Residual stress release and corresponding microstructural changes in high-energy impact-modified GH4169 after aging at 425 °C and 650 °C by Qiang Wang, Shixiang Shuai, Guoxin Lu, Bonnie Attard, Rongyao Ma, Shuang Gao, Arif Rochman, Glenn Cassar

“…By elucidating the link between stress relaxation and microstructural changes, this research offers a theoretical foundation for optimizing surface-strengthening processes and setting optimal operational temperatures for advanced structural materials.…”
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Controlling the formation of microstructure at the melt-pool boundaries during directed energy deposition of aluminum alloy with a modified continuous growth restriction factor by Shanshan Xu, Bo Yin, Jiale Wang, Liquan Jin, Yu Yin, Zhenhua Li, David H. StJohn, Petro Pavlenko, Yueling Guo

“…Understanding the formation of solidified microstructures adjacent to the fusion boundary of a melt pool can provide valuable insights for optimizing process parameters and achieving the desired microstructure in directed energy deposition (DED). …”
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On joining additive manufactured metals via friction welding technology: a comprehensive mechanical and microstructural study on 316 L stainless steel components by Fatma Nur Depboylu, Loïc Jegou, Luciana Tavares, Andrei-Alexandru Popa

“…The joints were analyzed to evaluate weld integrity, microstructural evolution, phase stability, and mechanical performance. …”
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Influence of Bias Voltage on the Microstructure, Mechanical and Corrosion Properties of Ti/CrN/TiN Multilayered Films Deposited by Cathodic Arc Evaporation by Vu Van Huy, Nikolay B. Rodionov, Valery А. Karpov, Ngo Thanh Binh, Nguyen Dang Khoa, Vu Thi Lan Vi

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Study on dynamic recrystallization kinetics and microstructural refinement of high-strength 36CrNi3MoV steel during hot deformation by Anzu Guo, Feng Mao, Ruxing Shi, Yichou Lin, Litao Yin, Baoning Yu, Liujie Xu, Chong Chen, Hua Yu, Ke Gao, Shizhong Wei

“…By partitioning these maps according to power dissipation efficiency and the Prasad instability criterion, the deformation mechanisms in different regions were analyzed through corresponding microstructures. The results revealed that the optimal deformation parameters are a temperature range of 1050–1100 °C and a strain rate range of 0.1–1s−1. …”
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Comparative study of dynamic recrystallization behavior, microstructural characteristics, and mechanical properties of high-speed-extruded AZ31 and BA56 magnesium alloys by Gun Woong An, Sang-Cheol Jin, Taekyung Lee, Sumi Jo, Sung Hyuk Park

“…This study compares the microstructural evolution, dynamic recrystallization (DRX) behavior, tensile properties, and age-hardenability between the newly developed high-speed-extrudable BA56 alloy and those of the widely recognized AZ31 alloy in industry. …”
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Post-depositional effects on the microstructure and stable isotopes composition of planktic foraminiferal tests from the Miocene of the Pelotas Basin, south Brazilian continental m... by Geise de Santana de Santana dos Anjos-Zerfass, Farid Chemale Jr., Candido A. V. Moura

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Effect of pulsed current frequency on alloy chemistry, microstructure, and mechanical responses of Hastelloy B-2 superalloy in gas tungsten arc welding process by Mehdi Khalasi Dezfuli, Ali Heidary Moghadam, Mehdi Ghobeiti Hasab, Rouholah Ashiri

“…At the same time, detailed microstructural analysis, chemical composition evaluation, and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) of fracture surfaces were performed to uncover the underlying mechanisms. …”
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Physically simulated heat-affected zones of 2101 lean duplex stainless steel: microstructure, corrosion behavior, and DICTRA® analysis at different cooling rates by C.L. Kugelmeier, R. Silva, G.S. Vacchi, M.V.G. Rodrigues, S.F. Rodrigues, D.C.C. Magalhães, R. Magnabosco, C.A.D. Rovere

“…The effect of cooling rates on microstructure evolution and pitting corrosion resistance of the Gleeble®-simulated heat-affected zones (HAZs) of UNS S32101 lean duplex stainless steel (LDSS 2101) was studied. …”
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Microstructure quantitative analysis of multi-scale pores in C/SiC composites via micro-CT for revealing correlations with interlaminar shear properties by Wenhan Qu, Yintang Wen, Yuyan Zhang, Bo Liang

“…The conventional indicator porosity cannot characterize detailed pore structure characteristics. To accurately evaluate effects of multi-scale pores on composites or components properties, a modified fractal dimension analysis strategy is proposed to quantify the microstructure characteristic parameters of pores such as porosity, pore size and distribution, etc, using micro-computed tomography images (Micro-CT) images. …”
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Hybrid machine learning and regression framework for automated phase classification and quantification in SEM images of commercial steels by Pavan Hiremath, Krishnamurthy D. Ambiger, Shilpa Suresh, Ranjan Kumar Ghadai, Ramakrishna Vikas Sadanand, G. Divya Deepak

