Interface characterization of Cu18150/Al1060/Cu18150 laminated composite produced by combined cast-roll and hot-roll technique by Mahmoud Ebrahimi, Yuchao Zhao, Huisheng Cai, Shokouh Attarilar, Zhengping Shang, Qudong Wang

“…This study investigates the interface characterization of a Cu/Al/Cu laminated composite fabricated through a combined cast-roll and hot-roll technique. …”
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Investigations into Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of As-Cast Mg-Zn-xNd Alloys for Biomedical Applications by Faruk Mert

“…Comprehensive characterization techniques—including optical microscopy, XRD, and SEM/EDS—were employed to explain the influence of Nd additions on the microstructures. …”
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Controlling microstructure and B2 ordering kinetics in Fe–Al system through additive manufacturing by Rangasayee Kannan, Dean Pierce, Yousub Lee, Jonathan Poplawsky, Kinga Unocic, Christopher Fancher, William Hoffmann, Thomas J. Lienert, Peeyush Nandwana

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Effect of Microstructure on Multiscale Mechanical Properties of Scalmalloy Produced by Powder Bed Fusion-Laser Beam by Huixing (Hannah) Zhang, Caitlin E. R. Green, Maria J. Lodeiro, Peter Woolliams, Ken P. Mingard, Antony T. Fry

“…In this work, a multiscale characterization of microstructural and mechanical properties was carried out to gain a thorough understanding of a range of powder bed fusion-laser beam (PBF-LB)-manufactured Scalmalloy for future optimization of the processing parameters. …”
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A Comprehensive Study on the Microstructure and Mechanical Behavior of Glycoluril–Formaldehyde Polymer-Modified Cement Paste by Nakarajan Arunachelam, S. K. M. Pothinathan, C. Chella Gifta, N. P. Vignesh

“…The results demonstrate that a 3% addition of glycoluril–formaldehyde in concrete offers optimum performance, ensuring improved mechanical strength and microstructure. The microstructural investigation using optical microscopy, an X-ray diffraction, and SEM analysis confirms the polymerization of glycoluril–formaldehyde and the formation of a denser microstructure. …”
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Microstructure and compressive behaviour of PLA/PHA-wood lattice structures processed using additive manufacturing by Tao Liu, Ji-hong Zhu, Weihong Zhang, Sofiane Belhabib, Sofiane Guessasma

“…The methodology includes uniaxial compression testing and image processing for microstructural characterization. Results reveal significant differences in relative density and stress concentration due to manufacturing defects. …”
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The mechanical and microstructural properties of VPS-Ti porous coating deposited on titanium alloy substrates for osseointegration by Marko Rakin, Časlav Lačnjevac, Darko Veljić, Darko Bajić

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Investigation of residual stress influence on fatigue crack growth in remanufactured titanium alloy with inhomogeneous microstructure by Xiaohong Zhan, Wanli Ling, Xiaoping Wang, Qiyu Gao, Lijun Liu

“…This study provides the first quantitative characterization of the synergistic interaction mechanisms between inhomogeneous interfacial residual stresses and microstructural evolution, establishing a theoretical foundation for residual stress gradient optimization and fatigue-resistant design in laser remanufacturing of critical aerospace components.…”
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Influence of cooling medium on the microstructure and hardness of metastable Ti-15Mo-8Fe alloy by Moshokoa Nthabiseng, Makhatha Elizabeth, Raganya Lerato, Makoana Nkutwane Washington, Chauke Hasani, Diale Ramogohlo, Phasha Maje

“…The heat treated samples were subjected to various cooling medium such as water quench (WQ), Air cooling (AC) and furnace cooling (FC). Different characterization techniques such as the X-ray diffractometer (XRD) was used to analyse the presence of the phases, the Optical Microscope (OM) was used to analyse the microstructure and the Micro-Vickers hardness tester was used to measure the hardness. …”
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Assessment of Mechanical Behavior and Microstructure of Unsaturated Polyester Resin Composites Reinforced with Recycled Marble Waste by Rahima Baghloul, Laidi Babouri, Houria Hebhoub, Fouad Boukhelf, Yassine El Mendili

“….% of MW incorporated into the UPR. A full characterization that focused on the microstructure, thermal stability, and physical and mechanical properties was carried out. …”
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Hybrid bamboo-banana-cotton sandwich composites for lightweight roofing: Mechanical, thermal and microstructural analyses by Barshan Dev, Md Ashikur Rahman, Shah Ashiquzzaman Nipu, Syeda Umme Habiba, Saifur Rahman, Farhad Ahmed, Md Zillur Rahman

