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Physics, Fluids & Plasmas
Ryo Yamada, Munekazu Ohno
Summary: Recently, the phase-field crystal method has gained attention for its ability to simulate the behavior of atoms in a system over diffusive timescales. In this study, a new atomistic simulation model called the continuous cluster-activation method (CAM) was proposed, which extends the previous discrete model to continuous space. This continuous CAM can effectively simulate various physical phenomena on diffusive timescales and utilizes well-defined atomistic properties as input parameters, such as interatomic interaction energies. Its versatility was demonstrated through simulations of crystal growth, homogeneous nucleation, and grain boundary formation.
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Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Shi JiaQing, Shen Yao
Summary: A ternary phase-field model was proposed in this study to simulate the spinodal decomposition and concurrent G-phase precipitation in duplex stainless steels. The results suggest that G-phase can enhance the evolution of spinodal decomposition and contribute significantly to the system's elastic strain energy. These findings provide insights for plant structural integrity assessment and life management.
SCIENCE CHINA-TECHNOLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2021)
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Computer Science, Information Systems
Suyuan Li, Xin Song, Siyang Xu, Haoyang Qi, Yanbo Xue
Summary: This paper proposes a fall detection method based on auto-encoder, dilated convolution, and LSTM, which can be trained on unlabeled data without requiring a substantial quantity of manually labeled training data. The method calculates a fall score based on high-quality reconstructed frames to achieve improved performance, with recognition rate of 97.1%, sensitivity rate of 93.9%, and precision rate of 95.1% on the UR dataset.
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Engineering, Civil
Maryam Kammoun, Amina Kammoun, Mohamed Abid
Summary: This paper introduces a novel unsupervised RNN model for leakage detection and location. It utilizes a multivariate LSTM autoencoder and multithresholding to monitor water distribution network zones. The system determines thresholds for each measurement point to identify anomalies in hydraulic data and detect leak events. Experimental results demonstrate the effectiveness and reliability of the proposed system for different data types.
WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
(2023)
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
P. Pankaj, Saswata Bhattacharyya, Subhradeep Chatterjee
Summary: Bimetallic nanoparticles exhibit diverse morphologies, and their development is influenced by spinodal decomposition and wetting behavior. Confined spinodal decomposition leads to the formation of compositionally modulated rings on the surface of the nanoparticles, which eventually coarsen and break down to form core-shell or Janus structures. The final morphology depends on the contact angle and particle size.
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Jeonghwan Lee, Kwangheon Park, Kunok Chang
Summary: In this study, the microstructural evolution of an Fe-Cr-Al system was simulated using the phase-field method in 2D and 3D systems. The effect of Al concentration on the nucleation and growth of the Cr-rich alpha ' phase was investigated, and the mechanism of Al concentration on the microstructural characteristics of the systems was quantitatively analyzed. The results showed that an increase in average Al concentration enhanced phase separation initiation in the simulations, and an increase in Al concentration led to an increase in alpha ' phase fraction while decreasing the change in phase fraction.
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Can Guo, Ying Gao, Yu-teng Cui, Yu-ping Zhao, Chun-jie Xu, Shang Sui, Xiang-quan Wu, Zhong-ming Zhang
Summary: Investigations have shown that the grain boundary has a significant impact on the pattern formation and kinetics of spinodal decomposition, however, the effects of the kinetic properties of grain boundaries are rarely considered. In this study, the phase-field model was used to investigate the spinodal decomposition process near moving grain boundaries. The simulation results indicate that the grain boundary-directed spinodal pattern is anisotropic, and with the increase of atom mobility inside the grain boundary, the pattern of the decomposed phase changes from parallel to the original grain boundary to perpendicularity. Moreover, the spinodal decomposition also affects the migration process of the grain boundary in turn.
MATERIALS TODAY COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
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Materials Science, Ceramics
Ayano Iizuka, Takahiko Kawaguchi, Naonori Sakamoto, Hisao Suzuki, Naoki Wakiya
Summary: A simulation program was developed using the phase-field method to simulate the spinodal decomposition process in the growth of Sr excess SrTiO3 films using dynamic aurora pulsed laser deposition (PLD). The effects of magnetic field application and growth processes were incorporated into the simulation, and the spontaneous superlattice formation in film growth was reproduced. The simulation results were validated by comparing them with experimental data.
