Processing, Microstructure and Properties of Aluminium 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: 31 December 2025 | Viewed by 14
Special Issue Editor
Interests: aluminium; quasicrystal; solidification; heat treatment; heat resistance; metallography; continuous casting; indentation
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Dear Colleagues,
The prospects of the aluminium industry appear promising, as the applications of aluminium and its alloys have markedly diversified across sectors, encompassing the automotive, aerospace, packaging, and construction industries. Consequently, the annual output of aluminium alloys has a consistent upward trend. The fundamental characteristic of aluminium lies in its low density, which underpins the elevated specific strength and modulus of its alloys. The application of aluminium alloys can further facilitate a reduction in energy consumption and carbon emissions, particularly through the enhancement of aluminium production via renewable energy sources and improvements in recycling processes.
The principal prerequisite for the future prosperity of aluminium and its alloys is the ongoing enhancement of existing aluminium alloys alongside the innovation of novel ones. In addition to traditional fabrication techniques (such as casting, forming, and powder metallurgy), additive manufacturing technologies offer supplementary possibilities for the tailoring of the microstructures of the alloys and their novel property combinations.
In this Special Issue, we extend an invitation for original research articles and reviews. The focal research domains should encompass the interrelations between the manufacturing technologies, microstructures, and properties of aluminium alloys. Manuscripts addressing the implications of microstructures and properties on carbon imprint are particularly sought after. The contributions presented in this Special Issue should provide a comprehensive overview of the current scientific and technological advancements (refer to the Keywords/Topics listed below). Your input will be valuable and highly esteemed. We anticipate the submission of your contributions.
Prof. Dr. Franc Zupanič
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- aluminium
- processing
- heat treatment
- carbon footprint
- microstructure
- properties
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