Crystallographic Aspects and Microstructure Design in Titanium and Its Alloys: Processing–Structure–Property Relationships
A special issue of Metals (ISSN 2075-4701). This special issue belongs to the section "Crystallography and Applications of Metallic Materials".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2026 | Viewed by 1693
Special Issue Editors
Interests: titanium and titanium alloys; manufacturing technology; thermo-mechanical processing; shape memory and superplastic alloys
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Interests: titanium and titanium alloys; deformation and failure; micromechanics; materials characterization; texture
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Titanium alloys have gained increasing attention in various high-performance industries such as aerospace, defense, biomedical, and energy sectors due to their exceptional combination of high specific strength, excellent corrosion resistance, and biocompatibility. However, their widespread application is still hindered by challenges such as limited room-temperature formability, high production costs, and complex microstructure evolution during processing. In recent years, considerable efforts have been devoted to understanding and optimizing the crystallographic features of titanium alloys, including phase transformation, texture evolution, grain boundary characteristics, and deformation mechanisms. These crystallographic aspects play a critical role in governing the microstructure and, consequently, the mechanical performance of titanium alloys.
In this Special Issue, we welcome original research and review articles focusing on microstructure design and processing strategies for titanium alloys, with special emphasis on crystallography-driven approaches. Contributions may include studies on alloy design, thermomechanical processing, phase transformations, texture control, advanced characterization, and predictive modeling to better understand and optimize the structure and performance of titanium alloys.
Dr. Jong-Taek Yeom
Dr. Tea-Sung (Terry) Jun
Prof. Dr. Wookjin Lee
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- titanium alloys
- crystallography
- microstructure design
- texture
- phase transformation
- grain refinement
- thermomechanical processing
- deformation mechanisms
- processing–structure–property relationship
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