Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
A. Fedoseeva, I Nikitin, N. Dudova, R. Kaibyshev
Summary: The study investigated the coarsening of Laves phase in a 10% Cr-3% Co-3% W steel at 923 K, revealing that the strain during creep accelerates the depletion of tungsten from the ferrite matrix and the precipitation of Laves phase. The coarsening of Laves phase follows Ostwald ripening and is controlled by grain boundary diffusion, with growth observed on different boundaries and a significant contribution to creep behavior from dense chains of Laves phase on lath boundaries.
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING A-STRUCTURAL MATERIALS PROPERTIES MICROSTRUCTURE AND PROCESSING
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Alexandra Fedoseeva, Ivan Nikitin, Evgeniy Tkachev, Roman Mishnev, Nadezhda Dudova, Rustam Kaibyshev
Summary: The study on P92-type steels with different chemical compositions showed that an increase in B and Cr contents affects the precipitation of M23C6 carbides, while (W+Mo) content influences the diffusion growth and coarsening of Laves phase. The addition of Re to 10%Cr steel can reduce the coarsening rate of Laves phase.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Bernd Kuhn, Michal Talik
Summary: HiperFer steels are a new type of heat-resistant, fully ferritic materials with increased mechanical strength and improved resistance to steam oxidation. Heat treatment was found to significantly improve the creep performance of the material, leading to a 100% increase in rupture time at 650 degrees C and a creep stress of 100 MPa.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Bernd Kuhn, Michal Talik
Summary: This paper discusses the influence of forming parameters on the microstructure and achievable creep properties of high-performance ferritic stainless steels. Thermomechanical treatment is shown to effectively enhance the creep strength of the materials, offering potential cost savings in component production.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Bo Xiao, Haokai Dong, Tao Yang, Shaofei Liu, Shenbao Jin, Boxuan Cao, Yongdian Han, Lei Zhao, Xiawei Yang, Gang Sha, Lianyong Xu
Summary: We present two typical morphologies (elongated- and blocky-shaped) of the Laves phase in tempered martensite ferritic steels during creep process, which are formed through two independent paths: grain boundaries and neighboring M23C6. The presence of multi-element segregation (Cr, Mn, Si, and W) at grain boundaries and adjacent M23C6 provides a source of Laves phase formation. Additionally, different growth mechanisms play crucial roles in the formation of these two morphologies. Our findings enhance the understanding of Laves phase heterogeneous precipitation and offer insights for the development of novel heat-resistant steels with superior creep strength.
MATERIALS RESEARCH LETTERS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
J. Li, C. Xu, G. Zheng, W. J. Dai, C. C. Bu, G. Chen
Summary: The study has found that the premature failure of enhanced creep strength martensitic steels in ultra-supercritical plants is mainly caused by the microstructural evolution of martensite and carbides. Using the multi-step TTP-LMP method, a three-stage creep rupture behavior under different stress regions has been confirmed.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Nadezhda Dudova
Summary: This paper provides an overview of the creep strength and microstructural features of 9% Cr and 10-12% Cr martensitic steels with high B and low N contents, achieved through modifying the chemical composition. The optimal B/N ratio in steels is discussed, and the creep properties are compared with those of traditional B and N content steels. The relationship between the stability of lath structure and precipitates and the creep strength of steels is also explored, along with future prospects of this alloying modification.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Genqi Tian, Bo Mao, Yuantao Xu, Liming Fu, Zuogui Zhang, Yanfeng Wang, Aidang Shan
Summary: High-temperature strength and microstructure stability in heat-resistant steels are major concerns. Understanding microstructure evolution and mechanical property degradation during creep exposure is important for safety operations. This study conducted interrupted creep tests on 9% Cr steels at 873 K and studied the degradation of mechanical properties and microstructure evolution. The results provided insights into the mechanisms of degradation and stability of these steels.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Shin Ishikawa, Takako Yamashita, Tomohito Kiryu, Yaw Wang Chai, Yoshisato Kimura
Summary: The precipitation behavior of the C14 Laves phase in the BCC-Fe matrix during aging treatment at 1073 K was investigated. It was found that the onset and growth of Laves phase precipitation are accelerated with increasing Mo contents, which can be attributed to the increased driving force for nucleation and the supersaturation of Nb in the matrix phase by the addition of Mo. Furthermore, the compositional ratio Mo/Nb of the Laves phase increased with aging time in the alloys containing 2 at.% Mo, indicating a shift in composition at the Laves phase/matrix phase interface.
