Pub Date : 2025-12-01DOI: 10.1016/j.mtla.2025.102600
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Pub Date : 2025-11-24DOI: 10.1016/j.mtla.2025.102616
Zhao-Sheng Wu, Kai-Chieh Chang, Fei-Yi Hung
This study investigates 17–6 stainless steel processed by Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF), focusing on the microstructure and mechanical properties following direct aging heat treatment. The applicability of horizontal (X) and vertical (Z) build directions was evaluated. Experimental results revealed that the as-printed lath martensitic structure was retained after direct aging, with precipitation hardening contributing to improved tensile properties. The horizontally printed specimens exhibited fewer melting pool defects, which prevent mechanical degradation. Consequently, subsequent analyses focused on the superior-performing horizontal builds. Electron backscatter diffraction (EBSD) phase composition and local strain distribution analyses revealed high body-centered cubic (BCC) phase fractions (∼ 98 %) and sustained ductility due to dislocation recovery. Thermal cycling tests further demonstrated that the mechanical properties and phase composition of the post-cycled material were maintained, suggesting excellent potential for high-temperature and high-strength applications. For strength-critical applications, an aging condition of 495 °C for 3.0 h leads to an ultimate tensile strength (UTS) of 1413 MPa and an elongation (EL) of 19.1 %. For applications requiring improved toughness, direct aging at 560 °C for 3.0 hours results in a toughness of 51 J with an EL of 20.9 %. Unlike commercial 17–4 and 17–7 stainless steels, 17–6 stainless steel does not require solution treatment to reduce the retained austenite. Direct aging enables the use of thin-walled components, minimizing deformation while providing substantial strengthening and achieving energy savings.
{"title":"Direct aging hardening and deformation resistant of additively manufactured 17-6 precipitation-hardened stainless steel: Microstructural evolution and precipitation mechanism","authors":"Zhao-Sheng Wu, Kai-Chieh Chang, Fei-Yi Hung","doi":"10.1016/j.mtla.2025.102616","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.mtla.2025.102616","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study investigates 17–6 stainless steel processed by Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF), focusing on the microstructure and mechanical properties following direct aging heat treatment. The applicability of horizontal (X) and vertical (Z) build directions was evaluated. Experimental results revealed that the as-printed lath martensitic structure was retained after direct aging, with precipitation hardening contributing to improved tensile properties. The horizontally printed specimens exhibited fewer melting pool defects, which prevent mechanical degradation. Consequently, subsequent analyses focused on the superior-performing horizontal builds. Electron backscatter diffraction (EBSD) phase composition and local strain distribution analyses revealed high body-centered cubic (BCC) phase fractions (∼ 98 %) and sustained ductility due to dislocation recovery. Thermal cycling tests further demonstrated that the mechanical properties and phase composition of the post-cycled material were maintained, suggesting excellent potential for high-temperature and high-strength applications. For strength-critical applications, an aging condition of 495 °C for 3.0 h leads to an ultimate tensile strength (UTS) of 1413 MPa and an elongation (EL) of 19.1 %. For applications requiring improved toughness, direct aging at 560 °C for 3.0 hours results in a toughness of 51 J with an EL of 20.9 %. Unlike commercial 17–4 and 17–7 stainless steels, 17–6 stainless steel does not require solution treatment to reduce the retained austenite. Direct aging enables the use of thin-walled components, minimizing deformation while providing substantial strengthening and achieving energy savings.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":47623,"journal":{"name":"Materialia","volume":"45 ","pages":"Article 102616"},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2025-11-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145698133","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2025-11-19DOI: 10.1016/j.mtla.2025.102611
Honglin Mu , Zengrong Hu , Zhenxing Li , Xiaonan Wang , Shuncun Luo , Meng Cao , Hiromi Nagaumi
The rapid formation of brittle intermetallic compounds at the steel-aluminum interface during laser welding severely deteriorates the mechanical properties of the joint. This study investigates the effects of alternating magnetic field assistance on the laser welding of a 1.5 mm thick Al-Si coated 22MnB5 steel and a 2 mm thick 6061 T6 aluminum plate. Results indicate that the alternating magnetic field can stabilize the flow inside the molten pool, and the number of fish scales on the weld surface is reduced. Also, welding spatter is significantly reduced during welding. The magnetic field suppresses the diffusion of Fe and Al, resulting in fewer needle-like FeAl3 phases, thus enhancing the ductility and toughness of the welds. Tensile tests show that the maximum load and elongation are 65% and 137% higher than under non-magnetic welding conditions.
