High-temperature oxidation behavior of SLM-processed and forged GH5188 Co-based superalloy
2025
The high-temperature oxidation behavior of GH5188 cobalt-based superalloy, fabricated via selective laser melting (SLM) and forging, is investigated to elucidate the impact of additive manufacturing...
Wire-arc directed energy depositing high-ductility Cu-10Fe immiscible alloy with a hierarchical microstructure
2025
In this work, a thin-wall Cu-10Fe (10 wt%) immiscible alloy component is fabricated by wire-arc directed energy deposition (WA-DED), leveraging the high energy absorption of the electric arc for copper...
Three-dimensional printing of continuous carbon fibre-reinforced polylactic acid
2025
This study investigates how key process parameters in material extrusion (MEX, ISO/ASTM 52900) affect the flexural behaviour and interfacial performance of continuous carbon fibre-reinforced polylactic...
In-situ thermally activated piezoresistive shape memory deployable structures fabricated via multi-material 4D printing
2025
Deployable structures that can change shape are critical for applications in the aerospace, biomedical and architectural industries. Existing systems are limited in scalability and practical application...
Green and cost-effective anodizing approach for enhanced aluminium-polyurethane adhesive joints
2025
Acid-based anodizing treatment for metals is a traditional approach to improve the interfacial strength in adhesive joints. However, this raises handling risk and environmental concerns due to the use...
A critical review of magnesium-based scaffolds for bone tissue engineering: Properties, production methods, surface treatments, and multiscale evaluation techniques
2025
Magnesium-based scaffolds have emerged as promising candidates for bone tissue engineering due to their biodegradability, mechanical compatibility, and osteoconductive property. However, their clinical...
Research status of WC-based cemented carbides with HEA binders: A review
Available online 15 October 2025
With the advancement of industrial technology, the performance limitations of traditional cobalt-based cemented carbides under extreme working conditions such as high temperatures and corrosion have...
Multiprocess additive manufacturing via fused deposition modeling, chemical deposition, and electroplating with tough interfacial adhesion
2024
Multiprocess additive manufacturing (MPAM) unlocks new materials and design spaces where multimaterial components consisting of polymers, metals, and ceramics can be produced as one consolidated part....
Corrosion resistance of in situ steam LDH coating on AZ31 and AM30 Alloys: Influence of NaOH and Al–Mn phase
2024
In situ formation mechanism of steam Mg–Al layered double hydroxide (Mg–Al–CO3-LDH) coatings on AZ31 and AM30 alloys was compared in presence of NaOH aqueous solution. The microstructure and elemental...
Peculiar microstructural evolution and hardness variation depending on laser powder bed fusion-manufacturing condition in Ti–6Al–2Sn–4Zr–6Mo
2024
This study aims to comprehensively analyze the phase and microstructure evolution and related hardness variations of the Ti–6Al–2Sn–4Zr–6Mo wt.% (Ti6246) alloy produced by laser powder bed fusion (LPBF)...
Anelastic deformation of magnesium and its alloys – A review
2024
The deformation of Mg is made up of elastic, anelastic and plastic components. Unlike the elasticity and plasticity which have been widely studied, the anelasticity has been routinely ignored in many...
Structural, electronic, and mechanical properties of Mg–Dy intermetallic phases studied by first-principles calculations
2024
Rare earth elements such as Dy, Gd and Y have been utilized in the fabrication of binary Mg alloys due to their beneficial effects on the formation of oxidation layers on the surface and intermetallics...
Broadening the microstructure regime of Al2O3–ZrO2 hypereutectic ceramic fabricated via laser powder bed fusion
2024
The microstructure and mechanical property regime of laser powder bed fusion fabricated Al2O3–ZrO2 hypereutectic ceramic samples were thoroughly investigated by tailoring the printing parameters. The...
Enhancing corrosion and wear resistance of Nickel–aluminum bronze through laser-cladded amorphous-crystalline composite coating
2024
In this study, laser-cladding technology was used to create Cu-based amorphous–crystalline composite coatings on the surface of Nickel-aluminum bronze (NAB), and the microstructure, mechanical properties,...
Defect engineering in nanomaterials: Impact, challenges, and applications
2024
Defects in nanomaterials have emerged as a pivotal aspect influencing their properties and diverse applications across numerous industries. This comprehensive review explores the intricate relationship...
Fabrication of calcium carbonate coating on magnesium-neodymium alloy for mitigation of corrosion in simulated concrete pore solution
2024
Coating is frequently regarded as one of the most important ways to improve the corrosion behavior of magnesium alloys, and this study proposes a simple strategy for corrosion protection of Mg alloys...
Thermally-activated locomotion of a bilayer polymer actuator
2024
The development of smart actuators based on renewable or biocompatible materials, which are able for delivery of specific cargo is of great importance in robotics, medical and material science engineering,...
Influence of surface topographic morphologies and nanoparticle incorporation on surface properties of pure Ti implants for oral applications
2024
One common problem in using titanium (Ti) dental implants is peri-implantitis. To prevent peri-implantitis on Ti implants in an oral environment, we introduced novel topographic microstructures onto...
The inhibition effect of etidronate on degradation behavior of Mg–Zn–Y-Nd-Zr alloy
2024
The control of corrosion behavior of Mg alloys for biomedical applications is a research hotspot in the field of biodegradable metallic implant materials. In recent years, the employment of corrosion...
Challenges and advancements in Elastomer/CNT nanocomposites with mechanochemical treatment, reinforcement mechanisms and applications
2024
Elastomer/carbon nanotube (CNT) nanocomposites play a pivotal role in the evolution of flexible electronics, aerospace and automotive components, biomedical devices and smart materials. This article...
Gradient microstructures and mechanical properties of Ti–6Al–4V alloy induced by laser surface quenching
2024
Laser surface quenching (LSQ) was employed to fabricate gradient microstructures in a Ti–6Al–4V alloy. The influence of the LSQ parameters on the surface morphology, the depth of the LSQ layer, gradient...
Preparation and corrosion behavior of layered double hydroxides-graphene oxide composite coatings modified by sodium dodecylbenzene sulfonate on the surface of AZ31 Mg alloy
2024
Layered double hydroxides (LDHs) are a class of two-dimensional anionic clays with adjustable structure, which have certain corrosion resistance. However, smooth growth path of LDHs nanosheets perpendicular...
Experimental and statistical investigation of laser welding with different joint gap widths for HSLA steel
2024
Automated Ytterbium (Yb) single pass fiber laser beam welding of High Strength Low Alloy (HSLA) steel is an expensive process, so it's a need for machining process for butt joint preparation (CNC Milling...
Additive manufacturing of high-entropy alloys: Current status and challenges
2024
Additive manufacturing (AM) of alloys has garnered substantial scientific and technological interest due to its applications in the manufacturing of structural components. High entropy alloys (HEAs)...