A novel strategy for promoting corrosion and wear resistance of Mg-Li alloys: Gradient eutectic high-entropy alloy coating induced by in-situ bidirectional diffusion by Xin Wen, Xiufang Cui, Yufei Liu, Ye Zhang, Haoliang Tian, Simin Wan, Lipeng Jiang, Guo Jin

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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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Synergistic Effect of Alccofine as Partial Replacement of Cement and M-Sand as Sand Substitution in Concrete for the Assessment of Mechanical and Microstructural Properties by Yellinedi Madhavi, R.S. Ravichandran, J.Saravanan, N. VenkataSairam Kumar

“…The Compressive strength and ultrasonic pulse velocity were assessed after 3, 7, 14, 28, 56, and 90 days of curing, and split tensile strength and flexure strength were evaluated after 28 and 90 days of curing. The samples prepared for SEM, EDS, and XRD tests were carried out to investigate the microstructure of the concrete matrix of M25 and M40 mixes after 28 days of curing. …”

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

“…OH was incorporated at 0%, 10%, and 20% by weight, and the resulting concretes were subjected to a comprehensive characterization of their thermal, hygric, mechanical, and microstructural properties. Thermal performance metrics included conductivity, specific heat capacity, diffusivity, effusivity, time lag, and predicted energy savings. …”
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Effect of Microstructural Constituents on Hydrogen Embrittlement Resistance of API X60, X70, and X80 Pipeline Steels by Seung-Hyeok Shin, Dong-Kyu Oh, Sang-Gyu Kim, Byoungchul Hwang

“…This study describes how microstructural constituents affected the hydrogen embrittlement resistance of high-strength pipeline steels. …”
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Effect of variable-rate non-isothermal aging on microstructure, mechanical properties, and corrosion behavior of Al–Zn–Mg alloy by Donghui Yang, Haitao Zhang, Xu Li, Jingong Qin, Zibin Wu, Cheng Guo, Ke Qin, Hiromi Nagaumi, Ping Wang, Bingjiao Yu, Ziping Li

“…A comprehensive study was conducted to evaluate the effects of non-isothermal aging (NIA) processes with varying rates on the microstructure, mechanical properties, and corrosion resistance of an Al-7.6Zn-2.4Mg-0.2Cu-0.2Cr-0.5Mn-0.15Zr alloy. …”
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Combined Effects of Compound Low-Sodium Alternative Salts and Vacuum Tumbling on the Quality, Water Distribution, and Microstructure of Marinated Beef by Yanfeng Huang, Shujie Yang, Longtao Zhang, Song Miao, Zhiyong Xu, Baodong Zheng, Kaibo Deng

“…The effects of 4% NaCl static marination (F), CLSAS static marination (L), and CLSAS vacuum tumbling (VT-L) on the physicochemical properties, water distribution, and microstructure of marinated beef were evaluated. Compared with F, L maintained similar yield and color, reduced cooking loss, and improved texture while lowering sodium content. …”
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Investigation of microstructure and corrosion behavior of friction stir welded dissimilar joints AA5754-O to AA5052-O by Atef Hassanein, Ibrahim Hassab-Allah, Hamada Hussein Morsy, Mohamed AbuOkail

“…Electrochemical corrosion tests (potentiodynamic polarization), microstructural analyses (optical and SEM), and statistical tools (ANOVA) were used to evaluate weld integrity and identify optimal parameters. …”
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Effect of Basalt Fiber Addition on Static-Dynamic Mechanical Behaviors and Microstructure of Stabilized Soil Compositing Cement and Fly Ash by Ziming Cao, Qinyong Ma, Hongwei Wang

“…The purpose of this article is to evaluate the influence of basalt fiber content on the static-dynamic mechanical properties and microstructure of cement-fly ash-stabilized soil. …”
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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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Impact of Vegetal Protein on the Physicochemical and Microstructural Properties of Microencapsulated Mexican Red Pitaya (<i>Stenocereus thurberi</i>) Juice by David Neder-Suárez, Carmen Oralia Meléndez-Pizarro, Esther Pérez-Carrillo, Jesús Alberto Vázquez-Rodríguez, María del Cielo Valdez-Cárdenas, Martha Graciela Ruiz-Gutiérrez, Carlos Abel Amaya-Guerra, Francisco Paraguay-Delgado, Armando Quintero-Ramos

