Microstructural investigation of low-activity and high-activity aluminide coatings fabricated by vapor phase aluminizing on IN792 superalloy by Ali Azari Beni, Saeed Rastegari

“…After coating, the microstructure and formation of the coating were evaluated using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and Energy-Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDS) mapping. …”
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Comparative Analysis using Electrical Discharge Machining to Determine the Impact of Powder Particles on Inconel-800 by Satish Kumar, Sujeet Kumar Chaubey, Harvinder Singh, Suyog Jhavar

“…A scanning electron microscope and energy dispersive spectrograph were used to analyze the microstructural analysis and elemental composition of the work specimens.…”
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Oxidation characteristics of Ti-6Al-4V machining scraps and their influence on microstructure and fracture behavior in recycled alloys by Zhang Keren, Tian Shuai, Zhang Yuzhe, He Junli, Zhang Nailu, Wang Lei, Zhang Xiaoyong

“…Furthermore, to evaluate the characteristics of recycled alloy processed through color-based oxide sorting, microstructural evolution and fracture mechanisms were compared between virgin and recycled Ti-6Al-4V alloy. …”
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The Effect of Okra Seed (Abelmoschus esculentus) Powder Supplementation on Nutritional, Textural, Microstructural, and Sensory Properties of Gluten-Free Muffins by Altan Sahan, Ezgi Ozgoren Capraz

“…In the present study, muffins were prepared with part of the rice flour substituted by okra seed powder (OSP) (15, 30, and 45%) and the nutritional, textural, microstructural, and sensory properties of the gluten-free muffins were evaluated. …”
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Colocasia esculenta leaf extracted cobalt oxide nanoparticles: A comprehensive investigation of the microstructural, morphological, antibacterial, and photocatalytic activity by Md. Estabrak Ahammod Sakib, Md. Lael Hasan, Hridoy Roy, Md. Mahfujul Hasan, Md. Mintu Ali

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Mechanical Behavior of Aluminum and Graphene Nanopowder-Based Composites by K Ch Sekhar, Raviteja Surakasi, Dr. Pallab Roy, P.Jacquline Rosy, T.K. Sreeja, S Raja, Velivela Lakshmikanth Chowdary

“…A scanning electron microscope (SEM) is used to examine the microstructure. The specimen is evaluated using ANSYS. …”
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Research progress of laser powder bed fusion of Ti2AlNb-based alloys: Microstructure, defects and properties by Jianfa Liao, Aoqi Fan, Haojie Luo, Yulei Du

“…Finally, we propose future development directions, including the design of new alloy compositions, crack control, optimization of heat treatment processes, and performance evaluation of practical engineering components.…”
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Microstructure and mechanical properties of Ti6Al4V and Al12A12 diffusion bonding interface by HUANG Xi-na, LANG Li-hui, WANG Gang, DUAN Wen

“…Hot isostatic pressing (HIP) was used to join two dissimilar aerospace alloys, namely Al12A12 and Ti6Al4V, for the first time. The microstructure and compositional evolutions were evaluated in the joint interface by scanning electron microscopy, energy dispersive spectroscopy, and X-ray diffraction. …”
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Exploring the Dual Nature of Olive Husk: Fiber/Aggregate in Lightweight Bio-Concrete for Enhanced Hygrothermal, Mechanical, and Microstructural Properties by Halima Belhadad, Nadir Bellel, Ana Bras

“…Uniquely, this work harnesses the intrinsic dual nature of OH as both a fibrous reinforcement and a porous aggregate, without further fractionation, to evaluate its influence on the hygrothermal and mechanical behavior of cementitious composites. …”
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The Influence of Zn and Ca Addition on the Microstructure, Mechanical Properties, Cytocompatibility, and Electrochemical Behavior of WE43 Alloy Intended for Orthopedic Applications by Mircea Cătălin Ivănescu, Corneliu Munteanu, Ramona Cimpoeșu, Maria Daniela Vlad, Bogdan Istrate, Fabian Cezar Lupu, Eusebiu Viorel Șindilar, Alexandru Vlasa, Cristinel Ionel Stan, Maria Larisa Ivănescu, Georgeta Zegan

