Processibility of Al5356 wire on Al6082 substrate by WAAM using MIGwelding power by Ifeyinwa G. Ibekwe, Ahmed H. Awad, Marawan Abdelwahed, Fatai O. Aramide, Mohamed A. Taha

“…A water-cooling system was implemented to counteract heat accumulation, significantly improving dimensional stability and reducing porosity. Microstructural evaluations highlighted gradient grain formation: rapid cooling at the substrate interface yielded fine equiaxed grains, while progressive heat accumulation in upper regions promoted coarser columnar structures. …”
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Structural optimization of Sr/Zn-phosphate conversion coatings triggered by ions preloading on micro/nanostructured titanium surfaces for bacterial infection control and enhanced o... by Kangqing Zuo, Aonan Li, Taoning Si, Weiyi Lei, Yusheng Liu, Linbo Zhang, Taixing Zhang, Guiyong Xiao, Yupeng Lu, Ningbo Li

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Enhanced mechanical properties of Al0.43CoCrFeNi2.1 high entropy alloy fabricated through complex shear flow casting: Experiment and MD simulation by Simeng Jiang, Yaya Zhao, Weijie Fan, Weiyang Xie, Yanlin Wang, Xiaohua Chen, Zidong Wang

“…Various characterization techniques were employed to analyze the microstructural differences between the two samples. Molecular dynamics (MD) simulations were used to investigate the nucleation characteristics, microstructure evolution, and dislocation evolution during solidification. …”
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Discrete Element Simulation of Roadway Stability in an Efflorescent Oxidation Zone by Qifeng Zhao, Nong Zhang, Rui Peng, Guichen Ll, Changliang Han, Yu Guo

“…This paper analyses the variable physical mechanics and microstructural characteristics of efflorescent-oxidised coal rock using the UDEC numerical simulation software. …”
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Stress sensitivity of permeability in high-permeability sandstone sealed with microbially-induced calcium carbonate precipitation by Chenpeng Song, Derek Elsworth

“…Imaging by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) reveals the evolution of the stress sensitivity to permeability associated with the evolving microstructures after MICP-grouting. …”
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Transportation carbon emission efficiency network formation mechanism and spatial structural complexity analysis: Evidence from China by Lin Liu, Yuming Liu, Rong Zhao

“…This study employs the super-efficiency SBM model and social network analysis to examine the mechanistic formation of carbon emission networks, emphasizing temporal and gradient distribution patterns of efficiency networks, spatial transfer pathways, efficiency evolution characteristics, and the complexity of microstructures. …”
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Fracture Mechanisms of Electrothermally Fatigued 631 Stainless Steel Fine Wires for Probe Spring Applications by Chien-Te Huang, Fei-Yi Hung, Kai-Chieh Chang

“…These results establish the endurance limit of 631 stainless steel wire under coupled thermal–mechanical–electrical stress and clarify the roles of Joule heating, oxidation, and microstructural evolution in electrical fatigue resistance. …”
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Simulation of microscopic fracture characteristics of fractured rock based on CZM-FDEM method by Qianjin Zou, Haigang Li, Yu Zheng, Xinru Zhang, Liuyue Wang, Jiyong Zhang

“…Abstract Microstructural damage is an important cause of macrofracture in fissured rocks. …”
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Behaviors of Oxide Film during Semisolid Brazing of SiCp/6063Al Composite Materials by Jing Xiao, Shun Li, Shuxin Bai, Jiuchun Yan, Degan Xiong

“…Effects of the temperature on microstructural evolution and deformation behavior of the filler metal, interfacial structure, and shear strength of the bonded joint were discussed, and the disruption behavior of the surface oxide film was studied. …”
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Design and Development of a Bespoke Rotary Friction Welding Machine in Exploration of Joining Dissimilar Materials for Nuclear Applications by Michail Dellepiane, Laurie Da Silva, Athanasios Toumpis

“…The workpieces were friction welded at four sets of rotational speeds with constant friction and forging pressures. The microstructural evolution and mechanical properties of the dissimilar material welds were investigated via optical and scanning electron microscopy with energy dispersive spectroscopy, 4-point bend testing and microhardness measurements. …”
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Isothermal Pre-Reduction Behavior of Nchwaning Manganese Ore in H₂ Atmosphere by Alok Sarkar, Trygve Lindahl Schanche, Jafar Safarian

