Effect of aging treatment on microstructure and properties of Fe-30.0Mn-9.6Al-1.0C low-density steel by SUN Jian, LI Jinghui, HUANG Zhenyi, ZHANG Xiaofeng, WANG Dongsheng, LIU Shuqing, ZHANG Long

“…The strain hardening behavior and strengthening plasticizing mechanism were also analyzed. The results show that after aging at different temperatures， the microstructure of Fe-30.0Mn-9.6Al-1.0C low-density steel remains mostly full austenite with κ-carbide precipitates. …”
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On joining additive manufactured metals via friction welding technology: a comprehensive mechanical and microstructural study on 316 L stainless steel components by Fatma Nur Depboylu, Loïc Jegou, Luciana Tavares, Andrei-Alexandru Popa

“…To accomplish this, 316 L SS parts were initially fabricated using PBF-LB/M and then joined by RFW. The joints were analyzed to evaluate weld integrity, microstructural evolution, phase stability, and mechanical performance. …”
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Microstructure and Property of Al0.2CrFeNiCu1.5 High Entropy Alloy Coating on Zirconium Alloy Surface by CHEN Zhipei, REN Xiaona, GE Changchun

“…In this paper, high speed laser cladding technology with little influence on substrate heat was used to successfully prepare Al0.2CrFeNiCu1.5 high entropy alloy coating on zirconium alloy rods with good metallurgical bonding to substrate and no defects such as cracks and pores. The microstructure of the surface and cross section of the coating was observed and analyzed by scanning electron microscope, the cross section hardness of the coating was studied by micro-Vickers hardness tester, and the corrosion resistance of the coating in 3.5% NaCl solution was studied by electrochemical workstation. …”

Study of Surface Treatment by Ionic Plasma and Self-Protective Pastes of AISI 304 and 316L Stainless Steels: Chemical, Microstructural, and Nanohardness Evaluation by Francisco Martínez-Baltodano, Juan C. Díaz-Guillén, Lizsandra López-Ojeda, Gregorio Vargas-Gutiérrez, Wilian Pech-Rodríguez

“…Surface modifications analyzed using SEM and nanoindentation revealed distinct outcomes. …”
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Microstructure and properties of Fe20Co20Ni40Al20 high-entropy alloy enhanced via deep cryogenic treatment by H.M. Wang, S.S. Chou, T.T. Wu, G.R. Li, Z.J. Ji, X. Zong

“…This study investigates the effects of deep cryogenic treatment (DCT) at −196 °C over durations ranging from 0 to 48 h on Fe20Co20Ni40Al20 HEA synthesized via vacuum induction melting. The microstructure, mechanical properties, and fracture behavior of the alloy are comprehensively analyzed. …”
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Microstructure, stability and oxidation resistance of ex-situ Alloy 625 + TiC nanocomposites processed by suction casting intended for repair of aerospace components by Łukasz Rakoczy, Małgorzata Grudzień-Rakoczy, Grzegorz Cempura, Tomasz Kargul, Ewa Rząd, Marcin Madej, Tomasz Dudziak, Dawid Kozień, Rafał Cygan, Dušan Galusek

“…In this work, nanocomposites based on the Alloy 625 superalloy with varying additions of xTiC particles (x = 1.25; 2.5; 3.75; 5.0, wt%) were prepared by suction casting. The microstructure and selected properties were analyzed using thermodynamic simulations, X-ray diffraction, light microscopy, scanning electron microscopy, scanning transmission electron microscopy, energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, dilatometry, differential scanning calorimetry, Vickers hardness and wear resistance tests, and oxidation tests. …”
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Mapping Alzheimer’s disease pathology using free water through integrated analysis of plasma biomarkers, microstructural DTI metrics, and macrostructural MRI measures by Bo-Hyun Kim, Daeun Shin, Sung Hoon Kang, Hyemin Jang, Jihwan Yun, YuHyun Park, Henrik Zetterberg, Kaj Blennow, Fernando Gonzalez-Ortiz, Nicholas J. Ashton, Sung Tae Kim, Hee Jin Kim, Duk L. Na, Jun Pyo Kim, Sang Won Seo

“…These findings support FW as a sensitive marker of neuroinflammation, linking microstructural changes to macrostructural changes and cognitive outcomes. …”
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Study on dynamic recrystallization kinetics and microstructural refinement of high-strength 36CrNi3MoV steel during hot deformation by Anzu Guo, Feng Mao, Ruxing Shi, Yichou Lin, Litao Yin, Baoning Yu, Liujie Xu, Chong Chen, Hua Yu, Ke Gao, Shizhong Wei

“…By partitioning these maps according to power dissipation efficiency and the Prasad instability criterion, the deformation mechanisms in different regions were analyzed through corresponding microstructures. The results revealed that the optimal deformation parameters are a temperature range of 1050–1100 °C and a strain rate range of 0.1–1s−1. …”
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Experimental and numerical investigation of dissimilar weld characterization in laser welding of duplex 2205 and AISI 1060 steel: Microstructure, mechanical properties and weld geo... by Mohammad Behzad Botlani Esfahani, Arash Karimipour, Mohammad Akbari, Ali Abdollahi, Mohammad Najafi

