Effects of Nitrogen Partial Pressure on the Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of High-Entropy Ti(C,N)-Based Gradient Cermets by Yunhao Zhang, Houan Zhang, Dongxu Qiao, Xin Tao, Peng Xia, Siyong Gu

“…The effect of nitrogen partial pressure on the microstructure and mechanical properties of both materials was thoroughly analyzed. …”
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Bamboo stem ash as a sustainable cement replacement in lightweight foam mortar enhancing mechanical thermal and microstructural properties. by Mydin, Md Azree Othuman, Azman, Nurul Zahirah Noor, Awoyera, Paul O., Özkılıç, Yasin Onuralp, Fadugba, Olaolu George, Abdullah, Mohd Mustafa Al Bakri, Omar, Roshartini, Datta, Shuvo Dip

“…Thus, the effect of BSA (in proportions of 0–25% and steps of 5%) on the mortars’ fresh, hardened, microscale properties, such as workability, density, strength, durability, and microstructural characteristics, was explored. At 15% BSA replacement, the compressive strength reached 8.25 MPa at 28 days, 7% higher than the control mix (7.7 MPa). …”
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RESEARCH AND OPTIMIZATION OF FORMING PATH OF ELECTRON BEAM FUSE ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING——A CASE OF 304 STAINLESS STEEL by SUN BaoFu, XU BoHan, ZHANG LiPing, LI XiaoFeng, ZHANG JianFei, CHEN DongXue

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Performance Optimization and Synergistic Mechanism of Ternary Blended Cementitious System Composed of Fly Ash, Slag, and Recycled Micro-Powder by Rongfang Song, Qingnian Yang, Hang Song

“…Overall, when the replacement rate of cement–fly ash by recycled micro-powder and slag is 10%, the ternary blended system exhibits optimal macroscopic performance and microstructure, providing a scientific basis for the resource utilization of solid waste.…”
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The Role of Si Element on the Precipitation Behavior of GH2907 Superalloys by Mengxuan Li, Jianping Wan, Zuojun Ding, Rengeng Li

“…Post solution-aging treatment, γ′ strengthening dominated the strengthening mechanisms in GH2097, contributing over 50% to the overall strength. Microstructural characterization (SEM/TEM) further confirmed that optimal Si addition balances precipitation kinetics and grain boundary stabilization without inducing detrimental phases. …”
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Effect of Cu particles on microstructure and mechanical properties of an AA6061-10Cu hybrid material fabricated by extrusion of powder blend by Meiying Zhao, Yufeng Zhang, Dianhua Zhang, Deliang Zhang

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Data-driven integration of synthetic representative volume elements and machine learning for improved microstructure-property linkage and material performance in ceramics by Mohammad Rezasefat, James Hogan

“…Ceramic materials, characterized by their heat resistance, dielectric properties, and mechanical performance, are often compromised by brittleness due to microstructural inclusions. These inclusions, such as defects, secondary phases, and pores, are critically analyzed for their impact on material strength and fracture properties. …”
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Microstructural Synergy of ZrC-NbC Reinforcements and Its Coupled Effects on Mechanical and Dynamic Properties of Titanium Matrix Composites by Juan Wang, Haijun Zhang, Baiqing Zhou, Zhong Yang

“…The in situ reaction (Ti + ZrC/NbC → TiC + Zr/Nb) and NbC-induced grain boundary pinning drive microstructural optimization in TMC2, achieving 30% higher reinforcement homogeneity and 5 μm grain refinement from 15 μm to 10 μm. …”
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Achieving high density and controlled microstructure by predicting hot deformation behavior of low-cost powder metallurgy Ti-5553 alloy by Krystian Zyguła, Oleksandr Lypchanskyi, Kamil Cichocki, Grzegorz Korpała, Marek Wojtaszek, Ulrich Prahl

“…Furthermore, regions exhibiting flow instability have been identified. The microstructure analysis validated the processing windows, revealing the dominant mechanisms of microstructure evolution. …”
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Binary Solvent Engineering Modulates the Microstructure of Stretchable Organic Field-Effect Transistors for Highly Sensitive NO₂ Sensing by Xiao Jiang, Jiaqi Zeng, Linxuan Zhang, Zhen Zhang, Rongjiao Zhu

“…Although the introduction of microstructures can theoretically provide OFETs with enhanced sensing performance, the high-precision process required for microstructure fabrication limits scale-up. …”
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The effect of particle size gradation on the microstructure, mechanical and thermal physical properties of BN-ZrO2-SiC composites by Wenlong Bai, Lei Chen, Boxin Wei, Kunxuan Li, Sijia Huo, Yujin Wang

