Low cycle fatigue behavior and deformation mechanism of Ti–6Al–4V-0.55Fe alloy under the control of strain and stress amplitudes by Yangyang Sun, Feng Chen, Shenwei Qian, Hui Chang, Wenshu Zhang, Liang Feng, Lian Zhou

“…Based on the results of this alloy under strain amplitudes and the corresponding stress amplitudes, the effect of tension-compression asymmetry (TCA) on fatigue behavior and microstructure evolution was systematically discussed with transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and electron backscatter diffraction (EBSD). …”
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Enhanced insulation properties of AFEP via constructing one-dimensional ZnO nanostructures by Jun Xie, Bobin Xu, Guowei Xia, Youzhi Zhang, Xiaoyu Shi, Ping Huang, Yan Li, Qing Xie

“…This improves the interface bonding between aramid fibers and epoxy resin, further boosting the composite material's insulation performance. The microstructure evolution of the fiber surface is verified through microscopic characterization, and the influence of different construction parameters (concentration, time) on the insulation performance. of the AFEP composite is investigated via electrical performance testing. …”
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Hot deformation behavior, dynamic recrystallization and precipitation behavior of a novel Er, Zr-microalloyed Al–Cu–Mg alloy by Zhizheng Rong, Xiaolan Wu, Fangyan He, Shengping Wen, Xiangyuan Xiong, Kunyuan Gao, Wu Wei, Hui Huang, Zuoren Nie

“…The intrinsic relationship between hot deformation behavior and microstructure evolution in Er, Zr-microalloyed Al–Cu–Mg alloy was investigated by isothermal hot compression test. …”
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Influence of pre-strain on inelastic recovery and shape memory property of metastable Ti–10V–2Fe–3Al alloy by E. Zhu, Fuguo Li, Qian Zhao, Tong Wang, Anisah Farooq Hashmi

“…The microstructure evolution, inelastic recovery and shape memory effect of the solution treated metastable Ti–10V–2Fe–3Al (Ti-1023) alloy under tensile loading-unloading deformation were investigated. …”
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Understanding the creep behaviors and mechanisms of Mg-Gd-Zn alloys via machine learning by Shuxia Ouyang, Xiaobing Hu, Qingfeng Wu, Jeong Ah Lee, Jae Heung Lee, Chenjin Zhang, Chunhui Wang, Hyoung Seop Kim, Guangyu Yang, Wanqi Jie

“…However, the multiple alloying elements and various heat treatment conditions, combined with complex microstructural evolution during creep tests, bring great challenges in understanding and predicting creep behaviors. …”
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Electron microscopy data on irradiation effects in glassy carbon, nuclear graphite, pyrolytic carbon, and carbon fibersMendeley Data by J. David Arregui-Mena, Takaaki Koyanagi, David A. Cullen, Michael J. Zachman, Yan-Ru Lin, Kyle Everett, Sabrina Gonzalez-Calzada, Phillip D. Edmondson, Tyler J. Gerczak, Yutai Katoh, Nidia C. Gallego

“…In situ electron irradiation experiments further illustrate the real-time microstructural evolution of glassy carbon during exposure. …”
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Synthesis, Structure, and Electrophysical and Electrochemical Properties of Novel Composite La_0.9MnO₃-LaFeO₃ by Mukhametkali Mataev, Zamira Sarsenbaeva, Bahadir Keskin, Marzhan Nurbekova, Amangeldi Meldeshov, Zhanar Tursyn, Karima Seitbekova

“…X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis revealed a polycrystalline, biphasic perovskite structure combining both hexagonal and cubic symmetry. The microstructure and elemental composition, examined using field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM), indicated an average particle size of approximately 186.9 nm. …”
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Saline–CO₂ Solution Effects on the Mechanical Properties of Sandstones: An Experimental Study by Motao Duan, Haijun Mao, Guangquan Zhang, Junxin Liu, Sinan Zhu, Di Wang, Hao Xie

“…The mechanism of interaction evolution and fracture propagation was studied in detail by NMR, the triaxial compression test and a CT scan. …”
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Unveiling first self‐healing in metallised film capacitor: A macro–micro analysis by Yushuang He, Feipeng Wang, Guoqiang Du, Lei Pan, Jian Li, Hongming Yang, Xiao Zhang, Zhicheng Zhang, Kaizheng Wang

“…The quantified relationship between the macroscopic characteristics and microstructure evolution (polypropylene decomposition and aluminium electrode vaporisation) is established in MFCs under diverse SH energy levels. …”
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Atomic-Scale Study on the Composition Optimization and Deformation Mechanism of FeNiAl Alloys by Chen Chen, Yachen Gui, Xingchang Tang, Yufeng Li, Changbo Wang, Jie Sheng, Zhijian Zhang, Xuefeng Lu, Junqiang Ren

“…During tensile deformation, this alloy demonstrates a complex microstructural evolution, including dislocation slip, phase transformations, and deformation twinning. …”
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Effect of in-situ SiC particles on the room–temperature dry sliding wear behavior of Al–12Si–4Cu–2Ni–1Mg alloys by Chongchong Wu, Mengdi Zhang, Jing Zhou, Jingjing Ruan, Xiangfa Liu

