Author Identifier

Lai Chang Zhang: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0661-2051

Document Type

Journal Article

Publication Title

Progress in Materials Science

Volume

153

Publisher

Elsevier

School

Centre for Advanced Materials and Manufacturing / School of Engineering

RAS ID

81930

Funders

National Key R&D Program of China (2020YFA0714900) / Major Research Plan of the National Natural Science Foundation of China (92266102) / National Natural Science Foundation of China (52433016, 52271135) / ECU DVC strategic Research Support Fund (23965)

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Xie, L., Sun, H., Wen, Y., Hua, L., & Zhang, L. C. (2025). Electromagnetic treatment enhancing performance of metal materials: A review. Progress in Materials Science, 153, 101488. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pmatsci.2025.101488

Abstract

Due to the limitations of traditional metal processing methods, including high energy consumption, slow process dynamics and possible introduction of defects, electromagnetic treatment has been highlighted as a more environment-friendly and energy-efficient alternative, which can efficiently and selectively enhance material properties. This article summarizes the latest advances in electromagnetic treatment of metal materials to enhance material performance and outlooks the directions in electromagnetic treatment technology. It delves into electromagnetic field applications in manipulating the microstructure and properties. First, it explores the potential mechanisms of interaction between electromagnetic fields and metal materials, including thermal and athermal effects. Afterwards, it provides a structured overview of how electromagnetic fields affect multiple aspects of metal microstructure, such as grain size, phase composition, dislocation density and defect repair. The article also summarizes the influences of electromagnetic treatment on the physical and mechanical properties of metals, such as tensile strength, fatigue resistance, wear performance, corrosion resistance, impact toughness and the modification of residual stress state. Finally, it sheds new insights into great potentials of electromagnetic treatment technology in optimizing metal materials for a variety of industrial applications and points out challenges and future research directions.

DOI

10.1016/j.pmatsci.2025.101488

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