Phase transformation and property improvement of Al–0.6Mg–0.5Si alloys by addition of rare-earth Y by Xu Qin, Guo Chengyuan, Zheng Zeyuan, Zhang Sen, Cai Yanhui, Bi Xiaoqin, Fu Ying, Chen Ruirun

“…Al–0.6Mg–0.5Si (wt%) alloys with varying Y contents are prepared, and effects of Y on the microstructure, electrical conductivity, and mechanical properties are investigated. …”
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Repairing crack in Cu-Cr-Zr alloy towards forging mechanical properties via friction stir processing and aging treatment by Zeyu Zhang, Long Wan, Qi Wen, Zhanwen Feng, Youlong Shi

“…Dense and homogeneous microstructure and ultrafine grains with an average grain size of 0.55 μ m of the repaired zone (RZ) allowed for strong grain refinement against the coarse grains in base metal (BM). …”
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Ultra-fine grained EUROFER97 steel for nuclear fusion applications by Giulia Stornelli, Andrea Di Schino, Roberto Montanari, Mirko Sgambetterra, Claudio Testani, Alessandra Varone

“…To overcome this drawback, a Thermo-Mechanical Treatment (TMT) has been developed for improving mechanical properties through microstructure refinement without ductility loss. It consists in cold rolling followed by heat treatment of EUROFER97 steel plates preliminary subjected to the standard process. …”
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Processability improvement and strength enhancement in laser powder bed fusion of AlMgZr and AlMgZr-Ti alloys by Mengzhen Zhu, Jianying Wang, Tao Wen, Zhongxue He, Xixi Dong, Dong Qiu, Shouxun Ji, Yun Wang, Hailin Yang

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Excellent mechanical properties and corrosion resistance of Al–Ce–Zr alloys by Guoqiang Qin, Xinran Lv, Kaili Li, Zhigang Yang, Tianqing Sheng, Shuqin Zhang, Xuguang Wei, Gang Yu, Jianbo Yu, Ruili Song

“…Abstract In this study, the effect of Zr elements on Al–10Ce alloys were investigated in terms of the microstructure, mechanical properties at room and high temperatures, and corrosion resistance. …”
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Multi-field coupling analysis of twin-roll casting process for achieving thin aluminum strip high-speed casting and fabricating laminated metal cladding materials by Ce Ji, Xin Di, Xudong Liu, Shibin Liu, Jianmin Song, Huagui Huang

“…The implemented CAFE-based multi-field coupling methodology provides systematic guidance for both process parameter optimization and microstructure-property control strategies.…”
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Preparation and characterization of Ti‒1Al‒8V‒5Fe alloy powders by LI Zeng-feng, TAN Ping, SHEN Lei, ZHAO Shao-yang, WANG Li-qing, LI Ai-jun, YIN Jing-ou

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Multi-modal imaging of the cementitious carbonation front: Evidence for pore refinement by Sudharsan Rathnakumar, Nishant Garg

“…Currently, there is strong interest in understanding the nature of the carbonation front and resolving microstructural changes that happen upon carbonation. …”
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Effect of Post-Heat Treatment on the Mechanical Properties and Corrosion Behavior of Duplex Stainless Steel Fabricated by Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing by Long Zhang, Liang Liu, Feihong Liu, Jian Sun, Dongsheng Wang

“…In this study, the effect of heat treatment on the microstructure and mechanical properties of 2209 duplex stainless steel fabricated by wire arc additive was analyzed. …”
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Diffusion tensor imaging for detecting biomarkers of idiopathic epilepsy in dogs by Grace T. Kadler, Alex zur Linden, Luis Gaitero, Fiona M. K. James

“…Diffusion tensor imaging (DTI), a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) sequence, is used in human medicine to detect microstructural biomarkers of epilepsy. Based on the translational model between people and dogs, the use of DTI should be investigated in a veterinary context to determine if it is a viable resource for detecting microstructural white matter abnormalities in the brains of dogs with IE. …”
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Nanoparticle-bands enabled strength-ductility synergy in wrought Al-Cu alloys by Yunfeng Hu, Mojia Li, Jiaheng Li, Yingbo Zhang, Dongdi Yin, Ying Zeng, Hui Chen

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Superior mechanical properties of a high temperature Co-based superalloy fabricated by laser powder bed fusion by Liuhao Miao, Huiliang Wei, Jiashun Yue, Rong Chen, Yuanhong Qian, Xiaopeng Li, Zhiguang Zhu, Tingting Liu, Wenhe Liao

