Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Xun Zhang, Yuli Zhou, Gu Zhong, Junchao Zhang, Yunan Chen, Wanqi Jie, Peter Schumacher, Jiehua Li
Summary: This study investigated the effects of Si and Sr on the solidification microstructure and thermal conductivity of Al-Si binary alloys and Al-9Si-Sr ternary alloys, and found a relationship between them. It was observed that the increase in Si content affects the alpha-Al grain size and the percentage of eutectic Si, resulting in a significant impact on thermal and electrical conductivity. On the other hand, the presence of Sr has no significant effect on alpha-Al grain but effectively modifies eutectic Si and significantly improves the thermal and electrical conductivity. Two theoretical calculation models were used to elucidate the relationship between solidification microstructure and thermal conductivity, with the Hashin-Shtrikman (H-S) model showing better fit with the measured values.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Heshuai Yu, Hongbao Cui, Zhichao Xu, Zhengpeng Yang
Summary: The microstructure and texture evolution of Mg-5Sn-1Si-0.8Y alloy fabricated by reciprocating extrusion process were characterized. The results showed significant microstructure refinement, occurrence of dynamic recrystallization, fragmentation of the second Mg2Si phase, and precipitation of the Mg2Sn phase during the process. The fraction of low angle grain boundaries decreased, secondary phase distribution became more homogeneous, and the degree of dynamic recrystallization increased with the increase of process passes. The initial extruded fiber basal texture weakened and became random, and the hardness of the alloy increased as the process passes increased.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
A. Yu Volkov, A. A. Kalonov, D. A. Komkova
Summary: Cu/Mg-composite rods were obtained by hydmextrusion at room temperature, inside of which containing 400 Mg-filaments. The structure, microhardness and electrical properties of the composites were studied after various heat treatments, revealing the formation of different intermetallic phases and high-strength filaments at elevated temperatures. The microhardness of filaments increased significantly during reactions, while the electrical resistivity of the composite remained almost unchanged.
MATERIALS CHARACTERIZATION
(2022)
Article
Metallurgy & Metallurgical Engineering
Ronghe Gao, Feng Li, Huaqiu Du, Pengda Huo
Summary: This study systematically investigated the effect of different extrusion ratios on the microstructure and hardness of AZ31 alloy. The results show that the grain size was refined to 7.13 μm when the extrusion ratio increased from 8.1 to 15.6. However, when the extrusion ratio reached 24.8, the average grain size was 11.43 μm. At present, recrystallization has not been completed, resulting in coarsening of the grains and a reduction in hardness. The AFE has a significant grain refinement effect and achieves the highest hardness value when λ = 15.6.
ACTA METALLURGICA SINICA-ENGLISH LETTERS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Essam B. Moustafa, Anastasia V. Mikhaylovskaya, Mohammed A. Taha, Ahmed O. Mosleh
Summary: In this study, hybrid metal-matrix-surface composites (HMMSC) were fabricated using the friction stir process (FSP), with hexagonal boron nitride (HBN) as the main reinforcement for improving the tribological behavior of AA7075 aluminum alloy. Additional secondary reinforced particles, including silicon carbide (SiC), tantalum carbide (TaC), and niobium carbide (NbC) nanoparticles, were used to enhance resistance to deformation, chemical stability, and grain growth control. The hybridization process resulted in uniform distribution of the reinforcing particles and significant grain refinement. The hybrid composites exhibited improved mechanical properties and wear resistance compared to the base alloy.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY-JMR&T
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jacek Skiba, Mariusz Kulczyk, Sylwia Przybysz-Gloc, Monika Skorupska, Julita Smalc-Koziorowska, Mariusz Kobus, Kamil Nowak
Summary: This paper presents research on optimizing the unconventional plastic forming process of a copper alloy (CuCrZr) through hydrostatic extrusion (HE) and post-processing heat treatment. The study found that the post-processing treatment resulted in an improved microstructure, significantly increased hardness and strength, and maintained high electrical conductivity, thereby reducing electrode wear in the EDM process. The best results were obtained with a five-stage HE process combined with aging at 480 degrees C for 1 hour, reducing electrical discharge wear by over 50% compared to non-deformed copper electrodes.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ewa Ura-Binczyk
Summary: The study focused on the effect of hydrostatic extrusion (HE) on the microstructure, uniform corrosion, and susceptibility to localized attack of 316L stainless steel. Results showed that the increase in non-metallic inclusions after HE reduced the stability of the passive film, while the refinement of the matrix had a minor effect. The refined materials were more prone to metastable pitting, but their pitting corrosion resistance was improved.
