Slag-based engineered geopolymer composite undergoing freezing and thawing action: Mechanical behavior evolution by Lili Kan, Lanqing Dai, Luyao Zhang, Wanbin Duan, Guozheng Wang, Fei Wang

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Effect of boron on the microstructure and properties of Cu–15Ni–8Sn alloy by Haoran Wang, Junqing Han, Yuying Wu, Jinchuan Jie

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The Strain Heterogeneity and Microstructural Shear Bands in AZ31B Magnesium Alloy by Qinghui Zhang, Xuhui Zhang, Xiaojuan Yang, Min Huang

“…In this study, the strain distribution and microstructural evolution of the AZ31B magnesium alloy were analyzed via uniaxial tensile loading combined with an in situ tensile test. …”
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Influence of Binder Types and Temperatures on the Mechanical Properties and Microstructure of Cemented Paste Backfill by Zhaowen Du, Shaojie Chen, Sheng Wang, Rui Liu, Dehao Yao, Hani S. Mitri

“…The macroperformance and microstructural evolution of CPB are analyzed using slump, uniaxial compressive strength (UCS), X-ray diffraction, and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). …”
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Research on the microstructure influence mechanism of hydraulic asphalt concrete based on fuzzy sets by Fang Jianyin, Bian Junhua, Constantinos Soutis, Dang Faning, Qin Yuan, Ren Jie, Gao Jun

“…The variation of microcomponents and strength evolution under conditions of λ1→0 and λ2→1 was analyzed. …”
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Comparative analysis of hair microstructure in the cave lion (Panthera spelaea): A review by Olga F. Chernova

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Study of Normalizing and Tempering Processes on Microstructure and Properties of Low Thermal Expansion Pipeline by HAN Liqing1, LI Gen2, LI Xin1, ZHAO Lei2, TU Kai2, YAN Chunguang1, ZHAO Jiqing2, XU Haitao1, BAO Hansheng2

“…Based on above studies, the quantitative relationships between heat treatment parameters and microstructure evolution in FM steel are established, and the recommended heat treatment regime of FM steel used in processed pipeline is 1 060 ℃×1 h normalizing followed by 770 ℃×2 h tempering, which effectively promotes the dispersion of M23C6 and MX phases, reduces grain boundary length and dislocation density and balances high strength with long-term microstructure stability. …”
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Quantitative methods for assessing the microstructure of steel and alloys for revising outdated GOST standards by A. A. Kazakov, D. V. Kiselev, E. A. Kazakova

“…Using the example of microstructural banding of steel, it is shown how to overcome this gap and bring the methodology developed in Russia to the level of interstate GOST.Other problems of quantitative evaluation of structural components of steels and alloys that can become the basis of industry, national and interstate standards are considered: microstructural heterogeneity of sheet metal; non-metallic inclusions in steel, including automation of GOST 1778-70, evaluation methods using the ASTM E1245 methodology and statistics of extreme values, as well as automatic particle analysis; central axial inhomogeneity of a slab; liquation strip in sheet metal; the proportion of coarse bainite blocks used to describe the properties of modern pipe steels; the structure of joints after multi-pass welding; the metallurgical quality of heat-resistant nickel alloys; the structure of alloys treated in a semi-solid state; the structure of pre-eutectic silumins; non-metallic inclusions in aluminum alloys (PoDFA method); the structure of high-strength cast iron; grain size distribution.…”
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Investigation of the chemical composition, physicochemical properties, and microstructure of meat patties with amaranth flour by A. K. Suychinov, G. T. Zhumanova, I. V. Mironova, E. T. Akhmadullina, N. N. Kadirov, Z. A. Galiyeva, O. V. Neverova

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Effect of Interstitial Oxygen on the Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Titanium Alloys: A Review by Yaojia Ren, Jiajun Xu, Yingkang Wei, Yingying Liu, Jilei Zhu, Shifeng Liu

“…This paper systematically reviews the mechanisms of microstructural evolution induced by oxygen in conventionally manufactured titanium alloys and their impact on mechanical properties, highlighting that conventional processes require complex post-treatments (PT) to achieve a balance between strength and plasticity. …”
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Study of Surface Treatment by Ionic Plasma and Self-Protective Pastes of AISI 304 and 316L Stainless Steels: Chemical, Microstructural, and Nanohardness Evaluation by Francisco Martínez-Baltodano, Juan C. Díaz-Guillén, Lizsandra López-Ojeda, Gregorio Vargas-Gutiérrez, Wilian Pech-Rodríguez

