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MatDes brings together the overriding interest in the inherent architecture of solid matter with the practical need to know and use its properties to perform certain roles in service, either structural or functional. In reflection of this title, MatDes is focused on the studies of natural and engineered materials, with particular emphasis on the elucidation of their structure and properties at all scales, from nuclear and electronic to amorphous and crystalline levels of organisation, to nano-scale and micro-structuring aspects, and ultimately to the manner in which this manifests itself in the suitability and performance of materials in various natural and man-made systems and applications.
In order to help the authors,
reviewers and editors identified
those directions of research that
match the existing and future
thematic threads in Materials &
Design, to compile a list of
priority areas that are of
particular interest to the readers
of the special issue. These are:
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1. Micro-
and nano-scale multi-physics
phenomena, and the analysis
structure, morphology, and
the role of interfaces in
relation to design at all
scales, e.g. electrochemical
energy storage, phase
transformation and
associated processes |
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2.
Operando and in situ studies
of processes and structural
evolution |
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3.
Processing of alloys and
compounds for microstructure
and property control, e.g.
friction stir and severe
plastic deformation |
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4.
Lightweight materials, e.g.
alloys containing magnesium
and lithium, as well as
composites of all types of
matrix (polymer, metal and
ceramic) and reinforcement,
including continuous and
discontinuous fibres, low
aspect ratio inclusions and
nano-structured
reinforcements |
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5.
Multifunctional materials,
e.g. alloys, polymers and
ceramics displaying shape
memory effects, as well as
bio-composites, composites
of green or sustainable
origin, and biomimetic
materials
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6.
Intelligent materials design
to optimise performance,
including hierarchical
microstructural
optimisation, self-healing,
energy absorption, for
durability, against damage
and environmental extremes
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