Cycle duration dependent hardness and β relaxation behavior of cryogenic-thermal-cycle treated metallic glasses by Kunkun Zheng, Ping Huang, Fei Wang

“…In the present study, the effects of CTC treatment frequency, which had not been reported in previous research, on the microstructure, hardness, volume of shear transformation zone (STZ) and β relaxation behavior of LaNiAl MG were characterized by altering the time duration of a single cycle. …”
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Experimental Investigation of Mechanical Properties and Pore Characteristics of Hipparion Laterite Under Freeze–Thaw Cycles by Tengfei Pan, Zhou Zhao, Jianquan Ma, Fei Liu

“…Quantitative characterization of mechanical degradation mechanisms was achieved using advanced microstructural parameters including orientation frequency, probabilistic entropy, and fractal dimensions, revealing the intrinsic relationship between pore network anisotropy and macroscopic strength deterioration. …”
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Study on Filter Cake Removal Fluid of EZFLOW Weak Gel Drilling Fluid by Haohan Hu, Youlin Hu, Xuejing Weng

“…The rheological mechanism was investigated through microstructural characterization, revealing that the microstructure comprises a reversible network structure with sol particles either encapsulated within the network or embedded at nodal points. …”
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Suppression of Cr nanoclusters and enrichments in Fe–Cr based alloys with cryogenic processing for future energy sector by Matic Jovičević-Klug, Carlo Alberto Brondin, Antonio Caretta, Carsten Bonnekoh, Florian Gossing, Alexandra Vogel, Michael Rieth, Jeffrey McCord, Michael Rohwerder, Patricia Jovičević-Klug

“…This study investigates the effect of cryogenic processing (CP) on the microstructure and properties of a steel, Eurofer97, being considered for application in the energy sector - fusion. …”
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High Entropy Cantor Alloys (HEAs) modification induced by tungsten alligation, heat treatment and deep cold plastic deformation by Andrea Brotzu, Stefano Natali, Zortea Laura, De Filippo Barbara

“…A promising alloy element, tungsten, was used in the experimentation where mechanical and microstructural characterization were performed using different techniques …”
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Synthesis of Copper Based Composites Reinforced with (Ni,Cu)3Al Intermetallic via Low Energy Ball Milling by J. A. Verduzco, A. Molina, R. Guardian, Y. Y. Calderon, S. R. Gonzaga, M. Serrano, H. Villanueva

“…The resulting powders were compacted and sintered at 700°C for 30 minutes in an argon atmosphere. Microstructural characterization was performed using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and X-ray diffraction (XRD), while surface hardness was evaluated through microhardness testing. …”
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Phase formation and texture evolution in 316L-CuCrZr multi-material structures fabricated by laser powder bed fusion by Antonios Baganis, Florencia Malamud, Jan Čapek, Fedor F. Klimashin, Efthymios Polatidis, Matteo Busi, Miroslav Šmíd, Michal Jambor, Johann Michler, Markus Strobl, Christian Leinenbach

“…Steel-copper multi-material structures produced via Additive Manufacturing pose challenges in laser co-processing and microstructural control. This work employs neutron imaging, Electron Backscatter Diffraction (EBSD), and Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy (EDS) mapping to characterize 316L-CuCrZr Functionally Graded Structures (FGS) fabricated via Laser Powder Bed Fusion. …”
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Synergistic Effects of Molten Salt Corrosion and Proton Irradiation on Grain Boundary Strength in Ni-20Cr by Fei Teng, Weiyue Zhou, Yingxin Zhu, Yachun Wang, Xiang Liu, Daniel Murray, Yang Yang, Michael P. Short, Lingfeng He

“…We performed cross-sectional and chemically-sensitive electron microscopy characterization of the microstructures of these materials, identifying the characteristic corrosion-induced microstructure and local chemical heterogeneity near GBs. …”
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New insights into near-surface grain refinement in Ni-containing alloys during high-temperature corrosion at 600 °C by Vicent Ssenteza, Itai Panas, Laura Rioja Monllor, Anton Chyrkin, Tommy Sand, Raveendra Siriki, Torbjörn Jonsson

“…XRD and advanced electron microscopy (SEM/EDX and EBSD) and conceptual modelling were used to characterize corrosion products and fine-grain microstructure. …”
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Optimization of bonding parameters in diffusion bonding of Cu10Sn-B4C composites produced by P/M method by Ada Hakan, Özsoy Serkan

