MICROSTRUCTURE AND MICROHARDNESS EVALUATION FOR NiCrAlY MATERIALS MANUFACTURED BY SPARK PLASMA SINTERING AND PLASMA SPRAYING by Iosif Hulka, Radek Mušálek, František Lukáč, Jakub Klečka, Tomáš Chrástka

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Toward sustainable self-compacting concrete: Rheological, mechanical, durability, and microstructural evaluation of biomaterial-based cement substituents by Ujwal M S, Shiva Kumar G, Pramod S H, Sridhar H N, Poornachandra Pandit

“…A comprehensive experimental program was conducted to evaluate the rheological, mechanical, durability, and microstructural properties of SCC mixtures with varying dosages of ESP (4–16 %) and FSP (1–4 %). …”
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Comparative performance evaluation of quartz and snail shell powders modified concrete: Mechanical, machine learning, and microstructural assessments by Md. Habibur Rahman Sobuz, Md. Kanan Chowdhury Tilak, SM Arifur Rahman, Fahim Shahriyar Aditto, Faiz Uddin Ahmed Shaikh, Md. Kawsarul Islam Kabbo, M Jameel, Md. Munir Hayet Khan

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Evaluation of the effect of sesame (Sesamum Indicum L.) protein isolates on the bromatological, textural, and microstructural properties of fresh cheese by Diofanor Acevedo-Correa, Jhon Rodriguez-Meza, Carmen Molinares-Brito, Piedad Montero-Castillo, Hader Alcázar-Orozco

“…Different concentrations (0, 2, 4, and 8 %) of sesame protein isolate (SPI) were used to study its effect on the bromatological, textural, microstructural, and sensory characteristics of the fresh cheese; physicochemical parameters such as pH, acidity and water activity (Aw) were also evaluated. …”
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Corrosion evaluation and microstructural characteristics of 70/30 copper-nickel alloy fabricated by laser powder bed fusion by Mahdi Nadimi, Jie Song, Lin Cheng, Yao Fu

“…Optical microscopy and EBSD techniques were employed for microstructure evaluation. The results revealed that the examined LPBF samples had surface porosities below 1 %, indicating superior density and minimal voids, with larger grain sizes displaying elongated grain. …”
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Analysis of Microstructure and Low Permeability with 3D Digital Rock Modeling by Jinsui Wu, Min Xing, Shangxian Yin, Ciyuan Zhang, Xuexi Chen, Sihai Yi, Huiqing Lian, Dongyu Xie

“…The sandstone microstructure and permeability are important parameters for quantitative evaluation of groundwater/oil/gas resources and prediction of flow rates of water/oil/gas. …”
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Using deep learning to capture gravel soil microstructure and hydraulic characteristics by Bin Zhu, Yu-Fei Xie, Xiang-Gang Hu, Dai-Rong Su

“…This approach enables the reconstruction of 3D digital samples of gravel soil, allowing for the generation of specific microstructure realizations, including complex pore characteristics. …”
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Additive Manufacturing of Ceramic-Reinforced Inconel 718: Microstructure and Mechanical Characterization by Yang Qi, Bo Hu, Lei Wang, Yanwei Ma, Mei Yang, Yihang Ma, Pengfei Li

“…This study investigates the microstructure and mechanical properties of Inconel 718, a nickel-based alloy, reinforced with ceramic phases via additive manufacturing. …”
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Hot-Pressing of Ti-Al-N Multiphase Composite: Microstructure and Properties by Ryszard Sitek, Kamil Bochenek, Piotr Maj, Michał Marczak, Krzysztof Żaba, Mateusz Kopec, Grzegorz Piotr Kaczmarczyk, Janusz Kamiński

“…Comprehensive analyses, including microstructural evaluation, hardness testing, X-ray tomography, and electrochemical corrosion assessments, were conducted. …”
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Molecular and Microstructural Engineering Strategies for High-Performance Polypropylene Insulation Materials by Zhaoliang Xing, Hao Ge, Deshen Li, Shaowei Guo, Bo Yang, Chunjia Gao, Bo Qi, Jianhong Hao

