Article
Chemistry, Physical
Xindi Ma, Xilei Bian, Nizhen Zhang, Renwei Liu, Xiangru Chen, Kang Sun, Yandong Jia, Qing Wang, Gang Wang
Summary: In this study, atomic disordered Cu50Zr50 metallic glass thin films with different structural heterogeneities were prepared by controlling the substrate temperature. Work-hardening behavior was observed in the films and the thermal history was found to affect the viscoelasticity. The activation volume of heterogeneity was linked to the correlation length of viscoelastic heterogeneity, providing insights into the relationship between structural heterogeneity and work hardening behavior.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Zhiming Jiao, Kuo Li, Zhiqiang Li, Zhihua Wang
Summary: The novel transformation-induced plasticity-reinforced metallic glass matrix composite, Ti40Ni38Ce2Cu20, shows extensive strain hardening and high compression strength under both quasi-static and dynamic loadings. The difference in toughness between the crystalline phase and glass matrix leads to a blocking effect and excellent plasticity at low strain rates, while similar toughness at dynamic strain rates results in decreased plasticity and dendrites punctured by multiple shear bands. Extensive strain hardening under dynamic compression indicates that transformation-induced plasticity within the dendrites plays a dominant role in plastic flow.
JOURNAL OF NON-CRYSTALLINE SOLIDS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Y. Ran, M. Zhang, R. S. Han, J. W. Qiao
Summary: By modulating beta-phase stabilizing elements, three metallic glass matrix composites (MGMCs) with stable beta-phase were developed. The mechanical behavior of the composites, based on dislocation-mediated plasticity, varies due to the difference in slip systems generated by plastic deformation within dendrites. A quantitative model for predicting yield strengths in MGMCs has been established successfully, providing useful guidance for the design of ductile MGMCs for structural applications at ambient temperature.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
J. L. Yuan, R. T. Zhu, P. D. Han, Z. Wang
Summary: Deformation behavior of a metastable Ti-based metallic glass matrix composite (MGMC) is closely related to temperature and strain rate in the supercooled liquid region. The state of the amorphous matrix changes with temperature, resulting in different mechanical responses. The remarkable strain rate sensitivity allows this MGMC to achieve a strength of 1,355 MPa, which is higher than most MGMCs at different strain rates. Additionally, serration deformation induced by martensite transformation is observed in the MGMC, different from the serrated flow caused by shear band movement in metallic glasses. The serration behavior changes concurrently with the martensite transformation.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
C. Y. Liu, Y. X. Zhang, G. Yuan, C. Y. Zhang, R. D. K. Misra, J. Kang
Summary: The study proposes a novel composition and design strategy for Fe78.9B11.8Si7.6C1Cu0.7 alloy, which successfully achieves excellent magnetic properties and plasticity in Fe-based metallic glasses. This innovation is expected to contribute to the development of next-generation magnetic materials.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2022)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Aytekin Hitit, Ziya Ozgur Yazici, Pelin Ozturk, Hakan Sahin, Ahmet Malik Asgin, Burcu Hitit
Summary: The effects of annealing on microstructure and mechanical properties of Ni36.3Co25W23.7B15 bulk metallic glass were investigated. It was found that the formation of CoWB phase improved the hardness of the composite, but changes in microstructure affected the indentation fracture toughness.
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING A-STRUCTURAL MATERIALS PROPERTIES MICROSTRUCTURE AND PROCESSING
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Guoning Ji, Jun Xiang, Jingsong Wei, Minghua Chen, Rongda Zhao, Xiaofeng Wu, Shunhua Chen, Fufa Wu
Summary: The tensile plastic stability of Ti-based metallic glass composites with substrates of titanium alloys is greatly influenced by the yield strength and geometrical dimension of the substrate. High-strength Ti6Al4V (T64) alloy substrate enhances the ductility of the MGC, while low-strength pure titanium (PT) substrate leads to worsened plastic stability. Increasing the thickness ratio of the PT substrate remarkably enhances the plastic stability of the MGC bimetals.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Christoph Gammer, Christian Rentenberger, Denise Beitelschmidt, Andrew M. Minor, Juergen Eckert
Summary: In this study, a tailored BMG nanocomposite containing a high density of monodisperse nanocrystals with a size of around 20 nm was fabricated using a combination of mechanical and thermal treatment of Cu36Zr48Al8Ag8 well below the crystallization temperature. Direct observations showed that the achieved nanocomposite has the potential to inhibit catastrophic fracture in tension, indicating that a sufficient number of nanoscale structural heterogeneities can lead to BMG composites with superior mechanical properties.
