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Optimization Design for Material Microstructures

Submission Deadline: 01 February 2025 View: 231 Submit to Special Issue

Guest Editors

Prof. Hao Li, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, China
Prof. Yiqiang Wang, Dalian University of Technology, China
Prof. Jikai Liu, Shandong University, China
Dr. Ying Zhou, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, China


Summary

This special issue is dedicated to exploring the latest developments and applications in the field of Optimization Design for Material Microstructures. Material microstructure optimization plays a crucial role in tailoring material properties to meet specific performance requirements across various domains, including mechanical engineering, materials science, and nanotechnology.

 

The special issue covers a wide range of topics, including:

Topological Optimization: Techniques for optimizing material layouts and configurations to achieve desired mechanical, thermal, or electromagnetic properties.

Metamaterials: Design and characterization of metamaterials with tailored properties for various applications, including cloaking, wave manipulation, and sensing.

Multifunctional Materials: Development of materials with multiple functionalities, such as self-healing, self-cleaning, and shape memory properties.

Material-Structure Integration: Integration of material design with structural optimization to enhance the performance, durability, and efficiency of engineering systems.

Advanced Manufacturing Techniques: Applications of additive manufacturing, nanostructuring, and other advanced fabrication techniques in realizing optimized material microstructures.

 

Contributions to this special issue encompass original research articles, review papers, and perspectives, shedding light on the latest methodologies, experimental techniques, and computational tools employed in the optimization of material microstructures. Through interdisciplinary collaboration and knowledge exchange, this special issue aims to advance the frontier of Optimization Design for Material Microstructures, paving the way for the development of next-generation materials with tailored properties and unprecedented functionalities.


Keywords

Topological Optimization, Metamaterials, Multifunctional Materials, Material-Structure Integration, Multiscale Design, Additive Manufacturing

Published Papers


  • Open Access

    REVIEW

    First Principles Calculations for Corrosion in Mg-Li-Al Alloys with Focus on Corrosion Resistance: A Comprehensive Review

    Muhammad Abdullah Khan, Muhammad Usman, Yuhong Zhao
    CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.81, No.2, pp. 1905-1952, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2024.054691
    (This article belongs to the Special Issue: Optimization Design for Material Microstructures)
    Abstract This comprehensive review examines the structural, mechanical, electronic, and thermodynamic properties of Mg-Li-Al alloys, focusing on their corrosion resistance and mechanical performance enhancement. Utilizing first-principles calculations based on Density Functional Theory (DFT) and the quasi-harmonic approximation (QHA), the combined properties of the Mg-Li-Al phase are explored, revealing superior incompressibility, shear resistance, and stiffness compared to individual elements. The review highlights the brittleness of the alloy, supported by B/G ratios, Cauchy pressures, and Poisson’s ratios. Electronic structure analysis shows metallic behavior with varied covalent bonding characteristics, while Mulliken population analysis emphasizes significant electron transfer within the… More >

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