Towards strength–ductility synergy through the design of heterogeneous nanostructures in metals

Ma, Evan; Zhu, Ting

doi:10.1016/j.mattod.2017.02.003

Title: Towards strength–ductility synergy through the design of heterogeneous nanostructures in metals

Journal Article · Sat Jul 01 00:00:00 EDT 2017 · Materials Today

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mattod.2017.02.003· OSTI ID:1532880

Ma, Evan ^[1]; Zhu, Ting ^[2]

Johns Hopkins Univ., Baltimore, MD (United States). Dept. of Materials Science and Engineering
Georgia Inst. of Technology, Atlanta, GA (United States). Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering

Metals can be processed to reach ultra-high strength, but usually at a drastic loss of ductility. Here, we review recent advances in overcoming this tradeoff, by purposely deploying heterogeneous nanostructures in an otherwise single-phase metal. Several structural designs are being explored, including bimodal, harmonic, lamellar, gradient, domain-dispersed, and hierarchical nanostructures. These seemingly distinct tactics share a unifying design principle in that the intentional structural heterogeneities induce non-homogeneous plastic deformation, and the nanometer-scale features dictate steep strain gradients, thereby enhancing strain hardening and consequently uniform tensile ductility at high flow stresses. Moreover, these heterogeneous nanostructures in metals play a role similar to multiple phases in complex alloys, functionally graded materials and composites, sharing common material design and mechanics principles. Our review advocates this broad vision to help guide future innovations towards a synergy between high strength and high ductility, through highlighting several recent designs as well as identifying outstanding challenges and opportunities.

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Research Organization:: Johns Hopkins Univ., Baltimore, MD (United States)

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