MATERIALS & DESIGN
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Dingming Liu, Yufan Li, Zhengwang Zhu, Haifeng Zhang, Wenke Zha
Summary: Composition design in the field of Ti-based in-situ dendrite reinforced bulk metallic glass composites has been a great challenge. This study proposes a simple and effective strategy to tailor the dendrite composition and volume fraction using Ti-6Al-4V alloy, and successfully prepares a series of in-situ dendrite reinforced BMGCs based on this strategy.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY-JMR&T
(2022)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Jiacheng Zhang, Mao Zhang, Xinyun Wang, Mo Li
Summary: Making composites with crystalline inclusions can improve plasticity in brittle metallic glasses. In this study, a new metallic glass matrix composite with a gradient network architecture was demonstrated. The unique microstructure of the composite leads to significant strain delocalization, delaying the generation of catastrophic shear bands. This is achieved by forming diffuse embryonic shear bands in the thin crystalline network interface and hindering/guiding their formation and movement in thick crystalline network regions.
SCRIPTA MATERIALIA
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yogesh Prabhu, S. Vincent, Adithya Nair, Wan Kim, E. S. Park, Jatin Bhatt
Summary: In this study, a thermodynamic approach is proposed to identify glass-forming composition in a biodegradable Mg-Ca-Zn system by optimizing the chemical enthalpy and atomic mismatch entropy. The glassy nature of the alloy is confirmed through experimental analyses, and the thermodynamic effects of Zn addition on glass-forming ability are systematically investigated.
METALLURGICAL AND MATERIALS TRANSACTIONS A-PHYSICAL METALLURGY AND MATERIALS SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Lei Zhang, Shuang Su, Wujing Fu, Jianfei Sun, Zhiliang Ning, Alfonso H. W. Ngan, Yongjiang Huang
Summary: The structural evolution near the crystalline/matrix interface in CuZr-based metallic glass composite (MGC) was investigated using in situ transmission electron microscope (TEM) tensile straining and molecular dynamics (MD) simulation. Plastic deformation of the crystalline phase occurred before the amorphous phase, involving recoverable martensite transformation, dislocation accumulation at the interface, and local amorphization between grains. Fracture did not occur along the interphase interface, but within the crystalline phase near the interface, indicating a strong interface and high work hardening rate of the crystalline phase. MD simulations revealed that the amorphous phase was marginally metastable compared to the stable B2 phase, while the B19' martensitic phase was metastable with higher energy, explaining the easy mutual transformation between B2 and amorphous phase, and the less frequent transformation product of B19' phase from B2 during straining.
COMPOSITES PART B-ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Songshan Jiang, Yongjiang Huang, Peng Xue, Qing Du, Weinan Ru, Shu Guo, Chao He, Zhiliang Ning, Jianfei Sun
Summary: The volume fraction of the crystalline phase plays a significant role in the deformation behaviors of the CuZrAlNb bulk metallic glass composite, with a critical volume fraction determining the plastic deformation of the material. Unrestrained shear bands by the crystalline phase affect the plasticity of the composite material, while larger crystalline phases bear more strain and improve the mechanical properties of the material.
JOURNAL OF NON-CRYSTALLINE SOLIDS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Tianxu Zhao, Songshan Jiang, Qingxin Cui, Xianxue Zhang, Zhiliang Ning, Hongbo Fan, Jianfei Sun, Yongjiang Huang
Summary: In this study, the deformation behaviors of a Cu47.5Zr48Al4Nb0.5 bulk metallic glass composite (BMGC) in the temperature ranging from 663 K to 763 K have been investigated. The studied BMGC exhibits superplasticity within the supercooled liquid region (SLR) and the deformation involves both homogeneous and inhomogeneous modes. The temperature dependence of deformation behaviors in BMGCs was better understood through this study.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2023)
Article
Metallurgy & Metallurgical Engineering
S. Suresh, M. Navaneetha Krishnan, S. C. Vettivel
Summary: This study focused on the workability and work hardening performance of Mg specimen and MgB4C composites prepared by powder metallurgy. The characterization of the powders and composites was performed using SEM, EDS, and XRD. The results demonstrated that Mg-15% B4C composite exhibited better workability and work hardening compared to Mg specimen and Mg-(5-10%) B4C composites. The findings of this study have significant implications for improving the performance of magnesium alloys.
