Effect of Cr content on the structure and corrosion properties of (FeCoNi)0.75Cu0.25-xCrx high entropy alloys in 1 M H2SO4 by Y. Heidari, Kh. Gheisari, M. Yeganeh

“…The structure and microstructure have been evaluated utilizing X-ray diffraction and field emission scanning electron microscopy coupled with energy dispersive spectroscopy. …”
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Pea protein gels crosslinked with transglutaminase with multiple textures for food formulations by Bianca Dimas Rios, Luísa Ozorio, Fabiana Perrechil

“…In all treatments, the microstructure analysis showed that the increase in the enzyme concentration induced greater protein aggregation. …”
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Effects of Different Drying Processes on Bioactive Components, Volatile Compounds, and In Vitro Inhibition of Starch Digestion in Mulberry Leaf Extracts by Haizhi Li, Guoyu Liu, Yifeng Liu, Peng Yuan, Shiwei Liu, Mengqing Yan, Yan Zou, Haotian Wang, Tianyu Zhang, Shenglin Duan, Chao Ma

“…Results indicated that FDMLE exhibited the highest total alkaloids content (TAC: 0.14 ± 0.02 mg/g) and total flavonoid content (TFC: 19.32 ± 0.58 mg/g), along with significant inhibitory effects on starch hydrolysis at 180 min (starch hydrolysis rate <50%). The microstructure of HADMLE was closest to that of the mulberry leaf powder (ML), but SD better preserved the color of ML (Δ<i>E</i> = 1.55 ± 0.04). …”
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Advancing freeze drying as an innovative technique for preserving Kashmiri saffron (Crocus sativus L.) by Shubli Bashir, Syed Zameer Hussain, Nusrat Jan, Bazila Naseer, Tanweer Alam

“…Abstract This study evaluated the effect of different freeze-drying (FD) temperatures (-50 °C, -60 °C, -70 °C, and − 80 °C) on quality parameters of saffron stigmas. …”
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Investigating the Properties and Behavior of Ag-Cu-Ti-Sn-%5.1 Zr Filler Metal in Dissimilar Bonding of Alumina to Copper by M. Taheri, Gh. Azimi Roeen, A. Bahrami

“…Alumina/copper joining was done with active filler metals of Ag-Cu-Ti-Sn and Ag-Cu-Ti-Sn-%5.1Zr at temperatures of 840 and 880 °C, respectively, for 15 min under vacuum of 10-6 millibar. The microstructure of the joints were assessed using optical and scanning electron microscopes, equipped with energy dispersive spectroscopy and the mechanical properties of the joints were evaluated using the shear strength and the Vickers microhardness tests. …”
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Utilization of ladle furnace slag and fly ash as partially replacement of cement by Khin Sam Thwe, Jiratchaya Ayawanna, Lindung Zalbuin Mase, Salisa Chaiyaput

“…These mix designs were assessed in comparison to 100%OPC (% by weight), evaluating key properties (bulk density, specific gravity, normal consistency, setting time, compressive strength, flexural strength, and microstructural characteristics). …”
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The impact of heat treatment on microstructure, residual stress, and mechanical behavior of laser powder bed fusion additively manufactured Ti–6Al–2Sn–4Zr–2Mo alloy by Matin Vafaei, Reza Ghanavati, Abdollah Saboori, Luca Iuliano

“…Therefore, this study has a dual objective: first, to evaluate the microstructure and residual stresses in the as-built Ti6242 produced through laser powder bed fusion. …”
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Forming control and the relationship between microstructure and mechanical property in TIG-assisted friction stir welded joint of Ti-6Al-3Nb-2Zr-1Mo titanium alloy by Xiawei Yang, Mingxuan Yao, Yu Su, Tingxi Meng, Shitong Ma, Zhenguo Guo, Wenwei Zhao, Tiejun Ma, Wenya Li

“…In this paper, T-joints of Ti-6Al-3Nb-2Zr-1Mo titanium alloy were joined with friction stir welding, and microstructure evolution and forming mechanism were studied. …”
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Effect of Cu content on microstructure and high-temperature oxidation behaviors of AlCuxCoCrFeNi2.1 high-entropy alloys manufactured by laser directed energy deposition by Zhaoyang Liu, Jiawei Liu, Xiaokang Fan, Tao Zou, Zhongwei Liang

“…The effect of Cu content on microstructure evolution and high-temperature oxidation behaviors of prepared HEAs was studied. …”
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Effect of paint baking treatment on microstructure and properties of 6082 aluminum alloy CMT welded joints filled with AlSi10Cu2Mg0.7Zn1 wire by Chunguo Fu, Shiwei Xu, Shuhan Yang, Xuan Zhu, Xiaoyi Yang, Mengnie Victor Li

