Texture evolution, silicide precipitation and strength-ductility synergy in a novel α + β titanium alloy during radial forging
May 2026
This study explored the microstructure evolution and strength-ductility synergy in a novel silicon-containing α + β titanium alloy Ti-5Al-7.5V-0.5Mo-0.5Zr-0.5Si (TC5751S) during radial forging. The...
Enhanced strength-ductility-toughness synergy of friction stir-welded ultrahigh-strength medium-Mn steel joints via post-weld annealing
May 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...
Enhanced high-temperature wear resistance of CoNiCrAlY coatings: Strengthening mechanisms of ZrB2 and Al2O3 reinforcements at 1000 °C
May 2026
To avoid the wear failure of hot parts at 1000 °C, a ZrB2-reinforced CoNiCrAlY coating was prepared using step-fashion mechanical alloying and high-velocity oxygen-fuel (HVOF) spraying. With CoNiCrAlY...
Additive manufactured graded porous zinc scaffolds based on sheet-Gyroid lattice for bone defect repair
May 2026
Balancing degradation rate with mechanical stability represents a critical challenge in the development of biodegradable porous scaffolds. Functionally graded triply periodic minimal surface (TPMS)...
In-situ synergistic strengthening strategy of Ni eutectic and Ti peritectic phases to high-performance crack-free 6061 Al alloy through laser powder-bed fusion
May 2026
To address the challenges of coarse columnar grains and solidification cracks in 6061 Al alloy (AA6061) through laser powder-bed fusion (L-PBF), this study proposes an in-situ co-modification strategy...
Effect of alternating oxygen concentration on corrosion behaviors of FeNiCrAl medium entropy alloys in liquid lead-bismuth eutectic at 550 °C
May 2026
The Fe40Ni30Cr20Al10, Fe45Ni30Cr15Al10, Fe50Ni20Cr20Al10, and Fe50Ni25Cr15Al10 medium entropy alloys (MEAs) were designed, and their corrosion behaviors were studied under alternating exposure to oxygen-saturated...
Misorientation mediates dislocation phase boundary interactions in FCC to BCC transformation: A phase field crystal study
May 2026
Through phase-field crystal simulations, we systematically investigate the effects of grain misorientation angle θ on phase transformation kinetics and defect evolution mechanisms. The results reveal...
Adsorption and sensing characteristics of 2D GaN/MoS2 heterostructure towards biomolecules: atomistic insights from electronic structures
Available online 29 May 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...
Quantitative study on the effect of hydrogen on fracture toughness and plastic zone size of X52 steel
Available online 19 May 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,...
Microstructure and mechanical properties of SiCp/AZ91 composites prepared by freeze casting and hot extrusion
Available online 4 May 2026
In this work, the SiCp/AZ91 composites prepared by freeze casting were subjected to hot extrusion, and then the microstructure, mechanical properties and fracture behavior were given and analyzed. The...
Shear stress derived enhancement of LPSO deformation and DRX behavior for Mg-11Gd-4Y-2Zn-0.5Zr alloy
Available online 1 May 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)...
Robotic friction stir channeling towards high-rectangularity design on complex curved components
April 2026
Friction stir channeling (FSC) is an innovative technique for machining continuous internal channels in a single step, offering a novel solution for fabricating heat exchanger channels. However, conventional...
Achieving high strength and excellent ductility in a Zn-3Cu-1Mg alloy through minor Nd addition and multi-pass ECAP
April 2026
Nd element has been extensively investigated in biodegradable magnesium alloys due to its superior strengthening effect and biocompatibility. However, the role of Nd in biodegradable zinc alloys remains...
Synthesis of 3D Co9S8/GNRs/Ti3C2Tx–MXene ternary composite toward enhanced oxygen evolution reaction
April 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...
Microstructure and mechanical properties of shear spun Mg-5Zn-1Gd-1Y-1Mn alloy
April 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...
Nearly 100% selective CO2 photoreduction to CO via Fe-modified amino acid-functionalized UiO-66
April 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...
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...
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...
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...
Research progress of high-porosity biomedical porous titanium alloys
March 2026
Highly porous titanium alloys have emerged as a focal point of research in the field of bone repair and replacement materials, owing to their exceptional biocompatibility, elastic modulus closely matching...
Mechanical property, in vitro biodegradable behavior and biocompatibility of additive manufactured biomedical Zn-0.8Cu alloy
March 2026
Laser powder bed fusion (LPBF), owing to its high manufacturing precision and ability to produce patient-specific designs, has initiated a revolution in the field of biodegradable biomedical implants....
Personalized biomimetic trabecular porous tantalum dental implants: A study on early osteogenesis and osseointegration
March 2026
To overcome the limitations of conventional dental implants in early osseointegration, a novel biomimetic, patient-specific porous tantalum dental implant based on a silicon carbide–porous tantalum...
Novel functional metallic materials for the treatment of bone disorders: Current progress and promising research directions
March 2026
Repairing bone defects caused by disease or trauma has long been a central focus of orthopedic research. Among various biomaterials, metallic materials have consistently played a pivotal role owing...
Advances in metal-hybridized nanoenzymes for catalytic cancer diagnosis and therapy
March 2026
As a class of artificial enzyme mimics, nanozymes combine the unique properties of nanomaterials with the catalytic functions of natural enzymes. In recent years, with the rapid development of nanomedicine...
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...
