Design and Research on the Preparation of Pervious Concrete Using Carbonized Steel Slag as a Full Component by Xiao Chen, Kai Zhang, Benren Wang, Zhiqiang Wu, Mingkai Zhou

“…The results demonstrate that when CaO and MgO contents reached 5% and 15%, respectively, the 28d compressive strength of mortar increased by 134.49% compared to the reference group. Microstructural analysis confirmed that CaO reacted to form CaCO₃ crystals, while MgO enhanced strength by regulating CaCO₃ crystal morphology to optimize product structure. …”
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Structural and Morphological Investigation of Calcium-Silicate-Based Bioceramics Prepared from Eggshell via Conventional Approach by Maroua H. Kaou, Csaba Balázsi, Katalin Balázsi

“…The effect of the CaO/SiO₂ weight ratio and the calcination period of the eggshells on the microstructural features including apparent density, phase evolution, and morphological properties were investigated. …”
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The potential scalability of High-pressure sliding technique for developing ultrafine grained material with enhanced mechanical properties of AA7075 by Eman M. Zayed, Mostafa Shazly, Ahmed El-Sabbagh, Nahed A. El-Mahallawy

“…The utilization of Electron Backscatter Diffraction (EBSD) provided crucial insights into microstructural evolution and determination of grain size in SPD-processed samples. …”
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Temperature-dependent degradation of Al2O3—CrAl-O—Cr-O—Al-O multilayer coatings on ferritic-martensitic steels in oxygen-saturated lead–bismuth eutectic by Jiaojiao Ma, Lili Xing, Jie Tan, Hui Wang, Xiujie He, Xing Yin

“…The phase transformation and microstructural evolution of the coating, owing to temperature and element diffusion, were characterized in detail at the microscale. …”
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Understanding the creep behaviors and mechanisms of Mg-Gd-Zn alloys via machine learning by Shuxia Ouyang, Xiaobing Hu, Qingfeng Wu, Jeong Ah Lee, Jae Heung Lee, Chenjin Zhang, Chunhui Wang, Hyoung Seop Kim, Guangyu Yang, Wanqi Jie

“…However, the multiple alloying elements and various heat treatment conditions, combined with complex microstructural evolution during creep tests, bring great challenges in understanding and predicting creep behaviors. …”
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Electron microscopy data on irradiation effects in glassy carbon, nuclear graphite, pyrolytic carbon, and carbon fibersMendeley Data by J. David Arregui-Mena, Takaaki Koyanagi, David A. Cullen, Michael J. Zachman, Yan-Ru Lin, Kyle Everett, Sabrina Gonzalez-Calzada, Phillip D. Edmondson, Tyler J. Gerczak, Yutai Katoh, Nidia C. Gallego

“…In situ electron irradiation experiments further illustrate the real-time microstructural evolution of glassy carbon during exposure. …”
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Oxygen Vacancy in Magnéli Phases and Its Effect on Thermoelectric Performances by Zhou Guan, Chuangshi Feng, Hongquan Song, Lingxu Yang, Xin Wang, Huijun Liu, Jiawei Zhang, Fanqian Wei, Xin Yuan, Hengyong Yang, Yu Tang, Fuxiang Zhang

“…The relationships between the phase evolution, microstructural features, and thermoelectric performance were investigated systematically. …”
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Study on mechanism of influence of low temperature freeze-thaw cycle on spontaneous combustion characteristics of coal gangue by Xun Zhang, Ning Ma, Bing Lu, Fengwei Dai, Ge Huang, Huimin Liang, Chen Yu

“…In order to investigate the influence of the number of freeze-thaw cycles (freeze-thaw) on the spontaneous combustion characteristics of coal gangue, this study simulated the alpine environment and examined the spontaneous combustion characteristics of coal gangue after undergoing multiple freeze-thaw cycles. The evolution of the macro-oxidative exothermic properties and microstructural characteristics of the gangue during the freeze-thaw cycles were analyzed by X-ray diffraction (XRD), low-temperature N2 adsorption (LTNA), programmed temperature-expanded oxidation (PTO), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), and other experimental means. …”
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Research on the macro-microscopic mechanical characteristics and correlations of warm frozen soil under dynamic and static loads by Hu Zhang, Lijun Xing, Shengjin Zhang, Jintao Hu, Jun Zhao, Lang Dai, Zheng Li, Feng Liu

“…Finally, Micro-CT technology is applied to observe the microstructural changes and microcrack development in warm frozen soil under both static and dynamic loads. …”
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Sustainable one-part engineered geopolymer composite with thermal insulation in coastal region: Utilizing red mud dual-function as precursor and activator by Hangbo Bi, Ziming Tang, Fei Wang, Lingzhi Li, Bakhadir Mirzaev, Kequan Yu, Lingfei Liu

“…Microstructural analysis revealed that increased RM incorporation and reduced alkali suppressed geopolymerization gel formation, compromising matrix densification while rarely affecting fiber-matrix interfacial bonding. …”
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Effect of nanostructured MgO directly grown on pure magnesium substrate on its in vitro corrosion and bioactivity behaviour by Majid Shahsanaei, Masoud Atapour, Morteza Shamanian, Nastaran Farahbakhsh, Swathi N.V. Raghu, Torsten Kowald, Sybille Krauß, Seyedsina Hejazi, Shiva Mohajernia, Manuela S. Killian

