Applications Based on Symmetry in Metal Materials
A special issue of Symmetry (ISSN 2073-8994). This special issue belongs to the section "Engineering and Materials".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 September 2026 | Viewed by 224
Special Issue Editors
Interests: advanced manufacturing; metal additive manufacturing; multi-material structures; microstructure–property relationships
Interests: additive manufacturing; functionally graded materials; metamaterials; materials characterization
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Symmetry is a fundamental concept in materials science that governs the structure, properties, and performance of metallic materials across multiple length scales. From crystallographic symmetry and phase transformations to geometric and processing-induced symmetry in engineered metal components, symmetry-based principles play a crucial role in understanding material behavior and enabling advanced applications. Recent developments in computational modeling, advanced characterization, and modern manufacturing technologies have further highlighted the importance of symmetry and symmetry breaking in metallic systems.
This Special Issue aims to provide a focused platform for publishing high-quality research that explores the role of symmetry in the design, processing, characterization, and application of metal materials. The topic closely aligns with the scope of the journal Symmetry, particularly in addressing symmetry-related phenomena in physical systems, materials modeling, and engineering applications. The scope is intentionally defined to be broad enough to attract a diverse range of contributions while remaining focused on metal materials and their applications.
In this Special Issue, original research articles and review papers are welcome. Research areas may include, but are not limited to, the following themes:
- Crystallographic symmetry and phase transformations in metals;
- Symmetry-driven microstructure–property relationships;
- Mechanical, thermal, and functional behavior influenced by symmetry;
- Symmetry and anisotropy in additive manufacturing and advanced processing;
- Symmetry breaking, defects, and residual stresses in metallic materials;
- Computational and numerical modeling based on symmetry principles;
- Multi-material, graded, and architected metallic structures.
We look forward to receiving your valuable contributions.
Dr. Sainand Jadhav
Dr. Suhas Alkunte
Dr. Manoj Mugale
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- symmetry in metal materials
- crystallographic symmetry
- microstructure–property relationships
- anisotropy and symmetry breaking
- computational modeling
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