Lightweight Ti₃VNbAl_0.5Zr_x (x = 0, 0.1, 0.5, and 1) Refractory High-Entropy Alloys with an Optimized Balance of Strength and Ductility by Haoyu Fang, Xuejiao Wang, Aidong Lan, Xi Jin, Junwei Qiao

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Simulation study of reducing reflection losses in all-perovskite tandem solar cells through dual serrated structure by Wenjiang Ye, Aoyue Chen, Ping Fu, Jiang Tang, Chao Chen

“…In this simulation study, we propose the optimization of a dual-interface serrated microstructure to mitigate these optical reflection losses in all-perovskite tandem solar cells. …”
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Effect of heat-treatment processing on microstructure and properties of 40Cr3Mn3Ni3Si2Mo ultra-high strength steel by SUN You, CHEN Xiong, HU Jiafeng, ZHAO Zhuo, WANG Lijun, LIU Chunming

“…A medium carbon alloy steel 40Cr3Mn3Ni3Si2Mo is designed and prepared， and tempering is carried out after hot rolling， hot rolling plus refrigerating treatment， as well as quenching plus refrigerating treatment respectively. Microstructural characterization and properties testing are conducted on the heat-treated samples to investigate microstructural evolution. …”
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A Comparison of the Hot Deformation Behavior and Constitutive Model of the GH4079 Alloy by Weifeng Ying, Jia Hou, Shengnan Jiang, Jianan Wang

“…By integrating this model, appropriate processing conditions can be selected to regulate the microstructural organization and achieve optimization during the practical application of the alloy.…”
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Thermophysical and microstructural characterization of Ti-6Al-4V in powder and laser powder bed fusion-processed state within the global temperature field range by J. Rottler, T.K. Tetzlaff, A. Wohninsland, A. Lion, M. Johlitz

“…Microstructural characterization using SEM, Vickers hardness testing, and XRD facilitated a novel interpretation of the results. …”
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Influence of Heat Treatment on the Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of FeCoNiCrMn High-Entropy Alloy Manufactured via Laser Powder Bed Fusion by Jiahong Liang, Guoxing Zhu, Jingli Sun, Shoujiang Qu, Jianzhong Jiang, Guojian Cao, Hao Wang, Jun Shen, Aihan Feng, Daolun Chen

“…Laser powder bed fusion (L-PBF), as one of the additive manufacturing (AM) or 3D printing techniques, has been widely used for the net-shape fabrication of high-entropy alloys (HEAs). However, microstructural defects are often present in the FeCoNiCrMn high-entropy alloy fabricated via L-PBF, which necessitate subsequent heat treatment for optimization. …”
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Advances and developments in high strength geopolymer concrete for sustainable construction – A review by V.S. Sujitha, S. Raja, Maher Ali Rusho, Simon Yishak

“…The study investigated the developments in HSGC by reviewing its properties, microstructure, durability, types, qualities, and specific applications. …”
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Effects of Nano-SiO₂ and Nano-CaCO₃ on Mechanical Properties and Microstructure of Cement-Based Soil Stabilizer by Baofeng Lei, Xingchen Zhang, Henghui Fan, Jianen Gao, Yichun Du, Yafei Ji, Zhe Gao

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Recent advances in zinc-based metal matrix composites: Fabrication, properties, and future prospects by Khursheed Ahmad Sheikh, Mohammad Mohsin Khan

“…This comprehensive review explores the current state of zinc-based composites, detailing the fabrication techniques, microstructural features, physical and mechanical properties that define their performance. …”
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Hot isostatic pressing elimination of process-induced defects in laser powder bed fusion fabricated DZ125 superalloy: Microstructure evolution and mechanical property enhancement by Hairui Gao, Zhenwu Zhang, Jikang Li, Jiangtao Sun, Honghao Xiang, Boyang Wu, Wei Li, Chao Cai, Qingsong Wei

“…This study systematically investigated the crack formation mechanisms in DZ125 nickel-based superalloy fabricated by laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) and evaluated the effectiveness of hot isostatic pressing (HIP) in defect elimination, microstructural modification, and mechanical property enhancement. …”
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Additive manufacturing of metal matrix composites by Mohan Sai Kiran Kumar Yadav Nartu, Priyanshi Agrawal

“…A detailed comparison of microstructural evolution and process parameter optimization, including feedstock preparation methods and the role of machine learning and modeling among the different AM processes, is also presented. …”
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Accelerated discovery of near-zero ablation ultra-high temperature ceramics via GAN-enhanced directionally constrained active learning by Wenjian Guo, Fayuan Li, Lingyu Wang, Li'an Zhu, Yicong Ye, Zhen Wang, Bin Yang, Shifeng Zhang, Shuxin Bai

