Recent advances in cost-effective aluminum alloys with enhanced mechanical performance for high-temperature applications: A review by Liying Cui, Kun Liu, X.-Grant Chen

“…Although extensive research has been conducted for optimizing the microstructure and mechanical attributes, there remains considerable potential for further advancements in the HT performance of Al alloys, which can lead to breakthroughs in various industrial applications.…”
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Rice Husk Ash and Waste Marble Powder as Alternative Materials for Cement by Mezgebu Debas Yeshiwas, Mitiku Damtie Yehualaw, Betelhem Tilahun Habtegebreal, Wallelign Mulugeta Nebiyu, Woubishet Zewdu Taffese

“…This research assessed cement replacement levels from 0% to 30% in 5% increments, evaluating the fresh, mechanical, durability, and microstructural properties of the mortar. …”
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Ultralight biomedical TC4-Cu alloy achieveing superior mechanical properties and osseointegration by Zonghao Li, Xuanyi Shen, Hongyan Hu, Chengguo Mei, Zhitong Kui, Zhengyuan He, Zhenhua Li, Yehua Jiang

“…Here, honeycomb-structured porous TC4-5Cu alloys (pore size: 500 ∼ 800 μm, lateral through pores: 250 μm) are fabricated via laser powder bed fusion to overcome this challenge, and their microstructure, mechanical properties and in vivo biocompatibility are evaluated. …”
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Recycled Carbonyl Iron-Biodegradable PLA Auxetic Composites: Investigating Mechanical Properties of 3D-Printed Parts Under Quasi-Static Loading by Seyed Amir Ali Bozorgnia Tabary, Naeim Karimi, Haniyeh (Ramona) Fayazfar

“…The analyses included thermogravimetric analyses, differential scanning calorimetry, and microstructural examination, alongside compression tests to assess strength and absorption capabilities. …”
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Effect of Kudzu Flour on the Quality of Fresh Wet Rice Noodle by Yongguang ZHU, Luli MENG, Peng CHEN, Jie CHEN, Tong CHEN, Yuan CHENG, Qianwei CHENG

“…Furthermore, the microstructure and protein-starch cross-linking of the noodles with 10% kudzu flour addition were superior to those in the other samples. …”
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Test setup for analyzing the electrical resistance during fatigue loading for metastable austenite AISI 304L and its diffusion-brazed joints by Lukas M. Sauer, Johannes L. Otto, Jonas A. Ziman, Peter Starke, Frank Walther

“…Finally, the change in microstructure was evaluated through electron channeling contrast imaging (ECCI) analyses at different load cycles.…”
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Study on the Effects of CeO₂ on the Micro-Structure and Wear Resistance of CuCrZr Plasma Cladding Coatings by Yang Wang, Hongjun Xiang, Genrong Cao, Zhiming Qiao, Qing’ao Lv, Xichao Yuan, Chunyan Liang, Qirui Wang

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Investigate on dissimilar welding of high-entropy alloy and 310S with various fillers by Chihhsien Liao, Tingen Shen, Weichen Hsu, Hsiencheng Wu, Chenchou Chung, Chunlung Peng, Chewei Tsai

“…This study investigates the microstructure and mechanical properties of non-equimolar CoCrFeMoNi high-entropy alloy (HEA) and SUS310S stainless steel dissimilar welds using different filler materials. …”
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Phase evolution and performance of sodium sulfate-activated slag cement pastes by Zengliang Yue, Yuvaraj Dhandapani, Samuel Adu-Amankwah, Susan A. Bernal

“…This study evaluates the reaction kinetics, phase assemblage, and microstructure evolution of Na2SO4-activated slag cements produced with three commercial slags. …”
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Double-sided friction stir welding and processing of 6082-T6 aluminium alloy plates: Analysis and characterization of mechanical properties by Tankiso Lawrence Ngake, Kadephi Vuyolwethu Mjali

