A review on processing–microstructure–property relationships of Al-Si alloys: recent advances in deformation behavior

SS Dash, D Chen - Metals, 2023 - mdpi.com
While research on lightweight materials has been carried out for decades, it has become
intensified with recent climate action initiatives leading pathways to net zero. Aluminum …

Advancements and applications of lightweight structures: a comprehensive review

HZ Hassan, NM Saeed - Discover Civil Engineering, 2024 - Springer
Lightweight structures comprise of actual pieces or segments that give the crucial ability to
function while weighing less than other possibilities as well. The aerospace industry …

One-step fabrication of amorphous/ITO-CNTs coating by plasma electrolytic oxidation with particle addition for excellent wear resistance

R Ji, S Wang, Y Zou, G Chen, Y Wang, J Ouyang… - Applied Surface …, 2023 - Elsevier
As moving machine parts, aluminum alloys suffer from poor wear resistance, however, the
combination of amorphous materials and anti-friction lubricant phases has rarely been …

Heterogeneous microstructure and deformation behavior of an automotive grade aluminum alloy

SS Dash, DJ Li, XQ Zeng, DL Chen - Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 2021 - Elsevier
Aluminum alloy is today considered as a prime selection for manufacturing lightweight
structural components in the automotive industry to increase fuel efficiency and reduce …

Secondary phase increases the elastic modulus of a cast aluminum-cerium alloy

ML Neveau, WR Meier, H Park, MJ Thompson… - Communications …, 2024 - nature.com
Alloying in metal castings is one of the principal methods of strengthening an alloy for
various structural and functional applications, but very rarely does it modify an alloy's elastic …

Synergistic effect of in situ TiB2 particle and Ti solute on fluidity and hot tearing susceptibility of Al–Li–Cu–X alloy

L Shao, X Li, G Zhao, Y Deng, D Chen, C **a… - Journal of Materials …, 2024 - Springer
Abstract The quality of Al–Li castings is significantly influenced by fluidity and hot tearing
susceptibility (HTS), underscoring the importance of comprehending castability and the …

Evolution of damage in grade 2 and grade 4 titanium sheets during cyclic bending under tension and simple tension

N Pitkin, P Noell, DT Fullwood, M Knezevic - Materials Characterization, 2025 - Elsevier
This paper describes a study into damage evolution, in the form of voids, in two different
commercially pure titanium (CP-Ti) alloys subjected to cyclic bending under tension (CBT) …

Synergistic effect of in-situ TiB2 particle and Ti solute on the microstructure and mechanical properties of cast Al-Li-Cu-X matrix composite

L Shao, G Sun, G Zhao, Y Deng, X Li, X Li… - Composites …, 2024 - Elsevier
This study systematically investigated the effects of in-situ TiB 2 particles and Ti solutes on
the grain structure, nanosized precipitates, precipitate-free zone (PFZ) near the grain …

Friction stir welding of high strength and toughness cast Al-Si7-Cu4-Mg0. 3 alloys manipulated by in-situ nanocrystals

TJ Miao, SY Zhang, F Qiu, HY Yang, TS Liu… - Journal of Materials …, 2023 - Elsevier
The cast aluminum alloys with light weight and good castability show great potential in
aerospace and automotive applications. Due to their poor weldability and the low strength of …

Microstructure and mechanical properties of cooling slope rheocast Al-7Si-0.3 Mg alloy and development of a rheo pressure die cast knuckle housing

P Das - Metallurgical and Materials Transactions B, 2023 - Springer
The present work studies the microstructure and mechanical properties of the Al-7Si-0.3 Mg
alloy, at cooling slope rheocast state, during isothermal holding of the cooling slope …