Core–shell architecture enables enhanced work-hardening capability and ductility in TiAl/Nb composites during hot compression deformation

Key Points

• Enhanced ductility is achieved through a core-shell architecture in TiAl/Nb composites, improving material performance during deformation.
• Work-hardening capability improves significantly, suggesting the feasibility of using these composites in demanding applications.
• Assessment using hot compression deformation tests demonstrates the mechanical advantages of this innovative composite structure.
• This design strategy may enable the development of more resilient materials, paving the way for advancements in various engineering fields.