Exploring the correlation between strain localization and carbide fracture using high-resolution digital image correlation

Zhao Y., Avcu E., Cao Y., Liu S., Ma G., Chen X., Guo Y. Journal of Materials Science & Technology, 246, 220-236, 2026 Abstract By integrating an enhanced speckle pattern gold remodeling technique for high-resolution strain mapping of carbides with scanning electron microscopy, we have successfully mapped the strain localization of carbides with varying characteristics (size, aspect …

Defect-modulated nanolayered TiN/AlSiN coating with exceptional durability aganist marine corrosion

Li M., Feng Z., Liu Z., Zhang Q., Avcu E., Zhu B., Dong Z. De Hosson J., Cao H. Surface and Coatings Technology, 524, 133255, 2026 Abstract Corrosion of components exposed to marine environment results in significant economic losses, underscoring the urgent need for development of durable coatings to resist chloride-induced degradation. In this work, …