Microstructures and mechanical properties of novel 2.3 GPa secondary hardening steels with different Ni contents by Wenhong Peng, Yichen Wu, Ruming Geng, Yuxian Cao, Shun Han, Yong Li, Chunxu Wang, Lijing Zheng

“…In the present study, impact toughness, tensile properties, and microstructural evolution of high-Co-Ni secondary hardening steels were investigated by adding Ni from 13 to 15 wt%. …”
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Effect of hot rolling on microstructures and mechanical properties of SiCp/A356 aluminum matrix composites by Yajun Luo, Jiaxiong Yi, Mingzhe Chen, Li Zhou, Zhenlin Zhang, Zhonghua Huang, Xiaogang Sun, Yi Zhang, Liang Wen, Zhenggang Wu

“…This study focuses on the fabrication of SiCp/A356 aluminum matrix composites (AMCs) through stir casting and hot rolling, with the objective of investigating the effects of reduction on microstructural evolution and mechanical properties of SiCp/A356 AMCs. …”
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Selective laser melting of titanium matrix composites: An in-depth analysis of materials, microstructures, defects, and mechanical properties by Jun Fang, Yong Chai Tan, Vin Cent Tai, Shamini Janasekaran, Chia Ching Kee, Dongsheng Wang, Youwen Yang

“…Critical factors influencing the evolution of microstructure and defect formation in TMCs processed by SLM are highlighted. …”
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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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Slag-based engineered geopolymer composite undergoing freezing and thawing action: Mechanical behavior evolution by Lili Kan, Lanqing Dai, Luyao Zhang, Wanbin Duan, Guozheng Wang, Fei Wang

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Study on field electron emission characteristics and microstructure corrosion of titanium dominated by crystal orientation by Quancai Zhang, Zhen Wang, Li’an Zhu, Ye Hua, Yicong Ye, Fayuan Li, Tao Yang, Fanzheng Zeng, Song Li, Shuxin Bai

“…However, its microscopic mechanisms and the evolution of material microstructure remain unclear. …”
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A qualitative study of multiphase steel microstructure developed in four different steel alloys by Khraisat W.

“…The detailed characterisation of the microstructural evolution of four heat-treated Q&P steel samples by optical microscopy (OM) was done only to provide a qualitative understanding. …”
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Microstructure and Mechanical Behaviors of Fiber-Laser-Welded QP980-QP1180 Steels by Hafize Çelik, Onur Saray

“…This study investigated the microstructural evolution and mechanical performance of dissimilar laser-welded joints between QP980 and QP1180 steels. …”
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Rationally designed biomimetic bone scaffolds with hierarchical porous-architecture: Microstructure and mechanical performance by Vijay Shankar Kumawat, Sanchita Bandyopadhyay-Ghosh, Subrata Bandhu Ghosh

“…Microstructural investigation through field emission-scanning electron microscopy revealed interconnected gradient porosities and hierarchical (meso, micro and macro) porous architecture within the scaffolds similar to natural bone. …”
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Effect of Two-stage Aging Time on Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of GH4706 Superalloy by Li　Zhentuan, Huang　Shuo, Wang　Chong, Duan　Ran, Qin　Heyong, Zhao　Guangpu

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Thermodynamic Analysis and Impact of Quenching on Microstructure & Mechanical Properties of High Silicon Ductile Iron by B. David Joseph, B. Pustal, T. Weirich, A. Bührig-Polaczek

“…By isolating the transition temperature and evaluating the impact of quenching, we provide actionable strategies for controlling microstructural evolution and enhancing mechanical performance in SSFDI. …”
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Effect of Cold-rolled Deformation on the Microstructure and Properties of GH4169 Alloy for Nuclear Power by Yu Ang, Li Xinxu, Su He, Li Lei, Liu Xike, Meng Yu

“…The effect of different deformation on the microstructure evolution and properties of 5.3 mm thick GH4169 alloy plate was studied. …”
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Effects of Sn on microstructure and tensile properties in a binary Mg-1Ca alloy by M.B. Mesbah, H.M.M.A. Rashed

“…The evolution of microstructure and tensile properties of a binary Mg-1Ca alloy with different tin additions (1, 2, and 4 wt%) was investigated under various conditions of temperatures and strain rates. …”
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Effect of La addition on microstructure and mechanical properties of as-cast AZ91 magnesium alloy by Hongwei Zhu, Rui Zhang, Shule Xia, Furen Xiao

“…When the La content reached 1.6 wt.%, hardness achieved its maximum value of 68.1 HV, showing an increase of approximately 26%. The evolution of microstructure and strengthening mechanism of mechanical properties were discussed.…”
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Roles of B and Zr addition on the microstructure and strength in a novel as-cast Ni superalloy by Guonan Zhang, Naiwen Zuo, Yuxi Gao, Jingshun Liu, Yongquan Han, Huaming Wang

“…This paper focuses on the effect of trace alloying elements B and Zr on the transformation of metal carbides morphology, microstructure evolution and mechanical properties during the solidification process. …”
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Compressive strength and microstructural development of cement paste incorporating nanosilica with different particle sizes by Pegah Farjad, Ahmed G. Mehairi, Fereshteh Meshkani, Roozbeh Mowlaei, Rahil Khoshnazar, Nashaat N. Nassar

“…The compressive strength, heat evolution, microstructure, and rheological behaviour of the resultant pastes were investigated. …”
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Effects of electroless nickel plating process on the microstructure and properties of complex shape ceramic capacitors by Yongtao Liu, Xinghua Zheng, Sizheng Hu, Dongqing Cai, Guanghui Li

“…The effects of pre-treatment and plating process such as etching, sensitization, and activation and reducing agent concentration, pH value, plating temperature and plating time have been systemically investigated on the microstructure evolution and performance. The optimal pre-treatment is etching in 30 wt% H2SO4 solution at 70 °C for 1.5 h, sensitization in 15 g L−1 SnCl2 solution and activated in 200 mg L−1 PdCl2 solution for 3 min, respectively. …”
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The Influence of Equal-Channel Angular Pressing on the Microstructure and Properties of a Steel–Aluminum Composite by Yang Liu, Junrui Xu, Bingnan Chen, Yuqi Fan, Wenxin Lv, Hua Sun

“…Under the global initiative for automotive lightweighting to address climate challenges, this study investigates the microstructure evolution of steel–aluminum composites processed by hot equal-channel angular pressing (H-ECAP). …”
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Effect of aging temperatures on the microstructural stability and mechanical properties of Super304H steel by You Li, Xue Wang

“…Aging tests at 650 °C and 700 °C for up to 5000 h were performed on Super304H steel tubes. The microstructural evolution during aging was observed by optical microscopy (OM) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). …”
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Assessment of bio-colonisation, durability and microstructure of concrete exposed to intertidal and subtidal marine environments by Mohammed Zelloufi, Violeta Ramos, Badreddine El Haddaji, Amel Bourguiba, Sam Broom-Fendley, Gavyn K. Rollinson, Alexandra Guedes, Jens Andersen, Nassim Sebaibi, Mohamed Boutouil

“…This study aims to investigate the impact of intertidal and subtidal marine environments on the bio-colonisation, durability, and microstructural evolution of concrete designed for marine infrastructure, such as dyke modules. …”
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