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Rongmei Niu, Vince J. Toplosky, Jeremy W. Levitan, Jun Lu, Ke Han
Summary: In this study, we have successfully enhanced both hardness and electrical conductivity in Cu-0.66Cr-0.05Zr alloy wires through a thermo-mechanical process. After cold deformation, the hardness increased by approximately 100% and electrical conductivity increased by 24%. Post-deformation aging further increased the hardness by 27%-38% and electrical conductivity by up to an additional 80%. Our results demonstrate that it is possible to increase both hardness and electrical conductivity simultaneously by controlling process parameters to engineer the size and density of precipitates.
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING A-STRUCTURAL MATERIALS PROPERTIES MICROSTRUCTURE AND PROCESSING
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Dikai Guan, Junheng Gao, W. Mark Rainforth
Summary: This study investigated the synthesis of nanostructured AZ31 powder using cryomilling, finding that cryomilling could refine the grain size of particles but also presented limitations in terms of particle agglomeration and processing. Additionally, the hardness of the particles increased significantly after 6 hours of cryomilling.
MATERIALS CHARACTERIZATION
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Essam B. Moustafa, Ammar H. Elsheilch, Mohammed A. Taha
Summary: This study successfully incorporated the composite surface matrices and mononanoparticles into AA2024 using FSP, improving its mechanical properties and evaluating its microstructural and electrical properties.
NANOTECHNOLOGY REVIEWS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Anna Dobkowska, Boguslawa Adamczyk-Cieslak, Monika Chlewicka, Aleksandra Towarek, Aleksandra Zielinska, Milena Koralnik, Dariusz Kuc, Jaroslaw Mizera
Summary: This study aimed to elucidate the role of microstructural changes induced by extrusion in developing deformation methods for Mg-based alloys at ambient temperature. The significant microstructure refinement led to a decrease in corrosion resistance, mainly affected by the recrystallization stage during deformation, rather than grain size alone.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY-JMR&T
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Hiraku Maruyama, Juan C. Nino
Summary: The effects of large thermal gradient annealing on the microstructure of 10 mol% gadolinium doped ceria (GDC) were studied, showing changes in grain orientation, gadolinium diffusion, and enhancement of total conductivity after annealing.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Article
Metallurgy & Metallurgical Engineering
Hua-qiu Du, Feng Li, Peng-da Huo, Yu Wang
Summary: This study investigates the microstructural evolution and mechanical properties of AZ31 magnesium alloy processed by interactive alternating forward extrusion at different loading displacements. The results show that continuous and discontinuous dynamic recrystallization can achieve grain refinement in this process. With decreasing loading displacement, the proportion of recrystallization increases and the fiber texture tilts towards the extrusion direction. Additionally, the grain orientation randomization weakens the intensity of the fiber texture. At a loading displacement of 3 mm, the ultimate tensile strength reaches 249.1 MPa with an elongation of 29.4%.
TRANSACTIONS OF NONFERROUS METALS SOCIETY OF CHINA
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Peng Peng, Jia She, Aitao Tang, Jianyue Zhang, Kai Song, Qingshan Yang, Fusheng Pan
Summary: The study investigated the impact of four different Mn existence types on the microstructure and mechanical properties of an extruded Mg-2.0Zn-1.5Mn magnesium alloy. It was found that each type of Mn existence had varying effects on grain refinement and mechanical properties.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2022)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Peng Peng, Bo Wang, Shibo Zhou, Jia She, Aitao Tang, Jianyue Zhang, Fusheng Pan
Summary: This paper introduces a high-pressure holding stage in the continuous forging extrusion (CFE) process, which not only effectively heals cracks in magnesium alloys, but also promotes grain refinement. By optimizing the CFE process with this high-pressure holding, the strength and ductility of the alloy are greatly improved.
