Best Papers Awarded in 2021 by <i>Materials Transactions</i>

Abstract

This paper introduces the 11 best papers awarded in 2021 by Materials Transactions. Their brief summaries are given to overview current research areas. The best papers were carefully selected from the 6 different research areas such as (1) materials physics, (2) microstructures of materials, (3) mechanics of materials, (4) materials chemistry, (5) materials processing, and (6) engineering materials and their applications. Six out of the 11 best papers are those specially selected for young scientists whose ages are 35 or below. An important trend in the year of 2020 is that four out of the 11 best papers are concerned with high-entropy alloys, reflecting current research based on a national project.

Best Papers Awarded in 2022 by <i>Materials Transactions</i>

“…Here, we introduce the eight awarded papers 18) and this is our third opportunity for the introduction of the best papers following the first and second announcements made in 2020 9) and 2021. 10) All the awarded papers are based on cutting edge research fulfilling one or more of the following requirements: (a) sufficient originality, (b) highly influential (good potential for significant research advancement), (c) solving long-term problem, and (d) being far ahead of others. The selection committees for the award carefully evaluated the papers recommended by referees of reviewing processes, editorial members of Materials Transactions and board members of the Japan Institute of Metals and Materials.…”

Best Papers Awarded by JILM and JSTP in <i>Materials Transactions</i>

“…Authors may submit papers through either one of the 14 institutes and societies depending on the specialties in terms of materials, analytical procedures and processing technologies, although some institutes and societies accept the submission only from members including expected members. Thus far, Materials Transactions has announced high quality papers which received the best papers awards in 2019, 2020 and 2021 from The Japan Institute of Metals and Materials (JIMM), [7][8][9] of which editorial office coordinates the publication from the 14 institutes and societies.…”