“…Biomineralization studies demonstrated the uniform formation of apatite with a Ca/P ratio of 1.35 on the nanostructured surface after 14 days in simulated body fluid (SBF), surpassing that of microstructured MgO. Hydrogen evolution decreased from 912±38 µL cm-2 for untreated Mg to 615±32 µL cm-2 for the Mg/MgO nanostructure and 545±29 µL cm-2 for the Mg/MgO/HA sample. …”
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Dynamic tensile mechanical properties and damage fracture mechanisms of saturated frozen sandstone by Ming Li, Fuqiang Zhu, Yiwen Mao, Peng Wu, Yanlong Chen, Ketong Wu, Jiazhi Zhang, Hao Yu

“…Furthermore, the micro-damage evolution is closely linked to freezing temperature, being affected by internal moisture conditions, the material’s brittle–ductile transition behavior, and its microstructural characteristics.…”
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Research Progress on Microwave Synthesis of 3d Transition Metal (Mn, Fe, Co, and Ni) Oxide Nanomaterials for Supercapacitors by Chengqi Sun, Maosheng Ge, Shuhuang Tan, Yichen Liu, Haowei Wang, Wenhao Jiang, Shoujun Zhang, Yin Sun

“…These effects enable precise microstructural tuning, leading to an increased specific surface area and a higher density of active sites, ultimately enhancing specific capacitance, rate capability, and cycling stability. …”
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Atomic-Scale Study on the Composition Optimization and Deformation Mechanism of FeNiAl Alloys by Chen Chen, Yachen Gui, Xingchang Tang, Yufeng Li, Changbo Wang, Jie Sheng, Zhijian Zhang, Xuefeng Lu, Junqiang Ren

“…During tensile deformation, this alloy demonstrates a complex microstructural evolution, including dislocation slip, phase transformations, and deformation twinning. …”
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Atomic-scale understanding of the effects of Cr and Ti on γ′ growth kinetics in the Ni–Al-X ternary system: Diffusion couple technique and DFT study by Xinyu Gao, Yuan Tian, Xin Wen, Shichang Qiao, Fengzhen Wang, Na Li, Zhikang Xia, Yongqianag Wang, Shuai Liu, Chao Yuan

“…These insights aid in designing Ni-based superalloys with improved microstructural stability and high-temperature performance.…”
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Multiscale Characterization of Thermo-Hydro-Chemical Interactions Between Proppants and Fluids in Low-Temperature EGS Conditions by Bruce Mutume, Ali Ettehadi, B. Dulani Dhanapala, Terry Palisch, Mileva Radonjic

“…This study systematically investigates the response of commercial proppants to coupled thermo-hydro-chemical (THC) effects, focusing on chemical stability and microstructural evolution. Four proppant types were evaluated: an ultra-low-density ceramic (ULD), a resin-coated sand (RCS), and two quartz-based silica sands. …”
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Phase Stability and Solidification of 9Cr-ODS Alloys for Wire Additive Manufacturing: A Computational Approach by Sarah Najm Al-Challabi, Ali Samer Muhsan, Thar Mohammed Badri, Mohammad Shakir Nasif

“…While these materials offer remarkable thermomechanical properties, challenges remain in optimizing their phase stability and microstructural evolution during additive manufacturing processes such as Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) and Plasma Additive Manufacturing (PAM). …”
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Exploring high entropy alloys: A review on thermodynamic design and computational modeling strategies for advanced materials applications by Peter Ifeolu Odetola, Bukola Joseph Babalola, Ayodeji Ebenezer Afolabi, Ufoma Silas Anamu, Emmanuel Olorundaisi, Mutombo Christian Umba, Thabang Phahlane, Olusoji Oluremi Ayodele, Peter Apata Olubambi

“…Through a novel case study of a septenary equiatomic Ni-Al-Co-Cr-Cu-Mn-Ti HEA, this analysis demonstrates the utility of these computational tools in unveiling the alloy's phase stability and microstructural evolution, reinforcing the synergy between theoretical predictions and experimental validation. …”
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The interaction between dynamic recrystallization and twinning during the hot compression in a novel nickel-based superalloy by Xingyun Fan, Lingxiang Zhong, Yanzhuo Liu, Jianmin Cui, Hongqiang Du, Yongsheng Wei, Yingnan Shi, Xinmei Hou, Jinhui Wang, Peipeng Jin

“…Isothermal hot compression tests were conducted to obtain true stress-strain curves and the influence of deformation parameters on the microstructural evolution of the NNS alloy was analyzed. …”
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A constitutive model optimizing superalloy performance: The interplay of annealing twins, dislocations, and grain boundaries by Zongpeng Tian, Rui Zhao, Xinshun Diao, Shan Jiang, Debin Shan, Min Wan

“…To elucidate the mechanistic roles of these microstructural features, this study employed high-precision planar argon ion polishing and electron backscatter diffraction to quantitatively characterize the annealing twin volume fraction, dislocation density, and grain size in superalloys heat-treated at various temperatures. …”
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