“…Their mechanical properties (flexural, impact, and hardness) and thermal properties (conductivity, thermogravimetric analysis, and stability), as well as their microstructure, chemical composition, and water absorption are then examined. …”
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The Influence of Annealing Temperature on the Microstructure and Performance of Cold-Rolled High-Conductivity and High-Strength Steel by Shuhai Ge, Xiaolong Zhao, Weilian Zhou, Xueming Xu, Xingchang Tang, Junqiang Ren, Jiahe Zhang, Yaoxian Yi

“…In this present contribution, we systematically explored the intrinsic correlation between the microstructural characteristics (including grain size evolution, dislocation density change, etc.) and performance indexes of cold-rolled high-conductivity high-strength steels and their mechanisms, using the annealing temperature, a key process parameter, as a variable. …”
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Enhanced cement properties through plasma-activated water: Exploring hydration kinetics and microstructural refinement by Sattaya Chaiwithee, Kittiphat Kochchapong, Thaloengsak Keereemasthong, Pornchai Rachtanapun, Kittisak Jantanasakulwong, Jonghwan Suhr, Choncharoen Sawangrat, Pitiwat Wattanachai

“…This innovative mechanism leads to a 23 % increase in compressive strength (60 vs. 48 MPa at 28 days), a 28 % improvement in flowability, and notable microstructural refinement, as confirmed by advanced characterization. …”
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Effect of the Solvent on the Microstructure of Bi2Te3 Obtained Solvothermal Microwave-assisted Synthesis by R.A. Lyubushkin, O.N. Soklakova, M.N. Yapryntsev, A.E. Vasiliev, E.P. Danshina, O.N. Ivanov

“…In the present work, nanoparticles and nanowires have been prepared by solvothermal microwave-assisted synthesis using isopropyl alcohol, dimethylformamide (DMF) and 1,4-dioxane respectively as the solvents. The microstructures of the synthesized powders have been characterized and the relationship with the solvent has been investigated.…”
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Effect of WC on the microstructure and wear resistance of Invar-WC coatings prepared by laser fusion cladding by Yuheng Li, Qiyu Gao, Xiaohu Guan, Feixiang Tian, Binbin Li, Xiaohong Zhan

“…Therefore, in this study, Invar-WC coating and laser remelting coating were prepared on the surface of Invar alloy by laser cladding technology. The microstructures and phase compositions of the different coatings were analyzed, and the hardness and wear resistance of the two coatings were tested and observed in the wear micro-morphology. …”
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Reticulated Open-Celled Zinc Oxide Ceramic Foams: Manufacturing, Microstructure, Mechanical, and Thermal Properties by Ulf Betke, Michael Scheffler

“…Open-celled zinc oxide ceramic foams were prepared by the polymer sponge replication (Schwartzwalder) technique from aqueous ZnO dispersions with Sb2O3 and Bi2O3 as sintering additives, and mechanically stable ZnO foams with an average porosity of 93.6% were obtained. Their microstructure consists of ZnO grains with a Bi-containing grain boundary phase together with a Zn-Sb-O secondary phase with spinel structure. …”
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Laser-Based Joining of Thermoplastics to Metals: Influence of Varied Ambient Conditions on Joint Performance and Microstructure by Klaus Schricker, Martin Stambke, Jean Pierre Bergmann, Kevin Bräutigam

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Phase transitions, shadows, and microstructure of Kerr-Anti-de Sitter Black Holes from geometrothermodynamics by Jose Miguel Ladino, Carlos E. Romero-Figueroa, Hernando Quevedo

“…Using the formalism of geometrothermodynamics, we investigate the phase-transition structure and microstructure of the Kerr-Anti-de Sitter black hole and show the relationship with its shadow structure. …”
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Effects of pre-deformation on microstructure evolution and hemming performance for Al-Mg-Si-Cu alloys by Yaoyao Weng, Ruiming Li, Luoxiao Zheng, Ruixin Zhao, Yangxin Zhou, Jiahao Chen, Lipeng Ding

“…The effects of pre-deformation on the microstructure evolution and hemming performance of Al-Mg-Si-Cu alloys were systematically investigated by Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) and Electron Back-Scattered Diffraction (EBSD) characterizations. …”
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Effect of heat input on the microstructure and mechanical properties of TIG welded-brazed magnesium / steel joints by HONG Miao, YUAN Xin-jian, LIANG Xue-bo

“…The effects of heat input on the microstructure and mechanical properties of Mg/steel joints were investigated. …”
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