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Graphene and 2D Materials in Metallurgy: Coatings, Lubricants, and Nanocomposites

Technical guide to graphene and 2D materials in metallurgical applications. Covers graphene as barrier coating for copper, MoS₂ solid lubricant coatings, graphene-reinforced Al nanocomposites, and h-BN thermal interface material.

IN
Advanced Materials

Intermetallic Compounds: TiAl, NiAl, and MoSi₂ for High-Temperature Structures

Technical guide to structural intermetallics. Covers γ-TiAl for turbine blades, β-NiAl, and MoSi₂ heating elements — crystal structure, brittleness, processing, and aerospace weight-saving applications.

RE
Advanced Materials

Refractory Metals: Tungsten, Molybdenum, Tantalum, and Niobium

Comprehensive guide to refractory metals (W, Mo, Ta, Nb). Covers extreme melting points, DBTT, powder metallurgy processing, machining challenges, and applications in vacuum, defence, and electronics.

CE
Advanced Materials

Cemented Carbides (WC-Co): Structure, Grades, and Cutting Tool Applications

Complete guide to cemented carbide (WC-Co) cutting tool materials. Covers WC grain size, Co binder content, hardness-toughness trade-off, coating (TiN, TiAlN, CVD), and turning/milling/drilling applications.

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Advanced Materials

Oxide Dispersion Strengthened (ODS) Steels and Alloys

Technical guide to ODS (oxide dispersion strengthened) steels and Ni alloys. Covers Y₂O₃ dispersion, mechanical alloying production, high-temperature creep resistance, and nuclear fusion/fission applications.

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Advanced Materials

Biomaterials for Implants: Co-Cr-Mo, Ti-6Al-4V, and Stainless Steel in Orthopaedics

Technical guide to metallic biomaterials for orthopaedic implants. Covers Co-Cr-Mo wear and corrosion, Ti-6Al-4V osseointegration, 316L stainless fretting, surface treatments, and ISO 5832 standards.

NA
Advanced Materials

Nanostructured Metals: Severe Plastic Deformation, ECAP, and Bulk Nanocrystalline Alloys

Technical guide to nanostructured metals produced by severe plastic deformation. Covers ECAP, HPT, ARB processes, microstructural evolution, Hall-Petch vs inverse Hall-Petch, and applications in medical and aerospace alloys.

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Advanced Materials

Transformation Toughening of Zirconia: t-ZrO₂ and Ceramic Composites

Technical guide to transformation toughening in zirconia ceramics. Covers tetragonal-to-monoclinic transformation, stress-induced transformation, Y-TZP, Mg-PSZ, ZTA composites, and applications in dental crowns and cutting tools.

TI
Advanced Materials

Titanium Nitride, Alumina, and DLC Coatings on Cutting Tools: CVD and PVD

Technical guide to hard coatings on cutting tools. Covers TiN, TiCN, TiAlN, Al₂O₃ by CVD and PVD, DLC for non-ferrous, coating architectures (mono, multilayer, gradient), and Machining performance data.

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Advanced Materials

Fibre Reinforced Metal Matrix Composites: Continuous Fibre Al and Ti

Technical guide to continuous fibre-reinforced metal matrix composites (MMC). Covers SiC monofilament in Ti-6Al-4V (Ti-MMC) and Al-matrix MMC, fabrication by diffusion bonding, properties, and aerospace applications.