Gradient structures found in biological materials have served as a source of inspiration for
scientists seeking to enhance the performance of metals and alloys over the past decades …

The effect and mechanism of grain sizes on the tribological behavior of CoCrFeMnNi high
entropy alloy (HEA) were studied by friction experiments and wear morphology analysis …

Frictional sliding creates distinct microstructural and chemical discontinuities between the
subsurface layer and base materials, which dictate the friction and wear properties …

In this work, the microstructure and tribological properties of coarse-grained nickel aluminum
bronze (NAB) alloys with different ratios of α/β′ phases were studied at room temperature …

Nanostructured films present versatile properties in the area of friction. This paper
introduced a adaptive nanostructured film with multiple cycle service capability. Based on …

In this work, the effects of the gradient microstructures by surface mechanical attrition
treatment (SMAT) on the corresponding tribological properties of the nanoprecipitates …

Ti based composite coating with a micron-sized TiN and nano-sized TiB was successfully
fabricated. During tribocorrosion, the corrosion rate due to stress (Δ CS) of the 1600 W and …

Gradient nanostructured (GNS) metallic materials have shown significant potential in
achieving excellent mechanical properties. However, the underlying strengthening …

Enhancing surface wear resistance is critical for uranium (U) and its alloys to retard
degradation of their mechanical and physical properties. Deposited nanotwinned (NT) silver …

Cutting processes can form microtextures with alternating peaks and valleys on the surface,
while ultrasonic rolling can cause material flow from peaks to valleys and bring about plastic …