The Influence of Overheating Temperature on the Shape Change of Primary Silicon Crystals and the Mechanical Properties of AlSi17 Alloy by K.K. Hillebrandt-Szymańska, J. Piątkowski

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AlMgScZr alloys for laser powder bed fusion additive manufacturing. A review by Leandro González-Rovira, Leticia Cabrera-Correa, Juan de Dios López-Castro, Adrián Ojeda-López, F. Javier Botana

“…LPBF-processed AlMgScZr alloys exhibited a unique microstructure comprising equiaxed and columnar grains and achieved isotropic high strength. …”
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Deep‐Learning‐Enhanced Electron Microscopy for Earth Material Characterization by Hans vanMelick, Richard Taylor, Oliver Plümper

“…Abstract Rocks, as Earth materials, contain intricate microstructures that reveal their geological history. …”
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Laterite soil powder as cementing material for the production of high-performance mortar by Mitiku Damtie Yehualaw, Hulgize Nibret, Ephrem Melaku Getachew, Solomon Asrat Endale

“…Hence, the current study correspondingly sought to assess the applicability of Laterite soil powder (LSP) for manufacturing High performance Mortar (HPM) and its influence on fresh, hard, and microstructure qualities with varied replacement levels. …”
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Ti3AlC2−yNy carbonitride MAX phase solid solutions with tunable mechanical, thermal, and electrical properties by Weiwei Zhang, Shibo Li, Shukai Fan, Xuejin Zhang, Xiachen Fan, Guoping Bei

“…Here, previously reported Ti3AlC2−yNy solid solution bulks (y = 0.3, 0.5, 0.8, and 1.0) were synthesized via hot pressing of their powder counterparts under optimized conditions. The prepared Ti3AlC2−yNy bulks are dense and have a fine microstructure with grain sizes of 6–8 μm. …”
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Effects of yittria stabilised ZrO2 nanoparticles on the strengthening mechanisms in AlSi10Mg fabricated by LPBF by Catherine Dolly Clement, Abu Syed Kabir

“…The effects of YSZ on the microstructure, grain size, and mechanical properties of AlSi10Mg were systematically investigated to uncover the underlying strengthening mechanisms. …”
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Texture and grain refinement for enhanced strength and ductility in friction stir welding of cold-rolled thin-strip rapidly solidified AA5182 Al–Mg alloy by Hesam Pouraliakbar, Hamed Jamshidi Aval, Mohammad Reza Jandaghi, Andrew Howells, Mark Gallerneault, Johan Moverare, Vahid Fallah

“…This study offers valuable insights into the unique microstructural and mechanical transformation mechanisms in rolled and FSW samples, contributing to the optimization of TS alloys for industrial use and the development of more efficient and sustainable manufacturing techniques.…”
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Impact of SiO2 content on the hydrogen based direct reduction performance of high-grade hematite pellets by Bohua Li, Deqing Zhu, Zhengqi Guo, Jian Pan, Congcong Yang, Siwei Li

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Mechanical properties and Freeze-Thaw durability of concrete modified with microencapsulated phase change materials by Zhitao Zheng, Wenbing Shen, Sheng Li, Chuang Li, Pengjia Yin, Mingjun Guan, Jizhang Ha

“…Microstructural analysis reveals that 6% mPCM optimizes the pore structure of concrete by reducing pore size and moderately increasing porosity, thereby enhancing freeze-thaw durability. …”
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Grey relational analysis to identify the ideal combination of impact toughness and hardness for biodegradable quenched-tempered 42CrMo4 steel by Bhagya Laxmi, Jayashree P K, Sathish Rao U, Ananda Hegde, Sathyashankara Sharma

“…This work investigated the effect of different types of tempering on the hardness, impact toughness and microstructure of normalized and biodegradable-quenched 42CrMo4 steel. …”
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Low temperature plasma carburizing of additive manufactured 316 L steel: the effect of treatment time on tribological behavior by S. Kaciulis, A. Lanzutti, A. Mezzi, R. Montanari, A. Palombi, N. Picco, E. Vaglio, A. Varone, C. Verona

