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Fang, C. (2026) 'Multi-Scale Simulation of Metallic Materials (2nd Edition)'. MDPI. ISSN 13: 978-3-7258-7369-2 Open Access Link
Han, S., Han, L., Yang, N., Eskin, D. and Tzanakis, I. (2026) 'The influence of grain orientation on the fretting fatigue behaviour in aluminium alloys'. Tribology International, 222. pp. 1 - 11. ISSN: 0301-679X Open Access Link
Cetin, Y., Karakurt, EM., Huang, Y., Yildizhan, Y. and Kaya, M. (2026) 'In-depth evaluation of biocompatibility of a porous titanium-zirconium binary alloy for potential bone implant'. Drug and Chemical Toxicology, 0 (ahead of print). pp. 1 - 12. ISSN: 0148-0545
Feng, L., Dong, X., Wang, S., Cai, Q., Mi, H., Guo, W. and et al. (2026) 'Tailoring microstructure and mechanical properties of high-pressure die-cast Mg-RE-Gd alloys via trace Al additions'. Journal of Magnesium and Alloys, 17. pp. 1 - 18. ISSN: 2213-9567 Open Access Link
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Joshi, SS. (Accepted) 'Investigation of the link between mechanical properties and microstructure of Ni20Cr alloy manufactured by laser powder bed fusion'.
Sadeghi, F., Barekar, N., Subroto, T., Shurkin, P., Scamans, G. and Barbatti, C. (2026) 'Analyzing the effect of Fe on the microstructure and mechanical properties of a AA6008 alloy'. European Journal of Materials, 6 (1). pp. 1 - 12.Open Access Link
Wen, T., Wang, J., Zhu, M., Wang, A., Ji, S., Liu, Z. and et al. (2026) 'Silicon-induced microstructure and fracture behaviour control in L-PBF fabricated Al-Mg2Si-Si alloys'. Materials Science and Engineering: A, 962. pp. 1 - 11. ISSN: 0921-5093
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Fang, PX., Nihtianov, S. and Fang, C. (2026) 'Construction of Atomically Thin Boron Films on Si Heterojunctions Using a First Principles Approach'. Materials, 19 (5). pp. 1 - 14. ISSN: 1996-1944 Open Access Link
Fang, C. (2026) 'Multi-Scale Simulation of Metallic Materials (2nd Edition)'. Metals, 16 (3). pp. 1 - 5.Open Access Link
Wang, H., Xu, Q., Li, M., Ren, N., Li, J., Li, J., et al. (2026) 'Nucleation energy barrier and undercooling constraints: Orientation tune of Zn crystals at varying substrate temperatures'. Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 1059. pp. 1 - 13. ISSN: 0925-8388
Fang, C. (2026) 'Editorial 'Multi-Scale Simulation of Metallic Materials (2nd Edition)''. Metals, 16. pp. 276 - 5.Open Access Link
Niu, Z., Zhou, X., Hou, P., Liu, M., Liang, S., Sun, Y., et al. (2026) 'Nano CaCO₃ seeding for improving properties of limestone calcined clay cement through in-situ carbonation'. Cement and Concrete Composites, 159. pp. 1 - 11. ISSN: 0958-9465 Open Access Link
Gunasekaran, SS., Bagherpour, E., Tzileroglou, C., Mendis, C. and Barbatti, C. (2026) 'Thermo-mechanical simulation of microstructure and texture evolution in flat-strip extrusion of Al–Mg–Si-Cu alloy'. Materials and Design, 264. pp. 1 - 10. ISSN: 0264-1275 Open Access Link
Li, J., Wang, J., Wang, A., Zhu, M., Wen, T., Ji, S. and et al. (2026) 'Achieving the improvement of isotropic strength in the additively manufactured Al-Mg-Si-Zn-Cu-Ti alloy via heterogeneous nucleation and eutectic solidification'. Materials Science and Engineering: A, 959. pp. 1 - 13. ISSN: 0921-5093
Lian, H., Shi, ZM., Yu, W., Zhao, G., Wang, Y. and Pang, N. (2026) 'Study on Formation Process of Spinel (MgAl2O4) Particles Through In Situ Reactions of Fe2O3 Powder in Al–Mg Melts'. Metallography, Microstructure, and Analysis, 0 (ahead of print). pp. 1 - 13. ISSN: 2192-9262
Chankitmunkong, S., Eskin, DG. and Diewwanit, O. (2026) 'Improvement in the Uniformity of Bismuth Distribution in an Al-Bi Alloy by Ultrasonic Processing and Hydrogen Melt Enrichment'.TMS 2026 Annual Meeting & Exhibition (TMS2026). San Diego, CA, USA. 23 - 19 March. Springer Nature Switzerland. pp. 473 - 477. ISSN: 2367-1181
Khandelwal, P., Huang, Y., Nunn, J., Honan, S. and Ji, S. (2026) 'Effect of Scandium Addition on the Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Al–7Si–0.3Mg Cast Alloy', in Seno, R. (ed.) The Minerals, Metals & Materials Series. Cham : Springer Nature Switzerland. pp. 1419 - 1427. ISBN 10: 3-032-13832-9. ISBN 13: 978-3-032-13831-6.
