Cladding Failure Modelling for Lead-Based Fast Reactors: A Review and Prospects

G Wang, Z Wang, D Yun - Metals, 2023 - mdpi.com
Lead-cooled fast reactors (LFRs) are considered one of the most promising technologies to
meet the requirements introduced for advanced nuclear systems. LFRs have higher neutron …

Data‐Driven Materials Research and Development for Functional Coatings

K Xu, X Xiao, L Wang, M Lou, F Wang, C Li… - Advanced …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Functional coatings, including organic and inorganic coatings, play a vital role in various
industries by providing a protective layer and introducing unique functionalities. However, its …

Influence of HCP/BCC interface orientation on the tribological behavior of Zr/Nb multilayer during nanoscratch: A combined experimental and atomistic study

AT AlMotasem, N Daghbouj, HS Sen, S Mirzaei… - Acta Materialia, 2023 - Elsevier
Zr/Nb 6 multilayers of 6 nm periodicity, with well-composition-modulated structures, were
prepared by magnetron sputtering. Their microstructure and scratch properties were …

[HTML][HTML] Characterizing heavy ions-irradiated Zr/Nb: Structure and mechanical properties

N Daghbouj, HS Sen, J Čížek, J Lorinčík, M Karlík… - Materials & Design, 2022 - Elsevier
In this work, the radiation responses of Zr/Nb nanostructured metallic multilayers (NMMs) are
studied. The nanostructures with different layer thicknesses were deposited on Si (1 1 1) …

Exploring defect behavior in helium-irradiated single-crystal and nanocrystalline 3C-SiC at 800° C: A synergy of experimental and simulation techniques

Z Wang, L Zhang, AT AlMotasem, B Li, T Polcar… - Acta Materialia, 2024 - Elsevier
In this study, single crystal (sc) and nanocrystalline (nc) 3C-SiC samples were subjected to
30 keV He ion irradiation across various doses while maintaining a temperature of 800° C …

Microstructure evolution of iron precipitates in (Fe, He)-irradiated 6H-SiC: A combined TEM and multiscale modeling

N Daghbouj, AT AlMotasem, J Vesely, BS Li… - Journal of Nuclear …, 2023 - Elsevier
Microstructure of radiation-induced Iron phases were investigated in a 6H-SiC subjected to
Iron and Helium bombardment with a damage level of 8 dpa. The microstructural evolution …

[HTML][HTML] Heterogeneous interface-enhanced strength of Ni/Ni–W laminated nanocomposites for high-temperature MEMS devices

F Liang, ZX Wang, B Zhang, XM Luo… - Composites Part B …, 2022 - Elsevier
The application of LIGA Ni and nanocrystalline binary Ni-X (X= W, Mo, Fe) alloys in the micro-
electro-mechanical systems is severely limited due to their strength and ductility trade-off at …

Thermal behavior of iron in 6H-SiC: influence of He-induced defects

BS Li, HS Sen, N Daghbouj, AT AlMotasem, J Lorinčík… - Scripta Materialia, 2022 - Elsevier
SiC is considered a perspective material in advanced nuclear systems as well as for
electronic or spintronic applications, which require an ion implantation process. In this …

He-ion Irradiation Effects on the Microstructures and Mechanical Properties of the Ti-Zr-Hf-V-Ta Low-Activation High-Entropy Alloys

H Zhang, Q Wang, C Li, Z Zhu, H Huang, Y Lu - Materials, 2023 - mdpi.com
High-entropy alloys (HEAs) have shown promising potential applications in advanced
reactors due to the outstanding mechanical properties and irradiation tolerance at elevated …

Interface-driven strain in heavy ion-irradiated Zr/Nb nanoscale metallic multilayers: validation of distortion modeling via local strain mapping

HS Sen, N Daghbouj, M Callisti, M Vronka… - … Applied Materials & …, 2022 - ACS Publications
Nanolayered metallic alloys are promising materials for nuclear applications thanks to their
resistance to radiation damage. Here, we investigate the effect of ion (C, Si, and Cu) …