The Effect of Nb Addition on the Microstructural Evolution and Mechanical Properties of 50W–Ni–Fe Alloy by Tianhao Wu, Wensheng Liu, Yunzhu Ma, Youteng Duan, Yifan Han, Ziqi Meng, Qingshan Cai

“…This study focuses on the design and fabrication of low-tungsten-content alloys, specifically investigating the effects of Nb addition on the low-temperature sintering microstructure and mechanical properties of 50W–Ni–Fe alloy. …”
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Effects of baking paint process on microstructure and mechanical properties of welded joints of 6082 aluminum alloy by Zhengjie Duan, Jiasheng Ji, Yonghua Duan, Lishi Ma, Ancang Yang, Yunping Li, Shanju Zheng, Lin Su, Mengnie Li

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Microstructural Characterization and Mechanical Properties of AA5083/Coal Composites Fabricated by Friction Stir Processing by Oritonda Muribwathoho, Velaphi Msomi, Sipokazi Mabuwa

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Mechanical properties and microstructure evolution of austenitic stainless-steel sheets, deformed at sub-zero temperatures by M. Krishnam Raju, Peeyush Mahajan, Pavan Kumar, K. Narasimhan

“…Stainless steels are better than carbon steels for structural applications due to their optimal blend of strength, ductility, and corrosion resistance. …”
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Performance assessment and microstructural characterization of combined surface, chemical and polymer treated crumb rubber concrete by B. Kevin, Prabir K. Sarker, Mini K. Madhavan

“…Various treatment methods such as chemical (NaOH), surface (cement coating), and combined treatments (NaOH + cement coating (CCOH), NaOH + cement + latex coating (CCOHLX)), were employed to enhance bonding of rubber in the matrix. Microstructural analysis using SEM and EDX revealed improved surface roughness and adhesion in treated crumb rubber. …”
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Microstructure evolution and mechanical properties of martensitic stainless bearing steels with different carbon nitrogen ratios by Yabo Wang, Hao Feng, Huabing Li, Yumeng Zhang, Zhouhua Jiang, Xiaodong Wang

“…This study investigates the effect of adjusting the carbon nitrogen ratio on the microstructure and mechanical properties of martensitic stainless bearing steels, keeping the equivalent total carbon and nitrogen content. …”
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Microstructure and properties of Ni625/TC4 coatings on 304 stainless steels by laser cladding by ZHANG Xin’ao, LIANG Tengwen, MAN Cheng, CUI Hongzhi

“…To enhance the corrosion and wear resistance of the 304 stainless steel components, the metallic coatings with varying Ni625/TC4 mass ratios (3:1, 5:1, 7:1, and 9:1) were fabricated on 304 stainless steel substrate by laser cladding technology, using Ni625 and TC4 powders as raw materials. The microstructural morphology and phase composition of the coatings were characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and X-ray diffraction (XRD). …”
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Enhanced thermomechanical fatigue resistance in W10Re alloys: Microstructural and surface engineering approaches by Michael Sommerauer, Benjamin Seligmann, Hannah Gottlieb, Anton Hohenwarter, Jeong-Ha You, Neil Bostrom, Reinhard Pippan, Maximilian Siller, Verena Maier–Kiener

“…Typically, alloying with rhenium or optimized microstructures are employed to counteract or delay the detrimental effects of fatigue in tungsten. …”
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Effect of homogenizing heat treatment on the microstructure of new low-chromium alumina-forming austenitic steels by Mohammad Mehdi Khalvan, Seyed Mohammad-Ali Boutorabi, Mehdi Diavandari

“…The formation of the Cr-rich sigma (σ) phase negatively affects the performance of alumina-forming austenitic (AFA) steel by reducing ductility, toughness, and oxidation resistance. Therefore, optimizing the chemical composition of alumina-forming austenitic (AFA) steels is essential to minimize the formation of the σ phase during heat treatments and ensure a single-phase austenitic microstructure. …”
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Cerium Addition Enhances Impact Energy Stability in S355NL Steel by Tailoring Microstructure and Inclusions by Jiandong Yang, Bijun Xie, Mingyue Sun

“…These findings establish an optimal Ce window (0.0011–0.0049 wt.%) for microstructural and inclusion engineering to enhance the low-temperature impact toughness of S355NL steel.…”
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Microstructural evolution and phase transitions in porous Ta/Cu alloys under high strain rates by A. Malti, P. Rashidfar, A. Kardani, A. Montazeri

