Neon-concentration dependent retarding effect on the recrystallization of irradiated tungsten: Experimental analysis and molecular dynamics simulation
T Wang, X Wang, X Ma, L Cheng, Y Yuan… - Journal of Materials …, 2023 - Elsevier
Recrystallization is a critical issue in ITER and future fusion devices as it strongly
deteriorates the properties and serving life of tungsten divertor armor. In this work, we …
deteriorates the properties and serving life of tungsten divertor armor. In this work, we …
[HTML][HTML] Real-time helium bubble growth in tungsten by in-situ GISAXS
L Corso, S Curiotto, F Cheynis, P Muller… - Nuclear Materials and …, 2025 - Elsevier
Nuclear fusion, as a carbon-free energy source, is actively pursued by the international
community. However, the irradiation by helium (He) of the walls facing the plasma can lead …
community. However, the irradiation by helium (He) of the walls facing the plasma can lead …
Effect of He Plasma Exposure on Recrystallization Behaviour and Mechanical Properties of Exposed W Surfaces—An EBSD and Nanoindentation Study
Highlights (i) EBSD, nanoindentation and AFM have been used to understand the post-
plasma exposure recrystallization behaviour of W.(ii) These techniques have shown that …
plasma exposure recrystallization behaviour of W.(ii) These techniques have shown that …
Influence of implantation temperature and He implantation-induced defects on morphological evolution of co-deposited Cu-Mo nanocomposites
We investigate the effect of high-temperature helium (He) implantation on microstructural
evolution in physical-vapor-co-deposited nanocomposite thin films of copper (Cu) and …
evolution in physical-vapor-co-deposited nanocomposite thin films of copper (Cu) and …
The effect of microstructure on recovery and recrystallization after annealing of two neutron irradiated ITER specification tungsten
D Papadakis, K Mergia - International Journal of Refractory Metals and …, 2024 - Elsevier
The study of the recrystallization resistance of engineering grade tungsten (W) prior to and
after neutron irradiation as well as subsequent thermal annealing provides valuable insight …
after neutron irradiation as well as subsequent thermal annealing provides valuable insight …
[HTML][HTML] Thermal evolution of helium bubbles in tungsten by GISAXS and TDS
SHB Teo, MAT Thompson, N Kirby, DR Hughes… - Journal of Nuclear …, 2025 - Elsevier
Grazing-incidence small-angle x-ray scattering (GISAXS) and thermal desorption
spectroscopy (TDS) were used to study the thermal evolution of helium (He) bubbles in …
spectroscopy (TDS) were used to study the thermal evolution of helium (He) bubbles in …
[HTML][HTML] Investigating the temperature dependence of helium bubble dynamics in plasma exposed tungsten via in-situ TEM annealing
In-situ TEM annealing and imaging were performed on tungsten samples pre-exposed at
either 573 K or 1013 K in a pure helium plasma to a fluence of 1 0 25 m− 2. To investigate …
either 573 K or 1013 K in a pure helium plasma to a fluence of 1 0 25 m− 2. To investigate …
Studies on the retarded recrystallization of tungsten in CIMPLE-PSI exposed under very-high target temperature and long He+-fluence
Experiments are carried out in CIMPLE-PSI, to understand the recrystallization behavior of
tungsten (W) exposed under very-high target temperature and ITER relevant long He+ …
tungsten (W) exposed under very-high target temperature and ITER relevant long He+ …
Effect of Helium Plasma Irradiation on Microstructures and Mechanical Properties of Tungsten
A Kengesbekov, B Rakhadilov… - … in Materials Science …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
The paper presents the results of the study of tungsten surface structure modification under
helium plasma irradiation. It is revealed that during irradiation of samples, surface …
helium plasma irradiation. It is revealed that during irradiation of samples, surface …
Effect of helium ion irradiation on pure W, W-5Ta and W-5Re: a micro-tensile and nanoindentation investigation of mechanical properties
A Xu, T Wei, K Short, T Palmer, M Ionescu… - Journal of Materials …, 2023 - Springer
Micro-tensile testing has been used to study the response of pure tungsten and two tungsten
alloys to helium ion irradiation. Commercially supplied plates of W, W-5Ta and W-5Re were …
alloys to helium ion irradiation. Commercially supplied plates of W, W-5Ta and W-5Re were …