Sulfate attack performance of concrete mixtures with use of copper slag as supplementary cementitious material by Yimmy Fernando Silva, Claudia Burbano-Garcia, Gerardo Araya-Letelier, Silvia Izquierdo

“…One of the most significant causes of concrete structural degradation is sulfate attack, stemming from the interaction between hydration products of cement and sulfate ions, which causes physical and microstructural changes in the material matrix that can severely affect concrete’s mechanical performance. …”
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Machine learning powered predictive modelling of complex residual stress for nuclear fusion reactor design by Bin Zhu, Nathanael Leung, Brandon Steel, David England, Yinglong He, Andrew J. London, Hannah Zhang, Michael Gorley, Yiqiang Wang, Mark J. Whiting, Tan Sui

“…The ML framework is trained on high-resolution residual stress data derived from recently-developed evaluation techniques. Combining with microstructures, the model enables prediction of heterogenous and anisotropic residual stress distribution. …”
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Effect of Cr Content on the Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of 0.03C-XCr-14Ni-2.3Mo-0.35Nb-Fe Austenitic Stainless Steel by Liang　Rui, Xu　Yang, Yi　Haoyu, Jiang　Yuefeng, Liang　Tian, Wang　Ping, Ma　Yingche

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Characterization of deposited plasma spray NiCrAlCoY2O3 coating layers on AlMg1 alloy substrates by Darko Veljić, Časlav Lačnjevac, Marko Rakin, Darko Bajić

“…The morphology of the powder particles was examined on the SEM, while the microstructure of the layers was evaluated under a light microscope in accordance with the Pratt Whitney standard. …”
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Enhanced convolutional neural networks for defect detection in fiber-reinforced composites: a hyperparameter optimization approach by Pankaj Beldar, Rasika Chandramore, Sarika Jagtap, Dipali Bendale

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Enhanced Mechanical Properties Via the Incorporation of Ti in Cu Alloys by Huihui Yu, Qiang Hu, Yapan Huang, Yanqi Zeng, Jingxuan Jia, Q. Hu, Rui Hong, Youliang Zhang

“…The influence of Ti addition on the microstructure, mechanical properties and electrical conductivity of Cu-14Fe alloy is studied. …”
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Nanoindentation analysis of transcrystalline layers in model carbon fiber-reinforced PEEK composite by Sophie Vanpée, Bernard Nysten, Jérémy Chevalier, Thomas Pardoen

“…To this aim, thin model samples with a controlled thickness were manufactured to allow both microstructure characterization in transmission mode and indentation tests without substrate effects. …”
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Analysis of biomedical materials and parts: Advanced nano(micro)-characterization by neutron beam techniques by Massimo Rogante

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Whitening of kaolin-quartz-feldspar dental porcelains by chemical attack using commercial peroxides by Renata Martins Benetti, Mariana de Souza-Pereira, Gécica Cardoso Bellettini de Souza, Fábio Elyseu, Leidy Johanna Jaramillo-Nieves, Adriano Michael Bernardin

“…After sintering, the physical characteristics (density, water absorption and dimensional change), mechanical behavior (Vickers hardness and tensile strength) and microstructure (SEM and XRD) of the samples were evaluated. …”
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Modulating Fish Gelatin Gelling Properties Through Furcellaran Addition: A Structural and Physicochemical Analysis by Tanyamon Petcharat, Manat Chaijan, Sylvia Indriani, Jaksuma Pongsetkul, Supatra Karnjanapratum, Sitthipong Nalinanon

“…Gelling and melting points also increased proportionally with FUR content. Microstructural analysis showed denser gel networks with smaller gaps upon FUR incorporation. …”
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Meatball properties as affected by substitution of tapioca with purple sweet potato by H. Hajrawati, F. Maruddin, M. R. Hakim, Yu. Yulianti, A. N. M. Rasak, S. Suharyanto

“…This research investigated the effects of substituting tapioca flour with purple sweet potato flour (PSPF) on the physicochemical properties, antioxidant activity, and microstructure of chicken meatballs during cold storage. …”
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Effect of PWHT process on carbide precipitation behavior and impact toughness of pressure vessel steel by Yang-bing Li

“…Abstract The effects of the post-weld treatment on the impact performance, microstructure, and carbide precipitation behavior of pressure vessel steel were evaluated under simulated post-weld conditions. …”
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Impact of Eggshell-Derived Calcium Oxide on Protein Cross-Linking and Gel Properties of Giant Snakehead (<i>Channa micropeltes</i>) Surimi by Nattaporn Sanboonmee, Kriangsak Bunlue, Apipong Putkham, Hua Li, Sirithon Siriamornpun

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Insight into the leavening process and structural properties of buns containing okara by Caporizzi Rossella, Derossi Antonio, Speranza Barbara, Racioppo Angela, La Gatta Barbara, Rutigliano Mariacinzia, Marinaro Grazia, Di Ruzza Benedetto, Cammarelle Antonella, Viscecchia Rosaria, Corbo Maria Rosaria, Severini Carla

“…Textural properties remained largely unchanged, except for chewiness, which slightly increased, while microstructural analysis confirmed a denser crumb structure with reduced pore size and connectivity. …”
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Establishment on the chloride resistant clad rebar weld process in simulated seawater by Zecheng Zhuang, Weiping Lu, Zhe Gou, Lei Zeng, Rifeng Wang, Xuehai Qian, Erte Lin, Zhen Li, Yong Xiang, Jianping Tan

“…The corrosion resistant of the welded materials was evaluated using an electrochemical corrosion test. …”
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Experimental study of polyurethane-cement composite reinforcing talik beneath subgrade in permafrost regions: Exothermic characteristics, durability and micro-mechanism by Fujun Niu, Yuru Wang, Ziyi Wang, Zekun Ding, Minghao Liu

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Influence of Different Bleeding Times on Structural and Physicochemical Characteristics of Beef from Halal-Slaughtered Cattle by Dilek Ceyda Öztekin, Kezban Candoğan

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Recent trends in rubberized and non-rubberized ultra-high performance geopolymer concrete for sustainable construction: A review by Alshaeer Honin, Amran Mugahed, Rezzoug Aïssa, Murali Gunasekaran, Makul Natt, Al-Yaari Mohammed, Avudaiappan Siva, Maureira-Carsalade Nelson, Alluqmani Ayed Eid

“…A comprehensive review is essential to enhance the understanding of UHPGC, evaluate its role in sustainable development, and guide future research and policy in the construction industry. …”
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Additive manufacturing of metal matrix composites by Mohan Sai Kiran Kumar Yadav Nartu, Priyanshi Agrawal

“…A particular focus will be on microstructural evolution and microstructure-property relationships. …”
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Experimental and Numerical Investigation on Mechanical Properties of Large-Diameter Metallurgically Clad Pipes by Feng Wang, Yanan Gao, Zhiguo Hu, Shuo Yang, Zhenying Cui, Rui Fu, Lin Yuan

“…Uniaxial tensile testing with digital image correlation reveals uniform deformation between the base and clad layers until interfacial failure initiates at an average strain threshold of 34.17%. Microstructural characterization shows continuous metallurgical bonding, with the X65 layer exhibiting polygonal ferrite and bainitic phases, contrasting with the austenitic equiaxed grain structure of Alloy625. …”
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