Putting the spotlight on small cloud droplets with SmHOLIMO – a new holographic imager for in situ measurements of clouds by C. Fuchs, F. Ramelli, D. Schweizer, U. Lohmann, J. Henneberger

“…<p>The microstructure of liquid and mixed-phase clouds is characterized by the cloud droplet size distribution (CDSD), which influences the cloud evolution and its interaction with radiation. …”
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Strain rate sensitivity of TC4 alloy sheet under electrically-assisted tension: Mechanical responses and electroplastic mechanisms by Si-liang Yan, Lan-qing Yang, Lei Hu, Xiao-li Zhang, Wen-yao Wang, Ping Li, Miao Meng

“…Dynamic strain aging (DSA), electrically-induced dynamic recrystallization (DRX), slight α→β phase transformation and grain boundary deformation coordination under “hot spots” and charge imbalance effects are the featured microstructure evolution phenomena in quasi-static EA tension. …”
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Intrinsic properties of dispersion-strengthened HfO2–Al2O3–SiO2 material as an EBC bond coat by Deteng Wang, Huiyong Yang, Qifa Wan, Yixin Xiao, Haijiang Yu, Luyan Wang, Lianyi Wang, Wei Li, Ruiying Luo, Juntong Huang

“…The dispersion-strengthened structure with a microstructure of oxides (HfO2 and Al2O3) dispersed in silicates (mullite and HfSiO4) can be achieved by systematically adjusting the component molar ratios, synthesis temperature, and time. …”
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Behavior of compounds on the corrosion of ZK61-xCe magnesium alloys by Yu Kang, Feng Guo, Huisheng Cai, Liang Liu, Rong Chai, Juan Su

“…The role of compound on the corrosion of the alloy was analyzed based on changes in the microstructure, electrode potentials of compounds and matrix, and electrochemical properties of the corrosion product film. …”
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Degradation mechanism of coal pillars in an underground coal gasification environment: Bearing capacity, pyrolysis behaviour and pore structure by Jian Li, Jinwen Bai, Guorui Feng, Erol Yilmaz, Yanna Han, Zhe Wang, Shanyong Wang, Guowei Wu

“…The pyrolysis reaction process and microstructure evolution were characterized via X-ray diffractometer (XRD), scanning electron microscope (SEM), thermogravimetric (TG), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), and computed tomography (CT) tests. …”
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Porous highly conductive PEDOT film for high-performance supercapacitors by Wanying Zhang, Zhen Su, Bei Qi, Wentao Wang, Shisong Nie, Yingzhi Jin, Jiaxing Song, Lin Hu, Xinxing Yin, Weihua Ning, Xiaoming Yang, Hao Wang, Zaifang Li, Liang Huang

“…The synergistic action of elevated pressure and temperature was crucial in prompting EG to tailor the microstructure of the PEDOT:PSS films by removing non-conductive PSS chains and improving PEDOT crystallinity, and the formation of a porous network. …”
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Influence of N₂ Flow Rate on Mechanical and Tribological Properties of TAlN Coatings Deposited on 300M Substrate and Nitrocarburized Layer by Shiwei Zuo, Qinghua Li, Zhehang Fan, Xiaoyong Tao, Xiangjie Wang, Hui Xie, Qianqian Shen, Tianshi Jia, Hongyan Wu

“…The coatings were fabricated under three N₂ flow rates (30, 90, and 150 sccm), with microstructure evolution, elemental composition, and phase transitions analyzed using SEM, EDS, AFM, and XRD. …”
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Effect of Al2O3 nano sol content in Ni-Al2O3 composite coating on intermetallic compound formation and properties of Mg/Al soldered joints by Yingzong Liu, Yuanxing Li, Jinzhe Cui, Zongtao Zhu, Hui Chen

“…We investigated the impact of Al2O3 nano sol content in the coating on microstructure evolution, IMCs formation, and mechanical properties. …”
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Progress in phase field research of dead lithium in lithium batteries by Jing LIU, Huiyi CHEN, Huiyu LIU, Shu LI

“…This study focuses on analyzing these mechanisms and influencing factors from the perspective of the phase field, which is a powerful computational method to simulate microstructure evolution, providing insights into the complex dynamics of lithium deposition and the conditions and influencing factors for the formation of lithium dendrites and dead Lithium. …”
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In-situ synthesis of Al-Si/SiC nanocomposite via combined mechanical milling and sintering by Ali Nourozi, Shahram Raygan, Mahmoud Heydarzadeh Sohi

“…Phase formation and microstructure evolution were investigated by XRD, SEM, EDS, and HRTEM analyses. …”
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Achieving good comprehensive mechanical properties Mg–7Y–2Zn–1Mn alloy via regulating heat treatment prior to hot extrusion by Yulun Luo, Zhihua Dong, Bin Jiang, Zhiying Zheng, Jianxin Zhou, Yongfeng Li, Shengwen Bai, Shiyu Zhong, Jiangfeng Song, Dingfei Zhang