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Microstructure and tribological properties of WC-12Ni/Cu composite coating prepared by laser cladding on 45 steel surface by Fulong Zhang, Junquan Zhang, Lu Ping, Zhang Wentao, Shuangyu Liu, Huang Chuanjin, Zhang Qiushi, Bo Cui, Wang Binhua

“…The results showed that, in terms of microstructure, element diffusion occurred around the WC particles, and partial dissolution of WC particles at their sharp corners led to the formation of new compounds with other elements. …”
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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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Microstructural analysis and preliminary wear assessment of wire arc additive manufactured AA 5083 aluminum alloy for lightweight structures by Prasanna Nagasai Bellamkonda, Maheshwar Dwivedy, Kaushik N.Ch

“…Using SEM and XRD, microstructural changes during the WAAM process are analyzed, and tensile testing evaluates the mechanical properties, including ultimate tensile strength (UTS) and elongation. …”
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Physical, Compressive Strength, and Microstructural Characteristics of Alkali-Activated Engineered Composites Incorporating MgO, MWCNTs, and rGO by Mohammad Ali Hossain, Khandaker M. A. Hossain

“…The effects of material variables, namely binary or ternary combination source materials (fly ash C or F and ground granulated blast furnace slag ‘GGBFS’), two types of reagents with varying chemical ratios and dosages of additives (from 0 to 5% MgO and from 0 to 6% MWCNT/rGO), on the physical (slump flow, flow time, flow velocity, and density), hardness (compressive strength from 0 to 180 days and 28-day ultrasonic pulse velocity ‘UPV’), and micro-structural (SEM/EDS, XRD and FTIR) properties were evaluated. All these variables, individually or combined, influenced the properties and microstructural aspects of AAECs. …”
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Analyzing microstructural features, surface topography, and scratch resistance of innovative nano-composites coated with high velocity air-fuel technology by G. J. Naveen, P. Sampathkumaran, A. Sathyanarayanaswamy, Avinash Lakshmikanthan

“…All of the compositions that were treated have undergone microstructure investigations. A scratch test is conducted in accordance with ASTM guidelines. …”
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Hot Deformation Behavior and Hot Processing Map of 50CrVA Spring Steel by Yang Zhao, Jian Zheng, Zhi Liu, Liqing Chen

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Effects of Particle Sizes on Alkaline Water Electrolytic Catalytic Properties of Laser Sprayed Nickel Coatings by QI Haotian, GE Chengjie, YE Xinyu, GUI Xionghui, ZHANG Qinhao, REN Lu, CHEN Xiuyong, SUO Xinkun

Subjects: “…hydrogen production by alkaline water electrolysis； laser spraying； nickel coating； particle size； hydrogen evolution reaction；oxygen evolution reaction； microstructure…”
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Influence of themo-mechanical treatments and microstructural state on the fatigue behaviour of a weld seam: case of API X60 steel by Fethi Sebaa, Benattou Bouchouicha

“…This fatigue cracking rate transversal to the welding direction initially presents an aspect similar to that of BM but registers a delay as soon as the crack tip enters the second zone (HAZ) then it progresses rapidly. This evolution is characterized by a disturbance due to the repeated change of microstructure.…”
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Effect of Heat Treatment on Microstructure and Residual Stress of a Nickel-Cobalt-Based Superalloy Produced by Laser Powder Bed Fusion by Chengjun Wang, Renren Zheng, Xiaolong Liu, Meijuan Li, Dongfeng Chen

“…The investigation systematically examined the impact of heat treatment, specifically solution treatment and solution treatment followed by aging treatment, on the microstructural characteristics and the evolution of residual stress within the alloy. …”
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