“…The study offers insights into designing porous Ta-based alloys with improved mechanical performance and microstructural characteristics.…”
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Impact of Addition of Banana Fibres at Varying Fibre Length and Content on Mechanical and Microstructural Properties of Concrete by Rodgers B. Mugume, Adolph Karubanga, Michael Kyakula

“…This experimental study aimed at investigating the impact of addition of banana fibres on the mechanical (compression, splitting tension, and flexure) and microstructural (microscopic morphology and Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy) properties of concrete. …”
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A YOLO11-Based Method for Segmenting Secondary Phases in Cu-Fe Alloy Microstructures by Qingxiu Jing, Ruiyang Wu, Zhicong Zhang, Yong Li, Qiqi Chang, Weihui Liu, Xiaodong Huang

“…With the development of industrialization, the demand for high-performance metal materials has increased, and copper and its alloys have been widely used. The microstructure of these materials significantly affects their performance. …”
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Effect of temperature and deposition power on microstructure and properties of magnetron sputtered thin AlN coatings by Vasilina Lapitskaya, Andrey Nikolaev, Anastasiya Khabarava, Evgeniy Sadyrin, Sergei Aizikovich, Anaid Azoyan, Dmitry Kotov, Sergei Chizhik, Guangbin Yu, Weifu Sun

“…In the course of the research, it was demonstrated that the optimal combination of microstructure, mechanical, microtribological properties and electrical resistivity for practical use in micro- and nanosensory applications may be achieved for the AlN coating with the thickness of 320[Formula: see text]nm and 29.71[Formula: see text]at.% N, deposited at [Formula: see text]C, 100[Formula: see text]W and 20[Formula: see text]min. …”
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The effect of microstructure engineering on the pseudoelastic and elastocaloric enhancement of a Ni-rich Ti–Ni alloy by Simin Kheirabadi, Maryam Mohri, Mahmoud Nili-Ahmadabadi

“…This study investigates the correlation of microstructure - cold rolling, and aging processes on the elastocaloric properties. …”
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Enhanced cement properties through plasma-activated water: Exploring hydration kinetics and microstructural refinement by Sattaya Chaiwithee, Kittiphat Kochchapong, Thaloengsak Keereemasthong, Pornchai Rachtanapun, Kittisak Jantanasakulwong, Jonghwan Suhr, Choncharoen Sawangrat, Pitiwat Wattanachai

“…It offers previously unattainable control over hydration chemistry and microstructure through a novel H2O2-mediated pathway.…”
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The Influence of Annealing Temperature on the Microstructure and Performance of Cold-Rolled High-Conductivity and High-Strength Steel by Shuhai Ge, Xiaolong Zhao, Weilian Zhou, Xueming Xu, Xingchang Tang, Junqiang Ren, Jiahe Zhang, Yaoxian Yi

“…In this present contribution, we systematically explored the intrinsic correlation between the microstructural characteristics (including grain size evolution, dislocation density change, etc.) and performance indexes of cold-rolled high-conductivity high-strength steels and their mechanisms, using the annealing temperature, a key process parameter, as a variable. …”
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Effect of heating processes during homogenization on the microstructure evolution of Al-Zn-Mg-Cu alloy by Shuaishuai Qin, Xiaojiu Hu, Baokun Lu, Aiwu Min, Ce Zhou, Bo Wu, Weidong Huang, Xu Huang

“…The effects of homogenization heating methods on microstructural evolution were thoroughly investigated in an Al-Zn-Mg-Cu alloy containing Cr, Mn and Zr. …”
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Effect of C and Mo Content on Microstructure and Short-term Properties of IN617 Heat-resistant Alloy by Liu　Qicong, Jia　Lei, Tang　Zhengxin, Li　Gen, Li　Ling, He　Guanze, He　Xikou

“…The effects of element content on the microstructure evolution and mechanical properties of IN617 alloy were systematically analyzed by scanning electron microscopy （SEM）， transmission electron microscopy （TEM）， electron probe microanalysis （EPMA）， differential thermal analysis （DSC）， thermodynamic calculation， tensile and impact tests.The results show that the secondary dendrite spacing can be significantly refined by appropriately increasing the content of C and Mo. …”
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Effects of supercritical carbon dioxide on macroscopic seepage and microstructure of anthracite under thermo-mechanical coupling by Lei Wang, Guofu Li, Zhaoying Chen, Yulin Ma, Gan Feng, Tao Meng, Dong Yang

“…In addition, an in-depth investigation was performed on the cracking characteristics and microstructure of coal samples subjected to in-situ CO2 treatment. …”
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