Laser Processing of Metals and Alloys: Structures, Properties, and Applications
A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Metals and Alloys".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (20 January 2025) | Viewed by 3965
Special Issue Editors
Interests: laser materials processing; additive manufacturing; metallic biomaterials; metallic glasses; microstructure; mechanical properties; biocompatibility; corrosion
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Interests: laser materials processing; additive manufacturing; laser additive manufacturing; metallic biomaterials; laser cladding; directed energy deposition; microstructure; mechanical properties; biocompatibility
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Interests: laser materials processing; metals and alloys; welding of metallic materials; laser welding; welding of dissimilar materials; microstructure; intermetallics; mechanical properties
Interests: laser materials processing; laser texturing; surface engineering; biomedical engineering; surface topography; surface wettability; corrosion
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
In the realm of materials science and engineering, the profound influence of laser processing on metals and alloys marks a frontier where precision meets innovation. Laser processing stands out as a transformative technology, directing the course of material properties and applications through meticulous control of interactions at the micro- and nanoscales.
This Special Issue is a call to the scientific community to contribute with novel insights into the "Laser Processing of Metals and Alloys: Structures, Properties, and Applications." Metals and alloys, owing to their fundamental roles in various industries, undergo a paradigm shift when subjected to laser-induced modifications. The mechanical strength, thermal conductivity, and corrosion resistance of these materials are intricately shaped by laser processing techniques, paving the way for unprecedented possibilities.
We welcome contributions that delve into the intricate relationships between laser processing methods and the resulting macro- and microstructure, as well as the consequential properties crucial for diverse applications. From the classic metals such as steel and aluminum to the avant-garde high-entropy alloys and other emerging metallic materials, we seek to explore the broad spectrum of laser-processed metals and alloys.
Of particular interest are works that shed light on advanced manufacturing processes, additive manufacturing techniques, and surface modification methods, each playing a pivotal role in shaping the landscape of laser-processed materials. We encourage submissions that bridge the gap between theory and application, unraveling the mechanisms that govern the structural evolution and property enhancements resulting from laser processing.
Dr. Felipe Arias-González
Dr. Óscar Barro
Dr. Daniel Wallerstein
Dr. Pablo Pou Álvarez
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- laser additive manufacturing
- laser surface engineering
- laser welding
- laser microprocessing
- laser ablation
- metals and alloys
- microstructure
- mechanical properties
- corrosion resistance
- industrial applications
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