Dry Sliding Wear Properties and Microstructure of 7075 Aluminum Alloy via Plasma Electrolytic Oxidation by SHI Yuan-ji, LI Jun-wan, GUO Xun-zhong, YU Lin-hui, LI Shuang, HUANG Hao

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Influence of Reservoir Microstructure on the State of Residual Oil According to Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) Spectroscopy by Jiali Mo, N. N. Mikhailov, Hengyang Wang

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Enhancing the performance of recycled aggregate concrete through optimized pretreatment methods: a microstructural perspective by Maja Kępniak, Filip Chyliński, Piotr Woyciechowski

“…This study evaluates three industrially feasible pretreatment methods—sieve-washing, water immersion, and resin impregnation - through a novel combination of semi-quantitative microstructural analysis and durability testing. Our findings demonstrate that resin treatment reduces carbonation depth by 38% compared to untreated RCA, primarily through pore structure modification. …”
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Phase-field Simulation and Experimental Validation on Microstructure Evolution of Fe-1.5% C Alloy by Gao　Ting, Li　Wanming, Wang　Zhanzhong

“…Two-dimensional and three-dimensional phase field models were constructed using KKS model to investigate the three-dimensional microstructure growth mechanism of Fe-1.5% C alloy during solidification.Through high-temperature laser confocal technology， in-situ observation of the binary alloy structure is achieved， and the observed results are compared with simulation data to verify the accuracy of the phase-field simulation. …”
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Phase transformation and microstructure study of the as-cast Cu-rich Cu-Al-Mn ternary alloys by Holjevac-Grgurić T., Manasijević D., Kožuh S., Ivanić I., Balanović Lj., Anžel I., Kosec B., Bizjak M., Knežević M., Gojić M.

“…Four Cu-rich alloys from the ternary Cu-Al-Mn system were prepared in the electric-arc furnace and casted in cylindrical moulds with dimensions: f=8 mm and length 12 mm. Microstructural investigations of the prepared samples were performed by using optical microscopy (OM) and scanning electron microscopy, equipped by energy dispersive spectroscopy (SEM-EDS). …”
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Enhancing metallurgical and mechanical properties of friction stir lap welding of aluminum alloys by microstructure reconstruction by Kun Gao, Zhenlong Zhang, Guangdong Wang, Xiaojun Sun, Yingyue Zhang

“…The microstructural analysis shows that the hook defect zone at the advancing side of the FSLW joint is changed into the overlap zone (OZ) of the FSLW&FSP joint due to microstructure reconstruction caused by performing the FSP. …”
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Modification engineering and electric field assisted selective microstructure in graphene/Cu: A theoretical study by Bingqian Zhang, Mingyue Wang, Peide Han, Zhihua Yuan, Dong Wang

“…The interface behaviors of graphene/Cu are performed by a diffusion energy barrier, population analysis, and charge density difference. The interfacial growth rate is influenced by graphene, B element, and hydroxyl radical, which contribute to the diverse microstructure of the composites. …”
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Solidification Behavior and Microstructure of Al-7Si Alloys with Individual and Combined Additions of Sr and Yb by Zhou Dong, Zhi Hu, Hong Yan, Hecong Xie, Xiao Li

“…The effects of individual and combined additions of Sr and Yb on the solidification behavior and microstructure of Al-7Si alloys were investigated using thermal analysis, optical microscopy, and scanning electron microscopy. …”
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Research on the impact of carbide slag content on the strength and microstructure of solidified sludge during composite excitation. by Shunmei Gong, Shiquan Wang, Xiangyi Yang, Haibin Wang, Yili Zheng, Songbao Feng

“…The composition and microstructure of the hydration products were analyzed using the X-ray diffractometer (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and thermogravimetric (TG) analysis. …”
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Microstructural, mechanical and electrochemical characterization of Ti-35Nb-xY alloys for biomedical applications by Brendon Costa Barreto, Gusttavo Reis Leite Matos, João Felipe Queiroz Rodrigues, Michelle Cardinale Souza Silva Macedo, Sandra Andreia Stwart de Araujo Souza

