Heterogeneous materials: a new class of materials with unprecedented mechanical properties

ABSTRACT Here we present a perspective on heterogeneous materials, a new class of materials possessing superior combinations of strength and ductility that are not accessible to their homogeneous counterparts. Heterogeneous materials consist of domains with dramatic strength differences. The domain sizes may vary in the range of micrometers to millimeters. Large strain gradients near domain interfaces are produced during deformation, which produces a significant back-stress to strengthen the material and to produce high back-stress work hardening for good ductility. High interface density is required to maximize the back-stress, which is a new strengthening mechanism for improving mechanical properties. GRAPHICAL ABSTRACT IMPACT STATEMENT Heterogeneous materials are becoming the next hot research field after the nanomaterials era.

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