%0 journal article
%@ 0044-3093
%A Klassen, T.,Bohn, R.,Fanta, G.,Oelerich, W.,Eigen, N.,Gaertner, F.,Aust, E.,Bormann, R.,Kreye, H.

%D 2003
%J Zeitschrift für Metallkunde
%N 5
%P 610-614 
%R doi:10.1515/ijmr-2003-0106
%T Tailoring nanocrystalline materials towards potential applications
%U https://doi.org/10.1515/ijmr-2003-0106
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%X The high interface area in nanocrystalline materials leads to advanced structural and functional properties that are interesting for a variety of applications and products. Three distinct examples for potential applications are given: Nanocrystalline and submicron-sized light-weight intermetallics based on γ-TiAl exhibiting favourable deformation behaviour at reduced temperatures, nanocrystalline cermet coatings produced by thermal spray process exhibiting improved hardness and wear resistance, and nanocrystalline Mg hydride-based composites for hydrogen storage in future mobile applications exhibiting extremely high, reversible storage capacity and fast kinetics.