Deformation Behavior and Microstructure Evolution of Alloys
A special issue of Metals (ISSN 2075-4701).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 April 2025 | Viewed by 52
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Interests: deformation and microstructures; advanced charaterization
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Dear Colleagues,
The deformation behavior of metallic alloys and the accompanying evolution of their microstructure are fundamental aspects that dictate their mechanical performance across a variety of applications. From lightweight structural components in aerospace and automotive industries to high-temperature materials in energy and defense sectors, the ability to predict and control how alloys respond to external stresses is essential for designing materials that meet increasingly stringent performance demands.
In recent years, advances in alloy design and processing, coupled with breakthroughs in characterization techniques and computational modeling, have transformed our understanding of the complex interactions between deformation mechanisms and microstructural changes. Phenomena such as dislocation dynamics, grain boundary sliding, phase transformations, deformation twinning, and dynamic recrystallization, which occur across different length and time scales, play a pivotal role in determining the strength, ductility, fatigue life, and fracture toughness of alloys.
Moreover, modern alloy systems, including high-entropy alloys, lightweight metals, and superalloys, offer new opportunities to tailor mechanical properties through controlled microstructural engineering. At the same time, emerging manufacturing technologies such as additive manufacturing (AM) and severe plastic deformation (SPD) are reshaping the way we process and enhance materials, presenting unique challenges in understanding their deformation behaviors and microstructural evolution under real-world conditions.
This Special Issue of Metals seeks to consolidate cutting-edge research that explores the intricate relationship between deformation processes and microstructural evolution in alloys. By bringing together experimental studies, theoretical insights, and computational models, this collection will provide a holistic view of the current state of knowledge and highlight new directions for alloy development. The primary goal is to uncover the underlying mechanisms that govern alloy performance and pave the way for the design of next-generation materials with superior mechanical properties tailored for specific industrial applications.
Dr. Junfeng Xiao
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- deformation mechanisms
- microstruture evolution
- frature and fatigue
- advanced characterization
- multiscale modeling
- additive manufacturing
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