The extraordinary impact of metal-based complexes on synthetic methods is still recognized
nowadays, and attempts are currently undertaken to further extend the use of metal-assisted …

Irradiation of alloys with energetic particles leads to the forced chemical mixing of atoms and
the creation of point defects. At elevated temperatures, the point defects are mobile and …

The mechanism of structural evolution of a three-layer Cu-Mo-Cu laminate under high-
pressure torsion (HPT) was studied using scanning and transmission electron microscopy …

Gradient materials have significant potential to break strong plastic tradeoffs. Graphene with
a strong affinity for titanium alloys has an influential application value for material …

The role of interfaces on phase formation during severe plastic deformation (SPD) was
investigated using molecular dynamics simulations. It is found that dilute solute additions …

Materials in service and during processing are often subjected to plastic deformation. For
multi-phase metallic alloys, simple geometric models and atomistic simulations suggest that …

Gradient materials can achieve both external strengthening and internal toughening, which
has great potential to break the strong plastic tradeoff. Titanium carbide (TiC) particle is …

Increasing the strength of Al-based alloys is an important issue of physical metallurgy and
industrial processing. Severe plastic deformation and related extension of solid solubility …

Ranging from novel solar cells to smart biosensors, titania nanotube arrays constitute a
highly functional material for various applications. A promising route to modify material …

Titanium and its alloys are promising materials for engine production, special pump
manufacturing, and bone implants. However, the abrasion resistance and fracture …