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The article presents a list of papers published in the 2004 and 2005 issues of the "Journal of Materials Science." Some of the papers listed are: "Adhesively-Bonded Joints and Repairs in Metallic Alloys, Polymers and Composite Materials"; "Role of Entropy of Fusion in Phase Transformation and Self-Diffusion"; "Models in Thermoluminescence"; "Electrical Applications of Carbon Materials"; "Use of Polymers for Cement-Based Structural Materials"; and "Effect of Anions on the Textural and Catalytic Activity of Titania-Silica Mixed Oxide."

The article presents a list of papers published in the vol. 39 and 40 of the "Journal of Materials Science." Some of the papers are, "Adhesively-Bonded Joints and Repairs in Metallic Alloys, Polymers and Composite Materials," by A. Baldan, "Thermo-Mechanical Fatigue of Shape Memory Alloys," by E. Hornbogen, "Electrical Applications of Carbon Materials," by D.D.L. Chung, and others.

Consolidated nano/sub-micron AZ31 Mg alloy is a new structural material that combines nano-scale grains with a size of up to 100 nm and sub-micron grains with a size of up to 300 nm. Inherently, this new material should have significantly improved strength, making it a potential candidate for special applications requiring increased specific strength. The present paper evaluates the properties of nano/sub-micron AZ31 Mg alloy in terms of mechanical properties and corrosion resistance. The obtained properties are explained and associated with the micro-structure of the alloy. In addition, the nano/sub-micron structural alloy was compared to conventional extruded alloy with the same composition in order to distinguish the main differences between the two alloys. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper presents the results of micro-tensile testing of the individual struts that were extracted from open cell aluminum foams in the as-fabricated (F), annealed (O) and T6-strengthened (T6) conditions. The results reveal that foam struts are generally stronger and more dutile than the corresponding solid alloys under the same heat treatment conditions. The distinguished strut properties are attributed to the unique grain structures of the struts typically consisting of one grain or having bamboo-like grain structure. The measured strut strengths are also incorporated into mechanics models to estimate foam strengths. A comparison of the predicted and measured foam strengths shows that direct measurement of strut properties is critical to make precise estimation of foam strengths. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Minor alloying addition or microalloying technology has already shown dramatic effects on glass formation and thermal stability of bulk metallic glasses (BMGs). This paper intends to provide a comprehensive review of recent developments of this technology in the field of BMGs. The beneficial effects of minor alloying additions on the glass formation and the thermal stability of BMGs will be summarized and analyzed. In addition, principles and guidelines for future application of this technology will also be proposed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]