For almost a century commercial aluminum alloys were developed and optimized for high
performance in a specific and narrow range of application, which commonly coincides with …

Modern industrial development has put forward higher demands on the performance of
metallic structural materials, especially in terms of light weight, high strength and corrosion …

In this study, the mechanical properties and strengthening mechanisms resulting from the
evolution of microstructure in an Al-4.39 Mg-2.78 Zn-0.42 Cu (wt%) alloy were investigated …

Crossover aluminium alloys have recently been introduced as a new class of coarse-
grained age-hardenable alloys. Here, we study the evolution of precipitation of the T-phase …

Future human-based exploration of our solar system requires the invention of materials that
can resist harsh environments. Age-hardenable aluminium alloys would be attractive …

A novel focused ion beam (FIB)-based methodology for the preparation of clean and artifact-
free specimens on micro-electro-mechanical-system (MEMS)-based chips for in-situ …

Precipitation holds a pivotal role in comprehending the intrinsic behavior of materials. In the
design of nanostructured metallic alloys, precipitates have found to increase the alloys' …

A focused ion beam (FIB) technique describing the preparation of specimens for in situ
thermal and electrical transmission electron microscopy is presented in detail. The method …

Potential applications of nanomaterials range from electronics to environmental technology,
thus a better understanding of their manufacturing and manipulation is of paramount …

The solidification behavior of a eutectic AlCu specimen is investigated via in situ scanning
transmission electron microscope (STEM) experiments. Solidification conditions are varied …