Grain size is one of the most critical factors affecting the mechanical and thermal properties
of metallic materials. In this study the effect of the grain size of a workpiece made of pure …

Grain-boundary engineering is pivotal to fully utilize the mechanical, electrical, and thermal-
transport properties of various materials. However, current methods in metallurgy rely almost …

Morphological and nanomechanical alteration of tungsten in extreme environments, like
those in edge localized modes in nuclear fusion environments, up to 46.3 GWm− 2 heat …

Vacancies, as well as their derivatives, usually play a crucial role in many essential
properties of materials. However, they always behave erratically, especially under universal …

Deformation mechanisms of the nanocrystalline body-centered cubic U–Mo alloy were
investigated through molecular dynamics simulations, focusing on the influences of the grain …

The structural evolution and kinetic properties of Ti 110 Al 14 V 4 alloy under two constant
cooling rates are comprehensively studied by ab initio molecular dynamics simulations. A …

In recent years, lead-free solder alloys based on tin, silver, or copper have gained popularity
over lead-based solder alloys due to their improved mechanical and electrical properties …

Abstract SAC305 (96.5 Sn-3.0 Ag-0.5 Cu) is a lead-free solder alloy that has gained
popularity as a replacement for traditional lead-based solders due to its lower melting point …

Grain-boundary engineering is pivotal to fully utilize the mechanical, electrical, and thermal-
transport properties of various materials. However, current methods in metallurgy rely almost …

Nuclear fusion is a potential energy source for the next generation. To make a tokamak
reactor, magnetic confinement of hot plasma and durable plasma facing components are …