JOURNAL OF MAGNESIUM AND ALLOYS
(2022)
Review
Engineering, Industrial
A. T. Clare, R. S. Mishra, M. Merklein, H. Tan, I. Todd, L. Chechik, J. Li, M. Bambach
Summary: The authors provide a comprehensive insight into the mechanics of additive manufacturing process, discussing how thermodynamics affect microstructure and properties. They also analyze the impact of processing conditions and traditional casting methods on modifying solidification microstructure, as well as discuss the material types and alloy families in powder bed fusion and directed energy deposition.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS PROCESSING TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Metallurgy & Metallurgical Engineering
Biaobiao Yang, Chenying Shi, Xianjue Ye, Jianwei Teng, Ruilin Lai, Yujie Cui, Dikai Guan, Hongwei Cui, Yunping Li, Akihiko Chiba
Summary: The inconsistencies in the correlation between Gd content and slip activities of Mg alloys require further investigation. The traditional analysis methods are time-consuming and cannot recognize partial slip modes. A modified lattice rotation analysis is proposed to efficiently distinguish all potential slip modes and provide statistical results for slip activities in Mg alloy matrix. This method clarifies the quantitative explanation for the high ductility of Mg-Gd alloy with enhanced non-basal slips, cross-slip, and postponed twinning activities.
JOURNAL OF MAGNESIUM AND ALLOYS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yuhe Huang, Junheng Gao, Shuize Wang, Dikai Guan, Yidong Xu, Xiaogang Hu, W. Mark Rainforth, Qiang Zhu, Iain Todd
Summary: The effects of metastability engineering on tuning deformation behavior and mechanisms in TiZrHfTaX high entropy alloys were investigated. It was found that the activation of various deformation mechanisms can be effectively tuned by varying the tantalum content. The comprehensive strengthening effect of transformation induced plasticity and twinning induced plasticity plays a key role in improving the work hardening capability and mechanical performance of the alloys. Based on the current results, the conventional bond order and d-orbital energy level diagram were extended to the high entropy alloys, providing insights for the design of ductile high entropy alloys with expected deformation mechanisms and optimized mechanical performance.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Lucy Farquhar, George Maddison, Liam Hardwick, Frances Livera, Iain Todd, Russell Goodall
Summary: High Entropy Alloys (HEAs) have stable microstructures and good mechanical properties, especially when manufactured by additive manufacturing. In this study, in-situ alloying during Additive Manufacture was explored as a method for alloy development. Experimental results showed that this method can effectively screen the feasibility of different alloys and identify potential issues.
Article
Engineering, Industrial
F. Freeman, L. Chechik, B. Thomas, I. Todd
Summary: Directed energy deposition (DED) is a promising technology for repairing aerospace components, but concerns about variation in microstructure and mechanical properties have limited its adoption. In this study, we developed an industrially-suitable control algorithm using a low-cost coaxial camera and statistical process control techniques to identify representative melt pool images. Testing on long builds confirmed that the control algorithm successfully eliminated component-scale trends in melt pool size and achieved improved mechanical homogeneity.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS PROCESSING TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Liang Yuan, Xun Zeng, Xingjian Zhao, Yanheng Xie, Joao Gandra, Dikai Guan
Summary: A fine-grained Al alloy wire with high ultimate tensile strength and work hardening capability was developed through a novel bulk-consolidation FSE process. The wire demonstrated excellent ductility and acceptable yield strength compared to the initial Al sheet, and its yield strength could be further improved by a simple heat treatment.
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING A-STRUCTURAL MATERIALS PROPERTIES MICROSTRUCTURE AND PROCESSING
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Yuhe Huang, Everth Hernandez -Nava, Xiaogang Hu, Iain Todd, Qiang Zhu
Summary: This study reports an unusual martensitic strain accommodation mechanism in an electron beam processed metastable beta-Ti alloy. The research reveals a fine-grained microstructure with ultrafine laths of martensites embedded within the beta structure. The findings provide an alternative route for utilizing the martensitic strain accommodation mechanism, benefiting additive manufacturing beta-Ti alloy components with desired mechanical performance.
SCRIPTA MATERIALIA
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Xingjian Zhao, Xun Zeng, Liang Yuan, Joao Gandra, Qamar Hayat, Mingwen Bai, W. Mark Rainforth, Dikai Guan
Summary: Mg-3Al-1Zn-0.2Mn (wt.%, AZ31B) wires with fine grains and a heterogeneous grain size distribution were successfully produced using the CoreFlowTM process. The wires exhibited a weakened texture and needle-like regions with different orientations at the edge. The engineering ultimate tensile strength (UTS) increased by 58% with equivalent elongation (El) compared to the as-received material, attributed to grain refinement, texture weakening, and redistribution of second phase particles.