JOURNAL OF THE CERAMIC SOCIETY OF JAPAN
(2023)
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Jia Sun, Huaxin Liang, Shaofu Sun, Juntao Hu, Chunyu Teng, Lingyan Zhao, Hailong Bai
Summary: In comparison to toxic Pb-based solders, the SAC family of alloys have strong reliability and are widely used in the electronics industry. This study investigated the formation mechanism of special microstructural patterns on the surface of SAC305 solder products. It was found that the patterns were Sn-rich and exhibited the characteristic morphology of spinodal decomposition. This discovery provides theoretical support for controlling the microstructure of solder alloys and improving product quality.
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Physics, Multidisciplinary
Ying-Yuan Deng, Can Guo, Jin-Cheng Wang, Qian Liu, Yu-Ping Zhao, Qing Yang
Summary: In this study, the effect of grain boundaries on spinodal decomposition was investigated using the phase-field model, revealing that spinodal morphology at grain boundaries is different from that in the bulk phase. It was observed that at grain boundaries with higher energy, decomposed phases form alternating alpha/beta layers parallel to the grain boundary, while they are perpendicular to the grain boundary in other cases.
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Materials Science, Ceramics
Bing Fang, Jun Luo
Summary: In this paper, a novel phase-field model is proposed to study the thermal aging mechanism of single crystalline t'-YSZ. The effects of yttria content and twin structure on the aging process are systematically discussed. The results indicate that yttria content is the most influential factor, but other factors such as transformation strain and twin boundaries also play significant roles.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Ashif S. Iquebal, Peichen Wu, Ali Sarfraz, Kumar Ankit
Summary: This study reports a novel phase-field emulator based on tensor decomposition and two-point correlation functions to predict microstructural evolution. It can achieve predictions at extremely small time scales by obtaining a low-dimensional representation of microstructures and using Gaussian process regression. The method opens up new possibilities for predicting microstructural evolution in phase-field simulations and physical experiments.
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Chemistry, Physical
Kun Yang, Yanghe Wang, Jingjing Tang, Zixuan Wang, Dechuang Zhang, Yilong Dai, Jianguo Lin
Summary: In this study, the spinodal decomposition in Zr-Nb-Ti alloys was simulated using a phase field method based on the Cahn-Hilliard equation. The effects of Ti concentration and aging temperature on the spinodal structure of the alloys were investigated. It was found that the spinodal decomposition occurred in certain alloys with the formation of Ti-rich and Ti-poor phases. The shape and wavelength of the spinodal phases varied with Ti concentration and aging temperature.
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Javier A. Diez, Alejandro G. Gonzalez, David A. Garfinkel, Philip D. Rack, Joseph T. McKeown, Lou Kondic
Summary: This study investigates the coupled process of phase separation and dewetting of nanoscale metal alloys on solid substrates through experiments and theoretical modeling. Results indicate the crucial role of temperature dependence of material properties in understanding experimental findings.
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Kamalnath Kadirvel, Hamish L. Fraser, Yunzhi Wang
Summary: Although most high-entropy alloys are multi-phase rather than single-phase solid solutions at equilibrium, recent studies have expanded the compositional space for the exploration of novel microstructures with enhanced functional or mechanical properties. Understanding the phase transformation pathways and microstructural evolution in multi-phase high-entropy alloys can aid in designing alloys and processes for specific engineering applications. This study investigates the effects of equilibrium volume fractions, free energy landscapes, and elastic modulus mismatch on the microstructural evolution of two-phase high-entropy alloys and provides insights for designing desired microstructures.
