Grain refinement and arrangement is an effective strategy to enhance tensile and fatigue
properties of key metallic components. Laser shock peening (LSP) is one of surface severe …

The phase transformation mechanisms of NiTi shape memory alloy (SMA) during
electromagnetic pulse welding (EMPW) of Al/NiTi dissimilar alloy joints were studied. Two …

Electrochemical energy storage (EES) devices have been swiftly developed in recent years.
Stimuli‐responsive EES devices that respond to different external stimuli are considered the …

Laser shock processing as a novel surface treatment technology, induces compressive
residual stresses generation and microstructural transformation. However, compressive …

The mechanical behaviors of NiTi shape memory alloy under the impact loading raised
many interests in the fields of engineering and science, whereas its fracture process has not …

We study the effect of laser shock peening (LSP) without protective coating on the surface
mechanical property of NiTi alloy. The Vickers microhardness and wear resistance are …

This research paper presents the attempt at ultrashort pulsed laser shock peening with
absence of absorptive layer and confining medium which could enhance surface …

The Charpy impact toughness is a crucial mechanical parameter in the application of
materials within the realm of engineering. This study represents the pioneering investigation …

Martensitic transformation, reverse martensitic transformation, twinning, and detwinning of
equiatomic nickel–titanium shape-memory alloy (NiTi SMA) under the action of a shock …

It is well known that surface severe plastic deformation will cause the surface amorphization
of nickel-titanium shape memory alloy (NiTi SMA), so it is of significance to investigate the …