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Zhang, H.; Jin, Q.; Hu, T.; Liu, X.; Zhang, Z.; Hu, C.; Zhou, Y.; Han, Y.; Wang, X. |
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Electron-irradiation-facilitated production of chemically homogenized nanotwins in nanolaminated carbides |
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A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2023 |
Publication |
Journal of Advanced Ceramics |
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12 |
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6 |
Pages |
1288-1297 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
| Abstract |
Twin boundaries have been exploited to stabilize ultrafine grains and improve mechanical properties of nanomaterials. The production of the twin boundaries and nanotwins is however prohibitively challenging in carbide ceramics. Using a scanning transmission electron microscope as a unique platform for atomic-scale structure engineering, we demonstrate that twin platelets could be produced in carbides by engineering antisite defects. The antisite defects at metal sites in various layered ternary carbides are collectively and controllably generated, and the metal elements are homogenized by electron irradiation, which transforms a twin-like lamellae into nanotwin platelets. Accompanying chemical homogenization, alpha-Ti3AlC2 transforms to unconventional beta-Ti3AlC2. The chemical homogeneity and the width of the twin platelets can be tuned by dose and energy of bombarding electrons. Chemically homogenized nanotwins can boost hardness by similar to 45%. Our results provide a new way to produce ultrathin (< 5 nm) nanotwin platelets in scientifically and technologically important carbide materials and showcase feasibility of defect engineering by an angstrom-sized electron probe. |
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001004930200012 |
Publication Date |
2023-04-19 |
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2226-4108; 2227-8508 |
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UA library record; WoS full record |
| Impact Factor |
16.9 |
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Open Access |
OpenAccess |
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Approved |
Most recent IF: 16.9; 2023 IF: 1.198 |
| Call Number |
UA @ admin @ c:irua:197470 |
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8860 |
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