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Engineering, Mechanical
C. Keller, E. Hug, A. M. Habraken, L. Duchene
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PLASTICITY
(2015)
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Engineering, Mechanical
Seifallah Fetni, Arwa Toumi, Imed Mkaouar, Chokri Boubahri, Jalel Briki
ENGINEERING FAILURE ANALYSIS
(2017)
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Metallurgy & Metallurgical Engineering
Seifallah Fetni, David Montero, Chokri Boubahri, Dalil Brouri, Jalel Briki
OXIDATION OF METALS
(2018)
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Engineering, Mechanical
Seifallah Fetni, Walid Jhinaoui, Chokri Boubahri, David Montero, Jalel Briki
ENGINEERING FAILURE ANALYSIS
(2019)
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
R. T. Jardin, J. Tchoufang Tchuindjang, L. Duchene, H-S Tran, N. Hashemi, R. Carrus, A. Mertens, A. M. Habraken
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Ruben Tome Jardin, Victor Tuninetti, Jerome Tchoufang Tchuindjang, Neda Hashemi, Raoul Carrus, Anne Mertens, Laurent Duchene, Hoang Son Tran, Anne Marie Habraken
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Chemistry, Physical
Jerome Tchoufang Tchuindjang, Hakan Paydas, Hoang-Son Tran, Raoul Carrus, Laurent Duchene, Anne Mertens, Anne-Marie Habraken
Summary: The study aims to understand the evolution of the microstructure during the directed energy deposition (DED) manufacturing process of Ti6Al4V alloy and proposes a new concept of time-phase transformation-block (TTB). Current kinetic models are found inadequate to predict microstructure evolution during DED, necessitating the development of new approaches.
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Seifallah Fetni, Tommaso Maurizi Enrici, Tobia Niccolini, Hoang Son Tran, Olivier Dedry, Laurent Duchene, Anne Mertens, Anne Marie Habraken
Summary: This study focuses on developing a finite element model to predict the thermal history and melt pool dimension evolution in the middle section of the clad; experimental analysis confirmed the importance of forced convection in the boundary conditions to maintain balance between input energy and heat loss; the research shows a slight increase trend in maximum peak temperature for the first few layers, followed by stabilization.
MATERIALS & DESIGN
(2021)
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Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence
Thinh Quy Duc Pham, Truong Vinh Hoang, Xuan Van Tran, Quoc Tuan Pham, Seifallah Fetni, Laurent Duchene, Hoang Son Tran, Anne-Marie Habraken
Summary: This study develops a simple neural network model that can predict the temperature evolution and melting pool size in a metal bulk sample manufactured by the DED process accurately and quickly. The predicted results of this model show high accuracy compared to the finite element model. The sensitivity analysis reveals that the vertical distance from the laser head position to the material point and the laser head position are the most critical features affecting the predictive capability.
JOURNAL OF INTELLIGENT MANUFACTURING
(2023)
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Engineering, Mechanical
T. Q. D. Pham, T. V. Hoang, X. V. Tran, Seifallah Fetni, L. Duchene, H. S. Tran, A. M. Habraken
Summary: This study investigates the uncertainties in the directed energy deposition (DED) process and their influence on the quality of printed parts using a deep learning-based surrogate model. The sources of uncertainties are characterized and propagated using a probabilistic method and Monte-Carlo simulation. Sensitivity analysis is performed to determine the most influential sources of uncertainty. The research provides valuable insights for optimizing the DED process parameters under uncertainty to improve the quality of printed parts.
