Effect of bonding time on the interfacial microstructure and mechanical properties of diffusion bonded tungsten alloy/steel joints using CrFeCoNiCu high entropy alloy interlayer by Shangru Meng, Mengxiang Zhang, Yifan Han, Wensheng Liu, Yunzhu Ma, Qingshan Cai

“…In this paper, the microstructure and properties evolution of 93W-4.9Ni-2.1Fe alloy (93W, wt.%) and 30CrMnSiNi2A steel (wt.%) under different bonding times were studied with CrFeCoNiCu high entropy alloy (HEA) as the interlayer. …”
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Study on the microstructure, dielectric properties and phase transition behaviour of MgTiO3 and Ca0.61La0.26TiO3 mixed-phase ceramics by Shen Chun-Hsu, Chen Yih-Chien, Pan Chung-Long

“…This study investigates the mixed-phase formation of these two materials in (1-x)MgTiO3-xCa0.61La0.26TiO3 composites (x = 0.05, 0.1, 0.15 and 0.2), focusing on their microstructural evolution, dielectric properties and phase transition behaviour. …”
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Long-term corrosion behavior of reinforced recycled aggregate concrete under acid rain condition by Omid Bamshad, Iman Hakamian, Mohamad Fallah Shirvani, Alireza Habibi, Mahdi Mahdikhani

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Sustainable additive manufacturing of recycled RPU/PLA composites via filament extrusion for enhanced mechanical and acoustic properties by Vinoth Kumar Selvaraj, Jeyanthi Subramanian, Ravi Seenivasan, B․G Sai Charan, Bhaherathi S, Aachal Vinayak Kulkarni, Vinod Ayyappan, Sanjay Mavinkere Rangappa, Suchart Siengchin

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Evaluating the influence of friction stir processing on AlSi7Mg0.2 alloy using principal component analysis by Eddie Gazo-Hanna, Essam B. Moustafa, Ahmed O. Mosleh, Semaan Amine, Khaled Younes

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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

“…These enhancements are attributed to the synergistic effects of alloying on phase evolution, microstructural refinement and transformation, and grain boundary modification through the formation of fine, element-rich precipitates at grain boundaries.…”
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The impact of heat treatment on microstructure, residual stress, and mechanical behavior of laser powder bed fusion additively manufactured Ti–6Al–2Sn–4Zr–2Mo alloy by Matin Vafaei, Reza Ghanavati, Abdollah Saboori, Luca Iuliano

“…Therefore, this study has a dual objective: first, to evaluate the microstructure and residual stresses in the as-built Ti6242 produced through laser powder bed fusion. …”
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Forming control and the relationship between microstructure and mechanical property in TIG-assisted friction stir welded joint of Ti-6Al-3Nb-2Zr-1Mo titanium alloy by Xiawei Yang, Mingxuan Yao, Yu Su, Tingxi Meng, Shitong Ma, Zhenguo Guo, Wenwei Zhao, Tiejun Ma, Wenya Li

“…In this paper, T-joints of Ti-6Al-3Nb-2Zr-1Mo titanium alloy were joined with friction stir welding, and microstructure evolution and forming mechanism were studied. …”
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Effect of Cu content on microstructure and high-temperature oxidation behaviors of AlCuxCoCrFeNi2.1 high-entropy alloys manufactured by laser directed energy deposition by Zhaoyang Liu, Jiawei Liu, Xiaokang Fan, Tao Zou, Zhongwei Liang

“…The effect of Cu content on microstructure evolution and high-temperature oxidation behaviors of prepared HEAs was studied. …”
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Effect of paint baking treatment on microstructure and properties of 6082 aluminum alloy CMT welded joints filled with AlSi10Cu2Mg0.7Zn1 wire by Chunguo Fu, Shiwei Xu, Shuhan Yang, Xuan Zhu, Xiaoyi Yang, Mengnie Victor Li

“…Additionally, the impact of the baking paint process within the automotive manufacturing workflow on the evolution of microstructural characteristics of the HAZ and Weld Zone (WZ), as well as the mechanical properties of the joints, is investigated in detail. …”
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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 results in this work could provide guidance in texture evolution and property evaluation in Cu-Fe alloys.…”
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Research on hydrogen induced cracking behavior and service performance of metal pipeline material by Yongjun Jia, Yongjun Jia, He Xue, Zheng Wang

“…Results show that welding thermal cycles induce pronounced microstructural evolution, significantly altering hardness and strength distributions, which in turn affect the evolution of crack-tip stress and plastic strain fields. …”
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Investigation of the microstructure and tribological properties of laser cladding 5%Ti3SiC2 reinforced Co-based composite coatings under different loads over the wide temperature r... by Zhi-shen Gao, Jingkai Xue, Chun-sheng Ouyang, ying-she Luo, Ke Ding, Hong-shuo Guo, Gang Yan

“…In order to improve the mechanical properties of SUS 304 in practical engineering application, Co-5%Ti3SiC2 coating was successfully prepared on SUS 304 by laser technology. The microstructure of Co-5%Ti3SiC2 coating was characterized by scanning electron microscope (SEM), energy dispersive spectrometer (EDS) and X-ray diffractometer (XRD) to evaluate the tribological properties in detail. …”
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Effects of thermal spray processes on the development microstructure and thermal properties of NiCrAlY bond coats deposited over superni C-263 aero engine combustor liner alloy by S Karthikeyan, Raja Subramani, V Balasubramanian, Simon Yishak

“…The performance of the NiCrAlY bond coats ishighly dependent on the deposition process that controls their microstructure, porosity, thermal behavior and to thermal cycling resistance. …”
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Improved mechanical properties of 2024 aluminum alloys by electric pulse assisted rolling and subsequent aging by Fang Liu, Fulin Zhu, Wandong Yang, Qi Wang, Yiyou Tu

“…This study investigates the microstructural evolution and mechanical property modulation of 2024 aluminum alloy (70 % rolling reduction) through electro-pulse assisted rolling (EPAR, initial current density of 10 A/mm2) and subsequent aging treatment. …”
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Effects of desulfurized gypsum on shrinkage behavior of alkali-activated slag (AAS) and hybrid alkali-activated cement (HAC) by Lili Xue, Zhenkun Ni, Zhengning Zhou, Zuhua Zhang, Houren Xiong, Hao Wang, Xifeng Zhuge, Hongfei Liu

“…The effects of DSG type and content on the hydration kinetics, mechanical properties, autogenous/drying shrinkage, and microstructure evolution of the AAMs were investigated. …”
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Leg Attachment Devices of Tiger Beetles (Coleoptera, Cicindelidae) and Their Relationship to Their Habitat Preferences by Zheng Liu, Stanislav N. Gorb, Hongbin Liang, Ming Bai, Yuanyuan Lu

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Research on the influence of loading rate on the dynamic initiation fracture toughness of CMDB propellant by Jian Zheng, Xuan Wu, Zhengwei Sun, Zongtao Guo, Menglong Zhang, Xiong Chen

“…During the measurement of the mechanical response, the fracture surfaces of the dynamic test specimens were observed by electron microscopy scanning. Then the evolution of the microstructure synchronously was obtained. …”
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Enhanced mechanical properties of α-phase LA51 alloy using caliber rolling by Hui Yu, Na Li, Hanyu Ma, Wei Yu, Zhixin He, Qiong Xu, Weili Cheng, Sung Hyuk Park, Kwang Seon Shin, Chao Liu

“…This study investigates the microstructural evolution and mechanical properties of the Mg–5Li–1Al (LA51, wt.%) alloy, aimed at developing a high strength single-phase Mg–Li alloy. …”
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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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