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
Available online 23 September 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,...
Revealing the law of synergistic strengthening effects on yield strength in heterostructure alloys: a data-driven integrated learning model prediction
Available online 22 September 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...
Flat-top beam laser powder bed fusion of Ti-6Al-4V: achieving balanced strength–ductility through hatch spacing–guided microstructure control
Available online 20 September 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...
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)...
Microstructure and mechanical properties of SiCp/AZ91 composites prepared by freeze casting and hot extrusion
August 2026
In this work, the SiCp/AZ91 composites prepared by freeze casting were subjected to hot extrusion, and then the microstructure, mechanical properties and fractural behavior were given and analyzed....
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...
Microstructure and mechanical property of large-diameter and low-alloyed Mg-Mn-Ca-Ce-Al alloy
August 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...
Synergistic control of texture and strength-ductility balance in extruded dual-phase Mg-Li alloys via Al-mediated precipitation and dynamic recrystallization
August 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...
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...
Anisotropic deformation mechanisms of AZ31B Mg alloy under torsional and torsion-axial coupled loadings
August 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...
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...
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...
Tailoring hydrogel electrolytes to enhance cathode performance in aqueous zinc-ion batteries
July 2026
Aqueous zinc-ion batteries (AZIBs) have attracted considerable attention due to their intrinsic safety, high theoretical energy density, and low cost. However, the commonly used liquid electrolytes...
Long-range ordered intermetallic stabilized 3D porous Si/SixFeAly heterostructure for durable lithium storage
July 2026
Despite the tremendous potential for high theoretical capacity, silicon anode material still faces formidable challenge that hinder its widespread commercialization in lithium-ion batteries owing to...
A three–in–one strategy to prepare a ternary CoS2/FeS2/Ti3C2Tx catalyst for oxygen evolution reaction in water–splitting devices
July 2026
Transition metal sulfides (TMSs) are widely recognized as promising catalysts for the oxygen evolution reaction (OER), yet their large–scale application is hindered by poor conductivity, severe aggregation...
Strengthening porous titanium fabricated by powder metallurgy via multi-step pressing technique
July 2026
Conventional porous titanium suffers from insufficient strength and imprecise pore control. This work improved powder metallurgy process by employing a multi-step pressing (MSP) process with NH4HCO3...
Quantitative phase-field simulation of precipitation kinetics of γ′ phase in multicomponent Co-based superalloys
July 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...
Effect of thermo-mechanical coupling on the microstructure and mechanical properties of as-rolled Mg-Zn-Gd-Y-Mn alloy
July 2026
Achieving a synergistic enhancement of strength and ductility in magnesium alloys remains a persistent challenge due to the intrinsic limitations of their hexagonal close-packed (HCP) crystal structure....
Strengthening of Mg-8Li-5Al-0.5Ca-0.2Y alloy via multi-process deformation
July 2026
This study examines an Mg-8Li-5Al-0.5Ca-0.2Y alloy subjected to multi-step thermo-mechanical processing comprising hot extrusion, hot rolling, and room-temperature rolling. Extrusion at 300 °C triggers...
Co2+ regulation enhances the surface adsorption activity of Ni2P to achieve efficient oxygen evolution
June 2026
To circumvent the cost constraints and scarcity of noble-metal oxygen evolution reaction (OER) catalysts, this work pioneers an electrolyte-regulation strategy for boosting nickel phosphide (Ni2P) performance....
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...
Thick, asymmetric electrodes enable high-energy-density 3D-printed flexible quasi-solid-state micro-supercapacitors
June 2026
Achieving thick electrodes concurrent with efficient ion and electron transport remains a critical bottleneck in enhancing the areal energy density of micro-supercapacitors (MSCs). Herein, a quasi-solid-state...
Rationally designing surface structure by CoNx active site to evoke sodium storage sites of hard carbon
June 2026
Hard carbon is widely regarded as one of the most commercially promising anode materials for sodium-ion batteries. Nevertheless, its practical application remains challenged by limited reversible capacity...
Enhancing lithium storage performance of Sn-P anodes at low temperatures by cooperating with Ni-Mn-Co cathodes
June 2026
Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) exhibit significant performance deterioration in low-temperature environments. Key challenges include severely hindered lithium-ion transport kinetics, substantial capacity...