1 Introduction; 1.1 Discontinuously Reinforced Metal Matrix Composites; 1.2 Fundamental Aspects of Metal Matrix Composites; 1.2.1 Reconsidering the Matrix and Reinforcement Phases; 1.2.2 Fundamentals Behind the Design of Inhomogeneity; 1.3 Classification of Inhomogeneous Phases; 1.3.1 Isolated Microstructure; 1.3.2 Bar and Laminated/Ring-Like Microstructure; 1.3.3 3D Network Microstructure; 1.3.4 Bi-continuous Microstructure; 1.3.5 Theoretical Justification; 1.4 Discontinuously Reinforced Titanium Matrix Composites; References

2 Design and Fabrication of Network-Structured Pure Ti Matrix Composites2.1 Design of Network-Structured Composites; 2.2 Fabrication of Network-Structured Composites; 2.3 Strengthening and Toughening Mechanisms of Network-Structured Composites; 2.4 Fabrication of (Ti5Si3 + Ti2C)/Ti Composites with Network Microstructure; References; 3 Microstructure Characteristics of Ti6Al4V Matrix Composites with Network Microstructure; 3.1 Microstructure Characteristics; 3.2 Effects of Sintering Parameters on Microstructure of the Composites; 3.3 Effects of TiBw Volume Fractions on Microstructure

5.2.3 Fracture and Strengthening Mechanisms5.3 Rolling Deformation; 5.4 Superplastic Tensile Deformation; 5.4.1 Superplastic Tensile Behavior; 5.4.2 Superplastic Deformation Mechanism; 5.4.3 Comparative Study on Superplastic Behaviors of Titanium Alloy and Composites; References; 6 Effects of Heat Treatment on Microstructure and Properties of TiBw/Ti6Al4V Composites; 6.1 Design of Heat Treatment Parameters; 6.2 Microstructure Evolution; 6.3 Mechanical Property Evolution; 6.4 Effects of Heat Treatment on the Extruded Composites; References