Advances in Solidification Processing

Melt solidification is the shortest and most viable route to obtain components, starting from the design to the finished products. Hence, a sound knowledge of the solidification of metallic materials is essential for the development of advanced structural metallic components that drive modern technological societies. As a result, there have been innumerable efforts and full conferences dedicated to this important subject [1-6]. In addition, there are various scientific journals fully devoted to investigating the various aspects which give rise to various solidification microstructures [7-9]. [...]