MATERIALS CHARACTERIZATION
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Ming Shu, Qin Zhou, Yuanhua Shen, Zhangjian Zhou, Pengfei Wang, Le Chen, Yongduo Sun, Jun Xiao
Summary: The creep performance of 20Cr25NiNb austenitic steel was improved by the addition of W, Mo, and B elements. W and Mo enhanced high temperature creep resistance through solid solution strengthening and precipitation strengthening, while B mainly enriched in the Laves phase at grain boundaries. The addition of B significantly increased the creep life by accelerating Laves precipitation and inhibiting a phase coarsening.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY-JMR&T
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Igor Velkavrh, Joeel Voyer, Fevzi Kafexhiu, Bojan Podgornik
Summary: Coarsening of precipitates in 9-12 wt.% Cr steels significantly influences their creep, friction, and wear behaviors after aging, with the number and size of precipitates playing a crucial role in determining the mechanical properties of the steels. The study shows that prior to aging, the steel matrix morphology governs the creep rate and tribological performance, while after aging, the combination of the number and size of precipitates becomes an additional factor in determining the mechanical properties of the steels.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Hayoung Kim, Mohammad Faisal, Sang-In Lee, Jee Yun Jung, Han-Jin Kim, Jihyun Hong, Young-Su Lee, Jae-Hyeok Shim, Young Whan Cho, Do Hyang Kim, Jin-Yoo Suh
Summary: TiFe-based alloys with a secondary AB(2) phase can address the activation issue, leading to improved practical application potential. Adjusting the Cr concentration in the Ti-Fe-Cr alloys can enable activation at room temperature and optimize reversible capacity.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
L. Y. Li, Y. Ruan, B. Wei
Summary: The tribological performance of a quaternary Fe-13 pct Ni-10 pct Mo-5 pct Cr alloy was studied using electromagnetic levitation and drop tube techniques. The wear rate and friction coefficient of the alloy decreased with increased undercooling, with the alloy processed by drop tube having the lowest values. The improvement in tribological properties was attributed to solid solution strengthening and dispersion strengthening in electromagnetic levitation and fine-grained reinforcement in drop tube conditions.
METALLURGICAL AND MATERIALS TRANSACTIONS A-PHYSICAL METALLURGY AND MATERIALS SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Huansheng He, Jingwen Zhang, Liming Yu, Qiuzhi Gao, Chenxi Liu, Zongqing Ma, Huijun Li, Yongchang Liu, Hui Wang
Summary: This study systematically investigated the microstructure evolution and creep deformation behavior of G115 steels with Cu-rich phases at elevated temperatures. The results showed that the Cu-rich phases played a vital role in retarding microstructural degeneration and improving creep strength, which is of great significance for the application and improvement of steel materials.
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING A-STRUCTURAL MATERIALS PROPERTIES MICROSTRUCTURE AND PROCESSING
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Huan Chen, Changyong Zhan, Wenjuan Gong, Peinan Du, Ruiqian Zhang, Jijun Yang, Yu Wang, Tianguo Wei, Hongyan Yang, Yu Zou, Baoqin Fu
Summary: In this study, the surface, inner and interface damages of Cr coatings irradiated by 5 MeV protons were characterized. The formation of a Cr7C3 growth layer and the presence of voids, dislocations, and bubble-vacancies complexes were observed after irradiation. At the coating-substrate interface, the presence of the ZrCr2 C14 phase, multilayered interface, and preferential diffusion were found.
JOURNAL OF NUCLEAR MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
C. Lauhoff, T. Pham, A. Paulsen, P. Krooss, J. Frenzel, G. Eggeler, T. Niendorf
Summary: Heusler-type Co-Ni-Ga shape memory alloys have attracted attention for their excellent superelasticity in the single-crystalline state. However, polycrystalline Co-Ni-Ga suffers from premature failure at grain boundaries due to pronounced anisotropy. The study introduces a novel thermo-mechanical processing route that promotes abnormal grain growth and leads to high-performance single-crystalline structures, offering potential for direct microstructure design.