“…Key findings include: (1) microstructural analysis identifies ash content impurities (>20 ppm) as triggers for partial discharge-induced insulation failure. …”
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The cognitive cerebellum: linking microstructure to cognitive functions in a healthy population by Nicole Urbini, Carolyn B. McNabb, Derek K. Jones, Craig Hedge, Eirini Messaritaki, Pedro Luque Laguna, Mara Cercignani

“…To better clarify the cerebellum’s role and operational mode in cognition, this multi-scale study explores the relationship between cognitive functions and cerebellar macrostructure and microstructure in healthy individuals. Macrostructural analysis focused on grey matter (GM) and white matter (WM) volumes, while microstructural evaluation used fractional anisotropy (FA) values. …”
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ON NEW MATHEMATICAL METHODS OF ANALYSIS OF THE PEARLITIC STEELS EUTECTOID COLONIES MICROSTRUCTURE by A. N. Chichko, O. A. Sachek, A. V. Vedeneev, V. F. Sobolev

“…Algorithms for mathematical description of microstructures of pearlitic steels is offered. It is shown that mathematical models of microstructures, built using frequency distribution of the eutectoid pearlitic steel colonies, allow to evaluate the degree of microstructure heterogeneity by inter-plate distances.…”
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Microstructural and Mechanical Characterization of Corroded Aluminum Wires from ACSR Strand by Laurent Gaillet, Alan Rondineau, Sébastien Langlois, Marc Demers, Lamine Dieng

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GEOMETRY AND MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF A 3D-PRINTED TITANIUM MICROSTRUCTURE by Luboš Řehounek, Petra Hájková, Petr Vakrčka, Aleš Jíra

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Surface, Microstructure, and Wear Characterization of Annealed Cold-Sprayed HEA Coatings by Nazanin Sheibanian, Raffaella Sesana, Mohsen Dehghanpour Abyaneh, Sedat Özbilen, Rocco Lupoi

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Effect of heat-treatment on microstructure of hydroxyapatite porous microspheres for enhanced biocompatibility by Wei-li Xu, Xue-hui Sun, Dong Xue, Ji-zhao Guo, Xin-ke Yan, Pei-jian Sun, Yi Cao, Mei-li Qi, Cong Nie

“…Abstract An in-depth exploration into the impact of heat-treatment on the microstructure of HA microspheres is imperative to enhance their biocompatibility, a prerequisite for the development of high-performance HA biomaterials. …”
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Effect of microstructure on hydrogen permeation and trapping in natural gas pipeline steels by Aminul Islam, Qidong Li, Emma Storimans, Kay Ton, Tahrim Alam, Zoheir N. Farhat

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Variations of VHCF Characteristics by Microstructure of a Spring Steel to UNSM Treatment by Seung-Hoon Nahm, Min-Soo Suh, Chang-Min Suh

“…This study analyzed the characteristics of microstructure transformation associated with the heat treatment cycles and studied and evaluated the fatigue strength characteristics because of the UNSM in terms of fracture mechanics method and fracture surface analysis through electron backscatter diffraction, scanning electron microscopy fracture analysis, and energy-dispersive spectroscopy analysis. …”
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On the use of clustering workflows for automated microstructure segmentation of analytical STEM datasets by Zhiquan Kho, Andy Bridger, Keith Butler, Ercin C. Duran, Mohsen Danaie, Alexander S. Eggeman

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IMPACT OF DIFFUSION COATING AND LASER TREATMENT ON MICROSTRUCTURE AND MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF STEEL by Tankiso Lawrence NGAKE, Kadephi Vuyolwethu MJALI

“…The review explores the process procedure, advantages, and limitations of each method, as well as their influence on the microstructure and mechanical processes. By evaluating these techniques, this paper aims to guide the selection of appropriate surface modification methods for optimizing steel performance and extending the lifespan of components in demanding environments.…”
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