Researchers show how nanoscale patterning can decrease metal fatigue

Researchers show how nanoscale patterning can decrease metal fatigue 11/02/2017 10:26 AM EDT Fatigue due to repetitive strain is the leading cause of failure in metal components and structures, but new research shows how crystalline structures called nanotwins can slow the accumulation of fatigue-related damage. Full story at https://news.brown.edu/articles/2017/10/nanotwins Source Brown University This is an NSF News From the Field item. Follow NSF:  This email was sent using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: National Science Foundation Update · 2415 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22314 · 703-292-5111