Bayesian blacksmithing: discovering thermomechanical properties and deformation mechanisms in high-entropy refractory alloys

Autor: Jacob Startt, Megan J. McCarthy, Mitchell A. Wood, Sean Donegan, Rémi Dingreville
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2024
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Zdroj: npj Computational Materials, Vol 10, Iss 1, Pp 1-13 (2024)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2057-3960
DOI: 10.1038/s41524-024-01353-z
Popis: Abstract Finding alloys with specific design properties is challenging due to the large number of possible compositions and the complex interactions between elements. This study introduces a multi-objective Bayesian optimization approach guiding molecular dynamics simulations for discovering high-performance refractory alloys with both targeted intrinsic static thermomechanical properties and also deformation mechanisms occurring during dynamic loading. The objective functions are aiming for excellent thermomechanical stability via a high bulk modulus, a low thermal expansion, a high heat capacity, and for a resilient deformation mechanism maximizing the retention of the BCC phase after shock loading. Contrasting two optimization procedures, we show that the Pareto-optimal solutions are confined to a small performance space when the property objectives display a cooperative relationship. Conversely, the Pareto front is much broader in the performance space when these properties have antagonistic relationships. Density functional theory simulations validate these findings and unveil underlying atomic-bond changes driving property improvements.
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