PROBABILISTIC ENGINEERING MECHANICS
(2022)
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Engineering, Manufacturing
Anne Marie Habraken, Toros Arda Aksen, Jose L. Alves, Rui L. Amaral, Ehssen Betaieb, Nitin Chandola, Luca Corallo, Daniel J. Cruz, Laurent Duchene, Bernd Engel, Emre Esener, Mehmet Firat, Peter Frohn-Soerensen, Jesus Galan-Lopez, Hadi Ghiabakloo, Leo A. Kestens, Junhe Lian, Rakesh Lingam, Wencheng Liu, Jun Ma, Luis F. Menezes, Tuan Nguyen-Minh, Sara S. Miranda, Diogo M. Neto, Andre F. G. Pereira, Pedro A. Prates, Jonas Reuter, Benoit Revil-Baudard, Carlos Rojas-Ulloa, Bora Sener, Fuhui Shen, Albert Van Bael, Patricia Verleysen, Frederic Barlat, Oana Cazacu, Toshihiko Kuwabara, Augusto Lopes, Marta C. Oliveira, Abel D. Santos, Gabriela Vincze
Summary: This article provides a detailed overview of the ESAFORM Benchmark 2021, focusing on the simulation and analysis of deep drawing cup forming processes. The study involved 11 teams using different approaches and techniques, aiming to predict material behavior and evaluate the accuracy of finite element models. The article serves as a guide for students and engineers in selecting constitutive laws and data sets for their own simulations.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MATERIAL FORMING
(2022)
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Energy & Fuels
Houssem El Haj Youssef, Seifallah Fetni, Chokri Boubahri, Rachid Said, Ines Lassoued
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RENEWABLE ENERGY RESEARCH
(2019)
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Energy & Fuels
I. Lassoued, C. Boubahri, R. Said, Seif El Fetni, Houssem El Haj Youssef
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RENEWABLE ENERGY RESEARCH
(2018)
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
A. D. Boccardo, M. Tong, S. B. Leen, D. Tourret, J. Segurado
COMPUTATIONAL MATERIALS SCIENCE
(2024)
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Tao Li, Qing Hou, Jie-chao Cui, Jia-hui Yang, Ben Xu, Min Li, Jun Wang, Bao-qin Fu
Summary: This study investigates the thermal and defect properties of AlN using molecular dynamics simulation, and proposes a new method for selecting interatomic potentials, developing a new model. The developed model demonstrates high computational accuracy, providing an important tool for modeling thermal transport and defect evolution in AlN-based devices.
COMPUTATIONAL MATERIALS SCIENCE
(2024)
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Shin-Pon Ju, Chao-Chuan Huang, Hsing-Yin Chen
Summary: Amorphous boron nitride (a-BN) is a promising ultralow-dielectric-constant material for interconnect isolation in integrated circuits. This study establishes a deep learning potential (DLP) for different forms of boron nitride and uses molecular dynamics simulations to investigate the mechanical behaviors of a-BN. The results reveal the structure-property relationships of a-BN, providing useful insights for integrating it in device applications.
COMPUTATIONAL MATERIALS SCIENCE
(2024)
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
M. Salman, S. Schmauder
Summary: Shape memory polymer foams (SMPFs) are lightweight cellular materials that can recover their undeformed shape through external stimulation. Reinforcing the material with nano-clay filler improves its physical properties. Multiscale modeling techniques can be used to study the thermomechanical response of SMPFs and show good agreement with experimental results.
COMPUTATIONAL MATERIALS SCIENCE
(2024)
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Laura Gueci, Francesco Ferrante, Marco Bertini, Chiara Nania, Dario Duca
Summary: This study investigates the acidity of 30 Bronsted sites in the beta-zeolite framework and compares three computational methods. The results show a wide range of deprotonation energy values, and the proposed best method provides accurate calculations.
COMPUTATIONAL MATERIALS SCIENCE
(2024)
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
K. A. Lopes Lima, L. A. Ribeiro Junior
Summary: Advancements in nanomaterial synthesis and characterization have led to the discovery of new carbon allotropes, including biphenylene network (BPN). The study finds that BPN lattices with a single-atom vacancy exhibit higher CO2 adsorption energies than pristine BPN. Unlike other 2D carbon allotropes, BPN does not exhibit precise CO2 sensing and selectivity by altering its band structure configuration.
COMPUTATIONAL MATERIALS SCIENCE
(2024)
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Jay Kumar Sharma, Arpita Dhamija, Anand Pal, Jagdish Kumar
Summary: In this study, the quaternary Heusler alloys LiAEFeSb were investigated for their crystal structure, electronic properties, and magnetic behavior. Density functional theory calculations revealed that LiSrFeSb and LiBaFeSb exhibit half-metallic band structure and 100% spin polarization, making them excellent choices for spintronic applications.