“…The effects of multi-pass friction stir welding (FSW) and processing on the microstructure and mechanical properties of the double-sided weld joint of aluminum 6082 alloys were evaluated. …”
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Synthesis and characterization of polyurethane based on hydroxyl terminated polybutadiene and reinforced by carbon nanotubes by S.A. Shokry, A.K. El Morsi, M.S. Sabaa, R.R. Mohamed, H.E. El Sorogy

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Rapid defect prediction and optimisation method for Ti-modified AlCuMg alloys processed by laser powder-bed fusion by Ziqian Wang, Yuhan Qian, Tengteng Sun, Yakai Xiao, Zijue Tang, Yi Wu, Hua Sun, Xingtian Liu, Haowei Wang, Hongze Wang

“…However, an effective material design method, which considers processing parameters and solidification microstructure, is currently absent. Accordingly, the present work proposed a comprehensive model with which the formation of hot-tearing cracks and lack-of-fusion pores could be more efficiently predicted. …”
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Mechanical and Tribological Properties of SPS-Sintered Y-TZP: The Effect of Sintering Temperature by Dávid Medveď, Jana Andrejovská, Viktor Puchý

“…These findings suggest that for low-yttria compositions, higher SPS temperatures can trigger detrimental microstructural changes that degrade toughness. The results provide crucial insights for tailoring SPS parameters and Y-TZP compositions for specific high-performance applications, balancing the competing requirements of hardness and fracture toughness.…”
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Integrating Backlight With Color-Filter-Free Panel for Enhancing Performance of LCD by Tun-Chien Teng, Chun-Hao Sun

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Study on the Properties and Pore Structure of Geopolymer Foam Concrete Incorporating Lead–Zinc Tailings by Yifan Yang, Ming Li, Qi He, Chongjie Liao

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Slow-wave sleep as a key player in offline memory processing: insights from human EEG studies by Leanna Keeble, Padraic Monaghan, Edwin M. Robertson, Sana Hannan

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Effect of unit cell topologies on mechanical properties of cylindrical lattice structures fabricated by indirect additive manufacturing by Ehsan Shahriyari, Sina Ghaemi Khiavi, Mehdi Divandari, Seyed Mohammad Ali Boutorabi

“…Key mechanical properties are extracted and compared across the three topologies. Microstructural analysis is conducted to assess the impact of the fabrication process on material characteristics. …”
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Fast heating annealing of V-microalloyed TWIP steel: Pathway to ultrafine grains and enhanced mechanical performance by Atef Hamada, Ali Khosravifard, Tuomas Alatarvas, Matias Jaskari, Walaa Abd-Elaziem, Tarek Allam, Antti Järvenpää

“…Cold-rolled sheets were subjected to FA cycles at a heating rate of 200 °C/s over a temperature range of 700–900 °C for 30 s. The microstructures achieved through FHA were characterized using electron backscatter diffraction (EBSD), while mechanical performance was evaluated through uniaxial tensile testing and physically based modeling.FHA at lower temperatures (700–800 °C) promoted partially recrystallized structures, while fully recrystallized ultrafine-grained microstructures were obtained at 850–900 °C. …”
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Characteristics of Laser-Remelted Al–Ca–Cu–Mn (Zr) Alloys as a New Material for Additive Manufacturing by Nikolay V. Letyagin, Torgom K. Akopyan, Pavel A. Palkin, Stanislav O. Cherkasov, Anastasiya S. Fortuna, Alexandr B. Lyukhter, Ruslan Yu. Barkov

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The Combination of Direct Aging and Cryogenic Treatment Effectively Enhances the Mechanical Properties of 18Ni300 by Selective Laser Melting by Yaling Zhang, Xia Chen, Bo Qu, Yao Tao, Wei Zeng, Bin Chen

“…Three conditions were investigated: as-built, direct aging (AT6), and direct aging plus cryogenic treatment (AT6C8). Microstructural characterization was performed using optical microscopy (OM), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and X-ray diffraction (XRD), while the mechanical properties were evaluated via microhardness and tensile testing. …”
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