Probing Anisotropic Quasiparticle Dynamics and Topological Phase Transitions in Quasi‐1D Topological Insulator ZrTe5 by Yueying Hou, Linze Li, Sutao Sun, Gan Liu, Hongyuan Zhao, Zhiheng Chen, Xuejun Yan, Yang‐Yang Lv, Yurong Yang, Shu‐Hua Yao, Jian Zhou, Y.B. Chen, Ming‐Hui Lu, Vitalyi Gusev, Yan‐Feng Chen

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A finite difference method for thermal behaviour and stress analysis during laser directed energy deposition considering airflow convection effects by Zhichao Yang, Yichao Dun, Lida Zhu, Jinsheng Ning, Miao Yu, Peihua Xu, Shuhao Wang, Pengsheng Xue, Bo Xin

“…Thermal behaviour in directed energy deposition (DED) governs both the microstructural evolution of deposited layers and the distribution of residual stresses. …”
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Effect of Amorphous Si₃N₄ Nanoparticles on the Infrared Transmittance of α-Al₂O₃ by Mahdi Darabi, Ehsan Mohammad Sharifi, Reza Vafaie, Akbar Eshaghi, Mohammad Reza Loghman Estraki

“…Furthermore, the role of the dispersing agent in improving slurry homogeneity and particle distribution was evaluated.Materials and Methods: The composite materials were synthesized via a chemical precipitation process, wherein alumina powder was mixed with Si3N4 nanoparticles, magnesium nitrate, lanthanum nitrate, and a dispersing agent in an aqueous solution.Ultrasonic waves were employed to enhance particle dispersion, and the slurry pH was adjusted to 10 to stabilize the suspension.Subsequent to powder preparation, spark plasma sintering was utilized to achieve densification and control grain growth. The microstructural and optical characteristics of the samples were then analyzed using X-ray diffraction, field emission scanning electron microscopy and infrared spectroscopy.Results: The findings indicated that the incorporation of Si3N4 nanoparticles (0.1 wt%) and a dispersing agent (2 wt%) led to an enhancement in infrared transmittance, with a maximum achieved of 85% within the 5–6 µm wavelength range. …”
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Impact of GGBFS and Pond Ash on the Strength and Durability of Concrete Mixes by Agrawal Sangeeta, Shirule Pravin, Husain Mujahid, Pawar Sudhakar

“…Replacement levels were varied between 10% and 50%, and their effects on workability, strength, and durability were analyzed using Multiple Linear Regression (MLR) and Principal Component Analysis (PCA). …”
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Deep Penetration of Shear Deformation in Ferritic Stainless Steel via Differential Speed Rolling Considering Contact Condition by Siti Fatimah, Warda Bahanan, Jee-Hyun Kang, I Putu Widiantara, Young Gun Ko

“…Analyzing slip system activity provides valuable insights into the deep penetration of shear deformation. …”
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An integration study of corrosion and mechanical behaviors of Ti-/Zr-/Hf-doped cobalt-based high-entropy alloys by Wei Wang, Wangzhong Mu, Mingzhen Han, Yi Zhang, Nan Wang, Wenda Zhang, Zhou Li, Zhankun Weng, Peter K. Liaw

“…The effect of two types of processes (homogenization and cryogenic treatment) on microstructures and properties have been comprehensively analyzed. …”
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Manufacturing-Driven Insights into Structure, Mechanics, and Permeability of Asymmetric LSCF Membranes via Freeze Casting and Tape Casting by Valdir Pereira Junior, Priscila Lemes, Murilo Daniel de Mello Innocentini, Mara Gabriela Novy Quadri, Dachamir Hotza, Sergio Yesid Gómez González

“…The porous support is engineered through microstructuring the pore architecture to enhance strength and permeation rates, as it governs overall oxygen transport in asymmetric membranes. …”
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Investigations on the warm spinning characteristics and processing parameters optimization of AA 7075 aluminum alloy conical parts with inner ribs by Jia-Fu Wu, Daoguang He, Y.C. Lin

“…The stress-strain responses and corresponding displacement-load curves of AA7075 aluminum alloy were systematically analyzed to develop a unified elastic-viscoplastic constitutive model. …”
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Experimental Investigation on Dynamic Fracture Mechanism and Energy Evolution of Saturated Yellow Sandstone under Different Freeze-Thaw Temperatures by Liang Chen, Xianbiao Mao, Shengli Yang, Chao An, Peng Wu

“…After the F-T tests, the specimen microstructures were examined via the scanning electron microscope (SEM). …”
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Influence of Nd:YAG Laser Melting on an Investment-Casting Co-Cr-Mo Alloy by Francisco Cepeda Rodríguez, Carlos Rodrigo Muñiz Valdez, Juan Carlos Ortiz Cuellar, Jesús Fernando Martínez Villafañe, Jesús Salvador Galindo Valdés, Gladys Yerania Pérez Medina

