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The performance of crystalline materials varies depending on the considered scale. To understand the size dependence of materials properties, the interaction and evolution of defects are essential. As such, the role played by dislocations is crucial for mo ...
It was studied how the conditions of heat treatment of a [Zn(H2O)(O2C5H7)(2)] solution in isoamyl alcohol at 120-140A degrees C for 2-60 min affect the precursor decomposition mechanism and the characteristics of the obtained nanocrystalline zinc oxide. In ...
This study concerns the evolution of the thermomechanical properties of new high-performance materials. In particular, we focus on the relationship between the microstructure and the mechanical properties of a superalloy based on Co-Ni-Cr. Superalloys are ...
Recently, organic-inorganic lead halide perovskites have been intensively studied for use in solar cells because of their low cost and high performance. Most of the efficient perovskite solar cells (PVSCs) need layer-dependent high-temperature treatment fo ...
Solutionizing and quenching are the key steps in the fabrication of heat-treatable aluminum parts such as AA2618 compressor impellers for turbochargers as they highly impact the mechanical characteristics of the product. In particular, quenching induces re ...
Ferritic-martensitic Oxide Dispersion Strengthened (ODS) steels are potential materials for fuel pin cladding in Sodium Fast Reactor (SFR) and their optimisation is essential for future industrial applications. In this paper, a feasibility study concerning ...
A comprehensive simulation approach integrating solidification, homogenization, and precipitation during aging has been used to predict the formation of gamma/gamma' microstructures in the AM1 nickel-based superalloy. The particle size distribution of intr ...
Beam-based additive manufacturing (AM) typically involves high cooling rates in a range of 10(3)-10(4) K/s. Therefore, new techniques are required to understand the non-equilibrium evolution of materials at appropriate time scales. Most technical alloys ha ...
The non-isothermal aging behaviour of a newly developed Al–Zn–Mg–Cu alloy containing 17 wt-% Zn was investigated. Hardness and shear punch tests demonstrated that during nonisothermal aging, the mechanical properties of the alloy first increased and then d ...
This study presents a design strategy for Al-Mg-Si alloys to control natural aging. Recently, trace addition of Sn was shown to suppress natural aging for up to two weeks, which was explained by the strong trapping of vacancies to Sn atoms. Here we explore ...