Fabrication of Advanced Materials
A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Manufacturing Processes and Systems".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 May 2025 | Viewed by 571
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The aerospace and biomedicine industries have rapidly developed, with progress in material advancements, and fabrication technologies have been shown to play a pivotal role. Additive manufacturing and welding processes for metallic materials have emerged as critical technologies, advancing high-tech industries. On the other hand, advanced fabrication technologies such as 3D bioprinting allow for the processing of biomaterials into tissue-mimetic functional constructs. Focusing on the fabrication of materials requires clear understanding and manipulation of material properties.
In order to enable researchers to understand microstructural evolution and performance data, one essential process in these fabrication techniques is material characterization. This knowledge is crucial for optimizing fabrication processes to achieve the desired properties.
Key challenges include understanding how fabrication techniques impact the microstructure and mechanical properties of materials, such as the grain size and defect formation for metallic materials which affect strength and toughness, or the microporous dimension and stiffness of hydrogel biomaterials. Optimizing the processing parameters would improve material performance. This will enhance material reliability in critical applications, benefiting industries like aerospace and biomedicine.
This Special Issue aims to study the fabrication technology of advanced materials. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, advanced manufacturing technologies, 3D printing, welding, and other fabrication techniques.
Dr. Yang Li
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- advanced manufacturing technologies
- additive manufacturing
- welding
- other fabrication techniques
- material characterization
- microstructure
- mechanical properties
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