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Temperature dependent microstructural defects and surface charge effects on antioxidant activity of green synthesized nanoceria by Musa Kabagambe, Isa Ahuura, Sam Kinyera Obwoya, Emma Panzi Mukhokosi

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Investigations into Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of As-Cast Mg-Zn-xNd Alloys for Biomedical Applications by Faruk Mert

“…The microstructural analysis of the as-cast Mg-Zn-Nd alloys revealed a complex phase composition comprising dendritic α-Mg, Mg₄₁Nd₅, and a Mg₃Nd binary phase enriched with rare earth elements. …”
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Strain Path Influence on Formability and Microstructural Evolution of IFHS Steel via Miniature LDH Test by Kumar Pavan, Mahajan Peeyush, Mishra Sushil K., Datta Rahul, Narasimhan K.

“…This work investigates effect of strain path on the forming behaviour and microstructural evolution of Interstitial Free High Strength (IFHS) steel using miniature Limiting Dome Height (LDH) test. …”
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Research on Microstructure Evolution of Deposited Metal of Low Nickel High Nitrogen Austenitic Stainless Steel by Yiming Ma, Xiaochun Lv, Naiwen Fang, Kai Xu, Xingxing Wang, Yicheng Yang, Hongliang An, Yan Zhang, Yinan Xu

“…In this paper, in situ observation of the cooling process of the deposited metal of low nickel high nitrogen austenitic stainless steel obtained by laser-arc hybrid surfacing welding with shielding gas containing only Ar and only N2, respectively, is carried out using the ultra-high-temperature confocal laser scanning microscope (CLSM). An in-depth analysis of the microstructural changes is conducted with SEM, EDS, and EBSD. …”
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Impact of Recycled Concrete and Ceramic Fillers on the Performance of Cementitious Systems: Microstructural, Mechanical, and Durability Aspects by Tianjun Han, Diego Aponte, Susana Valls, Marilda Barra Bizinotto

“…At lower replacement levels, FHC promoted ettringite formation and microstructural refinement, while FHH favored carbonate hydrate development; both fillers also exhibited durability comparable to the control. …”
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Microstructural X-Ray Computed Tomography Investigation of the Defect Evolution in Refractory Castings Based on Andalusite by Anita Razavi, Vanessa Hopp, Dominik Hahn, Almuth Sax, Peter Quirmbach

“…In the context of this study, XRT provides an enhanced understanding of thermal-induced microstructural changes in an andalusite-based refractory, which are not apparent from the limited two-dimensionality of conventional optical investigation techniques. …”
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Mechanical properties and microstructure evolution of austenitic stainless-steel sheets, deformed at sub-zero temperatures by M. Krishnam Raju, Peeyush Mahajan, Pavan Kumar, K. Narasimhan

“…Mechanical properties, microstructure, and texture evolution were analysed and interrelated across these temperature and strain rate conditions. …”
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Microstructural Characterization and Mechanical Properties of AA5083/Coal Composites Fabricated by Friction Stir Processing by Oritonda Muribwathoho, Velaphi Msomi, Sipokazi Mabuwa

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Performance assessment and microstructural characterization of combined surface, chemical and polymer treated crumb rubber concrete by B. Kevin, Prabir K. Sarker, Mini K. Madhavan

“…Various treatment methods such as chemical (NaOH), surface (cement coating), and combined treatments (NaOH + cement coating (CCOH), NaOH + cement + latex coating (CCOHLX)), were employed to enhance bonding of rubber in the matrix. Microstructural analysis using SEM and EDX revealed improved surface roughness and adhesion in treated crumb rubber. …”
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Microstructure and corrosion resistance of pyrolyzed Mg – ZnO thin film coatings on mild steel by Victor Adewale Owoeye, Mojisola Olubunmi Nkiko, Frank O. Efe, Abiodun Eyitayo Adeoye, Enoch Debayo Ogunmola, Ayodele Nicholas Orelusi

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