Effect of crystallization temperature and holding time on flexural strength, color and translucency of nano lithium disilicate glass ceramic by Nouran Gamal, Ingy Nouh, Mohamed Eldemellawy, Amr EL-Etreby

“…In addition, microstructural changes resulting from these altered firing conditions were analyzed using X-ray diffraction (XRD) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). …”
Get full text

A review on aluminum alloys produced by wire arc additive manufacturing (WAAM): Applications, benefits, challenges and future trends by Murat Sarıkaya, Dilara Başcıl Önler, Salih Dağlı, Selim Hartomacıoğlu, Mustafa Günay, Grzegorz M. Królczyk

“…In the following section, the methods used to improve mechanical properties and optimize the microstructure are examined in detail. In the next section, the difficulties encountered when using aluminum alloys in WAAM applications are discussed in detail. …”
Get full text

Dentinogenesis imperfecta type II dentin: nanostructural mechanics analysis by Gao Jia, Jiang Tianle, Jiang Haofu, Chen Wenxia, Tu Junhao, Yi Mengjia, Mao Yixin, Chen Yang, Wang Xia, Chen Shuomin, Huang Shengbin

“…Abstract Objectives This study investigated the nanomechanical properties, microstructure, and composition of dentinogenesis imperfecta type II (DGI-II) peritubular dentin (PTD) and intertubular dentin (ITD) and examined the correlations between them. …”
Get full text

Investigations on mechanical behavior of AA2014-T6 weldments developed using CMT welding: As-weld and post weld heat treatment conditions by Balram Yelamasetti, B Tulasi Lakshmi Devi, N Santhi Sree, Sai Vempati, Tushar Sonar, Ashish Kumar, C. Rakesh, Ankit Sharma, Mushtaq Ahmad Ansari

“…The welded structures are tested to evaluate the tensile properties, micro-hardness and microstructural changes in both the conditions. …”
Get full text

WANG TILES LOCAL TILINGS CREATED BY MERGING EDGE-COMPATIBLE FINITE ELEMENT MESHES by Lukáš Zrůbek, Anna Kučerová, Martin Doškář

“…Opposite to the repeating pattern of PUC the Wang Tiles method with the stochastic tiling algorithm preserves the randomness for reconstructed microstructures. The same process is applied to obtain the micro-mechanical response of domains where the evaluation as one piece would be time consuming. …”
Get full text

Evolution and Evaluation of Duplex Grain of As-cast 30Cr2Ni4MoV Steel during Heat Treatment by Xiuzhi ZHANG, Zhilong LIU, Jiansheng LIU, Shue DANG

“…As the main microstructure flaw of heavy forging, duplex grain (the grain size is non-uniform) may result in producing a reject. …”
Get full text

Low and High Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Heat Inputs Influence on Corrosion of Stainless Steel Weldments by Bolarinwa Johnson Kutelu, Akinlabi Oyetunji, Daniel Toyin Oloruntoba

“…Gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) was used to generate low and high levels welding heat input. Microstructures of the weldments were examined, using metallurgical optical microscope (OMM) (Olympus GX51), while the corrosion behaviours were evaluated by potentiodynamic polarization tests, and corrosion data were recorded, using a computer-based data logging system – Autolab PGSTAT 204N. …”
Get full text

Effect of grain size on mechanical properties and tribological behavior of size-tunable high entropy diboride ceramics obtained by two-step SPS sintering by Yao Yang, Jianqiang Bi, Linjing Qiao, Guandong Liang, Shuyong Liang, Shushuai Liu, Shaoyin Wang, Hongyu Gong, Zhao Qian, Jinwang Shi, Weiqiang Li

Get full text

Recent advances in cost-effective aluminum alloys with enhanced mechanical performance for high-temperature applications: A review by Liying Cui, Kun Liu, X.-Grant Chen

“…Although extensive research has been conducted for optimizing the microstructure and mechanical attributes, there remains considerable potential for further advancements in the HT performance of Al alloys, which can lead to breakthroughs in various industrial applications.…”
Get full text

Simulation Study on Directional Solidification of Titanium–Aluminum Alloy Based on Liquid Metal Cooling Method by Feng Li, Hong Huang, Xiao Zong, Kehan Wang, Han Liu, Xuejun Liu, Xianfei Ding

Get full text

Subsequent enhancement of mechanical properties using heat treatment of steel/copper bimetallic structures manufactured by laser powder bed fusion by Jie Chen, Guijun Bi, Dake Zhao, Di Wang, Mingkang Zhang, Yunmian Xiao

