In spinal correction surgery, metallic rods are commonly bent intraoperatively by surgeons to conform to the patient-specific spinal curvature and are then fixed with pedicle screws. However, intraoperative rod contouring can introduce surface scratc...
The fatigue performance of reinforcing bars is essential to the durability and safety of reinforced concrete structures. BS 4449 assesses fatigue prequalification using a stress range of Δσ = 200 MPa, a stress ratio of R = 0.2, and a run-...
This study investigates the effect of Ti, Zr, and Hf microalloying on the microstructure, microhardness, tensile properties, and high-temperature performance of cast ML5 magnesium alloy. The alloy was modified with 0.05, 0.10, and 1.0 wt.% Ti, Zr, or...
This study quantifies the mechanical degradation caused by locally introduced rubber-glove contamination in stress-relieved PBF-LB/M Ti-6Al-4V. Rubber-glove fragments were inserted into defined build layers of standardized tensile specimens and into...
High-entropy alloys (HEAs) are characterized by having more than one principal element, in contrast to a traditional alloy with only one base element; this provides a much wider composition space compared to traditional alloys; hence, HEAs have been...
Molecular dynamics (MD) simulations were used to study the deposition and growth of Fe-Co-Ni-M-Al multi-component alloy films on a Si(100) substrate. By comparing the surface topography at incident energies of 0.1~0.5 eV, it was observed that an incr...
This study presents an integrated computational–experimental approach to enhance the tensile fatigue life of laser powder bed fusion (LPBF)-fabricated Ti-6Al-4V Gyroid scaffolds for orthopedic implants. Scaffolds with 60–80% porosity were...
High-entropy alloys (HEAs) show excellent mechanical properties, but their enormous compositional space makes experimental and computational exploration expensive. This study predicts the Vickers hardness (HV) of HEAs from nominal elemental compositi...
This study experimentally investigates the effect of oxide film thickness on the amplitude of laser-induced stress waves in AISI W1-7 carbon steel. Oxide layers of approximately 0.045 μm (straw-yellow) and 0.07 μm (blue) were synthesized via co...
In this paper, we experimentally investigated the integrated processing of high-iron Kazakh bauxites by reducing smelting of ore–coke–lime briquettes to produce an Fe-Al-Si metallic alloy, which is of potential interest for steel deoxidat...
Nanostructured tungsten–copper (W–Cu) composites are promising materials for high-heat-flux components and advanced thermal management; however, their processing is limited by a high positive enthalpy of mixing of ~35.5 kJ/mol and weak in...
The effect of spark plasma sintering (SPS) temperature on the structural and phase state and the physicomechanical properties of an ODS steel based on the Fe-Cr-Y2O3 system was investigated. It was established that increasing the SPS temperature is a...
Weathering steels have been widely used in transportation, energy facilities, and civil infrastructure because of their good atmospheric corrosion resistance and long service life. Their corrosion resistance is generally achieved by adding alloying e...
High-entropy alloys (HEAs) are a unique metallic alloy that was initially recognized for the possibility of stabilizing simple solid-solution phases through high configurational entropy. Research over the past two decades, however, has shown that the...
Seismic-resistant reinforcing steels (rebars) are indispensable for improving the safety and resilience of reinforced concrete structures subjected to earthquake loading. To perform effectively under such severe conditions, these steels must combine...
This study examines the effect of spark plasma sintering (SPS) temperature on the phase composition, microstructure, densification, and microhardness of cobalt-free WC–Fe and WC–Fe–Ni hard alloys. Increasing the sintering temperatur...
Silver nanowires (Ag NWs) are of great importance for modern applications as a substitute for indium tin oxide (ITO) when flexible, transparent conductive electrodes are required. In this paper, we report for the first time the electrical resistivity...
To produce increasingly efficient tools with optimized geometry, additive manufacturing is a suitable solution. However, tool steels, due to their high amount of carbon and hardening elements, may be unweldable and therefore difficult to produce usin...
High-entropy alloys (HEAs) are a transformative class of materials with remarkable structural and functional properties. Solid-state processing techniques, such as high-energy ball milling, are being increasingly used for their production. In these p...
Quaternary β-Ti-xTa-xZr-xNb (TTZN) alloys (x = 10, 20, and 30 wt%) were surface-modified by plasma electrolytic oxidation (PEO) to improve their surface properties. This treatment promotes the incorporation of bioactive ions, such as Ca and P, a...
Commercial ductile steel sheet is widely used in engineering applications because of its favorable combination of strength, ductility, machinability, and mechanical versatility. However, its structural integrity is frequently compromised by geometric...
This study investigates the microstructural evolution of the CoCrFeNi system after incorporating Gallium (Ga) at varying concentrations (0, 15, and 20 at.%). The systems were synthesized by Vacuum Arc Melting (VAM) and characterized through X-ray Dif...
This study investigates the possibility of producing a complex W–Mo–Cr-containing alloy via metallothermic reduction of oxide concentrates in the presence of direct reduced iron (DRI) in an induction furnace under atmospheric conditions....
This study presents a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of research on 2xxx series aluminum–copper (Al–Cu) alloys published between 2020 and 2025. A complete analysis of 4380 documents from 747 sources indexed in Scopus reveals sustaine...
