Effect of magnetic field on precipitation kinetics and shear strength of Sn58Bi-Ni solders by Chuan-jiang Wu, Liang Zhang, Yu-hao Chen, Xin-quan Yu, Quan-Bin Lu, Wei-min Long

“…In this study, Sn58Bi solder and its composites doped with 0.6 wt% Ni nanoparticles (NPs) or microparticles (MPs) were investigated to elucidate the effects of magnetic fields on the behavior of magnetic solders, with particular focus on microstructural evolution, grain orientation, and mechanical performance. …”
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Influence of white etching layer on rolling contact behavior at wheel-rail interface by Qinglin Lian, Guanyu Deng, Hongtao Zhu, Huijun Li, Xi Wang, Zhiming Liu

“…Stress changes along the rail depth matched with the previously reported microstructure evolutions. The current work revealed that the maximum difference in contact stress between the wheel passages of rail matrix and the WEL region (noted as stress variation) rises with the increase of loading pressure, the value of a/b, and Sr; but drops with the friction coefficient (μ). …”
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Revealing the Mineralogical and Petrographic Signs of Fluid-Related Processes in the Kelebia Basement Area (Szeged Basin, S Hungary): A Case Study of Alpine Prograde Metamorphism i... by Andrea Varga, Elemér Pál-Molnár, Béla Raucsik

“…An ongoing controversy about the tectonic position of the study area indicates that its evolution is still not fully understood; however, several important hydrocarbon occurrences are known in the fractured basement reservoirs. …”
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Mechanisms governing the enhanced strain tolerance of segmented APS-TBCs by Liuyu Yang, Yiwen Chen, Dingjun Li, Peng Jiang

“…The discoveries in this study contribute towards comprehending microstructure design and selection of APS-TBCs.…”
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Diffusivities and atomic mobilities in fcc Ni–Mo–Nb alloys: high-throughput experiments and calculations by Meifang Tang, Huixin Liu, Xiangyang Yin, Shiyi Wen, Yong Du

“…It should be noted that the present diffusion investigation is pivotal for predicting microstructure evolutions and designing desired properties for advanced Ni-based superalloys and cemented carbides.…”
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Micro-Mechanism of Strength for Cement-Treated Soil Based on the SEM Experiment: Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis by Liyang Xu, Riqing Xu, Qingfeng Lin, Guohui Feng, Chang Yuan, Zhi Ding

“…Investigating the microstructure of cement-treated soil provides a fundamental understanding of its strength evolution. …”
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Blended brown coal and Class F fly ash based geopolymer by Md. Hamidul Islam, David Law, Yulin Patrisia, Chamila Gunasekara

“…To address these issues this study examines the compressive strength and microstructural evolution of BCFA and Class F fly ash (FA) blended geopolymer mortar at 80 °C curing. …”
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Characterization of the Micro‐Morphology and Compositional Distribution of Chang'e‐5 Lunar Soil Mineral Surfaces Using TOF‐SIMS by Tinglu Song, Jie Liu, Chunlin Zhang, Xinyu Yang, Taiyang Chen, Shunzi Jiang, Fan Xu, Ning Li, Menghua Zhu, Shaolin Li, Meishuai Zou

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Adjusting the early rheology of alkali-activated slag by sodium silicate by Jie Hou, Xiuzhi Zhang, Chong Zhang, Jing Wang, Peiqi Zheng, Jingli Huang, Shuxia Feng, Jinbang Wang, Guangbin Duan

“…The early microstructural evolution process of alkali-activated materials (AAMs) paste plays a crucial role in determining its workability and mechanical properties, which are reflected in the paste’s rheological behavior. …”
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Advancements in operando X-ray techniques for metal additive manufacturing by Kaushalendra K. Singh, Akane Wakai, Atieh Moridi

“…We explore various data analyses that can be performed with time-resolved data, including phase identification, microstructural evolution, tracking melt pool behavior, and defect formation. …”
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Self-compacting concrete with reduced formwork pressures by Jiří Němeček, Pavel Trávníček, Jan Tichý

