This paper reviews the state of the art in metallic nano/microglasses, with a focus on their preparation methods, structure and physical/mechanical properties. Characterization methods for these glasses are reviewed together with how size effects, temperature variation and ion irradiation contribute to the increase in their ductility. Some aspects in need of more detailed study are identified.

PACS: 61.43.Dq, 62.25.−g, 81.05.Kf, 81.07.−b (all) DOI: 10.3367/UFNe.0183.201303c.0277 URL: https://ufn.ru/en/articles/2013/3/c/ 000320226200003 2-s2.0-84879331727 2013PhyU...56..261A Citation: Andrievski R A "Metallic nano/microglasses: new approaches in nanostructured materials science" Phys. Usp. 56 261–268 (2013) BibTexBibNote ® (generic)BibNote ® (RIS)MedlineRefWorks Received: 11th, April 2012, revised: 1st, June 2012, accepted: 18th, June 2012 Оригинал: Андриевский Р А «Металлические нано- и микростёкла: новые подходы в наноструктурном материаловедении» УФН 183 277–285 (2013); DOI: 10.3367/UFNr.0183.201303c.0277