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This work deals with the experimental investigation of the mechanical properties of nanowires. Experiments are conducted in a dedicated system inside the electron microscope. The mechanical response of various material systems is probed, the underlying deformation mechanisms are elucidated and subsequently put into context with mechanical size effects.

Nanotechnology, Nanowires, Size-Effect, Scanning-Electron Microscopy, mechanical Properties

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ca. 200 words; this text will present the book in all promotional forms (e.g. flyers). Please describe the book in straightforward and consumer-friendly terms.[Aluminium alloys are the most common non-ferrous materials utilised for a wide range of engineering applications, namely, automotive, aerospace, mould and structural industries, among others. The wide spread of these alloys in the modern word is due to the unique combination of material properties combining lightness, excellent strength, corrosion resistance, toughness, electrical and thermal conductivity, recyclability, and manufacturability. Last but not least, the relatively low cost of aluminium extrusion is important as it makes aluminium alloys very attractive for applications in different key sectors of the world economy. Despite great interest, extensive previous research, and knowledge accumulated in the past, recent advances in production and processing technologies, combined with the development of new and more ingenious and competitive products, require a profound understanding of the physical and mechanical behaviour of such alloys, specifically in terms of modelling and predictions of the fracture and fatigue life of aluminium alloy components. This Special Issue aims to gather scientific contributions from authors working in different scientific areas, including the improvement and modelling of mechanical properties, alloying design and manufacturing techniques, the characterization of microstructure and chemical composition, and advanced applications.

Aluminium alloys --- Structural integrity --- Manufacturing and processing techniques --- Alloy design --- Microstructure and texture --- Mechanical properties --- Loading history --- Environmental conditions --- Applications

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AlSi12-based metal matrix composites using metallic glass Ni??Nb??Ta?? as reinforcement were produced via gas pressure melt infiltration technique. Comprehensive investigations were performed to determine the composite´s microstructural, mechanical and thermal properties as well as damage mechanisms. The results contribute to a better understanding on the material´s processing-structure-property relations.

Metallmatrixverbundwerkstoff, Metallisches Glas, Gasdruckinfiltration, Mechanische Eigenschaften, Schädigungsmechanismenmetal matrix composite, metallic glass, gas pressure infiltration, mechanical properties, damage mechanisms

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In the last few decades, natural fibers have received growing attention as an alternative to the synthetic fibers used in the reinforcement of polymeric composites, thanks to their specific properties, low price, health advantages, renewability, and recyclability. Furthermore, natural fibers have a CO2-neutral life cycle, in contrast to their synthetic counterparts. As is widely known, natural fibers also possess some drawbacks, e.g., a hydrophilic nature, low and variable mechanical properties, poor adhesion to polymeric matrices, high susceptibility to moisture absorption, low aging resistance, etc. This implies that their applications are limited to non-structural interior products. To overcome this problem, the hybridization of natural fibers with synthetic ones (i.e., glass, carbon, and basalt) or different natural fibers can be a solution. For this reason, extensive research concerning natural–synthetic and natural–natural hybrid composites has been done in the last years. In this context, this book aims to collect some interesting papers concerning the use of natural fibers together with synthetic ones with the aim of obtaining hybrid structures with good compromise between high properties (e.g., mechanical performances, thermal behavior, aging tolerance in humid or aggressive environments, and so on) and environment care.

polypropylene (PP) --- composites --- natural fiber --- fabric --- compression molding --- flax fibers --- basalt fibers --- intraply flax/basalt hybrid --- low-velocity impact --- mechanical properties --- polyamide 11 --- interweaving flax-basalt fibers --- hybrid composites --- flexural properties --- natural fibers --- hybridization --- Unidirectional (UD) composites --- hybrid bio-composite --- natural fiber --- extrusion --- jute --- renewable --- flax fibres --- low-velocity impact --- hybrid composites --- mechanical properties --- damage mechanisms

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There is growing interest in light metallic alloys for a wide number of applications owing to their processing efficiency, processability, long service life, and environmental sustainability. Aluminum, magnesium, and titanium alloys are addressed in this Special Issue, however, the predominant role played by aluminum. The collection of papers published here covers a wide range of topics that generally characterize the performance of the alloys after manufacturing by conventional and innovative processing routes.

aluminum alloy --- quenching process --- material property --- cooling rate --- plastic strain --- residual stress --- 2024-T4 aluminum alloys --- microarc oxidation --- anode pulse-width --- FEP --- adhesion strength --- wear resistance --- titanium aluminides --- hot compression --- dynamic recrystallization --- microstructure --- Al alloy --- remanufacturing --- hot rolling --- activation energy --- alloy --- 7XXX Al alloy --- spray deposited --- hot deformation behavior --- precipitation --- mechanical alloying --- Al–Si alloy --- mechanical properties --- consolidation --- Ti6Al4V titanium alloy --- resistance spot welding --- mechanical properties --- microstructure --- aluminum alloy --- 7003 alloy --- fatigue properties --- thermomechanical treatment --- fractography --- magnesium alloy --- compressive strength --- hot workability --- processing map --- hot forging --- Al-5Mg wire electrode --- Zr --- wire feedability --- microstructure --- mechanical properties --- commercially pure titanium --- rotary-die equal-channel angular pressing --- cold rolling --- ultra-fine grain --- tensile property --- creep --- hot working --- constitutive equations --- solid solution hardening --- high pressure die casting --- Al-Si-Cu alloys --- iron --- sludge --- intermetallics --- fatigue behavior --- high temperature --- tensile properties --- microstructural changes --- AlSi9Cu3(Fe) --- AlSi11Cu2(Fe) --- AlSi12Cu1(Fe) --- hydroforming --- springback --- FEM simulation --- UNS A92024-T3 --- hardening criteria --- selective laser melting --- AlSi10Mg alloy --- processing temperature --- aging treatment