OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The median citation count of Materials Science and Technology is 1. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2022-05-01 to 2026-05-01.)

Article	Citations
Properties and elevated temperature wear mechanism of pure copper and TiC/Cu nanocomposites	213
Microstructure, thermodynamics and compressive properties of Al_0.5CoCrCuFeNi-X (X=V,Si,VSi) high-entropy alloys	55
Oxidation and electrical properties of nanostructured CeO₂–Ni coating on solid oxide fuel cell interconnects	47
Dynamic recrystallisation (DRX) map of magnesium alloy for texture control with hot processing	39
Development of MAX-Phase/CdS hybrid nanocomposite as an efficient photocatalyst for industrial wastewater treatment	36
Achieving bimodal microstructure and enhanced tensile properties of Mg-6Sn-3Al-1Zn alloy by tailoring deformation amount during pack rolling	36
Tailoring 7075 alloys for semisolid state processing via in-situ formed TiAl ₃	35
Fretting corrosion behaviour of 316L stainless steel before and after plasma carburization in different corrosive-lubricating solutions	32
The dissolution/evolution of yttria in IN718 ODS superalloy powders during high energy attritor milling and subsequent SPS consolidation	30
Laser metal deposition of TiB/Ti6Al4V composites with first-scale network microstructure	27
Research on the corrosion resistance of welded joints of marine high-strength steel in simulated seawater	26
A survey of the high-cycle fatigue performance of additively manufactured alloy 718	25
A binary synergistic system consisting of a new magnesium phosphate compound and titanium dioxide for improving the flame retardancy and other key properties of ethylene vinyl acetate	25
Study on uniaxial tensile deformation of bainite/ferrite dual phase steel	24
Influence of aging heat treatment on microstructure and mechanical properties of CuAl9Ni3Fe3 bronze	23
Preparation of mullite refractories with low thermal conductivity and high strength	23
Quantifying geometrically necessary dislocation with surface roughness effect in copper (111) under indentation	22
Enhanced milling performance and mechanical properties of B319/TiC composites via hot pressing	22
Numerical and experimental studies on dissimilar joining of Hastelloy C-276 and SS-316L using microwave hybrid heating at 2.45 GHz	21
Effect of Fe addition on phase evolution, microstructure and properties of Ti ₅₀ Ni _{50- X}	20
Investigating the synergistic effects of Zr-reinforcement on the mechanical and corrosion properties of AA2024 alloy	20
Deformation responses of AZ31B magnesium alloy under combined shear-compression loading	20
Interphase and fibrous precipitation in a thermomechanically processed V–Nb–Mo microalloyed steel	19
Thermomechanical behaviour modelling and microstructure evolution of high Cr–Co–Mo aerospace bearing steel	19
Creep deformation study of squeeze cast AZ91 magnesium alloy	19

Very high cycle fatigue properties of 2000 MPa ultrahigh-strength steels	18
Inhomogeneous strain associated with Lüders band propagation in an FeCo-2V alloy	18
Characterisation of AlCrCuFeMo_x high entropy alloys for nuclear fuel cladding	18
Recent advances in mechanical properties of Mg matrix composites: a review	18
Effects of rare earth elements on AlCoCrFeNi_2.1 eutectic high-entropy alloy	18
Microstructure and properties of Fe_xCrMnAlCu high-entropy alloy	17
Structural and optical characteristics of NiO films deposited using the PLD technique	16
Evolution of microstructure and mechanical properties of 0.34C ultrafine bainitic steel with increasing tempering temperature and holding time	16
Review of recent research on thermal management of diamond/metal composites	16
Sigma phase embrittlement in a tempered Fe₄₅Cr₂₅Ni₁₀Mn₁₅Al₄C₁ medium-entropy alloy	15
The wear properties of Al-BN nanosheets coating by cold spray	15
Laser shock peening rounds influencing microstructural and mechanical properties of 300M steel	15
Microstructure and corrosion behaviour of Mg-1Sc alloy with different processing conditions	15
Preparation and anti-oxidisation resistance of silver-coated copper powders by cobalt-modified copper powders	15
BeO in epoxy composites as TIM for high-power LED packages	14
Enhanced corrosion resistance of the as-cast AZ91 magnesium alloy by micro-addition of the strontium and rare earth elements	14