{"title":"Effect of alternating magnetic field on intermetallic evolution and mechanical properties of Al/Fe laser welds","authors":"Honglin Mu , Zengrong Hu , Zhenxing Li , Xiaonan Wang , Shuncun Luo , Meng Cao , Hiromi Nagaumi","doi":"10.1016/j.mtla.2025.102611","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.mtla.2025.102611","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The rapid formation of brittle intermetallic compounds at the steel-aluminum interface during laser welding severely deteriorates the mechanical properties of the joint. This study investigates the effects of alternating magnetic field assistance on the laser welding of a 1.5 mm thick Al-Si coated 22MnB5 steel and a 2 mm thick 6061 T6 aluminum plate. Results indicate that the alternating magnetic field can stabilize the flow inside the molten pool, and the number of fish scales on the weld surface is reduced. Also, welding spatter is significantly reduced during welding. The magnetic field suppresses the diffusion of Fe and Al, resulting in fewer needle-like FeAl<sub>3</sub> phases, thus enhancing the ductility and toughness of the welds. Tensile tests show that the maximum load and elongation are 65% and 137% higher than under non-magnetic welding conditions.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":47623,"journal":{"name":"Materialia","volume":"44 ","pages":"Article 102611"},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2025-11-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145578550","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2025-11-19DOI: 10.1016/j.mtla.2025.102610
Ezra Mengiste , Jacob Strain , Luke N. Brewer , Matthew Kasemer
Among the various nascent additive manufacturing methods, additive friction stir deposition, or AFSD, has emerged as an attractive manufacturing modality for use with aluminum alloys. The extreme heat input and mechanical deformation incurred during AFSD processing, however, may significantly affect the microstructural state of the material. In aluminum alloy (AA) 7050, it is observed that that the deposited material exhibits a loss of strength compared to tempered feedstock, which is attributed largely to the changes in the microstructure of the material. In this work, we utilize crystal plasticity finite element modeling informed by experimental characterization and mechanical testing to examine the mechanical properties of AA7050 samples processed via AFSD. This is conducted through the implementation of a model governing precipitate strengthening to provide predictions of the influence that the size and volume fraction of precipitates have on the mechanical behavior of the material. We discuss this implementation, its effects, and further discuss the influence of crystallographic texture and grain size on the mechanical behavior of the material. We are able to demonstrate a framework that is capable of capturing the combined contribution of the weakened texture and coarse precipitate distribution of the builds to the observed drop in macroscopic strength and make observations on the stress distributions.
