High-performance W–Cu composites preparation technology, modulation strategy and strengthening mechanism by Weiyang Long, Yifan Yan, Mingzhu You, Haoran Wu, Zheng Wei, Hongfei Zhang, Shaodan Yang, Zhiyuan Zhu, Kexing Song

“…This paper reviews the evolution of preparation technology and modulation strategy for W–Cu composite, discusses the relationship between microstructure growth and mechanical properties of W–Cu composites, and systematically summarizes the influence mechanisms of alloy element content, existence form and microstructure on the electrical and thermal conductivity, strength, and erosion resistance of W–Cu composites. …”
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Preparation of alkali-activated steel slag-fly ash based full solid waste filling material and strength formation mechanism research by Tingye QI, Siyuan CHENG, Guorui FENG, Linfei WANG, Hongtao XU, Lubin LI, Xinkai QI, Kexin XU, Xingyue YANG

“…The effects of activator (Na2SiO3) modulus and alkali concentration on both macroscopic properties and microstructural evolution of the cementitious system were systematically investigated. …”
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Mechanical properties and permeability characteristics of mudstone-slag-based water barrier material by Yu ZHANG, Yuanguang CHEN, Qibo PAN, Yafei ZHANG, Tian CHEN, Pengjiao ZHANG, Jiangsen ZHU

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Ablation mechanisms of bulk Nb4AlC3 ceramics at 1600–2200 °C in nitrogen plasma flame by Ye Yu, Hao Zhang, Zhen Teng, Yiwang Bao, Man Jiang, Longsheng Chu, Qingguo Feng, Chunfeng Hu

“…By analyzing changes in ablation rate, microstructure, and elemental composition of the surface and cross-section, the ablation evolution mechanism of Nb4AlC3 ceramics is elucidated. …”
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Remolding Water Content Effect on the Behavior of Frozen Clay Soils Subjected to Monotonic Triaxial Loading by Shuai Qi, Jinhui Liu, Wei Ma, Jing Wang, Houwang Bai, Shaojian Wang

“…Results showed that the mechanical behavior of frozen clay soils displayed a clear dependence on <i>w</i>, which was controlled by microstructural evolution. As <i>w</i> increased, the shear strength <i>q</i>_max, resilient modulus <i>E</i>₀ and cohesion <i>c</i> increased, which resulted from the progressive development of ice bonding within the shear plane. …”
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Improving the high stress abrasive wear resistance of medium carbon quenched and partitioned bainitic steel by controlling the phase transformation sequence by Qiangguo Li, Wandong Li, Mingwei Li, Minghua Su, Zhihua Hu, Hongbo Ma, Zhengyun Wang, Tong Li, Yanan Zhang

“…The effects of bainite and martensite phase transformation sequences on the microstructure evolution and the wear behavior of the steel were investigated. …”
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Impact of ZrO₂ and Si₃N₄ Ceramics Dispersion on the Ti6Al4V Matrix: Mechanical and Microstructural Characteristics Using SPS by Anthony O. Ogunmefun, Emmanuel R. Sadiku, Linda M. Teffo, Williams K. Kupolati

“…SEM/EDS and XRD equipment were used to disclose the microstructural evolution and phase identification of created composites. …”
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Effect of grain size on mechanical properties and tribological behavior of size-tunable high entropy diboride ceramics obtained by two-step SPS sintering by Yao Yang, Jianqiang Bi, Linjing Qiao, Guandong Liang, Shuyong Liang, Shushuai Liu, Shaoyin Wang, Hongyu Gong, Zhao Qian, Jinwang Shi, Weiqiang Li

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Simulation Study on Directional Solidification of Titanium–Aluminum Alloy Based on Liquid Metal Cooling Method by Feng Li, Hong Huang, Xiao Zong, Kehan Wang, Han Liu, Xuejun Liu, Xianfei Ding

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Recent advances in cost-effective aluminum alloys with enhanced mechanical performance for high-temperature applications: A review by Liying Cui, Kun Liu, X.-Grant Chen

“…Although extensive research has been conducted for optimizing the microstructure and mechanical attributes, there remains considerable potential for further advancements in the HT performance of Al alloys, which can lead to breakthroughs in various industrial applications.…”
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Subsequent enhancement of mechanical properties using heat treatment of steel/copper bimetallic structures manufactured by laser powder bed fusion by Jie Chen, Guijun Bi, Dake Zhao, Di Wang, Mingkang Zhang, Yunmian Xiao

“…This work discusses in detail the microstructure evolution under different annealing treatments as well as the underlying mechanisms for the improvement of mechanical properties, providing a simple and effective method for post-treatment reinforcing the heterogeneous interface of 316L/CuSn10 bimetallic structure fabricated by LPBF.…”
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Enhanced red hardness through fine carbides in M2 high-speed steel fabricated via electron beam powder bed fusion by Yingkang Wei, Yufeng Zhang, Xin Chu, Shufeng Yang, Jianyong Wang, Wenpeng Jia, Jilei Zhu, Shifeng Liu

