BACKGROUND Metallic components are the cornerstone of modern industries such as
aviation, aerospace, automobile manufacturing, and energy production. The stringent …

In this paper, we systematically proposed the strategy of tailoring strain delocalization to
evade long-standing strength-ductility trade-off dilemma. The scientific contribution is to …

Additive manufacturing (AM) or 3D printing has revolutionized the manufacturing world
through its rapid and geometrically-intricate capabilities as well as economic benefits …

Inconel 625 and Hastelloy C-276 nickel-based alloy coatings were prepared on 304
stainless steels by cold metal transfer (CMT), aiming at improving the resistance to …

FeCoCrAlNi high-entropy alloy coating was synthesized with premixed high-purity Co, Cr, Al
and Ni powders on 304 stainless steel by laser surface alloying, aiming at improving …

FeCoCrAlNiTi x (x: molar ratio, x= 0.5, 1.0, 1.5 and 2.0) high entropy alloy coatings were
prepared on 304 stainless steel by reaction synthesis of Fe with Co-Cr-Al-Ni-Ti x powder …

In this work, a novel Ni 1.5 CrCoFe 0.5 Mo 0.1 Nb 0.68 eutectic HEA coating with nano-
lamellar microstructure was successfully designed by binary eutectic compositions strategy …

In this study, a novel surface strengthening method for improving cavitation erosion
resistance by ultrasonic shot peening (USP) was proposed. Modified 2024T351 aluminium …

Heterostructuring has recently become a popular option to provide an excellent combination
of strength and ductility in alloys. However, its production is a challenging multi-step …

Abstract Metal Matrix Composites (MMC) fabricated by the laser cladding process have
been widely applied as protective coatings in industries to improve the wear, erosion, and …