Flat-top beam laser powder bed fusion of Ti-6Al-4V: Achieving balanced strength–ductility through hatch spacing–guided microstructure control
December 2026
Flat-top-beam laser powder bed fusion (L‐PBF) provides a more uniform energy input and stable melt-pool dynamics, enabling microstructural control in Ti-6Al-4V. Here, hatch spacing was varied from 300...
Revealing the law of synergistic strengthening effects on yield strength in heterostructure alloys: A data-driven integrated learning model prediction
December 2026
The mixing rule (traditional linear model) struggles to accurately predict the yield strength (YS) of heterogeneous metallic materials. To overcome this limitation, we present a machine learning approach...
Chemistry-mediated microstructural heredity in WA-DED Mg-Gd-Y-Zn-Zr alloys: Effect of feedstock wire state on hydride formation, heat treatment response and mechanical properties
December 2026
The influence of feedstock wire state on the microstructural evolution and mechanical properties of wire arc directed energy deposited (WA-DED) Mg-rare earth (RE) alloys remains poorly understood. Here,...
Molten-aluminum corrosion resistance and wear behavior of CrAlN-based coatings
December 2026
Aluminum die-casting molds operate under severe molten-aluminum corrosion and cyclic friction conditions, requiring advanced surface coatings to extend service life. CrAlN, CrAlYN, and CrAlMoN coatings...
Overcoming thermodynamic and kinetic barriers in Mg-based hydrogen storage alloys: A review of advanced processing strategies
December 2026
Due to their exceptionally high theoretical hydrogen storage capacity and low cost, magnesium-based materials are considered among the most promising solid-state hydrogen storage media. However, the...
Machine learning for high-performance alloy design: A review
December 2026
The traditional trial-and-error paradigm in alloy design, which has become too slow and resource-intensive, is increasingly inadequate for meeting the rapid industrial demand for high-performance materials....
Unlocking concurrent high initial coulombic efficiency and rate capability in hard carbon anodes via melamine-mediated pore and surface engineering
December 2026
Hard carbon (HC) has emerged as the most widely adopted anode material for sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) owing to its low cost and controllable microstructure. Nevertheless, the practical application...
Superior elevated-temperature strength-ductility synergy of wire-arc directed energy deposited Mg-10Gd-3Y-1Zn-0.5Zr alloy by introducing lamellar LPSO phase via varying the cooling rate
November 2026
Improving the mechanical properties of magnesium alloys at elevated-temperature remains a critical challenge for their application in aerospace components. This study systematically explored the microstructure...
Data-driven and intelligent design of high-entropy alloys: A review of machine learning across composition, microstructure, and properties
November 2026
High-entropy alloys (HEAs), with their unique multi-principal element design philosophy, have opened up an exceptionally vast compositional space, breaking through the performance limitations of conventional...
Strategies for high-voltage potassium ion electrolytes and prospects: A review
November 2026
Organic electrolytes have a crucial impact on the electrochemical performance and safety of high-energy-density potassium-ion batteries (PIBs). As a highly promising next-generation low-cost backup...
Repassivation behavior of selective laser melting TC4 alloy after wear in simulated marine environment
November 2026
The repassivation behavior of the selective laser melted (SLM) TC4 alloy after wear in 3.5 wt% NaCl solution is studied. Results indicate that the corrosion current density and steady-state current...
Research status and prospects of electrical pulse treatment in additively manufactured metal materials: A review
November 2026
Due to their inherent process characteristics, additively manufactured (AM) metal materials generally face challenges such as numerous internal defects, poor microstructural homogeneity, and insufficient...
Machine learning for laser powder bed fusion of Ti-6Al-4V: A review of forming quality, microstructure, and mechanical properties prediction
November 2026
Ti-6Al-4V is widely used in the fields of aerospace, biomedical, and deep ocean exploration. Laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) is a promising method for fabricating components with complex geometries while...
Improving strength, ductility and toughness of ultrafine bainitic steel via tailoring retained austenite and nano-carbide precipitation
November 2026
Ultrafine bainitic steel exhibits promising applications in bearings, springs, and railway crossings due to its excellent strength-toughness balance and fatigue resistance. However, the presence of...
Data-driven design of lightweight alloys: A comprehensive review and a challenge
October 2026
Lightweight alloys, primarily based on magnesium, aluminum, or titanium, are characterized by their low density and high strength. They are widely used in industries operating under extreme conditions,...
Different trend patterns reflecting varying levels of strength-ductility trade-off in metallic materials
October 2026
Elevating the yield strength (YS) of metals via increased dislocation density is normally accompanied by a drastic loss of strain-hardening capacity, due to the fast-decaying ability to store additional...
Structural designs of advanced Zn anode for Zn-ion batteries: Progress and perspectives
October 2026
Rechargeable Zn-ion batteries, as an emerging energy storage technology, have been proven to be promising candidates in various application scenarios due to their intrinsic security, abundant Zn resources,...
Transition-metal selenides in hydrogen and oxygen electrocatalysis
October 2026
Transition-metal selenides (TMSes) are attracting increasing interest as electrocatalysts owing to the covalent nature of the metal–Se bond and the polarizable Se sublattice, which collectively reshape...
Application of electromagnetic fields in separation, purification, refining, and crystal growth processes of metallic materials: A review
October 2026
The application of electromagnetic fields in materials separation, refining, and purification processes has emerged as a powerful strategy for achieving high-purity crystalline materials and enhancing...
Superior low-cycle fatigue resistance of CoCrNi moderate compositional complex alloys: An energy-based fair assessment
October 2026
Moderate compositional complex alloys (MCCAs), as a potential new type of metallic structural material, have not undergone detailed investigation regarding their low-cycle fatigue (LCF) damage behaviors...
Biological functions of 3D-printed porous Cu-containing titanium alloy
October 2026
The ideal orthopedic implant must be engineered to possess both antibacterial and osteogenic properties. In the field of prevention and treatment of orthopedic infection, the unique antibacterial property...
DFT-guided design and synthesis of ZIF-derived hosts for catalyzing and stabilizing Li2S cathode
Available online 30 October 2026
Li2S, as a cathode material with high theoretical specific capacity, shows great potential in high-energy battery applications. However, the actual specific capacity output is affected by its low electronic...
Multiscale pore defects in additively manufactured aluminum alloys: Formation and evolution, effects on damage and fracture, and mitigation strategies
Available online 28 October 2026
Additive manufacturing (AM) provides a transformative route for the near-net-shape fabrication of geometrically complex aluminum alloy components, yet the presence of multiscale pore defects poses a...
Degradable magnesium alloys: corrosion-generated hydrogen and multifunctional biomedical applications
Available online 23 October 2026
Hydrogen therapy is an emerging and highly promising therapeutic strategy. Hydrogen can selectively scavenge reactive oxygen species to exert various biological effects, such as antioxidant, anti-inflammatory,...
Multiscale-engineered ZnS/N, S-co-doped 3D carbon frameworks for efficient oxygen reduction in rechargeable zinc–air batteries
Available online 23 October 2026
The development of oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) catalysts with high catalytic activity, robust stability, and low cost is crucial for advancing rechargeable zinc-air batteries (ZABs). Although three-dimensional...