Nanostructured materials, with average grain size in nanometer scale and a high volume
fraction of grain boundaries, were known to have advanced mechanical properties, such as …

The influence of heat treatment cycles on the phase transformation and mechanical
properties of a non-equiatomic cast CrMnFeNiCu high-entropy alloy (HEA) was investigated …

Nano metallic laminates (NMLs) exhibit different failure modes depending on the loading
conditions due to their mechanical anisotropies. Kinking is a typical failure mode in many …

Nano metallic laminates (NMLs) exhibit exceptional strengths. The viability of NMLs as
structural materials, however, is also conditioned on their ductility and work-hardenability …

The influence of minor Ag addition on microstructure and properties of powder metallurgy
Cu-10Fe alloy was investigated systematically. Minor Ag addition can give rise to finer and …

Nanoscale metallic multilayers (NMMs) have attracted significant attention owing to their
enhanced mechanical properties and excellent thermal stability. However, the underlying …

The effect of hot rolling on the evolution of Fe phase and the properties of Cu-6.5 Fe-0.3 Mg
alloy is explored. The results show that the optimal performance (ie ultimate tensile strength …

Multilayer films with high-density layer interfaces have been studied widely because of the
unique mechanical and functional properties. Magnetron sputtering is widely chosen to …

Nanometric multilayers composed of immiscible Ag and Ni metals were investigated by
means of molecular dynamics simulations. The semi-coherent interface between Ag and Ni …

Nanocrystalline metals attract intensive interests due to their high strength, excellent wear
resistance and superior radiation. However, grain coarsening at elevated temperatures can …