Metal matrix nanocomposites (MMNCs) are gaining more and more interest because
matrices and nanophases with heterogeneous characteristics could combine to provide …

Cellular materials are gaining significant attention in product development due to their
unique characteristics, offering superior mechanical performance and functionalities while …

High-strength Al alloys like Al-Zn-Mg-Cu series are susceptible to corrosion attacks. Nano-
treating is an emerging metallurgical method to enhance their performance. However, there …

The corrosion behavior of the extruded 6061 Al alloy within 40 days of exposure in
simulated Nansha marine atmosphere is investigated by electrochemical measurements …

Lightweight materials design of friction parts promises aluminum matrix composites to
achieve comparable anti-wear properties as steel. However, it is still challenging due to the …

In this paper, we took cold-rolled Al-Cu 5.0-Mg 0.5-Si 0.5 alloy as the research object. The
roles of 0.1 wt% in-situ nano-TiC and nano-TiC-TiB 2 in solid–liquid and solid-state …

The effect of micro-alloying element La on the corrosion behavior of Al-Mg-Si alloys in 3.5
wt.% NaCl solution was investigated. The results demonstrate that micro-alloying La causes …

Interface precipitation and corrosion behaviors in the cast and extruded TiC p/7050
composites are comprehensively investigated herein. Aging precipitates are inclined to …

It is challenging to concurrently control the microstructure evolutions after undergoing
casting, sheet forming and welding. This study successfully addressed this challenge via …

TiC crystals are an ideal and irreplaceable reinforcement in metal matrix composites
(MMCs). The C, Ti vacancies and dislocations provide elemental diffusion channels, and …