MAX phases are a family of ternary carbide or nitride ceramics possessing a layered crystal
structure and, due to their chemical bonds having a mixed covalent-ionic-metallic nature …

MAX phases are a large family of materials with more than 150 different compositions that
have been extensively investigated during the last 25 years. They present a layered …

ABSTRACT M n+ 1AX n phases (MAX phases for short with M: transition metal, A: A group
elements, X: C or N, and n= 1–3) have attracted considerable attention due to the unique …

Herein we report on the effect of neutron irradiation–of up to 0.1 displacements per atom at
360 (20)° C or 695 (25)° C–on polycrystalline samples of Ti 3 AlC 2, Ti 2 AlC, Ti 3 SiC 2 and …

Chemical complexity significantly affects structures and properties in materials, such as high-
entropy alloys and oxides. In this study, we firstly studied the radiation effects in high-entropy …

A wet-chemical method combined with spark plasma sintering was used to prepare a W–
Y2O3 alloy. High-temperature tensile tests and nano-indentation microhardness tests were …

MAX phases and corresponding 2D derivative MXenes have attracted considerable
interests due to not only their fascinating mechanical, physical and chemical properties but …

For the structure materials applied in the innovative nuclear energy system, the strongly
environment radiation source is always a big concern which will severely degrade the …

Herein we report on the characterization of defects formed in polycrystalline Ti 3 SiC 2 and
Ti 2 AlC samples exposed to neutron irradiation–up to 0.1 displacements per atom (dpa) at …

Self-healing materials are highly desirable in the nuclear industry to ensure nuclear security.
Although extensive efforts have been devoted to developing self-healing materials in the …