Investigation of the microstructure and tribological properties of laser cladding 5%Ti3SiC2 reinforced Co-based composite coatings under different loads over the wide temperature r... by Zhi-shen Gao, Jingkai Xue, Chun-sheng Ouyang, ying-she Luo, Ke Ding, Hong-shuo Guo, Gang Yan

“…In order to improve the mechanical properties of SUS 304 in practical engineering application, Co-5%Ti3SiC2 coating was successfully prepared on SUS 304 by laser technology. The microstructure of Co-5%Ti3SiC2 coating was characterized by scanning electron microscope (SEM), energy dispersive spectrometer (EDS) and X-ray diffractometer (XRD) to evaluate the tribological properties in detail. …”
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The impact of heat treatment on microstructure, residual stress, and mechanical behavior of laser powder bed fusion additively manufactured Ti–6Al–2Sn–4Zr–2Mo alloy by Matin Vafaei, Reza Ghanavati, Abdollah Saboori, Luca Iuliano

“…Therefore, this study has a dual objective: first, to evaluate the microstructure and residual stresses in the as-built Ti6242 produced through laser powder bed fusion. …”
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Effects of thermal spray processes on the development microstructure and thermal properties of NiCrAlY bond coats deposited over superni C-263 aero engine combustor liner alloy by S Karthikeyan, Raja Subramani, V Balasubramanian, Simon Yishak

“…The performance of the NiCrAlY bond coats ishighly dependent on the deposition process that controls their microstructure, porosity, thermal behavior and to thermal cycling resistance. …”
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Variation of Deformation Conditions of Zagros Suture Zone between Baneh and Shahrekord Areas, Iran by Fatemeh Ghahremani, Ali Yassaghi

“…The fault comprises of a main thrust in its NW part (Baneh area) while is partitioned to four fault splays in its SE part (Sharekord area). Evaluation of deformation conditions of the MZRF fault rocks carried out using quartz, feldspar and calcite twins’ microstructures as well as mineral composition indicates that the fault has propagated from various conditions correspond to different brittle to brittle-ductile transition zones. …”
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Additively manufactured 316L stainless steel as a potential alternative implant material by M.S. Alam, S.R. Campbell, S.R. Spivey, G. Dutta, N. Pal, A. Karan, J. Xie, M.A. DeCoster, E.P. Murray

“…The microstructural features, electrochemical corrosion behavior, and biocompatibility with Locke's solution were evaluated for 316L stainless steel (SS) samples fabricated by selective laser melting (SLM) with understudied processing conditions providing low residual stress - 800, 1000 and 1200 mm/s laser scan speed with a laser power of 100 W. …”
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Anisotropic corrosion behavior of laser-based direct energy deposited H13 steel in molten ADC12 aluminum alloy by Guo Wang, Weidong Lou, Chaoyang Deng, Wenyou Ma, Chuanqiang Li, Haidong Zhao

“…The effect of the anisotropic microstructure of the deposited H13 steel on corrosion behavior was elucidated by characterizing the microstructure before and after corrosion. …”
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Synergistic Effects of Microbial-Induced Carbonate Precipitation and Modified Biochar on the Engineering Properties of Loess by Qibo Yan, Lingwei Kong, Shiyue Fang

“…Controlled experiments evaluated hydraulic conductivity, shear strength, and stress-strress–strain behavior under varying MBC content (0–8%), cementation reagent concentration (0.5–1.5 mol/L), and confining pressures (50–400 kPa), and complemented by microstructural characterization via scanning electron microscope (SEM). …”
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High‐Performance Polymer‐derived Ceramics in LCD 3D Printing by H. Yazdani Sarvestani, V. Karamzadeh, A. Kulkarni, A. Sohrabi‐Kashani, T. Lacelle, M.B. Jakubinek, B. Ashrafi

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Comportamiento microestructural de una aleación TI - 6 AL - 4 V empleada en pulpa lixiviada//Behaviour microstructure of an alloy TI - 6 AL - 4 V used in leached pulp by Rodney E. Correa‐Suárez, Tomás Fernández-Columbié, Isnel Rodríguez‐González, Dayanis Alcántara‐Borges

“…<br /><br /><strong>Key words:</strong> leached pulp, cycle thermal, microstructure, titanium, isotherm.</p>…”
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Effect of Ultrasound/Ultra-high Pressure Combined with Sous-vide Cooking on the Quality of Spiced Beef by Zhenhua SHI, Daobang TANG, Huaigu YANG, Xueming LIU, Xuping WANG, Yaosheng LIN, Jinhao ZOU, Jingrong CHENG, Mingjun ZHU

