This review addresses the critical dilemma of balancing strength and ductility in titanium matrix composites (TMCs) by emphasizing the addition of nano-phases. It systematically highlights interfacial engineering and configuration strategy to mitigate interfacial lattice mismatch and agglomeration behavior, offering a roadmap for optimizing mechanical properties. Finally, this review proposes the underlying challenges, development trends and future applications of next-generation TMCs.

The first start-up focused on intelligent humanoid robotics “made in Italy” is being launched at the Italian Institute of Technology (IIT) in Genoa, supported by an investment round of 70 million euros—one of the most significant in Europe in the deep-tech sector. The start-up, called Generative Bionics, stems from the Institute’s research on humanoid robotics and is preparing to establish itself as a key reference point in Europe. The round was led by the Artificial Intelligence Fund of CDP Venture Capital, with the participation of AMD Ventures, Duferco, Eni Next, RoboIT and Tether.

In response to the challenge associated with the instability of oxygen vacancies (Vo), this study proposes an In-doped CeO₂ strategy designed to achieve a high concentration of Vo. By forming In-Vo complexes, both the catalytic activity and stability of the material are significantly enhanced.