Microstructure evolution, wear and corrosion behaviors of oscillating laser clad nickel-based coatings by different oscillation frequencies by Kaiming Wang, Wei Liu, Zibo Song, Yonggang Tong, Xiaotong Pang, Mingjun Zhang, Jian Zhang, Hongwei Hu, Xixi Ji, Junhao Sun, Yang Li, Jian Gu

“…In this study, nickel-based coatings were fabricated with a novel “8″ type oscillating laser cladding at different oscillation frequencies. The microstructure, microhardness, room and high temperature wear resistance, corrosion resistance of the coatings were analyzed. …”
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Microstructural Investigation and High-Temperature Oxidation Performance of K417G Alloy Prepared by Wide-Gap Brazing by Zhun Cheng, Xin Lai, Jing He, Xiaoqiang Li, Jiafeng Fan, Fuqiang Lai

“…The surface and cross-sectional morphology, composition, and structure of specimens were analyzed by XRD, SEM, and EDS after oxidation tests. …”
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Microstructures and high-temperature self-lubricating wear-resistance mechanisms of graphene-modified WC-12Co coatings by Haoliang Tian, Changliang Wang, Mengqiu Guo, Yongjing Cui, Junguo Gao, Zhihui Tang

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Mechanical Properties and Microstructure of Alkali-Activated Cements with Granulated Blast Furnace Slag, Fly Ash and Desert Sand by Yunpeng Liu, Xihao Yang, Wendi Tian, Zhenbo Fu, Yimeng Zhao, Binghan Li, Shiji Li, Da Xu, Shige Yu, Zhiyu Yao, Tian Zhao, Xinfeng Ouyang, Guangfei Wang, Hai Yu, Dan Li, Rongxin Guo, Yen Wei, Kangmin Niu

“…For the first time, a systematic investigation was conducted on the effects of various treatment methods and contents of desert sand on the strength and microstructure of AAC. This study also analyzed the X-ray diffractometer (XRD), Scanning Electron Microscopy-Energy Dispersive X-ray Microanalysis (SEM-EDX), Mercury Intrusion Porosimetry (MIP), pH values, and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR) properties of AAC pastes containing differently treated desert sand to uncover the mechanisms by which these treatments and dosages influence mechanical properties of AAC. …”
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Effects of hot rolling on microstructures, wear and corrosion resistance of Mo-Ni-W p/m alloyed steels by Elkilani R.H.R., Çuğ H., Erden M.A., Abushrenta H., Albahlol O., Cicek B.

“…This study analyzes how hot rolling changes microstructure, tensile strength, wear, and corrosion behavior of Fe-0.55C- 3Mo-10Ni-0.5W alloy steel. …”
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Combined effect of carbon surface area and sodium lignosulfonate interaction in lead-acid batteries: microstructural and electrochemical aspects by G. K. Rocha, E. Skovroinski, A. J. V. Santos, W. M. Souza, M. R. F. Lima Filho, S. M. Torres

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Mechanical Strength and Microstructure Properties of Concrete Incorporating Copper Slag as Fine Aggregate: A State-of-the-Art Review by Tareg Abdalla Abdalla, Turki S. Alahmari

“…This review systematically analyzes its use in concrete production over the last two decades. …”
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Influence of Laser-Wire Metal Deposition Process Parameters on the Mechanical Properties and Microstructure of ER70S-6 Steel by Daniel Gomez-Lendinez, Jesus Garcia-Moreno-Caraballo, Sergio Corbera, Rafael Barea

“…However, this study investigates how the manufacturing process and specimen geometry influence heat dissipation, potentially leading to localized grain size variations that impact mechanical properties. To analyze these effects, samples were fabricated using Laser Wire-Feed Additive Manufacturing (LWAM) with different geometries, and their hardness and microstructural characteristics were evaluated. …”
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Induction-assisted direct laser deposition of Inconel 625 on DS Rene125: Microstructure, texture, and porosity control by Fareed Kermani, Hossein Momeni, Reza ShojaRazavi, MohammadReza Borhani

“…Advanced characterization methods, including optical microscopy, SEM, and XRD(equipped with a goniometer), were employed to analyze the microstructural evolution. Microstructural observations revealed that the application of the induction coil significantly altered dendrite orientation, increasing the angle from 67° to 86° relative to the horizontal axis. …”
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Surface Plasmon Resonance Sensor Based On Exposed-Core Microstructured Optical Fiber Placed With A Silver Wire by Nannan Luan, Jianquan Yao

