Enhancing Plasma Electrolytic Oxidation (PEO) Coatings on Magnesium Alloys: The Critical Role of Surface Pretreatments by Arash Fattah‐alhosseini, Abdelhameed Fardosi, Alireza Askari, Minoo Karbasi, Burak Dikici, Mosab Kaseem

“…Proper surface pretreatment is essential for achieving optimal adhesion, microstructure, and uniformity of the coatings. Surface pretreatment techniques such as heat treatment, severe plastic deformation (SPD), laser surface modification, chemical immersion, cold spray deposition, and magnetron sputtering have been widely explored to optimize the interfacial bonding and microstructural characteristics of PEO coatings. …”
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Enhanced impact resistance of novel sustainable preplaced aggregate geopolymer concrete reinforced with steel mesh and 5D fibers by Mostafa Samadi, G. Murali, Leong Sing Wong, Marzena Kurpińska, Hakim S. Abdelgader, Isyaka Abdulkadir, Nor Hasanah Abdul Shukor Lim, Siva Avudaiappan, Mohamed Abdellatief

“…The innovation combines sustainable geopolymer binders with hybrid reinforcement, creating a concrete system with enhanced impact strength. Microstructural analysis was also performed on the geopolymer grout used in PAC. …”
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Exploring the impact of seashell powder and nano-silica on ultra-high-performance self-curing concrete: Insights into mechanical strength, durability, and high-temperature resilien... by Sun Yitong, Alqurashi Muwaffaq, Mostafa Sahar A.

“…Overall, the inclusion of seashells pre-mixed with nano-silica in UHPC enhanced the microstructure at both normal and elevated temperatures.…”
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Experimental investigation via torsion testing and simulation of static recrystallization of ferrite in ultra-low carbon steel by Markus Führer, Philipp Retzl, Robert Kahlenberg, Sabine Zamberger, Phillip Haslberger, Ernst Kozeschnik, Erwin Povoden-Karadeniz

“…Metallographic and EBSD analysis are used to evaluate the resulting microstructure after deformation and annealing. …”
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Enhanced characterization of wheat straw-PLA composites with silane coupling agent and alkali pretreatment by Zhonghua Yang, Kangjie Sun

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Rotary friction welding applied to Cu11.8Al0.45Be shape memory alloy by A.A.de Albuquerque, H. Louche, D.F.de Oliveira, I.C.A. Brito

“…The welding zones are well-defined, narrow, and have a very refined microstructure compared to the base metal. The phase transition temperatures along the welded assemblies were not changed when welding was performed on the quenched samples, except in the welding zone of the sample welded with 10 MPa. …”
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Enhancing ultrasonic-assisted drying of low-porosity products through pulsed electric field (PEF) pretreatment: The case of butternut squash by B. Llavata, A. Quiles, C. Rosselló, J.A. Cárcel

“…PEF pretreatment altered the physicochemical and microstructural properties of butternut squash. Thus, the higher the energy input, the higher the cell disintegration rate, the lower the shearing force and the lower the water holding capacity. …”
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Tribo-Mechanical Characteristics of Modified Cu-Cr-Zr Resistance Spot Welding Electrode with Nickel by Ahmad Mostafa, Reham Alhdayat, Rasheed Abdullah

“…Two alloy compositions, designated as Sample A (Cu-0.871%Cr-0.156%Zr) and Sample B (modified with 8.94% Ni), were prepared. Microstructural examination revealed a coarse, mixed equiaxed–columnar grain structure in Sample A, while Sample B exhibited a refined dendritic morphology of about 50 μm PDAS, due to nickel-induced solute partitioning, improving microhardness from 72.763 HV to 83.981 HV. …”
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Thermal Shock and High Temperature Wear Behaviors of SHM1302 Hard-Faced Layer by FEI Yanmin, WU Rufei, LI Qi, GAO Anyang, SI Tingzhi

“…To evaluate the high temperature application range of SHM1302 hard surface layer， the thermal shock resistance and high temperature wear resistance of SHM1302 hard surface layer were tested respectively， and the thermal shock and high temperature wear behavior of hard surface layer were investigated by X-ray diffraction (XRD)， scanning electron microscopy (SEM)， energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy(EDX) and other characterization methods.In addition， the relationship between high-temperature oxidation / microstructure transformation and thermal shock / high-temperature wear behavior was established.Results showed that the initiation and propagation of SHM1302 thermal shock cracks were affected by the combined effects of stress and oxidation， and the cracks mainly propagated along the interface between matrix and carbide.With the thermal shock cycle，the formation of harmful phase of MnFe2O4 in the oxide film and the precipitation of (Fe，Cr)3C in the matrix promoted the expansion of thermal shock cracks.At 500 ℃， the hard surface had good high temperature wear performance.The wear at 600 ℃and 700 ℃was significantly increased by 1 244%and 1 596%compared with 500 ℃.When the wear temperature increased from 500 ℃to 600 ℃， the increase of oxidation rate and the formation of harmful phase MnFe2O4 were the key factors for the rapid decline of wear performance.Furthermore， the M ⇌A structure transformation at 700 ℃promoted the initiation of fatigue cracks and further accelerated the wear process.…”
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Synergistic enhancement of recycled aggregate concrete using hybrid natural-synthetic fiber reinforcement and silica fume by Danish Akbar, Faisal Shabbir, Ali Raza, Nabil Ben Kahla