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING A-STRUCTURAL MATERIALS PROPERTIES MICROSTRUCTURE AND PROCESSING
(2022)
Article
Physics, Condensed Matter
I Gorczyca, G. Staszczak, G. Targowski, E. Grzanka, J. Smalc-Koziorowska, T. Suski, T. Kawamura, Y. Kangawa
Summary: The use of superlattices of InxGa1-xN/InyGa1-yN type allows for more precise tuning of emission energy and shifting light emission to lower energies. This approach can overcome the technological problem of low In incorporation in InGaN based heterostructures.
SUPERLATTICES AND MICROSTRUCTURES
(2021)
Article
Physics, Applied
Mikolaj Chlipala, Henryk Turski, Mikolaj Zak, Grzegorz Muziol, Marcin Siekacz, Krzesimir Nowakowski-Szkudlarek, Natalia Fiuczek, Anna Feduniewicz-Zmuda, Julita Smalc-Koziorowska, Czeslaw Skierbiszewski
Summary: In this study, a novel GaN-based blue LED construction utilizing bottom tunnel junction (TJ) was presented, achieving high luminous efficiency and low resistivity at high current. The device showed promising performance with a low LED turn-on voltage and differential resistivity, maintaining high crystal quality and smooth morphology for potential integration. The p-up reference LED exhibited lower resistivity at high current but had lower luminous efficiency compared to bottom TJ LEDs.
APPLIED PHYSICS LETTERS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Artur Lachowski, Ewa Grzanka, Szymon Grzanka, Robert Czernecki, Mikolaj Grabowski, Roman Hrytsak, Grzegorz Nowak, Mike Leszczynski, Julita Smalc-Koziorowska
Summary: The thermal instability of InxGa1-xN quantum wells (QWs) hinders the construction of efficient blue and green LEDs and laser diodes. In this study, a method to overcome this problem by heavy Si doping of the GaN barrier layers is presented. The presence of silicon atoms increases the energy barrier for gallium vacancies migration, effectively reducing the possibility of diffusion of gallium vacancies. As a result, improved thermal stability of QWs was achieved and significant degradation was not observed up to temperatures of 980 degrees C.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
L. Maj, D. Wojtas, A. Jarzebska, M. Bieda, K. Trembecka-Wojciga, R. Chulist, W. Koziol, A. Goral, A. Trelka, K. Janus, J. Kawalko, M. Kulczyk, F. Muhaffel, H. Cimenoglu, K. Sztwiertnia
Summary: This work studied the microstructure of titania coating fabricated on the surface of hydrostatically extruded titanium grade 4 using the micro-arc oxidation method. The investigation revealed that a well-adherent porous coating is produced on the top surface and side walls of the extruded rod. The presence of a continuous amorphous layer compensates for the effect of anisotropic substrate, resulting in a comparable and homogenous microstructure with a large number of micropores.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Marta Orlowska, Ewa Ura-Binczyk, Lucjan Sniezek, Pawel Skudniewski, Mariusz Kulczyk, Boguslawa Adamczyk-Cieslak, Kamil Majchrowicz
Summary: This paper studies the corrosion resistance and mechanical properties of the 7075 aluminum alloy. The research aims to find the optimal correlation between the mechanical properties and the corrosion resistance of the alloy. The results show that a combination of precipitate hardening and a deformed microstructure leads to increased mechanical strength with high anisotropy due to the presence of fibrous grains. Further artificial aging also has a positive effect on corrosion resistance.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Mariusz Kulczyk, Jacek Skiba, Monika Skorupska, Sylwia Przybysz, Julita Smalc-Koziorowska
Summary: The study examines the influence of plastic strain rate on the mechanical and structural properties of pure zinc using unconventional plastic processing methods. Tests conducted at various strain rates show that plastic strain rate has a significant impact on the microstructure, with high homogeneity resulting in improved mechanical properties.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Marta Orlowska, Ewa Ura-Binczyk, Lucjan Sniezek, Pawel Skudniewski, Mariusz Kulczyk, Boguslawa Adamczyk-Cieslak, Jaroslaw Mizera
Summary: The present study examines the relationship between mechanical properties and corrosion resistance of hydrostatically extruded aluminum alloy 7075. The results show that hydrostatic extrusion combined with aging can significantly enhance the mechanical strength and resistance to corrosion of the alloy.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Jacek Skiba, Mariusz Kulczyk, Sylwia Przybysz-Gloc, Monika Skorupska, Krzysztof Niczyporuk