SCRIPTA MATERIALIA
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Martina Ruffino, John Nutter, Xun Zeng, Dikai Guan, W. Mark Rainforth, Anthony T. Paxton
Summary: This study presents a model based on twinning disconnections to investigate the faceting phenomenon in single, double, and triple twin boundaries in magnesium. The theoretical predictions of commensurate facets in single and double twin boundaries are validated by transmission electron microscopy observations of a Mg-1.18wt%Al-1.77wt%Nd alloy with single, double, and rare triple twins. The study discusses the influence of facets on the macroscopic orientation of twin interfaces.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Proceedings Paper
Engineering, Mechanical
Carolyn Atkins, L. T. G. (Bart) van de Vorst, Andrew Conley, Szigfrid Farkas, Emmanuel Hugot, Gyorgy Mezo, Katherine Morris, Melanie Roulet, Robert M. Snell, Fabio Tenegi-Sangines, Iain Todd, Afrodisio Vega-Moreno, Hermine Schnetler
Summary: Additive Manufacture (AM), also known as 3D printing, offers the advantage of layer-by-layer construction from a digital design, allowing for increased design-space and the creation of complex structures. The OPTICON A2IM Cookbook serves as a resource for adopting AM in astronomical hardware, with a focus on lightweight mirror fabrication.
ADVANCES IN OPTICAL AND MECHANICAL TECHNOLOGIES FOR TELESCOPES AND INSTRUMENTATION V
(2022)
Proceedings Paper
Engineering, Mechanical
Robert M. Snell, Carolyn Atkins, Hermine Schnetler, Younes Chahid, Mat Beardsley, Michael Harris, Chenxi Zhang, Richard Pears, Ben Thomas, Henry Saunders, Alexander Sloane, George Maddison, Iain Todd
Summary: Fabricating mirrors using additive manufacturing is a promising but under-researched production method. Understanding issues such as porosity's influence on optical properties is essential before fully adopting additive manufacturing for mirror substrates. The study found that eliminating defects relies on a complex interaction of process parameters and material properties, with residual laser heating being a significant factor. Additionally, the use of hot isostatic press was investigated and prototypes of Cassegrain CubeSat were successfully produced.
ADVANCES IN OPTICAL AND MECHANICAL TECHNOLOGIES FOR TELESCOPES AND INSTRUMENTATION V
(2022)
Proceedings Paper
Engineering, Mechanical
Jitsupa Paenoi, Cyril J. Bourgenot, Carolyn Atkins, Robert M. Snell, Iain Todd, Paul White, Kenneth Parkin, David Ryder, Richard Kotlewski, Scott McPhee, Krittapas Chanchaiworawit, Pearachad Chartsiriwattana, Auychai Laoyang, Teerawat Kuha, Apichat Leckngam, Christophe Buisset, Wiphu Rujopakarn, Saran Poshyachinda
Summary: This paper presents the design and fabrication process of lightweight aluminum freeform prototype mirrors, supported by a Thai-led team with UK support, for applications within the Thai Space Consortium satellite series. The prototypes were manufactured using both conventional and additive manufacturing processes, and their optical surfaces were evaluated using optical metrology techniques.
ADVANCES IN OPTICAL AND MECHANICAL TECHNOLOGIES FOR TELESCOPES AND INSTRUMENTATION V
(2022)
Proceedings Paper
Engineering, Mechanical
Xun Zeng, Dietmar Letzig, Karl Ulrich Kainer, Dikai Guan, Sangbong Yi
Summary: In this study, the influence of Zn or Al addition as a third alloying element on the deformation mechanisms of Mg-Nd-based alloys was investigated. The ZN12 alloy showed lower yield strength and higher fracture strain compared to the AN12 alloy. Slip traces were formed at the early deformation stage in the ZN12 sample, while only a few grains in the AN12 sample showed obvious slip traces. Basal and non-basal slip were preferred in the ZN12 sample compared to the AN12 sample. Both samples exhibited high activity of tensile twinning, but the activation of twins occurred earlier in the ZN12 sample.
