Dynamic Mechanical Properties and Deformation Mechanisms of Lightweight High-Strength TWIP Steel by Jia Yang, Xiyue Liu, Yu Tang, Shuxin Bai, Yicong Ye, Manchao He, Min Xia

“…X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and electron backscatter diffraction (EBSD) were employed to analyze the microstructural evolution and fracture mechanisms of tensile specimens. …”
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Understanding early-stage radiation damage in nuclear alloys through positron annihilation and semi-empirical modeling by Vladimír Kršjak, Yamin Song, Veronika Lučanská, Stanislav Sojak, Pavol Noga, Martin Petriska, Branislav Stríbrnský, Sofia Gašparová, Igor Neuhold, Matej Kubiš, Dušan Vaňa, Tielong Shen, Vladimír Slugeň, Jarmila Degmová

“…This work complements and expands current understanding of helium bubble swelling in nuclear materials, offering new insights into the microstructural evolution of materials for the next generation of nuclear facilities.…”
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Insights on Morphology and Thermal Stability of Hollow Pt Nanospheres by In Situ Environmental TEM by Josephine Rezkallah, Xavier Sauvage, Bernhard Witulski, Simona Moldovan

“…The thermal stability of Pt-based HNSs under TEM vacuum and 1 bar of hydrogen flow is reported by considering microstructural changes, e.g., the build-up of a continuous shell and its evolution until HNSs collapse at elevated temperatures (>500 °C). …”
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High-Temperature Wear Properties of Laser Powder Directed Energy Deposited Ferritic Stainless Steel 430 by Samsub Byun, Hyun-Ki Kang, Jongyeob Lee, Namhyun Kang, Seunghun Lee

“…For comparison, an AISI 430 commercial plate was also tested under the same test conditions. The microstructural evolution and worn surfaces were analyzed using SEM-EDS and EBSD techniques. …”
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Assessing residual stress and high-temperature mechanical performance of laser-welded P91 steel for fusion power plant components by Bin Zhu, Omar Mohamed, Abdalrhaman Koko, Hannah Zhang, Jiří Dluhoš, Yiqiang Wang, Michael Gorley, Mark J. Whiting, Tan Sui

“…The deformation mechanism is further analysed using tensile testing, where the residual stress effects were prominent in the low-stress field, reducing 6.5% strain evolution, while microstructures reinforced the material in the high-stress field. …”
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Unveiling first self‐healing in metallised film capacitor: A macro–micro analysis by Yushuang He, Feipeng Wang, Guoqiang Du, Lei Pan, Jian Li, Hongming Yang, Xiao Zhang, Zhicheng Zhang, Kaizheng Wang

“…The quantified relationship between the macroscopic characteristics and microstructure evolution (polypropylene decomposition and aluminium electrode vaporisation) is established in MFCs under diverse SH energy levels. …”
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Understanding the post-curing behaviors of polymethylacrylimide: Curing kinetics and molecular mobility by Yuan Chen, Xiaolian Qiang, Yaping Zhang, Ningning Song, Lixian Guo, Siyuan Zhang, Chunrong Tian, Keping Chen

“…Those changes of microstructures agreed well with the evolution of compressive properties. …”
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Hot Tensile Behavior of 05Cr17Ni4Cu4Nb Stainless Steel: Damage Model and Fracture Characteristics by Jing Yuan, Hongjun Jiang, Liwei Zheng, Kuangyu Zhang

“…Microstructural analysis revealed the features of ductile fracture and provided insights into the mechanism by which δ-ferrite influences microvoid evolution. …”
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An analytical review on interfacial reactions in high-temperature die-attach: the insights into the effect of surface metallization and filler materials by Liu Canyu, Liu Changqing

“…With the emergence of high-temperature filler materials, distinctive features in interfacial interactions and microstructural evolution arise, necessitating detailed examination to select suitable surface finishes based on the filler metals and specific applications. …”
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Characterization of Plastic Deformation in CuZr Metallic Glasses Subjected to the Rolling Process by Ramaswamy Sivaraman, Farag M. A. Altalbawy, Alaa Mohammed Hussein Wais, Holya A. Lafta, Seyedmasoud Hashemi

