Effect of Heat Treatment on Corrosion of an AlCoCrFeNi_2.1 Eutectic High-Entropy Alloy in 3.5 wt% NaCl Solution by Jun Jiang, Haijing Sun, Jie Sun

“…On one hand, this microstructure evolution can make the passive film have more Cr₂O₃ and less Al₂O₃, thereby enhancing its protective properties, as confirmed by the X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy analysis. …”
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Ultrasonic velocity and acoustic emission properties of concrete eroded by sulfate and its damage mechanism by LIU Juan-hong, ZHAO Li, SONG Shao-min, JI Hong-guang

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Surface hydrogenation treatment facilitating ultra-low temperature diffusion bonding of Zr-4 alloy by Xinrui Guo, Qing Chang, Lixia Zhang, Zhan Sun, Bo Zhang, Zeming Wang, Zhenwen Yang, Boyu Zhang

“…The microstructure of the hydrogenated layer was detected as δ-ZrH2 and ε-ZrH2. γ-ZrH phase was detected on the interface between the hydrogenated layer and α-Zr base metal. …”
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Wear-resistant Ti/TiCp composite coatings via synchronous powder supplied wire arc additive manufacturing by Xinxin Guo, Ming Ma, Shuaifeng Zhang, Zhengying Wei

“…The effects of welding current on the composites' microstructure evolution and wear resistance were systematically investigated. …”
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Quasi-superplasticity in an Mg–Li–Al–Y alloy processed by rolling by Furong Cao, Bijin Zhou, Panning Xu, Guangming Xu

“…In order to explore the high temperature ductility of ultra-light magnesium-lithium alloy, a new Mg-7.28Li-2.19Al-0.091Y (LAY720) alloy was prepared by casting and rolling. The microstructural evolution, mechanical properties, model, and deformation mechanism under hot tension were studied by optical microscope, X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscope, energy dispersive spectroscopy, and tensile tester. …”
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Impact of Microwave Pre-Curing on Pore Structure and Environmental Performance of Metakaolin- and Fly Ash-Based Geopolymers by Yanhui Dong, Mohamed R. El-Naggar, Runhui Gao, Yefan Li, Yixin Zhao

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The effect of Zn content on the age-hardening response and precipitation behavior for Al–8Si-0.6Mg-0.1Cu alloys by Lili Hu, Chenggang Wang, Feng Li, Jingqi Zhang, Maohui An, Jinguo Wang, Ruifang Yan

“…However, for the sample of 0Zn and 0.9Zn, the precipitates consist of β'' phase and trace Q′ phase, the Mg–Zn precipitation phase is not found in the microstructure. Finally, a precipitation schematic is proposed based on the precipitation behaviour of the three alloys, which reveal the evolution of the microstructure of the Al–8Si-0.6Mg-0.1Cu-XZn (X=0, 0.9, 3.6) alloy.…”
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Effect of Ultrasound/Ultra-high Pressure Combined with Sous-vide Cooking on the Quality of Spiced Beef by Zhenhua SHI, Daobang TANG, Huaigu YANG, Xueming LIU, Xuping WANG, Yaosheng LIN, Jinhao ZOU, Jingrong CHENG, Mingjun ZHU

“…The color, texture, moisture distribution, and microstructure of the finished product were measured, and a comprehensive quality analysis of the spiced beef was conducted using fuzzy mathematical sensory evaluation. …”
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Characterization of vacuum plasma spray VPS - W coating deposited on stainless steel substrates by Darko Veljić, Časlav Lačnjevac, Marko Rakin

“…The microstructures of the deposited layers were analyzed by means of optical microscopy (OM) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). …”
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Enhancing strength and toughness of 2-GPa-grade press-hardened steel by novel electroshock treatment by Ye Li, Yanli Song, Jue Lu, Junhao Hu, Yanfeng Gu, Yikuan Yang, Lin Hua

