Xiaotian Fang , Valeria Viteri-Pflucker , Alexander H. King , Jian Wang , Jiaqiang Yan , Liqin Ke , Lin Zhou
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Abstract
Grain boundary migration is usually considered to occur through the consistent motion of grain boundaries toward their centers of curvature, ultimately leading to grain growth. However, we show that in 2D skyrmion bicrystals comprising individual grains of hexagonal symmetry, grain boundaries can undergo large amplitude oscillations while maintaining their basic geometric features. Wave-like boundary motion, triggered by individual and collective motion of particles at the grain boundaries, is a behavior that is not accounted for in traditional models of grain boundary migration. Our findings highlight the need for further investigation into the dynamics of grain boundaries during grain growth.
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Acta Materialia serves as a platform for publishing full-length, original papers and commissioned overviews that contribute to a profound understanding of the correlation between the processing, structure, and properties of inorganic materials. The journal seeks papers with high impact potential or those that significantly propel the field forward. The scope includes the atomic and molecular arrangements, chemical and electronic structures, and microstructure of materials, focusing on their mechanical or functional behavior across all length scales, including nanostructures.