Characterization and Parametric Optimization of EN-10149-2 Steel Welded Joints Made by MIG Welding by Kedir Beyene Behredin, Perumalla Janaki Ramulu, Beri Habtamu, Negash Besufekad, Negash Tesfaye

“…AHSS have tendency to change microstructure and mechanical properties by any welding process like other steels. …”
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Influence of Surface Modification of Alumina on Improvement of Wetability in Aluminium Matrix Composite by Alireza Samiee, Mohammad Hosein Bina, Mahmood Meratian

“…Scanning electron microscope SEM was used to study the morphology of the capsules and the microstructure of the produced composite. The percentage of powdery composite capsules and reinforcing particles present in the microstructure of Al-Al2O3 composite was measured by Image Tool software. …”
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A review on inverse analysis models in steel material design by Yoshitaka Adachi, Ta‐Te Chen, Fei Sun, Daichi Maruyama, Kengo Sawai, Yoshihito Fukatsu, Zhi‐Lei Wang

“…Abstract This paper reviews various inverse analysis models used in steel material design, with a focus on integrating process, microstructure, and properties through advanced machine learning techniques. …”
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Effect of Polypropylene Fiber on Properties of Alkali-Activated Slag Mortar by Yangchen Xu, Haiming Chen, Pengju Wang

“…SEM results show that the bridging effect of PPF between AAS mortars can inhibit the generation and propagation of cracks, improve the internal microstructure, and enhance the performance of AAS mortar.…”
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CFD and Statistical Analysis of the Impact of Surface Physical Parameters on the Thermal Resistance of Layered Partitions in ETICS Systems by Arkadiusz Urzędowski, Andrzej Sachajdak, Arkadiusz Syta, Jacek Zaburko

“…In the article, the authors attempted to analyze the impact of such materials factors as surface emissivity, surface roughness, air gap thickness, and type of concrete on heat transport in the microstructure of vertical multilayer building walls. …”
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Phase-Field Modelling of Bimodal Dendritic Solidification During Al Alloy Die Casting by Maryam Torfeh, Zhichao Niu, Hamid Assadi

“…Tracking the microstructural evolution during high-pressure die casting of Al-Si alloys is challenging due to the rapid solidification, varying thermal conditions, and severe turbulence. …”
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Co-Effects of Graphene Oxide and Cement on Geotechnical Properties of Loess by Dongbo Li, Pengbo Lei, Hongchi Zhang, Jiaping Liu, Wei Lu

“…In addition, the compactability, mechanical properties, water resistance, and microstructure of the GO/cement/loess ternary system were studied. …”
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Storage Stability of Chilled and Frozen Starch Gels as Affected by Blended Starch Formulation, Sucrose Syrup, and Coconut Milk by Aumaporn Arlai, Kanitha Tananuwong

“…Water-based gels containing HDP had less extent of texture hardening, lower degree of crystallinity, and more homogeneous microstructure during 4°C aging. However, for the starch gels in sucrose syrup or coconut milk, HDP induced greater gel hardening, higher degree of crystallinity, and denser gel microstructure during chilled storage. …”
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Thermodynamic analysis of 6xxx series Al alloys: Phase fraction diagrams by Cui S., Mishra R., Jung I.-H.

“…Microstructural evolution of 6xxx Al alloys during various metallurgical processes was analyzed using accurate thermodynamic database. …”
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STUDY ON THE MICROMECHANICAL MODEL OF FORCE-MAGNETIC COUPLING FOR FERROGEL MATERIALS by SHI PingAn, WAN Qiang, ZHANG CanYang, XU YangGuang, LI Xu

“…The ferrogel sample was prepared by carbonyl iron powder as conductive phase and vulcanized silicone rubber as matrix. The microstructure and mechanical properties of the sample are analyzed and tested by using X ray diffractometer（ XRD）and MTS testing machine. …”
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Test on the Stabilization of Oil-Contaminated Wenzhou Clay by Cement by Chuang Yu, Raoping Liao, Chaopeng Zhu, Xiaoqing Cai, Jianjun Ma

“…Experimental results from scanning electron microscope (SEM) indicate that cement-stabilized oil-contaminated soil is featured with a stable supporting microstructure, owing to the cementation between soil particles. …”
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Modelling the Mass Transfer Kinetics of Battered and Breaded Fish Nuggets during Deep-Fat Frying at Different Frying Temperatures by Wei Zhang, Jiwang Chen, Yi Yue, Zhenzhou Zhu, E Liao, Wenshui Xia

“…The mass transfer mechanism was investigated through an analysis of microstructure, surface oil (SO), and penetrated surface oil (PSO) contents of fried BBFNs. …”
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DETERMINATION OF FERRITE-CEMENTITE INTERLAMELLAR SPACINGS IN STEELS, USING COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY by D. A. Novick

“…The algorithm of determination of an average inter-plate distance according to the computer image of the microstructure, enabling to improve degree of work automation of metallurgist is offered.…”
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NEW PRINCIPLES AND EFFECTIVE WAYS OF ALLOYS MODIFYING by V. Yu. Stetsenko

“…They enabled to invent new technological processes for casting of billets with finelydispersed inverted microstructure.…”
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Dynamic Characteristics and Mechanism of the Saturated Compacted Loess under Freeze-Thaw Cycles by Qian Wang, Fuqiang Liu, Xiumei Zhong, Zhongnan Gao, Shouyun Liang, Yuxin Liang

“…The characteristics of the microstructure parameters changes were analyzed. The evolution process and mechanism of the microstructure of the remolded loess under freeze-thaw cycles were proposed. …”
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Experimental study on strength degradation and meso-structural characteristics of saturated sandstone under freeze-thaw cycles by Haotian XIE, Ying XU, Qiangqiang ZHENG, Meilu YU, Shoudong XIE, Chengjie LI

“…Freeze-thaw action gives rise to the detachment and precipitation of weaker mineral particles within the rock sample and induces an obvious weakening effect on its microstructure. This damage to the microstructure further exacerbates its macroscopic mechanical properties. …”
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Dual-phase medium-entropy diboride–carbide ceramics with metal element exchange during sintering by Pai Peng, Ji-Xuan Liu, Xiao-Ting Xin, Weichao Bao, Yongcheng Liang, Fangfang Xu, Guo-Jun Zhang

“…Multiphase composition design is a strategy for optimizing the microstructures and properties of ceramic materials through mutual inhibition of grain growth, complementary property improvement, or even mutually reinforcing effects. …”
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Corrosion Behavior and Microhardness of a New B₄C Ceramic Doped with 3% Volume High-Entropy Alloy in an Aggressive Environment by Alberto Daniel Rico-Cano, Julia Claudia Mirza-Rosca, Burak Cagri Ocak, Gultekin Goller

“…The addition of HEA resulted in a more compact microstructure, filling pores and inhibiting ceramic grain growth. …”
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Enhancement of Ultrahigh Performance Concrete Material Properties with Carbon Nanofiber by Libya Ahmed Sbia, Amirpasha Peyvandi, Parviz Soroushian, Jue Lu, Anagi M. Balachandra

“…The dense and fine microstructure of UHPC favor its potential to effectively disperse and interact with nanomaterials, which could complement the reinforcing action of fibers in UHPC. …”
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Investigating time-independent and time-dependent diffusion phenomena using steady-state diffusion MRI by Benjamin C. Tendler

“…A final SNR-efficiency investigation demonstrates the theoretical potential of DW-SSFP for ultra-high field microstructural imaging.…”
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