Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Xicong Ye, Haofeng Lei, Xinwang Liu, Guangwei Zhao, Jiaxing Feng, Junchao Chen, Bo Li, Dong Fang, Niu Gao
Summary: Multivariate synergistic alloying is an effective approach to enhance the overall mechanical properties of metallic materials. Eutectic high-entropy alloys with heterogeneous biphasic layered structures at the micro and nano scale exhibit excellent properties. However, most current studies on CoCrFeNi eutectic high-entropy alloys focus on unitary alloying. In this work, a design strategy based on infinite solid solution synergistic alloying is proposed for CoCrFeNi eutectic high-entropy alloys, leading to the successful design of eutectic high-entropy alloys with fine and regular micro-structures, some of which possess exceptional comprehensive mechanical properties.
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Dawei Luo, Qing Zhou, Wenting Ye, Yue Ren, Christian Greiner, Yixuan He, Haifeng Wang
Summary: The study demonstrates that NbMoWTa/Ag self-lubricating multilayered films can significantly reduce friction while maintaining high hardness. The film properties are strongly dependent on the individual layer thickness, with the most promising properties obtained when the interface structure transforms into a coherent one. This work may open a new route for developing innovative self-lubricating RHEA films with excellent tribological properties.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Tianxin Li, Shudao Wang, Wenxue Fan, Yiping Lu, Tongmin Wang, Tingju Li, Peter K. Liaw
Summary: TiZrHfNbTa refractory high-entropy alloys (RHEAs) exhibit poor phase stability at intermediate temperatures. By calculating phase diagrams, a Ta-free and Hf-depleted Ti30Zr30Hf16Nb24 RHEA with outstanding phase stability was designed. The cold-rolled plus recrystallization-annealed (CR+A) Ti30Zr30Hf16Nb24 RHEA contained (Ti, Zr)-rich nano-precipitates controlled by the spinodal decomposition mechanism, which contributed to its superior strength-ductility combination.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Zhongyuan Wu, Mengya Chen, Bin Li, Mengxin Lv, Ruiyi Zheng, Yong Yang, Xiaohua Tan, Hui Xu
Summary: This study investigated the microstructure of Cu-rich precipitates in FeCoNiCuAl high-entropy alloy and discovered a novel mechanism for their formation and evolution. The annealing treatment greatly improved the magnetic and mechanical properties of the alloy. This work lays the foundation for further enhancing the performance of high-entropy alloys by adjusting the precipitate amount, distribution, and structure.
MATERIALS CHARACTERIZATION
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Zhenfei Jiang, Weiping Chen, Chenliang Chu, Zhiqiang Fu, Yemao Lu, Yulia Ivanisenko
Summary: A novel Co-free FeMn0.7Ni0.6Cr0.4Al0.3 high entropy alloy with in situ-formed lamellar structure is reported. The alloy consists of alternating disordered face centered cubic (FCC) lamellae and disordered body centered cubic (BCC) lamellae, with ordered BCC (B2) precipitates in the FCC matrix and high-density B2 precipitates in the BCC matrix. This as-cast alloy shows extraordinary tensile properties with high yield strength (-635 MPa), ultimate tensile strength (-1061 MPa), and elongation (-19.4%) at room temperature, mainly due to the lamellar boundary strengthening. This cost-effective alloy with lamellar structure is highly suitable for manufacturing high-performance metallic products by direct casting.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Guangyu Ren, Lili Huang, Kunling Hu, Tianxin Li, Yiping Lu, Dongxu Qiao, Haitao Zhang, Dake Xu, Tongmin Wang, Tingju Li, Peter K. Liaw
Summary: A novel antibacterial high-entropy alloy with superior antibacterial properties and corrosion resistance was designed and prepared. The alloy exhibited higher antibacterial rates and yield strength compared to classic antibacterial stainless steels.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Rui Feng, Bojun Feng, Michael C. Gao, Chuan Zhang, Joerg C. Neuefeind, Jonathan D. Poplawsky, Yang Ren, Ke An, Michael Widom, Peter K. Liaw
Summary: High-entropy alloys show promising applications at high temperatures and a single-phase alloy with high-temperature strength can be designed based on intrinsic material characteristics. The high-temperature strength retention is attributed to mechanisms such as large atomic-size and elastic-modulus mismatches, insensitive temperature dependence of elastic constants, and dominance of non-screw character dislocations caused by strong solute pinning.