Summary: This study investigated the effect of hydrostatic extrusion on the machinability of Ti grade 2 in the turning process. The results showed that the microstructure of Ti significantly refined after deformation, resulting in improved mechanical properties. Cutting force analysis revealed that microstructure refinement had an impact on the machinability at greater cutting depths. Application tests indicated that Ti after hydrostatic extrusion had lower susceptibility to buckling during threading and achieved the required thread tolerances.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Physics, Applied
J. Moneta, G. Staszczak, E. Grzanka, P. Tauzowski, P. Dluzewski, J. Smalc-Koziorowska
Summary: Cross-sectional transmission electron microscopy studies show that a-type dislocations in InGaN/GaN structures deposited along the [0001] direction are post-growth effects caused by stress on lateral surfaces and mechanical processing. Cathodoluminescence mapping reveals the visibility of these defects near the edges of cleaved or polished InGaN/GaN structures. Finite element calculations provide insights into the residual stress distribution near the InGaN/GaN interface at the free edge, and the impact of such defects on device performance is discussed.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYSICS
(2023)
Article
Physics, Applied
P. Wolny, H. Turski, G. Muziol, M. Sawicka, J. Smalc-Koziorowska, J. Moneta, M. Hajdel, A. Feduniewicz-Zmuda, S. Grzanka, R. Kudrawiec, C. Skierbiszewski
Summary: Staggered (In, Ga)N quantum wells are proposed to improve the efficiency of light-emitting diodes (LEDs) by increasing the wave-function overlap and reducing defects at the bottom interface. Plasma-assisted molecular beam epitaxy is used to grow staggered QWs, which show a significant increase in luminescence intensity and homogeneity compared to standard QWs.
PHYSICAL REVIEW APPLIED
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Marta Sawicka, Henryk Turski, Kamil Sobczak, Anna Feduniewicz-Zmuda, Natalia Fiuczek, Oliwia Golyga, Marcin Siekacz, Grzegorz Muziol, Grzegorz Nowak, Julita Smalc-Koziorowska, Czeslaw Skierbiszewski
Summary: This study demonstrates the formation of nanostars in highly doped GaN:Si layers grown by plasma-assisted molecular beam epitaxy. The nanostars are 50-nm-wide platelets arranged in six-fold symmetry around the [0001] axis and exhibit different electrical properties from the surrounding layer. The enhanced growth rate along the a-direction <11(2)over bar0> is responsible for the formation of nanostars.
CRYSTAL GROWTH & DESIGN
(2023)
Article
Microscopy
J. Smalc-Koziorowska, J. Moneta, G. Muziol, W. Chrominski, R. Kernke, M. Albrecht, T. Schulz, I. Belabbas
Summary: In hexagonal materials, (a+c) dislocations dissociate into partial dislocations, and the dissociation of misfit (a+c) dislocations at the InGaN/GaN interface is crucial for understanding their nucleation and glide mechanisms.
JOURNAL OF MICROSCOPY
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Ahmad Mirzaei, Peter D. Hodgson, Xiang Ma, Vanessa K. Peterson, Ehsan Farabi, Gregory S. Rohrer, Hossein Beladi
Summary: This study investigated the influence of parent austenite grain refinement on the intervariant boundary network in a lath martensitic steel. It found that refining the parent austenite grain led to a decrease in the fraction of certain boundaries in the martensite and an increase in the connectivity of low energy boundaries, ultimately improving the impact toughness.
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING A-STRUCTURAL MATERIALS PROPERTIES MICROSTRUCTURE AND PROCESSING
(2024)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
N. L. Church, C. E. P. Talbot, L. D. Connor, S. Michalik, N. G. Jones
Summary: Metastable beta Ti alloys based on the Ti-Nb system have attracted attention due to their unique properties. However, the unstable cyclic behavior of these alloys has hindered their widespread industrial use. Recent studies have shown that internal stresses, including those from dislocations, may be responsible for this behavior. This study demonstrates that inter-cycle thermal treatments can mitigate the unstable cyclic behavior, providing a significant breakthrough in our understanding of Ti-Nb superelastic materials.
