Mechanical Behavior and Radiation Response of Materials
A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Metals and Alloys".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 August 2024 | Viewed by 67
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Several materials challenges must be addressed to further enhance the reliability, safety, and economics of nuclear energy. As future Generation IV fission and proposed fusion energy systems demand higher operating temperatures and doses, there is a pressing need for studies examining the radiation degradation effects on the material performance of both traditional and advanced materials in these extreme environments. This Special Issue is dedicated to comprehending irradiation effects on microstructural evolution and their impact on the mechanical properties of materials for nuclear systems. Submissions can include original research articles or review articles covering a wide range of topics, including, but not limited to, the following:
- Material defects/precipitates and their influence on mechanical properties.
- Understanding defect formation and evolution through experimental or modeling studies.
- Deformation behavior and microstructural design for enhanced material performance.
- Innovations in advanced manufacturing and artificial intelligence/machine learning (AI/ML) applications.
- Small-scale testing and advanced characterization techniques for material analysis.
Dr. Yanru Lin
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- nuclear materials
- material characterization
- radiation hardening and embrittlement
- solute segregation and phase stability
- irradiation creep
- void swelling
- high-temperature helium embrittlement