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Study on the microstructure and in vitro corrosion behavior of extruded Mg–3Zn–0.7Mn–0.5Sr alloy by Wenpeng Shi, Yongjun Li, Xinggang Li, Minglong Ma, Guoliang Shi, Jiawei Yuan, Zhaoqian Sun, Kui Zhang, Chen Jin, Wei Liu

“…Therefore, in this paper, we elucidate the relationship between the microstructure and corrosion resistance of the as-cast and ER70 Mg–3Zn–0.7Mn–0.5Sr (ZMJ310) alloys, a considerable reduction in the corrosion rate of alloys was observed at large extrusion ratios. …”
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The Influence of Zn and Ca Addition on the Microstructure, Mechanical Properties, Cytocompatibility, and Electrochemical Behavior of WE43 Alloy Intended for Orthopedic Applications by Mircea Cătălin Ivănescu, Corneliu Munteanu, Ramona Cimpoeșu, Maria Daniela Vlad, Bogdan Istrate, Fabian Cezar Lupu, Eusebiu Viorel Șindilar, Alexandru Vlasa, Cristinel Ionel Stan, Maria Larisa Ivănescu, Georgeta Zegan

“…<i>Conclusions</i>: The study validates the potential of Mg-Zn-Ca alloys (especially WE43_0.3Ca) as biodegradable biomaterials for orthopedic implants due to their favorable combination of mechanical properties, corrosion resistance, and cytocompatibility. The optimization of these alloys contributed to obtaining an improved microstructure with a reduced degradation rate and a non-cytotoxic in vitro outcome, which supports efficient bone tissue regeneration and its integration into the body for complex biomedical applications.…”
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A novel dissimilar resistance spot welding of Ti6Al4V alloy and 316L stainless steel via copper as interlayer by using optimal electrodes by Weihua Zhang, Kunlong Zhang, Yue Yang, Xiangyu Sun, Sirong Yu, Yongqiang Li, Yongtao Yu, Daqian Sun

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Preparation of GRCop-42 Cu Alloy by Laser-Directed Energy Deposition: Role of Laser Power on Densification, Microstructure, and Mechanical Properties by Chao Liu, Ping Han, Hongwei Sun, Yun Zhao

“…The alloy exhibited optimal microstructure and properties at a laser power of 2000 W, with a room temperature tensile strength of 319 ± 6.5 MPa and an elongation of 25.42 ± 1.9%. …”
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Experimental Study on the Mechanical, Durability, and Microstructural Properties of Concrete With Partial Cement Replacement With Coffee Husk Ash and Rice Husk Ash by Fikreyesus Demeke Cherkos

“…Durability tests showed that the combination of 15% RHA and 5% CHA (R15C5) significantly reduced water absorption and improved sulfuric acid resistance, indicating a denser microstructure and greater environmental resilience. SEM analysis shows that adding RHA and CHA enhances concrete’s microstructure. …”
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Microstructural evolution, mechanical and thermophysical properties of (TiZrNbTa)(C1-xNx) multi-component carbonitrides by Ming Li, Wen Zhang, Ziheng Chen, Fangwang Fu, Jinyong Zhang, Lin Ren, Fan Zhang, Weimin Wang, Zhengyi Fu

“…The effects of nitrogen content on microstructure, mechanical properties and thermal performance were systematically investigated. …”
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Comparative Analysis of Chilling Injury in Banana Fruit During Storage: Physicochemical and Microstructural Changes, and Early Optical-Based Nondestructive Identification by Hui Ma, Lingmeng Hu, Jingyuan Zhao, Jie He, Anqi Wen, Daizhu Lv, Zhi Xu, Weijie Lan, Leiqing Pan

“…This study systematically investigated CI mechanisms through physicochemical, microstructural, and optical analyses and innovatively developed a hyperspectral imaging (HSI)-based approach for early CI detection. …”
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Microstructural Features, Tensile Properties, and Impact Toughness of Linear Friction Welded High-Temperature Alloy Joints for Blisk Assembly Applications by C. Mukundhan, P. Sivaraj, V. Balasubramanian, Tushar Sonar, Vijay Petley, Shweta Verma

“…The main objective of this investigation is to analyze the microstructure, tensile properties, and impact toughness of Ti6Al4V alloy joints developed using optimized parameters of linear friction welding (LFW) for gas turbine blisk assembly applications. …”
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Effect of oxidation time on the microstructure, mechanical properties, and corrosion resistance of MAO ceramic film on 5B70 Al alloy by Mingjin Wu

“…The effect of oxidation time on the microstructure, the ceramic/metal interface structure, and corrosion resistance was systematically investigated. …”
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