Numerical Simulation of Dendrite Motion Fidelity Based on the Interface Capture Method by Bing Zhang, Shijie Zhang, Yu Zhang, Siyu Zhang, Baofeng Zhu, Ri Li

“…During alloy solidification, many free grains in the melt have important effects on the final microstructure and composition distributions. In this paper, grain motion is calculated based on an interface tracking method coupled with a cellular automata (CA) method. …”
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Study on Vacuum Brazing Technology of Polycrystalline Diamond and High Speed Steel by WU Qi-liang, YU Ai-bing, SUN Lei, ZHAO Shuo, LI Yi, LI Jian-yong

“…Finally, the microhardness of post weld solder layer, microstructure of bonding interface and distribution of solder elements were analyzed by microhardness tester, three-dimensional digital microscope and energy dispersive spectrometer. …”
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Advances in YIG thin films: Deposition strategies and substrate effects by N. Askarzadeh, H. Shokrollahi

“…However, achieving high-quality YIG films with optimized microstructure and minimal defects remains a significant challenge. …”
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Preparation of SiC/Al2O3 composite materials from coal fly ash by LI Zi-yong, WU Chun-han, YU Qing-chun, ZHOU Yue-zhen, LI Wei, YANG Bin

“…By using coal fly ash as a raw material and graphite as a reducer in the protective atmosphere of argon,SiC/Al2O3 composite materials were synthesized by carbothermal reduction.The reaction process of reduction of the coal fly ash was studied,and its influencing factors were investigated.The composition of products obtained at different temperatures was analyzed by X-ray diffraction,and the microstructure was observed by scanning electron microscopy and energy dispersive spectroscopy.The results show that the phases of quartz and mullite in the coal fly ash are almost completely reactive at 1673 and 1773 K,respectively.With increasing temperature,the contents of SiC and Al2O3 increase,and the suitable temperature condition is 1773 to 1873 K.The extension of holding time is good for the formation of SiC and Al2O3,and the appropriate holding time is 3 to 4 h.Increasing the carbon content has positive effect on the formation of SiC and Al2O3,and the optimum molar ratio of C/Si is 4 to 5.In the prepared SiC/Al2O3 composite materials,SiC is homogeneously dispersed in the products,and its granularity is less than 20 μm.…”
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Comparative characterization of FDM structures with electrically-conductive sensing elements under static, dynamic and thermal loads by Ferdinando Ursi, Giorgio De Pasquale

“…In this study, we investigate the static, dynamic, and thermal behavior of two composite filaments. The microstructure of the feedstock materials was analyzed using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) to establish a correlation between material composition and component behavior. …”
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Tailoring the Anisotropic Oxygen Transport Properties in Bulk Ceramic Membranes Based on a Ruddlesden–Popper Oxide by Applying Magnetic Fields by Giamper Escobar Cano, Motohide Matsuda, Zhijun Zhao, Frank Steinbach, Bernd Breidenstein, Hilke Petersen, Andreas Graff, Marc Widenmeyer, Anke Weidenkaff, Armin Feldhoff

“…Without the magnetic field, a non‐textured bulk membrane is formed. The microstructure and texture of the ceramic membranes are meticulously analyzed using advanced techniques, including X‐ray diffraction, scanning and transmission electron microscopy, as well as related methods. …”
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Preparation of boron carbide stainless steel composites by spark plasma sintering by LI Yuanyuan, WU Ying, PAN Xiaoqiang, LIU Tingwei

“…The density of the composites was tested by the drainage method, the microstructures of B4C and stainless steels were analyzed by scanning electron microscope (SEM), and the effects of sintering temperature and pressure on the density and microstructure of the composites were investigated. …”
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Abnormal anatomical connectivity between the amygdala and orbitofrontal cortex in conduct disorder. by Luca Passamonti, Graeme Fairchild, Alex Fornito, Ian M Goodyer, Ian Nimmo-Smith, Cindy C Hagan, Andrew J Calder

“…<h4>Methods</h4>Diffusion Tensor Imaging (DTI) was used to investigate white-matter microstructural integrity in male adolescents with childhood-onset CD, compared with healthy controls matched in age, sex, intelligence, and socioeconomic status. …”
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Investigation of Hardness, Morphology and Structural Analysis of NiCrBSi Composite Coating on Plain Carbon Steel by Fereshteh Sadat Keshvari Tabatabaie, Behrooz Ghasemi, Omid Mirzaee

“…A NiCrBSi alloy coating was prepared with approximately 400µm thick, on the A516 steel by means of HVOF and was analyzed with regard to its detailed microstructures, phase formation, thickness, roughness and microhardness. …”
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Structural integrity and hybrid ANFIS-PSO modeling of the corrosion rate of ductile irons in different environments by Ukoba K., Akinribide O.J., Adeleke O.

