Periodic lattices of arbitrary nano-objects: modeling and applications for self-assembled systems

A scattering formalism optimized for periodic lattices of nano-objects is described. This formalism allows for arbitrary anisotropic nanoparticles assembled into homogeneous or heterogeneous superlattices. Various kinds of disorder are considered, allowing detailed fitting of experimental data for nanoparticle superlattices.

Crystallographic effect of a high magnetic field on a solidified hypoeutectic Zn–Al alloy

Crystallographic features of a hypoeutectic Zn–Al alloy were significantly affected by the presence of a high magnetic field during the solidification process.

Metastable adaptive orthorhombic martensite in zirconia nanoparticles

Owing to the constraint of the twinning interface in tetragonal zirconia nanoparticles, the martensitic transformation induces an adaptive Pbca orthorhombic phase before finally transforming to the monoclinic phase.