C276 Hastelloy/Q235 Steel cladding plates were prepared by vacuum-sealed hot rolling (VSHR) with a small hole. The effects of different Ni interlayers on the macro-morphology, microstructure, mechanical properties and corrosion resistance of the clad...
In this study, the bonding of a CuW/Al composite with a Ni interlayer was designed and established by vacuum hot-pressing diffusion bonding. The interfacial microstructure was systematically discussed based on experimental characterization and first-...
The vacuum hot-rolled SUS314/Q235 stainless steel clad plate has many drawbacks including serious interface alloy element diffusion, stainless steel cladding’s sensitization, and carbon steel substrate’s low strength. In this study, the c...
A pure Ni interlayer with a thickness of 0.1 mm was introduced between high-strength interstitial free steel and Al–Mg–Si alloy, which were friction stir lap welded, producing an excellent welded joint. The interface layer consisted of a γ-Ni solid s...
The composite structure of aluminum and steel (Al/steel) dissimilar metals has been applied in manufacturing industries for lightweight products, and friction stir lap welding (FSLW) has advantages for the welding of these two metals. To further enha...
Some multi-materials produced via SLM and containing 316L steel may exhibit defects and cracks in the interfacial zone. There is a lack of research on 316L/NiTi multi-materials with an interlayer produced via SLM. This study aims to investigate the i...
Direct soldering of the aluminum alloy 7075 is very difficult or even impossible. In order to make it possible, galvanic coatings and the procedures for their application on alloy surfaces were developed. The paper presents structures and mechanical...
In metal additive manufacturing without interlayer cooling, the macro-size of the layer itself is difficult to control due to the thermal storage effect. The effect of interlayer cooling was studied by cladding Ni-based coatings on the substrate of d...
In this study, SiCp/Al composites were bonded using the laser-induced exothermic bonding method. The nanostructured Al/Ni energetic materials were prepared by the high-energy ball-milling method and served as the bonding interlayer. The joint microst...
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Reliable Cu/polyimide (PI) metallization requires strong interfacial adhesion while minimizing the thickness of the metallic adhesion layer. In this study, Ni ion implantation was combined with physical vapor deposition to construct an ultrathin Ni i...
In this paper, diffusion bonding was adopted to join 9Cr martensitic/ferritic heat-resistant steels using an electrodeposited Ni interlayer with a thickness of 40 μm. In addition, the effect of tempering treatment after diffusion bonding on the mi...
Resistance spot welding was performed to join 2 mm thick TA2 titanium plate and Q235 steel plate using an Nb-Ni bi-interlayer. The microstructure of the interfacial zone was observed and analyzed, and the tensile shear load of the joint was evaluated...
Ultrasound-assisted transient liquid phase bonding (U-TLP) has been regarded as a promising brazing process to join magnesium alloys with a Sn and Zn interlayer; however, the formation of brittle magnesium intermetallic compounds (Mg2Sn, MgZn, and Mg...
The use of lead as a primary coolant is one of the most attractive options for next-generation lead-cooled fast reactor systems (LFR). Despite many favourable features, liquid Pb is a harsh environment that induces many problems on metallic component...
In this paper, we explore the suggestions of the results of experimental studies on low-dimensional layered systems in FeNi/V2O3/FeNi film structures. The multifunctional material V2O3 is used as an interlayer between the magnetically active FeNi lay...
Magnesium/aluminium clad bars were fabricated by compound casting and multi-pass warm caliber rolling. A Ni interlayer prepared using a plasma spraying process was inserted between the parent metals to improve the interfacial characteristics during t...
Nickel–iron layered double hydroxides (NiFe-LDHs) are among the most active earth-abundant electrocatalysts for the oxygen evolution reaction (OER) in alkaline media, yet their performance remains sensitive to structure, electrolyte history, an...
Due to its super plasticity, low weight, and high mechanical resistance properties, generally, Ti6Al4V is used for aeronautical applications. However, it has low resistance to plastic shearing. In addition, it has poor wear resistance. For these reas...
A new brazing process for thin-walled stainless steel was proposed by combining green and efficient Ni-Cr-P electrodeposition with brazing technology. Novel information was attained by analyzing the electrodeposited Ni-Cr-P interlayers and the brazed...
The functional valorization of waste fabrics, particularly their conversion into flexible low-cost, high-performance electrodes, holds significant promise for resource sustainability and the development of advanced energy technologies. Here, a NiB/Cu...
The growing demand for higher-energy lithium-ion batteries, encompassing consumer electronics, stationary grid storage, and electric mobility to specialized sectors like aerospace, medical devices, and industrial robotics, requires cathode materials...
Due to the huge difference in thermophysical properties, it is difficult to obtain a defect-free bonding interface between copper and steel. A Cu-Ni-Ti interlayer was added between a TiC-reinforced copper matrix composite coating and Q235 steel in th...
Layered transition-metal oxides are key cathode materials for lithium-ion batteries and promising feedstocks for direct recycling. Their recycling behavior is strongly governed by oxide-framework stability, interlayer interactions, defect formation,...
NiTi-based shape memory alloys and the Ti2AlNb alloy have gained increasing importance in the aerospace field. The joining of these two materials can further increment the importance and usage of these relevant engineering materials and expand their...
Perpendicular magnetic anisotropy at transition metal/oxide interfaces plays a significant role in technological applications such as magnetic storage and spintronics. In this study, we investigate the effects of thermal annealing and Pt ultrathin in...
