Activating deformation twinning in cubic boron nitride
Deformation twinning, a phenomenon primarily documented within metallic systems, has remained essentially unexplored in covalent materials due to t…
Tag: Mechanical properties
Origins of elasticity in molecular materials
Elasticity is ubiquitous and produces a spontaneously reversible response to applied stress1. Despite the utility and importance of this…
Rapid self-strengthening in double-network hydrogels triggered by bond scission
The scission of chemical bonds in materials can lead to catastrophic failure, with weak bonds typically undermining the materials’ strength. Here…
Enabling three-dimensional architected materials across length scales and timescales
Architected materials provide a pathway to defy the limitations of monolithic materials through their engineered microstructures or geometries, all…
Stiff, lightweight, and programmable architectured pyrolytic carbon lattices via modular assembling
Recent advances in additive manufacturing have enabled the creation of three-dimensional (3D) architectured pyrolytic carbon (PyC) structures with …
High strength and ductility in a rare-earth free magnesium alloy processed by rotary swaging and flash annealing
Magnesium (Mg) is the lightest structural metal. It is promising for aerospace applications if its mechanical properties can be improved at a reaso…
Resolving the fundamentals of the J-integral concept by multi-method in situ nanoscale stress-strain mapping
The integrity of structural materials is oftentimes defined by their resistance against catastrophic failure through dissipative plastic processes …
Gradient cement pastes with efficient energy dissipation and electromagnetic wave absorption
Modern engineering demands materials that combine mechanical robustness with effective electromagnetic wave absorption, driven by advancements in w…