1. Introduction of laser additive manufacturing technologies for metallic components
Part I. Designed Multi-materials for Additive Manufacturing 2. Nanoscale ceramic reinforced Al-based nanocomposites by laser additive manufacturing 3. Novel carbonaceous nanomaterial (Carbon nanotubes/ Graphene) reinforced Ti- and Al-based nanocomposites by laser additive manufacturing 4. Ceramic particle reinforced Ni-based composites with gradient reinforcement/matrix interface by laser additive manufacturing 5. In-situ ceramic toughened Ti-Ni/ Ti-Al intermetallics-based composites by laser additive manufacturing 6. Hard-to-process W-based material modified by nanoparticles processed by laser additive manufacturing
Part II. Tailored Processes for Additive Manufacturing AM 7. How powder particles are deposited before AM 8. How powder particles absorb laser energy during AM 9. How powder particles are melted by laser during AM 10. How the molten pool is formed during AM 11. How the melt flows and solidifies during/after AM
Part III. Novel Structures for Additive Manufacturing AM 12. Laser AM of lightweight reticulated shell structure with elevated compressive property inspired by diving bell of water spider 13. Laser AM of novel porous structure with highly expanded helicoidal organization and high strength and toughness inspired by Cancer Pagurus's claw 14. Laser AM of bi-directionally corrugated panel structure with shock absorption and resistance function inspired by mantis shrimp 15. Laser AM of gradient porous structure with thermal management and protection function inspired by Norway spruce stem 16. Laser AM of novel lattice structure with compression-induced-twisting (CIT) function inspired by front wing of beetle
Part IV. High-performance/Multi-functionality and High-end Applications of Additive Manufacturing 17. Forming accuracy property: Stress, deformation and dimensional accuracy control for selective laser melted Ti- and Al-based light-alloy components 18. Strength and toughness property 19. Corrosion performance 20. Oxidation performance 21. High-end applications and case studies 22. Summary and outlook of future directions and perspectives for additive manufacturing research and development