Celebrating Excellence in Thermodynamics: “Third Generation Calphad for Key Elements” Receives Editor’s Choice Award

The Impact of Third Generation Calphad Models

Third-generation Calphad models represent a significant advancement over previous generations. These models address some of the limitations of earlier descriptions, such as how to extrapolate thermodynamic data for both liquid and solid phases. They also aim to make the descriptions valid and reliable from 0 K instead of room temperature, introducing more physically based models.

The impact of these models is far-reaching. They provide a solid foundation for the computational design and simulation of multicomponent materials, enabling more accurate predictions of phase equilibria and thermodynamic properties. This, in turn, has significant implications for various applications, including alloy development, additive manufacturing, and process metallurgy.

About the Journal and Award Selection

The Journal of Phase Equilibria and Diffusion (JPED) is a bimonthly, peer-reviewed publication that explores the properties of phases in inorganic materials, with a special focus on alloy systems. It features research on crystallography, chemistry, diffusion, thermodynamics, and kinetics, with contributions from international experts. JPED also includes phase diagram evaluations and covers various aspects of phase transformations, solidification, and environmental performance. Every year, the editorial team of JPED reviews the published papers to select a few exceptional ones for the Editor’s Choice Award. The selection process considers various factors such as the quality of research, clarity of text and figures, originality, and relevance to the field.

This recognition is particularly meaningful as the manuscript was part of a special tribute issue of the journal, commemorating the 100th anniversary of Mats Hillert’s birth.

Qing Chen’s Other Achievements

Prof. Qing Chen’s recognition with the Editor’s Choice Award is one of many accolades he has received throughout his career. Notably, his paper A Review of Calphad Modeling of Ordered Phases received the JPED Editor’s Choice Award in 2018.