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Sep 2026
Simultaneous high stiffness and metal-like superelasticity in TiB2–Ni coatings revealed by in-situ TEM nanoindentation
Titanium diboride (TiB2) coatings possess excellent functional and structural properties, including high hardness, good abrasion resistance, superior thermal conductivity and outstanding electrical properties. However, the intrinsic brittleness of ceramics severely restricts their application in load-bearing and impact...
Dong-Dong Liu, Yong-Zhen Liu, Qiang-Qiang Zhang et al.
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