1. Martensitic transformation, shape memory effect and superelasticity of Ti–Nb binary alloys
Hee Young Kim, Yuzuru Ikehara, Jae Il Kim, Hideki Hosoda, Shuichi Miyazaki
Acta Materialia 54 (2006) 2419-2429.
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We develop functional metallic materials through shape memory and superelasticity, low-modulus alloy design, and data-driven materials research.
SHAPE MEMORY · SUPERELASTICITY
Biomedical Shape Memory & Superelastic Alloys
We develop Ti-based, Zr-based, and high-entropy shape memory and superelastic alloys that combine biocompatibility with advanced mechanical functions.
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LOW MODULUS · BIOMECHANICS
Low-Modulus Alloys for Biomedical Use
We study Ti- and Zr-based low-modulus alloys and processing routes that provide bone-compatible flexibility while retaining strength and durability.
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MACHINE LEARNING · ALLOY DESIGN
Machine-Learning-Guided Alloy Design
We combine experimental and computational data with machine learning to discover alloy compositions, processes, and microstructures that deliver targeted properties.
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A selection of papers representing the laboratory's research contributions.
2. Texture and shape memory behavior of Ti–22Nb–6Ta alloy
Hee Young Kim, T. Sasaki, Kazutoshi Okutsu, Jae Il Kim, Tomonari Inamura, Hideki Hosoda, Shuichi Miyazaki
Acta Materialia 54 (2006) 423-433.
3. Nanodomain structure and its effect on abnormal thermal expansion behavior of a Ti–23Nb–2Zr–0.7Ta–1.2O alloy
Hee Young Kim, Lesi Wei, Shuhei Kobayashi, Masaki Tahara, Shuichi Miyazaki
Acta Materialia 61 (2013) 4874-4886.
4. Effects of oxygen concentration and phase stability on nano-domain structure and thermal expansion behavior of Ti–Nb–Zr–Ta–O alloys
Hee Young Kim, Shuichi Miyazaki
Acta Materialia 100 (2015) 313-322.
5. Stability of lamellar microstructure of hard orientated PST crystal of TiAl alloy
Hee Young Kim, Kouichi Maruyama
Acta Materialia 51 (2003) 2191-2204.
6. Crystallization process and shape memory properties of Ti–Ni–Zr thin films
Hee Young Kim, Masashi Mizutani, Shuichi Miyazaki
Acta Materialia 57 (2009) 1920-1930.
7. Parallel twinning during creep deformation in soft orientation PST crystal of TiAl alloy
Hee Young Kim, Kouichi Maruyama
Acta Materialia 49 (2001) 2635-2643.
8. Heating-induced martensitic transformation and time-dependent shape memory behavior of Ti–Nb–O alloy
Masaki Tahara, Takafumi Kanaya, Hee Young Kim, Tomonari Inamura, Hideki Hosoda, Shuichi Miyazaki
Acta Materialia 80 (2014) 317-326.
9. Room temperature aging behavior of Ti–Nb–Mo-based superelastic alloys
Yazan Al-Zain, Yosuke Sato, Hee Young Kim, Hideki Hosoda, Tae Hyun Nam, Shuichi Miyazaki
Acta Materialia 60 (2012) 2437-2447.
10. Formation of nanoscaled precipitates and their effects on the high-temperature shape-memory characteristics of a Ti50Ni15Pd25Cu10 alloy
M. Imran Khan, Hee Young Kim, Tae Hyun Nam, Shuichi Miyazaki
Acta Materialia 60 (2012) 5900-5913.
11. Lattice modulation and superelasticity in oxygen-added β-Ti alloys
Masaki Tahara, Hee Young Kim, Tomonari Inamura, Hideki Hosoda, Shuichi Miyazaki
Acta Materialia 59 (2011) 6208-6218.
12. Anomalous temperature dependence of the superelastic behavior of Ti–Nb–Mo alloys
Yazan Al-Zain, Hee Young Kim, T. Koyano, Hideki Hosoda, Tae Hyun Nam, Shuichi Miyazaki
Acta Materialia 59 (2011) 1464-1473.
13. Shape memory properties of Ti–Nb–Mo biomedical alloys
Yazan Al-Zain, Hee Young Kim, Hideki Hosoda, Tae Hyun Nam, Shuichi Miyazaki
Acta Materialia 58 (2010) 4212-4223.
14. Cyclic deformation behavior of a Ti–26 at.% Nb alloy
Masaki Tahara, Hee Young Kim, Hideki Hosoda, Shuichi Miyazaki
Acta Materialia 57 (2009) 2461-2469.
15. Self-accommodation in Ti–Nb shape memory alloys
Y. W. Chai, Hee Young Kim, Hideki Hosoda, Shuichi Miyazaki
Acta Materialia 57 (2009) 4054-4064.
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