In this paper, we systematically proposed the strategy of tailoring strain delocalization to
evade long-standing strength-ductility trade-off dilemma. The scientific contribution is to …

Abstract Al-Zn-Mg-Cu alloys (7xxx series Al alloys) are extensively used for their superior
mechanical and corrosion performance. These properties are microstructure-sensitive and …

7XXX series aluminum alloys (Al 7XXX alloys) are widely used in bearing components, such
as aircraft frame, spars and stringers, for their high specific strength, high specific stiffness …

Steels with sub-micrometre grain sizes usually possess high toughness and strength, which
makes them promising for lightweighting technologies and energy-saving strategies. So far …

In recent years, much progress has been made on the development of biodegradable
magnesium alloys as “smart” implants in cardiovascular and orthopedic applications. Mg …

Surface composites are suitable materials for engineering applications encountering surface
interactions. Friction stir processing (FSP) is emerging as a promising technique for making …

Twenty-five years ago, in 1988, there appeared a classic description of the application of
severe plastic deformation (SPD) to bulk solids in order to achieve exceptional grain …

The high-temperature stability and mechanical properties of refractory molybdenum alloys
are highly desirable for a wide range of critical applications. However, a long-standing …

Low-temperature decomposition of supersaturated solid solution into unfavorable
intergranular precipitates is a long-standing bottleneck limiting the practical applications of …

Among the severe plastic deformation processing (SPD) of materials, high-pressure torsion
(HPT) is known to induce considerable amounts of plastic strain and crucial grain refinement …