“…The molten pool microstructure included columnar dendritic and inter-dendritic microstructures at the boundary fusion line of the toward duplex 2205 base metal. …”
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White Matter Microstructure Alterations in Older Adults With Dyslipidemia Associated With Cognitive and Locomotor Dysfunction Evaluated Using Neurite Orientation Dispersion and Den... by Zaimire Mahemuti, Christina Andica, Koji Kamagata, Kaito Takabayashi, Wataru Uchida, Sen Guo, Takashi Arai, Hiroki Tabata, Hitoshi Naito, Yoshifumi Tamura, Ryuzo Kawamori, Hirotaka Watada, Shigeki Aoki

“…However, neurite orientation dispersion and density imaging (NODDI) provides more specific measurements of WM microstructure. This study aimed to evaluate dyslipidemia‐related WM microstructure alterations and their association with cognitive and motor functions using NODDI. …”
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CPAP modulation of sleep microstructure (N2-SSD and REM-AHI) as predictors of neurological recovery in ischemic stroke patients with moderate-to-severe OSA by Tianyu Jing, Tianyu Jing, Tianyu Jing, Liwen Xu, Liwen Xu, Shutong Sun, Wenyi Yu, Wenyi Yu, Yixi Zheng, Yixi Zheng, Gang Xu, Xinhao Shen, Tieyu Tang, Cheng Chu, Cheng Chu

“…Early CPAP intervention targeting REM-AHI and N2-SSD demonstrates prognostic benefits, which suggests that sleep microstructure-specific metrics may serve as precision therapeutic targets.…”
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Friction and wear characteristics of robust carbon-carbon composites developed solely from petroleum pitch without reimpregnation by Shishobhan Sharma, Bharat Patel, Rasmika Patel

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Analysis of the Topographical, Microstructural and Mechanical Surface Properties of Powder Bed Fusion Melted AlSi10Mg for a Broad Range of Process Parameters by Urban Klanjšček, Mitjan Kalin

“…The laser scanning speed (500–1700 mm/s) and the laser power (250–370 W) were the parameters used. We analyze and discuss how these two parameters affect the surface topography, roughness, porosity, microstructure and hardness, as well as their anisotropy for the top and side surfaces during powder bed fusion, using a single AM machine and printing strategy. …”
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Study on Engineering Properties and Mechanism of Loess Muck Grouting Materials by Zhenxu Wu, Chaoliang Ye, Benguo He, Fengxu Cao, Tao Zhang

“…Laboratory tests were conducted to analyze the effects of the bentonite content and water–solid ratio on the properties of grout. …”
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Influence of malting and fermentation on the nutritional composition, thermal stability, structural and physicochemical properties of a gluten-free flour blend of Digitaria exilis... by Oluwatobi Victoria Obayomi, Abiola Folakemi Olaniran, Stephen Olugbemiga Owa

“…TG-DTA analyzes showed remarkable variations in degradation temperature. …”
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Microstructural phenomena in ground tire rubber (GTR) devulcanized via combined thermochemomechanical and microwave processes monitored by FTIR and DTGA assisted by other technique... by Xavier Colom, Mohammad Reza Saeb, Javier Cañavate

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Microstructural, Electrochemical, Mechanical, and Biocompatibility Characterization of ReN Thin Films Synthesized by DC Sputtering on Ti6Al4V Substrates by Willian Aperador, Giovany Orozco-Hernández, Jonnathan Aperador, Jorge Bautista-Ruiz

“…The coatings were evaluated for their microstructural and mechanical properties. Additionally, the biocompatibility and electrochemical properties of the films were studied using Hanks’ lactate solution at 37 °C. …”
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Benefits and limitations of N2 addition with Ar as shielding gas on microstructure change and their effect on hardness and corrosion resistance of duplex stainless steel weldments by Melad Mohamed S., Gebril Mohamed A., Shuaeib Farag M., Elrabei Thabet M., Elabar Dawod, Haider Farag I., Irfan Osama M.

“…To investigate this phenomenon, this study aims to analyze the effect of adding N2 with Ar (as a shielding gas) on microstructure changes. …”
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Controlling the formation of microstructure at the melt-pool boundaries during directed energy deposition of aluminum alloy with a modified continuous growth restriction factor by Shanshan Xu, Bo Yin, Jiale Wang, Liquan Jin, Yu Yin, Zhenhua Li, David H. StJohn, Petro Pavlenko, Yueling Guo

“…This study fills the gap left by the inability of Q to explain the influence of solutes on the microstructure during DED, and presents a novel approach for analyzing the formation mechanism of solidified microstructure adjacent to the fusion boundary of the melt pool.…”
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Microstructure Abnormalities of Diffusion Tensor Imaging Measures in First‐Episode, Treatment‐Naïve Adolescents With Major Depressive Disorder: An Integrated AFQ and TBSS Study... by Wenjie Zhang, Chan Zhang, Jinyuan Zhao, Jiajing Cui, Jinji Bai, Xuan Deng, Junjun Ji, Ting Li, Yu Wang, Kefeng Li, Yunhui Qu, Junfeng Li

“…This study aimed to explore white matter (WM) microstructural changes in first‐episode, treatment‐naïve adolescents with MDD using an integrated diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) approach. …”
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