews, regular articles, and technical notes are all welcome.

Dr. Peng Chen
Prof. Dr. Xiao-Wu Li
Guest Editors

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