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22nd ATHENS International Conference on Materials Science & Engineering (ICMSE-26) scheduled on June 3-5, 2026 Athens (Greece)

ICMSE-26

URL: https://eamae.erpub.org/conference/203
Event Date: 2026-06-03 ~ 2026-06-05
Submission Date: 2026-05-15
Organizer: EAMAE
Location: Athens, Greece

Materials Engineering Ceramic Engineering Engineering & Computer Science (General)

Call for papers/Topics

Topics of Interest for Submission include, but are Not Limited to:

1. Fundamentals of Materials Science

This area covers the "why" behind material behavior at the atomic level.

Atomic Structure and Bonding:
- Quantum mechanics of atoms.
- Primary bonds (Ionic, Covalent, Metallic).
- Secondary bonds (Van der Waals, Hydrogen bonding).

Crystallography and Crystal Structures:
- Unit cells and Bravais lattices.
- Miller indices (planes and directions).
- Crystalline vs. Amorphous materials.
- Polymorphism and Allotropy.

Imperfections in Solids:
- Point defects (Vacancies, Interstitials, Schottky/Frenkel defects).
- Line defects (Dislocations: Edge, Screw, and Mixed).
- Interfacial defects (Grain boundaries, Twin boundaries).
- Bulk or volume defects.

2. Thermodynamics and Kinetics

These topics govern how materials change over time and under different environmental conditions.

Thermodynamics of Materials:
- Laws of thermodynamics applied to solids.
- Phase equilibria and Gibbs Phase Rule.
- Free energy-composition diagrams.

Phase Diagrams:
- Unary and Binary systems.
- Eutectic, Eutectoid, Peritectic, and Peritectoid reactions.
- The Iron-Carbon system ($Fe-Fe_3C$).

Kinetics and Diffusion:
- Fick’s First and Second Laws of Diffusion.
- Mechanisms of diffusion (Vacancy vs. Interstitial).
- Nucleation and growth kinetics.
- TTT (Time-Temperature-Transformation) diagrams.

3. Classes of Materials

Materials are generally categorized based on their chemical makeup and physical properties.

Metals and Alloys:
- Ferrous alloys (Steels and Cast irons).
- Non-ferrous alloys (Aluminum, Titanium, Magnesium, Copper).
- Superalloys for high-temperature applications.

Ceramics and Glasses:
- Structure of ionic crystals.
- Traditional vs. Advanced ceramics.
- Glass transition temperature and silicate structures.

Polymers:
- Molecular weight and Degree of polymerization.
- Thermoplastics vs. Thermosets.
- Crystallinity in polymers.
- Elastomers.

Composites:
- Particle-reinforced vs. Fiber-reinforced.
- Matrix types (MMC, CMC, PMC).
- Rule of Mixtures.

4. Material Properties

This describes how a material responds to external stimuli.

Mechanical Properties:
- Stress-strain behavior (Elastic and Plastic deformation).
- Hardness, Toughness, and Ductility.
- Fracture mechanics (Brittle vs. Ductile).
- Fatigue and Creep.

Electrical Properties:
- Conductivity and Resistivity.
- Energy band structures.
- Semiconductors (Intrinsic vs. Extrinsic).
- Dielectrics and Piezoelectricity.

Thermal Properties:
- Heat capacity and Thermal expansion.
- Thermal conductivity.
- Thermal shock resistance.

Magnetic and Optical Properties:
- Diamagnetism, Paramagnetism, Ferromagnetism.
- Refraction, Reflection, and Absorption.
- Photoluminescence and Lasers.

5. Processing and Manufacturing

How we turn raw materials into useful shapes and components.

Metal Processing: Casting, Forging, Rolling, Extrusion, and Powder Metallurgy.

Polymer Processing: Injection molding, Blow molding, and 3D printing (Additive Manufacturing).

Ceramic Processing: Pressing, Slip casting, and Sintering.

Heat Treatment: Annealing, Quenching, Tempering, and Precipitation hardening.

6. Advanced and Functional Materials

Modern frontiers in MSE.

Nanomaterials: Carbon nanotubes, Graphene, and Quantum dots.

Biomaterials: Biocompatibility, Implants, and Tissue engineering.

Electronic/Optoelectronic Materials: Thin films and Photovoltaics.

Smart Materials: Shape memory alloys and Electroactive polymers.

Energy Materials: Battery electrodes, Fuel cells, and Supercapacitors.

7. Characterization Techniques

The tools used to "see" and measure material attributes.

Microscopy: Optical, SEM (Scanning Electron), and TEM (Transmission Electron).

Diffraction: X-ray Diffraction (XRD).

Spectroscopy: XPS, EDX, and FTIR.

Thermal Analysis: DSC (Differential Scanning Calorimetry) and TGA (Thermogravimetric Analysis).

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