Microstructural evolution, tribological and corrosion behavior of spark plasma sintering-processed Cu-h-BN-316L SS hybrid composites

Comparative investigation of microstructural evolution, phase formation, mechanical performance, wear and corrosion behavior of Ni–Co-, W- and AlN-reinforced laser-cladded coatings on ASTM C283 steel

Laser cladding has emerged as an effective surface engineering technique for enhancing the durability of carbon steels operating in aggressive environments. In this study, the effects of Ni–Co, W, and AlN laser-cladded coatings on the microstructure, phase evolution, mechanical properties, tribological behavior, and co...

Influence of TiC Particle Modification on the Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of LPBF-Fabricated 316L Stainless Steel and Copper Multi-Material Structures

Laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) enables the fabrication of complex metallic components, yet processing dissimilar systems such as copper and 316L stainless steel presents severe challenges due to mismatched physical and thermal properties. This study provides new insights into the role of atomized spheroidal TiC reinfor...

A Short Review on the Mechanical, Tribological and Corrosion Behavior of the Aluminum Matrix Composites Reinforced with High-Entropy Alloys Fabricated by Friction Stir Processing

Aluminum alloys have found widespread applications in many industries, including transportation, aerospace, and marine industries, owing to their low density and excellent corrosion resistance. However, their relatively low hardness and poor tribological performance limited their durability under severe service conditi...

Microstructural characteristics and high-temperature liquid tin corrosion behavior of laser-clad tungsten-based alloy coatings on 310S stainless steel

To improve the reliability of structural materials for high-temperature liquid-metal heat-transfer systems in concentrating solar power (CSP), W-Mo-Ni-Cr tungsten-based alloy coatings were fabricated on 310S stainless steel by laser cladding. The coating process was selected from preliminary single-track and multi-trac...

Comparative Analysis of Surface Degradation Morphology and Microstructural Characterization of Ni–Cu Alloy and 301 Stainless Steel Pipelines After Service in High-Temperature Hydrogen Environment

Influence of the Porosity on the Damage Evolution of Ni-Cu-Mo Steels Sintered by the Conventional Method and Spark Plasma Sintering

The damage evolution of Ni-Cu-Mo conventionally sintered (CS) steels was investigated and compared to the damage resistance of a fully dense equivalent model material obtained by spark plasma sintering (SPS). The complex microstructure of the CS material—comprising martensite, bainite, and nickel-rich austenitic areas—...