Investigation on effects of sludge and limestone in sustainable infrastructure: From performance optimization to carbon reduction by Xiaodong Zhang, Jun Yang, Ming Sun, Ying Su, Changchun Li, Shuanghong Ge, Chunmei Liu, Lei Yang, Fengxia Xu, Jiayang Zhang, Sinan Ouyang

“…Through advanced techniques such as SEM, XRD, and thermodynamic simulations, the hydration mechanisms and microstructural evolution are comprehensively explained. …”
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Design of explosively welded Fe–Al multilayer laminated composite pipes: A critical microscopy analysis of stand-off distance and post-weld heat treatment effects on interface prop... by Mohammad Reza Jandaghi, Hesam Pouraliakbar, Johan Moverare, Vahid Fallah, Gholamreza Khalaj

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Influence of Wastes and Synthesis Conditions on the Compressive Strength, Setting Time and Gels of Waste-Based Geopolymers by Tianyu Wang, Feng Rao, Lang Yang, Kaixi Jiang, Nanan Lin, Liwei Mo

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Assessment of mechanical and heavy metal leaching behavior of resource-efficient engineered cementitious composites incorporating ultra-high-volume municipal waste incineration bot... by Jun Liu, Yukun Wu, Lei Cheng, Hesong Jin, Jianxin Li, Feng Xing

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Ageing Effects on Microstructure, Mechanical Properties, and Fracture Behaviour of 9Cr-1.5Mo-1Co-VNbBN Martensitic Steel Welded Joint for High Temperature Application by Ladislav Falat, Viera Homolová, Lucia Čiripová, Peter Ševc, Milan Svoboda

“…Microstructure evolution was studied using analytical scanning and transmission electron microscopy. …”
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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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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

“…Secondly, to investigate the impact of a promising post heat treatment on mitigating residual stresses, inducing alterations in the microhardness of the Ti6242 alloy and its ductility, phase transformations and microstructure evolution. The as-built specimen exhibited a significant residual stress of 1357 MPa, which was caused by the pronounced temperature gradients experienced during the fabrication process. …”
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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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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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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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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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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

“…However, the inclusion of rubber compromises compressive strength because of inadequate interfacial adhesion, enhancements in surface treatment and the optimization of composite formulations can effectively overcome these challenges, and merging customized rubber proportions with advanced polymeric or fiber reinforcements maintains mechanical integrity while capitalizing on rubber’s elasticity, suggesting the necessity for ongoing investigation into microstructural optimization and long-term performance to thoroughly harness the sustainability and functionality of UHPRGC.…”
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