A strategy on the consistency of tensile strength of friction stir lap welding joint based on the same peak temperature
February 2026
The strength at the end of weld is relatively small due to the sharp increase in welding temperature, resulting in a problem of inconsistent joint strength along the weld direction. Although this problem...
Phase-field simulation of α-Mg dendrite growth in magnesium alloys: A review
February 2026
Magnesium alloys, as typical hexagonal close-packed (hcp) structural metals, exhibit complex and diverse morphological characteristics of α-Mg dendrite in their as-cast microstructures, which significantly...
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...
Excellent superplasticity for lamellar microstructure in nugget of a double-sided friction stir welded Ti-4.5Al-3V-2Mo-2Fe alloy joint
February 2026
This study successfully achieved the welding of Ti-4.5Al-3V-2Mo-2Fe alloy using double side-friction stir welding. The microstructure of the nugget was characterized using a scanning electron microscope,...
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...
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...
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,...
Deformation twinning in a wrought Ni-base superalloy at intermediate temperatures
February 2026
To further investigate the deformation twinning mechanism in wrought Ni-base superalloys under intermediate-temperature loading, we analyzed a turbine disk alloy by using aberration-corrected transmission...
Achieving integrated soft magnetic-catalytic functionalities in Fe-based amorphous ribbons via glassy matrix and self-spalling oxide layer
February 2026
This study comprehensively explores the correlation between microstructural evolution/surface characteristics and the dual functional performance of soft magnetism and catalytic degradation in Fe-based...
Manipulating the texture configuration and formability of interstitial-free steels through low-oxygen rare earth addition
February 2026
The influences of rare earth (RE) addition on stored deformation energy and stored-energy-driven microstructure evolution as well as the resulting texture transformation of ultra-low carbon interstitial-free...
Enhancing lithium storage performance of Sn-P anodes at low temperatures by cooperating with Ni-Mn-Co cathodes
Available online 18 February 2026
Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) exhibit significant performance deterioration in low-temperature environments. Key challenges include severely hindered lithium-ion transport kinetics, substantial capacity...
Microstructure and mechanical property of large-diameter and low-alloyed Mg-Mn-Ca-Ce-Al alloy
Available online 18 February 2026
Large-diameter, low-alloyed Mg-1.0Mn-0.4Ca-0.2Ce-0.1Al (wt%, MXEA) alloy bars were produced by a low-temperature secondary extrusion (SE) process. The MXEA alloy underwent primary extrusion (PE) followed...
Effects of advanced forming and processing techniques on corrosion behavior of magnesium alloys: A review
Available online 18 February 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...
Tailored SnAl-Cu6Sn5 composite with hierarchical porous architecture for enhanced sodium storage
Available online 18 February 2026
Tin (Sn) stands as a promising anode for sodium-ion batteries due to its high theoretical capacity, yet it suffers from severe volume changes during cycling. This work develops a novel SnAl-Cu6Sn5 composite...
Exploring plastic deformation behavior and underlying mechanisms of magnesium alloy: progress in single length-scale approaches and frontiers in cross-scale linkages
Available online 18 February 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....
Solvation structure regulation via combined H2O-polar molecule and H2O-anion interactions toward stable zinc metal electrodes in aqueous batteries
Available online 18 February 2026
Aqueous zinc (Zn) batteries (AZBs) possessing low cost and high safety offer a prominent solution for large-scale energy storage. However, the application of AZBs is still plagued by the corrosion of...
Interpretable machine learning for intrinsic mechanical properties of γ′ phase in cobalt-based superalloys
Available online 18 February 2026
The presence of γ′ phase establishes Co-based alloys as promising candidates for next-generation superalloys, stimulating intense research interest in the development of γ/γ′ Co-based superalloys. Although...
Enhancing room-temperature ionic conductivity of Na2B12H12 via BN incorporation for all-solid-state sodium metal batteries
Available online 18 February 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...
Nearly 100% selective CO2 photoreduction to CO via Fe-modified amino acid-functionalized UiO-66
Available online 18 February 2026
Photoreduction of carbon dioxide (CO2) into useful carbon-based fuels is a promising strategy for reducing excessive CO2 emissions and addressing the global energy crisis. However, developing photocatalysts...
Anisotropic deformation mechanisms of AZ31B mg alloy under torsional and torsion–axial coupled loadings
Available online 18 February 2026
This study systematically investigates the anisotropic deformation mechanisms of AZ31B magnesium alloy under torsional and torsion–axial coupled loadings, aiming to clarify the mechanisms of shear-dominated...
Microstructure and mechanical properties of shear spun Mg-5Zn-1Gd-1Y-1Mn alloy
Available online 17 February 2026
Shear spinning is an important method for metal shell forming. However, due to the poor plasticity of magnesium alloy, limited research exists on its spinning forming. Understanding the microstructure...
Synergistic control of texture and strength-ductility balance in extruded dual-phase Mg-Li alloys via Al-mediated precipitation and dynamic recrystallization
Available online 17 February 2026
Dual-phase Mg-8Li alloys offer lightweight potential, yet the effect of Al content on extrusion-driven microstructure, texture and mechanical response remains unclear. This study varies Al content in...
Synthesis of 3D Co9S8/GNRs/Ti3C2Tx–MXene ternary composite toward enhanced oxygen evolution reaction
Available online 13 February 2026
The incorporation of conductive supports is crucial for achieving superior electrocatalytic performance in transition metal sulfide (TMS) systems. However, the influence of conductive supports with...
Quantitative phase-field simulation of precipitation kinetics of γ′ phase in multicomponent Co-based superalloys
Available online 12 February 2026
Co-Al-W-based alloys have been recognized as promising next-generation structural materials for high-temperature applications due to the formation of the γ′ strengthened phase. However, optimizing these...
Enhanced strength-ductility-toughness synergy of friction stir-welded ultrahigh-strength medium-Mn steel joints via post-weld annealing
Available online 12 February 2026
Ultrahigh-strength medium-Mn steels are one of the promising third-generation advanced high-strength steels with strength-ductility-toughness synergy. However, it has been a challenge to preserve the...