The current research presents a novel methodology for surface finishing of printed AlSi10Mg parts by electroless deposited gold–silver (electrum) alloys. The parts were printed by additive manufacturing laser powder-bed fusion (AM-LPBF). The electrum...
The reactions between nickel and germanium are investigated by the incorporation of a titanium interlayer on germanium (100) substrate. Under microwave annealing (MWA), the nickel germanide layers are formed from 150 °C to 350 °C for 360 s in ambient...
In this work, the interface characteristics and resulting bond strength were investigated for roll bonded steel-aluminum composites with nickel interlayers, both after rolling and after post-rolling heat treatments at 400 °C–550 °C. Aft...
Dual-phase layered microstructures containing alternating regions of soft and hard phases can produce alloys with a unique combination of strength and ductility. In this study, the molecular dynamics (MD) method was utilized to simulate nanoindentati...
Ti-45Al-8Nb alloy is widely utilized in the lightweight design of the aerospace field because of its excellent properties. In order to make full use of this alloy, it is important to carry out relevant research, such as into the joining process of Ti...
Alumina oxide coatings are widely used in many industrial applications to improve corrosion protection, wear and erosion resistances, and thermal insulation of metallic surfaces. The paper presents study of the microstructure, mechanical, and wear pr...
NiTi shape memory alloys (SMAs) are a class of functional materials which can be significantly deformed and recover their original shape via a reversible martensitic phase transformation. Developing effective joining techniques can expand the applica...
As a technology for micro-deformed solid-phase connection, transient liquid phase (TLP) diffusion bonding plays a key role in the manufacture of heating components of aero engines. However, the harmful brittle phase and high hardness limit the applic...
This paper presents the result of the brazed Iron-chromium-aluminum alloy (Fecralloy) with nickel filler metal (MBF20). The heat plates with the machined 2 mm diameter channels were brazed using 60 μm thick MBF20. In the experiment, the brazing bo...
In this paper, the SiCp/Al composites were bonded via laser-induced exothermic reactions of a Ni–Al–Zr interlayer. The Ni–Al–Zr interlayer was designed based on its exothermic property and chemical compatibility with the SiCp/Al composites. The influ...
This research is conducted in order to investigate the structural and electrical characteristics of carbon nanowalls (CNWs) according to the sputtering time of interlayers. The thin films were deposited through RF magnetron sputtering with a 4-inch t...
The microstructures and mechanical properties of laser penetration welded joints of overlap steel-on-aluminum were investigated. The structure of the intermetallic compound layer without interlayer consists of FeAl and FeAl3 phases. After the Ni-foil...
This study investigates the microstructure and mechanical properties of a dissimilar joint formed by rotary friction welding, which joins TC4 titanium alloy to 304 stainless steel using an Inconel 718 interlayer. The welding parameters were as follow...
During the cold metal transfer (CMT) arc additive manufacturing process of steel/copper bimetallic materials, interfacial penetration cracks have been observed due to the significant differences in thermal and physical properties between steel and co...
In this paper, the influence of interlayer on titanium/steel dissimilar metal resistance spot welding is reviewed from the aspects of macroscopic characteristics, microstructure and interface bonding properties of the joint. Previous studies have dem...
We investigate the effect of the intrinsic interlayers on the diffusion assisted bonding properties of the austenitic steel (stainless steel 316L) and ferric steels (Low-carbon steel Q345R) in a hot rolling process by molecular dynamics simulations a...
THz radiation emitted by ferromagnetic/non-magnetic bilayers is a new emergent field in ultra-fast spin physics phenomena with a lot of potential for technological applications in the terahertz (THz) region of the electromagnetic spectrum. The role o...
Single-layered Ni/Ni3N, inter-layered Ni/Ni3N/Ni, and double-layered Ni/Ni3N composite films were produced on an AZ31 magnesium alloy substrate through a magnetron sputtering technique, utilizing precise control over the N2 flow’s modulation. A...
During the high-temperature preparation of stainless steel cladding plate, carbon atoms from carbon steel diffused into stainless steel. When temperatures were within 450–850 °C, carbides precipitated at grain boundaries, which initiated in...
A sub-eutectic high-entropy alloy composed of CoCrFeNiNb0.25 was prepared using a combination of mechanical powder mixing and selective laser melting (SLM). The mechanical properties of the alloy were enhanced by employing an interlayer laser remelti...
The paper considers the issues of interaction of the molten metal at the interface of explosively welded NiCr/titanium alloy laminated composites with the reaction zone formed during heat treatment, as well as the features of its destruction after we...
Pipeline steels under cyclic loading in corrosive environments are prone to wear and corrosion–wear synergy. Low-dilution, high-reliability Ni-based Cold Metal Transfer (CMT) overlays are therefore required to ensure structural integrity. In th...
Functionalization of the kaolinite (K) interlayer space is challenging. In this work, a new kaolinite-based nanohybridmaterial (K-NI) was successfully synthesized by grafting on the interlayer aluminol surfaces the ionic liquid, 1-(1-methylnaphthyl)-...
In this work, nickel silicide was applied to tandem solar cells as an interlayer. By the process of thermal evaporation, a layer of NiOx, hole transport layer (HTL) was deposited on n+ poly-Si layer directly. Nickel silicide was simultaneously formed...
Investigating tellurium (Te) corrosion on structural materials is crucial for sodium-cooled fast reactors (SFRs) due to radionuclide presence and knowledge gaps. In this study, Type 304/304L stainless steel (SS304), chromium (Cr), iron (Fe), and nick...
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