The interaction between glissile dislocations and precipitates within a continuum is
responsible for marked increases in material strength. Due to their desirable engineering …

The study of irradiation hardening and embrittlement is critically important for the
development of next-generation structural materials tolerant to neutron irradiation, and could …

The aim of the present study is to extend the knowledge about the formation and thermal
stability of vacancy-type defects in tungsten under neutron irradiation, thereby mimicking the …

Atomistic simulation methods are appropriate tools for investigating the dynamics of
dislocations and their interactions with obstacles in metallic materials. In particular …

The understanding of materials' behaviour during continuous irradiation is of great interest
for utilizing materials in environments where harsh radiation is present, like nuclear power …

Oxide dispersed strengthened (ODS) steel is an important candidate for Gen-IV reactors.
Oxide embedded in Fe can help to trap irradiation defects and enhances the strength of …

The irradiation damage-induced voids can hinder dislocation glide, and thereby change the
mechanical properties in the nuclear materials. However, the detailed process of the …

The understanding of irradiation-induced strengthening in ferritic-martensitic high-Cr steels
remains an essential issue in the assessment of materials for fusion and next generation …