“…Shear and microhardness tests and microstructural examinations were carried out to determine the material characterization. …”
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Sustainability of concrete pavements considering traffic and de-icing agents by Rolf Breitenbücher, Robin Przondziono

“…On the meso-level, the project focuses on the characterization of degradation effects in the concrete microstructure due to cyclic loading. …”
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β phase transformation and dynamic recrystallization of a metastable β -Ti6554 alloy during electrically assisted tension by Wu Chuan, Liu Bao Xi

“…This work can provide valuable guidance in tailoring microstructure and properties of metastable β-titanium alloys during electrically assisted processing.…”
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Increase in Toughness of 300-Grade Maraging Steel with Nb Addition by Gerardo Jesus Aracena Pérez, Angelo José Zimmermann, Isabel Ferreira Barros, Marcos Natan da Silva Lima, Edipo Silva, Luís Flávio Gaspar Herculano, Daniel Pallos Fridman, Alexandre Bellegard Farina, Miloslav Béreš, Mohammad Masoumi, Hamilton Ferreira Gomes de Abreu

“…Thermodynamic and kinetic simulations using Thermo-Calc® and JMatPro® guided the alloy design, revealing that Nb addition favors the formation of Ni3Nb and Laves phases and delays precipitation kinetics compared to Ni3Ti. Microstructural characterization (XRD, SEM, EBSD) confirmed martensite refinement and reduced prior austenite grain size (PAGS) with increasing Nb content. …”
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Using high angular resolution diffusion imaging data to discriminate cortical regions. by Zoltan Nagy, Daniel C Alexander, David L Thomas, Nikolaus Weiskopf, Martin I Sereno

“…This paper is a first step towards an individual cortex-wide map of grey matter microstructure, The gray/white matter and pial boundaries were identified on the high-resolution structural MRI images. …”
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Electrochemically Engineered Mesoporous Sn-Oxide Rods for Anode Materials in Lithium-Ion Batteries by Woo-Jin Lee, Yu-Jeong Min, Heon-Cheol Shin

“…Electrochemical characterization revealed that the core-shell anode performance for LIBs varied with the Sn-oxide shell’s microstructure. …”
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The Effect of Rare Earth on the Precipitated Phases During Aging Process of T91 Heat-resistant Steel by Li　Gen, Liu　Jun, Wang　Shijun, Jia　Lei, He　Xikou

“…Combining with SEM/TEM characterization， the mechanism of RE Ce-Y composite addition in stabilizing microstructures are revealed. …”
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The Phenomena Involved in the Thermal-dependent Tensile Mechanical Tests of Premium Rail Steel by João Vitor de Oliveira Cordeiro, Henrique Boschetti Pereira, Luiz Felipe Bauri, André Luis Hansen Vieira, Yuji Guilherme Iko Wasano, Arthur Helfstein Moura, Marcos Dorigão Manfrinato, Edwan Anderson Ariza Echeverri, Luiz Henrique Dias Alves, Giovani Gonçalves Ribamar, Hélio Goldenstein

“…This study investigates the microstructural phenomena involved in the temperature-dependent mechanical properties of the Premium rail steel through tensile tests at various temperatures. …”
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Investigating the effects of hot isostatic pressing and proton irradiation on L-PBF stainless steels via nanoindentation across different strain rates by Lutfun Nipa, Hector R. Siller, Mohin Sharma, Bibhudutta Rout, Reza A Mirshams

“…The performance of additively manufactured (AM) 17-4 PH stainless steel in extreme environments, such as nuclear reactors, relies on its mechanical properties and microstructural stability. Post-processing treatments are crucial for reducing defects and porosity while enhancing mechanical performance. …”
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Electronic Structures of Molecular Beam Epitaxially Grown SnSe₂ Thin Films on <inline-formula><math display="inline"><semantics><mrow><msqrt><mn mathvariant="bold">3</mn... by Zhujuan Li, Qichao Tian, Kaili Wang, Yuyang Mu, Zhenjie Fan, Xiaodong Qiu, Qinghao Meng, Can Wang, Yi Zhang

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Research of Mortar Containing Phosphorous Slag and Calcium Carbonate Nanoparticles by Huashan Yang, Yujun Che

“…Hydration products and microstructure characterization was examined by X-ray diffraction (XRD), differential thermal gravity (DTG), thermogravimetric (TG), and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) analysis. …”
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