Segregation-guided alloy design via tailored solidification behavior by Ahmet Turnali, Dilay Kibaroglu, Nico Evers, Jaqueline Gehlmann, Lennart Sayk, Nicolas J. Peter, Abdelrahman Elsayed, Mehdi Noori, Tarek Allam, Johannes Henrich Schleifenbaum, Christian Haase

“…Our approach was demonstrated by computationally designing a novel AlxCo25Fe(50-x)Ni25 multi-principal element alloy (MPEA) as a model system, employing a combination of CALPHAD, Scheil, and multiphase-field simulations, and by experimentally validating the resulting microstructure evolution. The lower Al content (x = 10.5) was designated to generate a supersaturated single-phase fcc matrix suitable for heat-treatments to trigger local phase transformations. …”
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Optimizing strength and corrosion resistance of the metastable β-alloy Ti–35Nb–7Zr–5Ta alloy by equal-channel angular pressing by R. Silva, J. Silva, C.C. Viana, C.R.M. Afonso, P. Hammer, D.C.C. Magalhães, A.H. Plaine, C.A.D. Rovere

“…This study examines how microstructural evolution through equal-channel angular pressing (ECAP) at room temperature and 300 °C influences Young's modulus, hardness, and corrosion resistance. …”
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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

“…Secondly, to investigate the impact of a promising post heat treatment on mitigating residual stresses, inducing alterations in the microhardness of the Ti6242 alloy and its ductility, phase transformations and microstructure evolution. The as-built specimen exhibited a significant residual stress of 1357 MPa, which was caused by the pronounced temperature gradients experienced during the fabrication process. …”
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Forming control and the relationship between microstructure and mechanical property in TIG-assisted friction stir welded joint of Ti-6Al-3Nb-2Zr-1Mo titanium alloy by Xiawei Yang, Mingxuan Yao, Yu Su, Tingxi Meng, Shitong Ma, Zhenguo Guo, Wenwei Zhao, Tiejun Ma, Wenya Li

“…In this paper, T-joints of Ti-6Al-3Nb-2Zr-1Mo titanium alloy were joined with friction stir welding, and microstructure evolution and forming mechanism were studied. …”
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Effect of Cu content on microstructure and high-temperature oxidation behaviors of AlCuxCoCrFeNi2.1 high-entropy alloys manufactured by laser directed energy deposition by Zhaoyang Liu, Jiawei Liu, Xiaokang Fan, Tao Zou, Zhongwei Liang

“…The effect of Cu content on microstructure evolution and high-temperature oxidation behaviors of prepared HEAs was studied. …”
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Effect of paint baking treatment on microstructure and properties of 6082 aluminum alloy CMT welded joints filled with AlSi10Cu2Mg0.7Zn1 wire by Chunguo Fu, Shiwei Xu, Shuhan Yang, Xuan Zhu, Xiaoyi Yang, Mengnie Victor Li

“…Additionally, the impact of the baking paint process within the automotive manufacturing workflow on the evolution of microstructural characteristics of the HAZ and Weld Zone (WZ), as well as the mechanical properties of the joints, is investigated in detail. …”
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Microstructure, Mechanical Properties, and Electrochemical Corrosion Behavior of CoCrFeNiNb and CoCrFeNiV High-Entropy Alloys Prepared via Mechanical Alloying and Spark Plasma Sint... by Yan Zhu, Yiwen Liu, Zhaocang Meng, Jianke Tian

“…This study investigates the microstructural evolution, mechanical behavior, and electrochemical performance of CoCrFeNiNb and CoCrFeNiV HEAs fabricated via mechanical alloying and spark plasma sintering. …”
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The morphology and histology of a juvenile Sinokannemeyeria from the Middle Triassic Ermaying Formation of Shanxi, North China by Li-juan Xie, Jian Yi, Jian-ru Shi, Zhi-shuai Kang, Shi-chao Xu, Run-fu Wang

