Effect of grain size on mechanical properties and tribological behavior of size-tunable high entropy diboride ceramics obtained by two-step SPS sintering by Yao Yang, Jianqiang Bi, Linjing Qiao, Guandong Liang, Shuyong Liang, Shushuai Liu, Shaoyin Wang, Hongyu Gong, Zhao Qian, Jinwang Shi, Weiqiang Li

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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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Simulation Study on Directional Solidification of Titanium–Aluminum Alloy Based on Liquid Metal Cooling Method by Feng Li, Hong Huang, Xiao Zong, Kehan Wang, Han Liu, Xuejun Liu, Xianfei Ding

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Subsequent enhancement of mechanical properties using heat treatment of steel/copper bimetallic structures manufactured by laser powder bed fusion by Jie Chen, Guijun Bi, Dake Zhao, Di Wang, Mingkang Zhang, Yunmian Xiao

“…This work discusses in detail the microstructure evolution under different annealing treatments as well as the underlying mechanisms for the improvement of mechanical properties, providing a simple and effective method for post-treatment reinforcing the heterogeneous interface of 316L/CuSn10 bimetallic structure fabricated by LPBF.…”
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Enhanced red hardness through fine carbides in M2 high-speed steel fabricated via electron beam powder bed fusion by Yingkang Wei, Yufeng Zhang, Xin Chu, Shufeng Yang, Jianyong Wang, Wenpeng Jia, Jilei Zhu, Shifeng Liu

“…This study investigated the microstructural evolution and hardness variation of EB-PBF fabricated M2 HSS under simulated tool service conditions (500–600 °C, 1–3 cycles, 1 h per cycle). …”
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Artificial intelligence and molecular dynamics assisted analysis of wear behavior of high entropy alloys by Ling Qiao, Junya Inoue, Jingchuan Zhu

“…Our findings revealed the deformation mechanisms and microstructure evolution during the friction and wear process, offering a new perspective for designing alloys with excellent wear resistance in the future.…”
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Taguchi-based optimisation of FSW parameters for advancement in aerospace materials: Al-Li 2060 alloy by Noah E. El-Zathry, Stephen Akinlabi, Wai Lok Woo, Vivek Patel, Rasheedat M. Mahamood

“…The focus is on the impact of tool axial force and speeds on the microstructural evolution, mechanical properties, and surface integrity of the welded joints. …”
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Drying kinetics and characteristics of Acori tatarinowii rhizoma under hot air thin-layer drying at different temperatures by Yingna Le, Kun Shi, Chengfu Wang, Jingying Guo, Yaohui Ye, Yuexing Ma, Ruiping Wang, Fangyan Cai, Shaolong Ma, Jinlian Zhang, Lingyun Zhong

“…This study provides the first comprehensive analysis of drying temperature effects on ATR, uniquely correlating thermal parameters with surface morphology, microstructural evolution, and volatile compound preservation. …”
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English-Latvian Dictionaries in the Age of Electronic Lexicography by Laura Karpinska

“…The analysis focuses on the evaluation of dictionary microstructure, the accessibility of information, the adaptability of user interface, the use of dictionary-internal and external links and the sources of lexicographical data in the general English-Latvian electronic dictionary. …”
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Optimizing corrosion resistance of the Mg–4Zn-0.5Y-0.5Nd alloy by regulation of secondary phase and grain structure by C.C. Zhao, W.T. Ouyang, M. Wen, C. Yang, D.K. Xu, Y.F. Zheng, T.F. Xi, L.Y. Sheng

“…The Mg–4Zn-0.5Y-0.5Nd alloy was designed and fabricated using conventional casting and subsequently heat treatment to optimize its microstructure and corrosion properties. The effects of secondary phase morphology and grain structure on the in vitro corrosion behavior of the alloy were systematically investigated to elucidate the corresponding mechanisms. …”
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Characterization of NiAl layers deposited by atmospheric plasma spray (APS) by Darko Veljić, Đorđe Janaćković, Darko Bajić

“…In this paper analyzed were the mechanical properties and microstructure of the Ni30Al coating layers deposited using atmospheric plasma spray (APS). …”
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Understanding the performance improvement mechanism of Ti/steel clad plates fabricated by double-layered hot rolling by Yue Wu, Renhao Wu, Haiming Zhang, Tao Wang, Qingxue Huang, Hyoung Seop Kim

“…Through comprehensive microstructure characterizations and finite element method (FEM) analysis, we elucidated the influence of assembly configurations on microstructural evolution and mechanical properties. …”
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Multi laser beams directed energy deposition of a high-strength and high-toughness TC11 titanium alloy with coaxial wire feeding by J.Q. Yao, Y.S. Wang, X.W. Liu, X.F. Chen, S.M. Chen, L. Hu, H.T. Liu, Y.H. Qian, Y. Cheng, B. Song, C.Z. Yan, Y.S. Shi

“…The combined effects of a lower thermal gradient and heterogeneous nucleation, resulting from coaxial wire feeding, are essential in refining the microstructure of materials used in coaxial WLDED. As a result, the fundamental mechanisms underlying microstructural evolution and the improvement of tensile properties through multi-laser beam WLDED with a coaxial processing head have been elucidated.…”
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Impact of Strength Parameters and Material Structure of Bone Plates on Displacement of Bone Fragments in the Injured Area by Arkadiusz Szarek, Grzegorz Golański, Zbigniew Bałaga, Marcin Godzierz, Mariusz Radecki

“…In order to assess the influence of material parameters of the plate on the biomechanics of the bone–bone plate system, microstructural and strength tests were performed, i.e., three-point bending tests, chemical composition and hardness assessments, as well as evaluation of the state of internal stresses in the tested materials. …”
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Effect of Addition Amount on Rheological, Structural, and Sensory Properties of Whole-Grain Sweet Potato Noodles Using Extrusion by Yan Zeng, Jie Wang, Mengxiao Bao, Yue Wu, Zhigang Chen

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Obtaining Single-Layer Superaustenitic Stainless Steel Weld Claddings by the GMAW Process with Rotating Electrode: Influence of the Shielding Gas by Hiron Akira Yamada Magalhães, Jeferson Frederico Monteiro Costa, Jorge Carlos Ferreira Jorge, Luís Felipe Guimarães de Souza, Matheus Campolina Mendes, Humberto Nogueira Farneze, Leonardo Sales Araújo

“…The weld bead profile and microstructure were studied through optical and scanning electron microscopy and electron backscattering diffraction techniques. …”
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Investigation of mechanical properties and hydration of low-carbon magnesium and calcium-rich waste powder geopolymer paste by Changming Li, Xudong Yang, Dongyang Jia, Shunbo Zhao, Guanfeng Liu, Yaozong Wang, Wanjiao Li, Wenyu Song

“…The hydration products and microstructures of LMWP were investigated by XRD, TG-DTG, and SEM-EDS. …”
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Impact of nano sized SiC and Gr on mechanical properties of aerospace grade Al7075 composites by M. Ravikumar, Rudra Naik

“…In this study, Al7075, reinforced with nano size SiC - Gr was produced by a stir casting technique and its microstructure and mechanical behavior were evaluated. …”
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Deep learning-driven medical image analysis for computational material science applications by Li Lu, Mingpei Liang

“…However, its application in computational material science remains underexplored, despite the increasing need for automated microstructure analysis and defect detection. Traditional image processing methods in material science often rely on handcrafted feature extraction and threshold-based segmentation, which lack adaptability to complex microstructural variations. …”
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Physicochemical Properties of Cementitious Materials with Spent Coffee Ground Ash by Yoonsuk Choi, Byoungsun Park

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