Metals | Highly Cited Papers from 2024 in the “Additive Manufacturing” Section
The “Additive Manufacturing” Section of Metals (ISSN: 2075-4701) showcases cutting-edge research on metal-based additive manufacturing, spanning both fundamental studies and real-world applications. We embrace a multidisciplinary approach to deepen the understanding of additive manufacturing processes. Key areas of interest include process optimization, microstructural evolution, mechanical properties, computational modeling, and the development of novel materials for additive manufacturing.
We welcome both theoretical and experimental studies, as well as applied research with industrial significance.
As all papers published in Metals are open access, there is free and unlimited access to all full texts. We invite you to explore our highly cited papers from 2024, listed below.
1. “The Effects of Layer Thickness on the Mechanical Properties of Additive Friction Stir Deposition-Fabricated Aluminum Alloy 6061 Parts”
by Hamed Ghadimi, Mojtaba Talachian, Huan Ding, Selami Emanet and Shengmin Guo
Metals 2024, 14(1), 101; https://doi.org/10.3390/met14010101
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4701/14/1/101
2. “Advancements in Metal Processing Additive Technologies: Selective Laser Melting (SLM)”
by Neetesh Soni, Gilda Renna and Paola Leo
Metals 2024, 14(9), 1081; https://doi.org/10.3390/met14091081
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4701/14/9/1081
3. “The Challenges and Advances in Recycling/Re-Using Powder for Metal 3D Printing: A Comprehensive Review”
by Alex Lanzutti and Elia Marin
Metals 2024, 14(8), 886; https://doi.org/10.3390/met14080886
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4701/14/8/886
4. “Review on the Tensile Properties and Strengthening Mechanisms of Additive Manufactured CoCrFeNi-Based High-Entropy Alloys”
by Zhining Wu, Shanshan Wang, Yunfeng Jia, Weijian Zhang, Ruiguang Chen, Boxuan Cao, Suzhu Yu and Jun Wei
Metals 2024, 14(4), 437; https://doi.org/10.3390/met14040437
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4701/14/4/437
5. “Evaluation of Lattice Structures for Medical Implants: A Study on the Mechanical Properties of Various Unit Cell Types”
by Pedro Nogueira, Pedro Lopes, Luís Oliveira, Jorge L. Alves, João P. G. Magrinho, Augusto Moita de Deus, M. Fátima Vaz and M. Beatriz Silva
Metals 2024, 14(7), 780; https://doi.org/10.3390/met14070780
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4701/14/7/780
6. “Review of the Use of Metals in Biomedical Applications: Biocompatibility, Additive Manufacturing Technologies, and Standards and Regulations”
by Leila Ladani and Michael Palmieri
Metals 2024, 14(9), 1039; https://doi.org/10.3390/met14091039
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4701/14/9/1039
7. “Effect of Aging Temperature on Microstructure, Mechanical, and Wear Properties of 18Ni-300 Maraging Steel Produced by Powder Bed Fusion”
by Nawon Kwak, Yujin Lim, Seokha Heo, Chami Jeon and Ilguk Jo
Metals 2024, 14(4), 375; https://doi.org/10.3390/met14040375
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4701/14/4/375
8. “Additive Manufacturing of Metal Materials for Construction Engineering: An Overview on Technologies and Applications”
by Ilaria Capasso, Francesca Romana Andreacola and Giuseppe Brando
Metals 2024, 14(9), 1033; https://doi.org/10.3390/met14091033
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4701/14/9/1033
9. “Genetic Algorithm-Based Framework for Optimization of Laser Beam Path in Additive Manufacturing”
by Primož Potočnik, Andrej Jeromen and Edvard Govekar
Metals 2024, 14(4), 410; https://doi.org/10.3390/met14040410
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4701/14/4/410
10. “Laser Powder Bed Fusion Fabrication of a Novel Carbide-Free Bainitic Steel: The Possibilities and a Comparative Study with the Conventional Alloy”
by Mattia Franceschi, Arshad Yazdanpanah, Davide Leone, Luca Pezzato and Manuele Dabalà
Metals 2024, 14(1), 113; https://doi.org/10.3390/met14010113
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4701/14/1/113