Enhancing the strength-ductility synergy in an iron-based multi-principal element alloy via modulating Mo-rich precipitation by Qiyu Wang, Honghong Su, Yixi Hou, Guoliang Pei, Kerui Yu, Dawei Pang, Luyan Yang, Xiao Wei, Shengcheng Mao, Xiaodong Han

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Droplet control and grain refinement in magnetic-assisted CMT additive manufacturing of 2319 aluminum alloy by Xinge Zhang, Wenquan Wang, Jianyang Zheng, Jingwei Liang, Xiaosong Feng, Hao Yi, Zhihui Zhang

“…These findings suggest that applying a magnetic field in the arc-based AM process is an effective method for optimizing the surface, microstructure, and mechanical properties of the formed components.…”
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Study on the Properties and Pore Structure of Geopolymer Foam Concrete Incorporating Lead–Zinc Tailings by Yifan Yang, Ming Li, Qi He, Chongjie Liao

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Slow-wave sleep as a key player in offline memory processing: insights from human EEG studies by Leanna Keeble, Padraic Monaghan, Edwin M. Robertson, Sana Hannan

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Fast heating annealing of V-microalloyed TWIP steel: Pathway to ultrafine grains and enhanced mechanical performance by Atef Hamada, Ali Khosravifard, Tuomas Alatarvas, Matias Jaskari, Walaa Abd-Elaziem, Tarek Allam, Antti Järvenpää

“…The applied mechanistic modeling and strain-hardening analysis confirmed that dynamic Hall–Petch strengthening, driven by mechanical twinning and grain refinement, significantly enhanced strain hardening and delayed plastic deformation instability.These findings demonstrate that FHA offers a viable, time-efficient processing strategy for tailoring microstructure and optimizing the mechanical performance of high-Mn TWIP steels through controlled recrystallization, twin activation, and precipitation strengthening.…”
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Laser powder bed fusion of WE43 magnesium alloy with superior balance of strength and ductility by Wenhe Xu, Jikang Li, Zhenwu Zhang, Hongwei Yuan, Guojin An, Hai Shi, Chao Cai, Wenming Jiang, Wei Li, Qingsong Wei

“…In this study, WE43 alloy samples with fine microstructures, high densification and excellent mechanical properties were successfully prepared by laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) additive manufacturing. …”
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Double-sided friction stir welding and processing of 6082-T6 aluminium alloy plates: Analysis and characterization of mechanical properties by Tankiso Lawrence Ngake, Kadephi Vuyolwethu Mjali

“…The effects of multi-pass friction stir welding (FSW) and processing on the microstructure and mechanical properties of the double-sided weld joint of aluminum 6082 alloys were evaluated. …”
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Rapid defect prediction and optimisation method for Ti-modified AlCuMg alloys processed by laser powder-bed fusion by Ziqian Wang, Yuhan Qian, Tengteng Sun, Yakai Xiao, Zijue Tang, Yi Wu, Hua Sun, Xingtian Liu, Haowei Wang, Hongze Wang

“…This hot-tearing factor could also serve as the supplementary method for evaluating the crack susceptibility of AlCuMg alloys. The microstructure evolution and mechanical properties were also investigated to achieve an optimal processing window for these alloys, which could satisfy the dual requirements of higher mechanical properties and better formability. …”
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Effects of Modifiers on Prefabricated Quick-frozen Microwave Raw Conditioning Noodles by Tingting QI, Zihao LI, Jingnan REN, Huilong DONG, Gang FAN, Jianying WEI, Zhuo WANG, Shengwei HUANG, Qufang WU, Benpeng ZHANG, Xiaoxiao QIU

“…And the effects of the three modifiers on the cooking loss, physicochemical properties, physical properties, freezable water content and microstructure of the pre-made quick-frozen microwave-ready raw seasoned pasta were investigated. …”
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Revealing the Enhancement Mechanism of Alkali-Activated Rice Husk Ash on High Mud Content CSG Materials from the Fractal Perspective by Hu Huang, Ruihang Li, Xiancai Zhang, Kelei Cao, Lixia Guo, Qingming Qiu, Changbo Song