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING A-STRUCTURAL MATERIALS PROPERTIES MICROSTRUCTURE AND PROCESSING
(2024)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Di Zhao, Chenchen Zhao, Ziyang Xiu, Jiuchun Yan
Summary: This study proposes a novel strategy for achieving the bonding of SiC ceramic and Al alloy using ultrasound. The ultrasound promotes the dissolution of Al into the solder, activating the solder and triggering the interfacial reaction between SiC ceramic and solder. With increasing ultrasonic duration, the bonding between SiC and Al transitions from partial to full metallurgical bonding.
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING A-STRUCTURAL MATERIALS PROPERTIES MICROSTRUCTURE AND PROCESSING
(2024)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Kang Du, Yang Zhang, Guangda Zhao, Tao Huang, Liyuan Liu, Junpeng Li, Xiyu Wang, Zhongwu Zhang
Summary: This paper systematically investigated the evolution of microstructure in Fe-Ni-Co-Al polycrystalline alloys and its effects on mechanical properties. The results revealed that the migration of grain boundaries in different processes is driven by different factors, which impacts the grain orientation and precipitate formation. In the process of directional recrystallization, grains with specific orientations grow in the grain boundary region and form the dominant orientation, while grains with lower migration rate form the minor orientation. The alloy produced through directional recrystallization exhibited good recoverable strain and superelastic strain, while the alloy produced through solid solution treatment showed no evident superelastic behavior.
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING A-STRUCTURAL MATERIALS PROPERTIES MICROSTRUCTURE AND PROCESSING
(2024)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Edohamen Awannegbe, Liang Chen, Yue Zhao, Zhijun Qiu, Huijun Li
Summary: This study employed laser metal deposition to additively manufacture Ti-15Mo wt% alloy, and subsequently subjected it to post-fabrication uniaxial thermomechanical processing. The results showed that different zones in the microstructure remained after processing, and deformation mechanisms mainly involved slip and martensite formation. The compressive mechanical properties were found to be dependent on strain rate, with higher flow stress and compressive strength observed at higher strain rates. Grain structure homogenisation was not achieved, leading to anisotropic tensile properties.
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING A-STRUCTURAL MATERIALS PROPERTIES MICROSTRUCTURE AND PROCESSING
(2024)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Reza Khatib Zadeh Davani, Enyinnaya George Ohaeri, Sandeep Yadav, Jerzy A. Szpunar, Jing Su, Michael Gaudet, Muhammad Rashid, Muhammad Arafin
Summary: This research aims to investigate the effect of roughing and finishing reductions on crystallographic texture. The results show significant heterogeneity in the centerline region, with higher intensity of certain textures. Drop Weight Tear Test indicates that steel specimens with lower and medium reductions exhibit superior low-temperature impact toughness compared to steel with higher reductions. The electrochemical hydrogen charging experiments confirm the presence of internal hydrogen cracks only in steel with lower and medium reductions.
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING A-STRUCTURAL MATERIALS PROPERTIES MICROSTRUCTURE AND PROCESSING
(2024)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Flavio De Barbieri, Denis Jorge-Badiola, Rodrigo Allende, Karem Tello, Alfredo Artigas, Franco Perazzo, Henry Jami, Juan Perez Ipina
Summary: This study examines the effect of Cr additions on the mechanical behavior of TWIP steel at temperatures ranging from 25°C to 350°C. The results indicate that different temperature-dependent strengthening mechanisms, including mechanical twinning, Dynamic Strain Aging, and slip bands, are at play. The stacking fault energy (SFE) influences the percentage of mechanical twinning, which in turn affects the strain hardening rate.
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING A-STRUCTURAL MATERIALS PROPERTIES MICROSTRUCTURE AND PROCESSING
(2024)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Hanlin Peng, Siming Huang, Ling Hu, Bingbing Luo, Liejun Li, Ian Baker
Summary: This study explores the weldability, microstructures, and mechanical properties of two L1(2)-nanoparticle-strengthened medium-entropy alloys after electron beam welding (EBW). The results show that strong yet ductile defect-free joints were produced, with larger grain sizes in the fusion zones compared to the heat-affected zones and base materials. Both EBWed MEAs exhibited high yield strengths, high ultimate tensile strengths, and good fracture strains at 77 K. The V-doping improved the cryogenic mechanical properties of the TMT MEA.