“…Microstructural analysis reveals that the exceptional performance stems from the formation of a highly viscous HfO2-SiO2-Ta2O5-HfSiO4-Hf3(BO3)4 oxide layer, which provides effective oxygen barrier protection. …”
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Evaluating the use of recycled sawdust in porous foam mortar for improved performance by Mydin Md Azree Othuman, Awoyera Paul O., Abdullah Mohd Mustafa Al Bakri, Onyelowe Kennedy, Özkılıç Yasin Onuralp

“…The experimental tests were focused on the physical (slump flow, setting time, density), mechanical (compression, flexural, splitting tensile, modulus of elasticity), durability (water absorption, porosity, permeability), and microstructural characteristics of the mortars. The FM mixes were produced using sawdust substitutes ranging from 0 to 25% by weight of fine sand. …”
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Study of phase evolution and phase stability in a novel FCC based Al30Ti35Mg5V10Fe8Cr12 lightweight high-entropy alloy processed by mechanical alloying by Ayush Sourav, Ankit Singh Negi, Pranjal Chauhan, T. Sudeep Kumar, Shanmugasundaram Thangaraju

“…The microstructural analysis of alloy revealed that a combination of FCC and BCC phases are present in milled sample as well as sintered sample. …”
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Transitions of deformation mechanisms in new metastable β-titanium Ti-1500G alloy by Yongqiang Ye, Yuanfei Han, Siyuan Zhang, Jianwen Le, Fu Chen, Jiaming Zhang, Chunyu Shen, Guangfa Huang, Shewei Xin, Weijie Lu, Di Zhang

“…Ultrahigh-strength titanium alloy (≥1250 MPa) innovation calls for an integrated framework combining novel deformation processing and microstructural control. However, a confluence of constitutive model and the deformation behavior of a new β-metastable titanium alloys (Ti-4Al-4Mo-4 V-5Cr-2Zr-1Nb, Ti-1500G) remained ambiguous, making the optimization of precise processing parameters is difficult clarified. …”
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Water-mediated Mg2SiO4 layer microstructure evolution: A critical pathway to superior magnetic performance in grain-oriented electrical steel by Gang Zhang, Sihua Meng, Zhipeng Tang, Jun Zong, Tao Fu, Kaiming Wu, Rui Yu

“…Deviations from this optimal water content range result in defective Mg2SiO4 microstructures, compromised interfacial adhesion, and degraded magnetic properties. …”
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Microstructure and properties of NiCoCrAlYTa-Cr2O3-Cu-Mo high-temperature wear-resistant coating prepared by APS by ZHANG Ang, GUO Mengqiu, WANG Changliang, ZHANG Mei, YUE Zhen, WANG Tianying, NIE Zixing, GAO Shen

“…The range analysis method is used to study the primary and secondary relationships of the process parameters on the microstructure， hardness， and bonding strength of the NiCoCrAlYTa-Cr2O3-Cu-Mo coating， and the spraying process parameters are optimized. …”
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Numerical simulation and experimental investigation of low-temperature ethanol-assisted friction stirring processing on AZ31 alloy: microstructure evolution and enhanced wear/corro... by Tao Sun, Jinpeng Hu, Yu Liu, Wenbin Gao, Zhihui Yang, Guoqiang Huang, Xiaomei Feng, Yifu Shen

“…This study highlights the potential of LFSP as an effective technique to enhance the performance of magnesium alloys by optimizing their microstructures and surface properties.…”
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Additive manufacturing of Fe–Mn–Al–C lightweight steel by laser powder bed fusion: The role of laser scanning speed on forming quality, microstructure and properties by Tian Xie, Jiawei Liu, Le Xiao, Yinlong Xie, Shengteng Qian, Yu Dai, Jian Wu

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Study of municipal solid waste incinerator bottom ash (MSWIBA) and coal fly ash (CFA) applied to concrete pavement bricks: Mechanical properties, microstructure, durability by Yudong Zhang, Yuzhen Li, Huifang Zhang, Zhenwei Jiang, Yuhong Huang, Fan Jia, Ziyang Zong

“…To conserve natural resources and promote resource recycling, this study investigates the use of MSWIBA with a particle size of 1.18–2.36 mm to replace river sand of 0 %, 10 %, 20 %, 30 %, and 40 %,CFA to replace cement of 0 %, 5 %, 10 %, 15 %, and 20 % in concrete pavement bricks to determine the optimal substitution rates. The study evaluates the mechanical properties, microstructure, and durability (freeze-thaw resistance, sulfate resistance, and heavy metal leaching) of concrete pavement bricks samples to identify the optimal replacement levels for maximizing their utility. …”
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