Sysoltseva, M.: Characterization of aerosols and nanoparticles released during various indoor and outdoor human activities. Dissertation, RWTH Aachen University (2018)
Folger, A.: The Influence of Post-Growth Heat Treatments and Etching on the Nanostructure and Properties of Rutile TiO2 Nanowires. Dissertation, RWTH Aachen, Aachen, Germany (2017)
Gleich, S.: Investigation of Sputtered Mo2BC Hard Coatings: Correlation of Nanostructure and Mechanical Properties. Dissertation, RWTH Aachen, Aachen, Germany (2017)
Stechmann, G.: A Study on the Microstructure Formation Mechanisms and Functional Properties of CdTe Thin Film Solar Cells Using Correlative Electron Microscopy and Atomistic Simulations. Dissertation, RWTH Aachen, Aachen, Germany (2017)
Neddermann, P.: Martensitic Stainless Steel: Evolution of Austenite during Low Temperature Annealing and Design of Press Hardening Alloys. Dissertation, RWTH Aachen, Aachen, Germany (2016)
Zhang, J.: Microstructure design via site-specific control of recrystallization and nano-precipitation. Dissertation, RWTH Aachen, Aachen, Germany (2016)
Szczepaniak, A.: Investigation of intermetallic layer formation in dependence of process parameters during the thermal joining of aluminium with steel. Dissertation, RWTH Aachen, Aachen, Germany (2016)
Takahashi, T.: On the growth and mechanical properties of non-oxide perovskites and the spontaneous growth of soft metal nanowhiskers. Dissertation, RWTH Aachen, Aachen, Germany (2013)
Hydrogen in aluminium can cause embrittlement and critical failure. However, the behaviour of hydrogen in aluminium was not yet understood. Scientists at the Max-Planck-Institut für Eisenforschung were able to locate hydrogen inside aluminium’s microstructure and designed strategies to trap the hydrogen atoms inside the microstructure. This can…
Recently developed dual-phase high entropy alloys (HEAs) exhibit both an increase in strength and ductility upon grain refinement, overcoming the strength-ductility trade-off in conventional alloys [1]. Metastability engineering through compositional tuning in non-equimolar Fe-Mn-Co-Cr HEAs enabled the design of a dual-phase alloy composed of…
Because of their excellent corrosion resistance, high wear resistance and comparable low density, Fe–Al-based alloys are an interesting alternative for replacing stainless steels and possibly even Ni-base superalloys. Recent progress in increasing strength at high temperatures has evoked interest by industries to evaluate possibilities to employ…
Project C3 of the SFB/TR103 investigates high-temperature dislocation-dislocation and dislocation-precipitate interactions in the gamma/gamma-prime microstructure of Ni-base superalloys.
Despite the immanent advantages of metals and alloys processed by additive manufacturing (e.g. design freedom for complex geometry) and unexpected merits (e.g. superior mechanical performance) of AM processes, there are several remaining issues that need to be addressed in order to practically apply AM alloys to various industries. One of the most important issues is the mechanical behavior of AM alloys under hydrogen environments, since it is easily encountered in the industrial fields and has generally detrimental effects on metals and alloys.
Funding ended January 2023 This group was concerned with the 3D mapping of hydrogen at near-atomic scale in metallic alloys with the aim to better understand hydrogen storage materials and hydrogen embrittlement.