Structural Materials for Nuclear Applications
A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Metals and Alloys".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (10 January 2023) | Viewed by 11932
Special Issue Editors
Interests: high-energy beam (laser/electron beam) surface modification of metal materials (Zr and Ti); high-entropy alloy coatings; structure/texture/performance of HCP metals (Ti, Zr, Mg, etc.); materials characterization (EBSD, TKD, etc.)
Interests: metallic materials (ODS steels); gradient-structured materials; surface modification (steels); wear/corrosion behavior (steels); deformation/toughening mechanisms; materials characterization
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Nuclear energy has many advantages, including abundant reserves, high energy density, and good adaptability to harsh environments, which is an important part of the future low-carbon energy. The development of advanced nuclear energy systems with high safety and good economy is an important driving force for the long-term stable development of the global low-carbon economy. The development of structural materials suitable for high-temperature, high-radiation, and harsh corrosion environments is one of the keys to the successful implementation of advanced nuclear energy systems. In recent years, new zirconium alloys, FeCrAl, ODS alloys, advanced ceramics, and stainless steels have been rapidly developed. This Special Issue focuses on the composition, microstructure, properties, and preparation methods of such advanced structural materials for future nuclear systems.
Prof. Dr. Linjiang Chai
Prof. Dr. Ning Guo
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- steel
- surface modification
- deposition (physical, chemical, electrical)
- spraying (thermal, plasma)
- pulsed laser
- pulsed electron beam
- pack cementation