Selective laser melting of titanium matrix composites: An in-depth analysis of materials, microstructures, defects, and mechanical properties by Jun Fang, Yong Chai Tan, Vin Cent Tai, Shamini Janasekaran, Chia Ching Kee, Dongsheng Wang, Youwen Yang

“…Critical factors influencing the evolution of microstructure and defect formation in TMCs processed by SLM are highlighted. …”
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Effect of Different Quick-freezing Temperatures on Quality Characteristics and Microstructure of Zigui Navel Orange Fruit Tissue by Liuyan WANG, Jingnan REN, Yuqing QIN, Gang FAN, Siyi PAN, Zhenglun LI, Zhaoxing HU, Xiang HE

“…Furthermore, the peel that was quickly frozen at −80 ℃ showed the shortest freezing time and the closest microstructure to the control group. In summary, the optimal quick-freezing temperature range for Zigui navel orange flesh is from −40 ℃ to −80 ℃, and for the peel, it is from −70 ℃ to −80 ℃. …”
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Processing, Microstructure, and Mechanical Behavior of Tungsten Heavy Alloys for Kinetic Energy Penetrators: A Critical Review by Rajneesh Patel, Gangaraju Manogna Karthik, Pawan Sharma

“…Recent research has focused on improving WHA performance through microstructural manipulation, alloying with elements like Fe, Co, Mo, and Re; rare earth oxides like Y₂O₃, La₂O₃, and Ce₂O₃; and employing high-entropy alloys (HEAs) as matrix phase. …”
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Investigation of Joining Performance and Microstructural Mechanisms of Softwood and Hardwood Dowel Joints via Rotary Friction Welding by Jian Zhang, Yuelong Li, Hai Zhu, Feng Zhang, Yuchen Zhang, Zhenhe Li, Yanfeng Li, Yujia Liu

“…Through orthogonal experiments, the influence of process parameters on the welding strength of both wood types was systematically investigated. The microstructures of the welded areas were analyzed using a depth-of-field microscope and scanning electron microscope (SEM) to explore the friction mechanisms. …”
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Microstructural Evolution of PBF-LB AlSi10Mg under Different Heat Treatment Conditions by N. Rojas-Arias, L.F.K. Unti, D.B. Valim, A.H.G. Gabriel, E.B. Fonseca, E.S.N. Lopes

“…The development of heat treatment (HT) routes tailored specifically for PBF-LB parts are essential, as standardized procedures may not yield optimal results. This study investigates the effect of different HTs on the microstructural characteristics and hardness of AlSi10Mg parts. …”
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Microstructures and mechanical properties of novel 2.3 GPa secondary hardening steels with different Ni contents by Wenhong Peng, Yichen Wu, Ruming Geng, Yuxian Cao, Shun Han, Yong Li, Chunxu Wang, Lijing Zheng

“…Within a certain range, Ni effectively refines the grain size and the thickness of austenite films, facilitating the enrichment of Ni in nanoscale film reverted austenite, thereby enhancing the austenite stability and toughness in steels.At a Ni concentration of 14 wt%, the steel exhibits the most refined martensitic substructure and nanoscale film-like reverted austenite, enriched with Ni, along with the precipitation of a significant volume of nanoscale semi-coherent (Mo,Cr)2C phases. This microstructural configuration yields an optimal synergy of strength and toughness, with an ultimate tensile strength reaching approximately 2.3 GPa and a Charpy impact energy of around 34 J. …”
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Unraveling the microstructural evolution of cement paste in different zones after CO2 curing and subsequent hydration by Congcong Ma, Lingling Yang, Xuedan Luo, Jingbo Wang, Wei Guo, Bei Li, Linwen Yu, Changhui Yang

“…This study examines how CO2 curing and subsequent hydration affect the microstructural evolution of cement paste in different zones. …”
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Turning Microstructure in Block Copolymer Membranes: A Facile Strategy to Improve CO2 Separation Performance by Jing Wei, Min Deng, Zikang Qin, Weiyi Zhao, Yujie Li, Roman Selyanchyn, Hongyong Zhao, Jie Dong, Dengguo Yin, Yuanfa Zhuang, Liyuan Deng, Lin Yang, Lu Yao, Wenju Jiang, Junfeng Zheng, Bart Van der Bruggen, Zhongde Dai

“…Here, a simple and effective non‐solvent‐induced microstructure rearrangement (MSR) technique is proposed to enhance the gas separation performance of Pebax 2533 membranes. …”
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Interface microstructural and mechanical properties of Al/Mg bimetal composites fabricated by friction stir additive manufacturing by Wenxin Zhang, Yang Chen, Mingxing Han, Long Li, Ashish Kumar, Song Gao, Chuansong Wu, Lei Shi

