Preparation of GRCop-42 Cu Alloy by Laser-Directed Energy Deposition: Role of Laser Power on Densification, Microstructure, and Mechanical Properties by Chao Liu, Ping Han, Hongwei Sun, Yun Zhao

“…We systematically establish process–microstructure–property correlation for this alloy, demonstrating that laser power critically governs defect formation and mechanical performance. …”
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Enhanced corrosion resistance of laser powder bed fusion 316L stainless steel by modifying the microstructure through heat treatment by Cuiling Zhao, Yuchao Bai, Qi Yan, Bing Li

“…This study aims to investigate the microstructural evolution of laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) 316L stainless steel during heat treatment and its effect on corrosion resistance through microstructural characterization and corrosion testing. …”
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Microstructure, Thermal, and Mechanical Behavior of NiTi Shape Memory Alloy Obtained by Micro Wire and Arc Direct Energy Deposition by Tadeu C. da Silva, Edwin Sallica-Leva, Emilio Rayón, Claudio T. Santos, João C. A. D. Filho, Neri Volpato, Dalton D. Lima, Paulo H. G. Dornelas, Sergio S. M. Tavares, Telmo G. Santos

“…Results indicated austenite (B2) as the predominant phase, with retained martensite (B19′) and a reversible martensitic transformation (B2 ⇌ B19′) in the second layer. Mechanical characterization revealed variations in hardness (H) and elastic modulus (E) due to microstructural heterogeneity and composition. …”
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Disclosing connection links between microstructure and mechanical performance in pulsating current gas tungsten arc welding of Hastelloy B-2 superalloy by Mehdi Khalasi Dezfuli, Ali Heidary Moghadam, Mehdi Ghobeiti Hasab, Rouholah Ashiri

“…In this study, welding a Ni-Mo-based superalloy (Hastelloy B-2) was examined in order to characterize the microstructure and mechanical performance of joints along with assessing the effects of current intensity on the microstructure and mechanical responses of different weld zones. …”
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Microstructure and thermal-mechanical evolution of high-entropy pyrochlore (A2B2O7) with dual crystalline phase by Kun Yang, Minghao Zhao, Huan Li, Chengying Bai

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Morphological analysis of isolated rat pancreatic islets cultured under standard culture technique and with biopolymer microstructured collagen‑containing hydrogel by L. A. Kirsanova, N. V. Baranova, G. N. Bubentsova, V. I. Sevastianov

“…The purpose of this study was to characterize and compare the effect of biopolymer microstructured collagen-containing hydrogel (BMCH) on isolated rat islets survival. …”
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Influence of themo-mechanical treatments and microstructural state on the fatigue behaviour of a weld seam: case of API X60 steel by Fethi Sebaa, Benattou Bouchouicha

“…This evolution is characterized by a disturbance due to the repeated change of microstructure.…”
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A Non-destructive Evaluation of Microstructural Analysis in Sn-Ag-Cu Solder Joint by Synchrotron X-Ray Radiation Tomography by C.Y. Tan, M.A.A. Mohd Salleh, N. Saud, M. Nabialek, A. Rylski

“…Synchrotron X-ray tomography is increasingly utilized for characterizing the internal microstructure of materials in 3D images. …”
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Effects of various rolling deformations on the microstructure, mechanical properties, corrosion behavior, and cytocompatibility of biodegradable Zn-0.5Mn alloys by Yongyong Liu, Rui Yue, Lijing Yang, Zhenlun Song

“…In this work, the effects of various rolling deformations on the microstructural evolution, mechanical properties, corrosion behavior, and cytocompatibility of Zn-0.5Mn alloys were studied. …”
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Heat treatment-induced microstructural transformations and strengthening mechanisms in laser powder bed fusioned 15-5PH stainless steel by Bin Chen, Zhenghua Huang, Bo Li, Jianing Li, Jianye Liu, Liuhui Niu

“…This study systematically examined the effects of solution treatment-aging (ST-AT) and aging treatment alone (AT) on the microstructure, wear resistance, and mechanical properties of 15-5PH stainless steel fabricated via laser powder bed fusion. …”
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Effect of intrinsic heat treatment on the microstructure and mechanical properties of Al-Cu alloy fabricated by wire arc directed energy deposition by Bin Yang, Xiaodong Li, Shuang Lei, Yating Li, Xinyuan Jin, Guoping Zhao, Xianfeng Li

