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

“…The drying kinetics of ATR were evaluated at five temperature levels (35, 45, 55, 65, and 75 ℃). …”
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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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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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Rice Husk Ash and Waste Marble Powder as Alternative Materials for Cement by Mezgebu Debas Yeshiwas, Mitiku Damtie Yehualaw, Betelhem Tilahun Habtegebreal, Wallelign Mulugeta Nebiyu, Woubishet Zewdu Taffese

“…This research assessed cement replacement levels from 0% to 30% in 5% increments, evaluating the fresh, mechanical, durability, and microstructural properties of the mortar. …”
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Ultralight biomedical TC4-Cu alloy achieveing superior mechanical properties and osseointegration by Zonghao Li, Xuanyi Shen, Hongyan Hu, Chengguo Mei, Zhitong Kui, Zhengyuan He, Zhenhua Li, Yehua Jiang

“…Here, honeycomb-structured porous TC4-5Cu alloys (pore size: 500 ∼ 800 μm, lateral through pores: 250 μm) are fabricated via laser powder bed fusion to overcome this challenge, and their microstructure, mechanical properties and in vivo biocompatibility are evaluated. …”
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Recycled Carbonyl Iron-Biodegradable PLA Auxetic Composites: Investigating Mechanical Properties of 3D-Printed Parts Under Quasi-Static Loading by Seyed Amir Ali Bozorgnia Tabary, Naeim Karimi, Haniyeh (Ramona) Fayazfar

“…The analyses included thermogravimetric analyses, differential scanning calorimetry, and microstructural examination, alongside compression tests to assess strength and absorption capabilities. …”
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Effect of Kudzu Flour on the Quality of Fresh Wet Rice Noodle by Yongguang ZHU, Luli MENG, Peng CHEN, Jie CHEN, Tong CHEN, Yuan CHENG, Qianwei CHENG

“…Furthermore, the microstructure and protein-starch cross-linking of the noodles with 10% kudzu flour addition were superior to those in the other samples. …”
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Additive manufacturing of metal matrix composites by Mohan Sai Kiran Kumar Yadav Nartu, Priyanshi Agrawal

“…A particular focus will be on microstructural evolution and microstructure-property relationships. …”
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Experimental and Numerical Investigation on Mechanical Properties of Large-Diameter Metallurgically Clad Pipes by Feng Wang, Yanan Gao, Zhiguo Hu, Shuo Yang, Zhenying Cui, Rui Fu, Lin Yuan

“…Uniaxial tensile testing with digital image correlation reveals uniform deformation between the base and clad layers until interfacial failure initiates at an average strain threshold of 34.17%. Microstructural characterization shows continuous metallurgical bonding, with the X65 layer exhibiting polygonal ferrite and bainitic phases, contrasting with the austenitic equiaxed grain structure of Alloy625. …”
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Multiscale insights into temperature effects on the sliding wear of a martensitic stainless steel by Ziqiao Gong, Xujia Wang, Ling Li, Kun Zhang, Shijia Yu, JiaQi Li, Zhenbin Cai, Qubo He, Weiyi Chou, Zhao Shen

“…The effects of temperature on wear resistance, microstructural changes, and wear mechanisms were evaluated through measurements of coefficient of friction (COF), wear rate, wear scar morphology, and oxide layer characteristics. …”
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Study on the Effects of CeO₂ on the Micro-Structure and Wear Resistance of CuCrZr Plasma Cladding Coatings by Yang Wang, Hongjun Xiang, Genrong Cao, Zhiming Qiao, Qing’ao Lv, Xichao Yuan, Chunyan Liang, Qirui Wang

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Investigate on dissimilar welding of high-entropy alloy and 310S with various fillers by Chihhsien Liao, Tingen Shen, Weichen Hsu, Hsiencheng Wu, Chenchou Chung, Chunlung Peng, Chewei Tsai

“…This study investigates the microstructure and mechanical properties of non-equimolar CoCrFeMoNi high-entropy alloy (HEA) and SUS310S stainless steel dissimilar welds using different filler materials. …”
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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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Double-sided friction stir welding and processing of 6082-T6 aluminium alloy plates: Analysis and characterization of mechanical properties by Tankiso Lawrence Ngake, Kadephi Vuyolwethu Mjali

“…The effects of multi-pass friction stir welding (FSW) and processing on the microstructure and mechanical properties of the double-sided weld joint of aluminum 6082 alloys were evaluated. …”
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Synthesis and characterization of polyurethane based on hydroxyl terminated polybutadiene and reinforced by carbon nanotubes by S.A. Shokry, A.K. El Morsi, M.S. Sabaa, R.R. Mohamed, H.E. El Sorogy

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Rapid defect prediction and optimisation method for Ti-modified AlCuMg alloys processed by laser powder-bed fusion by Ziqian Wang, Yuhan Qian, Tengteng Sun, Yakai Xiao, Zijue Tang, Yi Wu, Hua Sun, Xingtian Liu, Haowei Wang, Hongze Wang

“…However, an effective material design method, which considers processing parameters and solidification microstructure, is currently absent. Accordingly, the present work proposed a comprehensive model with which the formation of hot-tearing cracks and lack-of-fusion pores could be more efficiently predicted. …”
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Mechanical and Tribological Properties of SPS-Sintered Y-TZP: The Effect of Sintering Temperature by Dávid Medveď, Jana Andrejovská, Viktor Puchý

“…These findings suggest that for low-yttria compositions, higher SPS temperatures can trigger detrimental microstructural changes that degrade toughness. The results provide crucial insights for tailoring SPS parameters and Y-TZP compositions for specific high-performance applications, balancing the competing requirements of hardness and fracture toughness.…”
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