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The kinetics of milk gel structure formation studies by electron microscopy by I. T. Smykov

“…The aim of this study is to enhance the comprehension of the mechanism of enzymatic gelation in milk by visualizing the evolution of its microstructure through transmission electron microscopy. …”
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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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Effect of Heat Treatment on Performance of 2205 Base Equipment and Pipes by Yajun Li, Nan Liu, Li Tian, Xuemei Lu, Yanjiao Li

“…This paper simulates welding, post‐weld heat treatment, and operation conditions of 2205 steel. Microstructure evolution and properties were analyzed via metallography, impact testing, SEM, EDS, and electrochemical methods. …”
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Effects of Low-Temperature Environment on the Mechanical Properties and Crystal Characteristics of Alkali-Slag-Cementitious Materials by Guodong Huang, Chengcheng Wang, Houmin Mei, Fengan Zhang, Qi Lu, Yonghao Huang, Zijian Chen

“…Further, the formation and growth characteristics of alkali-activated slag crystals in a low-temperature environment, as well as the microstructure formation, development, and evolution, were examined by microscopic analyses. …”
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Research progress of K438 prepared by electron beam additive manufacturing by CUI Zhaowen, JIAO Shikun, JIANG Tao, QIAN Yuanhong, ZHU Yanliang

“…Compared with the traditional preparation process, the additive manufacturing (AM) technology has become an ideal process for “non-weldable” K438 superalloys due to the advantages of short production process, homogeneous microstructure, and good high-temperature mechanical properties of the components. …”
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Enhancing steel slag cement mortar performance under low-temperature curing through alkali activation: mechanisms and implications by Wei Ye, Tengteng Feng, Wangwen Sun, Lauren Y. Gómez-Zamorano

“…Advanced characterization techniques, including thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and scanning electron microscopy (SEM), were employed to examine the hydration products and microstructural evolution of optimally activated samples. …”
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Effect of Heat Treatment on Corrosion of an AlCoCrFeNi_2.1 Eutectic High-Entropy Alloy in 3.5 wt% NaCl Solution by Jun Jiang, Haijing Sun, Jie Sun

“…On one hand, this microstructure evolution can make the passive film have more Cr₂O₃ and less Al₂O₃, thereby enhancing its protective properties, as confirmed by the X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy analysis. …”
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Ultrasonic velocity and acoustic emission properties of concrete eroded by sulfate and its damage mechanism by LIU Juan-hong, ZHAO Li, SONG Shao-min, JI Hong-guang

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Surface hydrogenation treatment facilitating ultra-low temperature diffusion bonding of Zr-4 alloy by Xinrui Guo, Qing Chang, Lixia Zhang, Zhan Sun, Bo Zhang, Zeming Wang, Zhenwen Yang, Boyu Zhang

“…The microstructure of the hydrogenated layer was detected as δ-ZrH2 and ε-ZrH2. γ-ZrH phase was detected on the interface between the hydrogenated layer and α-Zr base metal. …”
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Wear-resistant Ti/TiCp composite coatings via synchronous powder supplied wire arc additive manufacturing by Xinxin Guo, Ming Ma, Shuaifeng Zhang, Zhengying Wei

“…The effects of welding current on the composites' microstructure evolution and wear resistance were systematically investigated. …”
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Quasi-superplasticity in an Mg–Li–Al–Y alloy processed by rolling by Furong Cao, Bijin Zhou, Panning Xu, Guangming Xu

“…In order to explore the high temperature ductility of ultra-light magnesium-lithium alloy, a new Mg-7.28Li-2.19Al-0.091Y (LAY720) alloy was prepared by casting and rolling. The microstructural evolution, mechanical properties, model, and deformation mechanism under hot tension were studied by optical microscope, X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscope, energy dispersive spectroscopy, and tensile tester. …”
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Abrasion resistant characteristics of UHPC based on high-speed underwater method: Efficiency, process, evaluation, and mechanisms by Xuan Qiu, Jihui Zhao, Zhong Li

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