Nassar, A., Al-Sairfi, H., Cochrane, R., Abul, MR., Teggin, L., Al-Jenabi, O., et al. (2026) 'Achieving Single Solid Solution in Equimolar AlCrCuFeNi via Rapid Solidification'. Materials Today Communications, 51. pp. 1 - 11. ISSN: 2352-4928 Open Access Link
Eskin, DG., Tzanakis, I., Pericleous, K. and Mi, J. (2026) 'Advanced techniques to reveal the underlying physics of ultrasonic processing'. Ultrasonics Sonochemistry, 127. pp. 1 - 2. ISSN: 1350-4177 Open Access Link
Guo, D., Zhu, C., Chapman, HE., Zhang, K., Li, W., Bhagavath, S., et al. (2026) 'Mechanical and in situ thermal-related behavior during directed energy deposition additive manufacturing of a high-performance Al alloy'. International Journal of Extreme Manufacturing, 8 (3). pp. 1 - 15. ISSN: 2631-8644 Open Access Link
Liu, M., Niu, Z., Zhou, X., Hou, P., Hai, R., Liang, S. and et al. (2026) 'Synergistic effects of triethanolamine and nano-SiO₂ on the hydration and hardening properties of Limestone calcined clay cement'. Cement and Concrete Composites, 168. pp. 1 - 13. ISSN: 0958-9465 Open Access Link
Que, Z., Negrea, RF. and Fan, Z. (2026) 'Nanoscale Fe-containing intermetallic formation in Al-Fe-Mn-Si alloys: Unveiling a rare explosive nucleation pathway under liquid confinement'. Materials Today Communications, 51. pp. 1 - 10. ISSN: 2352-4928 Open Access Link
Lian, H., Shi, ZM., Yu, W., Wang, Y., Wang, W. and Pang, N. (2026) 'Improvement of microstructure and mechanical property of Al–2Fe alloy though an in-situ reaction of Fe2O3 powder in Al–Mg melts'. Journal of Materials Research and Technology, 41. pp. 1630 - 1643. ISSN: 2238-7854 Open Access Link
Liu, Q., Zhang, G., Ni, D., Dong, X., Zhang, C., Li, S., et al. (2026) 'Effects of Cu content and natural ageing on microstructure and mechanical properties of Tesla-based Al7Si0.3Mg0.3Fe heat treatment-free die-cast alloys'. Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 1052. pp. 1 - 13. ISSN: 0925-8388
Zhang, H., Zai, L., Wang, Y. and Xue, X. (2026) 'Achieving columnar-to-equiaxed transition in TIG-welded Ti2AlNb intermetallic alloy via nano-ZrO₂ particles'. Materials Characterization, 232. pp. 1 - 12. ISSN: 1044-5803
Que, Z. and Fan, Z. (2026) 'Nucleation control strategy for sustainable aluminium: Improving Fe removal efficiency or increasing Fe-tolerance'. Journal of Materials Research and Technology, 40. pp. 2820 - 2832. ISSN: 2238-7854 Open Access Link
Zhang, H., Zai, L., Wang, Y. and Xue, X. (2026) 'Unveiling the hot cracking mechanism in Ti2AlNb-based alloys during fusion welding'. Materials Letters, 403. pp. 139400 - 139400. ISSN: 0167-577X
Wang, A., Yang, Z., Zhu, M., Wen, T., Wang, J., Dong, X., et al. (2025) 'An additively manufactured heat-resistant L12-hardened CoCrNi-based medium-entropy composite achieved by a thermal stable cellular-nanoparticle architectural structure'. Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 1051 (25 January 2026). pp. 1 - 13. ISSN: 0925-8388
Ang, HQ., Kumar, G. and Karakulak, E. (2025) 'Development of Light Alloys and Their Applications'. Crystals, 16 (1). pp. 1 - 4.Open Access Link
Xiang, K., Qin, L., Huang, S., Song, H., Bazhenov, V., Bellucci, V., et al. (2025) 'Ultrasonic cavitation shock wave exfoliation dynamics of 2D materials revealed in situ by MHz XFEL imaging and multiphysics modeling'. Science Advances, 11 (48). pp. 1 - 10. ISSN: 2375-2548 Open Access Link
Rao, B., Wang, Z., Rao, W., Que, Z., Li, F., Wang, J. and et al. (2025) 'Seismic Performance of T-Shaped Aluminum Alloy Beam–Column Bolted Connections: Parametric Analysis and Design Implications Based on a Mixed Hardening Model'. Buildings, 15 (23). pp. 1 - 24.Open Access Link