Materials Performance
and Characterization (MPC)

Cover of Materials Performance and Characterization

About this Journal

Materials Performance and Characterization (MPC) provides high-quality papers on both the theoretical and practical aspects of the processing, structure, properties, and performance of materials used in:

  • mechanical
  • transportation
  • aerospace
  • energy and
  • medical devices.

Materials Covered: (but not limited to)

  • Metals and alloys
  • Glass and ceramics
  • Polymers
  • Composite materials
  • Textiles and nanomaterials

Topics Covered:

  • Integrity of materials in mechanical testing
  • Fatigue and fracture
  • Corrosion
  • Wear and erosion
  • Integrity of components and systems such as:
    • Rolling element bearings
    • Piping and pressure vessels
    • Fasteners
    • Space technology
    • Nanotechnology

The journal publishes articles on both qualitative and quantitative methods used to characterize materials including all forms of microscopy, chemical analysis, and nondestructive evaluation.