Carbon vacancy network mediated hydrogen trapping at the α-Fe/VC interface
Abstract
, respectively, in good agreement with experimental values. These findings underscore the critical role of interfacial and connected carbon vacancies in mediating hydrogen diffusion and trapping within VC, providing atomistic insights for designing hydrogen-resistant steels.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Hydrogen embrittlement and corrosion behaviors in metals
Electrodeposition and Electroless Coatings
Advanced materials and composites
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics
- Publisher
- Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
- Volume
- 28
- Issue
- 5
- Pages
- 3282–3290
- Publication date
- 1 January 2026
- Language
- EN