Mechanical & Materials Engineering, Department of
Date of this Version
4-4-2023
Citation
Wei, B.; Li, L.; Shao, L.; Wang, J. Crystalline–Amorphous Nanostructures: Microstructure, Property and Modelling. Materials 2023, 16, 2874. https://doi.org/ 10.3390/ma16072874
Abstract
Crystalline metals generally exhibit good deformability but low strength and poor irradiation tolerance. Amorphous materials in general display poor deformability but high strength and good irradiation tolerance. Interestingly, refining characteristic size can enhance the flow strength of crystalline metals and the deformability of amorphous materials. Thus, crystalline–amorphous nanostructures can exhibit an enhanced strength and an improved plastic flow stability. In addition, high-density interfaces can trap radiation-induced defects and accommodate free volume fluctuation. In this article, we review crystalline–amorphous nanocomposites with characteristic microstructures including nanolaminates, core–shell microstructures, and crystalline/amorphous-based dual-phase nanocomposites. The focus is put on synthesis of characteristic microstructures, deformation behaviors, and multiscale materials modelling.
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Open access.