METALLURGICAL AND MATERIALS TRANSACTIONS A-PHYSICAL METALLURGY AND MATERIALS SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Daniel Gaertner, Julia Kundin, Neelamegan Esakkiraja, Jasper Berndt, Adeline Durand, Josua Kottke, Stephan Klemme, Guillaume Laplanche, Gunther Eggeler, Gerhard Wilde, Aloke Paul, Ingo Steinbach, Sergiy V. Divinski
Summary: Diffusion behavior in the CoCrFeMnNi high-entropy alloy is investigated using an augmented tracer/interdiffusion couple approach. A consistent composition-dependent diffusion database is established, and a pair-diffusion model is used to describe the tracer diffusion and chemical concentration profiles. The uphill diffusion of Co observed in the experiment cannot be explained by existing kinetic and thermodynamic databases, and the vacancy wind effect is found to have a strong influence on intrinsic cross diffusion coefficients.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Coatings & Films
Markus Kiryc, Deniz Kurumlu, Gunther Eggeler, Robert Vaben, Gabriela Marginean
Summary: This study focuses on the wear behavior of HVOF-sprayed CoNiCrAlY coatings deposited on a NiCrCoTi substrate at high temperatures. The microstructure and chemical composition of the coatings were found to significantly affect their sliding wear and solid particle erosion behavior. The formation of a thicker oxide scale on the substrate due to longer dwell times provided protective effects during sliding wear but did not benefit solid particle erosion protection.
SURFACE & COATINGS TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Elisa Kassab, Matthias Frotscher, Gunther Eggeler, Jose A. C. Ponciano Gome
Summary: Nickel titanium (NiTi) alloys are commonly used for biomedical devices and implants, but their low radiopacity is a limitation. Radiopaque markers made of noble materials are attached to NiTi stents to increase radiopacity, but concerns about galvanic corrosion arise. This research examines the galvanic interactions between NiTi alloys and NiTi stents coupled with radiopaque markers in simulated body fluid solution. The results show that the NiTi/Pt couple is the most susceptible to galvanic corrosion, while the NiTi/Pd and NiTi/Au couples are less affected. No significant increase in current density or pitting corrosion is observed in short-term measurements with NiTi stent/Pt, but long-term tests lead to severe localized corrosion, suggesting a risk of corrosion induced by coupling Pt markers to NiTi stents.
MATERIALS TODAY COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Muhammad Adil Ali, Oleg Shchyglo, Markus Stricker, Ingo Steinbach
Summary: A crystal plasticity-phase field model based on dislocation density is used to study directional coarsening during creep in CMSX-4 Ni-based superalloys under high temperature and low stress conditions. The loss of coherency between the y matrix and y' precipitates allows the generation of geometrically necessary dislocations, leading to lattice rotation and increased creep rate in the matrix. Simulations of N-type and P-type rafting under tensile and compressive load are performed to investigate the effects of coherency loss, precipitate coalescence, and lattice rotation on creep behavior, in correlation with experimental findings.
COMPUTATIONAL MATERIALS SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
L. Pang, Z. X. Zhang, L. W. Kong, Z. B. Xing, Y. Shu, P. Li, G. Eggeler
Summary: The thermal stability of CMSX-4 nickel-based single crystal superalloy with the raft structure is studied through macro-oxidation and in-situ oxidation experiments. The oxidation morphologies on the superalloy surface include thick oxide layers with NiO and Co2O3 in the dendrite core (region A) and thin oxide layers with Al2O3, Cr-O, and TiO in the interdendrite region (region B). The migration of elements during oxidation causes changes in thickness and stress concentration between the gamma and gamma' phases, leading to voids aggregation, crack initiation, and final failure fracture.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Murali Uddagiri, Oleg Shchyglo, Ingo Steinbach, Benjamin Wahlmann, Carolin Koerner
Summary: We use multi-phase-field simulations to study the effect of remelting on microstructure evolution, particularly on nucleation of new grains during SEBM of Ni-based super alloy. The phase-field model takes into account both mass and heat transport phenomena, including release of latent heat of solidification. Remelting simulations are conducted under both as cast and homogenized conditions. Experimental observations demonstrate that remelting triggers the nucleation of new grains at the melt pool border. The simulation results provide insights into the local conditions at the melt pool border, enhancing our understanding of the nucleation mechanisms. The simulation results are validated with experimental results obtained for the Ni-20.5 mol pct Al model binary alloy.