“…The influence of heat treatment prior to hot extrusion on microstructure evolution and mechanical properties are elaborated for Mg–7Y–2Zn–1Mn (wt. %) alloy containing long-period stacking ordered (LPSO) phase. …”
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A multi-component diffusion multiple approach based synergistic regulation of γ' phase stability and mechanical properties in CoTiVNi-based superalloys by J.J. Ruan, H.C. Sun, J.S. Yan, S. Yang, Y. Li, Z.W. Zhang, L.L. Zhu, H. Zhang, N. Ueshima, K. Oikawa, L. Jiang

“…Enhanced fuel efficiency and engine performance have driven interest in Co-based superalloys reinforced by coherent γ′ dispersed in the matrix with low stacking fault energy (SFE). However, poor microstructure stability due to thermodynamically unstable γ′ phases limits their application. …”
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Effect of laser surface melting on superficial morphology and properties of the electrochemical polishing Ti6Al4V alloy by Guolong Wu, Zhenzhen Yang, Yelei Xu, Ye Wang, Haojie Zhang, Yi Tian, Jianhua Yao

“…The research includes microstructure evolution, surface phase and element change, microhardness, and surface corrosion resistance. …”
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Interfacial intermetallic compound layer in friction stir welded Mg/Al joints: Relationship between thickness and the welding temperature history by Xuesong Fu, Ke Chen, Qingsong Zhang, Nannan Chen, Min Wang, Xueming Hua

“…The IMC layer formed through solid-state diffusion and transformation instead of eutectic reaction according to the welding temperature history and interfacial microstructure, and its evolution process was clearly observed by plan view. …”
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Effect of carbonization on chloride penetration in rapid repair mortar derived from solid waste-based CSA cement by Xiangshan Hou, Jingwei Li, Chuang Guan, Xinyan Zhang, Xujiang Wang, Yuzhong Li, Yujie Li, Wenbin Shi, Wenlong Wang

“…The impact of carbonization and the incorporation of hydrothermal carbon on the anti-Cl-permeation characteristics was investigated. The evolution of the mineral phase composition and microstructure of the RRM in response to Cl- corrosion was analyzed. …”
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Achieving a large field-induced polarization and energy density in BaTiO3 films sputter-deposited on Si at 200 °C via a buffer-layer technique by Chao Liu, Jun Ouyang, Yuyao Zhao, Hanfei Zhu, Hongbu Cheng, Zhenyan Liang, Li Wang

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Optimization of grouting reinforcement performance of superfine sulfoaluminate cement composite system by Pengfei WANG, Pengyun YAN, Mingxuan ZHANG

“…Both water-reducing agents can effectively improve the slurry fluidity and prolong the setting time; ② The synergistic effect of retarder and water reducer shows differences: the introduction of 0.2% β-CD in PCE-modified system can make the compressive strength increase by 6.90%−17.18%, but more than the critical dosage of excessive retarder leads to strength attenuation; while the FDN system is compounded by CA dosing, the strength shows a monotonous decreasing trend with the increase of dosage, and the dosage of 0.6% CA dosage causes the strength loss of about 13.78%; fixing the dosage of the two water-reducing agents, with the addition of the corresponding retarder from 0 to 0.6%, the setting time of the grouting material is gradually extended, and the flow degree shows a high and then low change; ③ Microstructure analysis reveals that the water-reducing agent optimizes the morphology of caliche AFt through the regulation of the environment, and the retarding agent promotes the filling of pores with gel by retarding hydration, and the synergistic effect of the two inhibits the transformation of AFt to monosulfide type to a certain extent. …”
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In situ observation of collision and agglomeration behavior of non-metallic inclusions at steel/Ar and steel/slag interfaces by Minghui WU, Limei CHENG, Qing YIN, Xiaolin WU, Deli ZHAO, Abduvokhidovich JUMAEV Akhmadjon, Ying REN, Lifeng ZHANG

“…In situ observation of the evolution of high-temperature microstructure of materials can be performed using the HT-CSLM. …”
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Powders Synthesized from Water Solutions of Sodium Silicate and Calcium and/or Magnesium Chlorides by Tatiana V. Safronova, Alexandra S. Sultanovskaya, Sergei A. Savelev, Tatiana B. Shatalova, Yaroslav Y. Filippov, Olga V. Boytsova, Vadim B. Platonov, Tatiana V. Filippova, Albina M. Murashko, Xinyan Feng, Muslim R. Akhmedov

“…Heat treatment of synthesized powders at 400, 600, 800 °C and pressed preceramic samples at 900, 1000, 1100 and 1200 °C were used for investigation of thermal evolution of the phase composition and microstructure of powders and ceramic samples. …”
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Preparation of supported Ru/CN catalysts and their performance in hydrogen generation from the catalytic hydrolysis of ammonia borane by Shuyu LIU, Xinshun CHEN, Wenting REN, Jiajia FENG, Siyu HAO, Xiaoyan WANG, Lixin XU, Chao WAN

“…However, developing an effective catalyst to drive hydrogen evolution via AB hydrolysis remains a significant challenge. …”
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