Effects of varying weld speeds on the microstructure, mechanical properties, and corrosion behavior of clad rebars in a marine environment by Zecheng Zhuang, Weiping Lu, Zhe Gou, Lei Zeng, Xuehai Qian, Rifeng Wang, Erte Lin, Zhen Li, Yong Xiang, Jianping Tan

“…Abstract The welding parameters of the clad rebar were established to guide the new type of bimetal steel application on the marine construction. Four different welding speeds of 0.4 mm/s, 0.6 mm/s, 0.8 mm/s, and 1.0 mm/s were utilized to weld the clad rebars. …”
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Effect of cellulose nanofiber addition on the microstructure characterization and nano-mechanical behavior of interfacial transition zones in recycled concrete by Fangqian Deng, Cong Cao, Yin Chi, Lihua Xu

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Hierarchical microstructure design for strength-toughness optimization of 700 MPa steel rebars in deep coal mine roadways by Huan Zhang, Min Zhang, Zhunli Tan, Jianzhong He, Wenbo Yu, Xiaomin Zhao

“…Steel rebars with excellent strength and toughness are considered promising construction materials used in deep coal mine roadways. …”
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Toward sustainable self-compacting concrete: Rheological, mechanical, durability, and microstructural evaluation of biomaterial-based cement substituents by Ujwal M S, Shiva Kumar G, Pramod S H, Sridhar H N, Poornachandra Pandit

“…This study investigated the incorporation of egg shell powder (ESP) and fish scale powder (FSP) as partial cement replacements in self-compacting concrete (SCC) to advance sustainable construction practices. A comprehensive experimental program was conducted to evaluate the rheological, mechanical, durability, and microstructural properties of SCC mixtures with varying dosages of ESP (4–16 %) and FSP (1–4 %). …”
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Influence of laser power on microstructure and performance of SiC/Ti composite fabricated through selective laser melting by Jun Fang, Yong Chai Tan, Youwen Yang, Yuwei Yi, Dongsheng Wang, Enping Wei, Peipei Zhang, Xiang Li

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Constructing polymorphic phase boundary for high-performance inorganic photostrictive materials by Chen Chen, Wenhao Liu, Fengwu Guo, Xiang He, Lu Wang, Muzaffar Ahmad Boda, Xiao Wang, Junwei Luo, Zhiguo Yi

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Study on the warm deformation behavior and microstructure evolution of the MDIFed Ti–6Al–4V titanium alloy by Yingxiang Yang, He Wang, Zhongxue Feng, Qingnan Shi, Bin Yang, Min Chen, Huarong Qi, Xiaoqi Wang

“…The Gleeble-3500 thermal simulator was utilized to perform warm compression experiments on multi-directional isothermal forged (MDIFed) mixed microstructure Ti–6Al–4V titanium alloy with partial ultra-fine grains at the conditions of deformation temperatures ranging from 550 °C to 700 °C, strain rates ranging from 0.001 s−1 to 0.1 s−1, with the maximum deformation amount at 50%. …”
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Theoretical Construction and Clinical Application of "Flaccidity Caused by Deficiency and Congestion" of Osteoporosis by YAO Xinmiao

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Construction and Application of Slightly Acidic Electrolyzed Water-Loaded Hydrogel System by DU Yanlin, TIAN Qi, YI Junjie, HU Xiaosong, JIANG Yongli

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Effects of fly ash content on the macro-performance and microstructure of self-compacting concrete using tuff powder under freeze-thaw cycles by Jingbin Zhang, Chongshi Hu, Dejian Shen, Ding Nie, Xiaoyun Qin, Xuehui An

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Innovative development, microstructure and hydration characteristics of recycled brick powder-circulating fluidized bed fly ash-based earthwork subgrade backfill by Wenhuan Liu, Kaize Li, Xiaoyu Jiao, Hui Li, Honghong Cao, Yongping Qu

“…This paper aims to enhance the effective utilization of construction solid waste renewable brick powder (RBP) and circulating fluidized bed fly ash (CFBFA), addressing the issues of resource consumption and environmental pollution associated with these two types of solid waste. …”
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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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Biomimetic Microstructured Scaffold with Release of Re‐Modified Teriparatide for Osteoporotic Tendon‐to‐Bone Regeneration via Balancing Bone Homeostasis by Chengzhong Xu, Sijie Qiu, Zhigen Yuan, Chongyin Qiu, Wenyu Xu, Jialiang Guo, Gen Wen, Shuai Liu, Wenjuan Yan, Haibing Xu, Honghao Hou, Dehong Yang

“…Herein, a series of site‐specific functional modifications are carried out on teriparatide to develop recombinant human parathyroid hormone (R‐PTH). A biomimetic microstructured reconstruction scaffold (BMRP) is constructed using a decalcified mussel shell scaffold, pre‐gel, and R‐PTH. …”
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Enhanced Far-Field Directional Luminescence Emission by a Hybrid Structure Consisting of Silver Channel and Microlens by Zhi-Hui Chen, Hongsheng Quan, Yang Wang, Yibiao Yang

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Natural pozzolan as a sustainable cement replacement in high-performance concrete: Effects on mechanical properties, durability, and microstructural development by Yakoub Derrouiche, Djamel Achoura, Jacqueline Saliba, Franck Cassagnabère

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Comparative Study of Mechanical and Microstructural Properties of Biocemented Sandy Soils Enhanced with Biopolymer: Evaluation of Mixing and Injection Treatment Methods by Mutlu Şimşek, Semet Çelik, Harun Akoğuz

“…In today’s context, the rapidly increasing demand for construction driven by urbanization has further emphasized the necessity and significance of soil stabilization techniques. …”
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Experimental analysis of fracture toughness and microstructure of extruded Al 6082-T6 alloy flats using compact tension specimens by Y. S. Upadhyaya, Amulya Peerla, Vishwanath Managuli

“…The analysis of fracture toughness and microstructure is essential for ensuring structural integrity and, therefore, to prevent failure. …”
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Microstructure and Corrosion Behavior of Laser-Cladding CeO2-Doped Ni-Based Composite Coatings on TC4 by Fangxia Ye, Wenxuan Shao, Xuchao Ye, Mingxia Liu, Yanxiang Xie, Peiying Bian, Xiaoyan Wang, Ling Liu, Hong Wu

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Synergistic effects of Ti–N–B additions on microstructure refinement and toughness enhancement in high-heat-input welded CGHAZ by Junjie Hao, Chao Wang, Hua Duan, Zhu Yan, Guo Yuan, Guo-dong Wang

“…High-heat-input welding enhances construction efficiency but deteriorates toughness in the coarse-grained heat-affected zone due to austenite grain coarsening and brittle microstructures. …”
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Exploring the Dual Nature of Olive Husk: Fiber/Aggregate in Lightweight Bio-Concrete for Enhanced Hygrothermal, Mechanical, and Microstructural Properties by Halima Belhadad, Nadir Bellel, Ana Bras

“…These findings demonstrate the viability of OH as a new bio-based, multifunctional additive for fabricating thermally efficient, hygroscopically active, and structurally sound concretes suitable for sustainable construction.…”
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