METALLURGICAL AND MATERIALS TRANSACTIONS A-PHYSICAL METALLURGY AND MATERIALS SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yuxun Jiang, Muhammad Adil Ali, Irina Roslyakova, David Buerger, Gunther Eggeler, Ingo Steinbach
Summary: A novel approach is developed to retrieve 3D information from 2D experimental micrographs using 3D phase-field simulations and artificial intelligence. The simulations are validated to reproduce microstructural features and then used to generate simulated micrographs for training a regression model. The model is then applied to experimental micrographs to retrieve hidden 3D features. This approach is applicable to metallic materials, minerals or ceramics that can be quantitatively treated by phase-field simulations.
MODELLING AND SIMULATION IN MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Metallurgy & Metallurgical Engineering
Oguz Gulbay, Marc Ackermann, Alexander Gramlich, Ali Riza Durmaz, Ingo Steinbach, Ulrich Krupp
Summary: This study investigates the high-cycle-fatigue (HCF) behavior of carbide-bearing bainite (CBB) and carbide-free bainite (CFB) fabricated at different transformation temperatures. The fatigue limit of each material is determined via staircase method using a 1 kHz resonant testing machine. A new load increase test is proposed as an efficient alternative to estimate the fatigue limit in HCF regimes. The assessment of the fatigue behavior is accompanied by data-driven microstructural analyses via state-of-the-art computer vision tools. The analyses reveal that the finer carbide distribution, obtained at lower transformation temperature, enhances the overall performance of CBB. Electron backscatter diffraction (EBSD) measurements illustrate the transformation of retained austenite (RA) to martensite during deformation in CFB. The finer film-like and stable RAs, promoted by reduction in transformation temperature, enhance the HCF properties by absorbing energy required for fatigue crack propagation through improved transformation-induced plasticity. However, blocky unstable RA and/or martensite-austenite (MA) islands at prior austenite grain boundaries deteriorate the HCF properties of high-temperature CFB. Furthermore, unindexed regions in EBSD maps are effectively used to differentiate the MA islands of CFB, as validated by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) images and deep learning-based MA island segmentation.
STEEL RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Pascal Thome, Mike Schneider, Victoria A. Yardley, Eric J. Payton, Gunther Eggeler
Summary: In the binary Fe-Ni system, the martensite start temperatures decrease with an increase in Ni concentrations. Alloys with Ni concentrations below 28.5 at.% exhibit lath martensite microstructures, while plate martensite forms above this concentration. A combination of ingot metallurgy, thermal analysis, and analytical orientation imaging scanning electron microscopy was used to study the microstructures and crystallographic features. The formation of transition martensite, which exhibits characteristics of both lath and plate martensite, is associated with a local maximum in the descending M-S curve.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Mohammad Reza Azadi Tinat, Murali Uddagiri, Ingo Steinbach, Inmaculada Lopez-Galilea
Summary: Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulations coupled with a Discrete Element Method (DEM) solver were used to study the dynamic behavior of the melt pool and heat transfer during the laser melting process of a nickel-based superalloy. The effects of powder inhomogeneities on the powder layer distribution were included in the CFD model. Key process parameters such as laser power, scanning speed, powder size, and powder shape were investigated for their effects on the size and homogeneity of the melt pool.
