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New material gives copper superalloy-like strength

Researchers developed a Cu-Ta-Li alloy with exceptional thermal stability and mechanical strength, combining copper's conductivity with nickel-based superalloy-like properties. The alloy's nanostructure prevents grain growth, improving high-temperature performance and durability under extreme conditions.

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What if ceramics were ductile?

Researchers have discovered a way to create ductile ceramics that can exhibit ultimate strength of up to 11 GPa, potentially leading to improved energy efficiency and reduced material usage. However, further studies are needed to scale up the process and apply it to larger materials.

Past the breaking point

Researchers from the University of Tokyo simulated fracture in amorphous solids to better understand material fatigue. They found that the critical strain for irreversible deformation is the same for both fatigue and monotonic fractures.

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Simple and low-cost crack-healing of ceramic-based composites

Researchers at Osaka University demonstrated a world-first room-temperature crack-healing method for ceramic-based composites. The method uses electrochemical anodization to recover the strength of the composites to their original level, overcoming previous limitations with high-temperature heat treatment and resin adhesives.