Inherently and artificially layered materials are commonly investigated both for fundamental
scientific purposes and for technological application. When a layered material is thinned or …

This review focuses on the comparison of the spark plasma sintering (SPS) with other
fabrication methods of MAX-phase materials. In the view of optimizing properties for …

MAB phases are a new class of layered ternary materials that have already shown a number
of outstanding properties. Here, we investigate defect evolution and radiation tolerance of …

We utilize elevated temperature physical vapor deposition (PVD) techniques to design
metal/MAX multilayered nanocomposite thin films with alternating nanoscale metallic (Nb …

Conductive ceramic MAX-phase (Ti 3 AlC 2) coated stainless-steel 304 exhibits good
corrosion resistance in pH 3 H 2 SO 4 solution containing 2 ppm F− at 70° C in simulated …

TiN coatings have been deposited on Zr-4 substrates using direct current (DC) magnetron
sputtering and the effects of roughness of substrate and sputtering power on the …

Future nuclear reactors and advanced power generators require materials with good
stability and damage tolerance under harsh conditions, including high temperatures and …

As a candidate technology for accident tolerant fuel (ATF), surface modified Zr cladding has
captured the interest of an army of nuclear workers in the past few years. In this paper, three …

Ti 3 SiC 2 is a potential structural material for nuclear reactor applications. However, He
irradiation effects in this material are not well understood, especially at high temperatures …

Abstract M n+ 1 AX n (MAX) phase materials have unique nano-laminated structures and
exhibit interesting hybrid properties with ceramics and metals. However, high synthesis …