“…The approach lays groundwork for scalable microstructure analysis for steel evaluation and supports data-driven microstructure design and analysis.…”
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Engineering characteristics of high-weight aged BOFs-dredged soil backfill for port structure: Shear properties, unit weight, strength, and microstructure characteristics by Jung-goo Kang, Gyeong-o Kang

“…The study utilized aged, aggregate type BOFs and a small amount of cement as the primary binder, along with marine dredged clay soil as the main matrix, to evaluate the frictional properties, unit weight, microstructure, and unconfined compressive strength (UCS) behavior. …”
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Characterization and Failure Analysis of Solder Joints in Ball Grid Array (BGA) Components Using Cross-Section, Dye and Pry, and Microstructural Etching Techniques by G.F.R.C. Pádua, L.F.S. Figueiredo, G.S. Rocha, J.S.M. Junior, J.S. de Oliveira, R.S. Barboza, A.C. Kieling, J.C. Macêdo Neto

“…Cross-section confirmed cracks in the IMC layer and macrovoids at the solder-PCB interface, including shrinkage voids associated with solidification, as per IPC-7095E standards. The microstructure of the SAC305 alloy exhibited silver and copper precipitates within a dendritic tin matrix. …”
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Microstructure and phase stability of C-doped AlCoCrFeNi2.1 eutectic high-entropy alloys at 600 °C by Y.S. Wang, J.Q. Yao, D.X. Wang, S.R. Li, Y. Shi, Z.H. Yin, X.P. Dong, X.W. Liu

“…However, the phase stability of the alloy remains uncertain. This study evaluated the microstructure and phase stability of both the as-cast AlCoCrFeNi2.1 EHEA and its C-doped counterpart, (AlCoCrFeNi2.1)97C3, at 600 °C. …”
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Effect of Printing Orientation Angle and Heat Treatment on the Mechanical Properties and Microstructure of Binder-Jetting-Printed Parts in 17-4 PH Stainless Steel by Iacopo Bianchi, Archimede Forcellese, Pietro Forcellese, Tommaso Mancia, Chiara Mignanelli, Michela Simoncini, Tommaso Verdini

“…Scanning electron microscopy with energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy was used to observe the fracture surfaces and microscopical defects on the binder jetting printed parts to evaluate the fracture mechanisms. It was demonstrated that printing orientation angles do not affect the mechanical properties of 3D-printed parts, while a significant improvement in the microstructure and mechanical properties is observed after the H900 heat treatment.…”
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Microstructural, Electrochemical, Mechanical, and Biocompatibility Characterization of ReN Thin Films Synthesized by DC Sputtering on Ti6Al4V Substrates by Willian Aperador, Giovany Orozco-Hernández, Jonnathan Aperador, Jorge Bautista-Ruiz

“…Thin films of ReN were synthesized by DC sputtering at different nitrogen pressures (120, 140, 160, and 180 mTorr) on silicon and Ti6Al4V substrates. The coatings were evaluated for their microstructural and mechanical properties. …”
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Effect of Milling Time on the Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of HfB2-ZrB2-TiB2 Sintered via SPS by A. Masdar, Z. Balak

“…X-ray diffraction was employed for phase identification. Microstructural studies were performed using a scanning electron microscope. …”
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On the Optimization of T6 Heat Treatment Parameters of a Secondary Al-Si-Cu-Mg Foundry Aluminum Alloy: A Microstructural and Mechanical Characterization by Mattia Merlin, Lorenzo Antonioli, Federico Bin, Cindy Morales, Chiara Soffritti

“…Microstructural analysis by light microscopy (LM) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM), together with Brinell hardness testing, was also carried out to assess the effects of heat treatment parameters. …”
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The Use of Common Bean and Mesquite Pods Flours as Partial Substitute of Semolina, Impact of Their Proteins and Polysaccharides in the Physical, Chemical, and Microstructural Chara... by Alejandro Pérez-Lozano, José-Alberto Gallegos-Infante, Manuel Humberto Chaírez-Ramírez, Nuria-Elizabeth Rocha-Guzmán, Martha Rocío Moreno-Jiménez, Luz-Araceli Ochoa-Martínez, Ignacio Villanueva Fierro, Verónica Loera Castañeda, Luis Medina-Torres

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Enhancing mechanical and microstructural properties of lateritic soil using bottom ash and cement stabilization: a comparative analysis of destructive and nondestructive testing me... by Uthairith Rochanavibhata, Sakda Lhajai, Pornkasem Jongpradist, Nattapong Makaratat, Pitthaya Jamsawang

“…Microstructural analyses revealed dense calcium silicate hydrate (CSH) gels that filled voids and enhanced interparticle bonding. …”
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