Microstructure and mechanical properties of stainless steel 316L-Inconel 625 bimetallic structure fabricated by laser wire direct energy deposition by Shivank Tyagi, Sai Kumar Balla, M. Manjaiah, Clodualdo Aranas

“…This study explores the laser wire direct energy deposition (LW-DED) process to manufacture bimetallic SS316L and Inconel 625 alloy. The microstructure and mechanical properties of as-printed SS316L, Inconel 625, and the bimetal were analyzed. …”
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Effect of Y₂O₃ on the Microstructure and Properties of Selective Laser Melting TC4 Alloys by CHENG Yulong, LI Zhenhua, YIN Bo, HUANG Jieqing, ZHANG Yu, SONG Dudu

“…The microstructure of TC4 titanium alloy prepared by selective laser melting(SLM) technology is prone to the phenomenon of coarse grains and poor wear resistance.To address this issue, an appropriate amount of Y2O3 was added during the SLM preparation process of TC4 titanium alloy, and its impact on the microstructure and properties of the resulting alloy was analyzed.Results showed that the appropriate addition of Y2O3 could significantly refine the microstructure of the TC4 titanium alloy, leading to improved mechanical properties and enhanced wear resistance.Compared to samples without Y2O3, when the Y2O3 content was 0.10%, the yield strength increased from 700 MPa to 1 086 MPa (a 55%increase), the tensile strength rose from 819 MPa to 1 255 MPa (a 50%increase), and the elongation decreased from 8.04%to 7.00%(a 12.9% reduction), which resulted in a good balance between strength and ductility.When the Y2 O3 content was increased to 0.15%, the microhardness of the TC4 titanium alloy increased from 308.8 HV to 377.1 HV (a 22%increase), indicating a significant improvement in wear resistance.In general,this study provided valuable theoretical insights and robust empirical evidence to support the enhancement of the mechanical properties of TC4 titanium alloys fabricated via SLM.…”
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Effect of discharge parameters on surface integrity and microstructure in electro discharge layering of Ni–Cr composite coating on AA2024 aluminium alloy by C. Asokan, U. Elaiyarasan, Malinee Sriariyanun, P. Baranitharan, S. R. Kalaivani

“…During the EDL process, various parameters such as discharge current (I) − 3 A, 5 A, 7 A; pulse-on time (Ton) − 25 µs, 50 µs, 75 µs; and pulse-off time (Toff) − 4 µs, 6 µs, 8 µs, were regulated to improve the deposition rate (DR) and surface roughness (SR). The microstructure and elemental composition of the Ni–Cr coating were analyzed using a scanning electron microscope (SEM) and energy-dispersive spectroscopy (EDS), respectively. …”
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Microstructural, Mechanical and Fresh-State Performance of BOF Steel Slag in Alkali-Activated Binders: Experimental Characterization and Parametric Mix Design Method by Lucas B. R. Araújo, Daniel L. L. Targino, Lucas F. A. L. Babadopulos, Heloina N. Costa, Antonio E. B. Cabral, Juceline B. S. Bastos

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Effect of pulse frequency on the microstructure and properties of laser cladding layer of AlCoCrFeNiMo high entropy alloy by Wei Zhao, Xiang Li, Jinpeng Bi, Shuai Li, Chuanxin Fang, Hui Zhang, Song Gao, Yuexia Lv, Guangchun Xiao

“…The cladding layer of high entropy alloy (HEA), specifically AlCoCrFeNiMo, was fabricated using both continuous wave (CW) and pulse wave (PW) laser techniques, with pulse frequencies set at 0.5 Hz, 5 Hz, 50 Hz, 500 Hz, and 5000 Hz. The microstructure of the cladding layer was analyzed using X-ray diffraction, ultra-depth-of-field metallographic microscopy, and scanning electron microscopy. …”
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Microstructural changes in the caudate nucleus and hippocampus and their association with cognitive function in cerebral small vessel disease: A quantitative susceptibility mapping... by Yiwen Chen, Meng Li, Jing Li, Yian Gao, Chaofan Sui, Na Wang, Xinyue Zhang, Yuanyuan Wang, Zhenyu Cheng, Pengcheng Liang, Lingfei Guo, Qihao Zhang, Changhu Liang

“…Background: Cerebral small vessel disease (CSVD) is associated with microstructural changes in subcortical gray matter linked to cognitive function. …”
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Effect of laser power during laser powder bed fusion on microstructure of joining interface between Tungsten and AISI 316L steel by Seung-Hoon Lee, Ji-Hoe Koo, Omer Cakmak, Jung-Wook Cho

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Impact of nano-TiO2 on white Portland cement mortars: a combined XRD coupled rietveld, crystallographic and microstructural analysis by N. Avinash Reddy, P. Sri Chandana

“…Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and VESTA were employed to analyze the microstructure morphology of the hydration products and the crystal structure parameters of the NT-modified white Portland cement mortar. …”
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Study of the Effect of Regulating Alloying Elements and Optimizing Heat Treatment Processes on the Microstructure Properties of 20MnCr5 Steel Gears by Li Luo, Yong Chen, Fucheng Zhao, Weifeng Hua, Xu Song, Zhengyun Xu, Zhicheng Jia

“…With numerical simulation combined with experimental verification, this paper establishes a simulation model for the carburizing process of 20MnCr5 steel FZG gear, analyzing the microstructure and retained austenite volume of the gear surface, after carburizing and quenching, by a scanning electronic microscope (SEM) and X-ray diffraction (XRD). …”
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Evolution Law of Microstructure and Properties during Hot-rolling Process of Ultra-high-strength 92Si Wire Rod for Bridge Cables by Li　Yang, Liu　Jinyuan, Xu　Kai, Chen　Dianqing, Pan　Xiaokun, Zhang　Chaolei

