Special Issues

Metals publishes Special Issues to create collections of papers on specific topics, with the aim of building a community of authors and readers to discuss the latest research and develop new ideas and research directions. Special Issues are led by Guest Editors, who are experts on the topic. The journal’s Editor-in-Chief and/or designated EBM will oversee Guest Editor appointments and Special Issue proposals, checking their content for relevance and ensuring the suitability of the material for the journal. The papers published in a Special Issue will be collected and displayed on a dedicated page of the journal’s website. For any inquiries related to a Special Issue, please contact the Editorial Office.

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Metal Processing for Sustainability
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submission deadline 10 Jul 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 809 | Submission Open
Keywords: metal processing; climate mitigation; greenhouse gases; primary production; metal recycling
(This special issue belongs to the Section Extractive Metallurgy)
Trends in Technology of Surface Engineering of Metals and Alloys submission deadline 15 Jul 2024 | 7 articles | Viewed by 9861 | Submission Open
Keywords: surface functionalization and modification; electropolishing (EP; MEP) and plasma electrolytic oxidation (micro arc oxidation); electrophoretic deposition (EPD) and ion implantation (IM); chemical or physical vapor deposition (CVD; PVD); anodic oxidation and passivation; laser treatments; hydrothermal treatments; sol-gel coatings and thermoreactive deposition; biomaterials and self-assembling structures; abrasive treatments and shot peening
High Temperature Oxidation Behavior of Alloys submission deadline 15 Jul 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1238 | Submission Open
Keywords: high temperature oxidation; superalloys; high/medium entropy alloys; intermetallic based alloys; oxidation kinetics; oxidation modelling; oxidation mechanism
(This special issue belongs to the Section Metallic Functional Materials)
Analysis, Design, Simulation and Practice of Aluminum Alloy Structures
edited by , , Yuanqing Wang and
submission deadline 20 Jul 2024 | 7 articles | Viewed by 8444 | Submission Open
Keywords: aluminum alloy structures; aluminum-based composite structures; material properties; component and joint research and development; structural analysis; design; simulation; practice
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computation and Simulation on Metals)
Studies on Aeronautical Metals by Friction Stir Welding
edited by and
submission deadline 20 Jul 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 5914 | Submission Open
Keywords: thermal cycles; flow behaviors; welding stress; welding deformation; microstructure evolution; mechanical properties; fracture behavior
(This special issue belongs to the Section Welding and Joining)
Study on Phase Transformation and Deformation of Metallic Materials
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submission deadline 20 Jul 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4581 | Submission Open
Keywords: metallic materials; phase transformation; deformation; characterization; thermodynamics; kinetics; modeling
(This special issue belongs to the Section Metal Casting, Forming and Heat Treatment)
Recent Findings and Developments on Bainite in Advanced High-Strength Steels submission deadline 20 Jul 2024 | Viewed by 534 | Submission Open
Keywords: AHSS (advanced high-strength steels); bainite; bainitic microstructures and morphologies; complex phase steels; microstructure– property relation; material modelling; bainite technology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Metal Casting, Forming and Heat Treatment)
Electromagnetic Properties of Metallic Materials
edited by Marcos Flávio De Campos
submission deadline 20 Jul 2024 | Viewed by 117 | Submission Open
Keywords: permanent magnets; electrical steels; hard magnetic materials; soft magnetic materials; ferrites; rotating machines; electrical vehicles
(This special issue belongs to the Section Metallic Functional Materials)
Rare-Earth Alloys and Compounds submission deadline 25 Jul 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1348 | Submission Open
Keywords: rare earths; 4f electrons; critical materials; thermodynamics and kinetics; phase diagrams; magnetism; CALPHAD; green energy; combinatorial material assessment; ab initio calculations; atomistic simulations
Metal-Based Composite Materials: Properties, Synthesis, Prospects and Challenges
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submission deadline 26 Jul 2024 | 6 articles | Viewed by 4098 | Submission Open
Keywords: metal-based composites; MAX phases; high-entropy MAX phases; architected metallic materials; hybrid materials; physical and mechanical properties; shape-memory alloys; high-entropy alloys: piezoelectrics; energy storage materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Metal Matrix Composites)
Studies on Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Metal Matrix Composites
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submission deadline 30 Jul 2024 | 6 articles | Viewed by 6415 | Submission Open
Keywords: MMC; mechanical properties; microstructure; FEM; interfaces; density functional theory; material and process modeling
(This special issue belongs to the Section Metal Matrix Composites)
Design, Preparation and Properties of High Performance Steels
edited by and