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Youwen Yang, Wei Wang, Mingli Yang, Yingxin Yang, Dongsheng Wang, Zhigang Liu, Cijun Shuai
Summary: By combining mechanical alloying and laser sintering, a supersaturated solid solution of Mg-Zn alloy was successfully achieved, resulting in improved corrosion resistance. The study demonstrates that this solid solution shows promising potential for clinical applications.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jinquan Guo, Chaozhongzheng Tang, Huan Sheng Lai
Summary: High-entropy alloys have great potential for application in nuclear power plants due to their excellent mechanical properties and resistance to radiation. In this study, the microstructure and mechanical properties of the Co32Cr28Ni32.Al-94 (4). Ti-06 (3) high-entropy alloy were investigated, revealing a single-phase, disordered, face-centered cubic solid-solution structure with satisfactory yield stress and tensile strength.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yiyu Huang, Wenshu Li, Ruoyu Liu, Haoyu Chen, Qi Wu, Shaohong Wei, Bin Liu, Peter K. Liaw, Bingfeng Wang
Summary: The dynamic mechanical properties of the SLM-NiCrFeCoMo0.2 HEA are improved by controlling the molten pool structure and the generation of sigma-phase precipitation particles. After heat treatment and quenching, the compressive strength and impact energy of the specimens are increased. The precipitates play a key role in strengthening the HEA.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Hongchi Zhou, Yaojun Lin, Fei Chen, Qiang Shen
Summary: This paper presents a systematic study on the precipitation behavior of a single-phase Nb-containing CoCrNi-based high-entropy alloy during solid-solution treatment and aging. The results reveal that the size and volume fraction of precipitates increase with aging time, leading to improved yield strength and ultimate tensile strength. However, the aging process has a negative impact on the ductility of the alloy.
METALS AND MATERIALS INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Rui Fan, Erjun Guo, Liping Wang, Lei Wang, Sicong Zhao, Xuemei Li, Xin Zhang, Bo Cui
Summary: Improving the strength of CoCrFeNi high entropy alloy with a face-centered cubic structure has been a subject of significant research in recent years. In this study, a new strategy of multi-scale microstructure strengthening was proposed for high entropy alloys, resulting in significantly enhanced yield strength and ultimate tensile strength. Through the tailored microstructure achieved by annealing at different temperatures, a breakthrough in mechanical properties was realized, overcoming the strength-ductility trade-off and promisingly improving the engineering performance of high entropy alloys.
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING A-STRUCTURAL MATERIALS PROPERTIES MICROSTRUCTURE AND PROCESSING
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Z. X. Han, Z. Han, Z. P. Luo, Z. B. Wang
Summary: A gradient nanostructured (GNS) surface layer was produced in a dual-phase Cu-Ag alloy through surface mechanical grinding treatment at liquid nitrogen temperature, resulting in a homogeneous single-phase supersaturated solid solution (SSS) nanostructure formed by simultaneous chemical mixing.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Chendong Zhao, Jinshan Li, Yudong Liu, William Yi Wang, Hongchao Kou, Eric Beaugnon, Jun Wang
Summary: This paper investigates the effect of phase transformation on the mechanical and magnetic properties in multi-phase systems, using the AlCoCrFeNi high-entropy alloy as a candidate. Changes in volume fractions of different phases have divergent effects on mechanical and magnetic properties, with the formation of FCC phase positively affecting mechanical properties and the volume fraction of BCC phase playing a major role in determining magnetic properties.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Metallurgy & Metallurgical Engineering
Minbo Wang, Ruidi Li, Tiechui Yuan, Haiou Yang, Pengda Niu, Chao Chen
Summary: Selective laser melting (SLM) has been used to successfully fabricate a novel Al-2.51Mn-2.71Mg-0.55Sc-0.29Cu-0.31Zn alloy with a supersaturated solid solution, exhibiting different grain morphologies and precipitate distributions. The alloy shows increased ultimate tensile strength and yield strength after heat treatment.