“…This study investigated the microstructural evolution and hardness variation of EB-PBF fabricated M2 HSS under simulated tool service conditions (500–600 °C, 1–3 cycles, 1 h per cycle). …”
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Artificial intelligence and molecular dynamics assisted analysis of wear behavior of high entropy alloys by Ling Qiao, Junya Inoue, Jingchuan Zhu

“…Our findings revealed the deformation mechanisms and microstructure evolution during the friction and wear process, offering a new perspective for designing alloys with excellent wear resistance in the future.…”
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Taguchi-based optimisation of FSW parameters for advancement in aerospace materials: Al-Li 2060 alloy by Noah E. El-Zathry, Stephen Akinlabi, Wai Lok Woo, Vivek Patel, Rasheedat M. Mahamood

“…The focus is on the impact of tool axial force and speeds on the microstructural evolution, mechanical properties, and surface integrity of the welded joints. …”
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Drying kinetics and characteristics of Acori tatarinowii rhizoma under hot air thin-layer drying at different temperatures by Yingna Le, Kun Shi, Chengfu Wang, Jingying Guo, Yaohui Ye, Yuexing Ma, Ruiping Wang, Fangyan Cai, Shaolong Ma, Jinlian Zhang, Lingyun Zhong

“…This study provides the first comprehensive analysis of drying temperature effects on ATR, uniquely correlating thermal parameters with surface morphology, microstructural evolution, and volatile compound preservation. …”
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Optimizing corrosion resistance of the Mg–4Zn-0.5Y-0.5Nd alloy by regulation of secondary phase and grain structure by C.C. Zhao, W.T. Ouyang, M. Wen, C. Yang, D.K. Xu, Y.F. Zheng, T.F. Xi, L.Y. Sheng

“…The Mg–4Zn-0.5Y-0.5Nd alloy was designed and fabricated using conventional casting and subsequently heat treatment to optimize its microstructure and corrosion properties. The effects of secondary phase morphology and grain structure on the in vitro corrosion behavior of the alloy were systematically investigated to elucidate the corresponding mechanisms. …”
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Understanding the performance improvement mechanism of Ti/steel clad plates fabricated by double-layered hot rolling by Yue Wu, Renhao Wu, Haiming Zhang, Tao Wang, Qingxue Huang, Hyoung Seop Kim

“…Through comprehensive microstructure characterizations and finite element method (FEM) analysis, we elucidated the influence of assembly configurations on microstructural evolution and mechanical properties. …”
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Multi laser beams directed energy deposition of a high-strength and high-toughness TC11 titanium alloy with coaxial wire feeding by J.Q. Yao, Y.S. Wang, X.W. Liu, X.F. Chen, S.M. Chen, L. Hu, H.T. Liu, Y.H. Qian, Y. Cheng, B. Song, C.Z. Yan, Y.S. Shi

“…The combined effects of a lower thermal gradient and heterogeneous nucleation, resulting from coaxial wire feeding, are essential in refining the microstructure of materials used in coaxial WLDED. As a result, the fundamental mechanisms underlying microstructural evolution and the improvement of tensile properties through multi-laser beam WLDED with a coaxial processing head have been elucidated.…”
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Research progress on heat treatment regulation and mechanical properties of selective laser melted γ″-strengthened nickel-based superalloys by NI Xiaoqing, DAI Kunjie, KONG Decheng

“…Therefore, it is imperative to clarify the inherent relationship between the metastable precipitate characteristics in non-equilibrium thermal cycles during the additive manufacturing and the heat treatment processes, such as grain growth, second-phase precipitation, and dislocation evolution during the thermal treatment. The γ″ strengthening nickel-based high-temperature alloys (IN718 alloy) were focused in this paper, which were widely used in the fields of aviation engines and gas turbines, the research progress on the microstructure characteristics after laser selective melting forming was discussed, and the microstructure evolution and variation laws of the mechanical properties after heat treatment were reviewed to explore the methods for regulating the microstructure and improving the mechanical properties of high-temperature alloys under the rapid solidification, and to further expand the application of laser additive manufacturing technology in hot-end structural materials, such as aviation engines and gas turbines.…”
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Evading strength-ductility trade-off in a metastability engineered layered metallic composite by Roopam Jain, Ravi Sankar Haridas, Prithvi Awasthi, Abhijeet Dhal, Rajiv S. Mishra

“…Enhanced transformation and twinning led to the greater dynamic refinement of the microstructure providing higher strain hardening enabling greater ductility while benefitting from the dynamic Hall-Petch strengthening. …”
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