Abstract Bulk nanostructured (ns)/ultrafine-grained (UFG) metallic materials possess very
high strength, making them attractive for high strength, lightweight and energy efficient …

This article presents our take on the area of bulk ultrafine-grained materials produced by
severe plastic deformation (SPD). Over the last decades, research activities in this area have …

A TiC nanoparticle modified non-weldable nickel-based superalloy Inconel 738LC has been
fabricated via laser powder bed fusion. The formation of refined grains with a larger high …

Constrained groove pressing (CGP) is a modern technique for developing ultrafine grain
structures in sheet metals for inducing superior material properties. In CGP, the sheet metal …

Reducing friction and wear has long posed a challenge for metallic components under dry
sliding conditions. This study unveils a significant reduction in friction and wear of a single …

A high-resolution electron backscatter diffraction technique was applied to quantify grain-
structure development and texture evolution during/after cryogenic rolling of pure copper …

The grain size achievable and long-term stability of a severely deformed aluminium copper
alloy have been investigated when copper is used in solution to inhibit recovery. It is shown …

Present work aims to investigate the unique microstructural development during severe
plastic deformation (SPD) of aluminum and its alloys under cryogenic temperature and …

Microstructure and mechanical properties of copper subjected to 1–10 ECAP passes via
route Bc were compared with those for further cold rolled specimens. Microstructure was …

Research on the deformation behavior of ultrafine-grained (UFG) pure aluminum (Al) sheets
was conducted at a temperature of− 196° C to provide a new strategy for forming complex …