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING A-STRUCTURAL MATERIALS PROPERTIES MICROSTRUCTURE AND PROCESSING
(2024)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Yongxin Wang, Lei Chen, Lizi Shao, Shuo Hao, Motomichi Koyama, Xingzhou Cai, Xiaocong Ma, Miao Jin
Summary: This study investigated the tensile deformation behavior of an Mn-N bearing lean duplex stainless steel with metastable austenite. The results showed that the strain rate had significant influence on the work hardening, strain-induced martensitic transformation, and fracture mechanism.
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING A-STRUCTURAL MATERIALS PROPERTIES MICROSTRUCTURE AND PROCESSING
(2024)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Jong Woo Won, Seulbi Lee, Hye-Jeong Choe, Yong-Taek Hyun, Dong Won Lee, Jeong Hun Lee
Summary: Cold-rolled pure titanium showed improved sheet formability after undergoing cryogenic-deformation treatment. This treatment increased the thinning capability of the titanium and suppressed cracking during sheet forming. The formation of twins during deformation contributed to high thinning capability and increased strength through grain refinement and dislocation accumulation.
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING A-STRUCTURAL MATERIALS PROPERTIES MICROSTRUCTURE AND PROCESSING
(2024)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Handong Li, Lin Su, Lijuan Wang, Yanbin Jiang, Jiahui Long, Gaoyong Lin, Zhu Xiao, Yanlin Jia, Zhou Li
Summary: Homogenization heat treatment is a key procedure in controlling the second phase, enhancing composition uniformity, and workability of as-cast Cu-15Ni-8Sn alloy. This study found that electropulsing treatment (EPT) can significantly reduce treatment temperature and time, improve elongation and overall mechanical properties of the alloy.
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING A-STRUCTURAL MATERIALS PROPERTIES MICROSTRUCTURE AND PROCESSING
(2024)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Yuxuan Wang, Juntao Zou, Lixing Sun, Yunfei Bai, Zhe Zhang, Junsheng Cheng, Lin Shi, Dazhuo Song, Yihui Jiang, Zhiwei Zhang
Summary: A novel mechanical-heat-electricity synergistic method was proposed to enhance the mechanical properties of Cu-15Sn-0.3Ti alloy by forming annealing twins (ATs). The combination method of Rotary swaging (RS) and Electric pulse treatment (EPT) successfully induced recrystallization and refinement of the microstructure, leading to a significant increase in the strength of the alloy within a short time.
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING A-STRUCTURAL MATERIALS PROPERTIES MICROSTRUCTURE AND PROCESSING
(2024)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Zhiyi Ding, Jiangtao Xie, Tong Wang, Aiying Chen, Bin Gan, Jinchao Song
Summary: This study demonstrated the Ta-induced strengthening of CoCrNi-AlTi MEAs using nanoscale heterogeneous coherent precipitates. The addition of Ta and aging treatments significantly enhanced the mechanical properties of the alloy, including yield strength, ultimate tensile strength, and elongation.
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING A-STRUCTURAL MATERIALS PROPERTIES MICROSTRUCTURE AND PROCESSING
(2024)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Z. Y. You, Z. Y. Tang, B. Wang, H. W. Zhang, P. Li, L. Zhao, F. B. Chu, H. Ding
Summary: The mechanical properties and microstructural evolution of C-doped TRIP-assisted HEA under dynamic loading conditions were systematically investigated in this study. The results showed that dynamic tensile deformation led to an increase in yield strength and a decrease in ultimate tensile strength, with a trend towards increased total elongation. The primary deformation mechanisms shifted from TRIP and TWIP effects to deformation twinning and dislocations. The presence of carbides formed through C-doping hindered dislocation slip and promoted the activation of multiple twinning systems.
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING A-STRUCTURAL MATERIALS PROPERTIES MICROSTRUCTURE AND PROCESSING
(2024)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Feng Qin, Feihu Chen, Junhua Hou, Wenjun Lu, Shaohua Chen, Jianjun Li
Summary: Plastic instability in strong multilayered composites is completely suppressed by architecting nanoscale BCC Nb crystalline-amorphous CuNb interfaces.
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING A-STRUCTURAL MATERIALS PROPERTIES MICROSTRUCTURE AND PROCESSING
(2024)