On the novel precipitation sequence of the TiN modified Al-Mn-Sc alloy processed by laser powder bed fusion by Hao Tang, Zhiyu Xiao, Chaofeng Gao, Zhiyuan Liu, Xiaoying Xi, Jiantao Zhang, Boshen Weng, Xingyi Li, Yunjie Bi, Jeremy Heng Rao

“…This new phenomenon has been demonstrated as a novel hardening mechanisms contributing to both microstructure refinement and mechanical property enhancement. …”
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Study on the evolution mechanism of adiabatic shear bands during the deformation of medium carbon bainitic steel acted upon by high strain rates by Songbo Zhou, Feng Hu, Rui Ke, Hua Zheng, Yingying Wang, Houkui Xiang, Kaiming Wu

“…The microstructure evolution and formation mechanism of adiabatic shear bands of bainitic steel during high strain rate deformation are methodically examined via a split Hopkinson pressure bar. …”
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Dynamic Mechanical Properties and Deformation Mechanisms of Lightweight High-Strength TWIP Steel by Jia Yang, Xiyue Liu, Yu Tang, Shuxin Bai, Yicong Ye, Manchao He, Min Xia

“…As the strain rate increased, deformation twins appeared in the material’s microstructure, inducing plastic deformation during tensile testing. …”
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On the Stability of Graphene-Based Aqueous Dispersions and Their Performance in Cement Mortar by Teresa Gerace, Sebastiano Candamano, Simone Bartucci, Carlo Poselle Bonaventura, Alfonso Policicchio, Raffaele Giuseppe Agostino, Milena Marroccoli, Antonio Telesca, Mariano Davoli, Andrea Scarcello, Lorenzo S. Caputi, Daniela Pacilè

“…Field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM) was also employed to characterize the microstructure of pristine graphene-based nanomaterials and their inclusion within the cement matrix. …”
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Durability and Mechanical Analysis of Basalt Fiber Reinforced Metakaolin–Red Mud-Based Geopolymer Composites by Ouiame Chakkor

“…Examinations of microstructural behavior, long-term durability under environmental settings, and performance following high-temperature exposure are crucial. …”
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Surface integrity and fatigue properties of Ti–6Al–4V alloy under the ultrasonic surface rolling process excited strain rate effect by Xuming Zha, Hao Qin, Zhi Yuan, Linqing Xi, Xiao Chen, Yi Li, Qingshan Jiang, Zhilong Xu, Feng Jiang

“…The effects of different ultrasonic impact amplitudes on the deformation strain rate, surface morphology, microstructure, hardness field and residual compressive stress field of Ti–6Al–4V workpieces after USRP were investigated. …”
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Morphological, chemical, and crystallographic aspects of interface evolution in Al/Mg dissimilar friction stir welds by Usman Abdul Khaliq, Mohd Ridha Muhamad, Farazila Yusof, Suriani Ibrahim, Zbigniew Brytan, Takuya Miura, Tetsuo Suga, Yoshiaki Morisada, Hidetoshi Fujii

“…This study employed optical, scanning electron, and transmission electron microscopy for the microstructural characterization of AA6061/AZ61 welds at the nanoscale, made under optimized conditions. …”
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Mechanical strength and pores structure of pre-coating coal gangue concrete by Hongjun JING, Junwei SHAN, Jiangfeng LEI, Shaoping LI, Meirong GUO, Wanjun YE, Huixian CHEN, Meng GAO, Lina LIU, Zhanzhan REN

“…By employing a combined macroscopic and microscopic analysis approach, the influence of composite cementitious materials on the mechanical properties, microstructure, and pore structure of CGC was investigated. …”
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Mechanistic investigation of highly bendable magnesium alloy sheet fabricated by short-process manufacturing by Shiwei Xu, Peijie Xiao, Xiaofan Wu, John Holmes, Frédéric Mompiou, Zhenyu Xiao, Chen Jin, Tianjiao Li, Kuaishe Wang, Zhuoran Zeng

“…Additionally, it could withstand direct deformation by repeated folding-flattening. The in-situ microstructural characterization reveals that extension twin bands with strain localization appear in the bending area. …”
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Reusing waste toner powder as functional additives for alkali-activated slag by Jun Ren, Xincheng Huang, Junjie Liu, Jianghong Mao, Chengzhao Liang, Zhaowei Cheng, Haiyan Zhu, Jian Xu, Ziqi Dong, Moray Newlands, Tangwei Mi

“…This study examines the feasibility of integrating WTP into alkali-activated slag (AAS) compositeswith a focus on the potential of WTP to enhance the material properties of these composites. Microstructural analysis using SEM confirmed that the inclusion of a dispersing agent (PCE) improved the dispersion of WTP, minimizing particle agglomeration. …”
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Performance characterization of VARI-processed plain-woven glass/jute hybrid epoxy composites for renewable energy infrastructures: Experimental–numerical synergy by Macaulay M. Owen, Leong Sing Wong, Norashidah Binti Md Din, Emmanuel O. Achukwu, Ahmad, Zafir Romli, Solehuddin Shuib

