Composition Design, Structure, and Plastic Deformation of Al and Mg Alloys – 2nd Edition

Dear Colleagues,

As key materials in lightweight applications, light alloys including Al and Mg have significant advantages in automotive, transportation, electronics, aerospace, and military industries. In view of the low strength of light alloys in comparison to irons and steels, identifying how to increase their room temperature strength without reducing ductility is of particular importance. The development of novel high-strength and ductile light alloys has become an urgent and challenging task. The mechanical properties of alloys are usually determined by their compositions and thermomechanical processing routes. Moreover, microstructure and plastic deformation behaviors greatly influence the resulting mechanical properties. Today, a lower-alloying content and short-route processing are particularly desirable, due to the pursuit of low costs and environmental friendliness. Thus, the composition design, (micro-)structure control, and plastic deformation of low-cost Al and Mg alloys with high strength-ductility synergy have attracted considerable attention in the last two decades in both the academic community and industry.

This Special Issue will address and gather recent advances on the composition design, structure control, and plastic deformation of Al and Mg alloys, from both experimental and theoretical (modeling and simulation) perspectives. In particular, articles including advanced microstructural and mechanical characterization techniques (SEM, TEM, FIB, EBSD, TKD, APT, nano-indentation tests, in situ mechanical tests, etc.) assessing the processing–structure–properties relationships of Al and Mg alloys with enhanced mechanical properties are welcome. Articles related to the fabrication of parts with a complex shape are also desirable.

Prof. Dr. Min Zha
Dr. Hailong Jia
Guest Editors

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