Prior-β grain refinement of additive-manufactured Ti–6Al–4 V alloys via trace Si addition	14
Reverse strain effects in the defect states in aluminium doped ZnO	14
Synergistic optimization of electrochemical performance in P2-phase Na _0.67 MnO ₂ through Fe dopin	14
Review of laser cladding coating on wear and fatigue of railway wheels/rails	14
Effect of ageing temperature on the precipitation behaviors of Fe-CuNiAlMn steel	13
Enhancing the mechanical properties via HCP phase induction in CrFeNi ₂ La _x medium-entropy alloys	13
Comparison of microstructure and tribological behavior for ductile iron with quench-tempered and intensive quench-tempered	13
Modelling deformation-induced martensite transformation in high-carbon steels	13
Nanoindentation creep behavior of Sn-Cu lead free solder alloy synthesized by pulse electrodeposition: Assessment of the creep rate	13
Peculiarities of interface structures in AISI M2 high-speed steel in relation to carbide phases	13
Nickel Aluminide intermetallic composites fabricated by various processing routes – a review	13
Friction stir welding of aluminium to magnesium: A critical review	12
The cationic interstitials induced resistive switching: A case study on Mn-doped SnO₂	12
Fabrication methods and property analysis of metal foams – a technical overview	12
Study on interface characteristics of WC-Co doped Y rare earth element cemented carbide cutting tool and its influence on material properties	12
A lumped mathematical model for ablation in polymeric composites	12
Effect of underwater friction stir processing on the microstructure, mechanical properties, and wear resistance of Al-9.2Si-4.9Cu-0.7Mg alloy	12
Grain boundary and grain interior strengthening in nano-micron grain sized Cu-1wt.%Al₂O₃ composite	11
Effect of agro-waste-derived graphene/titanium powders on polyester resin for supercapacitor electrodes	11
Comparative study on physicochemical properties of macroporous hydroxyapatite coatings on 316L stainless steel implants using sol-gel and inverse opal templating	11
Experimental and numerical buckling analysis of CNT reinforced polymer composite plates	11
Microstructures and properties of WC–10Co tuned by Ru integration and ball-milling	11
Hardening phenomenon and effect of loading frequency on low-cycle fatigue property of 304 stainless steel manufactured by laser metal deposition	11
Effect of prior cold rolling on the dry wear performance of GCr15 bearing steel with multiphase microsturcture	11
Impact welding process and microstructure of multi-layered Al-Cu joint by vaporizing foil actuator	11
Microstructure evolution of Zn–0.2Mg–0.8Mn(wt-%) alloys with different initial textures during room-temperature compression	11
Post-processing ageing treatment of friction surfaced Al-16Si alloy: experimental and theoretical studies	11
Impact of flyash on mechanical and Visco-elastic properties of woven glass fabric-epoxy composites and their correlation with interfacial interaction parameters	11
Fatigue crack growth rate behaviour of 9310 steel under constant- and variable-amplitude loading	11
New aspects of solid-state welding in the aluminium accumulative roll bonding	10
Research progress on connection form and joint property of carbon fiber reinforced polymer and aluminum alloy in aircraft	10
Effect of P-MIG and CMT on microstructure and properties of 6082-T6 joints	10
Rotary friction welding of Inconel 718 – AISI 304 stainless steel dissimilar joint	10
Microstructure evolution and microhardness of thermal-simulated HAZ in Fe–Mn–Al–C steel	10

Effect of annealing on microstructure and mechanical properties of Mg/Al clad plate	10
Solvo/hydrothermal upcycling of polyethylene plastic-waste into carbon-based nanocomposite for supercapacitor application	10
0.1C–11Mn medium manganese steel treated by quenching and tempering process	10
A comparative study on friction stir welding of tailor weld blanks	10
Precipitation behaviour and strengthening mechanisms of V-bearing 1800 MPa grade hot-stamping steel	10
Synergistic spin–lattice coupling and multifunctional property tuning in Sm–Mn co-doped BiFeO ₃ ceramics	10
Characterization of beta flecks and local solute segregation in Ti-17 alloy ingots produced by vacuum arc remelting	10
Effects of squeeze casting on microstructure and mechanical properties of Al–5Cu–1Mn–0.3Ti alloy	10
