Reactive multilayer thin films are a class of energetic materials that continue to attract
attention for use in joining applications and as igniters. Generally composed of two …

Non‐isothermal processes in nanometric metallic multilayers are reviewed, both
experimentally and theoretically. The Ni/Al nanofoil is considered as a model system. On the …

Multi material pairings like metal-plastic hybrid compounds are becoming increasingly
important across all industrial sectors. However, the substitution of metals by plastics leads …

Welding and joining of titanium aluminides is the key to making them more attractive in
industrial fields. The purpose of this review is to provide a comprehensive overview of recent …

This study investigated the interfacial structure of solid state diffusion bonding of TiNi to
Ti6Al4V using reactive Ni/Ti multilayer thin films. The TiNi and Ti6Al4V surfaces were …

A series of diffusion bonding tests are conducted on a high Nb containing TiAl alloy with full
lamellar (FL) microstructure and the effect of interfacial recrystallization behavior on the …

Dissimilar diffusion bonds of TiAl alloy to AISI 310 stainless steel using Ni/Ti reactive
multilayers were studied in this investigation. The Ni and Ti alternating layers were …

To meet the requirements of energy-efficiency and high-quality joining between C/C
composites and TiAl intermetallics in the aerospace field, a novel combustion joining …

The different rate-limiting processes underlying ignition and self-propagating reactions in
Al/Pt multilayers are examined through experiments and analytical modeling …

Reactive nanoscale multilayer foils for use in joining techniques have attracted a great deal
of attention. A common feature of these nanolayers is the large amount of heat released …