Effect of Heat Treatment on the Corrosion Behavior of Selective Laser Melted CX Stainless Steel by Shaoqian Wu, Shuo Wu, Shilong Xing, Tianshu Wang, Jiabin Hou, Yuantao Zhao, Zongan Li, Yanbo Liu

“…Three distinct thermal processing approaches solution treatment (ST), aging treatment (AT), and combined solution aging treatment (ST + AT) were comparatively examined to assess their microstructural evolution and corrosion performance. The results demonstrated that the SLM-processed CX sample initially consisted of martensite and retained austenite. …”
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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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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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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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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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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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Multi-scale characterization of tight carbonate rocks based on digital cores by Changsheng Wang, Changsheng Wang, Lili Tian, Lili Tian, Chuanrui Sun, Chuanrui Sun, Yuwei Deng, Yuwei Deng, Ying Zhou, Ying Zhou, Xin Nie, Xin Nie

“…The characterization of carbonate microstructure is of great significance for the evaluation of carbonate oil and gas resources. …”
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Investigation on the characterization and modelling of Fracture Process Zone behavior in Concrete Beams subjected to Three-Point Loading Tests by H. S. Vishwanatha, S. Muralidhara, B. K. Raghu Prasad

“…To address this challenge, numerical models have been developed in the present study to investigate the evolution mechanisms of the FPZ. These models serve as valuable tools for simulating and analyzing the intricate behavior occurring at the microstructural level during the fracture process. …”
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Effect of duration and pressure of carbonation curing on the chloride profile in concrete by Roberto Luiz Dias, Neusa Aparecida Munhak Beltrame, Jordi Rius Gonzalez, Ronaldo Alves Medeiros-Junior

“…Abstract Carbonation curing alters the characteristics of the concrete's microstructure and can interfere with the penetration of aggressive ions. …”
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Biopolymer blends for mechanical property gradient 3D printed parts by L. Jeantet, A. Regazzi, A. Taguet, M. F. Pucci, A.-S. Caro, J.-C. Quantin

“…This study evaluated the potential of using poly(lactic acid)/poly(ε-caprolactone) (PLA/PCL) blends for fused filament fabrication (FFF) and assembly with pure PLA for biomedical applications. …”
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Biological laterality and peripheral nerve DTI metrics. by Scott A Holmes, Steven J Staffa, Anastasia Karapanagou, Natalia Lopez, Victoria Karian, Ronald Borra, David Zurakowski, Alyssa Lebel, David Borsook

“…The concept of laterality, well evaluated in brain and motor systems, may also apply at the level of peripheral nerves. …”
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Effect of heat-treatment on material properties of L-DED printed austenistic alloy 08CH18N10T for nuclear reactor applications by Štěpán Jedlan, Martin Ševeček, Antonín Prantl, Josef Hodek, Pavel Podaný, Michal Brázda

“… This paper deals with the evaluation of material properties of the additively manufactured austenistic alloy 08CH18N10T, which is widely used in the Czech Republic nuclear power plants Temelín and Dukovany and other VVER reactors around the world. …”
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Assessing the Carasau Bread Doughs Microwave Spectra by Elisabetta Orrù, Matteo B. Lodi, Luca Lodi

“…Finally, the influence of pressure, temperature, and relative humidity was excluded. This statistical evaluation of MW DS measurement provided critical insights into the robustness of MW DS for industrial applications.…”
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Effect and Mechanism of Salt Spray on Electrical Insulation Properties of Silicone Rubber for Cable Accessories by Jingbing WANG, Fan ZHANG, Zhaolu CHENG, Jiaxing WANG, Xuguang ZHOU, Pengshuai QI, Yanhui WEI, Guochang LI

“…This study has guiding significance for evaluation of the aging performance and failure of cable accessories.…”
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Probiotic fermented almond “milk” as an alternative to cow-milk yoghurt by Neus Bernat, Maite Chafera, Amparo Chiralt, Chelo Gonzalez-Martınez

“…The selected almond milk was then fermented with probiotic Lactobacillus reuteri and Streptococcus thermophilus and the final product was characterised throughout cold storage time (28 days) as to pH, acidity, serum retention and starter viability. A sensory evaluation and probiotic survival to in vitro digestion was also conducted. …”
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Investigation of crack propagation in the surface white layer of rail steel by A. Yu. Perelygina, V. Yu. Konyukhov, A. E. Balanovskii

“…The paper is devoted to the evaluation of cracking of white layers formed on the surface of the rail while in operation. …”
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Preparation and carbon emission analysis of high-performance pavement concrete using waste gypsums by Hui Wang, Fengxia Xu, Zhen Liu, Shunjie Zhong, Enkuo Xing, Yongbin Ye, Yongbin Ye, Yan Zhao, Chenjiang Li

“…Additionally, the hydration kinetics and microstructure of SSC are analyzed through isothermal calorimetry, X-ray diffraction, and scanning electron microscopy. …”
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Topography and Atomic Structure Investigations Of (100) Cleavage Surface of In4Se3 Layered Crystals by P.V. Galiy, T.M. Nenchuk, I.R. Yarovets

“…The atomic microstructure and crystallography of (100) surfaces of In4Se3 layered crystals obtained by cleavage in situ were studied by the methods of scanning tunneling and atomic force microscopies (STM, AFM) and low energy electron diffraction (LEED) for reflection. …”
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Experimental study on silty sand contains environmental and friendly construction materials and long-term and short-term Behavior: Micro and macro study by Mahmoud Ghazavi, Mobina Taslimi Paein Afrakoti

“…Additionally, ultrasonic pulse velocity (UPV) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) tests examined the microstructure of the improved soil. Results showed that the optimum PG and KF contents were 2.5 % and 1 % by soil weight, respectively. …”
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The Effect of Grouper Bone Nano-Calcium (GBN) and Medium-Chain Triglyceride (MCT) Supplementation on the Ovariectomized Rats by Pipin Kusumawati, Yudi Pranoto, Priyanto Triwitono, Fourier Dzar Eljabbar Latief

“…The test parameters conducted encompassed the evaluation of the rat’s body weight, levels of calcium, phosphorus, and alkaline phosphatase in rat blood serum, examination of the microstructure of rat tibiae by histomorphometry and femora bones by means of 3D micro-CT image analysis, and assessment of the strength of rat femora bones by the three-point bending. …”
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