Article
Physics, Applied
L. Huo, R. Schiedung, H. Li, G. Wang, Y. Hong, A. Gruenebohm, I Steinbach
Summary: There is a need to optimize the microstructure of magnetic materials used in wind turbines and electric motors, which depends on the microstructure evolution during sintering or heat treatment. Most simulation packages do not allow for simultaneous modeling of both the structural and magnetic degrees of freedom. Therefore, we extend an open-source software project to implement the necessary micromagnetic equations and apply it to field-assisted grain growth in Sm2Co17 polycrystal films.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICS D-APPLIED PHYSICS
(2023)
Article
Physics, Multidisciplinary
Murali Uddagiri, Pankaj Antala, Oleg Shchyglo, Ingo Steinbach
Summary: A scientific benchmark test is conducted for a multi-phase-field model with double-obstacle potential by performing three-dimensional simulations of dendritic growth under directional solidification. The study explores the effects of key numerical parameters on the dendrite tip operating state, discusses uncertainties in the choice of effective interface mobility, and adapts a sharp phase-field model to achieve better convergence with reduced computational cost.
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Jie Zhang, Xiaoyang Chen, MingJian Ding, Jiaqiang Chen, Ping Yu
Summary: This study enhances the compositional inhomogeneity of relaxor ferroelectric thin films to improve their dielectric temperature stability. The prepared films exhibit a relatively high dielectric constant and a very low variation ratio of dielectric constant over a wide temperature range.
SCRIPTA MATERIALIA
(2024)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Xiaoyu Chen, Ranran Zhang, Hao Zou, Ling Li, Qiancheng Zhu, Wenming Zhang
Summary: Polyaniline-manganese dioxide composites exhibit high conductivity, long discharge platform, and stable circulation, and the specific capacity is increased by providing additional H+ ions to participate in the reaction.
SCRIPTA MATERIALIA
(2024)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Xutao Huang, Yinping Chen, Jianjun Wang, Gang Lu, Wenxin Wang, Zan Yao, Sixin Zhao, Yujie Liu, Qian Li
Summary: This study aims to establish a novel approach to better understand and predict the behavior of materials with multi-scale lamellar microstructures. High-resolution reconstruction and collaborative characterization methods are used to accurately represent the microstructure. The mechanical properties of pearlite are investigated using crystal plasticity simulation and in-situ scanning electron microscopy tensile testing. The results validate the reliability of the novel strategy.
SCRIPTA MATERIALIA
(2024)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Cheng Chen, Fanchao Meng, Jun Song
Summary: This study systematically investigated the unfaulting mechanism of single-layer interstitial dislocation loops in irradiated L12-Ni3Al. The unfaulting routes of the loops were uncovered and the symmetry breaking during the unfaulting processes was further elucidated. A continuum model was formulated to analyze the energetics of the loops and predict the unfaulting threshold.
SCRIPTA MATERIALIA
(2024)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Darshan Bamney, Laurent Capolungo
Summary: This work investigates the formation of adjoining twin pairs (ATPs) at grain boundaries (GBs) in hexagonal close-packed (hcp) metals, focusing on the co-nucleation (CN) of pairs of deformation twins. A continuum defect mechanics model is proposed to study the energetic feasibility of CN of ATPs resulting from GB dislocation dissociation. The model reveals that CN is preferred over the nucleation of a single twin variant for low misorientation angle GBs. Further analysis considering GB character and twin system alignment suggests that CN events could be responsible for ATP formation even at low m' values.
SCRIPTA MATERIALIA
(2024)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Bing Han, Zhengqian Fu, Guoxiang Zhao, Xuefeng Chen, Genshui Wang, Fangfang Xu
Summary: This study investigates the behavior of electric-field induced antiferroelectric to ferroelectric (AFE-FE) phase transition and reveals the evolution of atomic displacement ordering as the cause for the transition behavior changing from sharp to diffuse. The novel semi-ordered configuration results from the competing interaction between long-range displacement modulation and compositional inhomogeneity, which leads to a diffuse AFE-FE transition while maintaining the switching field.
SCRIPTA MATERIALIA
(2024)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Akib Jabed, Golden Kumar
Summary: This study demonstrates that cryogenic rejuvenation promotes homogeneous-like flow and increases ductility in metallic glass samples. Conversely, annealing has the opposite effect, resulting in a smoother fracture surface.