“…According to the evolution law of microstructure and properties during the entire hot rolling process of ultra-high strength 92Si wire rod， methods such as mechanical property testing and microstructure characterization were used to analyze the continuous casting billet， samples before intermediate rolling， samples before finishing rolling， and finished wire rod during the hot rolling process. …”
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The microstructure and corrosion characteristic of Al-10 wt%RE (Re= Ce, Nd, La, Y) binary aluminum alloys in natural seawater by Rui Xie, Quantong Jiang, Chang Liu, Xinhe Wu, Yahui Geng, Jizhou Duan, Baorong Hou

“…This study presented a thorough investigation into the microstructure, precipitated phases, and corrosion resistance of Al-10 wt%Ce, Al-10 wt%Nd, Al-10 wt%La, and Al-10 wt%Y binary alloys when exposed to natural seawater. …”
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Synergistic Effects of Thermal Cycles and Residual Stress on Microstructural Evolution and Mechanical Properties in Monel 400 and AISI 316L Weld Joints by Balram Yelamasetti, Sri Phani Sushma, Zubairuddin Mohammed, Hussain Altammar, Mohammad Faseeulla Khan, Syed Quadir Moinuddin

“…Infrared thermography (IRT) was employed to record thermal cycles, while X-ray diffraction (XRD) was used to analyze the residual stresses post-welding. Mechanical properties were assessed through tensile and microhardness tests, and microstructural evolution was examined using energy-dispersive spectroscopy (EDS) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). …”
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Prediction of the main degradation mechanisms in a hot forging steel die: Optical scanning, simulation, microstructural evolution, and neural network modeling by Aliakbar Emamverdian, Catalin Pruncu, Hongsheng Liu, Atabak Rahimzadeh, Luciano Lamberti

“…The experimental data gathered from optical scanning and microstructure analysis show that the three regions of the die surface are subject to major failure mechanisms. …”
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Effects of PWHT on the microstructure, corrosion, tribology, and mechanical properties of mild steel welds under different joining positions: Experimental and Numerical Study by Behrouz Bagheri Vanani, Mohammad Reza Mehraban Dehaqani, Mahmoud Abbasi, Mahdi Sadeqi Bajestani, Melika Mohammadkhah, Sandra Klinge

“…The effects of post-weld heat treatment (PWHT) on the microstructure, mechanical properties, corrosion resistance, and tribological behavior of the welded samples were thoroughly examined. …”
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Effect of duplex and austenite stainless steel fillers on mechanical, microstructural, and corrosion characteristics of dissimilar welds using Cold Metal Transfer welding by Saravanakumar Sengottaiyan, V.S. Shaisundaram, M. Shameer Basha, B. Deepanraj, N. Senthilkumar

“…This research analyzes the mechanical, metallography, and corrosion characteristics of dissimilar (SS316L and SS439 stainless steels) weld joints developed with Cold Metal Transfer (CMT) technique with E309L and E2209 filler wires. …”
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Dissimilar TLP bonding of X-45/Hastelloy X superalloys using BNi-2 filler metal: Microstructural evolution and mechanical behaviors by A. Yarmou shamsabadi, M. Farvizi, L. Nikzad, A. Malekan

“…Increased diffusion of elements on the Hastelloy X side resulted in denser and more widespread precipitates than on the opposite side of the joint, although this region produced harder precipitates. To analyze the connection between microstructure and mechanical properties, a combination of microhardness and shear testing was utilized. …”
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White Matter Microstructure Alteration in Patients with Drug-Induced Parkinsonism: A Diffusion Tensor Imaging Study with Tract-Based Spatial Statistics by Ling Sun, Shijia He, Bo Cheng, Yao Shen, Wenhao Zhao, Rong Tu, Shushan Zhang

“…Introduction: This research aimed to investigate the pathophysiological mechanism of how drug-induced parkinsonism (DIP) affects the integrity of the white matter (WM) fiber microstructure as measured by magnetic resonance diffusion tensor image (DTI) fractional anisotropy (FA) and mean diffusivity (MD). …”
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Impact of different 3D regions of interest on quantifying dynamic lumbar vertebral microstructure in ovariectomized rats—a micro-CT study by Huihui Xu, Huihui Xu, Hong Liu, Meijie Liu, Yan Li, Jinghua Pan, Shaojun Wang, Guowei Wang, Xin Liu, Ying Liu, Xiaoqin Hou, Hongyan Zhao

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Electrochemical Behavior of the Ti-12Mo-25Nb Alloy Compared to the Alloys of the Ti-xMo-30Nb System (x = 10 and 12%wt.) in Ringer’s Solution by Caio Marcello Felbinger Azevedo Cossu, Ana Isabel de Carvalho Santana, Carlos Angelo Nunes, Luiz Henrique de Almeida, Sinara Borborema

“…The alloys were produced by arc melting with a non-consumable tungsten electrode in an argon atmosphere, followed by homogenization at 950°C for 1 hour and water quenching. The microstructure was analyzed using X-ray diffraction and optical microscopy, while mechanical properties were evaluated by Vickers microhardness and Young’s modulus via the impulse excitation technique. …”
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Investigation on the Bending Mechanism of Single-Crystal Copper Under High Bending Rates via Molecular Dynamics by Peng Wu, Pengyue Zhao, Zhengkun Li, Jianwei Wu, Jiubin Tan

“…The findings reveal a significant correlation between the bending rate and the hinges’ plastic deformation and microstructural evolution, indicating the presence of a critical bending rate. …”
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