“…Experimental characterization of laminates with varying ply counts (2, 6, 8, and 12) were conducted to assess the composites' mechanical, thermal, and microstructural properties. Finite element analysis (FEA) using ANSYS was performed to simulate tensile and bending behaviors, employing a gradual mesh refinement strategy to ensure numerical accuracy. …”
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Mechanical Properties and Performance of CNT–Reinforced Mortars (CEM II/B–L and CEM I) for Crack Bridging and Protective Coating Applications by Nikolaos Chousidis

“…The results demonstrate significant mechanical improvements attributable to nanoscale mechanisms including crack bridging, pore–filling, and stress redistribution. Microstructural characterization revealed a refined pore network, increased densification of the matrix, and morphological modifications of hydration products. …”
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Elaboration and Characterization of n-Type Organic Semiconductor (Fullerene C₆₀) Deposed by Ultrasonic Technique for Sustainable OTFT Fabrication by Nora Amele Abdeslam, Aya Latif, Zahia Tigrine, Nadia Lehraki, Lobna Messeddek, Seif El Islam Lebouachera

“…The Sherrer and W-H methods were used to investigate microstructural parameters. The lattice parameter and the crystallite size show the same variation tendency. …”
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Simultaneous achievement of high strength and large elongation in extruded Mg/LPSO alloys via the anisotropic mechanical property-induced ductilization (AMID) mechanism by Koji Hagihara, Tsuyoshi Mayama, Michiaki Yamasaki, Toko Tokunaga, Mika Sugita, Soya Nishimoto, Kazuki Yamamoto, Kanato Umemura

“…In this study, the physical origins of these features were examined, focusing on how changes in the microstructure affect the mechanical properties of the extruded alloys. …”
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CALPHAD-Assisted Analysis of Fe-Rich Intermetallics and Their Effect on the Mechanical Properties of Al-Fe-Si Sheets via Continuous Casting and Direct Rolling by Longfei Li, Xiaolong Li, Lei Shi, Shouzhi Huang, Cong Xu, Guangxi Lu, Shaokang Guan

“…Notably, Mn addition further refined the grain structure of casting ingots and enhanced the strength of both ingots and rolled sheets. …”
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The Nanoparticle-induced Zener Pinning Effect on Strain-softening in a Cold-Worked Cu-Al2O3 Composite with 0.1 wt.% Al Content by Dongping ZHANG, Peng WEI, Hengju LI, Zhihui CHEN, Kuixian WEI

“…The results reveal that the microstructure following cold deformation consists of a Cu matrix with a refined grain size and high-density dislocations, accompanied by dispersed Al2O3 nanoparticles exhibiting an extremely low volume fraction. …”
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Manufacture of Self-Lubricating Mechanical Parts from Al-Si Alloy Matrix Hybrid Nanocomposites by Mohammed Jabbar Fouad, Muna Khethier Abbass, İbrahim İnanç

“…They also exhibited refine microstructure, high hardness values, and less weight loss during wear tesing. …”
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Leveling up: along-level diffusion tensor imaging in the spinal cord of multiple sclerosis patients by Atlee A. Witt, Atlee A. Witt, Anna J. E. Combes, Anna J. E. Combes, Grace Sweeney, Logan E. Prock, Delaney Houston, Seth Stubblefield, Colin D. McKnight, Kristin P. O’Grady, Kristin P. O’Grady, Kristin P. O’Grady, Seth A. Smith, Seth A. Smith, Seth A. Smith, Kurt G. Schilling, Kurt G. Schilling

“…Notably, while GM atrophy was associated with clinical disability, microstructural changes did not exhibit significant correlations with disability measures.DiscussionThese findings underscore the utility of level-specific analysis in detecting localized pathology and suggest a refined framework for characterizing SC alterations in MS.…”
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Optimizing the High-Temperature Oxidation Resistance of Nb-Si-Based Alloys by Adding Different Ti/Mo/Hf Elements by Youwei Zhang, Zhongde Shan, Lei Luo, Zhaobo Li, Xiao Liang, Yanqing Su, Tao Yang, Yong Zang, Dehua Jin

“…Different alloying elements, including Ti, Mo, and Hf, were added to Nb-Si-based alloys to study the microstructural evolution of alloys. Additionally, the oxidation behavior and the oxidation kinetics of different alloys, as well as the morphology and microstructure of oxide scale and interior alloys at 1523 K from 1 h to 20 h were analyzed systematically. …”
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The effect of micro silica fume (MSF) content on pore fractal dimension (PFD) and mechanical properties of self-consolidating concrete by Tao Luo, Cheng Hua, Li Li, Tianqi Zhang, Xiaochun Lu, Leo Gu Li, Sahar A. Mostafa

“…The properties of concrete are enhanced by both solid waste and high-purity microsilica fume (MSF), albeit with different effects. High-purity MSF refines the microstructure more effectively owing to its increased silica content and reactivity, thereby reducing porosity and improving mechanical properties, such as compressive and tensile strength. …”
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