“…Microstructures, electrochemical measurements, and the characterization of the corroded surfaces were analyzed. …”
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STRUCTURAL AND MECHANICAL CHARACTERIZATION OF DEFORMED POLYMER USING CONFOCAL RAMAN MICROSCOPY AND DSC by Birgit Neitzel, Florian Aschermayer, Milan Kracalik, Sabine Hild

“…One way to influence the macroscopic behaviour is the deformation of the polymer chains, which effects the change in microstructure. For analyzing the microstructure of non-deformed and deformed polymer materials, Raman spectroscopy as well as differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) were used. …”
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Fractional dual phase-lag Model for Vibration analysis of a generalized nonlocal thermoelastic microbeam based on a Pasternak foundation by Adam Zakria, Ahmed Yahya, Eshraga Salih, Abdelgabar Adam Hassan, Shams A. Ahmed, Ibrahim-Elkhalil Ahmed, Hamdy M. Barakat

“…Therefore, many studies have focused on analyzing microstructural vibrations, such as microbeams and microplates. …”
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Recent Advances in Flexible Sensors for Neural Interfaces: Multimodal Sensing, Signal Integration, and Closed-Loop Feedback by Siyi Yang, Xiujuan Qiao, Junlong Ma, Zhihao Yang, Xiliang Luo, Zhanhong Du

“…This review systematically summarizes recent developments in flexible materials and microstructural designs optimized for enhanced biocompatibility, mechanical compliance, and sensing performance. …”
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Creep of Sn-0.3Ag-0.7Cu solder in electronic packaging: Experiment and simulation by Yuezong Zheng, Junchen Liu, Hongchao Ji, Xiaomin Huang, Wenchao Xiao, Abdullah Aziz Saad

“…In contemporary society, the growing reliance on electronic devices has necessitated the phasing out of traditional Sn–Pb solder due to its health hazards, prompting a transition to environmentally friendly, lead-free alternatives.This study aims to address the challenges of poor interfacial reliability and high cost associated with eutectic Sn–Ag–Cu solders by investigating the creep properties and service life of a low-silver solder alloy, Sn-0.3Ag-0.7Cu, as a filler material.The creep behavior of Sn-0.3Ag-0.7Cu was analyzed through creep testing, and fracture modes were identified via microstructural and fracture surface analysis.The Anand viscoplastic model was employed to simulate and calibrate the creep behavior, with its accuracy validated via thermal cycling experiments.Furthermore, the creep behavior of Ball Grid Array (BGA) solder joints was simulated using Abaqus software to examine the impact of creep on joint longevity and the influence of temperature on performance.…”
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A review on the synergism between corrosion and fatigue of magnesium alloys: Mechanisms and processes on the micro-scale by Mara Cristina Lopes de Oliveira, Rejane Maria Pereira da Silva, Ricardo M. Souto, Renato Altobelli Antunes

“…The interaction between fatigue and corrosion of Mg alloys is analyzed by considering the microstructural aspects (grain size, precipitates, deformation twins), as well as the formation of pits. …”
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Precipitation behavior of Nb in hot-rolled Nb-microalloyed TRIP steel during high-temperature deformation by FENG Qing-xiao, LI Long-fei, YANG Wang-yue, SUN Zu-qing

“…Hot-rolled TRIP steel with 0.038% Nb was thermomechanically processed on a Gleeble simulation test machine. The microstructural evolution and the precipitation behavior of Nb were analyzed by optical microscopy, scanning electron microscopy, and transmission electron microscopy. …”
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Experimental study on the influence of recycled aggregate substitution rate on the mechanical properties of recycled aggregate concrete under sulfate erosion conditions by Yan Fu, Quanshen Zhao, Qi Sun, Song Chen, Haili Shi, Fan Zhang, Chengyu Bai

“…The influence of recycled coarse aggregate (RA) replacement ratio on the mechanical properties of RAC under sulfate exposure was analyzed. Strength degradation at different exposure durations was assessed, and microstructural changes were examined using scanning electron microscopy (SEM). …”
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Effects of Incorporating Cellulosic Fibers on the Physico-Mechanical Properties of a Basic Magnesium Sulfate Cement by Juan C. A. Molano, Katheryn C. P. Córdoba, Tayná V. Ferreira, Adriano G. S. Azevedo, Holmer Savastano Jr.

“…This study evaluates the effects of incorporating different dosages of bleached eucalyptus fibers (EB) on the physical, mechanical, and microstructural properties of BMSC composites. Additionally, it examines their influence on hydration reactions and phase formation to determine optimal compositions for construction applications. …”
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Changes in electrical and mechanical properties of additively manufactured CuCrZr alloy due to thermal exposure and plastic deformation by Bastian Blinn, Thomas Wegener, Marek Smaga, Johanna Zeisberg, Thomas Niendorf, Tilmann Beck

“…The results show that thermal exposure, mechanical loading, and a combination thereof have a significant effect on the mechanical and electrical properties. Microstructural assessment of thermally loaded specimens indicates that the changes in the properties are caused by a change in the grain structure (including texture), the dislocation density and structure as well as the precipitation state. …”
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Experimental studies on mix design and properties of ceramic-glass geopolymer mortars using response surface methodology by Meysam Pourabbas Bilondi, Vahideh Ghaffarian, Mahdi Amiri Daluee, Reyhaneh Pakizehrooh, Saeed Hosseini Tazik, Alireza Behzadian, Mojtaba Zaresefat

“…The relationships between compressive strength, flexural strength, and ultrasonic pulse velocity (UPV) were also analyzed. Microstructural and molecular changes were investigated using scanning electron microscopy and fourier transform infrared spectroscopy. …”
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