“…Additionally, the yield strength of Haynes 188 at 980 °C reached 276 MPa. Microstructural analysis revealed that nano-scale M6C/M23C6 carbides pinned dislocations, while dense dislocation networks and refined sub-grains suppressed dynamic recovery. …”
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Regulating the Mechanical and Corrosion Properties of Mg-2Zn-0.1Y Alloy by Trace SiC with Different Morphologies by Furong Guo, Kaibo Nie, Kunkun Deng, Yanan Li

“…The effects of SiC morphology on the microstructure, mechanical properties and corrosion resistance of MZY alloy were studied. …”
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Mechanisms and pore properties of eco-friendly alkali-activated foam materials prepared with ilmenite tailings and metakaolin by Weiming Sun, Bin Ma, Yue Tang, Xuefeng Li, Xiaoli Li, Yusheng Zeng, Zuyin Zou

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Computational methods and artificial intelligence-based modeling of magnesium alloys: a systematic review of machine learning, deep learning, and data-driven design and optimizatio... by Hanxuan Wang, Raman Kumar, Raman Kumar, Ashutosh Pattanaik, Rajender Kumar, Rajender Kumar, Ali Saeed Owayez Khawaf Aljaberi, Mayada Ahmed Abass

“…The PRISMA framework was used to ensure the structured literature search, eligibility assessment, and documentation of the selection process. 185 peer-reviewed articles (2015–2025) were analyzed and organized into seven refined thematic clusters: ‘mechanical behavior modeling using neural networks’, ‘AI-driven alloy design and compositional optimization’, ‘atomic-scale modeling and physics-guided learning’, ‘AI applications in welding and thermomechanical processing’, ‘biomaterials and microstructural optimization’, ‘corrosion modeling and degradation prediction’, ‘data-driven design and integrated optimization frameworks’. …”
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Corrosion Resistance Behavior of Mg-Zn-Ce/MWCNT Magnesium Nanocomposites Synthesized by Ultrasonication-Assisted Hybrid Stir–Squeeze Casting for Sacrificial Anode Applications by S. C. Amith, Poovazhagan Lakshmanan, Gnanavelbabu Annamalai, Manoj Gupta, Arunkumar Thirugnanasambandam

“….%) in a Mg-Zn-Ce magnesium alloy matrix. The microstructural characterizations shown using X-ray diffraction revealed the presence of secondary phases (MgZn₂, Mg₁₂Ce), T-phase (Mg₇Zn₃RE), α-Mg, and MWCNT peaks. …”
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Exploring hot deformation mechanism and precipitation behavior of Fe–5.6Mn–0.18C–1.1Al(–0.1Ti–0.22Mo) steels through physical modeling and microstructure characterization by H.T. Zhang, H.Y. Li, N. Xiao, S.H. Sun, H.L. Yan, M.H. Cai, Y.–K. Lee

“…However, at 1050 °C and above, precipitate coarsening weakened the pinning effect, resulting in similar flow behavior and microstructural features in both steels.…”
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Significant Enhancement of Strength and Ductility in Bioresorbable Zn–0.1Mg Alloy via ECAP Processing by Iryna Cuperová, Martin Fujda, Róbert Kočiško, Patrik Petroušek, Zuzana Molčanová, Miloš Matvija, Róbert Džunda, Beáta Ballóková, Dávid Csík, Katarína Gáborová, Karel Saksl

“…This substantial microstructural refinement led to a significant enhancement in mechanical performance. …”
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Application of magnetic‑pulse treatment in electrode arc welding of AD1N alloy by K. V. Nikitin, S. S. Zhatkin, D. G. Chernikov, A. K. Skoroumov, D. A. Dunaev, V. A. Novikov

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High-strength and high-conductivity Cu-0.7Mg-0.1Ca alloy fabricated via heat treatment and severe plastic deformation by Kalhor A., Rodak K., Myalska-Głowacka H., Chmiela B., Kuglarz K., Schindler I., Radwański K., Kampik M.

“…In this research, the effect of annealing in combination with severe plastic deformation (SPD) by the MaxStrain component of the Gleeble thermo-mechanical testing device on the microstructural characteristics, tensile behavior, and electrical conductivity of a Cu-0.7Mg-0.1Ca (wt%) alloy was investigated. …”
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