The development of high-performance copper alloys requires balancing mechanical strength and electrical conductivity, properties that are often inversely correlated due to competing strengthening mechanisms. This study presents a comparative machine...
Cr-based composite coatings with superior wear resistance are in growing demand for high-performance applications in the automotive, aerospace, and general manufacturing sectors. In this study, an Al10Cu alloy produced via powder metallurgy was coate...
Machine learning (ML) is becoming an established part of alloy research, offering new ways to link composition, processing routes, and microstructure with measured properties. In this work, recent studies using ML for predicting or optimizing alloy b...
Damage is a phenomenon experienced when a material is subjected to external factors such as load and temperature. Damage is quantified through the damage value of a material, and its value typically ranges from 0 to 1, with 1 indicating complete dama...
In metal additive manufacturing, the molten pool directly influences the performance of the fabricated components. Therefore, a comprehensive understanding of the molten pool behavior is essential for improving the quality of the parts and mitigating...
This study provides the first complete and experimentally validated Yoshida–Uemori (Y–U) parameter set for AA6005C aluminum alloy, enabling accurate constitutive modeling for stamping simulations. A comprehensive set of mechanical tests w...
High-entropy alloys (HEAs) present a vast compositional design space, characterized by four core effects—high configurational entropy, sluggish diffusion, severe lattice distortion, and the cocktail effect—which collectively underpin thei...
Friction extrusion technology was first developed and patented in 1991 at The Welding Institute, but it remained largely unexplored for many years. Over the past decade, this technology has gained popularity due to its ability to recycle chips and pr...
Intermetallic alloys based on A15-type compounds, including cubic Ti3Sb, attract increasing interest due to their tunable electronic properties and potential for surface-related functional applications. Here, the interaction of nitrogen with Ti3Sb is...
Some cast metallic alloys for ultra-high-temperature structural applications can have better mechanical properties compared with Ni-based superalloys. Research on the directional solidification (DS) of such alloys is limited. The production of DS com...
A thin-walled product made of AZ31 magnesium alloy was successfully fabricated using wire-feed electron-beam additive manufacturing. The microstructure of the initial wire, used as a precursor, comprises a α-Mg(Al, Zn) solid solution and a mino...
Aluminum–copper alloys have garnered significant attention in modern engineering applications due to their exceptional strength-to-weight ratio, corrosion resistance, and thermal conductivity properties. This study investigates the tribological...
Although the composition of hearth gas in a blast furnace is still composed of CO, H2, and N2, after injecting shale gas, which replaces some pulverized coal, the proportion of CO, H2, and N2 in the hearth gas will change with the introduction of H2....
In this work, the results of the structural and phase state of LaNi5-based alloys modified with Ti, Mn, and Co elements, obtained by mechanical alloying and subsequent spark plasma sintering, are presented. X-ray diffraction analysis was carried out...
The quality of heavy plates produced from low-carbon steel is directly linked to the structural characteristics inherited from the initial continuously cast thick slabs. This study explores how different casting technologies affect the morphology and...
Understanding the way samarium–cobalt alloys solidify at varying cooling rates and the regularities in alloying element distribution is crucial for optimizing subsequent homogenization and annealing processes, leading to an enhancement in the o...
Understanding the intricate relationship between composition, processing conditions, and material properties is essential for optimizing Cu-based alloys. Machine learning offers a powerful tool for decoding these complex interactions, enabling more e...
An AA6061-7075 composite with a heterogeneous structure was fabricated via the additive friction stir deposition (AFSD) method, and in situ processing data were monitored during the manufacturing process. The results show that the cross-section of th...
The combination of electrochemical, surface, and spectroscopic techniques revealed that Pseudomonas aeruginosa biofilm accelerated corrosion of 304 stainless steel (SS), leading to localized pitting with depths up to 3.75 μm. Such damage did not o...
Under specific temperature and strain rate conditions, certain materials, such as low-carbon steels and select magnesium and aluminum alloys, experience a localized deformation phenomenon known as the Lüders effect. This behavior manifests as a...
Aluminium metal matrix composites (AMMCs) incorporate aluminium alloys reinforced with fibres (continuous/discontinuous), whiskers, or particulate. These materials were engineered as advanced solutions for demanding sectors including construction, ae...
Aluminum is widely used in many industries like automotive, aerospace and construction because of its low weight, good mechanical strength and resistance to corrosion. This resistance comes mainly from a passive oxide layer that forms on its surface....
The global pursuit of a sustainable and decarbonized energy landscape requires the development of novel materials capable of supporting lightweight construction, advanced energy conversion, storage, and thermal management technologies. Among these, m...
Cemented carbides are among the primary materials for tools and wear parts. Today, energy prices and carbon emissions have become key concerns worldwide. Cemented carbides consist of tungsten carbide combined with a binder, typically cobalt, nickel,...
This research investigates the effects of the addition of the rare-earth element La on the microstructure, phase transformation, and mechanical properties of Ni50Ti30Hf20−xLax (x = 0, 0.5, 1, 2) alloys. The results show that a primary matrix co...
This study investigates the effect of ultrasonic vibration applied in the cutting speed direction on surface quality during face turning of C45 steel. The experiments were performed using an ultrasonic generator operating at a frequency of 20 kHz wit...