A review of quality monitoring for ultrasonic metal welding	10
Comparisons of performances in Ti-V-Al composites with single and multiple in-situ reinforcements	10
A review on recent progress in light metal solid-phase additive manufacturing	10
Microstructural characterisation of grain size effect on creep properties of 304HCu SS	9
Study on the formation mechanism of silica gel and influence on the mineral dissolution during bauxite residue acid leaching	9
Engineering properties and acoustic emission response of nanocomposite foam concrete	9
Study on high-temperature oxidation and thermal shock properties of a Ni/Al coating on TiAl alloy	9
Strain glass transition of NiTi alloy induced by selective laser melting technology	9
Effect of welding speed on microstructural and mechanical properties of EB Ti-15V-3Al-3Cr-3Sn welds	9
Effect of pre-strain on high cycle fatigue property of TWIP steel	9
Silver nanoparticle-decorated nanorod bismuth based -organic framework/graphitic carbon nitride composite for enhanced reactive blue 19 degradation under visible light	9
Preparation of environmentally friendly asymmetric di-quaternary ammonium salt surfactant and its corrosion resistance on Al-Cu-Mg alloy in acidic solution	9
Fabrication, structural and magnetic properties of aluminium substituted Fe ₃ O ₄ nanoparticles routed through the auto-combustion	9
Investigation of wear performance of R260 and R350HT rails after vibratory peening and ultrasonic nanocrystal surface modification	9
Effect of initial microstructures on microstructures and properties of extruded AZ31 alloy	9
Improvement properties of laser cladding Ni45-Cr₃C₂ coatings by adding B₄C and V	9
Effect of Ga doping on the electrical and optoelectronic properties of single indium oxide nanowire photodetector	9
Tilt angle impact on strength, microstructure of friction stir welded AZ91CMg plates	9
Effect of temperature regime on perovskite phase precipitation in medium titanium blast-furnace slag	8
Porous TiZr alloys by dealloying of Ti₂₀Zr₂₀Cu₆₀ precursor in Mg melt for biomedical applications	8
Thermochemical modelling and mechanical property of the Al-7.6Si- x Zr alloy	8
Conductive and anti-bacterial self-bundled nanofibrous yarns from electrostatic induction of Keggin polyoxometalates	8
Microstructure evolution and mechanical performance of roll-bonding interface in HAZ during arc welding of titanium/steel clad plates	8
Residual stress and microhardness evolution induced by conventional and ultrasonic shot peening	8
Understanding the interplay between microstructure, texture and mechanical properties in an advanced quenched and partitioned (Q&P) steel	8
Experimental and simulation study of polymer nanocomposite thin films	8
Texture evolution behaviour of α + β titanium alloy during the hot compression in β region	8
Optimization of wood machining parameters using artificial neural network in CNC router	8
Mechanical properties and electrical conductivity of heat-resistant eutectic aluminum alloys: A comparative study of Al-Al ₁₁ Ce ₃	8
Preparation of plasma-enhanced high-speed arc sprayed Fe-based coatings and their wear and corrosion resistance properties	8
Research on grain refinement and tensile properties strengthening of screw rolled MgO/Mg-Zn-Ca composites	8
Very high cycle fatigue properties of ultrahigh strength steels in the presence of hydrogen	8
Effect of the process parameters of liquid–solid cast-rolling on the microstructure and properties of 1070A/7075 composite sheets	7
Refinement behaviour of microstructure in in-situ synthesised (TiB+TiC)/Ti6Al4V composites by laser melting deposition	7
Electromagnetic properties of Sm-doped FeSiAl alloy absorbing materials prepared by melt spinning	7
Nanoindentation size effects of mechanical and creep performance in Ni-based superalloy	7
Critical assessment 42: Acicular ferrite formation and its influence on weld metal and heat-affected zone properties of steels	7
Challenges for accurate and reliable determination of effective stress intensity factor range for structural assessments supporting incredibility of failure claims ¹	7
Microstructure and tensile codeformation characteristics of aluminum/steel heterogeneous composite plates prepared via rheological composite cast-rolling	7
