New Insights into Aluminum Alloys: Processing, Microstructure and Mechanical Properties

Dear Colleagues,

The performance and reliability of aluminum alloys are fundamentally determined by solidification behavior and microstructure development, making new insights into these processes essential for modern applications. As aluminum remains a key material in the automotive, aerospace, energy, and advanced manufacturing sectors, a deeper understanding of phase formation, transformation pathways, and composition–processing relationships is increasingly critical.

Solidification governs nucleation, grain growth, and intermetallic phase evolution, directly shaping the mechanical and functional properties of both cast and additively manufactured components. New findings on the interplay among alloying elements, melt treatment, and cooling conditions are crucial for advancing high-performance alloy design.

Simultaneously, emerging technologies such as additive manufacturing, near-net-shape casting, and simulation-driven process optimization offer unprecedented control over thermodynamic behavior and microstructure tailoring. These approaches enable complex geometries, improved material utilization, and highly engineered solidification paths that redefine the potential of aluminum alloys.

This Special Issue aims to present new insights into solidification mechanisms, microstructure evolution, and innovative processing routes for aluminum alloys. We welcome contributions on solidification modeling, advanced characterization, additive manufacturing, recycling strategies, and next-generation alloy concepts.

We are pleased to invite you to submit a manuscript to this Special Issue. Research articles, communications, and reviews are all welcome.

Prof. Dr. Zdenka Zovko Brodarac
Prof. Dr. Witold K. Krajewski
Guest Editors

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