“…The color, texture, moisture distribution, and microstructure of the finished product were measured, and a comprehensive quality analysis of the spiced beef was conducted using fuzzy mathematical sensory evaluation. …”
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Characterization of vacuum plasma spray VPS - W coating deposited on stainless steel substrates by Darko Veljić, Časlav Lačnjevac, Marko Rakin

“…The microstructures of the deposited layers were analyzed by means of optical microscopy (OM) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). …”
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Applications of bamboo fiber and bamboo stem ash with styrene butadiene rubber in cement mortar for sustainable structural application by Prem Kumar Vagestan, Manikandan Periyasamy, V. Vasugi

“…Various mix ratios were developed and analyzed using the Taguchi method, and the results were validated through analysis of variance (ANOVA), microstructural observations, and energy efficiency evaluation. …”
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Microstructural optimization of Gd2O3-Yb2O3-Y2O3 co-stabilized ZrO2/YSZ coatings with enhanced thermal shock resistance by Tianjie Shi, Tong Zhao, Yiqian Guo, Rifei Han, Haoran Peng, Kang Yuan, Qi Zhou, Xiaoxiao Pang, Fang Jia

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Analysis of jute-glass fiber reinforced epoxy hybrid composite by Md Mahadi Hasan, Md Ashraful Islam, Tareq Hassan

“…The composite's physical, mechanical, microstructural, and fracture properties were thoroughly analyzed. …”
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Effects of Different Varieties of Proso Millet (Panicum miliaceum L.) Flour on the Quality Characteristics of Crispy Cookies by Yue HU, Zhengzheng TIAN, Enhong GAO, Xiaoke CHANG, Shunshun LIN, Xiaoling TIAN, Mengqin LI

“…Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) was employed to observe the microstructure of the cookies, while Angiotool software was utilized for quantitative analysis of porosity. …”
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Effects of Adding Amount of Schizophyllum commune Powder on Quality and Starch Digestibility of Biscuit by Zedong HE, Hui FENG, Lingyan WANG, Lingxin ZHAO, Liping SUN, Yongliang ZHUANG

“…The physical quality and sensory characteristics of five biscuits were evaluated. The digestibility of starch, microstructure and rheological properties of chyme were determined via in vitro biomimetic digestive system. …”
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Corrosion behavior of 316L stainless steel reinforced by dispersed yttria stabilized zirconia fabricated by spark plasma sintering by Lucas de Figueiredo Soares, Francisco Maciel Brito Neto, Lucas Moura Montenegro Reis, Guilherme dos Santos Vacchi, Sergio Neves Monteiro, Carlos Alberto Della Rovere, Vera Lúcia Arantes

“…Additionally, densification, surface morphology, microstructure and mechanical properties were characterized as complementary. …”
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Establishing topological benchmarks for three-dimensional x-ray diffraction microscopy by A. J. Shahani, D. Juul Jensen, Y. Zhang

“…A quantitative characterization of 3D topology is paramount for understanding microstructure and its time-evolution. This Perspective establishes a framework to evaluate the accuracy of emergent 3D x-ray diffraction microscopy (3DXRD) methods in capturing topological features, such as the grain boundaries, triple-junctions, and their correlations over topological distance. …”
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Study on the evolution mechanism of concrete properties under the coupled effects of freeze-thaw cycle, chloride salt and fatigue loading by Siqi Yang, Jiawen Zhang, Jiawen Zhang, Weijie Zhang, Qi Dong, Li Xiang, Guoxing Sun, Jinyang Jiang, Jinyang Jiang

“…In this study, the coupling effect of freeze-thaw, chloride salt and loading on the microstructure evolution was systematically and quantitively investigated, with the role of each kind of environmental action analyzed, experimentally and quantitively evaluating the significantly greater damage by freeze-thaw and chloride salt erosion to concrete than that of fatigue load.…”
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A review on kinetic models of dynamic recrystallization for magnesium alloys by Tong Wang, Xin Liu, Minghai Wang, Yanchao Jiang, Chen Zhou, Qichi Le

“…It can effectively guide the determination of the deformation parameters to control the microstructure and the mechanical properties of the Mg alloys. …”
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