submission deadline 30 Jul 2024 | 7 articles | Viewed by 6408 | Submission Open
Keywords: high-performance steels; strength; toughness; ductility; corrosion; wear resistance; microstructure; alloying; weldability
Computational Methods in Metallic Materials Manufacturing Processes submission deadline 30 Jul 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3359 | Submission Open
Keywords: metallic materials; manufacturing; metallurgy; machining; modelling; optimization and control; computational methods; cost reduction; quality of products; industrial case studies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computation and Simulation on Metals)
Light Alloy and Its Application II
edited by and
submission deadline 30 Jul 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2145 | Submission Open
Keywords: light alloy; lightweight high-entropy alloy; aluminum alloy; magnesium alloy; titanium alloy; magnesium– lithium alloy; intermetallic compound; thermodynamics and kinetics
Finite Element Simulation of Mechanical Properties for Metallic Materials
edited by , , and Nenad Djordjevic
submission deadline 30 Jul 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1844 | Submission Open
Keywords: finite element simulation; mechanical properties; metallic materials; identification of material parameters; constitutive models; hardening functions; advanced computational mechanics methods and techniques; continuum damage mechanics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computation and Simulation on Metals)
Grain Boundary Segregation in Metals and Relevant Properties submission deadline 30 Jul 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1276 | Submission Open
Keywords: grain boundary segregation; ductility; corrosion; weldability; steel; atom-probe tomography; auger electron spectroscopy
Mechanical and Functional Properties of Refractory Metal-Ceramic Composites Used in Advanced High-Temperature Applications submission deadline 30 Jul 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1222 | Submission Open
Keywords: thermal shock; thermal stresses; mechanical loads; corrosion; classical ceramic refractories; refractory metal composites; carbides; thermodynamics; interface reactions
(This special issue belongs to the Section Metal Matrix Composites)
Research on Green and Environmentally Friendly Lead-Free Solder and Advanced Interconnect Technology in Electronic Packaging
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submission deadline 30 Jul 2024 | Viewed by 298 | Submission Open
Keywords: intermetallic compounds; microelectronics connection; reliability; tin-based solder; electronic solid waste; recycling
(This special issue belongs to the Section Welding and Joining)
Functional Ceramics and Related Advanced Metal Matrix Composites
edited by and Naike Shi
submission deadline 30 Jul 2024 | Viewed by 120 | Submission Open
Keywords: metal matrix composites; multi-scale design; interfacial desgin; functional ceramics; thermo-physical properties; numerical simulation; strengthening mechanism
(This special issue belongs to the Section Metallic Functional Materials)
Feature Papers in Metallic Functional Materials submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 10 articles | Viewed by 11551 | Submission Open
Keywords: magnetic properties; electric properties; optical properties; shape memory alloys; magnetovolume coupling; magnetocaloric effect; elastocaloric effect; multicaloric materials; metal– polymer composites; nanostructured metallic materials; functional thin films; modeling and simulation; advanced experimental techniques
(This special issue belongs to the Section Metallic Functional Materials)
Sustainable Gold Production and Recycling submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 7869 | Submission Open
Keywords: gold; hydrometallurgy; sustainable production; cyanide alternative; recycling; WEEE; e-waste
(This special issue belongs to the Section Extractive Metallurgy)
Phase Transition and Magnetic Effect of Magnetic Alloy
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submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6257 | Submission Open
Keywords: ferromagnetism; ferrimagnetism; paramagnetism; diamagnetism; antiferromagnetism; superparamagnetism; Joule effect; Faraday effect; Einstein-de-Haas effect; Barkhausen effect; magnetoresistance effect; exchange bias effect; magnetocaloric effect; magneto-optical effect
(This special issue belongs to the Section Entropic Alloys and Meta-Metals)
Computer Methods in Metallic Materials (Volume II) submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5733 | Submission Open
Keywords: computer methods; computer model prediction; numerical simulation; software development; computer-aided materials design; materials characterization; NDT techniques; machine learning
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computation and Simulation on Metals)
Additive Manufacturing Process and Laser Welding of Metals
edited by and
submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 4974 | Submission Open
Keywords: additive manufacturing; laser welding; mechanical properties; microstructures; modeling and simulation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Additive Manufacturing)
Design, Phase Transformation and Mechanical Properties of Titanium Alloy
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submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4134 | Submission Open
