Effect of inert gas blowing on the microstructure and mechanical properties of semi-solid cast Al–20 %Mg2Si composite by Moein G. Shabestari, Ahad Nasimi Asl, Saeed G. Shabestari

“…Additionally, GISS operations were conducted to evaluate the increase in entry points for the inert gas into the melt, utilizing two diffusers separately on a fixed sample. microstructural evaluations revealed that the sample produced at 660 °C, with a flow rate of 6 L min−1 using two graphite diffusers for 20 s, exhibited an average particle size of 32 μm for the primary Mg2Si, a sphericity of 65 %, and a primary Mg2Si particle count of 405 per mm2. …”
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Influence of Welding Parameters on Mechanical Properties and Microstructure of Similar Low-Carbon Steel AISI 1005 Welding by Resistance Spot Welding by Osamah Sabah Barrak, Sami Chatti, Slim Ben-Elechi

“…A tensile-shear force fracture test was used to assess the mechanical properties Using a universal tensile testing machine. The microstructure of the fusion zone was examined using a scanning electron microscope (SEM). …”
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Influence of Printing Parameters on Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of EOS NickelAlloy HX Produced via Laser Powder Bed Fusion by Piotr Maj, Konstanty Jonak, Rafał Molak, Ryszard Sitek, Jarosław Mizera

“…Microstructural examination revealed columnar grains aligned with the build direction in as-printed samples. …”
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Microstructure and Wear Properties of Aluminum Metal Matrix Composite (Al6061-B4C) Fabricated by Stir Casting Process by Sun Kyu Choi, Bosung Seo, Jang Won Kang, Dae Ha Kim, Hyung-Ki Park, Kwangsuk Park

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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

“…This study aimed to develop a novel Mg-Zn-Ca alloy system based on WE43 alloy, evaluating the influence of Zn and Ca additions on microstructure, mechanical properties, cytocompatibility, and electrochemical behavior for potential use in biodegradable orthopedic applications. …”
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Microstructure, mechanical and fractographic behaviour of the diffusion welded joints of AA2219 and Ti-6Al-4V for aerospace applications by Manjunath Vatnalmath, V Auradi, V. Bharath, Anirudh Bharadwaj, Chethan Gowda, Madeva Nagaral

“…The effect of holding time on the microstructure of the diffusion welded joints is evaluated using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and the diffusion behaviour across the joint interface is ensued by the line scan energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS). …”
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Synergistic effect of nano-silica, steel slag, and waste glass on the microstructure, electrical resistivity, and strength of ultra-high-performance concrete by Mohammed Abbas J., Hassan Maan S., Al-Quraishi Hussein

“…This study examined the microstructure characteristics, electrical resistivity (ER), and mechanical properties of ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC) made with nano-silica (NS), electric arc furnace slag (EAFS), and waste glass powder (WGP). …”
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Investigation of Microstructural, Mechanical, and Tribological Properties of TiC and MWCNT Reinforced Hot-Pressed Scalmalloy^® Hybrid Composites by Taha Alper Yilmaz

“…This method enabled the development of a more homogeneous and equiaxed microstructure. The composites were characterized using SEM, EDS, MAP, and XRD analyses, along with density and microhardness measurements. …”
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Optimizing the Mechanical and Microstructure Characteristics of Stir Casting and Hot-Pressed AA 7075/ZnO/ZrO2 Composites by P. Satishkumar, C. Saravana Murthi, Rohinikumar Chebolu, Yenda Srinivasa Rao, Rey Y. Capangpangan, Arnold C. Alguno, Vishnu Prasad Yadav, M. Chitra, Mahesh Gopal

“…Under ideal conditions, hot-pressing procedures reduced wear loss by 40.8% while boosting ultimate tensile strength and hardness by 19.83% and 9.6%, respectively. The resulting microstructures and worn surface morphologies from stir casting and hot pressing show vastly different properties.…”
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Microstructure, Mechanical and Fractographic behaviour of the Diffusion Welded Joints of AA2219 and Ti-6Al-4V for aerospace applications by Manjunath Vatnalmath, V. Auradi, Bharath V Bharath, Anirudh Bharadwaj, Chetan Gowda, Madeva Nagaral

