Rice Husk Ash and Waste Marble Powder as Alternative Materials for Cement by Mezgebu Debas Yeshiwas, Mitiku Damtie Yehualaw, Betelhem Tilahun Habtegebreal, Wallelign Mulugeta Nebiyu, Woubishet Zewdu Taffese

“…Water absorption decreased from 8.3% to 6.34%, indicating lower porosity and enhanced uniformity. Microstructural analyzes showed a denser mortar with 13% less mass loss at 20% replacement level. …”
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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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Effect of modified materials on the hydraulic conductivity of loess soil by Lina Guo, Yongbo Zhang, Hong Shi, Qing Duan, Shuyuan Xu, Wenjing Qin, Zhixia Duan

“…Also, X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), scanning electron microscope (SEM), Brunaer-Emmett-Teller (BET), and Computed tomography (CT) procedures were carried out to analyze the underlying mechanisms of modified materials affecting hydraulic conductivity of loess. …”
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Experimental study and analysis of the mechanical properties of high-water-content materials modified with fly ash by FENG Bo, LIU Chang-wu, XIE Hui, SUN Wei, DIAO Zhao-feng

“…An engineering test model (ETM) mechanics test system, scanning electron microscopy (SEM) scanning device, X-ray diffraction (XRD) diffraction analyzer, and a fly ash modification mechanism were discussed based on the microscopic and phase analysis results. …”
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2,4-Epibrassinolide Mitigates Cd Stress by Enhancing Chloroplast Structural Remodeling and Chlorophyll Metabolism in <i>Vigna angularis</i> Leaves by Suyu Chen, Zihan Tang, Jialin Hou, Jie Gao, Xin Li, Yuxian Zhang, Qiang Zhao

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Research progress on high-entropy alloys prepared by laser additive manufacturing by GENG Dong-ni, CHEN Jin-shi, SHI Hai-yue

“…Laser melting deposition (LMD) and selective laser melting (SLM) processes were compared and analyzed, and the microstructure and mechanical properties of HEAs fabricated by LMD and SLM were investigated. …”
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In Situ Synthesis of MoSi₂-SiC Composites by Two-Step Spark Plasma Sintering by Yue-Yao Wang, Guo-Hua Zhang

“…The effect of different SiC doping content on the properties of MoSi₂-based composites was analyzed in this study. The MoSi₂-SiC composites were fabricated in situ by the SPS technique, utilizing self-synthesized carbon-containing Mo powder and Si powder as raw materials. …”
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Taguchi Method for Tribological Excellence: Insights into Copper-Based Metal Matrix Composites by S.S. Kallesh, Rajaneesh N. Marigoudar

“…Examined samples were analyzed using a scanning electron microscope. Regression model for predicting wear loss was developed using the Taguchi technique. …”
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Thermo-Hydrodynamic Features of Grooved Heat Sink with Droplet-Shaped Fins Based on Taguchi Optimization and Field Synergy Analysis by Lin Zhong, Jingli Shi, Yifan Li, Zhipeng Wang

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Research progress on composition design and preparation technology of oxide dispersion strengthened steels for advanced nuclear energy systems by ZHAI Yazhong, CHE Hongyan, HE Xikou, BAO Hansheng

“…The research on the microstructure, composition design, and preparation technology of the ODS steels at home and abroad was summarized and analyzed in this paper, the application prospect and existing problems of the ODS steels in the field of nuclear energy were prospected, providing the reference for the development of the nuclear grade ODS steels.…”
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Droplet control and grain refinement in magnetic-assisted CMT additive manufacturing of 2319 aluminum alloy by Xinge Zhang, Wenquan Wang, Jianyang Zheng, Jingwei Liang, Xiaosong Feng, Hao Yi, Zhihui Zhang

“…The influence of excitation current on the microstructure and mechanical properties of the formed components was analyzed, focusing on the interaction between the magnetic field, the arc, molten droplets, and the molten pool. …”
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Research progress in wire arc additive manufacturing of NiTi shape memory alloys by LI Zhonghan, LIU Gaofei, LI Shihan, WANG Xiebin, HAO Shijie

“…This paper reviews the research progress in WAAM NiTi shape memory alloys， with emphasis on the influence of process parameters on microstructure， phase transformation behavior， and mechanical properties. …”
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Influence of Composition of Waterborne Epoxy-Modified Cement-Based Coating Materials on Their Mechanical Properties by LIU Hao, LI Haifeng, REN Mengmeng

“…Low-field nuclear magnetic resonance results show that excessive waterborne epoxy resin exerts an inhibitory effect on the early hydration of cement, which delays the densification of the microstructure of slurry and leads to a lower early strength of the specimen. …”
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Electromagnetic shocking treatment induced grain bridging improved the impact toughness of 6082 aluminum alloys by Qian Sun, Qi Xiang, Guojing Ren, Lin Hua, Yi Yang

“…The fracture morphology and microstructure are characterized and analyzed. The results show that, compared with HCSA samples (as-received material + solid solution treatment + unidirectional hot compression + peak aging treatment), HEST samples (HCSA samples with best mechanical properties + EST) exhibit a prominent impact energy (increased by ∼ 28 %) with slightly increased tensile strength, slightly decreased yield strength and ductility. …”
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Laser cladding remanufacturing of propeller ZCuAl8Mn13Fe3Ni2 alloy by Pi Ziqiang, Du Kaiping, Chen Xing, Zheng Zhaoran, Wang Chen

“…A comparative study was conducted to analyze the microstructure and properties of the laser cladding layer and the cast alloy. …”
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Establishing classification standards for volcanic reservoirs based on pore structure and nuclear magnetic logging: A case study of Chaganhua Gas Field in Songnan Fault Depression by WANG Min,CAO Yue,LI Wancai,ZHAO Wenqi,WANG Wenyong,SONG Yuying

“…This study used physical property data, high-pressure mercury injection, nuclear magnetic resonance, and other experiments to analyze the microstructure of volcanic reservoirs. …”
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Heat treatment of Ti6Al4V alloy fabricated by selective laser melting (SLM) for medical implant: A comprehensive review by Anh Tai Le, Van Huan Dau, Tien Dat Hoang, H. Nguyen-Xuan

“…This paper provides a thorough review of heat treatment methods to improve material properties of SLM-printed medical implant components. The review also analyzes and correlates the relationship between parameters such as temperature, holding time, cooling rates on the microstructure and mechanical properties of SLM-printed Ti6Al4V. …”
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Rotary friction welding applied to Cu11.8Al0.45Be shape memory alloy by A.A.de Albuquerque, H. Louche, D.F.de Oliveira, I.C.A. Brito

“…The metallurgical state (annealed/quenched) before welding and frictional pressure (5 and 10 MPa) were varied and their effects on joint quality were analyzed. Static tensile tests, microhardness, thermal analysis by DSC, and optical microscopy were carried out to characterize the welded joint. …”
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Mechanical Response and Damage Characteristics of Frozen–Thawed Sandstone Across Various Temperature Ranges Under Impact Loads by Dejun Liu, Hai Pu, Kangsheng Xue, Junce Xu, Hongyang Ni

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Efficient grain refinement of as-cast Al-Mg-Si alloy via warm deformation: grain boundary based quantitative analysis on its dynamic recrystallization behaviors by Jiawei Luo, Jin Zhang, Wei Xiong

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