Category: metallurgy

A snapshot of high-entropy alloy processing techniques and their effects on resulting mechanical properties

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With great pleasure I am sharing with you our new review paper entitled "A snapshot of high-entropy alloy processing techniques and their effects on resulting mechanical properties" written by Mr. Christopher Matthews, a brilliant alumni student from the Los Alamos National Laboratory and the Dakota School of Mines, now a Master Student in Metallurgy at … Continue reading A snapshot of high-entropy alloy processing techniques and their effects on resulting mechanical properties

Farewell to Professor Peter Hirsch — A Giant in Metallurgy and a Gentle Soul

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The passing of Sir Peter Hirsch on September 12th 2025, marks the end of an extraordinary chapter in the story of metallurgy and materials science. Professor Hirsch, who escaped Nazi Germany as a child through the Kindertransport, went on to redefine how we see the inner world of metals. His pioneering use of transmission electron … Continue reading Farewell to Professor Peter Hirsch — A Giant in Metallurgy and a Gentle Soul

Most-read paper at Advanced Materials

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Our work on the discovery of the new Zigzag Intermetallic Phases (ZIP phases) has received an outstanding response from the scientific community on ResearchGate — it is currently featured as the most-read paper of the past 30 days! https://www.researchgate.net/journal/Advanced-Materials-1521-4095 The ZIP phases (short for zigzag intermetallic compounds) are a completely new family of materials with a remarkable feature … Continue reading Most-read paper at Advanced Materials

Dr. Aster’s Breakthrough in Aluminium Alloy Design with Cluster-Hardnening

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In his recent work, Dr. Philip Aster delivers a remarkable contribution to the understanding of microstructural evolution in Al-Mg-Zn-Cu crossover alloys, with a particular focus on the role of copper in long-term aging (LTA) conditions. Through advanced atom probe tomography (APT), Dr. Aster demonstrates how Cu additions not only promote finer clustering and T-phase precursors … Continue reading Dr. Aster’s Breakthrough in Aluminium Alloy Design with Cluster-Hardnening

A great scientific debate: Are clusters or Guinier-Preston zones responsible for strengthening an Al-Cu-Mg alloy?

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Feature image credits: https://www.scienceisweird.com/arguing-comics Science thrives on debate, and the historic clash between Ringer et al. and Zahra et al. over the role of solute clustering in Al-Cu-Mg alloys is a perfect example of how scientific disputes drive progress. In this case, one side argued that Cu-Mg clusters were a distinct strengthening mechanism, while the … Continue reading A great scientific debate: Are clusters or Guinier-Preston zones responsible for strengthening an Al-Cu-Mg alloy?

Andreas Weidinger: Pushing the Boundaries of Aluminium Alloy Research

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We are thrilled to spotlight the remarkable work of Andreas Weidinger, a doctoral researcher in the Chair of Nonferrous Metallurgy at Montanuniversität Leoben. Currently a visiting scholar at Chalmers University in Sweden, Andreas is making waves in the Swedish lands with his innovative research on aluminum alloys. His groundbreaking work with 5/7 crossover aluminum alloy … Continue reading Andreas Weidinger: Pushing the Boundaries of Aluminium Alloy Research

Unveiling the Science of Nanometallurgy

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A significant study from our research team, titled "Unravelling Nanometallurgy with In Situ Transmission Electron Microscopy: A Case Study with Copper Nanowires," was recently published in Nano Today. Led by Diego Coradini, our former PhD student, the research delves into the behavior of copper nanowires under extreme heating conditions within a transmission electron microscope. By … Continue reading Unveiling the Science of Nanometallurgy

Making stronger aluminium alloys by optimising chemistry

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In a recent study conceptualized and performed by Dipl.-Ing. Philip Aster – currently working towards his PhD thesis – we explored how adding copper (Cu) to aluminum alloys can improve their strength and flexibility. Aluminum alloys are widely used because they are strong yet lightweight, but balancing these properties can be challenging. By focusing on … Continue reading Making stronger aluminium alloys by optimising chemistry

Microstructural Characterization of Nanostructured Aluminium Crossover Alloys under Thermal Loading

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We are happy to share the publication of our latest paper titled “Comparative analysis of experimental techniques for microstructural characterization of novel nanostructured aluminium alloys” on Materials Characterization. In this study, we delve into the intricacies of using various experimental techniques to analyze the microstructures of an ultrafine-grained AlMgZnCuAg crossover alloy under themal loading. Through … Continue reading Microstructural Characterization of Nanostructured Aluminium Crossover Alloys under Thermal Loading