Microstructure evolution and fracture mechanism of Mo/Cu alloyed interface during plastic deformation

Mo/Cu laminated metal matrix composites (LMMCs) have demonstrated remarkable potential in electronic packaging and aerospace applications, attributed to their superior comprehensive performance. Currently, Mo/Cu LMMCs can be fabricated by inducing non-equilibrium conditions and employing electro-ass...

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Main Authors: Bo Zhang, Yumeng Wang, Guoguang Li, Yunqi Lu, Wenlong Zhao, Xiaodi Wang, Yang Yang, Hong Xiao, Jinlong Du
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Published: Elsevier 2025-09-01
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Yumeng Wang
Guoguang Li
Yunqi Lu
Wenlong Zhao
Xiaodi Wang
Yang Yang
Hong Xiao
Jinlong Du
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Yumeng Wang
Guoguang Li
Yunqi Lu
Wenlong Zhao
Xiaodi Wang
Yang Yang
Hong Xiao
Jinlong Du
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description Mo/Cu laminated metal matrix composites (LMMCs) have demonstrated remarkable potential in electronic packaging and aerospace applications, attributed to their superior comprehensive performance. Currently, Mo/Cu LMMCs can be fabricated by inducing non-equilibrium conditions and employing electro-assisted processing techniques. However, the influence of Mo/Cu alloyed interfaces on mechanical properties remains insufficiently understood and requires further investigation. In this study, molecular dynamics (MD) simulations were utilized to model the tensile and shear behaviors of the high-temperature and electric-field alloyed interface of the Mo/Cu system. The simulation results reveal that the electric-field alloyed interface exhibits enhanced strength (tensile strength 10.33 GPa, shear strength 5.51 GPa) but reduced plasticity (fracture strain 0.278 in tension) compared to the high-temperature alloyed interface (tensile strength 9.7 GPa, shear strength 5.18 GPa, fracture strain 0.377 in tension), due to dislocation activity. This approach investigates the microstructure evolution and the fracture mechanisms of the alloyed interfaces at the atomic scale. Microstructure disparities lead to dislocation pile-up, ultimately resulting in brittle fracture along grain boundaries. This research provides critical theoretical insights for the development of high-performance Mo/Cu LMMCs.
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spelling doaj-art-72a747e7fbb24729bc1471f664105b192025-08-20T02:58:27ZengElsevierJournal of Materials Research and Technology2238-78542025-09-01381511152110.1016/j.jmrt.2025.08.028Microstructure evolution and fracture mechanism of Mo/Cu alloyed interface during plastic deformationBo Zhang0Yumeng Wang1Guoguang Li2Yunqi Lu3Wenlong Zhao4Xiaodi Wang5Yang Yang6Hong Xiao7Jinlong Du8National Engineering Research Center for Equipment and Technology of Cold Strip Rolling, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao, Hebei, 066004, China; School of Mechanical Engineering, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao, Hebei, 066004, ChinaNational Engineering Research Center for Equipment and Technology of Cold Strip Rolling, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao, Hebei, 066004, China; School of Mechanical Engineering, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao, Hebei, 066004, ChinaState Grid Jibei Electric Power Co., Ltd., Tangshan Power Supply Company, Tangshan, Hebei, 063000, ChinaNational Engineering Research Center for Equipment and Technology of Cold Strip Rolling, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao, Hebei, 066004, China; School of Mechanical Engineering, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao, Hebei, 066004, ChinaNational Engineering Research Center for Equipment and Technology of Cold Strip Rolling, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao, Hebei, 066004, China; School of Mechanical Engineering, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao, Hebei, 066004, ChinaCITIC Dicastal Co., Ltd, Qinhuangdao, Hebei, 066011, ChinaTechnology Center, Tangsteel Company HBIS Group, Tangshan, Hebei, 063100, ChinaNational Engineering Research Center for Equipment and Technology of Cold Strip Rolling, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao, Hebei, 066004, China; School of Mechanical Engineering, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao, Hebei, 066004, ChinaNational Engineering Research Center for Equipment and Technology of Cold Strip Rolling, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao, Hebei, 066004, China; School of Mechanical Engineering, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao, Hebei, 066004, China; Corresponding author. National Engineering Research Center for Equipment and Technology of Cold Strip Rolling, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao, Hebei, 066004, China.Mo/Cu laminated metal matrix composites (LMMCs) have demonstrated remarkable potential in electronic packaging and aerospace applications, attributed to their superior comprehensive performance. Currently, Mo/Cu LMMCs can be fabricated by inducing non-equilibrium conditions and employing electro-assisted processing techniques. However, the influence of Mo/Cu alloyed interfaces on mechanical properties remains insufficiently understood and requires further investigation. In this study, molecular dynamics (MD) simulations were utilized to model the tensile and shear behaviors of the high-temperature and electric-field alloyed interface of the Mo/Cu system. The simulation results reveal that the electric-field alloyed interface exhibits enhanced strength (tensile strength 10.33 GPa, shear strength 5.51 GPa) but reduced plasticity (fracture strain 0.278 in tension) compared to the high-temperature alloyed interface (tensile strength 9.7 GPa, shear strength 5.18 GPa, fracture strain 0.377 in tension), due to dislocation activity. This approach investigates the microstructure evolution and the fracture mechanisms of the alloyed interfaces at the atomic scale. Microstructure disparities lead to dislocation pile-up, ultimately resulting in brittle fracture along grain boundaries. This research provides critical theoretical insights for the development of high-performance Mo/Cu LMMCs.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2238785425019817Mo/Cu interfaceMicrostructure evolutionFracture mechanismPlastic deformation
spellingShingle Bo Zhang
Yumeng Wang
Guoguang Li
Yunqi Lu
Wenlong Zhao
Xiaodi Wang
Yang Yang
Hong Xiao
Jinlong Du
Microstructure evolution and fracture mechanism of Mo/Cu alloyed interface during plastic deformation
Journal of Materials Research and Technology
Mo/Cu interface
Microstructure evolution
Fracture mechanism
Plastic deformation
title Microstructure evolution and fracture mechanism of Mo/Cu alloyed interface during plastic deformation
title_full Microstructure evolution and fracture mechanism of Mo/Cu alloyed interface during plastic deformation
title_fullStr Microstructure evolution and fracture mechanism of Mo/Cu alloyed interface during plastic deformation
title_full_unstemmed Microstructure evolution and fracture mechanism of Mo/Cu alloyed interface during plastic deformation
title_short Microstructure evolution and fracture mechanism of Mo/Cu alloyed interface during plastic deformation
title_sort microstructure evolution and fracture mechanism of mo cu alloyed interface during plastic deformation
topic Mo/Cu interface
Microstructure evolution
Fracture mechanism
Plastic deformation
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2238785425019817
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