MAGNESIUM TECHNOLOGY 2022
(2022)
Proceedings Paper
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Abdullah Alharbi, Ashfaq Khan, Iain Todd, Mohamed Ramadan, Kamran Mumtaz
Summary: This research aims to propose a semisolid heat treatment processing window for Pb-40% Sn alloy as feedstock billets for the 3D printing thixo-forming process. By optimizing the temperature and time of the semisolid heating processing window, this method can adapt to different printed output sizes. It provides a versatile manufacturing route for low-cost production of 3D metal parts with high density and complex geometries.
MATERIALS TODAY-PROCEEDINGS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Y. Liu, K. Zweiacker, C. Liu, J. T. McKeown, J. M. K. Wiezorek
Summary: The evolution of rapid solidification microstructure and solidification interface velocity of hypereutectic Al-20at.%Cu alloy after laser melting has been studied experimentally. It was found that the formation of microstructure was dominated by eutectic, alpha-cell, and banded morphology grains, and the growth modes changed with increasing interface velocity.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Bharat Gwalani, Julian Escobar, Miao Song, Jonova Thomas, Joshua Silverstein, Andrew Chihpin Chuang, Dileep Singh, Michael P. Brady, Yukinori Yamamoto, Thomas R. Watkins, Arun Devaraj
Summary: Castable alumina forming austenitic alloys exhibit superior creep life and oxidation resistance at high temperatures. This study reveals the mechanism behind the enhanced creep performance of these alloys by suppressing primary carbide formation and offers a promising alloy design strategy for high-temperature applications.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Jian Song, Qi Zhang, Songsong Yao, Kunming Yang, Houyu Ma, Jiamiao Ni, Boan Zhong, Yue Liu, Jian Wang, Tongxiang Fan
Summary: Recent studies have shown that achieving an atomically flat surface for metals can greatly improve their oxidation resistance and enhance their electronic-optical applications. Researchers have explored the use of graphene as a covering layer to achieve atomically flat surfaces. They found that high-temperature deposited graphene on copper surfaces formed mono-atomic steps, while annealed copper and transferred graphene on copper interfaces formed multi-atomic steps.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Jennifer A. Glerum, Jon-Erik Mogonye, David C. Dunand
Summary: Elemental powders of Al, Ti, Sc, and Zr are blended and processed via laser powder-bed fusion to create binary and ternary alloys. The microstructural analysis and mechanical testing show that the addition of Ti results in the formation of primary precipitates, while the addition of Sc and Zr leads to the formation of fine grain bands. The Al-0.25Ti-0.25Zr alloy exhibits comparable strain rates to Al-0.5Zr at low stresses, but significantly higher strain rates at higher stresses during compressive creep testing. Finite element modeling suggests that the connectivity of coarse and fine grain regions is a critical factor affecting the creep resistance of the alloys.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
P. Jannotti, B. C. Hornbuckle, J. T. Lloyd, N. Lorenzo, M. Aniska, T. L. Luckenbaugh, A. J. Roberts, A. Giri, K. A. Darling
Summary: This work characterizes the thermo-mechanical behavior of bulk nanocrystalline Cu-Ta alloys under extreme conditions. The experiments reveal that the alloys exhibit unique mechanical properties, behaving differently from conventional nanocrystalline Cu. They do not undergo grain coarsening during extrusion and exhibit behavior similar to coarse-grained Cu.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yiqing Wei, Jingwei Li, Daliang Zhang, Bin Zhang, Zizhen Zhou, Guang Han, Guoyu Wang, Carmelo Prestipino, Pierric Lemoine, Emmanuel Guilmeau, Xu Lu, Xiaoyuan Zhou
Summary: This study proposes a new strategy to modify microstructure by phase regulation, which can simultaneously enhance carrier mobility and reduce lattice thermal conductivity. The addition of Cu in layered SnSe2 induces a phase transition that leads to increased grain size and reduced stacking fault density, resulting in improved carrier mobility and lower lattice thermal conductivity.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Jia Chen, Zhengyu Zhang, Eitan Hershkovitz, Jonathan Poplawsky, Raja Shekar Bhupal Dandu, Chang-Yu Hung, Wenbo Wang, Yi Yao, Lin Li, Hongliang Xin, Honggyu Kim, Wenjun Cai
Summary: In this study, the structural origin of the pH-dependent repassivation mechanisms in multi-principal element alloys (MPEA) was investigated using surface characterization and computational simulations. It was found that selective oxidation in acidic to neutral solutions leads to enhanced nickel enrichment on the surface, resulting in reduced repassivation capability and corrosion resistance.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
