Machine learning-assisted design of lightweight refractory high-entropy alloys: A comprehensive review
February 2026
Lightweight refractory high-entropy alloys (LRHEAs) represent an emerging class of structural materials that integrate low density with exceptional strength and outstanding high-temperature stability,...
From microstructure to sodium-storage mechanism: Structure-performance insights into hard carbon
June 2026
Hard carbon is the most promising anode material for sodium-ion batteries, yet its complex disordered structure has long obscured the actual sodium-ion storage behaviors. This review focuses on the...
4D printing of shape memory alloy metamaterials: Mechanisms, structures, and applications
February 2026
Additive manufacturing (AM), also referred to as 3D printing, is an emerging fabrication technology that enables the construction of complex multiscale architectures with high material utilization through...
Biodegradable metals for cardiovascular and orthopaedic implants: A comparative review of magnesium, iron and zinc
January 2026
The advancement of temporary biodegradable implants has intensified interest in metallic systems because of their ability to provide initial mechanical support while promoting biological healing. Among...
A critical review of advances and application prospects of soft magnetic high entropy alloys
February 2026
The design strategy of high-entropy alloys (HEAs) indicates that the range of alloy design has been extended to the central regions of multi-element-phase diagrams, which leads to a significant increase...
Bambusa ventricosa-inspired strut topology for mechanical-transport-thermal performance in laser powder bed fused microlattice metamaterials
July 2026
The advancement of functional devices operating in multi-physical environments necessitates metamaterials with multi-functional co-modulation capabilities. Inspired by the nodal swelling and internodal...
A review of creep-resistant aluminum alloys: Control of primary strengthening phases
April 2026
Aluminum alloys have become critical lightweight materials in aerospace, defense equipment, and new energy vehicles due to their advantages such as low density and high specific strength. With equipment...
Surface engineering of medical titanium alloy: A review
January 2026
Medical titanium alloys are widely used in fields such as orthopedic implants, dental implants, and cardiovascular devices due to their excellent mechanical properties, biocompatibility, and corrosion...
Synergistic enhancement of strength and ductility in Mg–Gd–Y–Zn–Zr alloys through LPSO phases with multiple morphologies
August 2026
As a crucial strengthening phase in rare-earth magnesium alloys, the content and morphology of the long period stacking ordered (LPSO) phase significantly influence the mechanical properties of the...
Enhancing room-temperature ionic conductivity of Na2B12H12 via BN incorporation for all-solid-state sodium metal batteries
June 2026
Because of their exceptional safety and thermal stability, all-solid-state sodium batteries are viable next-generation energy storage technologies, while borohydride-based solid electrolytes have garnered...
Achieving enhanced mechanical behavior in additively manufactured CoCrNi MEA via Al/Ti doping under medium strain rate and cryogenic conditions
July 2026
Selective laser melting (SLM), an advanced powder-bed fusion technique employing a high-power laser beam for selective melting and consolidation of metallic powder layers, has exhibited remarkable capabilities...
Advances in laser powder bed fusion of ceramic-reinforced superalloys: Processing, microstructure, properties, and perspectives
April 2026
Superalloys are extensively utilized in the aerospace and energy industries due to their outstanding high-temperature strength, thermal stability, and corrosion resistance. However, the rapidly growing...
Exploring plastic deformation behavior and underlying mechanisms of magnesium alloy: Progress in single length-scale approaches and frontiers in cross-scale linkages
August 2026
The plastic forming of magnesium (Mg) alloys, characterized by their hexagonal close-packed (HCP) crystal structure, involves complex deformation mechanisms spanning from atomic to macroscopic scales....
Effects of advanced forming and processing techniques on corrosion behavior of magnesium alloys: A review
August 2026
Magnesium (Mg) alloys, featuring low density, high specific strength, and favorable biocompatibility, face limitations in applications due to their poor corrosion resistance. Forming and processing...
A review on the biomedical Ti-Cu alloys: Design, preparation, microstructure and properties
January 2026
In clinical fields with a high risk of infection, such as orthopedics and dentistry, stringent requirements are imposed on the mechanical properties, biocompatibility, and antibacterial performance...
Shear stress derived enhancement of LPSO deformation and DRX behavior for Mg-11Gd-4Y-2Zn-0.5Zr alloy
August 2026
Mg-11Gd-4Y-2Zn-0.5Zr alloy with long-period stacking ordered (LPSO) phases exhibits excellent high-temperature strength and ductility. In this paper, the influence of compressive stress (hot compression)...
Quantitative study on the effect of hydrogen on fracture toughness and plastic zone size of X52 steel
September 2026
Fracture toughness, reflecting a material's resistance to crack initiation and propagation, is a crucial mechanical parameter for evaluating hydrogen compatibility of pipeline steels. In this study,...
High-performance micron-sized porous Si/C anodes from natural graphite tailings for lithium-ion batteries
June 2026
With the growing demand for high-energy-density and long-lifespan lithium-ion batteries (LIBs), silicon/graphite composites have emerged as promising anode materials, as they synergize the ultrahigh...
Recent advances in 3D printing of metallic component-containing bone repairing materials
March 2026
Although conventional metallic prostheses made through casting, forging and numerically controlled machining have been widely used to treat bone defects for permanent or long-term replacement, their...
Distinctive mechanical responses of strut-based and triply periodic minimal surface (TPMS) Ti-6Al-4V diamond lattice structures produced by electron beam melting
March 2026
Lattice structures exhibit exceptional specific strength and energy absorption, making them ideal for aerospace and biomedical applications. While both strut-based (Strut-D) and TPMS-based (triply periodic...
Towards full-scaling tribology of heterostructured metals: A review
May 2026
Friction and wear, long regarded as unavoidable penalties in mechanical systems, consume nearly a quarter of global primary energy. Metallic components in engines, turbines, and bearings therefore present...
Adsorption and sensing characteristics of 2D GaN/MoS2 heterostructure towards biomolecules: Atomistic insights from electronic structures
September 2026
This study provides a novel and extensive first-principles analysis of the adsorption and sensing properties of the 2D gallium/molybdenum-based compounds heterojunction surface towards nucleobases and...
Advancements in design, surface modification, and spinal applications of biomedical metallic materials for bone repair
April 2026
Bone defect repair imposes stringent requirements on biomaterials, including mechanical compatibility, biocompatibility, osteoinduction/osteoconduction, and biodegradability. Biomedical metallic materials...
New developments of biomedical porous titanium alloys prepared by spark plasma sintering
March 2026
Characterized by exceptionally high heating rate, low sintering temperature, and remarkable process flexibility, spark plasma sintering (SPS) is an efficient near-net-shape powder metallurgy technology...
Engineering Mn-Nx sites on nitrogen-doped carbon spheres as efficient bifunctional electrocatalysts for zinc-air batteries
February 2026
The Mn/N co-doped carbon spheres (Mn@NCS) were synthesized via a dual-template strategy by employing polydopamine (PDA) spheres and Mn-doped ZIF-8 as precursors, which enables precise anchoring of highly...