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 2020-11-01 to 2024-11-01.)

Article	Citations
Wire arc additive manufacturing of aluminium alloys for aerospace and automotive applications: A review	86
The influence of post-annealing and ultrasonic vibration on the formability of multilayered Al5052/MgAZ31B composite	37
Microstructural, mechanical and wear behaviour of Inconel-718 produced through laser-powder bed-fused additive manufacturing	36
Microstructure and mechanical properties of Inconel-625 slab component fabricated by wire arc additive manufacturing	32
A different attempt to analysis friction stir spot welding of AA5083-copper alloys	28
A review on additive manufacturing of Al–Cu (2xxx) aluminium alloys, processes and defects	27
A review: Preparation of functionalised materials/smart fabrics that exhibit thermochromic behaviour	26
Synthesis of graphene–aluminium matrix nanocomposites: Mechanical and tribological properties	21
Nanoindentation into FeCoNiCrCu high-entropy alloy: An atomistic study	20
A review on diamond-like carbon-based films for space tribology	19
Microstructure and corrosion behaviour of WC/NiCrBSi coatings by vacuum cladding	19
Research on the formation process of selective laser melting Mg–Y–Sm–Zn–Zr alloy	17
Critical Assessment 40: A search for the eutectic system of high-temperature cast aluminium alloys	17
Understanding the high temperature side of the hot ductility curve for steels	17
Effect of carbon on microstructure and mechanical properties of Fe₃₆Mn₃₆Ni₉Cr₉Al₁₀ high-entropy alloys	17
4D printing of Ni–Mn–Ga magnetic shape memory alloys: A review	17
A brief review of metastable high-entropy alloys with transformation-induced plasticity	17
Effect of atmosphere on the microstructure and properties of additively manufactured tungsten	16
Fluidity of casting Al–Si series alloys for automotive light-weighting: A systematic review	16
Processing, microstructure adjustments, and mechanical properties of dual phase steels: A review	16
Advances in neural networks and potential for their application to steel metallurgy	16
Dark etching regions under rolling contact fatigue: A review	16
Mechanical properties enhancement of Mg–4Si in-situ composites by friction stir processing	15
Critical assessment 42: Acicular ferrite formation and its influence on weld metal and heat-affected zone properties of steels	15
Influence of vanadium, boron and titanium on hot ductility of high Al, TWIP steels	14

Yielding behaviour and Hall–Petch relationship in ultrafine-grained Al–Mg binary alloys	14
Study of novel, thermally resistant Mg alloy with dual-phase	14
Residual stress and microhardness evolution induced by conventional and ultrasonic shot peening	14
Effect of surface roughness on the fatigue failure and evaluation of TC17 titanium alloy	13
Nucleation of recrystallization	13
Critical assessment 41: The strength of undeformed pearlite	13
Review of post-processing methods for high-quality wire arc additive manufacturing	13
Surface engineered bimetallic nanoparticles based therapeutic and imaging platform: Recent advancements and future perspective	12
Alloying, phases and magnetic behaviour of mechanically alloyed FeNiMnCu-based high entropy alloys	12
Tribological behaviour of B₄C-SiC composite ceramics under water lubrication: influence of counterpart	12
Si₃N₄–TiN conductive ceramic composites: topography on EDMed surfaces and precise drilled holes	12
Post-processing treatments–microstructure–performance interrelationship of metal additive manufactured aerospace alloys: A review	11
Fluorine-free mechanochemical synthesis of MXene	11
FeCoNiCrAl_0.6 high-entropy alloy coating on Q235 steel fabricated by laser cladding	11
Microstructure and mechanical properties of SiCp/AZ91 composite processed with extrusion and EPT	11
High-temperature wear behaviour of plasma cladded WC/Ni60A composite coating on copper	11
Die-sinking and rotary EDM surface and subsurface analysis of MoSi₂-SiC ceramic composites	11
Effects of processing parameters on the fracture behaviour of cold roll bonded and accumulative roll bonded Al–Cu lamellar composites	11
Two-dimensional transition metal-based electrocatalyst and their application in water splitting	11
Mechanical alloying and spark plasma sintering of AlCrCuFeZn high entropy alloy	11
Effects of annealing temperature on microstructure and mechanical properties of LZ91 alloy	11
Nanoindentation size effects of mechanical and creep performance in Ni-based superalloy	10
Homogenisation effect on mechanical and pitting behaviour of 2205 Duplex Stainless Steel	10
Duplex treatment with Hastelloy cage on AISI 5160 steel cutting tools	10
Applications of alloy design to cracking resistance of additively manufactured Ni-based alloys	10
Microstructural characterization and functional performance of Ni₅₄Mn₂₅Ga_21-xDy_x high-temperature shape memory alloys	10
Fabrication methods and property analysis of metal foams – a technical overview	10
