Grain boundary (GB) plastic deformation is a critical deformation mode that can significantly
affect the microstructure and mechanical properties of metals. Given its importance …

As one of the most potentially lightweight and high-temperature structural materials, grain
size is a critical factor affecting the mechanical and cutting properties of γ-TiAl alloys during …

Abstract γ-TiAl based alloys are widely regarded as one important high-temperature
structural material, however the deformation behaviors are still not clearly clarified. The …

In a recent experimental work, as a result of severe plastic deformation, a non-equilibrium
solid solution was obtained despite the very limited solubility of zirconium (Zr) in aluminum …

The underlying mechanisms of the tension–compression asymmetry of grain boundary (GB)
sliding are studied by molecular dynamics (MD) simulations. The results show that the …

Tensile yield strength of coarse-grained thin films and wires is size-dependence, exhibiting
a “smaller is weaker” phenomenon, which causes a Hall-Petch deviation. Aiming at this …

Shear bands are closely linked with the plasticity and fracture behaviors of metallic glasses
(MGs). This work proposes a new idea to predict shear bands by continuously distributed …

Nanocrystalline metals have many applications in nanodevices, especially nanoscale
electronics in aerospace. Their ability to resist fracture under impact produced by …

The demand for precision measuring transformers is growing steadily. This rising demand
necessitates resolving pertinent issues, including minimizing energy losses, enhancing …

Multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) embedded in single-crystal and polycrystalline
nickel were modeled by molecular dynamics simulations. Shear deformation was applied to …