{"title":"Crystal plasticity finite element modeling of the deformation response of AA7050 processed via additive friction stir deposition","authors":"Ezra Mengiste , Jacob Strain , Luke N. Brewer , Matthew Kasemer","doi":"10.1016/j.mtla.2025.102610","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.mtla.2025.102610","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Among the various nascent additive manufacturing methods, additive friction stir deposition, or AFSD, has emerged as an attractive manufacturing modality for use with aluminum alloys. The extreme heat input and mechanical deformation incurred during AFSD processing, however, may significantly affect the microstructural state of the material. In aluminum alloy (AA) 7050, it is observed that that the deposited material exhibits a loss of strength compared to tempered feedstock, which is attributed largely to the changes in the microstructure of the material. In this work, we utilize crystal plasticity finite element modeling informed by experimental characterization and mechanical testing to examine the mechanical properties of AA7050 samples processed via AFSD. This is conducted through the implementation of a model governing precipitate strengthening to provide predictions of the influence that the size and volume fraction of precipitates have on the mechanical behavior of the material. We discuss this implementation, its effects, and further discuss the influence of crystallographic texture and grain size on the mechanical behavior of the material. We are able to demonstrate a framework that is capable of capturing the combined contribution of the weakened texture and coarse precipitate distribution of the builds to the observed drop in macroscopic strength and make observations on the stress distributions.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":47623,"journal":{"name":"Materialia","volume":"44 ","pages":"Article 102610"},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2025-11-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145578546","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2025-11-19DOI: 10.1016/j.mtla.2025.102613
Achraf Atila , Yasser Bakhouch , Zhuocheng Xie
Oxide glasses have proven to be useful across a wide range of technological applications. Nevertheless, their medium-range structure has remained elusive. Previous studies focused on ring statistics as a metric of the medium-range structure, but this metric provides an incomplete picture of the glassy structure. Here, we use atomistic simulations and state-of-the-art topological analysis tools, namely persistent homology (PH), to analyze the medium-range structure of the archetypal oxide glass (Silica) at ambient temperatures and with varying pressures. PH presents an unbiased definition of loops and voids, providing an advantage over other methods for studying the structure and topology of complex materials, such as glasses, across multiple length scales. We captured subtle topological transitions in medium-range order and cavity distributions, providing new insights into glass structure. Our work provides a robust way for extracting the void distribution of oxide glasses based on PH.
{"title":"Revealing the void-size distribution of silica glass using persistent homology","authors":"Achraf Atila , Yasser Bakhouch , Zhuocheng Xie","doi":"10.1016/j.mtla.2025.102613","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.mtla.2025.102613","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Oxide glasses have proven to be useful across a wide range of technological applications. Nevertheless, their medium-range structure has remained elusive. Previous studies focused on ring statistics as a metric of the medium-range structure, but this metric provides an incomplete picture of the glassy structure. Here, we use atomistic simulations and state-of-the-art topological analysis tools, namely persistent homology (PH), to analyze the medium-range structure of the archetypal oxide glass (Silica) at ambient temperatures and with varying pressures. PH presents an unbiased definition of loops and voids, providing an advantage over other methods for studying the structure and topology of complex materials, such as glasses, across multiple length scales. We captured subtle topological transitions in medium-range order and cavity distributions, providing new insights into glass structure. Our work provides a robust way for extracting the void distribution of oxide glasses based on PH.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":47623,"journal":{"name":"Materialia","volume":"44 ","pages":"Article 102613"},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2025-11-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145578547","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2025-11-19DOI: 10.1016/j.mtla.2025.102614
Katrine Top Hartmann , Marie Høy Hansen , Anton Alexander Nolte Peterlin , Julie Melsted Birch , Bent Aalbæk , Johanne Gade Lilleøre , Mats Bue , Nicole Lind Henriksen , Ida Thaarup , Thomas Bjarnsholt , Andreas Petersen , Kerstin Skovgaard , Anders Odgaard , Michail Vardavoulias , Konstantinos Giannakopoulos , Michael Arkas , Henrik Elvang Jensen , Louise Kruse Jensen
The risk of infection when inserting orthopedic devices like prostheses, screws, and plates represents a serious and challenging complication in orthopedic surgery. Most infections result from bacterial introduction during surgery, making it crucial and clinically relevant to protect the devices and surrounding tissue with intraoperative antimicrobials, especially in high-risk patients. Therefore, to mitigate this risk, antimicrobial coatings for different types of orthopedic devices have received substantial attention in recent decades with the goal of developing a “self-cleaning” surface. In here, we investigated a new and highly promising coating candidate. The coating was made of a hyperbranched poly(ethylene imine (PEI)) + orthosilicic acid-based hydrogel, that in a sol-gel process was transformed into a solid xerogel, which afterwards was loaded with gentamicin as active compound. The gentamicin-loaded xerogel coating was applied to functional implants i.e., cancellous bone screws, and tested within an advanced minipig model of Staphylococcus aureus induced peri‑prosthetic joint infection, without the use of systemic antimicrobial therapy. The study included evaluation of antimicrobial efficacy (quantification of bacterial load on the screw surface and within the surrounding tissues), pre -and post-insertion characterization of the coating, assessment of local inflammation and gene expression, and acute toxicity. Additionally, the pharmacokinetic in-vivo gentamicin release profile was measured using microdialysis in relevant local compartments. Due to a quick, locally high, and complete gentamicin release, the coating completely eradicated S. aureus from all compartments in all but one minipig. Therefore, this study shows proof of concept for the effectiveness of preventive antimicrobial release-based coatings.
