A team from Lanzhou University of Technology have developed a novel NiTi shape memory allow (SMA) with harmonic ...

This news release is available in German. Doctoral student Florian Vogel and Dr. Nelia Wanderka from the HZB Institute of Applied Materials have elegantly combined two methods to accomplish this: ...

Topical semi-solids, like creams, lotions and ointments are comprised of a complex mixture of microstructures or colloidal phases, frequently referred to as the Q3. These microstructures may include ...

Duplex steels have a two-phase microstructure made up of austenite and ferrite. They also have better toughness than ferritic stainless alloys, and double the strength of both austenitic and ferritic ...

The toughness, ductility, and wear resistance of metallic alloys are dictated by the phases present in their microstructure and how these phases are distributed. During heat treatments such as ...

Scientists have used pressure with a twisting shear to permanently deform silicon, an important material for electronics. The resulting changes in silicon's microstructure produce material phases that ...

Innovative products are not created by chance, but are based on intelligent material solutions. To ensure their reliability, safety and longevity, it must be possible to precisely predict the material ...

Innovative aluminum brazing fillers with nickel and yttrium show promise for high-strength joints, balancing temperature and ...