Shape memory alloy undergoing reversible martensitic transformation is an important class
of metallic functional materials. In the past two decades, the development of shape memory …

The widespread use of ceramics faces challenges due to their limited ductility, stemming
from a lack of dislocation-induced plasticity. This study focuses on ceria-stabilized tetragonal …

Deformation mechanisms in sputter-deposited crystalline Al/amorphous Si nanocomposites
with nanolaminate or nanofibrous morphology are characterized by nanoindentation …

Local fluctuations in the chemical composition of high-entropy alloys (HEA) are known to
have a significant influence on their mechanical performance. In this work, we conclusively …

Abstract Effects of current density on micro-mechanical properties of electrodeposited gold
were evaluated by micro-compression test. Three gold films were electrodeposited at 20 A/m …

In this study, the strain rate dependence in yield strengths of electrodeposited gold micro-
pillars is evaluated for the design of movable components in MEMS devices. The micro …

During mechanical deformation of bcc Fe micropillars, a number of different plastic
processes is activated, often leading to unstable plastic flow characterized by abrupt plastic …

The functionality of shape memory alloys (SMAs) is a crucial property affecting the
exploitation of these smart materials in biomedical devices and microactuators. Normally …