Helium (He) bubbles are typical radiation defects in structural materials in nuclear reactors
after high dose energetic particle irradiation. In the past decades, extensive studies have …

Nuclear power plays a key role as renewable energy in alleviating the worldwide energy
shortage. The material degradation caused by high-temperature and high-flux neutron …

Due to its low neutron cross-section and high irradiation swelling resistance, 5052 aluminum
alloy is extensively utilized in the core structure and irradiation shielding of research nuclear …

The study of metals and alloys containing helium has garnered significant attention within
the nuclear energy community. However, there is limited research on the mechanical …

The paper presents experimental and numerical characterization of damage evolution for
ion-irradiated materials subjected to plastic deformation during nano-indentation. Ion …

Tungsten holds immense promise as a plasma-facing material in fusion reactors. However,
helium bubble formation and the resulting structural changes raise concerns about its long …

The impact of thermal oxidation on Helium (He) implanted pure iron (Fe) was investigated to
experimentally evaluate how thermal oxidation influences the diffusion and distribution of He …

Interfaces are effective traps for implanted helium (He), and research on the He interactions
with interfaces contributes to our comprehension of the role of interface structure in …

The effect of thermal oxide layer on He implanted 316L stainless steel was studied to
evaluate experimentally how thermal oxidation affects the diffusion and distribution of He in …

Alpha-radiation damage in metals is a concern for long-term radioactive storage and
systems that produce nuclear energy. Accurate prediction of irradiated material properties …