Amorphization of crystalline structures is a ubiquitous phenomenon in metals, ceramics, and
intermetallic compounds. Although the amorphous phase generally has a higher Gibbs free …

Composites have been extensively used in many scientific and engineering fields; but a
successful application of a composite component/structure depends critically on its …

Atomic force microscope (AFM) tip-based nanomilling has drawn significant attention
because it can greatly improve the material removal rate. Previous studies have mainly …

Single crystal silicon carbide (SiC) is widely used for optoelectronics applications. Due to the
anisotropic characteristics of single crystal materials, the C face and Si face of single crystal …

Deformation-induced characteristics of surface layer strongly rely on loading condition-
related operating deformation modes. In the current study we reveal the mechanisms …

High-entropy alloys (HEAs) possess immense potential for structural applications due to
their excellent mechanical properties. Deeply understanding underlying deformation …

Ultrasonic vibration-assisted grinding (UVAG) has attracted extensive attention as it can
significantly improve the surface integrity of the machined workpiece. However, the atom …

Molecular dynamics (MD) simulations have become a pivotal tool in the nanofabrication of
semiconductor materials, a key area of contemporary semiconductor process research. This …

A surface machined by nano-grinding is the result of the coupled activities of nano-cutting,
nano-extrusion and nano-rubbing by multiple abrasive grains of a grinding wheel. With the …

Compared with the conventional orthogonal cutting, the oblique nano-cutting of 6H-SiC by
tilting the tool at different angles, ie, the tool inclination angle, is systematically investigated …