“…Short interruptions in the casting lead to microstructural changes and flocculation, thixotropy and early strength evolution. …”
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Effect of high chromium content additions in iron-bonded Ti(C,N) cermets: a hardness-toughness tradeoff by Tabeen Halawat Pampori, Mart Kolnes, Kristjan Juhani, Marek Tarraste, Jakob Kübarsepp

“…This study investigates the effect of varying chromium (Cr) concentrations (20, 30, and 40 binder wt%) on the microstructural evolution, phase composition, and mechanical properties of Fe-bonded Ti(C,N)-based cermets. …”
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Mechanisms of corrosive freeze-thaw damage in AA7075 using time-resolved x-ray microtomography and correlative electron microscopy by Ankit Kumar, Eshan Ganju, Daniel Sinclair, Nikhilesh Chawla

“…Damage mechanisms in freeze-thaw and conventional corrosion environments are compared, with correlations to microstructural evolution.…”
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The Variation of Precipitated Phase Investigated with the Usage of Nonlinear Ultrasonic Technique by Jun YOU, Yunxin WU, Hai GONG

“…Through the experimental data results, the fractional change in nonlinear parameter (Δβ/β0) and the change of precipitate phase over the aging time were fitted curve. Microstructural observations confirmed that those fluctuations are due to the formation and evolution of precipitates that occur in a unique precipitation sequence in this alloy. …”
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Effect of annealing on the elastic properties of copper thin films via laser ultrasonics by Yun Young Kim

“…X-ray diffraction analysis revealed dominant crystallite growth in the (111) orientation, suggesting that orientation-dependent microstructural evolution plays a key role in the modulus enhancement due to the elastic anisotropy of Cu.…”
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Investigation on the characterization and modelling of Fracture Process Zone behavior in Concrete Beams subjected to Three-Point Loading Tests by H. S. Vishwanatha, S. Muralidhara, B. K. Raghu Prasad

“…To address this challenge, numerical models have been developed in the present study to investigate the evolution mechanisms of the FPZ. These models serve as valuable tools for simulating and analyzing the intricate behavior occurring at the microstructural level during the fracture process. …”
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Enhancing the ductility of cast Mg-Li alloys via dispersed α-Mg phase mitigating the dimension and distribution of interspersed eutectics along grain boundaries by Yu Wang, Ziyang Xia, Jingpeng Xiong, Gang Zeng, Penghao Wang, Lan Luo, Ruizhi Wu, Jian Wang, Yong Liu

“…In-situ stretching techniques were employed to scrutinize the microstructural evolution of alloys during tensile deformation, elucidating that the deformation compatibility of alloys correlates with the average size of the I-phase and their distribution along GBs and PBs. …”
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Synergistic effects of alkali content and silicate modulus optimization for enhanced properties in alkali-activated ultra-high performance concrete at ambient and high temperature by Yunfeng Qian, Dingyi Yang, Yunxiao Yan, Guosheng Ren, Miao Liu

“…This study comprehensively examines the combined effects of alkali content and silicate modulus on the mechanical properties, moisture transport behavior, and microstructural evolution of alkali-activated ultra-high performance concrete (A-UHPC) under both ambient and elevated temperatures. …”
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Effect of niobium variation on the properties of directed energy deposited CrCoNiCuNbx coatings by Alabi Ayo, Popoola Abimbola, Popoola Olawale, Mathe Ntombi

“…Herein, a CrCoNiCuNbx alloy-system used as coating was developed by directed energy deposition technique, and the effect of niobium variation on microstructural and phase evolution, hardness, wear characteristics and corrosion resistance were studied in comparison to the base alloy (CrCoNiCu) and steel baseplate. …”
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Optimal mix ratio and numerical simulation study of concrete modified by nano-silica synergistically reinforced with basalt fibers by Changxing Zhu, Duo Li, Shengran Zhang, Huazhe Jiao, Jiaqi Guo, Xinming Chen

“…Mechanical tests and microstructural observations were conducted on specimens prepared with the optimal mix. …”
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