Phase-field method is a density-based computational method at the mesoscale for modeling
and predicting the temporal microstructure and property evolution during materials …

We briefly review the state-of-the-art in phase-field modeling of microstructure evolution. The
focus is placed on recent applications of phase-field simulations of solid-state microstructure …

Nucleation and formation of hydride precipitates in zirconium alloys have been an important
factor in limiting the lifetime of nuclear fuel cladding for over 50 years. This review provides a …

Review of selected fundamental topics on the interaction between phase transformations,
fracture, and other structural changes in inelastic materials is presented. It mostly focuses on …

We review physical, mathematical, and numerical derivations of the binary Cahn–Hilliard
equation (after John W. Cahn and John E. Hilliard). The phase separation is described by …

The allotropic phase transformation in zirconia from the tetragonal to monoclinic double
lattices is known to occur by a martensitic twinning mechanism which shows a complex …

Although the general heat treatment improves the gear mechanical property, the surface
precision can not be guaranteed in a single technical process. To this end, a novel grinding …

This manuscript presents a new phase field model for simulating the stress corrosion
cracking (SCC) phenomenon in metallic materials. To derive the phase field governing …

Complex microstructure changes occur in nuclear fuel and structural materials due to the
extreme environments of intense irradiation and high temperature. This paper evaluates the …

The modeling and simulation of microstructure evolution is usually subject to the multiphase-
field method. In this context, thermomechanical coupling is often neglected, even when non …