ACTA METALLURGICA SINICA-ENGLISH LETTERS
(2022)
Article
Crystallography
Tongxin Zhang, Zhijun Wang, Lilin Wang, Junjie Li, Jincheng Wang
Summary: The study proved the transition of a single ice crystal from lamellar to intersected morphologies, revealing tilted lamellar morphology and competition between ice lamellae. The intersected morphology, originating from peculiar growth habit of ice, is crystallographically different from competitive growth of bi-crystal. These results provide a more complete physical picture of unidirectionally grown ice and promote understanding of ice pattern in various domains.
JOURNAL OF CRYSTAL GROWTH
(2022)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Yue Li, Zhijun Wang, Junjie Li, Jincheng Wang
Summary: The study introduces a novel approach to describe grain growth kinetics, which effectively reflects the impact of grain-environment heterogeneity on the normalized grain growth rate.
SCRIPTA MATERIALIA
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zhongsheng Yang, Zhijun Wang, Bojing Guo, Rongtian Cao, Qingfeng Wu, Dingcong Cui, Kaiwei Zhang, Junjie Li, Jincheng Wang, Feng He
Summary: This study investigated the effects of pre-strain degree on the precipitation behavior of Ni2CoCrFeTi0.18Al0.12 high-entropy alloys. The results revealed a non-monotonous effect of pre-strain on the precipitation behavior, where low pre-strain can accelerate the precipitation while high pre-strain weakens this effect. Additionally, pre-strain can control the precipitation strengthening, dislocation strengthening, and grain boundary strengthening of high-entropy alloys.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Linfei Xia, Qingfeng Wu, Kexuan Zhou, Bin Han, Feng He, Zhijun Wang
Summary: This study developed a synergistically strengthened high-entropy alloy through concurrent recrystallization and precipitation approach, achieving excellent mechanical properties. The high-density gamma' precipitates were introduced in the matrix, while fully-recrystallized ultrafine grains and annealing twins were obtained. The deformation mechanisms were characterized by TEM, revealing that the cutting-through mechanism dominates the deformation behaviors.
METALS AND MATERIALS INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Qi Zhang, Junjie Li, Xiaobing Hu, Sai Tang, Zhijun Wang, Jincheng Wang
Summary: A systematic investigation on the connections between the structural characteristics and crystal nucleation during the isothermal devitrification of Al-Sm glasses was conducted using molecular dynamics simulations and principal component analysis. The study found that icosahedral order dominates the local orders in Al-Sm liquids and glasses, and the formation of crystallike clusters is significantly suppressed. Doping Sm into the alloy not only increases the population of icosahedral order but also promotes the formation of medium-range icosahedral order. Calculations based on local density and bond-orientational order parameters revealed a decoupling in the spatial distribution of fluctuations in local density and bond-orientational order, as well as a lagging densification behind structural ordering. These findings provide unequivocal evidence that bond-orientational order, rather than local density, is the determinant factor for the origin of crystal nucleation in Al-Sm glass.
JOURNAL OF NON-CRYSTALLINE SOLIDS
(2022)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Yue Li, Zhijun Wang, Yujian Wang, Junjie Li, Jincheng Wang
Summary: The roles of curvature and stochastic effects in grain growth kinetics have been a long-standing question in theoretical analysis. This study introduces a thermodynamic dissipation-based framework that incorporates contributions from microstructure entropy and phenomenological grain topological energy to capture the stochasticity and spatial correlations in grain growth. The correlations between previous mean-field and stochastic theories are revealed and further validated using the 3-D Aboav-Weaire relationship.
SCRIPTA MATERIALIA
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Mei Lin, Zhongsheng Yang, Xinbo Shi, Yiming Chen, Jianlin Lu, Zhijun Wang, Junjie Li, Jincheng Wang, Feng He
Summary: In this study, an effective combination of solid solution strengthening and precipitation hardening was achieved in the NiCrFeWTiAl multi-principal element alloys. Through controlled elemental partitioning, good tensile properties were obtained.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2023)
Article
Metallurgy & Metallurgical Engineering
Dingcong Cui, Qingfeng Wu, Feng Jin, Chenbo Xu, Mingxin Wang, Zhijun Wang, Junjie Li, Feng He, Jinglong Li, Jincheng Wang
Summary: A defect-free Ti2AlNb joint has been obtained using inertia friction welding technology. The weld zone consists of B2 grains refined by discontinuous dynamic recrystallization and enhanced by grain refinement strengthening. The heterogeneous structure of the joint causes strong strain partitioning during tensile deformation, leading to microcrack initiation and premature fracture in the heat-affected zone.