High-temperature oxidation performance of wire-arc additively manufactured Inconel 718 superalloys	9
Dry sliding wear behaviour of hot-rolled air-cooled medium manganese martensitic steel	9
Solidification structures and phases in wire arc additive manufactured C250 maraging steel	9
Manufacturing and characterisation of magnesium composites reinforced by nanoparticles: A review	9
A comparative study on friction stir welding of tailor weld blanks	9
Nickel Aluminide intermetallic composites fabricated by various processing routes – a review	9
Influence of Ti₃C₂T_x addition on the corrosion behaviour and tribological properties of electrodeposited Ni-W-Ti₃C₂T_x nanocomposite co	9
Corrosion behaviour of friction stir processed Al–Mg₂Si composites	9
Quenching and partitioning (Q&P) process: A critical review of the competing reactions	9
Microstructural evolution of Mg–6Zn–0.6Zr alloy during high strain rate compression deformation	8
Effect of ball-burnishing on surface integrity and fatigue behaviour of 7175-T6 AA	8
Functional behaviour of TiNi shape memory alloy after high strain rate deformation	8
Microstructure, mechanical properties and wear behaviour of the AZ91–Mg₂Si–SiC hybrid composites	8
Modelling the stability and transformation kinetics of retained austenite in steels	8
Heat Treatment, Microstructure and Corrosion Relationship on 316L SS Produced by AM	8
Copper alumina reinforced poly(aniline-co-indole) nanocomposites for optoelectronic devices	8
Evolution of micro-chemistry during solidification and homogenisation of AA 3xxx aluminium–manganese alloys	8
Comparative analysis of aluminium core honeycomb with 3D woven Kevlar honeycomb composite	8
Mechanical response of a metastable austenitic stainless steel under different deformation modes	8
Review of bioresorbable AZ91, AZ31 and Mg–Zn–Ca implants and their manufacturing methods	8
Aging temperature role on precipitation hardening in a non-equiatomic AlCoCrFeNiTi high-entropy alloy	8
X-ray diffraction and microstructural analysis of Cu–TiO₂ layers deposited by cold spray	8
The influence of grain size and precipitation and a boron addition on the hot ductility of a high Al, V containing TWIP steels	7

Precipitation behaviour and strengthening mechanisms of V-bearing 1800 MPa grade hot-stamping steel	7
Comparison of strength, stress corrosion cracking and microstructure of new generation 7000 series aluminium alloys	7
Dynamic mechanical behaviour induced by adiabatic temperature rise of Fe–Mn–Al–C steel	7
Understanding the complexities of dry sliding wear behaviour of steels	7
Microstructure and volume shrinkage during directional solidification of peritectic steel	7
Comprehensive characterisation of tribo-layer in a Cu-15Ni-8Sn alloy during dry sliding wear	7
Improvement properties of laser cladding Ni45-Cr₃C₂ coatings by adding B₄C and V	7
Decoupling the effect of stress and microstructure on MBN response in cast Q1N steel	7
Investigation of solidification modes of high Manganese steels	7
Influence of ion implantation on corrosion resistance of the nickel over steel	6
Effect of filler metal chemical composition on the TiAl/IN738 dissimilar brazed joint	6
Realising carbide ultrafast homogenisation under pulsed electric current	6
Analysis of shot peening residual stress distribution based on dislocation configuration	6
Chloride corrosion property evolution of CrMnFeCoNi high-entropy alloy coating	6
Aging temperature effects on microstructure and mechanical properties for additively manufactured AlSi10Mg	6
Effects of ablative and non-ablative laser shock peening on AA7075-T651 corrosion and fatigue performance	6
The microstructure and mechanical properties of titanium/copper welded joint by FSW	6
Response of Ti6321 titanium alloy at different strain rates under tensile loading	6
Nanocarbon reinforced aluminium matrix (NRAM) composites: Fabrication, structure and properties	6
Rotary friction welding of Inconel 718 – AISI 304 stainless steel dissimilar joint	6
Interfacial evolution of titanium/steel clad plates during pulsed tungsten inert gas welding	6
Microstructure and properties of an advanced high-strength steel after austempering treatment	6
Grain size-dependent tensile behaviour in a metastable beta titanium alloy	6
Enhancing mechanical properties of an Mg–Zn–Ca alloy via extrusion	6
Ti6Al4V matrix composites fabricated by laser powder bed fusion in dilute nitrogen	6
Effect of fibre orientation and stacking sequence on properties of hybrid composites	6
Design of high strength and electrically conductive aluminium alloys by machine learning	6
Research on high specific strength as-cast AlxNbTiVZr high entropy alloys	6
Friction stir welding of aluminium to magnesium: A critical review	6
Nanoparticles reinforced Al-matrix composites fabricated by combination of pre-distribution and deformation: A review	6
Progress of zirconium alloying in iron-based alloys and steels	6