The second phases of Mg–xAl–ySi–Ca alloys and their influences on properties	7
The influence of titanium on the microstructure and properties of Ti/h-BN/Fe composite coatings by plasma arc cladding	7
Effect of processing route on ballistic performance of Ti-6Al-4V armour plate	7
Improved ductility of Mg–3Gd–0.6Zr alloy by cuboid-shaped phase: Experiments and first-principle calculations	7
Unraveling the role of sintering in the fabrication of in-situ Ti/TiC composites synthesized by Ti-graphene reaction	7
Development of high corrosion resistant (Ni-Fe) alloy coatings from a low concentration bath through multilayer approach	7
The corrosion behaviour of a novel Mg–Zn–Zr–Y–Cu alloy	7
Effect of matrix particle size on tribological behavior of copper-based friction materials	7
Influence of chemical composition and processing on improvement of cryogenic temperature toughness and strength in Ni steel: A review	7
Preparation of a fly ash-based porous geopolymer material for copper ion removal	7
A statistical assessment of the equivalence between creep and hot tensile behaviour of 2.25Cr-1Mo steel	7
Comparative study of Mollusc Shell and Squid Pen bio-based fillers on the tribological properties of HDPE bio-composites	7
RETRACTED ARTICLE: Creep and mechanical properties of aluminium A356 composites reinforced with coated and un-coated MWCNTs fabricated using the stir casting method	7
Microstructural and crystallographic characteristics of martensite micro-variants in NiMnGa-based ferromagnetic alloy	7
Effect of cooling rate on carbide precipitation behavior of M50 steel	7
Microstructure evolution and mechanical properties of friction welded IN713LC and AISI 4140	7
Research progress in the study of textured piezoelectric ceramics	7
Microstructure and mechanical properties of suction-cast aluminium–cerium alloys	7
Phase formation and electrical properties of SBNLT ceramics prepared via combustion technique	7
ZK60 alloy deformation and damage at different temperatures using unified constitutive model	7
Effect of stress-relief heat treatment on the stress-rupture properties of a nickel-based superalloy manufactured by laser powder bed fusion	7
Effect of different rolling amount on the superelastic properties of Cu _70.8 Al _18.6 Mn _10.6 sh	7
The electroplating process of zinc–nickel system under perpendicular magnetic field from chloride bath	7
Fabrication of AlMgB ₁₄ nanoparticles by high energy ball milling of bulk compound prepared by spark plasma sintering	6
Effects of rolling process on microstructure and properties of Mg–Gd–0.75Er–0.5Zn–0.18Zr alloy	6
Laser welding of FeCoCrNiMnAl_x (x = 0, 0.75) high-entropy alloys fabricated by additive manufacturing	6
Dry sliding wear characteristics of in-situ hybrid (Al₃Ni + Al₂O₃)–Al composites	6
Influence of varying aluminum contents on the hot ductility of medium manganese steels	6
Phenomenological understanding of kappa-carbides on strengthening mechanism of low-density steel	6
Improvement in comprehensive properties of nanocomposite coatings electro-codeposited with nitride and ceria	6
A high deposition efficiency method for wire arc additive manufacturing	6
The formation of triple-core-shell precipitate and its refining to primary MX phase in Y-containing 11Cr F/M steel	6
Die-sinking and rotary EDM surface and subsurface analysis of MoSi ₂ -SiC ceramic composites	6

An optimisation of the internal roller burnishing process for magnesium composites using Taguchi Multi objective optimization method	6
Statement of Retraction: Creep and mechanical properties of aluminium A356 composites reinforced with coated and un-coated MWCNTs fabricated using the stir casting method	6
Effect of thermomechanical treatment on the hardening of Al6060 alloy	6
On the microstructure and mechanical behaviour of the Cr₂Fe₂NiCo_0.67Cu_0.67Ti_0.33 alloy during homogenisation	6
The impact of pre-deformation and traverse speed on friction stir processed cu-w composites	6
Utilisation of steel slag as welding flux and its chemical and thermal characterisation	6
Influence of different dispersants on the stability and sintering performance of ceramic slurries for DLP additive manufacturing	6
The analysis of hot deformation behaviour of low-cost α+β Ti-6Al-0.4V-1.2Fe alloys	6
Investigation of fibre distribution and orientation in SFRC specimens and their influence on flexural properties	6
