Integration of two-dimensional (2D) nanomaterials and their composites into energy storage
devices, especially rechargeable batteries, offers opportunities to timely tackle the …

Research on graphene, a single-atom thick material, has been an intensive research area
since the end of the 20th century, especially after the discoverers of graphene were awarded …

Rare earth (RE) addition to steels to produce RE steels has been widely applied when
aiming to improve steel properties. However, RE steels have exhibited extremely variable …

A critical challenge for the commercialization of layer-structured nickel-rich lithium transition
metal oxide cathodes for battery applications is their capacity and voltage fading, which …

High‐entropy alloys (HEAs) in which interesting physical, chemical, and structural properties
are being continuously revealed have recently attracted extensive attention. Body‐centered …

The atomistic structures of solid–solid interfaces are of fundamental interests for
understanding physical properties of interfacial materials. However, determination of …

Understanding the composition evolution of grain boundaries and grain boundary
precipitation at near-atomic scale in aluminum alloys is crucial to tailor mechanical …

Grain boundary (GB) migration plays an important role in modifying the microstructures and
the related properties of polycrystalline materials, and is governed by the atomistic …

The formability and mechanical properties of many engineering alloys are intimately related
to the formation and growth of twins. Understanding the structure and chemistry of twin …

The attainment of both high strength and toughness is the ultimate goal for most structural
materials. Although ceramic material has been considered for use as a structural material …