{"title":"In situ observation and dynamic evolution of 9R structures enabled by Mg/Ag alloying for exceptional strength-conductivity synergy in a Cu alloy wire","authors":"Longjian Li,Zhenxiong Yuan,Hongrui Yu,Tongzheng Xin,Jinchuan Jie,Zeyuan Chen,Kai Zhao,Huijun Kang,Zongning Chen,Enyu Guo,Tongmin Wang","doi":"10.1016/j.jmst.2026.08.071","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmst.2026.08.071","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":16154,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Materials Science & Technology","volume":"28 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":10.9,"publicationDate":"2026-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148893924","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Coupling composition design with defect engineering: An oxygen-doped Ti-Zr-Nb strain glass alloy with enhanced high-temperature shape memory effect","authors":"Chaohua Li, Yidong Wu, Boyuan Zheng, Xu Zhang, Xidong Hui, Shilei Li, Yandong Wang","doi":"10.1016/j.jmst.2026.08.057","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmst.2026.08.057","url":null,"abstract":"High-temperature shape memory alloys (HTSMAs) are critical for temperature-sensitive applications, yet the trade-off between high transformation temperatures and large recoverable strains remains a long-standing challenge. This study addresses this limitation by deploying a composition control and defect engineering strategy to regulate the martensitic transformation in HTSMAs via a strain glass while preserving elevated transformation temperatures. By introducing 1at.% oxygen as point defects, a Ti<ce:inf loc=\"post\">47</ce:inf>Zr<ce:inf loc=\"post\">47</ce:inf>Nb<ce:inf loc=\"post\">5</ce:inf>O<ce:inf loc=\"post\">1</ce:inf> strain glass alloy with a freezing temperature of about 462 K was fabricated. The microstructure consists of a strain‑glass‑dominated β matrix with minor residual α″ martensite. The low Nb content destabilizes the β phase, enabling the alloy to retain a high transformation temperature of about 745 K. Enabled by the strain glass state and the remarkable theoretical transformation strain derived from the addition of high-content Zr with large atomic radius, this alloy exhibits nearly full recoverability for pre‑strains up to about 5%, and achieves a shape memory recovery strain of ∼5.7% at a pre‑strain of 10%, outperforming most reported HTSMAs. The underlying deformation mechanism is attributed to the stress-induced reversible β → α″ martensitic transformation together with martensitic variant reorientation, which cooperatively accommodate local strains within nanoscale domains.","PeriodicalId":16154,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Materials Science & Technology","volume":"10 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":10.9,"publicationDate":"2026-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148884174","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"LiMn2O4-centered manganese-based cathodes in aqueous lithium-ion batteries: Material genealogies, degradation mechanisms, and design strategies","authors":"Zhiyi Yang, Jintao Ma, Liumin Suo","doi":"10.1016/j.jmst.2026.08.055","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmst.2026.08.055","url":null,"abstract":"Aqueous lithium-ion batteries (ALIBs) represent highly promising candidates for grid-scale energy storage due to their intrinsic safety, low cost, and environmental benignity. Concurrently, manganese-based (Mn-based) cathode materials align exceptionally well with these natures and the electrochemical stability window of aqueous electrolytes, which makes them the most extensively studied cathode materials. However, the underlying degradation mechanisms of Mn-based cathodes in aqueous systems remain to be fully elucidated. Focusing on spinel LiMn<ce:inf loc=\"post\">2</ce:inf>O<ce:inf loc=\"post\">4</ce:inf> (LMO) as a quintessential model material, this review summarizes the development and material genealogies of Mn-based cathodes in ALIBs. Furthermore, both classical and emerging degradation mechanisms are scrutinized in depth, as these insights guide both contemporary and future design strategies. Under specific conditions, LMO can exhibit a kinetically maintained, metastable interfacial buffering regime in which compensating processes temporarily reduce the net degradation rate. However, continued species accumulation and interfacial heterogeneity eventually destabilize this regime, highlighting the need for precise interfacial regulation. Ultimately, this review bridges the degradation mechanisms of aqueous Mn-based cathodes with targeted modulation strategies, enabling high-voltage and long-life Mn-based cathodes for advanced ALIBs.","PeriodicalId":16154,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Materials Science & Technology","volume":"2 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":10.9,"publicationDate":"2026-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148884175","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Jia Li,Haotian Ma,Ruitao Qu,Shengfeng Guo,Feng Liu
