The quality of the feedstock powder plays a key role in determining the properties of coatings produced by cold spray (CS). However, most commercially available powders are not specifically designed for CS, which makes it difficult to tailor powder c...
Al-Mg-Zn crossover alloys are promising lightweight structural materials. This study systematically investigates the effects of Ga content (0–0.8 wt.%) and pre-treated aging (PA) on the mechanical properties and microstructure in high-Mg-conten...
This study employed a Gleeble-3800TM thermal simulator to conduct thermal cycle experiments on the coarse-grained heat-affected zone (CGHAZ) of Nb-Ti-La microalloyed steel under welding heat inputs of 50, 80, 100, and 120 kJ/cm. A systematic analysis...
The parametrization of the thermomechanical behavior of shape memory alloys (SMAs) under constant load is described in terms of their functional properties. The deformation–temperature–stress behavior of SMAs from various alloy systems&md...
Laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) was adopted to manufacture AlSi10Mg, and two post-processing schedules, T4 (510 °C/2 h + water quench) and T6 (T4 + 180 °C/6 h), were applied to elucidate how Si precipitation size controls ductility. The as-bui...
This study reviews the application of wire arc additive manufacturing (WAAM) technology in maritime engineering and investigates an experimentally driven analytical approach for prediction of thermal distributions based on the Rosenthal solution. Two...
This study investigates the influence of vanadium–nitrogen (V-N) microalloying design on the microstructure and mechanical properties of 700 MPa grade ultra-high-strength steel bars. Through the control of the V/N ratio and cooling rate, a yiel...
Fe composites are highly valued for their unique mechanical and magnetic properties, making them essential in various industrial applications. This study represents the first reported attempt to combine PZT into an Fe matrix, aiming to develop novel...
This study systematically investigates the microstructure evolution, mechanical properties, and residual stress distribution in diffusion-bonded joints between Al2O3 ceramic and TC4 alloy. Motivated by the need for reliable high-temperature joints in...
Hypo-peritectic steels are susceptible to interfacial cracking during thin-slab continuous casting, in which non-metallic inclusions play a critical role. This study systematically investigates the effects of inclusion type and morphology on interfac...
Titanium alloys are widely used as bone graft materials due to their excellent corrosion resistance and biocompatibility. Implant failure can result from long-term exposure to body fluids and inflammation-induced pH decreases, both of which compromis...
To address surface defects and enhance the wear resistance of 316L stainless steel parts fabricated by Selective Laser Melting (SLM), this study applied shot peening (SP) surface treatment to the SLM-processed samples. Ball-on-disk tribological tests...
Accurately predicting molten steel carbon content plays a crucial role in improving productivity and energy efficiency during the Basic Oxygen Furnace (BOF) steelmaking process. However, current data-driven methods primarily focus on endpoint carbon...
This study investigates the thermodynamic and experimental aspects of producing a chromium–manganese ligature under high-temperature smelting conditions using low-grade iron–manganese ore and ferrosilicochrome (FeSiCr) dust as both a redu...
A CoCrNi-AlTi medium-entropy alloy was fabricated via laser powder bed fusion (L-PBF), and its microstructural evolution and mechanical response during aging at 500–900 °C for 1 h were systematically investigated. The as-built alloy exhibit...
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Mg has high potential as a base metal for biocompatible metallic implants due to its light weight, biocompatibility, and mechanical properties that are similar to bone. In the present study, Mg-10Se was synthesized via a powder metallurgy method foll...
Ni–Fe alloys were prepared via electrodeposition from a citrate electrolyte under different magnetic field (MF) strengths (0.1 T, 0.3 T, and 0.5 T) and configurations parallel (B‖) and perpendicular (B⊥) to the electrode surface. The...
Surface roughness, critically measured by the Arithmetical Mean Roughness (Ra), is a vital determinant of workpiece functional performance. Traditional contact-based measurement methods are inefficient and unsuitable for online inspection. While mach...
Mafic mine tailings are highly resistant to bioleaching due to their silicate-rich composition, low sulfide content, and strong buffering capacity. This study aimed to assess the potential use of heterotrophic bioleaching to promote the release of me...
This study examines the mechanical response of medium-manganese TRIP steels under different stress states, focusing on deformation-induced austenite-to-martensite transformation and ageing phenomena. Two steels with distinctly different ferrite&ndash...
Copper–aluminum layered composites offer a promising combination of high conductivity, light weight, and cost-effectiveness, making them attractive for applications in electric vehicles, electronics, and power transmission. However, achieving r...
A comprehensive investigation was conducted into the microstructural evolution, high-cycle fatigue properties, and corresponding fatigue fracture mechanism of the simulated coarse-grained heat-affected zone (CGHAZ) in low-carbon microalloyed steel wi...
In this study, 3 wt.% Re/Inconel 718 composite was fabricated by laser powder bed fusion (LPBF), and the effects of aging treatments on the microstructure and properties of the Re/Inconel 718 composite were systematically investigated. This study aim...
To address the limitations in the corrosion resistance of 316L stainless steel, ceramic reinforcements are increasingly utilized in additive manufacturing. However, their influence on corrosion behavior varies significantly. Via laser powder bed fusi...
