Advanced Functionally Graded Materials
A special issue of Processes (ISSN 2227-9717). This special issue belongs to the section "Materials Processes".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 10 November 2025 | Viewed by 5941
Special Issue Editors
Interests: additive manufacturing; sustainable manufacturing; biomaterials; medical devices; materials characterization
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Dear Colleagues,
I am delighted to introduce a Special Issue dedicated to the exploration of functionally graded materials (FGMs) through additive manufacturing (AM) techniques.
FGMs represent a novel class of composites designed to address the need for materials with tailored property gradients to enhance performance in specific engineering applications. These materials exhibit gradual variations in composition and structure over their volume, leading to corresponding changes in their properties For example, thermal barrier coatings for turbine blades in jet engines use FGMs to transition from a metal, providing structural strength, to a ceramic, offering thermal insulation. In biomedical applications, FGMs can be used for implants with a biocompatible outer layer and a strong, load-bearing core, optimizing both biocompatibility and mechanical strength. Automotive brake discs benefit from FGMs by having an outer wear-resistant surface and an inner heat-dissipating core, enhancing braking performance and longevity. Aerospace structures utilize FGMs to enable their transition from lightweight composite exteriors to tough, impact-resistant interiors, optimizing both weight and safety. In nuclear reactors, FGMs are also used; here, materials need to transition from a radiation-resistant exteriors to thermally conductive interiors, improving the overall efficiency and safety of reactor components.
This gradient approach allows for the optimization of material properties such as strength, toughness, and thermal resistance in regions where they are most needed. By strategically varying these properties, FGMs can significantly improve the overall performance and durability of engineering components, effectively overcoming the limitations of homogeneous materials.
This Special Issue aims to gather cutting-edge research at the intersection of material science, additive manufacturing, and engineering applications. We welcome contributions focused on the development, characterization, and application of functionally graded materials across various domains.
Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Functionally graded materials and metamaterials;
- Performance analysis and simulation techniques;
- Integration of machine learning approaches;
- Exploration of porous materials and structures;
- Advancements in carbon nanotube-reinforced composite materials;
- Comprehensive modeling and analysis of materials and structures.
I extend an invitation to participate in this endeavor and contribute to our collective knowledge in this dynamic and evolving field.
Sincerely,
Dr. Frank Alifui-Segbaya
Dr. Suhas Alkunte
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- functionally graded materials
- additive manufacturing
- mechanical behavior
- sustainability
- material science
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