Keywords: alloy design; thermal-mechanical processing; post-heat treatment; precipitation; microstructure evolution; deformation behavior; deformation mechanism; mechanical properties; shape memory; superelasticity; simulation; additive manufacturing; metastable phases; martensitic transformation; biomedical applications; advanced characterization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Metal Casting, Forming and Heat Treatment)
Development of Advanced High-Strength Steels
edited by and Junyu Tian
submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3019 | Submission Open
Keywords: transformation; microstructure; property; hot rolling; ausforming; heat treatment; high strength; microstructural characterization; mechanical performance; martensite; bainite
(This special issue belongs to the Section Metal Casting, Forming and Heat Treatment)
Recovery and Utilization of Metallurgical Solid Wastes
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submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2985 | Submission Open
Keywords: waste characterization; waste valorization; metal recovery; physical separation; hydrometallurgy; pyrometallurgy; low-carbon recycling; environmental assessment; energy conservation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Extractive Metallurgy)
Design, Synthesis and Characterization of Metal Batteries—State-of-the-Art
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submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2324 | Submission Open
Keywords: metal batteries; lithium ion batteries; sodium ion batteries; potassium ion batteries; aluminum batteries; design; synthesis; characterization; electrode; electrolyte
(This special issue belongs to the Section Metallic Functional Materials)
Processes, Properties and Applications of Metal Additive Manufacturing
edited by , Hongmei Zhang and Shuai Ma
submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1950 | Submission Open
Keywords: metal-based additive manufacturing; metal matrix composite; multi-scale modeling; process monitor; porous structures; mechanical properties; functionalities
(This special issue belongs to the Section Additive Manufacturing)
Machinability Analysis and Modeling of Metal Cutting
edited by Lida Zhu
submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1766 | Submission Open
Keywords: component machining accuracy; surface quality; fatigue life; machining efficiency; machining process analysis and detection; cutting and special machining technology; machine tools and tool technology; metal surface technology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Structural Integrity of Metals)
Secondary Refining submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1454 | Submission Open
Keywords: secondary refining; LF; RH; VD; AOD; inclusion; model; slag; intelligent control; electromagnetic; refractory; clean steel; low carbon; desulfurization; decarburization and dephosphorization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Extractive Metallurgy)
Characterization and Modeling on Complex Metallic Materials
edited by Bin Wen and Changzeng Fan
submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1349 | Submission Open
Keywords: complex metallic materials; multiscale calculations; characterization; microstructure; crystal structure; physical properties; defects; innovation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Crystallography and Applications of Metallic Materials)
Fatigue and Fracture of Metallic Engineering Materials and Structures
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submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1269 | Submission Open
Keywords: fracture fatigue; creep; impact; spall; temperature
(This special issue belongs to the Section Structural Integrity of Metals)
Laser Surface Modification of Metal Material submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1246 | Submission Open
Keywords: surface engineering; rapid solidification; heat transfer mechanism; material processing; surface properties; laser metal deposition; temperature gradient; microstructure; laser surface technique; residual stresses; physical properties
(This special issue belongs to the Section Additive Manufacturing)
Advances in Nanoporous Metallic Materials (2nd Edition)
edited by and
submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1164 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanoporous metal; dealloying; energy storage and conversion; catalysis; actuation; sensor; mechanical property; calculation and simulation; surface-enhanced Raman scattering
Deformation Behavior and Mechanical Properties of High Entropy Alloys (2nd Edition)
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submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1041 | Submission Open
Keywords: high-entropy alloys (HEAs); processing; microstructure; deformation; mechanical properties
(This special issue belongs to the Section Entropic Alloys and Meta-Metals)
Magnetic Properties Analysis of Amorphous and Partially Crystallized Alloys
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submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1021 | Submission Open
Keywords: amorphous alloy; partially crystallized alloys; refrigeration capacity
(This special issue belongs to the Section Crystallography and Applications of Metallic Materials)
Advances in Additive Manufacturing and Their Applications (2nd Edition)
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submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 951 | Submission Open
Keywords: additive manufacturing process; optimization of AM process; rapid tooling; industrial applications; medical applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Additive Manufacturing)
