Engineering characteristics of high-weight aged BOFs-dredged soil backfill for port structure: Shear properties, unit weight, strength, and microstructure characteristics by Jung-goo Kang, Gyeong-o Kang

“…The study utilized aged, aggregate type BOFs and a small amount of cement as the primary binder, along with marine dredged clay soil as the main matrix, to evaluate the frictional properties, unit weight, microstructure, and unconfined compressive strength (UCS) behavior. …”
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Characterization and Failure Analysis of Solder Joints in Ball Grid Array (BGA) Components Using Cross-Section, Dye and Pry, and Microstructural Etching Techniques by G.F.R.C. Pádua, L.F.S. Figueiredo, G.S. Rocha, J.S.M. Junior, J.S. de Oliveira, R.S. Barboza, A.C. Kieling, J.C. Macêdo Neto

“…Cross-section confirmed cracks in the IMC layer and macrovoids at the solder-PCB interface, including shrinkage voids associated with solidification, as per IPC-7095E standards. The microstructure of the SAC305 alloy exhibited silver and copper precipitates within a dendritic tin matrix. …”
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Microstructure and phase stability of C-doped AlCoCrFeNi2.1 eutectic high-entropy alloys at 600 °C by Y.S. Wang, J.Q. Yao, D.X. Wang, S.R. Li, Y. Shi, Z.H. Yin, X.P. Dong, X.W. Liu

“…However, the phase stability of the alloy remains uncertain. This study evaluated the microstructure and phase stability of both the as-cast AlCoCrFeNi2.1 EHEA and its C-doped counterpart, (AlCoCrFeNi2.1)97C3, at 600 °C. …”
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Effect of Printing Orientation Angle and Heat Treatment on the Mechanical Properties and Microstructure of Binder-Jetting-Printed Parts in 17-4 PH Stainless Steel by Iacopo Bianchi, Archimede Forcellese, Pietro Forcellese, Tommaso Mancia, Chiara Mignanelli, Michela Simoncini, Tommaso Verdini

“…Scanning electron microscopy with energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy was used to observe the fracture surfaces and microscopical defects on the binder jetting printed parts to evaluate the fracture mechanisms. It was demonstrated that printing orientation angles do not affect the mechanical properties of 3D-printed parts, while a significant improvement in the microstructure and mechanical properties is observed after the H900 heat treatment.…”
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Microstructural, Electrochemical, Mechanical, and Biocompatibility Characterization of ReN Thin Films Synthesized by DC Sputtering on Ti6Al4V Substrates by Willian Aperador, Giovany Orozco-Hernández, Jonnathan Aperador, Jorge Bautista-Ruiz

“…Thin films of ReN were synthesized by DC sputtering at different nitrogen pressures (120, 140, 160, and 180 mTorr) on silicon and Ti6Al4V substrates. The coatings were evaluated for their microstructural and mechanical properties. …”
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Residual stress release and corresponding microstructural changes in high-energy impact-modified GH4169 after aging at 425 °C and 650 °C by Qiang Wang, Shixiang Shuai, Guoxin Lu, Bonnie Attard, Rongyao Ma, Shuang Gao, Arif Rochman, Glenn Cassar

“…By elucidating the link between stress relaxation and microstructural changes, this research offers a theoretical foundation for optimizing surface-strengthening processes and setting optimal operational temperatures for advanced structural materials.…”
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Effect of Milling Time on the Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of HfB2-ZrB2-TiB2 Sintered via SPS by A. Masdar, Z. Balak

“…X-ray diffraction was employed for phase identification. Microstructural studies were performed using a scanning electron microscope. …”
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On the Optimization of T6 Heat Treatment Parameters of a Secondary Al-Si-Cu-Mg Foundry Aluminum Alloy: A Microstructural and Mechanical Characterization by Mattia Merlin, Lorenzo Antonioli, Federico Bin, Cindy Morales, Chiara Soffritti

“…Microstructural analysis by light microscopy (LM) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM), together with Brinell hardness testing, was also carried out to assess the effects of heat treatment parameters. …”
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The effects of hatch spacing and stripe offset on the surface morphology and microstructure of biomedical 316 L stainless steel formed by laser powder bed fusion by Bohuai Xiao, Chenglin Zhou, Baolong Liu, Wenchao Cai, Qizhen Xue, Liqi Jin, Yuhang Wang, Cailong Liu, Qi Zhang, Hao Pan

“…Surface roughness, three-dimensional morphology, and microstructural evolution were quantitatively characterized using a digital microscope with extended depth of field and scanning electron microscopy, whereas the surface mechanical properties were evaluated through Vickers hardness testing. …”
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Cellular Automaton Simulation Model for Predicting the Microstructure Evolution of an Additively Manufactured X30Mn21 Austenitic Advanced High-Strength Steel by Ashutosh Singh, Christian Haase, Luis A. Barrales-Mora

