Fundamental understanding of the behavior of nanomaterials at the interface with metal matrix for high performance light weight metal matrix nanocomposites through solidification processing
![Self stabilized](https://cecas.clemson.edu/~hongc/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Self-dispersion.png)
![Phase growth control](https://cecas.clemson.edu/~hongc/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/phase-growth-control.png)
Laser-material interaction in deposition and machining processes of direct writing and additive manufacturing with laser-based micro manufacturing system
![Powder patterns](https://cecas.clemson.edu/~hongc/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Powder-patterns-e1482382714284.png)
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Design, multi-physics modeling, and prototype development of scale-up hybrid mixing system using ultrasonic cavitation and acoustic streaming for metal matrix nanocomposite powder for laser-based additive manufacturing
![Hybrid mixing](https://cecas.clemson.edu/~hongc/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Hybrid-mixing.png)
![Composite powder](https://cecas.clemson.edu/~hongc/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Composite-powder.png)