“…Microstructural and mineralogical characterizations were performed using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). …”
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Contrasting effects of Si on high-temperature deformation behavior and room-temperature strength in V-microalloyed 10Mn-18Cr stainless steels by Atef Hamada, Ali Khosravifard, Khaled Elanany, Mahmoud Khedr, Anna Kisko, Matias Jaskari, Saad Ebied, Tarek Allam, Antti Järvenpää, Pentti Karjalainen

“…Microstructural analysis of the hot-rolled and FH annealed structures was conducted using electron backscatter diffraction and laser scanning confocal microscopy, and precipitation was characterized by transmission electron microscopy. …”
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Investigating Plastic Anisotropy of Single and Two-Phase (α₂-Ti₃Al + γ-TiAl) PST-TiAl Through Computational Yield Surface Analysis by Mohammad Rizviul Kabir, Muhammed Bahadir Murat

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Improved Inconel 718 superalloy repaired performance on 304 stainless steel shafts via recrystallization and Laves phase suppression in hybrid additive-subtractive manufacturing by Yi Li, Junbo Wu, Maoyuan Li, Weiwei Xu, Ruifang Ye, Zhenzhong Wang

“…The HASM process orchestrates multistage thermo-mechanical control through OAFW-LDED/milling cycles, achieving controlled material deposition and unique microstructural evolution via mitigated thermal accumulation, enhanced solidification rates, and localized remelting-recrystallization. …”
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Research Progress on WC-12Co Coatings Prepared by High Velocity Oxy-Fuel Spraying by SI Yongli, NAN Jian, XIE Liangjun, SONG Shengqiang, DAI Xueting, MU Zhigang, ZOU Junwen

“…High velocity oxy-fuel (HVOF) spraying has been developed as an important technology in surface engineering and remanufacturing to provide materials with protective and functional coatings，thereby ensuring the surface protection of parts and the remanufacturing of damaged products.The preparation of WC-12Co coatings by high velocity oxy-fuel (HVOF) is of great significance in improving the surface wear resistance of substrate materials and prolonging the service life of parts.In this paper， the spray powder， preparation process， control of coating microstructure and properties， flow field numerical simulation， particle deposition behavior， surface protection of engineering materials and posttreatment of HVOF spraying WC-12Co coatings were summarized.The research trends and application prospects of WC-12Co coatings were also prospected， and it was proposed that the evaluation of coating properties and protection， numerical simulation and experimental verification of the spraying process， and engineering application research were worthy of continuous attention.…”
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AlMgScZr alloys for laser powder bed fusion additive manufacturing. A review by Leandro González-Rovira, Leticia Cabrera-Correa, Juan de Dios López-Castro, Adrián Ojeda-López, F. Javier Botana

“…LPBF-processed AlMgScZr alloys exhibited a unique microstructure comprising equiaxed and columnar grains and achieved isotropic high strength. …”
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The Development of a New Bioabsorbable Plastically Deformed Mg-Based Composite with Hydroxyapatite Nanopowder Addition: Towards Improved Degradation and Biological Assessment by Zohaib Hassan, Joanna Idaszek, Kamil Kaszyca, Rafał Zybała, Marek Tkocz, Dariusz Kuc, Jarosław Mizera, Anna Dobkowska

“…In this work, the microstructure and degradation properties of a novel metal matrix composite composed of Mg with the addition of 1 vol. % hydroxyapatite nanopowder (Mg + 1 vol % nHAp) were evaluated. …”
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Mechanical and thermal properties of structural lightweight bamboo fiber-reinforced insulating mortar by Yunyun Tong, Wei Zhang, Mengya Li, Tien Tung Ngo, Qiannan Wang, Wei Zeng, Benyue Li

“…Bamboo fiber-reinforced mortar (BFRM) was evaluated for its microstructural, mechanical, and thermal properties. …”
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Comprehensive analysis of mechanical characteristics in self-compacting concrete (SCC) with aluminum oxide (Al2O3) nanoparticles and glass fibers: An experimental and analytical in... by Hamed Heidarzad Moghaddam, Mohammad Ali Lotfollahi-Yaghin, Ahmad Maleki

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Effects of Different Aggregate Gradations and CO₂ Nanobubble Water Concentrations on Mechanical Properties and Damage Behavior of Cemented Backfill Materials by Xiaoxiao Cao, Meimei Feng, Haoran Bai, Taifeng Wu

“…In this study, carbon dioxide nanobubble water (CO₂NBW) was evaluated as an innovative additive for cemented backfill materials (CBMs), and its optimization effect on the mechanical properties and microstructure of the materials was explored. …”
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An in vitro and in vivo study of biodegradable Zn–Cu–Li alloy with high strength and ductility fabricated by hot extrusion combined with room-temperature ECAP by Jingzhu Duan, Lei Li, Fanglin Cao, Yusong Suo, Qun Yang, Jingong Qin, Xiangjie Wang, Yang Yang

“…Deformation processing is a commonly used strategy to improve the microstructure and hence mechanical properties of biodegradable Zn alloys. …”
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