“…Simulations were also conducted at varying resolutions of CA cells, enabling a comprehensive study of their impact on microstructure evolution. Furthermore, the computational efficiency was critically evaluated.…”
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The Use of Common Bean and Mesquite Pods Flours as Partial Substitute of Semolina, Impact of Their Proteins and Polysaccharides in the Physical, Chemical, and Microstructural Chara... by Alejandro Pérez-Lozano, José-Alberto Gallegos-Infante, Manuel Humberto Chaírez-Ramírez, Nuria-Elizabeth Rocha-Guzmán, Martha Rocío Moreno-Jiménez, Luz-Araceli Ochoa-Martínez, Ignacio Villanueva Fierro, Verónica Loera Castañeda, Luis Medina-Torres

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Enhancing mechanical and microstructural properties of lateritic soil using bottom ash and cement stabilization: a comparative analysis of destructive and nondestructive testing me... by Uthairith Rochanavibhata, Sakda Lhajai, Pornkasem Jongpradist, Nattapong Makaratat, Pitthaya Jamsawang

“…Microstructural analyses revealed dense calcium silicate hydrate (CSH) gels that filled voids and enhanced interparticle bonding. …”
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Effect of Ti2AlC on the microstructure and wear and friction properties of Ni–Ti2AlC composites coatings for brake disc by Emin Emre Göktepe, Sezer Tan, Mirac Mutlu, Erhan Duru, Hasan Algül, Harun Gül, Ediz Ercenk, Uğur Ayhan Beştepe, Osman Kirli, Ahmet Alp, Gražyna Simha Martynková, Mehmet Uysal, Hatem Akbulut

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Controlling the formation of microstructure at the melt-pool boundaries during directed energy deposition of aluminum alloy with a modified continuous growth restriction factor by Shanshan Xu, Bo Yin, Jiale Wang, Liquan Jin, Yu Yin, Zhenhua Li, David H. StJohn, Petro Pavlenko, Yueling Guo

“…Understanding the formation of solidified microstructures adjacent to the fusion boundary of a melt pool can provide valuable insights for optimizing process parameters and achieving the desired microstructure in directed energy deposition (DED). …”
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Optical Microstructure, FESEM, Microtensile, and Microhardness Properties of LM 25-B4Cnp-Grnp Hybrid Composites Manufactured by Selective Laser Melting by M. Babu, S.R. Venkataraman, Putta Nageswara Rao, Venkateswara Rao, S. Kaliappan, Pravin P Patil, S. Sekar, K.P. Yuvaraj, Arundeep Murugan

“…The result of the microstructure study shows homogeneous dispersion of B4Cnp-Grnp in the matrix material of the LM25 alloy. …”
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Correlation between solution relative viscosity and the microstructural properties of the poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) – PHBV solution blow spun mats by Lucas Gomes Rabello, Maira Rievrs Nogueira Alvares, Roberto Carlos da Conceição Ribeiro, Paula Mendes Jardim, Rossana Mara da Silva Moreira Thiré

“…In this study, we produced poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) (PHBV) fibrous mats via solution blow spinning (SBS) and evaluated their microstructural properties. We propose here the utilization of the theoretical estimative of relative viscosity (RV) as an independent variable in a statistical design of experiments (DoE) to account for the polymer’s molecular weight (Mw) effect on the determination of the diameter and morphology of the fibers. …”
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Investigation of tensile twinning on texture and microstructure evolution of Mg-3Al-1Zn-1Ca alloy under in-plane shear deformation by Saurav Kumar, Mahesh Panchal, Appala N. Gandi, Lalit Kaushik, Shi-Hoon Choi, Jaiveer Singh

“…The evolution of microstructure and texture in Mg-3Al-1Zn-1Ca alloy sheets subjected to in-plane shear (IPS) loading was investigated using experimental techniques and viscoplastic self-consistent (VPSC) modeling. …”
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Microstructure Abnormalities of Diffusion Tensor Imaging Measures in First‐Episode, Treatment‐Naïve Adolescents With Major Depressive Disorder: An Integrated AFQ and TBSS Study... by Wenjie Zhang, Chan Zhang, Jinyuan Zhao, Jiajing Cui, Jinji Bai, Xuan Deng, Junjun Ji, Ting Li, Yu Wang, Kefeng Li, Yunhui Qu, Junfeng Li

“…This study aimed to explore white matter (WM) microstructural changes in first‐episode, treatment‐naïve adolescents with MDD using an integrated diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) approach. …”
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On joining additive manufactured metals via friction welding technology: a comprehensive mechanical and microstructural study on 316 L stainless steel components by Fatma Nur Depboylu, Loïc Jegou, Luciana Tavares, Andrei-Alexandru Popa

“…The joints were analyzed to evaluate weld integrity, microstructural evolution, phase stability, and mechanical performance. …”
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Enhancing Strength and Corrosion Resistance of Steel-Reinforced Concrete: Performance Evaluation of ICRETE Mineral Additive in Sustainable Concrete Mixes with PFA and GGBS by Kowshika V.R, Vijaya Bhaskaran, Ramkumar Natarajan, Iman Faridmehr

“…The results revealed that ICRETE-enhanced mixes achieved compressive strengths of 56.93 MPa at a water–cement ratio of 0.35 and 50.61 MPa at 0.38, surpassing the control mix’s 50.9 MPa at 0.33. Microstructural analysis via X-ray diffraction (XRD) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) showed that ICRETE improved hydration, reduced porosity, and refined the microstructure, contributing to more excellent durability. …”
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