Laser Peening for Improving Fatigue Properties of Aluminium Alloys

Dear Colleagues,

Aluminium alloys are widely used in daily life and various industries. Aluminium alloys are a key material in personal gears, vehicles, and transportation equipment due to their light weight. Improving mechanical properties, especially fatigue, can reduce unexpected failure of load-bearing components and reduce the environmental footprint. In recent years, much research and development has been carried out on laser peening, and it is known that laser peening is highly effective in improving the fatigue properties of aluminium alloys.

In this Special Issue, we are collecting reviews and articles from all sectors, from academia to industry, and highlighting cutting-edge processes and technologies. This contributes to future prospects. Topics include basic research to understanding underlying physics, process development, parameter optimization including big data analysis, and industrial applications. We also welcome papers on microscopic analysis on dislocation, precipitation, phase transformation, nanocrystallization, etc. caused by laser peening in conjunction with fatigue issues in aluminium alloys.

Prof. Dr. Yuji Sano
Dr. Nikolai Kashaev
Guest Editors

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