Nowadays, advanced aluminum matrix composites (AAMCs) are known as the dominant
emerging materials employable in different industrial sectors. The reason behind the use of …

Gradient grained metals whose microstructure is characterized by a spatially graded grain
size distribution show a better strength-ductility combination than their homogeneous …

Heterostructured metals possess superior mechanical properties exceeding the prediction
by the rule-of-mixtures. However, it remains a challenge to understand the key …

Ultrasonic shot peening (USP) is a surface engineering technology used to enhance the
mechanical properties of the components during manufacturing. M50 steel is one of the …

Tailoring properties of engineering materials to meet various application requirements is a
long-standing challenge in materials science. Here, we demonstrate an unprecedented …

Deformation mechanism-based constitutive modeling can serve as a flexible tool to optimize
the microstructure of hetero-structured metals for achieving better mechanical performance …

Gradient nano-grained (GNG) materials, inside which grain size increases gradually from
nano-scale in the surface to micro-scale in the substrate, have shown synergetic strength …

Gradient nano-grained (GNG) metals have shown a better strength-ductility combination
compared to their homogeneous counterparts. In this paper, the mechanical properties and …

Systematical microstructure characterization, mechanical testing and constitutive modeling
were carried out to quantify the effects of residual stress and grain refinement on tensile …

Due to their individual plastic deformation behavior and mechanistic performances, gradient
nano-grained (GNG) metals have been identified as promising materials for application in …