“…This study aimed to develop a novel Mg-Zn-Ca alloy system based on WE43 alloy, evaluating the influence of Zn and Ca additions on microstructure, mechanical properties, cytocompatibility, and electrochemical behavior for potential use in biodegradable orthopedic applications. …”
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Microstructure, interfacial reaction and shearing property of Sn-58Bi solder joints reinforced by Zn particles during isothermal aging by Xin Yao, Xin Yao, Shuang Tian, Shuang Tian, Minhao Zhou, Honghao Jiao, Honghao Jiao, Jianfeng Wang, Jianfeng Wang, Bo Wang, Bo Wang

“…In this paper, micro-sized Zn particles were added into Sn-58Bi solder flux to form Sn-58Bi-xZn composite solder. The evolution of microstructure, interfacial IMCs and shearing properties during long-term aging were investigated. …”
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Investigation on high Mn austenitic lightweight steels weldability via GTAW overlay welding and butt-welding operations by Giacomo Villa, Silvia Barella, Davide Mombelli, Andrea Gruttadauria, Carlo Mapelli, Shaad Ahmad

“…The high concentration of chemical elements in these steels leads to critical phenomena, notably Mn evaporation and κ-carbide precipitation, both of which can significantly influence the microstructure. Mn evaporation may result in an inhomogeneous chemical composition, leading to variations in microstructure and mechanical properties. κ-carbide precipitation, while typically utilized as a strengthening mechanism, may cause an undesirable reduction in ductility. …”
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Microstructure evolution and shear strength in CoCrFeNi/AISI 304 joint by vacuum brazing with BNi-2 filler metal by Xueting Zhang, Juan Wang, Qiang Xu, Kun Liu, Guoliang Qin

“…In this work, the brazing of CoCrFeNi HEA and AISI 304 steel was conducted by BNi-2 filler metal in a vacuum of 10−4Pa, and a CoCrFeNi/AISI 304 joint was obtained. The interfacial microstructure evolution, brazing mechanism, and mechanical properties of the joints were evaluated. …”
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Enhanced radiation shielding via incorporating europium oxide in 316L stainless steel: Synthesis, physical, microstructural, shielding, and mechanical properties by H.O. Tekin, Nihal Yayla, M.Gökhan Albayrak, Ömer Güler, Duygu Sen Baykal, Hessa Alkarrani, Ghada ALMisned

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EDM-based analysis of Fe-based shape memory alloys using Cu-W electrodes with multiple output optimization and microstructural validation by Ranjit Singh, Sambit Satpathy, Dhirendra Kumar Shukla, Ravi Pratap Singh, Rajeev Trehan, Jibitesh Kumar Panda, Biplab Bhattacharjee

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Microstructural, Mechanical and Fresh-State Performance of BOF Steel Slag in Alkali-Activated Binders: Experimental Characterization and Parametric Mix Design Method by Lucas B. R. Araújo, Daniel L. L. Targino, Lucas F. A. L. Babadopulos, Heloina N. Costa, Antonio E. B. Cabral, Juceline B. S. Bastos

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Epoxy/PCL nanocomposites: Effect of layered silicate on structure and behavior by J. Rotrekl, L. Matejka, L. Kapralkova, A. Zhigunov, J. Hromadkova, I. Kelnar

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Impact of Steel Fibers and Carbon Nanotubes on the Strength and Quality of Cementitious Composites by Nikolaos Chousidis

“…The investigation included physicomechanical property evaluations, microstructural analysis, and ultrasonic pulse velocity (UPV) tests. …”
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Effect of Chemical Composition and Annealing Parameters for Advanced Packaging Steel Applications by Yasemin Kılıç, Ramazan Uzun, Ümran Başkaya

“…In this study, the effects of chemical composition and annealing parameters on the phase transformation behavior, microstructure, and mechanical properties of packaging steels were investigated. …”
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Effect of pulsed current frequency on alloy chemistry, microstructure, and mechanical responses of Hastelloy B-2 superalloy in gas tungsten arc welding process by Mehdi Khalasi Dezfuli, Ali Heidary Moghadam, Mehdi Ghobeiti Hasab, Rouholah Ashiri

“…At the same time, detailed microstructural analysis, chemical composition evaluation, and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) of fracture surfaces were performed to uncover the underlying mechanisms. …”
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