{"title":"Competition and interaction between shear-banding and cleavage-cracking in an Fe-based metallic glass","authors":"Jia Li,Haotian Ma,Ruitao Qu,Shengfeng Guo,Feng Liu","doi":"10.1016/j.jmst.2026.08.072","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmst.2026.08.072","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":16154,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Materials Science & Technology","volume":"354 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":10.9,"publicationDate":"2026-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148893925","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Jichuan Fan, Hong Yang, Xiaohuan Pan, Zhen Tan, Xingyu Liu, Gong Chen, Jun Xu, Jun Tan, Xianhua Chen, Fusheng Pan
{"title":"Amplified strain partitioning driven by multiple heterostructures enables superior strength-ductility in Ti-reinforced Mg composites","authors":"Jichuan Fan, Hong Yang, Xiaohuan Pan, Zhen Tan, Xingyu Liu, Gong Chen, Jun Xu, Jun Tan, Xianhua Chen, Fusheng Pan","doi":"10.1016/j.jmst.2026.08.062","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmst.2026.08.062","url":null,"abstract":"The strength-ductility trade-off remains a long-standing challenge for magnesium matrix composites (MMCs). Herein, we develop a novel strategy to fabricate multi-heterostructured MMCs with simultaneous strength and ductility enhancement, using a Ti/Mg-6Zn-1.5Mn composite prepared via ultrasonic-assisted semi-solid stirring, homogenization heat treatment, and hot extrusion. The constructed multi-level heterostructures consist of three key features: (i) non-uniform coarse/fine grain (CG/FG) mixed structure, (ii) nanophases with density differences between FGs and CGs, and (iii) Ti particles preferentially distributed adjacent to the nanophases. The composite exhibits exceptional comprehensive mechanical properties, with an ultimate tensile strength of 366 MPa, yield strength of 239 MPa, elongation of 20.6%, and a superior strength-ductility product of 66.29 MJ/m<ce:sup loc=\"post\">3</ce:sup>. The excellent performance originates from multi-heterostructure-driven amplified strain partitioning, which induces hetero-deformation-induced (HDI) strengthening and hardening via geometrically necessary dislocation (GND) accumulation. Meanwhile, activated non-basal slip systems enable efficient intergranular slip transfer for uniform plastic deformation, and CGs effectively delay plastic instability and suppress crack propagation. This work provides new insights into the deformation mechanisms of heterostructured MMCs and offers a feasible pathway for developing advanced lightweight structural materials.","PeriodicalId":16154,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Materials Science & Technology","volume":"174 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":10.9,"publicationDate":"2026-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148884172","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Thermodynamic decoupling enabling air-stable layered potassium manganese oxide cathodes","authors":"Xunting Wang, Yihan Yang, Xinyao Chang, Jiang Zhou, Xinzhi Yu, Bingan Lu","doi":"10.1016/j.jmst.2026.08.061","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmst.2026.08.061","url":null,"abstract":"The practicality of Mn-based layered cathodes for potassium-ion batteries (PIBs) is dually constrained by severe hygroscopicity that compromises air stability, and by an energy-intensive solid-state synthesis that lacks thermodynamic rigor. Here, we report a one-step sintering strategy governed by a precursor thermodynamic decoupling, wherein dual-component CuO/ZnF<ce:inf loc=\"post\">2</ce:inf> sintering aids synergistically lower the crystallization temperature from ∼780 to ∼610°C via accelerated grain boundary fusion. The engineered K<ce:inf loc=\"post\">0.5</ce:inf>Cu<ce:inf loc=\"post\">0.05</ce:inf>Zn<ce:inf loc=\"post\">0.01</ce:inf>Mn<ce:inf loc=\"post\">0.94</ce:inf>O<ce:inf loc=\"post\">1.98</ce:inf>F<ce:inf loc=\"post\">0.02</ce:inf> (KCMO-ZF) features a cross-linked microstructure with an intrinsically passivated surface, suppressing parasitic reactions with ambient H<ce:inf loc=\"post\">2</ce:inf>O and CO<ce:inf loc=\"post\">2</ce:inf>. This tailored architecture, together with a uniform cathode-electrolyte interphase, facilitates rapid K<ce:sup loc=\"post\">+</ce:sup> transport kinetics while mitigating transition metal dissolution. Consequently, KCMO-ZF delivers outstanding air stability and electrochemical performance, achieving 93.4% capacity retention after 200 cycles even following 72 h exposure to a 70% relative humidity atmosphere. The graphite-based full cell retains 70.3% of its initial capacity over 1000 cycles at 500 mA g<ce:sup loc=\"post\">−1</ce:sup>. This work offers an energy-efficient route to intrinsically air-stable Mn-based layered cathodes for advanced PIBs.","PeriodicalId":16154,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Materials Science & Technology","volume":"125 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":10.9,"publicationDate":"2026-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148884173","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Effect of grain size and thermal annealing on the mechanical and superconducting properties of nanograined Nb-47wt.%Ti alloy","authors":"Zhao Yan,Baobing Zhang,Xiuyan Li","doi":"10.1016/j.jmst.2026.07.116","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmst.2026.07.116","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":16154,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Materials Science & Technology","volume":"379 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":10.9,"publicationDate":"2026-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148893922","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}