ACTA METALLURGICA SINICA

Scope & Guideline

Forging Connections Between Research and Application

Introduction

Immerse yourself in the scholarly insights of ACTA METALLURGICA SINICA with our comprehensive guidelines detailing its aims and scope. This page is your resource for understanding the journal's thematic priorities. Stay abreast of trending topics currently drawing significant attention and explore declining topics for a full picture of evolving interests. Our selection of highly cited topics and recent high-impact papers is curated within these guidelines to enhance your research impact.
LanguageChinese
ISSN0412-1961
PublisherSCIENCE PRESS
Support Open AccessNo
CountryChina
TypeJournal
Convergefrom 1978 to 1991, from 1996 to 2024
AbbreviationACTA METALL SIN / Acta Metall. Sin.
Frequency12 issues/year
Time To First Decision-
Time To Acceptance-
Acceptance Rate-
Home Page-
Address16 DONGHUANGCHENGGEN NORTH ST, BEIJING 100717, PEOPLES R CHINA

Aims and Scopes

ACTA METALLURGICA SINICA focuses on the advancement of metallurgical science and engineering, emphasizing materials characterization, processing, and performance. The journal serves as a platform for disseminating innovative research that contributes to the understanding and application of metallic materials.
  1. Materials Characterization:
    The journal emphasizes advanced techniques for characterizing the microstructure, mechanical properties, and corrosion behavior of metallic materials, often using methods such as neutron diffraction and electron microscopy.
  2. Processing Techniques:
    Research on various processing methods, including additive manufacturing, welding, and heat treatment, is a core area, highlighting how these techniques influence material properties and performance.
  3. Materials for Extreme Conditions:
    There is a significant focus on the development and analysis of materials designed for high-temperature, high-pressure, and corrosive environments, particularly in aerospace, nuclear, and automotive applications.
  4. High-Entropy Alloys and Novel Alloys:
    The journal showcases emerging research on high-entropy alloys and other novel metallic systems, exploring their unique mechanical and thermal properties and potential applications.
  5. Interfacial and Residual Stress Analysis:
    Studies addressing the effects of interfacial phenomena and residual stresses on material performance, especially in composite and welded structures, are frequently published.
ACTA METALLURGICA SINICA has increasingly focused on several emerging themes that reflect current trends in materials science and engineering. These trends indicate a shift towards innovative technologies and methodologies that address contemporary challenges in metallurgy.
  1. Additive Manufacturing Innovations:
    There is a notable increase in research related to additive manufacturing processes, particularly for metal 3D printing, which highlights advancements in materials design and processing techniques.
  2. High-Entropy Alloys and Complex Systems:
    The exploration of high-entropy alloys has gained momentum, focusing on their unique properties and potential applications in various demanding environments.
  3. Sustainability and Eco-Friendly Materials:
    Research emphasizing the development of sustainable materials and processes, including biodegradable alloys and recycling methods, is becoming more prominent as environmental concerns grow.
  4. Machine Learning and Data-Driven Approaches:
    The integration of machine learning and artificial intelligence in materials research is on the rise, facilitating predictive modeling and optimization of material properties.
  5. Nanostructured and Composite Materials:
    There is an increasing interest in nanostructured materials and composites, particularly their mechanical properties, processing techniques, and applications in lightweight and high-performance applications.

Declining or Waning

While ACTA METALLURGICA SINICA continues to evolve, certain themes have seen a decline in prominence over recent years. This may reflect shifts in research focus within the metallurgical community or the emergence of new technologies and methodologies.
  1. Traditional Alloy Design:
    Research on conventional alloy systems, such as carbon steels or simple binary alloys, has decreased as interest shifts towards complex and high-entropy alloys that offer improved performance.
  2. Static Mechanical Testing:
    There is a waning interest in static mechanical testing methodologies, with researchers increasingly favoring dynamic testing and in-situ observation techniques that provide more comprehensive insights into material behavior.
  3. Conventional Coating Techniques:
    The focus on traditional coating methods, such as galvanizing and conventional thermal spraying, has declined in favor of advanced surface modification techniques and novel coating materials that enhance performance.
  4. Empirical Modeling Approaches:
    The reliance on empirical models for predicting material behavior is decreasing, as there is a growing trend toward data-driven approaches and machine learning techniques that offer more precise predictions.
  5. Basic Metallurgical Education Topics:
    Research focused on foundational metallurgical education and basic material science principles has become less frequent, as the field moves towards more specialized and advanced topics.

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