Mechanical Properties of Metal Nanolaminates

Beyerlein, Irene J.; Li, Zezhou; Mara, Nathan A.

doi:10.1146/annurev-matsci-081320-031236

Mechanical Properties of Metal Nanolaminates

Journal Article · 01 July 2022 · Annual Review of Materials Research

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1146/annurev-matsci-081320-031236· OSTI ID:1980846

Beyerlein, Irene J. ^[1]; Li, Zezhou ^[2]; Mara, Nathan A. ^[2]

Departments of Mechanical Engineering and Materials, University of California, Santa Barbara, California, USA,; OSTI
Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, University of Minnesota Twin Cities, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA

This article reviews recent basic research on two categories of metal-based nanolaminates: those composed of metal/metal constituents and those composed of metal/ceramic constituents. We focus primarily on studies that aim to understand—via experiments, modeling, or both—the biphase interface structure and its role in changing the mechanisms that govern strength and deformability at a fundamental level. We anticipate that, by providing a broad perspective on the latest advances in nanolaminates, this review will aid design of new metallic materials with unprecedented combinations of mechanical and physical properties.

Research Organization:: Univ. of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN (United States)

Sponsoring Organization:: USDOE Office of Science (SC)

DOE Contract Number:: SC0020133

OSTI ID:: 1980846

Journal Information:: Annual Review of Materials Research, Journal Name: Annual Review of Materials Research Journal Issue: 1 Vol. 52; ISSN 1531-7331

Publisher:: Annual Reviews

Country of Publication:: United States

Language:: English

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