Nanoindentation based techniques were significantly enhanced by continuous stiffness
monitoring capabilities. In essence, this allowed to expand from point-wise discrete …

Interfaces including grain boundaries and hetero‐phase interfaces could withstand the
radiation damage via providing sites for trap** the defects. With the urgent demand for …

Nanostructured metals are a promising class of radiation-tolerant materials. A large volume
fraction of grain boundaries (GBs) can provide plenty of sinks for radiation damage, and …

Additive manufacturing technology has received significant attention in the field of nuclear
materials due to its potential to improve the radiation resistance of materials and …

Tungsten is, due to a combination of high strength and good physical properties, frequently
considered for high-performance applications in the harshest environments. Oftentimes its …

The size dependence of microscale mechanical properties is crucial for evaluating
irradiation hardening using nanoindentation and micropillar compression tests. To predict …

Besides high dose radiation and extreme thermal loads, a major concern for materials
deployed in novel nuclear fusion reactors is the formation and growth of helium bubbles …

Tungsten, while showing many favorable properties, faces challenges in high-performance
applications due to its brittle nature. One strategy to improve strength and toughness in …

Nanoindentation (NI) is a contact method to investigate localized micromechanical
properties of materials, whereby NI of semi-crystalline polymers is challenging. The …

Nanocomposite materials containing a soft and hard metal phase are a promising strategy to
combine ultra-high strength, ductility and fracture toughness. However, given the rather …