{"title":"Gentamicin-loaded xerogel coating prevents peri‑prosthetic joint infection in an adult Göttingen minipig model","authors":"Katrine Top Hartmann , Marie Høy Hansen , Anton Alexander Nolte Peterlin , Julie Melsted Birch , Bent Aalbæk , Johanne Gade Lilleøre , Mats Bue , Nicole Lind Henriksen , Ida Thaarup , Thomas Bjarnsholt , Andreas Petersen , Kerstin Skovgaard , Anders Odgaard , Michail Vardavoulias , Konstantinos Giannakopoulos , Michael Arkas , Henrik Elvang Jensen , Louise Kruse Jensen","doi":"10.1016/j.mtla.2025.102614","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.mtla.2025.102614","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The risk of infection when inserting orthopedic devices like prostheses, screws, and plates represents a serious and challenging complication in orthopedic surgery. Most infections result from bacterial introduction during surgery, making it crucial and clinically relevant to protect the devices and surrounding tissue with intraoperative antimicrobials, especially in high-risk patients. Therefore, to mitigate this risk, antimicrobial coatings for different types of orthopedic devices have received substantial attention in recent decades with the goal of developing a “self-cleaning” surface. In here, we investigated a new and highly promising coating candidate. The coating was made of a hyperbranched poly(ethylene imine (PEI)) + orthosilicic acid-based hydrogel, that in a sol-gel process was transformed into a solid xerogel, which afterwards was loaded with gentamicin as active compound. The gentamicin-loaded xerogel coating was applied to functional implants i.e., cancellous bone screws, and tested within an advanced minipig model of <em>Staphylococcus aureus</em> induced peri‑prosthetic joint infection, without the use of systemic antimicrobial therapy. The study included evaluation of antimicrobial efficacy (quantification of bacterial load on the screw surface and within the surrounding tissues), pre -and post-insertion characterization of the coating, assessment of local inflammation and gene expression, and acute toxicity. Additionally, the pharmacokinetic in-vivo gentamicin release profile was measured using microdialysis in relevant local compartments. Due to a quick, locally high, and complete gentamicin release, the coating completely eradicated <em>S. aureus</em> from all compartments in all but one minipig. Therefore, this study shows proof of concept for the effectiveness of preventive antimicrobial release-based coatings.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":47623,"journal":{"name":"Materialia","volume":"44 ","pages":"Article 102614"},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2025-11-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145578549","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2025-11-12DOI: 10.1016/j.mtla.2025.102608
N.L. Church, O.G. Reed, G.J. Wise, N.G. Jones
Metastable β Ti-Nb alloys have potential as biomedical implant materials due to a low elastic modulus and good biocompatibility. However, these alloys are susceptible to the ⍵ phase transformation, which significantly stiffens the alloy. Despite this, there is limited agreement within the literature whether the form of the ⍵ phase is important in governing subsequent mechanical response. Here, this work utilises synchrotron X-ray diffraction data to conclusively demonstrates that ⍵iso significantly inhibits a mechanically driven martensitic transformation, whereas ⍵ath is seen to have a much smaller effect. This work therefore has important consequences for the design of new transforming materials.
