About this Abstract |
| Meeting |
2026 TMS Annual Meeting & Exhibition
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| Symposium
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Materials Kinetics and Mechanisms Under External Forcing-Driven Conditions
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| Presentation Title |
Energy-Resilient Materials: Stabilized Nanocrystalline Metals for Extreme Environments |
| Author(s) |
Kris Darling, B. C. Hornbuckle, Y Mishin, Kiran Solanki |
| On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
Kiran Solanki |
| Abstract Scope |
The absorption and dissipation of energy play a critical role in structural integrity and long-term performance of materials, particularly under extreme environmental conditions. Materials exposed to intense heat, ionizing radiation, mechanical loading, or high electric fields often degrade due to the rapid formation and accumulation of crystallographic defects. In complex real-world environments—such as those encountered in aerospace, nuclear, and defense applications—materials often face combinations of extreme energy fluxes, which synergistically accelerate failure mechanisms. We discuss the recent advancements in the development of stabilized nanocrystalline (NC) materials as a robust, multi-functional solution. These materials exhibit greatly enhanced resistance to defect formation and damage across diverse energy types, offering a unified approach to improving the durability and performance under extreme conditions. By integrating resistance to various energy-induced degradation pathways, stabilized NC metals provide a transformative platform for developing next-generation materials tailored for high-performance applications in demanding environments. |
| Proceedings Inclusion? |
Planned: |
| Keywords |
Copper / Nickel / Cobalt, High-Temperature Materials, Other |