“…This study combined electroshock treatment (EST) with conventional hot stamping to address the poor toughness and strength–toughness trade-off in 2-GPa-grade press-hardened steels. Multiscale microstructural characterization and mechanical testing systematically revealed the intrinsic relationship between microstructural evolution and strengthening–toughening mechanisms. …”
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Applications of bamboo fiber and bamboo stem ash with styrene butadiene rubber in cement mortar for sustainable structural application by Prem Kumar Vagestan, Manikandan Periyasamy, V. Vasugi

“…Various mix ratios were developed and analyzed using the Taguchi method, and the results were validated through analysis of variance (ANOVA), microstructural observations, and energy efficiency evaluation. …”
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Microstructural optimization of Gd2O3-Yb2O3-Y2O3 co-stabilized ZrO2/YSZ coatings with enhanced thermal shock resistance by Tianjie Shi, Tong Zhao, Yiqian Guo, Rifei Han, Haoran Peng, Kang Yuan, Qi Zhou, Xiaoxiao Pang, Fang Jia

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Analysis of jute-glass fiber reinforced epoxy hybrid composite by Md Mahadi Hasan, Md Ashraful Islam, Tareq Hassan

“…The composite's physical, mechanical, microstructural, and fracture properties were thoroughly analyzed. …”
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Macro and Micro Characteristics of Extreme Heavy Rainfall Process in Jincheng of Shanxi Province on 11 July 2021 by Hongxia WANG, Aimei MIAO, Guiqiang QIU, Zhiyong QU, Junmei YANG, Linyi LÜ

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Effects of Different Varieties of Proso Millet (Panicum miliaceum L.) Flour on the Quality Characteristics of Crispy Cookies by Yue HU, Zhengzheng TIAN, Enhong GAO, Xiaoke CHANG, Shunshun LIN, Xiaoling TIAN, Mengqin LI

“…Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) was employed to observe the microstructure of the cookies, while Angiotool software was utilized for quantitative analysis of porosity. …”
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Interfacial texture-driven failure behaviors of Gd/Yb co-doped YSZ thermal barrier coatings under thermal cyclic loading: Design and optimization by Kehan Yang, Junmiao Shi, Kaiming Zhang, Xiaolong Chen, Fuqiang Tian, Song Wu, Xiancheng Zhang

“…Specifically, eight interfacial textures were deposited at the interfaces between YSZ and RYSZ (where R represents two rare-earth oxides, Gd2O3 and Yb2O3, R = 6.5 wt%) layers, followed by thermal cycling tests to explore their critical roles in the failure behaviors of DCL TBCs. Microstructural evolutions, phase compositions, and stress variations were investigated in detail. …”
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Effects of Adding Amount of Schizophyllum commune Powder on Quality and Starch Digestibility of Biscuit by Zedong HE, Hui FENG, Lingyan WANG, Lingxin ZHAO, Liping SUN, Yongliang ZHUANG

“…The physical quality and sensory characteristics of five biscuits were evaluated. The digestibility of starch, microstructure and rheological properties of chyme were determined via in vitro biomimetic digestive system. …”
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Corrosion behavior of 316L stainless steel reinforced by dispersed yttria stabilized zirconia fabricated by spark plasma sintering by Lucas de Figueiredo Soares, Francisco Maciel Brito Neto, Lucas Moura Montenegro Reis, Guilherme dos Santos Vacchi, Sergio Neves Monteiro, Carlos Alberto Della Rovere, Vera Lúcia Arantes

“…Additionally, densification, surface morphology, microstructure and mechanical properties were characterized as complementary. …”
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A review on kinetic models of dynamic recrystallization for magnesium alloys by Tong Wang, Xin Liu, Minghai Wang, Yanchao Jiang, Chen Zhou, Qichi Le

“…It can effectively guide the determination of the deformation parameters to control the microstructure and the mechanical properties of the Mg alloys. …”
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Weld Formation and Characteristics of Hot-Wire Laser Welding in Aluminum Alloy Narrow-Gap Joints by Jukkapun Greebmalai, Shun Sadasue, Keita Marumoto, Eakkachai Warinsiriruk, Motomichi Yamamoto

“…The optimal processing conditions result in complete joint formation with four welding passes. Microstructural analysis reveals that the aluminum matrix morphology evolves according to the local thermal history during welding. …”
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