Fatigue and fracture mechanics testing is strictly regulated by standards that specify a
minimum specimen size. However, when component sizes or material volume decrease …

Nanocomposite materials containing a soft and hard metal phase are a promising strategy to
combine ultra-high strength, ductility and fracture toughness. However, given the rather …

The low toughness and structural stability of nanostructured materials are strongly related to
the numerous grain boundaries and interfaces. Among other design stratgies, the use of low …

Tungsten-copper composites are used in harsh environments because of their superior
material properties. This work addresses a tungsten-copper composite made of 20 wt …

The enhanced ductility of cold-rolled (CR) tungsten at room temperature is considered to be
related to the activities of dislocations and the associated microstructures. However, the …

The characterization of materials in ever smaller dimensions is crucial for the growing
demand for miniaturized devices. Hence, in situ fracture experiments are frequently …

To fulfill the high-temperature application requirement of high-power electronics packaging,
Cu nanoparticle sintering technology, with benefits in low-temperature processing and high …

Mechanical size effects are a well known phenomenon when the sample volume is reduced
or the characteristic length of the microstructure is changed. While size effects in micropillar …

The reduction of strength and ductility due to structural relaxation induced by high-
temperature annealing has greatly limited the application of tungsten-based alloys in …

Modern dry pressing of ceramic powders using spray‐dried granulates cannot avoid the
occurrence of defects related to persisting inter‐and intra‐granulate interstitial voids. These …