In this study, a Hastelloy C276 coating was fabricated on the surface of Q345B steel using high-velocity oxy-fuel (HVOF) spraying technology, and the corrosion behavior and mechanism of the coating in a simulated seawater environment were investigate...
Structural steel reuse can gain large embodied-carbon savings, yet it is still not widely adopted since approval depends on the quality of the evidence, how uncertainty is handled, and if the design requirements are followed, not just on resistance....
We studied the microstructural evolution and mechanical properties of ultrafine-grained CrMnFeCoNi high-entropy alloys fabricated by mechanical alloying of various additives and spark plasma sintering. The additives were 1 wt.% process control agent...
Ultra-high heat input welding offers high efficiency for large-scale offshore engineering, but excessive heat input can degrade low-temperature toughness. This study investigates the microstructural evolution and impact toughness of EH36 ship steel u...
Rolling contact fatigue and wear of wheel–rail systems are critical factors affecting the safety of high-speed railways and have long been key research topics in materials science. This paper reviews the theoretical foundations of wheel–r...
The microstructure evolution law and the changes in mechanical properties of 442 ferritic stainless steel after annealing treatment at different temperatures are systematically investigated. The results show that, as the annealing temperature increas...
The performance of Zr-2.5Nb alloy pressure tubes in nuclear reactors is critically dependent on the behavior of precipitated hydrides. In this study, a hydrogen-charged Zr-2.5Nb alloy pressure tube was subjected to in situ tensile testing combined wi...
This work reports on the extraction and separation of Co(II) and Li(I) ions from chloride solutions using a synergistic mixture, namely Cyphos IL 101 (trihexyl(tetradecyl)phosphonium chloride[R4PCl] and TBP (tributylphosphate). This system has not be...
Edge cracking severely limits the rolling yield of magnesium alloy plates. A novel lattice severe deformation rolling (LSDR) process using corrugated rolls is proposed to suppress edge cracking. Numerical simulations, rolling experiments, and microst...
Carburizing process optimization requires accurate prediction of multiple interrelated outcomes, yet existing models either oversimplify the physics or require prohibitively large datasets. Here, we present a physics-informed machine learning (PIML)...
High-entropy alloys (HEAs) present a fundamental design paradox: their exceptional properties arise from complex, high-dimensional composition–process–microstructure–property (CPMP) relationships, yet the knowledge needed to navigat...
Metallic seismic dampers are an effective tool for reducing structural damage during seismic events. While previous reviews have often focused on cataloging device types, this review presents a deep analysis of the underlying science governing their...
The amount of scrap steel and selection of blowing process parameters are known to influence the fluid flow characteristics of the melt pool in converter steelmaking. However, few studies have considered the effects of scrap steel and blowing process...
In alignment with the European Union’s 2050 carbon-neutrality targets, the automotive industry is intensifying efforts to adopt lightweight materials that ensure structural integrity without compromising safety. Press-hardened steels (PHS), off...
Ferrochrome alloy is a crucial additive in steelmaking, significantly enhancing the strength, hardness, and corrosion resistance of steel; investigating the melting behavior of ferrochrome alloy could provide a theoretical foundation for producing st...
In the aerospace field, the BT25y titanium alloy is recommended as a candidate material for manufacturing compressor discs and rotor blades of aircraft engines. The influence of hot deformation parameters on the microstructural evolution, recrystalli...
Indium is a strategically important metal, essential for the production of transparent conductive oxides, flat panel displays, thin-film photovoltaics, and advanced optoelectronic devices. Due to its limited natural abundance and its occurrence in tr...
In the present study, the effects of electrode geometry and welding current on the tensile-shear strength, failure energy, fracture type, and joint microstructure were investigated during the RSW of ultra-high-strength MS1500 steel to high-strength l...
The multi-objective optimization of multicomponent superalloys has long been impeded by not only the complex interactions among multiple elements but also the low efficiency and high cost of traditional trial-and-error methods. To address this issue,...
CrAlN coatings are widely used for surface protection because of their excellent properties. Alloying with additional elements has been shown to effectively modify mechanical and tribological behavior of these coatings. In this study, CrAlMoxN coatin...
Metallic functional materials have become a strategic focus in contemporary material research, driven by the rising demand for intelligent, adaptive, and high-performance systems across energy conversion, aerospace actuation, biomedical devices, and...
Hot-forming, as a typical representative forming technology of high-strength steel (HSS), is one of the most effective ways to manufacture structural components for achieving automotive lightweighting goal. In this paper, a newly-developed commercial...
Reliable joining of multi-layer aluminum foil current collectors is crucial for enhancing the performance and safety of high-capacity lithium-ion batteries. However, laser welding of such thin-thick aluminum combinations is often hindered by porosity...
Magnetron-sputtered coatings consisting of multiple alternating layers of chromium and amorphous carbon (Cr/a-C)ml were deposited on HS6-5-2 steel with an intermediate chromium layer by varying deposition rates. Three series of coatings, S1, S2, and...
The size of offshore wind turbine towers is increasing, and they are subjected to larger and more complex loads, which imposes more stringent requirements on the fatigue performance of welded plates in new offshore wind turbine towers. This study inv...
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