To efficiently capture the energy of the nuclear bond, advanced nuclear reactor concepts
seek solid fuels that must withstand unprecedented temperature and radiation extremes. In …

Nanoindentation based techniques were significantly enhanced by continuous stiffness
monitoring capabilities. In essence, this allowed to expand from point-wise discrete …

Strain engineering is an attractive strategy for improving the intrinsic catalytic performance of
heterogeneous catalysts. Manipulating strain on the short-range atomic scale to the local …

Metallic defects can improve catalysts' intrinsic activity by regulating its electronic structure
and enhancing conductivity. However, the impact of these defects on the kinetics of the …

Single-crystal silicon carbide (4H-SiC) suffers from low material removal rate (MRR) and
poor surface quality during the polishing process due to its high hardness and chemical …

Cobalt-promoted molybdenum sulfide (CoMoS) is known as a promising catalyst for H2
evolution reaction and hydrogen desulfurization reaction. This material exhibits superior …

We present evidence of homogenization of atomic diffusion properties caused by C and N
interstitials in an equiatomic single-phase high entropy alloy (FeMnNiCoCr). This …

Solid‐state caloric effects as intrinsic thermal responses to different physical external stimuli
(magnetic‐, uniaxial stress‐, pressure‐, and electric‐fields) can achieve a higher energy …

Hydrogen's significance in contemporary society lies in its remarkable energy density, yet its
integration into the worldwide energy grid presents a substantial challenge. Exposing …

The oxidation of chromium in air at 700° C was investigated with a focus on point defect
behavior and transport during oxide layer growth. A comprehensive set of characterization …