The Forming Behaviour and Plasticity of Metallic Alloys
A special issue of Metals (ISSN 2075-4701). This special issue belongs to the section "Metal Casting, Forming and Heat Treatment".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 28 February 2026 | Viewed by 10
Special Issue Editors
Interests: semi-solid; forming process; metal plasticity; modification of non-ferrous metals; microstructure; mechanical properties
Interests: severe plastic deformation; radial forging process; isothernal treatment; semi-solid metal process
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The forming behaviour and plasticity of metallic alloys underpin critical advancements in aerospace, automotive, and energy applications. This Special Issue aims to address the multiscale mechanisms governing alloy deformation, from dislocation slip and twinning to phase transformations and grain boundary dynamics. We invite contributions that explore the following topics:
- Novel formation technologies (e.g., electromagnetic/electric field-assisted forming, severe plastic deformation) and their role in tailoring microstructural evolution;
- Strain localization phenomena, including shear banding, damage initiation, and fracture across strain rates (quasi-static to impact);
- Physics-based constitutive modeling, integrating machine learning and crystal plasticity frameworks;
- Emerging alloys (HEAs, metastable alloys, composites) with exceptional strength–ductility synergy.
Recent breakthroughs in in situ characterization (HR-DIC, synchrotron tomography) and multiscale simulations have revealed unprecedented insights into deformation heterogeneities. However, fundamental gaps persist in predicting microstructure–property relationships for complex loading paths. This Special Issue seeks to bridge the gaps in experimental innovation, computational physics, and industrial forming challenges, emphasizing sustainability through lightweight design and energy-efficient processing. Submissions advancing fundamental theory, process optimization, or industrial case studies are welcome.
Dr. Yongkun Li
Dr. Yongfei Wang
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- forming technologies
- metal plasticity
- deformation mechanisms
- multi-scale experiments and simulations
- strain localization
- emerging alloys
- advanced characterization methods
- microstructure–property relationship
- industrial applications
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