“…This study investigates the microstructural, mechanical wear and bioactive behavior of investment-cast Co-Cr-Mo parts subjected to a Nd:YAG laser surface treatment. …”
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Preparation of the high compressive performance special-shaped Csf/AZ91D composite part using the liquid-solid extrusion following vacuum pressure infiltration process by Baolin Chen, Lehua Qi, Jiawei Fu, Qian Zhang, Jiming Zhou

“…The effect of process parameters on the forming quality of the composite part was discussed. Meanwhile, the microstructures and compressive properties in different regions of the part were analyzed. …”
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Study on Heterogeneity of Pore Throats at Different Scales and Its Influence on Seepage Capacity in Different Types of Tight Carbonate Reservoirs by Chunyan Qi, Yun Liu, Fengjuan Dong, Xixiang Liu, Xing Yang, Yan Shen, Hai Huang

“…Taking the tight carbonate gas reservoir of the Deng-4 member in this area as an example, based on casting thin sections, scanning electron microscopy, and high-pressure mercury injection experiments, the reservoir space and microstructural characteristics of the micropore throats were studied, and the influence of the microscale heterogeneity in different types of reservoirs on the seepage capacity was analyzed by applying fractal theory. …”
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Investigating the impact of foundry by-product sand as an activator on workability improvement and strength development in alkali-activated blast furnace slag mortar by Chi-Yi Hua, Chia-Jung Tsai, Wen-Shinn Shyu, Leila Fazeldehkordi

“…The key properties such as flowability, setting time, temperature measurement, compressive strength, and microstructural were analyzed to determine the improvement in workability and the strength development of alkali-activated blast furnace slag mortar resulting from the use of waste sodium silicate-bonded sand. …”
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Evaluation and Characterization of High-Uniformity SiN_x Thin Film with Controllable Refractive Index by Home-Made Cat-CVD Based on Orthogonal Experiments by Caifang Li, Minghui Li, Jinsong Shi, Haibin Huang, Zhimei Li

“…At the same time, the microstructures of SiN_x thin film were analyzed by various characterization methods, including Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), and scanning electron microscopy (SEM), to research the relationship between preparation factors and the properties of SiN_x thin film. …”
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Mechanical manifestation characteristics and damage evolution law of unloading perturbation damage in surrounding rock of deep roadways by Xinfeng Wang, Tian Jiang, Chuanqi Zhu, Youyu Wei, Yunhui Jiang

“…Results show that: ①Rock deformation and destabilization are closely related to the microstructural properties. There are numerous tiny cracks inside the rocks, which tend to expand and interconnect under external forces, leading to rock fracture. ②Rock damage progresses through five stages: initial compression, linear elastic deformation, nonlinear crack generation, post-peak strain softening and destruction. …”
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Experimental and numerical study on surface roughness of magnetorheological elastomer for controllable friction by Rui Li, Xi Li, Yuanyuan Li, Ping-an Yang, Jiushan Liu

“…The initial surface morphology of MRE was characterized by the W-M fractal function, and the change process of the surface microstructures of MRE, induced by the magnetic interaction between particles, was studied. …”
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Characterization of the poro-mechanical properties of synthetic coquinas using 3D imaging techniques by Francisco José Rodrigues da Silva Junior, Raquel Quadros Velloso, Sidnei Paciornik, Marcos Henrique de Pinho Maurício, Alexandr Zhemchuzhnikov

“…These samples were then analyzed using X-ray microtomography and pore network modeling to analyze their properties, and microstructural changes under different stress conditions. …”
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Utilizing fly ash from municipal solid waste and polypropylene fiber to improve the flexural properties of compacted cement sand by Chalermpon Wungsumpow, Sakol Pochalard, Keeratikan Piriyakul

“…The flexural performance was evaluated based on ASTM C1018 and ASTM C-09 standards, and microstructural characteristics were analyzed using scanning electron microscopy (SEM). …”
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Emulsion electrospinning of lemongrass essential Oil-Loaded Ferula haussknechtii gum/ Polyethylene oxide as bioactive coating by Saeedeh Jafari, Abdollah Hematian Sourki, Safoora Pashangeh

“…The LGEO emulsion in the F. haussknechtii gum/polyethylene oxide solution was prepared via ultrasonic method, and its physicochemical properties, including pH, electrical conductivity, density, and apparent viscosity, were systematically evaluated. The microstructural morphology of the electrospun coating was analyzed using scanning electron microscopy (SEM). …”
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Mechanisms and modelling of diffusion in solids: a multiscale framework with industrial case studies and AI enhancements by Barah, Obinna Onyebuchi, Natukunda, Faith, Bori, Ige, Ukagwu, Kelechi John

“…Diffusion in solids is a fundamental mechanism governing mass transport, phase transformations, and microstructural evolution in metals, alloys, and functional materials. …”
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