“…Based on the changes in microstructure, pore sizes, and mineral composition, the microstructural features of CSG materials are quantitatively characterized using pore characteristic parameters and fractal dimensions, revealing the mechanism by which alkali-activated RHA improves the mechanical properties of CSG materials. …”
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Effects of LPBF printing parameters on the columnar-to-equiaxed grain transition in FeCoCrNiMn alloys by Zhipeng Zhou, Ketai He, Qi Liu, Guoxuan Ming, Yangwei Du, Yongyong Gan, Chaofang Dong, Bailin Fan

“…This study systematically investigated the LPBF printing of HEA, fine-tuned process parameters to control microstructure, and studied the effects on printed parts. …”
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Synergistic effects of boron carbide and niobium reinforcements on the mechanical performance of Al-8090 alloys by Shanthi Raju Meenuga, Anil Kumar Birru, Kumara Swamy Pulisheru, K Ch Apparao, Bommidi Sridatha, Gadudasu Babu Rao, Praveen Kumar Bannaravuri

“…This experimental study investigates the impact of boron carbide (B _4 C) and Niobium (Nb) reinforcement particles on the microstructural, mechanical and surface properties of Al-8090 base alloy. …”
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Investigation of Modifying Alloying Elements in High-Pressure Injection Casting Eutectic Al-Si Alloys by Alpaslan Kılıçarslan, Hatem Akbulut

“…Mechanical tests were applied to the alloys produced by the high-pressure casting technique, and their strength, hardness, and microstructure were examined. Optical and SEM microscopy examinations investigated grain structures. …”
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Effect of FeCoNiMoW high entropy alloy binders on mechanical properties of high entropy (Ti,W,Mo,Nb,Ta)(C,N) based cermets by XIA Peng, ZHANG Houan, LIAN Jiqiong, QIAO Dongxu, TAO Xin, ZHANG Yunhao, DANG Wei, GU Siyong

“…The effects of the sintering process and binder phase content on the microstructure and mechanical properties of the cermets were investigated. …”
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Heat treatment of Ti6Al4V alloy fabricated by selective laser melting (SLM) for medical implant: A comprehensive review by Anh Tai Le, Van Huan Dau, Tien Dat Hoang, H. Nguyen-Xuan

“…Furthermore, advanced methods such as HIP and vacuum heat treatment further refine the microstructure, enhancing the resistance of material to crack propagation and initiation. …”
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Study on the Effects of CeO₂ on the Micro-Structure and Wear Resistance of CuCrZr Plasma Cladding Coatings by Yang Wang, Hongjun Xiang, Genrong Cao, Zhiming Qiao, Qing’ao Lv, Xichao Yuan, Chunyan Liang, Qirui Wang

“…The findings indicate that a CeO₂ content of 0.15% leads to a transition in the coating’s microstructure from columnar to equiaxed crystals, with the densest grain structure. …”
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Automated microscopy image analysis of sintered cBN materials by Dmitry S. Bulgarevich, Moe Sakaguchi, Nobuyasu Nita, Masahiko Demura

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Effect of high silicon content in enhancing the creep properties of a PM near-α Ti–6Al–2Sn–4Zr–2Mo–0.5Y–0.5Si alloy by Xuemei Yu, Fuyang Yu, Bowen Zhang, Xiaogang Wu, Hongzhi Niu, Deliang Zhang

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Deep coal geomechanical influence mechanism and its control factors of Daji Block in Ordos Basin by Xia YAN, Xianyue XIONG, Fengyin XU, Yueyu YU, Shuguang LI, Feng WANG, Jingshou LIU, Yanqing FENG, Zhitan TANG, Zhenji WEI

“…Influence mechanism of rock mechanical properties and microstructure, the lithological combination of roof/floor, and coal thickness and gangue thickness on their stress of deep coal seam are unclear, which restricts differentiated gas reservoir engineering design, optimization of parameters for large-scale fracturing transformation design, and significant increase in single well production. …”
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Multi-scale structure and reinforcement mechanisms of multi-element composite ceramic coatings by Le Guo, Yu Zhang, Fengjuan Wang, Zhongyi Xin, Guangzhao Wang, Jinyang Jiang

“…However, ceramic materials optimization is a great challenge due to the complex multi-scale design from atomic to macro level. …”
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