“…The effect of holding time on the microstructure of the diffusion welded joints is evaluated using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and the diffusion behaviour across the joint interface is ensued by the line scan energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS). …”
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Investigating the influence of SiC and B4C reinforcements on the mechanical and microstructural properties of stir-casted magnesium hybrid composites by Srilatha Nimmagadda, Somayajula Venkata Satya Prasad, Sahithi Vaka Venkata Durga, Chandan Polakonda, Cheruku Abhinav

“…Three hybrid Mg composites, MC1 (Mg-2 wt% SiC-3 wt% B4C), MC2 (Mg-3 wt% SiC-2 wt% B4C), and MC3 (Mg-2.5 wt% SiC-2.5 wt% B4C) were fabricated to evaluate the influence of variations in reinforcement ratios on mechanical, microstructural and hardness of the composites. …”
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Incorporation of 2D nanomaterial - Graphene Oxide (GO) in fibre reinforced cementitious composites: impact on hydration, mechanical and microstructure characteristics by Raj Samraj, Rama Mohan Rao Pannem

“…The UPV values of the different mixes stating the quality and homogeneity of matrix are well correlated with the compressive strength results, Thus, confirming the reliability of UPV test on evaluating the mechanical performance of concrete. The internal microstructure and morphology of the composite has been scrutinized by advanced techniques of FE-SEM and Micro-CT scan, resulted in observing the matrix and finding out the increased hydration, enhanced denser products and reduced porosity. …”
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Enhancing sustainability in construction: Mechanical, carbon emission, and microstructural analysis of activated slag binders incorporating silica fume and nepheline syenite by Hadi Bahmani, Davood Mostofinejad

“…After 28 days of curing, tests assessed compressive, tensile, and bending strengths and water absorption and microstructural features via Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and Energy Dispersive X-ray (EDX). …”
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Effect of hybrid reinforcements of TiO₂, Al₂O₃, and CNTs on superior mechanical and microstructural properties in epoxy/carbon fiber composite by N. Elzayady, Walid Mahmoud Shewakh, Mohamed Abu-Okail, H.T. Elmetwaly, A.M.I. Abu-Oqail

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Study on dynamic elastic modulus and microstructure of cemented soil modified by Nano-Al2O3 in seawater corrosive environments by Xinshan Zhuang, Zhuona Chen, Benchi Yang

“…Additionally, the microstructural characteristics of the Nano-Al2O3 cemented soil were investigated by nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) tests to elucidate the correlation with the macroscopic E d changes. …”
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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

“…Optical and scanning electron microscope (SEM) was used for analysing the microstructural features of joints. The room temperature tensile properties, hardness, and impact toughness of LFW-Ti6Al4V alloy joints were evaluated and correlated to the microstructural features of weld region. …”
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Microstructure and Anti - Ablation Property of Plasma Sprayed ZrO2/SiO2 Coating on C/C Composites by SUN Shi-jie, MA Zhuang, LIU Yan-bo, JIAO Jian, JIAO Chun-rong, Yang Jin-hua

“…In addition, the composition and microstructure of the agglomerated powder and coating before and after ablation treatment were detected. …”
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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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Association of cortical macrostructural and microstructural changes with cognitive performance and gene expression in subcortical ischemic vascular disease patients with cognitive... by Jing Huang, Runtian Cheng, Xiaoshuang Liu, Li Chen, Tianyou Luo

“…However, the cortical macrostructural and microstructural characteristics and their relationship with cognitive scores and gene expression in SIVD patients remain largely unknown. …”
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Antibacterial performance, microstructure, optical, and magnetic characteristic of eco-friendly magnetite/carbon dots ferrofluids synthesized utilizing plants extract by Mercuryta Dewi Noviastuti, Emi Kurnia Sari, Adhistinka Jiananda, Nurul Imani Istiqomah, Larrisa Jestha Mahardhika, Dyah Ayu Larasati, Sudarmono, Julia Angel, Ari Dwi Nugraheni, Edi Suharyadi

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