Mechanical properties and deformation mechanism of AZ31B joints under cryogenic temperature and high strain rate loading	6
Gas detonation-prepared nano-carbon-based capsule matrix materials: Characterisation and microwave-absorption properties	6
Strengthening mechanisms and speed effects governing microstructural evolution in cryogenic machining of ultrafine-grained titanium	6
Microstructural adjustment of hot-rolled Ti–6Al–4V based on a CCT diagram	6
Interfacial bonding and abrasive wear behaviours of the iron matrix composites	6
Influence of Al on microstructural evolution and mechanical behaviour of Nb–9Ti–8C alloys	6
Classification of microstructural defects in selective laser melted inconel 713C alloy using convolutional neural networks	6
Cell structure in steels induced by additive manufacturing	6
Creep mechanisms and cavitation of AA5052 at intermediate stress and temperature region	6
The precipitation and corrosion behaviour of cast Al–Mg–(0.7, 1.3) Li–Cu alloys	6
Effect of hot deformation on the evolution of microstructure, MnS inclusions and mechanical properties of non-quenched and tempered steel	6
Surface roughness – the key for roll bonding aluminium	6
Influence of graphene on inclusions of slag–free self–shielded flux–cored arc welding layer	6
Hot working behaviour of Ti–8Al–1Mo–1V alloy through the hot compression test	6
Insight into the influence of pre-charging hydrogen on mechanical behavior and fracture morphology of X52MS pipeline steel	6
Effects of Er addition and cooling rate on the corrosion resistance of Zn-5Al alloys	6
Effect of dislocation density on microstructure and mechanical properties of cold-rolled medium Mn steel	5
Fluorine-free mechanochemical synthesis of MXene	5
Effects of Cu, Re, and Mo ternary additions on the tribological and electrochemical properties of NiTi-based alloys fabricated by mechanical alloying and spark plasma sintering	5
Influence of Ru on the microstructure and performance of WC-Co cemented carbides	5
Microstructure evolution in semi-solid A356 aluminium alloy treated by ICTE process	5
Critical Assessment 43: Microstructural and mechanical properties of friction stir additively fabricated SiC-Reinforced AA6061 build	5
The evolution of Al₂CuMg phase during two-stage homogenisation for 7055 aluminium alloy	5
Effect of slurry concentration on the quality of calcium sulphate hemihydrate in a magnetized water system	5
Research on crack propagation behaviour of nickel-based superalloy under thermal shock load	5
Prediction of the hot flow behavior of AISI 321 stainless steel during dynamic recrystallization using sine hyperbolic constitutive equation and artificial neural network	5
Effects of Ga and in on the properties of Zn-Al sacrificial anodes	5
Microstructure and properties of hypereutectic high chromium cast iron containing nitrogen	5
Metal oxide-based materials as an emerging platform for fuel cell system: A review	5
Strong cube texture formation of Ni5W/Ni9.3W/Ni5W composite thin substrates for YBCO-coated conductors	5
Understanding solidification and wear behaviour of Al-3Cu-Bi alloys	5
Formation of intermetallic particles during solidification and homogenisation of two Al–Mg–Si alloys	5
Effect of cylinder liner cast iron microstructure on friction and wear process	5
Microstructure evolution and mechanical behavior of as-cast chromium-containing ductile iron	5
Copper alumina reinforced poly(aniline-co-indole) nanocomposites for optoelectronic devices	5
Manufacturing profiled conical cylinder by a semi-closed isothermal precision die forging technology	5
Effect of post-heat treatment on microstructure and properties of EH47 steel CGHAZ	5
Manufacturing and characterization of open-cell aluminum foam by powder metallurgy	5
Microstructural evolution for a single-crystal superalloy after high-temperature treatments with different holding times	5
Hot deformation behavior and processing map of the nanocrystalline pure Mg	5
Potential limitations of equations predicting effects of thermal aging of precipitation hardened martensitic stainless steels	5
Yttrium oxide reinforced AZ31B processed by FSP: Predictive modeling of mechanical, tribological, and corrosion properties	5
Post-processing treatments–microstructure–performance interrelationship of metal additive manufactured aerospace alloys: A review	5