ACTA METALLURGICA SINICA-ENGLISH LETTERS
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Xuewen Wang, Jianlei Cui, Hailong Yin, Zhijun Wang, Xiaoqiao He, Xuesong Mei
Summary: This paper introduces a new method for nanostructure fabrication using cantilevered SNOM probe and nanosecond laser. Through experiments and simulations, features as small as 47 nm were successfully fabricated on an Au nano-film. Research results demonstrate that the laser is restricted within the SNOM aperture and enhanced on the exit plane at the rim of aperture.
Article
Optics
Jiankai Ma, Junjie Li, Yashan Zhang, Yue Li, Zhijun Wang, Feng He, Jincheng Wang
Summary: This study investigates the microstructural evolution mechanism of the heat affected zone (HAZ) in Ti alloy forging-additive hybrid manufacturing. The results show that patchy alpha m forms in the previous equiaxed alpha region of HAZ in single-pass samples, while needle-like martensite alpha' forms in the previous lamellar alpha regions close to the equiaxed alpha region. In multi-pass deposition, some alpha m grains can remain and evolve into large-sized alpha m within the previous equiaxed alpha region in the next heat cycle.
OPTICS AND LASER TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Physics, Applied
Fangyan Zhu, Jianlin Lu, Pengkun Liu, Haoran Ma, Rongtian Cao, Feng He, Jincheng Wang, Qiangang Fu
Summary: The solid solution hardening effect of V in the NiCoV system was investigated. Results showed that the solid hardening mechanism changes from lattice distortion to atomic volume mismatch when the V content exceeds 6 at. %. Increasing V content significantly increases the Hall-Petch coefficient of NiCoV MEAs, resulting in excellent yield strength.
APPLIED PHYSICS LETTERS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jianbin Wang, Zhijun Wang, Xinbo Shi, Xiaoming Liu, Yuhao Jia, Junjie Li, Feng He, Jincheng Wang
Summary: This investigation explored the minor alloying behaviors of W and Mo in Fe37Ni36Al17Cr10 alloy. The addition of Mo resulted in a change in the microstructure, leading to improved mechanical properties.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Dingcong Cui, Yuyu Zhang, Linxiang Liu, Yue Li, Lei Wang, Zhijun Wang, Junjie Li, Jincheng Wang, Feng He
Summary: A refractory high-entropy alloy with room-temperature ductility is achieved through the nanoscale spinodal structure, resulting in the highest tensile yield strength and good elongation. Oxygen is found to play a dominant role in controlling the formation of the spinodal structure. This study provides a novel strategy to improve the mechanical properties of refractory high-entropy alloys and deepens the understanding of their phase stabilities.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Linxiang Liu, Zhijun Wang, Qingfeng Wu, Yuhao Jia, Q. Xu, Feng He, Junjie Li, Jincheng Wang
Summary: A dual-phase high entropy alloy with FCC and B2 matrix was developed, showing excellent high-temperature mechanical properties. The hierarchical microstructure contributed to high yield strength and good tensile elongation at a wide temperature range, making it a potential material for high-performance applications.
SCRIPTA MATERIALIA
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Jinyu Wang, Jiajun Zhao, Yuhao Jia, Xiaoguang Fan, Feng He, Xian Luo, Junjie Li, Zhijun Wang, Jincheng Wang
Summary: This study investigated the hot deformation behavior of the Ni61Fe10Cr10Al17Mo2 alloy and revealed the relationship between flow stress and deformation temperature and strain rate. Constitutive equations were constructed to describe this relationship. A hot processing map was created using a dynamic material model and instability criterion. The deformed microstructures and dynamic recrystallization of the alloy were also investigated. An optimal processing route was obtained based on the processing map.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY-JMR&T
(2023)
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)
Article
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)
Article
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)
Article
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)