Novel Shape Memory Alloys

Dear Colleagues,

Research interest in shape memory alloys has been increasing continuously. Recently, significant research progress has been made in the field of novel shape memory alloys, covering a broad range of research topics, including the improvement of functional properties and understanding of basic mechanisms of shape memory alloys, high-temperature shape memory alloys for aerospace and automotive applications, elastocaloric shape memory alloys for solid-state refrigeration, magnetic shape memory alloys, and shape memory alloys for biomedical applications. High-entropy shape memory alloys also represent an emerging field, and the additive manufacturing of shape memory alloys is attracting increasing attention.

The goal of this Special Issue is to provide an opportunity for scientists and researchers to present their recent research results on or insights into novel shape memory alloys. Both original and review articles are welcome.

Topics of interest include but are not limited to:

• Advanced shape memory alloys
• Shape memory alloys for caloric refrigeration
• High-temperature shape memory alloys
• Magnetic shape memory alloys
• High-entropy shape memory alloys
• Low-dimensional shape memory alloys
• Shape memory alloys for biomedical applications
• Additive manufacturing of shape memory alloys
• Strain glass
• Novel functional properties and new phenomena

Prof. Dr. Daoyong Cong
Guest Editor

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