Tribological performance of plasma nitrided H13 mould steel at elevated temperatures	5
Analysis of shot peening residual stress distribution based on dislocation configuration	5
Primary silicon formation in hypereutectic alloy Al – 16.5% wt. Si treated in the liquid state by a changing unipolar pulsed electric current	5
Effect of strain on the adiabatic shear behaviour of AZ31 magnesium alloy	5
Precipitation strengthening behavior of Custom 455 stainless steel during tempering at 420 °C	5
Evaluation of microstructure and mechanical properties of M-SIMA processed Al–7Si alloy	5
Influence of holding times on the tempering mechanisms of bainitic microstructure	5
The effect of microstructure and texture on the mechanical properties of annular TC4 alloys	5
The autocatalytic evolution of martensitic microstructure	5
The influence of traction speed on the microstructure and properties of vacuum horizontal continuous casting Cu–5Fe–0.15Sn alloy	5
Investigations of performance characteristics on direct metal laser sintered MONEL K-500 superalloy	5
Crack initiation and propagation in Ti-6Al-4V-0.55Fe alloy subjected to the low-cycle dwell-fatigue	5
Optimizing the ion-exchange time for enhanced corrosion resistance of ASP-intercalated MgAlCa-LDH Coating on Mg-Li alloy	5
Effect of TmCl ₃ concentration on the properties of micro-arc oxidation coatings on TC4 titanium alloy	5
High aspect ratio TiO₂–Mn₃O₄ heterostructure: proficient nanorods for pathogen inhibition and supercapacitor application	5
Manufacturing and characterisation of magnesium composites reinforced by nanoparticles: A review	4
Electrochemical performance study of polyaniline wrapped LiAlGdMn ₂ O ₄ as a cathode material	4
Synthesis and coating properties of (La_0.5Eu_0.25Y_0.25)₂Zr₂O₇ ceramic powder	4
Wire arc additive manufacturing processed aluminium alloys: A review	4
Effect of Cu/Sn additions on the precipitation and property in Al-Mg-Si alloys	4
Heat Treatment, Microstructure and Corrosion Relationship on 316L SS Produced by AM	4
Effect of ball-burnishing on surface integrity and fatigue behaviour of 7175-T6 AA	4
Coarsening of alloy carbides during a cyclic heat treatment for grain refinement in ultrahigh-strength steels	4
Effect of hot extrusion and subsequent annealing on the creep resistance of Mg-4Al-1.5Si alloy matrix composites	4
Effect of CNTs on microstructure, mechanical and wear properties of the AZ91–3B₄C–3SiC–xCNTs composites	4
Accumulative roll bonding (ARB) and Cross accumulative roll bonding (CARB) in aluminum: A review	4
Microstructure and mechanical behavior of friction stir spot welded AA2017-T351 aluminum alloy	4
Microstructure and mechanical properties in dissimilar rotary friction welding of aluminum AA6061-T6/AA5083-H112	4
TEM observation of nano-twinned precipitation phase Al₃Mg₂	4
Comparison of the effects of low temperature austempering (LTA), quenching & partitioning (Q&P) and quenching & tempering (Q&T) processes on wear performance in high silicon cast steel	4
Cauliflower-like strontium-doped SnO₂ nanoparticles for photocatalytic degradation	4
Post-processing influence on additively produced Ti–6Al–4V alloy structure and mechanical properties	4
Effect of combined action of ultrasonic pretreatment Al-5Ti-1B and ultrasonic treatment on microstructure and properties of 2219 Al alloy	4
The microstructure and mechanical properties of aluminum/steel welded joint by FSLW	4
Abnormal grain growth induced by <112̄0> orientation of AZ31 magnesium alloy	4
Effect of double annealing treatments on Ti-10V-2Fe-3Al alloy by directed energy deposition	4
Microstructure and properties change in Al _{5+ x} Cr ₁₂ Fe ₃₅	4
Structural modification of TA2/Q355B composite interface and study of TiC stability mechanism	4
Effect of AC/DC mixed current waveform on surface oxidation, microstructure and mechanical properties of TIG welded TC4 titanium alloy	4
Microstructure and wear-resistance of AlCoCrFeNi based composite coatings strengthened with ceramic particles: A review	4
Bauschinger effect in Gd micro-alloying metastable high-entropy alloy	4
Tailoring the composition of the functional Cu–Cr–Zr–La/Ce alloys for electromechanical applications	4
Synergistic enhancement of strength and ductility through the combination of heavy warm rolling and quenching & partitioning	4