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Phase-field simulation study of dendritic growth in directional solidification of Fe-C alloy under varied initial solute concentrations by Hong-bo Zeng, Xin-gang Ai, Ming Chen, Rui Guan, Qing-song Chen, Zhong-lin Hou

“…As a method to control the solidification process of metal to optimize the microstructure, directional solidification technology is a common and effective way to improve the axial mechanical properties of alloy. …”
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Exploring high entropy alloys: A review on thermodynamic design and computational modeling strategies for advanced materials applications by Peter Ifeolu Odetola, Bukola Joseph Babalola, Ayodeji Ebenezer Afolabi, Ufoma Silas Anamu, Emmanuel Olorundaisi, Mutombo Christian Umba, Thabang Phahlane, Olusoji Oluremi Ayodele, Peter Apata Olubambi

“…Through a novel case study of a septenary equiatomic Ni-Al-Co-Cr-Cu-Mn-Ti HEA, this analysis demonstrates the utility of these computational tools in unveiling the alloy's phase stability and microstructural evolution, reinforcing the synergy between theoretical predictions and experimental validation. …”
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Influence of cement particle size, ultra-fine fly ash, and ultra-fine silica fume on the physical and microscopic properties of slurry by Kai Wang, Siyang Guo, Hua Yuan, Jiahui Ren, Pengyu Chen, Qihao Zhang

“…UFA and USF improve the microstructure of the cement surface. After adding UFA, cement hydration accelerates, and more calcium silicate hydrate (C-S-H) is generated in the later stage. …”
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Towards a better binder for pervious concrete: A case study on the flexural strength of fibre-reinforced high-strength cementitious paste (F-HSCP) under different curing conditions by Jie Li, Jun Xia, Luigi Di Sarno, Guobin Gong

“…This study investigates the mechanical performance and microstructure evolution of fibre-reinforced high-strength cementitious paste (F-HSCP) incorporating Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene fibre (UF), Glass fibre (GF), and Steel fibre (STF) across four curing conditions: standard 28-day water curing (W-Type), steam curing for 48 h (S-Type), 90 °c, 48-hour hot water bath curing (H-Type), and 8-hour, 1 MPa pressure, 180 °c autoclaved curing (A-Type). …”
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Structural mechanisms of formation of adiabatic shear bands by Mikhail Sokovikov, Dmitry Bilalov, Vladimir Oborin, Vasiliy Chudinov, Sergey Uvarov, Yuriy Bayandin, Oleg Naimark

“…Changes in the velocity of the rear surface at different time of plug ejection were analyzed by Doppler interferometry techniques. The microstructure of tested samples was analyzed using an optical interferometer-profilometer and a scanning electron microscope. …”
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A multi-component diffusion multiple approach based synergistic regulation of γ' phase stability and mechanical properties in CoTiVNi-based superalloys by J.J. Ruan, H.C. Sun, J.S. Yan, S. Yang, Y. Li, Z.W. Zhang, L.L. Zhu, H. Zhang, N. Ueshima, K. Oikawa, L. Jiang

“…Enhanced fuel efficiency and engine performance have driven interest in Co-based superalloys reinforced by coherent γ′ dispersed in the matrix with low stacking fault energy (SFE). However, poor microstructure stability due to thermodynamically unstable γ′ phases limits their application. …”
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A constitutive model optimizing superalloy performance: The interplay of annealing twins, dislocations, and grain boundaries by Zongpeng Tian, Rui Zhao, Xinshun Diao, Shan Jiang, Debin Shan, Min Wan

“…To elucidate the mechanistic roles of these microstructural features, this study employed high-precision planar argon ion polishing and electron backscatter diffraction to quantitatively characterize the annealing twin volume fraction, dislocation density, and grain size in superalloys heat-treated at various temperatures. …”
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Caracterización del envejecimiento de tuberías de vapor de centrales térmicas empleando el efecto Barkhausen//Characterization of steam pipes ageing degree from power plants using... by Frank de los Reyes-Rodríguez, Julio Capó-Sanchez, Eduardo Franco-Fidalgo, Gonzalo de Diego-Velasco

“…<br />_______________________________________________________________________________</p> <p class="TituloResumen">Abstract</p> <p class="Resumen">In this paper, an ageing degree characterization of 12Cr1MoV steel using two method of magnetic Barkhausen noise is developed. A study of the microstructural evolution during ageing at operated conditions (15MPa, 550ºC) from 100000 h up to 150000 h was carried out using optic and scanning electron microscopy techniques. …”
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Hot deformation physical mechanisms and a unified constitutive model of a solid solution Ti55511 alloy deformed in the two-phase region by Huijie Zhang, Y.C. Lin, Gang Su, Yongfu Xie, Wei Qiu, Ningfu Zeng, Song Zhang, Guicheng Wu

“…In this work, the flow behaviors and microstructure evolution of a solid solution Ti55511 alloy deformed in the two-phase region are investigated by hot compression experiments. …”
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