“…The ore and reduced samples were characterized by XRF, XRD, BET and SEM techniques to outline the H₂ reduction behavior of the ore from mineralogical, microstructural, and chemical points of view. The rate and extent of reduction were studied using the continuous mass changes during the reduction. …”
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Modulating thermo-mechanical properties of lead-free Sn-30Bi TIM by adding In-3Ag alloy by Munim Shahriar Jawad, Md. Asif Mahmud Noman, Ridwan Radit Ahsan, Md. Muktadir Billah

“…In this study, authors therefore investigated the effect of In-3Ag alloy addition to tailoring the thermo-mechanical properties of the Sn-30Bi solder alloy. The microstructural evolution with progressive alloying was studied using both optical and field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM). …”
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Advances in gadolinium-based composite materials for neutron and gamma-ray shielding by Jian Chen, Jian Chen, Xingwu Zhang, Weixiang Xiao, Duoqiang Pan, Weiwei Wu

“…It provides a comprehensive summary and evaluation of each material’s preparation processes, microstructures, mechanical properties, and shielding performance. …”
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Influence of Laser Energy Variation on the Composition and Properties of Gradient-Structured Cemented Carbide Layers Produced by LP-DED by Yorihiro Yamashita, Kenta Kawabata, Hayato Mori, Eito Ose, Takahiro Kunimine

“…These findings indicate that both WC content and laser energy strongly influence the microstructural evolution and mechanical properties of graded cemented carbide layers. …”
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Effect of high chromium content additions in iron-bonded Ti(C,N) cermets: a hardness-toughness tradeoff by Tabeen Halawat Pampori, Mart Kolnes, Kristjan Juhani, Marek Tarraste, Jakob Kübarsepp

“…This study investigates the effect of varying chromium (Cr) concentrations (20, 30, and 40 binder wt%) on the microstructural evolution, phase composition, and mechanical properties of Fe-bonded Ti(C,N)-based cermets. …”
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Machine-learning synergy in high-entropy alloys: A review by Sally Elkatatny, Walaa Abd-Elaziem, Tamer A. Sebaey, Moustafa A. Darwish, Atef Hamada

“…These include optimisation of the alloy composition, processing parameters, and microstructural characteristics to enhance the mechanical properties. …”
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High‐dimensional Bayesian optimization for metamaterial design by Zhichao Tian, Yang Yang, Sui Zhou, Tian Zhou, Ke Deng, Chunlin Ji, Yejun He, Jun S. Liu

“…Abstract Metamaterial design, encompassing both microstructure topology selection and geometric parameter optimization, constitutes a high‐dimensional optimization problem, with computationally expensive and time‐consuming design evaluations. …”
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Rate-dependent serration behavior of twinning-induced plasticity steel at ultra-low temperature by Taeho Lee, Chetan Singh, You Sub Kim, Dong-Hyun Lee, Jun Hyun Han, Jun-Yun Kang, Soo Yeol Lee

“…The serration type changes from type A to type C with decreasing strain rate, resulting in a quasi-cleavage fracture at the crack initiation site. Microstructural analysis unveils a correlation between strain rate and the evolution of bundle twins, nano-twins, and ε-martensites. …”
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The effects of wetting-drying and freezing-thawing cycles on mechanical properties of biopolymer-fiber treated soil by Dianzhi Feng, Yong Wan, Jiaxu Jin, Xingxing He, Bing Liang, Qiang Xue

“…Particular emphasis is placed on mechanical strength characteristics, stress-strain behavior, failure patterns, and associated microstructural evolution encompassing pore structure modifications. …”
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Macroscopic perspective on phase transition behavior of natural single-crystal graphite under different pressure environments by Xiaoshuang Yin, Songyang Li, Lijuan Wang, Peiyuan Liu, Zhihai Cheng, Huiyang Gou, Liuxiang Yang

“…Despite considerable experimental and theoretical progress, current experimental studies have mainly focused on the local microstructural characterizations of recovered samples, which has certain limitations for high-temperature and high-pressure products, which often exhibit diversity. …”
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