“…Additionally, the impact of the baking paint process within the automotive manufacturing workflow on the evolution of microstructural characteristics of the HAZ and Weld Zone (WZ), as well as the mechanical properties of the joints, is investigated in detail. …”
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Investigation of the microstructure and tribological properties of laser cladding 5%Ti3SiC2 reinforced Co-based composite coatings under different loads over the wide temperature r... by Zhi-shen Gao, Jingkai Xue, Chun-sheng Ouyang, ying-she Luo, Ke Ding, Hong-shuo Guo, Gang Yan

“…In order to improve the mechanical properties of SUS 304 in practical engineering application, Co-5%Ti3SiC2 coating was successfully prepared on SUS 304 by laser technology. The microstructure of Co-5%Ti3SiC2 coating was characterized by scanning electron microscope (SEM), energy dispersive spectrometer (EDS) and X-ray diffractometer (XRD) to evaluate the tribological properties in detail. …”
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Effects of thermal spray processes on the development microstructure and thermal properties of NiCrAlY bond coats deposited over superni C-263 aero engine combustor liner alloy by S Karthikeyan, Raja Subramani, V Balasubramanian, Simon Yishak

“…The performance of the NiCrAlY bond coats ishighly dependent on the deposition process that controls their microstructure, porosity, thermal behavior and to thermal cycling resistance. …”
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Variation of Deformation Conditions of Zagros Suture Zone between Baneh and Shahrekord Areas, Iran by Fatemeh Ghahremani, Ali Yassaghi

“…The fault comprises of a main thrust in its NW part (Baneh area) while is partitioned to four fault splays in its SE part (Sharekord area). Evaluation of deformation conditions of the MZRF fault rocks carried out using quartz, feldspar and calcite twins’ microstructures as well as mineral composition indicates that the fault has propagated from various conditions correspond to different brittle to brittle-ductile transition zones. …”
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Microstructure, Mechanical Properties, and Electrochemical Corrosion Behavior of CoCrFeNiNb and CoCrFeNiV High-Entropy Alloys Prepared via Mechanical Alloying and Spark Plasma Sint... by Yan Zhu, Yiwen Liu, Zhaocang Meng, Jianke Tian

“…This study investigates the microstructural evolution, mechanical behavior, and electrochemical performance of CoCrFeNiNb and CoCrFeNiV HEAs fabricated via mechanical alloying and spark plasma sintering. …”
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Additively manufactured 316L stainless steel as a potential alternative implant material by M.S. Alam, S.R. Campbell, S.R. Spivey, G. Dutta, N. Pal, A. Karan, J. Xie, M.A. DeCoster, E.P. Murray

“…The microstructural features, electrochemical corrosion behavior, and biocompatibility with Locke's solution were evaluated for 316L stainless steel (SS) samples fabricated by selective laser melting (SLM) with understudied processing conditions providing low residual stress - 800, 1000 and 1200 mm/s laser scan speed with a laser power of 100 W. …”
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Anisotropic corrosion behavior of laser-based direct energy deposited H13 steel in molten ADC12 aluminum alloy by Guo Wang, Weidong Lou, Chaoyang Deng, Wenyou Ma, Chuanqiang Li, Haidong Zhao

“…The effect of the anisotropic microstructure of the deposited H13 steel on corrosion behavior was elucidated by characterizing the microstructure before and after corrosion. …”
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Synergistic Effects of Microbial-Induced Carbonate Precipitation and Modified Biochar on the Engineering Properties of Loess by Qibo Yan, Lingwei Kong, Shiyue Fang

“…Controlled experiments evaluated hydraulic conductivity, shear strength, and stress-strress–strain behavior under varying MBC content (0–8%), cementation reagent concentration (0.5–1.5 mol/L), and confining pressures (50–400 kPa), and complemented by microstructural characterization via scanning electron microscope (SEM). …”
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High‐Performance Polymer‐derived Ceramics in LCD 3D Printing by H. Yazdani Sarvestani, V. Karamzadeh, A. Kulkarni, A. Sohrabi‐Kashani, T. Lacelle, M.B. Jakubinek, B. Ashrafi

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Comportamiento microestructural de una aleación TI - 6 AL - 4 V empleada en pulpa lixiviada//Behaviour microstructure of an alloy TI - 6 AL - 4 V used in leached pulp by Rodney E. Correa‐Suárez, Tomás Fernández-Columbié, Isnel Rodríguez‐González, Dayanis Alcántara‐Borges

“…<br /><br /><strong>Key words:</strong> leached pulp, cycle thermal, microstructure, titanium, isotherm.</p>…”
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The morphology and histology of a juvenile Sinokannemeyeria from the Middle Triassic Ermaying Formation of Shanxi, North China by Li-juan Xie, Jian Yi, Jian-ru Shi, Zhi-shuai Kang, Shi-chao Xu, Run-fu Wang

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