THE concept of a surface film obstructing the egress of dislocations from a crystal and thereby causing them to pile-up beneath the film has proved useful in explaining the results of several ...

Understanding how dislocations (line defects in the crystal structure) occur when 3D-printing metals has been unclear to materials scientists. Understanding when and how dislocations form in ...

Alloying is an established and versatile method to tune the properties of materials, including mechanical strength, ductility and toughness, corrosion resistance, and catalytic properties. Often, ...

Posterior shoulder dislocation occurs when the top of the upper arm bone, known as the humerus, moves backward out of its socket. This causes pain, muscle spasms, and a limited range of motion. The ...

The collarbone, or clavicle, is a long, thin bone between the breastbone or sternum and the shoulder. A collarbone dislocation occurs when the collarbone moves out of its usual position, often due to ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Total hip arthroplasty is one of the safest and most effective orthopaedic surgeries, but despite continued ...