Bernacki, M.Logé, R.E.Coupez, T.2014-11-142014-11-142014-11-14201110.1016/j.scriptamat.2010.11.032https://infoscience.epfl.ch/handle/20.500.14299/108770The paper describes a level set framework for the finite-element modelling of recrystallization in polycrystalline materials, including the nucleation, primary recrystallization and grain growth stages. A set of convection- reinitialization-diffusion equations is implemented within a finite-element formulation to describe boundary motion, according to a kinetic law relating the velocity of the boundary to a thermodynamic driving force. Different theoretical test cases illustrate the potential of the method for simulations of recrystallization and grain growth following large plastic deformation and/or considering complex microstructures. © 2010 Acta Materialia Inc. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.Boundary motionComplex microstructuresDiffusion equationsFinite elementFinite element formulationsFinite element modellingGrain growthGrain size and shapeGrowth stagesKinetic lawLarge plastic deformationLevel setLevel set frameworkNucleationPolycrystalline materialsPrimary recrystallizationRecrystallizationRecrystallization (metallurgy)RecrystallizationsReinitializationTest caseThermodynamic driving forcestext::journal::journal article::research article