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Pub Date : 2025-11-12DOI: 10.1016/j.mtla.2025.102603
Changle Li , Christopher A. Schuh
We apply a multiscale quantum mechanics/molecular mechanics (QM/MM) approach to compute the zero-Kelvin segregation energies of 42 solute elements in polycrystalline Cu. High-throughput quantum accurate segregation spectra are established using the projector augmented wave method with a plane-wave basis, enabling direct prediction of solute enrichment as a function of temperature and composition. This in turn opens new opportunities to analyze experimental data and design copper alloys.
{"title":"Multiscale computations of grain boundary solute segregation spectra in Cu polycrystals","authors":"Changle Li , Christopher A. Schuh","doi":"10.1016/j.mtla.2025.102603","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.mtla.2025.102603","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>We apply a multiscale quantum mechanics/molecular mechanics (QM/MM) approach to compute the zero-Kelvin segregation energies of 42 solute elements in polycrystalline Cu. High-throughput quantum accurate segregation spectra are established using the projector augmented wave method with a plane-wave basis, enabling direct prediction of solute enrichment as a function of temperature and composition. This in turn opens new opportunities to analyze experimental data and design copper alloys.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":47623,"journal":{"name":"Materialia","volume":"44 ","pages":"Article 102603"},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2025-11-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145578544","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2025-11-10DOI: 10.1016/j.mtla.2025.102605
Bangwei Jin , Yulin Peng , Chen Zou , Dexin Yang , Xuefeng Zhang
Electron–phonon interactions have significant influences on the photoluminescent (PL) emissions and carrier dynamics of the hybrid perovskite CH(NH2)2PbBr3 (FAPbBr3). Here, we investigate these interactions in a FAPbBr3 single crystal using femtosecond laser excitation. Temperature–dependent PL spectra (80–310 K) are analyzed to separate the contributions of acoustic and longitudinal optical (LO) phonons to the PL linewidth. We find that LO phonons dominate the PL linewidth broadening above 80 K. Free and defect–bound exciton binding energies are examined via Arrhenius analysis, revealing that defected–bound excitons have lower binding energy than free excitons. Additionally, temperature–dependent X–ray diffraction and PL measurements reveal a tetragonal–to–orthorhombic phase transition near 180 K and a freezing behavior of the FA+ cations around 150 K. In contrast to the octahedral tilting transition, the freezing of FA+ rotations induces a remarkable shift in PL peak energy and alters exciton–phonon coupling. These findings clarify the intrinsic electron/exciton–phonon interactions in FAPbBr3 single crystals and provide insight for optimizing their optoelectronic performance.
{"title":"Electron/exciton–phonon coupling in FAPbBr3 single crystals","authors":"Bangwei Jin , Yulin Peng , Chen Zou , Dexin Yang , Xuefeng Zhang","doi":"10.1016/j.mtla.2025.102605","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.mtla.2025.102605","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Electron–phonon interactions have significant influences on the photoluminescent (PL) emissions and carrier dynamics of the hybrid perovskite CH(NH<sub>2</sub>)<sub>2</sub>PbBr<sub>3</sub> (FAPbBr<sub>3</sub>). Here, we investigate these interactions in a FAPbBr<sub>3</sub> single crystal using femtosecond laser excitation. Temperature–dependent PL spectra (80–310 K) are analyzed to separate the contributions of acoustic and longitudinal optical (LO) phonons to the PL linewidth. We find that LO phonons dominate the PL linewidth broadening above 80 K. Free and defect–bound exciton binding energies are examined via Arrhenius analysis, revealing that defected–bound excitons have lower binding energy than free excitons. Additionally, temperature–dependent X–ray diffraction and PL measurements reveal a tetragonal–to–orthorhombic phase transition near 180 K and a freezing behavior of the FA<sup>+</sup> cations around 150 K. In contrast to the octahedral tilting transition, the freezing of FA<sup>+</sup> rotations induces a remarkable shift in PL peak energy and alters exciton–phonon coupling. These findings clarify the intrinsic electron/exciton–phonon interactions in FAPbBr<sub>3</sub> single crystals and provide insight for optimizing their optoelectronic performance.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":47623,"journal":{"name":"Materialia","volume":"44 ","pages":"Article 102605"},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2025-11-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145525455","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}