Surprising discoveries in grain boundary structure could advance material durability

Berlin, Germany (SPX) Oct 30, 2024

Most industrial materials feature a polycrystalline structure, where atoms form a regular lattice within different crystals. These crystals, separated by grain boundaries, vary in orientation. "These grain boundaries have an enormous influence on the durability and overall performance of a material," stated Dr. Vivek Devulapalli, who conducted the microscopy work for the study. He further expl