“…This work discusses in detail the microstructure evolution under different annealing treatments as well as the underlying mechanisms for the improvement of mechanical properties, providing a simple and effective method for post-treatment reinforcing the heterogeneous interface of 316L/CuSn10 bimetallic structure fabricated by LPBF.…”
Get full text

Enhanced red hardness through fine carbides in M2 high-speed steel fabricated via electron beam powder bed fusion by Yingkang Wei, Yufeng Zhang, Xin Chu, Shufeng Yang, Jianyong Wang, Wenpeng Jia, Jilei Zhu, Shifeng Liu

“…This study investigated the microstructural evolution and hardness variation of EB-PBF fabricated M2 HSS under simulated tool service conditions (500–600 °C, 1–3 cycles, 1 h per cycle). …”
Get full text

Artificial intelligence and molecular dynamics assisted analysis of wear behavior of high entropy alloys by Ling Qiao, Junya Inoue, Jingchuan Zhu

“…Our findings revealed the deformation mechanisms and microstructure evolution during the friction and wear process, offering a new perspective for designing alloys with excellent wear resistance in the future.…”
Get full text

Taguchi-based optimisation of FSW parameters for advancement in aerospace materials: Al-Li 2060 alloy by Noah E. El-Zathry, Stephen Akinlabi, Wai Lok Woo, Vivek Patel, Rasheedat M. Mahamood

“…The focus is on the impact of tool axial force and speeds on the microstructural evolution, mechanical properties, and surface integrity of the welded joints. …”
Get full text

Drying kinetics and characteristics of Acori tatarinowii rhizoma under hot air thin-layer drying at different temperatures by Yingna Le, Kun Shi, Chengfu Wang, Jingying Guo, Yaohui Ye, Yuexing Ma, Ruiping Wang, Fangyan Cai, Shaolong Ma, Jinlian Zhang, Lingyun Zhong

“…This study provides the first comprehensive analysis of drying temperature effects on ATR, uniquely correlating thermal parameters with surface morphology, microstructural evolution, and volatile compound preservation. …”
Get full text

English-Latvian Dictionaries in the Age of Electronic Lexicography by Laura Karpinska

“…The analysis focuses on the evaluation of dictionary microstructure, the accessibility of information, the adaptability of user interface, the use of dictionary-internal and external links and the sources of lexicographical data in the general English-Latvian electronic dictionary. …”
Get full text

Optimizing corrosion resistance of the Mg–4Zn-0.5Y-0.5Nd alloy by regulation of secondary phase and grain structure by C.C. Zhao, W.T. Ouyang, M. Wen, C. Yang, D.K. Xu, Y.F. Zheng, T.F. Xi, L.Y. Sheng

“…The Mg–4Zn-0.5Y-0.5Nd alloy was designed and fabricated using conventional casting and subsequently heat treatment to optimize its microstructure and corrosion properties. The effects of secondary phase morphology and grain structure on the in vitro corrosion behavior of the alloy were systematically investigated to elucidate the corresponding mechanisms. …”
Get full text

Characterization of NiAl layers deposited by atmospheric plasma spray (APS) by Darko Veljić, Đorđe Janaćković, Darko Bajić

“…In this paper analyzed were the mechanical properties and microstructure of the Ni30Al coating layers deposited using atmospheric plasma spray (APS). …”
Get full text

Understanding the performance improvement mechanism of Ti/steel clad plates fabricated by double-layered hot rolling by Yue Wu, Renhao Wu, Haiming Zhang, Tao Wang, Qingxue Huang, Hyoung Seop Kim

“…Through comprehensive microstructure characterizations and finite element method (FEM) analysis, we elucidated the influence of assembly configurations on microstructural evolution and mechanical properties. …”
Get full text

Multi laser beams directed energy deposition of a high-strength and high-toughness TC11 titanium alloy with coaxial wire feeding by J.Q. Yao, Y.S. Wang, X.W. Liu, X.F. Chen, S.M. Chen, L. Hu, H.T. Liu, Y.H. Qian, Y. Cheng, B. Song, C.Z. Yan, Y.S. Shi

“…The combined effects of a lower thermal gradient and heterogeneous nucleation, resulting from coaxial wire feeding, are essential in refining the microstructure of materials used in coaxial WLDED. As a result, the fundamental mechanisms underlying microstructural evolution and the improvement of tensile properties through multi-laser beam WLDED with a coaxial processing head have been elucidated.…”
Get full text