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Compression Behaviour of L-PBF-Manufactured Ti6Al4V BCC Lattices by John Daniel Arputharaj, Shahrooz Nafisi, Reza Ghomashchi

“…By addressing the microstructure–property correlations and failure mechanisms, this work establishes guidelines for optimizing lattice designs for biomedical and aerospace applications, emphasizing the critical role of geometric parameters and thermal treatment in tailoring mechanical behaviour.…”
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Magnesium-induced phase transition and enhanced dielectric performance in ((Ba₀.₈₅Sr₀.₁₅)₁₋ₓMgₓTiO₃) ceramics synthesized by the sol-gel method by Mohammed Mesrar, Taj-dine Lamcharfi, Abdelhalim Elbasset, Farid Abdi, Laila Mesrar, Nor-Said Echatoui

“…These findings highlight the crucial role of Mg incorporation in tailoring the structural, microstructural, and dielectric attributes of ((Ba₀.₈₅Sr₀.₁₅)₁₋ₓMgₓTiO₃) ceramics, reinforcing their potential application in next-generation microelectronic technologies.…”
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Investigating effect of cold plasma pretreatment on drying kinetics, bioactive compounds, and antibacterial properties of ginger slices by Nattapong Chanchula, Kanoktip Pansuksan, Atipong Bootchanont, Chakkaphan Wattanawikkam, Dheerawan Boonyawan, Porramain Porjai

“…This study investigated the effects of cold plasma jet (CPJ) and dielectric barrier discharge (DBD) plasma pretreatments (15 and 30 s) on drying properties, microstructure, bioactive compounds, and antibacterial activity of ginger slices before hot air drying at 50, 60, and 70 °C. …”
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Synergistic enhancement of mechanical strength and thermal conductivity in a novel Al-Mg-Si-Zr-Ce alloy fabricated by powder bed fusion-laser beam by Li Zhang, Zhengzhen Lu, Li Cao, Jianhong Wang, Jinfang Zhang, Xiaohui Yang, Yuankui Cao, Bin Liu, Xiaofeng Li

“…The mechanical strengthening derives from synergistic grain refinement effects and precipitation hardening, while the enhanced thermal transport properties are attributed to reduced lattice distortion in the Al matrix and optimized precipitation distribution. This work provides fundamental insights into microstructure-property relationships in additively manufactured Al alloys, offering a viable pathway to overcome the traditional conductivity-strength dichotomy in thermal management materials.…”
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Improved properties of near-eutectic nickel silicide alloyed with vanadium, chromium, and carbon in inductively coupled plasma spheroidization for additive manufacturing by Foysal Kabir Tareq, Geir Grasmo

“…The spheroidization process, optimized by adjusting plasma power and powder feed rate, yields spherical powders with refined microstructures, and improved flowability, showing suitability for laser-based directed energy deposition (DED-LB). …”
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Effects of laser shock peening on fatigue performance of an ultrahigh-strength low-alloy steel fabricated via laser powder bed fusion by Nemanja Kljestan, Sebastian Balos, Milan Pecanac, Brandon A. McWilliams, Marko Knezevic

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Optimisation of piezoelectric and dielectric properties of Bi4Ti2.95W0.05O12 ceramics by Ce4+ doping by Chen Tao, Liu Tiantian, Chen Yang, Qi Zhang

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Compressive behavior of Co-Cr-Mo radially graded porous structures under as-built and heat-treated conditions by Francesco Cantaboni, Paola Ginestra, Marialaura Tocci, Andrea Avanzini, Elisabetta Ceretti, Annalisa Pola

“…Moreover, heat treatment was carried out to study its influence on microstructural properties and mechanical behavior. Microhardness was measured, and compressive tests were performed to detect load response and to analyse the fracture mechanisms of these structures. …”
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Compressive behavior of Co-Cr-Mo radially graded porous structures under as-built and heat-treated conditions by Francesco Cantaboni, Paola Ginestra, Marialaura Tocci, Andrea Avanzini, Elisabetta Ceretti, Annalisa Pola

“…Moreover, heat treatment was carried out to study its influence on microstructural properties and mechanical behavior. Microhardness was measured, and compressive tests were performed to detect load response and to analyse the fracture mechanisms of these structures. …”
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