“…Surface morphology, macro/microstructure, mechanical properties, and fracture behavior were analyzed. …”
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Effect of austempering temperatures on microstructure and mechanical properties of 52CrMoV4 spring steel by Junjie Wang, Huaqiang Sun, Yanhui Wang, Christopher M. Harvey, Leijie Zhao, Hongtao Zeng, Xiliang Zhang, Yanguo Li, Qingan Chen

“…The introduction of bainite into the microstructure was achieved via austempering at 300 °C followed by low-temperature tempering, leading to a 32.1 % enhancement in impact toughness while maintaining the strength level. …”
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Effect of TiC Coating Thickness on Carbon Fiber Surface on Microstructure and Properties of Aluminum Matrix Composites by Hongkui Zhang, Yipeng Lan, Xiangjia Meng, Wenjie Liu, Guanglong Li

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Effects of wire diameter on mechanical and microstructural properties of Inconel 625 fabricated by wire arc additive manufacturing by Fakada Dabalo Gurmesa, Hirpa G. Lemu, Wakshum Mekkonen Tucho, Adugna Deressa Akessa

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Microstructural Modification by Large Pre-Deformation and Post-Aging to Improve Properties in Al-Mg-Li Alloy by Zeyu Zheng, Peipei Ma, Longhui Chen, Chunhui Liu

“…This study examines the mechanical properties and microstructural evolution of Al-Mg-Li alloy subjected to cryogenic and room temperature cold rolling, which induces large plastic deformation. …”
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Effect of TiC addition on microstructure and properties of CX stainless steel prepared by selective laser melting by WANG Shanchen, ZHU Weiqian, LI Xiaofeng, WANG Jianhong

“…The effect of TiC addition (0, 2%, 4%, and 6%, mass fraction) on the microstructure and mechanical properties of the CX stainless steels fabricated by selective laser melting (SLM) was investigated by X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and electron back-scattered diffraction (EBSD) in this paper. …”
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Effect on 3D-printability and microstructure of pork paste partially replaced with yellow mealworm larvae paste by Jinbo Xu, Jiaqi Liu, Hui Wang, Qian Liu, Qian Chen, Fangda Sun, Baohua Kong

“…The mixed pastes’ 3D printability was determined by measuring their rheological and microstructural properties. The Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy results showed that the addition of YML increased the content of chitin, and the disentanglement and reorientation of chitin resulted in a decrease in viscosity and an increase in shear-thinning behavior which are shown in the rheological results. …”
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Investigation of mechanical properties and microstructural characteristics of rice husk ash-based geopolymer mortar as patch repair by Pinta Astuti, Muhammad Sakti Isnaini, Devi Sasmita, Adhitya Yoga Purnama, Asiya Nurhasanah Habirun, Anisa Zulkarnain, Angga Jordi Nouvaldi, Fanny Monika

“…XRF and SEM-EXD analyses were performed to determine the chemical composition and microstructure of the specimens. The activators, NaOH and Na2SiO3, were employed in a 1:3.5 ratio, with 14M molarity and 2% superplasticizer, to enhance workability. …”
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Microstructural Evolution and Tensile Properties of Nb-V-Ti-N Microalloyed Steel with Varying Nitrogen Contents by Jiangcheng Liu, Kai Guo, Haote Ma, Jiangli He, Junchao Wang, Chuanyou Zhang, Tiansheng Wang, Qingfeng Wang

“…Additionally, the study finds that as the nitrogen content increases, the size of precipitated particles continuously enlarges, and their proportion in the microstructure gradually increases. This discovery provides important theoretical basis and practical guidance for further optimizing the microstructure and mechanical properties of X70 pipeline steel.…”
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Mechanical properties and microstructure of low carbon high-strength engineered cementitious composites with supplementary cementitious material by Shuangquan Qing, Chuanxi Li

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Quantitative Analysis of Ginger Maturity and Pulsed Electric Field Thresholds: Effects on Microstructure and Juice’s Nutritional Profile by Zhong Han, Pan He, Yu-Huan Geng, Muhammad Faisal Manzoor, Xin-An Zeng, Suqlain Hassan, Muhammad Talha Afraz

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Multimodal DTI-ALPS and hippocampal microstructural signatures unveil stage-specific pathways in Alzheimer’s disease progression by Peng Yu, Lu Shen, Lijun Tang, Lijun Tang

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