Surface Properties and Corrosion Behavior of Metals after Shot Peening
edited by Chengxi Wang and Zhou Wang
submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | Viewed by 228 | Submission Open
Keywords: shot peening; laser shock peening; surface mechanical attrition treatment; corrosion; fatigue; wear; surface integrity; residual stress; microstructure
(This special issue belongs to the Section Corrosion and Protection)
Advances in Thermodynamics of Metallic Minerals
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submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | Viewed by 219 | Submission Open
Keywords: thermal properties; thermodynamic equilibrium; thermal conductivity; calorimetry; heat capacity; phase transformations; kinetics; crystallization; reaction mechanism; kinetics
Research Progress of Core Material Embrittlement in Nuclear Reactors
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submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | Viewed by 132 | Submission Open
Keywords: nuclear reactor materials; radiation damage; embrittlement; irradiation; core; crack
(This special issue belongs to the Section Entropic Alloys and Meta-Metals)
Fabrication and Microstructure-Property Control of Advanced Metallic Structural Materials
edited by Hua Ding, and
submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | Viewed by 111 | Submission Open
Keywords: metallic structural material; alloy composition; fabrication process; microstructure control; mechanical property; service property; multi-scale simulation
Recent Developments of Non-ferrous Alloys: Processing, Microstructure and Properties (2nd Edition)
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | Viewed by 99 | Submission Open
Keywords: advanced structural characterization; high strength/toughness alloys; advanced functional alloys; advanced manufacturing process
Advances in Dissimilar Laser Welding
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submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | Viewed by 90 | Submission Open
Keywords: laser beam welding; dissimilar metal materials; metal and nonmetal; monitoring of laser welding; simulation of laser welding process; metallurgical and mechanical properties
(This special issue belongs to the Section Welding and Joining)
Selective Laser Melting: Microstructure and Properties Optimization for Metals and Alloys, Metal Matrix Composites, Lattice and Hybrid Parts submission deadline 10 Aug 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1339 | Submission Open
Keywords: selective laser melting; processing parameters; post processing; heat treatments; microstructure evolution; porosity; residual stresses; roughness; fatigue properties; mechanical properties
(This special issue belongs to the Section Additive Manufacturing)
Fatigue, Damage and Fracture of Metallic Materials
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submission deadline 15 Aug 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2265 | Submission Open
Keywords: microstructure characteristics; constitutive relation; crack nucleation and growth; failure analysis; environmental effect; manufacturing mode; defect effect; numerical modeling; life prediction; reliability evaluation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Metal Failure Analysis)
Manufacturing and Characterization of Metallic Electrode Materials
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submission deadline 20 Aug 2024 | 8 articles | Viewed by 12039 | Submission Open
Keywords: energy storage device; metal batteries; metal-air batteries; rechargeable batteries; supercapacitors; fuel cell; metallic electrode materials; metal anode; experimental synthesis and manufacturing; advanced characterization methods
Characterization and Processing Technology of Superalloys submission deadline 20 Aug 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6842 | Submission Open
Keywords: Fe-; Ni-; Co-based PM superalloys; Forging; rolling; casting and welding; 3D printing and other processing innovations; Microstructural evolution and characterization; Plastic flow behavior and deformation mechanisms; Strain rate and temperature sensitivity; Dynamic recrystallization mechanisms; Boundary in-situ characterization; Previous particle boundary; Grain size and refinement; Secondary precipitate; Texture orientation; Dislocation motion; Fatigue and fracture; High-temperature properties (mechanical properties; structural stability; etc.).
(This special issue belongs to the Section Metal Casting, Forming and Heat Treatment)
Feature Papers in Biobased and Biodegradable Metals
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submission deadline 20 Aug 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6368 | Submission Open
Keywords: mechanical properties (strength; fatigue; wear; modulus; etc.); corrosion/degradable properties; biocompatibility; biofunctionalization; bioactivity; cytotoxicity
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biobased and Biodegradable Metals)
Phase Transformation and Softening Mechanisms of Metals and Alloys during Thermomechanical Processing submission deadline 20 Aug 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3779 | Submission Open
Keywords: phase transformation; thermomechanical processing; static and dynamic recovery; static and dynamic recrystallization; materials characterization; physical metallurgy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Metal Casting, Forming and Heat Treatment)
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