MAX phases are a family of ternary carbide or nitride ceramics possessing a layered crystal
structure and, due to their chemical bonds having a mixed covalent-ionic-metallic nature …

The demand for low-carbon MgO–C refractories is ever growing to meet the development of
advanced steelmaking technologies and efficient energy conservation. Meanwhile, to …

In this work, we have employed the first‐principles calculations to investigate the phase
stability and mechanical and optoelectronic characteristics of Hf2AX (A═ Al, Si and X═ C …

Chemical complexity significantly affects structures and properties in materials, such as high-
entropy alloys and oxides. In this study, we firstly studied the radiation effects in high-entropy …

In order to systematically study the interface properties of Ti 2 AlC/TiAl composite from an
atomic perspective, based on the interface orientation relations obtained by the high …

MAX phases and corresponding 2D derivative MXenes have attracted considerable
interests due to not only their fascinating mechanical, physical and chemical properties but …

MAX phase materials exhibit both metal and ceramic properties due to their unique
laminated atomic structures, making them promising candidates in advanced nuclear energy …

MAB phases are a new class of layered ternary materials that have already shown a number
of outstanding properties. Here, we investigate defect evolution and radiation tolerance of …

MAX phase materials have demonstrated great potential applications both as bulk and
coating due to their unique properties. Deposition of phase-pure polycrystalline MAX phase …

Herein we report on the characterization of defects formed in polycrystalline Ti 3 SiC 2 and
Ti 2 AlC samples exposed to neutron irradiation–up to 0.1 displacements per atom (dpa) at …