Metal matrix nanocomposites (MMNCs) are those metal matrix composites where the
reinforcement is of nanometer dimensions, typically less than 100 nm in size. Also, it is …

Intermetallic compounds are an emerging class of materials with intriguing hydrogen
activation and storage capabilities garnering attention for their application in low …

A functionally gradient iron-aluminum wall structure with aluminum composition gradient
from 0 at. pct to over 50 at. pct is fabricated using a wire-arc additive manufacturing (WAAM) …

The pioneering work related to the spark plasma sintering (SPS) technique, also known as
pulsed electric current sintering (PECS), started in around 1906 when the first direct current …

An alumina-based nanocomposite is fabricated through the addition of secondary
nanophase material to an alumina matrix to alter and tailor the properties of alumina. The …

Transparent SiO2 bodies were prepared by pressureless sintering (PLS) and spark plasma
sintering (SPS). The effects of sintering and annealing temperature on the transmittance of …

Metal-bonded diamond tools are widely used for machining hard and brittle materials such
as ceramic and stone. The metal bonds are normally based on alloys composed of Fe, Co …

Abstract Alloys formed by Fe–Al intermediary phases have lower density than common
metallic high-temperature alloys and good high-temperature oxidation resistance …

Intermetallic iron aluminide alloys show various advantages such as low material cost and a
good creep resistance that is superior to the P92 martensitic-ferritic steel at 650° C …

Prior particle boundaries (PPBs), microstructural heterogeneity and hot workability of Ti-44Al-
6Nb-1Mo-0.3 (B, Y)(at%) alloy fabricated via SPS of its prealloyed powder were investigated …