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Evaluation of rice husk biochar influence as a partial cement replacement material on the physical, mechanical, microstructural, and radiation shielding properties of ordinary concrete by Alaa A. Mahmoud, Alaa A. El-Sayed, Islam N. Fathy, Samer Fawzy, Mansour Alturki, Maged E. Elfakharany, Mohamed A. Abouelnour, K. A. Mahmoud, Hany A. Dahish, Soliman M. ElTalawy, Islam M. Nabil

“…The used RHB, characterized by a novel chemical composition abundant in silicon and aluminum oxides, was incorporated into ordinary concrete at increasing substitution ratios up to 25% by cement weight. A comprehensive evaluation was conducted to assess the influence of RHB on various properties of concrete, including physical (setting time, standard consistency, workability), mechanical (compressive and tensile strength), microstructural (XRD, and EDX), and radiation shielding characteristics. …”
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White Matter Microstructure Alterations in Older Adults With Dyslipidemia Associated With Cognitive and Locomotor Dysfunction Evaluated Using Neurite Orientation Dispersion and Density Imaging by Zaimire Mahemuti, Christina Andica, Koji Kamagata, Kaito Takabayashi, Wataru Uchida, Sen Guo, Takashi Arai, Hiroki Tabata, Hitoshi Naito, Yoshifumi Tamura, Ryuzo Kawamori, Hirotaka Watada, Shigeki Aoki

“…However, neurite orientation dispersion and density imaging (NODDI) provides more specific measurements of WM microstructure. This study aimed to evaluate dyslipidemia‐related WM microstructure alterations and their association with cognitive and motor functions using NODDI. …”
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Influence of carbon variation on the microstructure and hardness of CrTiAlCN coatings by Awais Akhtar, Anand Vyas, Haihui Ruan

“…The structural, morphological, surface chemical binding states, nanostructure, and nanohardness of the CrTiAlCN coatings were analyzed using microstructural and mechanical characterizations. The results reveal that increasing carbon content considerably influences the microstructural evolution of the CrTiAlCN coatings, driving a transition from columnar morphology to a more compact and refined structure. …”
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Microstructure and mechanical properties of laser weld of selective laser melted IN625 superalloy by Mojtaba Ghaffari Talei, Majid Ghoreishi

“…This study investigates the microstructural evolution and mechanical properties of IN625 alloy processed by selective laser melting (SLM) and subsequently welded using laser welding. …”
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Mechanical characteristics and microstructural changes in phosphogypsum-cement-lime composite modified loess by Jin Chang, Jue Li, Yudan Wang, Haina Zhang

“…Microstructural evolution was analyzed using X-ray diffraction (XRD) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). …”
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Effect of aging temperature on microstructure and properties of maraging steel for ultra-low temperature by Jikang Hu, Yucheng Zhou, Litao Yin, Haoqiang Zhang, Zhou Li, Liujie Xu

“…An 18Ni(200) maraging steel ingot was prepared using vacuum smelting, and after undergoing forging and two solution treatments at 1000 °C + 800 °C, the effect of aging treatment at 350–600 °C on the evolution of the microstructure and mechanical properties of the alloy was investigated. …”
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Development of CO₂-ceramsite foam concrete: Mechanical properties, microstructure and environmental benefits by Jing Zhang, Yuxin Su, Hongshuai Gao

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Clarifying the formation of equiaxed grains and microstructural refinement in the additive manufacturing of Ti-Cu by Alec I. Saville, Adriana Eres-Castellanos, Andrew B. Kustas, Levi Van Bastian, Donald F. Susan, Dale E. Cillessen, Sven C. Vogel, Natalie A. Compton, Kester D. Clarke, Alain Karma, Amy J. Clarke

“…Controlling microstructural evolution in metallic additive manufacturing (AM) is difficult, especially in producing refined as-built grains instead of coarse, directional grains. …”
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Microstructure and corrosion performance of X65/Inconel625 bimetallic composite pipes by CHEN Yushui, LIU Jingyang, YAN Peiqing, PENG Tiexu, WANG Chao, JIA Changyou, CONG Yu’an, HU Yanzi, LI Xu, FANG Wei

“…X65/Inconel625 bimetallic composite pipes were fabricated by surfacing welding. The microstructural evolution and compositional distribution characteristics across the various weld cladding layers were systematically investigated. …”
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