“…Using the rolling process, it is possible to induce multiple shear bands in the microstructure of metallic glasses (MGs) and improve the overall plasticity in the subsequent mechanical loadings. …”
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A mesoscale phase-field model of intergranular liquid lithium corrosion of ferritic/martensitic steels by Alexandre Lhoest, Sasa Kovacevic, Duc Nguyen-Manh, Joven Lim, Emilio Martínez-Pañeda, Mark R. Wenman

“…A sensitivity analysis, varying near-surface grain density, grain size, and chromium depletion thickness, highlights the microstructural influence in the corrosion process. Moreover, the significance of saturation is considered and evaluated. …”
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Preparation and characterization of coal-based graphite from Huyan mountain anthracite by high-temperature simulation. by Gaojian Chen, Daiyong Cao, Fengchu Liao, Hongsheng He, Anmin Wang, Simai Peng

“…This study systematically investigates the graphitization behavior of high-metamorphic anthracite from Huyan Mountain (Shanxi, China) under extreme thermal conditions (2100-3000 °C) through integrated experimental and microstructural analyses. Acid-washed and demineralized coal samples, with or without Fe₂O₃ catalyst, were subjected to controlled thermal treatment to evaluate structural evolution and catalytic effects. …”
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Analysis of Shear Crushing Behavior of Graded Calcareous Sand in Building Applications by Shuyue Liu, Peng Cao, Ziyu Wang

“…Calcareous sand, a critical construction material in reef engineering and building foundations, possesses unique internal microstructures and inherent mechanical properties. Given these characteristics, it is essential to thoroughly evaluate its strength under various loading conditions to ensure its reliability in building applications. …”
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Finite Element Simulation and Process Analysis for Hot-Forming WE43 Magnesium Alloy Fasteners: Comparison of Crystal Plasticity with Traditional Method by Anqi Jiang, Yuanming Huo, Zixin Zhou, Zhenrong Yan, Yue Sun

“…Comparative analyses with conventional finite element methods reveal that the crystal plasticity finite element method effectively captures the influence of microstructural evolution on macroscopic deformation. …”
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Micro/Nanosilver Contribution in Modifying the Lubrication Film to Improve Friction and Wear Behaviors of TiAl-10 wt.%Ag Composite by Kang Yang, Na Xiao

“….% Ag self-lubricating composite (TASC), compared to those of TiAl alloy. Notably, during microstructure evolution of the wear scar cross-section, a large amount of silver migrated from the TASC to the wear scar, and the silver distributions increased. …”
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Advanced WBG power semiconductor packaging: nanomaterials and nanotechnologies for high-performance die attach paste by Young-Min Ju, Tae-Wan Kim, Seung-Hyun Lee, Ho-Jin Lee, Jinho Ahn, Hak-Sung Kim

“…Furthermore, we examine the reliability of these materials in extreme operating conditions by evaluating their thermal cycling performance, shear strength stability, and microstructural evolution. …”
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A Critical Review on the Comparative Assessment of Rare-Earth and Non-Rare-Earth Alloying in Magnesium Alloys by Hafiz Muhammad Rehan Tariq, Muhammad Ishtiaq, Hyun-Hak Kang, Umer Masood Chaudry, Tea-Sung Jun

“…This review critically examines and compares the effects of RE and non-RE alloying elements on the microstructural evolution, corrosion resistance, and strengthening implications of Mg alloys. …”
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Modulating thermo-mechanical properties of lead-free Sn-30Bi TIM by adding In-3Ag alloy by Munim Shahriar Jawad, Md. Asif Mahmud Noman, Ridwan Radit Ahsan, Md. Muktadir Billah

“…In this study, authors therefore investigated the effect of In-3Ag alloy addition to tailoring the thermo-mechanical properties of the Sn-30Bi solder alloy. The microstructural evolution with progressive alloying was studied using both optical and field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM). …”
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Influence of Laser Energy Variation on the Composition and Properties of Gradient-Structured Cemented Carbide Layers Produced by LP-DED by Yorihiro Yamashita, Kenta Kawabata, Hayato Mori, Eito Ose, Takahiro Kunimine

“…These findings indicate that both WC content and laser energy strongly influence the microstructural evolution and mechanical properties of graded cemented carbide layers. …”
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Experimental insights into the effects of Mg addition and ECAP processing on the anomalous anneal strengthening of pure zinc by Zahra Ramezanroudi, Sara Sarvarpour, Reza Alizadeh

“…Although ECAP processing refines and homogenizes the Zn–1Mg microstructure, it does not markedly improve mechanical strength. …”
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