Microstructure Properties and Characterization of Metallic Material
A special issue of Processes (ISSN 2227-9717). This special issue belongs to the section "Materials Processes".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2025 | Viewed by 1067
Special Issue Editors
Interests: innovative materials; advanced microstructural characterization techniques
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The microstructure of metallic materials is fundamental in determining their mechanical, physical, and chemical properties, which are critical to the performance and durability of these materials in demanding applications. Recent advancements in alloy design, processing methods, and surface engineering have paved the way for significant improvements in metallic materials’ microstructural properties. Understanding how heat treatment, phase transformations, and defect evolution influence the microstructure of metallic alloys has become increasingly important in optimizing their performance for industries like aerospace, automotive, energy, and biomedical engineering.
This Special Issue on “Microstructure Properties and Characterization of Metallic Material” invites high-quality research contributions focusing on the relationship between microstructural features and the resulting properties of metallic materials. Topics include the development of novel alloys, advanced characterization techniques, and studies on how processing techniques such as casting, additive manufacturing, and thermomechanical treatments affect microstructure. We are particularly interested in research that explores microstructure evolution under extreme operational conditions, such as high temperatures, stresses, or corrosive environments. This Special Issue aims to advance the understanding of how to control and manipulate the microstructure of metallic materials to enhance their mechanical properties and reliability in various industrial applications.
Dr. Edwan Anderson Ariza Echeverri
Dr. Crispulo Enrique Deluque Toro
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- microstructure evolution
- alloy design
- mechanical properties
- phase transformations
- heat treatment
- surface engineering
- microstructural characterization
- advanced materials
- modelling
- simulation
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