“…However, by applying a subsequent solution treatment coupled with a 16-hour aging period, the microstructural variations were significantly mitigated, leading to an enhancement in the mechanical properties of the alloy.…”
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Investigation of Microstructural, Mechanical, and Tribological Properties of TiC and MWCNT Reinforced Hot-Pressed Scalmalloy^® Hybrid Composites by Taha Alper Yilmaz

“…This method enabled the development of a more homogeneous and equiaxed microstructure. The composites were characterized using SEM, EDS, MAP, and XRD analyses, along with density and microhardness measurements. …”
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Investigation on Microstructure and Tensile Properties of High-Strength AA2014 Aluminium Alloy Welds Joined by Pulsed CMT Welding Process by Rajendran Chinnasamy, Samson Jerold Samuel Chelladurai, Tushar Sonar

“…The joint tensile properties were compared with the parent material and correlated to the microstructural features. The defect-free weld was achieved at constant welding speed of 450 mm/min, welding current of 110 A, and electrode feed rate of 5550 mm/min. …”
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Microstructure and corrosion resistance of hybrid additively manufactured Ti-6Al-4V via laser powder bed fusion by Omer F. Mohamed, Linda Ismail, Chandrabhan Verma, Imad Barsoum, Akram AlFantazi, Andreas Schiffer

“…The multi-material part’s interface characteristics, microstructure, and microhardness properties were investigated. …”
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High Temperatures Oxidation of Inconel 718 Superalloy Produced by Additive Manufacturing: Influence of Scanning Direction Strategy, Microstructure and Heat Treatment by Rodrigo de Oliveira França, Robson Bruno Dutra Pereira, José David Pérez-Ruiz, Gaizka Gómez Escudero, Amaia Calleja Ochoa, Luis Norberto López de Lacalle, Artur Mariano de Sousa Malafaia

“…Its process parameters directly influence the microstructure of the material. Inconel 718 is a nickel-based superalloy with excellent mechanical properties and oxidation resistance at elevated temperatures. …”
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Data-driven integration of synthetic representative volume elements and machine learning for improved microstructure-property linkage and material performance in ceramics by Mohammad Rezasefat, James Hogan

“…Ceramic materials, characterized by their heat resistance, dielectric properties, and mechanical performance, are often compromised by brittleness due to microstructural inclusions. …”
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Optimization of Process Parameters and Microstructure of CoCrFeNiTiAl High-Performance High-Entropy Alloy Coating by Bingchun Jiang, Zhu Huang, Cunyu Liu, Huipeng Wang, Fengyuan Shu, Yuncai Zhao, Heping Lei

“…The optimum parameters for the preparation of high-performance high-entropy alloy coatings are found at laser power P = 676.73 W, cladding speed V = 5 mm/s, and pulse width P₀ = 9 ms. The microstructures of the high-entropy alloy coating prepared with optimal process parameters have been characterized, which show that the metallurgical bonding between the cladding layer and the substrate is strong and without obvious defects such as porosity and cracks.…”
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Influence of melting mode on melt pool dynamics and microstructure in WE43 Mg alloy: A combined computational and experimental approach by Francesco D’Elia, Mohammad Hoseini-Athar, Satya Chaitanya Vaddamanu, Mikael Ersson, Peter Hedström, Cecilia Persson

“…This study demonstrates the interplay among processing, thermal history, fluid flow and microstructure in WE43, and provides a basis for future design of microstructures for improved material properties.…”
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Influence of adjustable ring modes on molten pool behavior and microstructure of Al–Si coated boron steel in fiber laser welding by Hyun-Uk Jun, Jooyong Cheon, Yeong-Do Park, Yang-Do Kim, Changwook Ji

“…The RBM and DBM effectively suppressed Al segregation into the FZ, leading to a reduction in ferrite formation and the development of a refined microstructure characterized by a uniform and high density of geometrically necessary dislocations. …”
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Effect of Cr addition on the hot deformation behavior and microstructure evolution of Cu-0.8Fe-0.2Mg alloy by Wenhao He, Ke Jing, Meng Zhou, Yi Zhang, Baohong Tian, Chunhe Chu, Jiangshan Cui, Haoyan Hu, Min Chen, Alex A. Volinsky, Bingbing Shang

“…The effects of Cr addition on the microstructure and recrystallized behavior of the Cu-0.8Fe-0.2Mg alloy were characterized by electron backscatter diffraction (EBSD) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). …”
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