X. Y. Xu, C. P. Huang, H. Y. Wang, Y. Z. Li, M. X. Huang
Summary: The limited slip systems of magnesium (Mg) and its alloys hinder their wide applications. By conducting tensile straining experiments, researchers discovered a rate-dependent transition in the dislocation mechanisms of Mg alloys. At high strain rates, glissile dislocations dominate, while easy-glide dislocations dominate at low strain rates. Abundant glissile dislocations do not necessarily improve ductility.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
M. S. Szczerba, M. J. Szczerba
Summary: Inverse temperature dependences of the detwinning stress were observed in face-centered cubic deformation twins in Cu-8at.%Al alloy. The detwinning stress increased with temperature when the pi detwinning mode was involved, but decreased when the pi/3 mode was involved. The dual effect of temperature on the detwinning stress was due to the reduction of internal stresses pre-existing within the deformation twins. The complete reduction of internal stresses at about 530 degrees C led to the equivalence of the critical stresses of different detwinning modes and a decrease in the yield stress anisotropy of the twin/matrix structure.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Taowen Dong, Tingting Qin, Wei Zhang, Yaowen Zhang, Zhuoran Feng, Yuxiang Gao, Zhongyu Pan, Zixiang Xia, Yan Wang, Chunming Yang, Peng Wang, Weitao Zheng
Summary: The interaction between the electrode and the electric double layer (EDL) significantly influences the energy storage mechanism. By studying the popular alpha-Fe2O3 electrode and the EDL interaction, we find that the energy storage mechanism of the electrode can be controlled by modulating the EDL.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Matthew R. Barnett, Jun Wang, Sitarama R. Kada, Alban de Vaucorbeil, Andrew Stevenson, Marc Fivel, Peter A. Lynch
Summary: The elastic-plastic transition in magnesium alloy Mg-4.5Zn exhibits bursts of deformation, which are characterized by sudden changes in grain orientation. These bursts occur in a coordinated manner among nearby grains, with the highest burst rate observed at the onset of full plasticity. The most significant burst events are associated with twinning, supported by the observation of twinned structures using electron microscopy. The bursts are often preceded and followed by a stasis in peak movement, indicating a certain "birth size" for twins upon formation and subsequent growth at a later stage.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Vaidehi Menon, Sambit Das, Vikram Gavini, Liang Qi
Summary: Understanding solute segregation thermodynamics is crucial for investigating grain boundary properties. The spectral approach and thermodynamic integration methods can be used to predict solute segregation behavior at grain boundaries and compare with experimental observations, thus aiding in alloy design and performance control.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Feiyu Qin, Lei Hu, Yingcai Zhu, Yuki Sakai, Shogo Kawaguchi, Akihiko Machida, Tetsu Watanuki, Yue-Wen Fang, Jun Sun, Xiangdong Ding, Masaki Azuma
Summary: This study reports on the negative and zero thermal expansion properties of Cd2Re2O7 and Cd1.95Ni0.05Re2O7 materials, along with their ultra-low thermal conductivity. Through investigations of their structures and phonon calculations, the synergistic effect of local structure distortion and soft phonons is revealed as the key to achieving these distinctive properties.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Thomas Beerli, Christian C. Roth, Dirk Mohr
Summary: A novel testing system for miniature specimens is designed to characterize the plastic response of materials for which conventional full-size specimens cannot be extracted. The system has an automated operation process, which reduces the damage to specimens caused by manual handling and improves the stability of the test results. The experiments show that the miniature specimens extracted from stainless steel and aluminum have high reproducibility, and the results are consistent with those of conventional-sized specimens. A correction procedure is provided to consider the influence of surface roughness and heat-affected zone caused by wire EDM.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Rani Mary Joy, Paulius Pobedinskas, Nina Baule, Shengyuan Bai, Daen Jannis, Nicolas Gauquelin, Marie-Amandine Pinault-Thaury, Francois Jomard, Kamatchi Jothiramalingam Sankaran, Rozita Rouzbahani, Fernando Lloret, Derese Desta, Jan D'Haen, Johan Verbeeck, Michael Frank Becker, Ken Haenen
Summary: This study investigates the influence of film microstructure and composition on the Young's modulus and residual stress in nanocrystalline diamond thin films. The results provide insights into the mechanical properties and intrinsic stress sources of these films, and demonstrate the potential for producing high-quality nanocrystalline diamond films under certain conditions.