Light Alloy and Its Application (2nd Edition)
A special issue of Metals (ISSN 2075-4701).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 February 2025 | Viewed by 5699
Special Issue Editors
Interests: titanium alloy; TiAl single crystal; intermetallic compound; theoretical calculation; alloy design; refractories for titanium alloys
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals
Interests: titanium alloy; alloy design and development; CALPHAD; phase diagram; thermodynamic
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Light alloys, including magnesium-based, aluminum-based, and titanium-based materials, are widely utilized in transportation areas, such as aviation, automotive, and light rail, due to their low density and high strength-to-weight ratio. The weight reduction in transportation translates directly into fuel savings and reduced emissions, thus contributing significantly to ecological and economic sustainability. In addition, light alloys possess unique properties and are attractive for a number of specific applications—for example, the application of titanium alloys human implants is attributed to their excellent biocompatibility; the large hydrogen storage capacity and high theoretical specific capacity for battery applications mean that magnesium alloys have great potential for energy applications. To further promote the development of light alloys, we have launched this Special Issue in Metals, where we welcome reviews and articles in the areas of basic research, theoretical calculation, design of novel alloys, material preparation and characterization, and applications of light alloys.
Prof. Dr. Chonghe Li
Guest Editor
Qisheng Feng
Guest Editor Assistant
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Keywords
- light alloy
- lightweight high-entropy alloy
- aluminum alloy
- magnesium alloy
- titanium alloy
- magnesium–lithium alloy
- intermetallic compound
- thermodynamics and kinetics
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