Functional Ceramics and Related Advanced Metal Matrix Composites
A special issue of Metals (ISSN 2075-4701). This special issue belongs to the section "Metallic Functional Materials".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 July 2024 | Viewed by 77
Special Issue Editors
Interests: composites; interface; multi-scale design; functional ceramics; thermo-physical properties; numerical simulation; strengthening mechanism
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Dear Colleagues,
A metal matrix composite material is made from a combination or mixture of at least two constituent materials with significantly different properties whose combination forms a new material in which its properties differ from the individual constituents. On a microscopic scale the individual constituents of a composite can still be identified distinctly and separate from each other. Composites are multiphase materials which are normally classified as matrix and dispersed/secondary/reinforcing phases. The properties of composite materials are related to the constituent properties and the relative amounts of the individual constituents such as the composite density, tensile strength, modulus of elasticity, hardness, and coefficient of thermal expansion. Adding functional ceramics to metals will bring some new properties.The properties of MMCs can be designed to fulfill requirements that are specific to and dependent on the application.
The goal of this Research Topic is to highlight recent developments in functional ceramics and related metal matrix composites with excellent thermal, electrical, magnetic properties such as high thermal conductivity, low thermal expansion, high electrical conductivity and giant magnetocaloric properties. All aspects related to the theoretical design, numerical simulation, microstructure characterization, advanced fabrication, and strengthening mechanisms are covered. We welcome high-quality original research and (mini)review articles.
Dr. Chang Zhou
Dr. Naike Shi
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- metal matrix composites
- multi-scale design
- interfacial desgin
- functional ceramics
- thermo-physical properties
- numerical simulation
- strengthening mechanism