COMPUTATIONAL MATERIALS SCIENCE
(2024)
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Roman A. Eremin, Innokentiy S. Humonen, Alexey A. Kazakov, Vladimir D. Lazarev, Anatoly P. Pushkarev, Semen A. Budennyy
Summary: Computational modeling of disordered crystal structures is essential for studying composition-structure-property relations. In this work, the effects of Cd and Zn substitutions on the structural stability of CsPbI3 were investigated using DFT calculations and GNN models. The study achieved accurate energy predictions for structures with high substitution contents, and the impact of data subsampling on prediction quality was comprehensively studied. Transfer learning routines were also tested, providing new perspectives for data-driven research of disordered materials.
COMPUTATIONAL MATERIALS SCIENCE
(2024)
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Zhixin Sun, Hang Dong, Yaohui Yin, Ai Wang, Zhen Fan, Guangyong Jin, Chao Xin
Summary: In this study, the crystal structure, electronic structure, and optical properties of KH2PO4: KDP crystals under different pressures were investigated using the generalized gradient approximate. It was found that high pressure caused a phase transition in KDP and greatly increased the band gap. The results suggest that high pressure enhances the compactness of KDP and improves the laser damage threshold.
COMPUTATIONAL MATERIALS SCIENCE
(2024)
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Tingting Yu
Summary: This study presents atomistic simulations revealing that an increase in driving force may result in slower grain boundary movement and switches in the mode of grain boundary shear coupling migration. Shear coupling behavior is found to effectively alleviate stress and holds potential for stress relaxation and microstructure manipulation in materials.
COMPUTATIONAL MATERIALS SCIENCE
(2024)
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Y. Zhang, X. Q. Deng, Q. Jing, Z. S. Zhang
Summary: The electronic properties of C2N/antimonene van der Waals heterostructure are investigated using density functional theory. The results show that by applying horizontal strain, vertical strain, electric field, and interlayer twist, the electronic structure can be adjusted. Additionally, the band alignment and energy states of the heterostructure can be significantly changed by applying vertical strain on the twisted structure. These findings are important for controlling the electronic properties of heterostructures.
COMPUTATIONAL MATERIALS SCIENCE
(2024)
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Chad E. Junkermeier, Evan Larmand, Jean-Charles Morais, Jedediah Kobebel, Kat Lavarez, R. Martin Adra, Jirui Yang, Valeria Aparicio Diaz, Ricardo Paupitz, George Psofogiannakis
Summary: This study investigates the adsorption properties of carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), and dihydrogen (H2) in carbophenes functionalized with different groups. The results show that carbophenes can be promising adsorbents for these gases, with high adsorption energies and low desorption temperatures. The design and combination of functional groups can further enhance their adsorption performance.
COMPUTATIONAL MATERIALS SCIENCE
(2024)
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Y. Borges, L. Huber, H. Zapolsky, R. Patte, G. Demange
Summary: Grain boundary structure is closely related to solute atom segregation, and machine learning can predict the segregation energy density. The study provides a fresh perspective on the relationship between grain boundary structure and segregation properties.
COMPUTATIONAL MATERIALS SCIENCE
(2024)
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
M. R. Jones, L. T. W. Fey, I. J. Beyerlein
Summary: In this work, a three-dimensional ab-initio informed phase-field-dislocation dynamics model combined with Langevin dynamics is used to investigate glide mechanisms of edge and screw dislocations in Nb at finite temperatures. It is found that the screw dislocation changes its mode of glide at two distinct temperatures, which coincides with the thermal insensitivity and athermal behavior of Nb yield strengths.
COMPUTATIONAL MATERIALS SCIENCE
(2024)
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Joshua A. Vita, Dallas R. Trinkle
Summary: This study introduces a new machine learning model framework that combines the simplicity of spline-based potentials with the flexibility of neural network architectures. The simplified version of the neural network potential can efficiently describe complex datasets and explore the boundary between classical and machine learning models. Using spline filters for encoding atomic environments results in interpretable embedding layers that can incorporate expected physical behaviors and improve interpretability through neural network modifications.
COMPUTATIONAL MATERIALS SCIENCE
(2024)