“…We propose a surface plasmon resonance (SPR) sensor based on the exposed-core microstructured optical fiber (EC-MOF) placed with a silver wire. …”
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Effect of epoxy macromolecules as interfacial mediators on the microstructure and physical properties of styrene butadiene rubber/talcum powder composites by Qilai Wang, Guangyang He, Gang Gao, Xianrong Shen, Yixin Xiang

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Innovative use of stabilized pond ash as a sustainable material for flexible pavements: Experimental, microstructural, and numerical investigations by Hrushikesh N. Kedar, Satyajit Patel

“…Laboratory evaluations, including unconfined compressive strength (UCS), resilient modulus (Mr), and microstructural assessments using X-ray diffraction and scanning electron microscopy, were carried out to analyze the performance of pond ash-lime-GGBS blends. …”
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Experimental Research on Microstructure and Physical-Mechanical Properties of Expansive Soil Stabilized with Fly Ash, Sand, and Basalt Fiber by Qin-yong Ma, Zi-ming Cao, Pu Yuan

“…A series of laboratory experiments were performed to analyze the physical-mechanical properties and microstructures of stabilized soil. …”
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Evaluation of the Variability of Micro and Macro Spray Parameters as a Function of Sampling Time Using a Laser Doppler Analyzer by Dariusz Lodwik, Mariusz Koprowski

“…The guiding idea determining the direction of the conducted research was to use a 2D (two-dimensional) laser analyzer LDA/PDA (laser Doppler anemometry/phase Doppler anemometry) to evaluate the values of selected micro and macro parameters (microstructure characterization with simultaneous evaluation of lateral distribution) of the spray. …”
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Analyzing the Reproductive Characteristics of the Naked Carp Gymnocypris Przewalskii (Kessler) Based on the Oxygen Isotopes of Otolith Core Using SHRIMP by Ling ZHOU, Linbo QIAN, Sumei ZHAO, Xiulan ZHANG, Yinglie LIU, Qiaoling TANG, Jie YUAN

“…Tatsuya et al.[13] conducted otolith δ18O and microstructure analyses to investigate nursery habitat temperatures and early life growth rates. …”
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Effects of cooling rate and TiB2 addition on the microstructure and properties of Zn-Al4-Cu1 alloy by Demian Boaroli, Fábio Luis Knewitz, Luiz Gustavo De Moura Da Silva Barbosa, Vinicius Karlinski de Barcellos

“…The alloys were produced by gravity casting into a cast iron mold, and their mechanical properties were analyzed. Additionally, the effects of the cooling rate on the microstructure and secondary dendritic spacing (λ2) were analyzed using a stepped mold with different cooling modules. …”
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Effect of cast part size on the microstructure and mechanical properties of a bainitic High-Carbon and High-Silicon Cast Steel by N. E. Tenaglia, D. O. Fernandino, A. D. Basso

“…The casting size was analyzed by using Y blocks of two different thicknesses. …”
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Effect of Aluminum Content on Microstructure and  Properties of Fe-1.4C-1.5Cr-Alx Steel by Shi　Dafang, Yang　Jun, Liu　Dong, Wang　Hui, Zhang　Wanli, Yu　Feng, Cao　Wenquan

“…The microstructure evolution and hardness change of Fe-1.4C-1.5Cr-Alx ultra-high carbon steel with 2%-6% aluminum content added during quenching and tempering were analyzed. …”
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Analysis of microstructure and friction property on 316L steels coated with Fe-based powders by high velocity oxy-fuel by ZHANG Zhi-hui, LI Ming

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Investigation on microstructure and performance of sintered matrix and diamond saw blades welded by laser under different transition layer component by SHU Chen, XU Qiang, LIU Yibo, YANG Zhiwei, KOU Shengzhong, CAO Rui

“…To study the effect of transition layer on the performance and microstructure of laser welded diamond saw blades, the sintered matrix and diamond saw blades were prepared by using three kinds of transition layers, and the performance of the sintered matrix and diamond saw blades welded by laser were tested and analyzed in this paper. …”
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