SCRIPTA MATERIALIA
(2024)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Xin Ji, Yan Chong, Satoshi Emura, Koichi Tsuchiya
Summary: A heterogeneous microstructure in Ti-15Mo-3Al alloy with heterogeneous distributions of Mo element and omega(iso) precipitates has achieved a four-fold increase in tensile ductility without a loss of tensile strength, by blocking the propagation of dislocation channels and preventing the formation of micro-cracks.
SCRIPTA MATERIALIA
(2024)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Amit Samanta, Prasanna Balaprakash, Sylvie Aubry, Brian K. Lin
Summary: This study proposes a combined large-scale first principles approach with machine learning and materials informatics to quickly explore the chemistry-composition space of advanced high strength steels (AHSS). The distribution of aluminum and manganese atoms in iron is systematically explored using first principles calculations to investigate low stacking fault energy configurations. The use of an automated machine learning tool, DeepHyper, speeds up the computational process. The study provides insights into the distribution of aluminum and manganese atoms in systems containing stacking faults and their effects on the equilibrium distribution.
SCRIPTA MATERIALIA
(2024)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Guowei Zhou, Yuanzhe Hu, Zizheng Cao, Myoung Gyu Lee, Dayong Li
Summary: In this work, a physics-constrained neural network is used to predict grain-level responses in FCC material by incorporating crystal plasticity theory. The key feature, shear strain rate of slip system, is identified based on crystal plasticity and incorporated into the loss function as physical constitutive equations. The introduction of physics constraints accelerates the convergence of the neural network model and improves prediction accuracy, especially for small-scale datasets. Transfer learning is performed to capture complex in-plane deformation of crystals with any initial orientations, including cyclic loading and arbitrary non-monotonic loading.
SCRIPTA MATERIALIA
(2024)
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Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Pengfei Yang, Qichang Li, Zhongying Wang, Yuxiao Gao, Wei Jin, Weiping Xiao, Lei Wang, Fusheng Liu, Zexing Wu
Summary: In this study, the HER performance of Ru-based catalysts is significantly improved through the dual-doping strategy. The obtained catalyst exhibits excellent performance in alkaline freshwater and alkaline seawater, and can be stably operated in a self-assembled overall water splitting electrolyzer.
SCRIPTA MATERIALIA
(2024)
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Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Ilias Bikmukhametov, Garritt J. Tucker, Gregory B. Thompson
Summary: Depositing a Ni-1at. % P film can facilitate the formation of multiple quintuple twin junctions, resulting in a five-fold twin structure and a pentagonal pyramid surface topology. The ability to control material structures offers opportunities for creating novel surface topologies, which can be used as arrays of field emitters or textured surfaces.
SCRIPTA MATERIALIA
(2024)
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Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Zening Yang, Weiwei Sun, Zhengyu Sun, Mutian Zhang, Jin Yu, Yubin Wen
Summary: Multicomponent oxides (MCOs) have wide applications and accurately predicting their thermal expansion remains challenging. This study introduces an innovative attention-based deep learning model, which achieves improved performance by using two self-attention modules and demonstrates adaptability and interpretability.
SCRIPTA MATERIALIA
(2024)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Ze Liu, Cai Chen, Yuanxun Zhou, Lanting Zhang, Hong Wang
Summary: This study attempts to address the gap in cooling rates between thin film deposition and bulk metallic glass (BMG) casting by correlating the glass-forming range (GFR) determined from combinatorial materials chips (CMCs) with the glass-forming ability (GFA) of BMG. The results show that the full-width at half maximum (FWHM) of the first sharp diffraction peak (FSDP) is a good indicator of BMG GFA, and strong positive correlations between FWHM and the critical casting diameter (Dmax) are observed in various BMG systems. Furthermore, the Pearson correlation coefficients suggest possible similarities in the GFA natures of certain BMG pairs.
SCRIPTA MATERIALIA
(2024)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Mike Schneider, Jean-Philippe Couzinie, Amin Shalabi, Farhad Ibrahimkhel, Alberto Ferrari, Fritz Koermann, Guillaume Laplanche
Summary: This work aims to predict the microstructure of recrystallized medium and high-entropy alloys, particularly the density and thickness of annealing twins. Through experiments and simulations, a database is provided for twin boundary engineering in alloy development. The results also support existing theories and empirical relationships.
SCRIPTA MATERIALIA
(2024)