Editorial

摘要

The present issue of the International Journal of Microstructure and Materials Properties comprises five spontaneous papers discussing mechanical and microstructure properties of various casting metallic and non-metallic ceramic composites. The following papers have been included in this issue. Dasgupta et al. present combined effects of composite making, ageing and extrusion on property improvements in aluminium alloy. The present paper reports attempts made at enhancing the mechanical and wear resistance properties of a commonly used aluminium alloy, the 7075 alloy by different routes.