Composite metals are promising materials displaying better properties than the sum of their
counterpart. Herein, layered and layered gradient (heterogeneous) Zr/Ti materials are …

Inspired by the gradient structure of biological materials, various gradient nano-grained
(GNG) materials, inside which grain size spans several orders of magnitude, have been …

A single-phase Fe-30Mn-0.11 C steel with a heterogeneous lamellar structure composed of
micron-sized recrystallized grains (MRGs) and deformation bands (DBs) was successfully …

Grain size gradient materials are a type of new structural material with the advantages of
both coarse and fine grains. To study the effect of normal gradient grain on the mechanical …

Here, two types of gradient structures (GS), ie gradient dislocation structure (GDS) and
gradient grain structure (GGS) are successfully constructed. Results indicate that the …

The advance of science and technology puts forward a variety of higher performance
requirements for service materials. However, these requirements cannot be readily met at …

Synergetic strengthening by designing of gradient nanostructures is a novel method to
enhance strength in metals and alloys. Herein, we realize synergetic strengthening in strain …

Simultaneous strengthening and toughening of austenitic stainless steel are of great
importance in safety-critical applications. Gradient structured steels have thus attracted …