Quantifying the effects of Sn on θ′-Al₂Cu precipitation kinetics in Al–Cu alloys	6
Free-standing nanowire layer-transfer parametric optimisation of multi-response process by Grey Taguchi design	6
Low-cycle fatigue of MCrAlY-coated superalloys: A fracture mechanics-based analysis	6
Tribological performances of CuSn10Bi3 alloy containing MoSi2 and ferrophosphorus under starved lubrication	6
Direct bonding of bimetallic structure from Ti6Al4V to Ti48Al2Cr2Nb alloy by laser additive manufacturing	5
High-strength steel components produced by hot metal gas forming	5
Effect of cylinder liner cast iron microstructure on friction and wear process	5
Enhanced mechanical properties of Mg–Ni–xRE alloys via hot extrusion	5
Microstructures and mechanical performance of Mg–4Si–6Ni–xY in situ composite after extrusion process	5
Microstructural adjustment of hot-rolled Ti–6Al–4V based on a CCT diagram	5
Carbides precipitation and kinetics of H13 steel subjected to deep cryogenic treatment	5
The microstructure of Ti-Ni-Cu shape memory thin films: A review	5
Microstructure control and properties of cold-sprayed titanium and its alloy coatings	5
Effect of tempering temperature on the wear behaviour of martensitic ductile iron	5
Microstructural characterization of dissimilar weld joint between ferritic steel and stainless steel	5
Effects of constrained groove pressing on mechanical properties of a TWIP steel	5
Effect of initial microstructures on microstructures and properties of extruded AZ31 alloy	5
Effects of vacuum oil quenching on distortion of 42CrMo Navy C-ring	5
Fabrication and damping property of a novel Zn–Al–Ag–Sc alloy	5
Assessing the implementation of machine learning models for thermal treatments design	5
Processing, microstructure, properties and fracture behaviour of Ti–6Al–4V manufactured from pre-alloyed powder	5
Evolution in microstructure, properties of the laser cladding CoCrFeMoNi coatings at different annealing temperatures	5
The influence of steel microstructure in high-speed high-load bearing applications	5
Surface roughness – the key for roll bonding aluminium	5
Microstructural evolution of a nickel-base single-crystal superalloy during high-temperature homogenisation	5
Tailoring the tensile properties of AZ91 magnesium alloy via grain refinement	5
Precipitation behaviour of single and duplex aged metastable β-Ti alloy, Ti–5Al–5Mo–5V–3Cr	5
Powder metallurgy processed TiB₂-reinforced steel matrix composites: a review	5
Laser shock peening Fe-based coatings for enhancing wear and corrosion resistance	5
Oxidation properties of Ti-47.5Al-2.5V-1.0Cr-0.2Zr alloy at 950–1050 °C	5
Effect of CeO₂ on the elevated-temperature wear behaviour of in situ TiB₂/A356 composite	5
Laser melting deposition of aluminium 7050 alloy: Heat treatment, microstructure and mechanical properties	5
Adiabatic shear behaviour of AZ31 alloy with different grain size under high-strain-rate	5
Corrosion, fatigue and wear of additively manufactured Ti alloys for orthopaedic implants	5
A critical review on deformation-induced transformation kinetics of austenitic stainless steels	5
Novel expanded graphite with a ‘Spitball’ structure	5
An in-situ synthesised TiC/Ni60A composite coating on copper by plasma cladding	5
Probing the hydrophilic behaviour of e-beam evaporated silica thin films for PV-soiling application	5
Optimization of wood machining parameters using artificial neural network in CNC router	5
Effect of alternating magnetic fields on hot tearing susceptibility of Mg–4Zn–1.5Ca alloy	4
Effects of Al on microstructure and mechanical properties of hot-extruded Mg–3Nd alloys	4
Understanding solidification and wear behaviour of Al-3Cu-Bi alloys	4
Effect of ageing on precipitation evolution and corrosion behaviour of Al–Zn–Mg–Cu alloy	4
Influence of Cr and Al to FeCoNiCr_xAl_2-x alloys synthesised by mechanochemistry	4
A new strategy to toughen NbCr₂ Laves phase	4
Abnormal grain growth induced by <112̄0> orientation of AZ31 magnesium alloy	4
Connection of difficult-to-form sheets by clinching process: A review	4
Effect of Si and Al on microstructure-property-relationship of Q&P-steels during galvannealing	4
Microstructure and properties of Fe_xCrMnAlCu high-entropy alloy	4

Mechanical property and microstructure evolution of novel Al–Mg–Zn(–Cu) alloys under dynamic impact	4
Electrochemical performance of one-pot hydrothermal-derived bismuth oxide/commercial activated carbon/graphite composite	4
Electromagnetic properties of Sm-doped FeSiAl alloy absorbing materials prepared by melt spinning	4
Influence of prestress grinding hardening residual stress on rolling contact fatigue	4
Crystallography, orientation relationships and growth behaviour of TiC in wear-resistant steel	4
Thermochemical modelling and mechanical property of the Al-7.6Si-xZr alloy	4
Visualisation of diffusion sites and measurement of hydrogen traps in hot-rolled pipes	4
Research on the stress relaxation behaviour of Cu–0.23Cr–0.08Ag alloy	4
Fatigue life prediction of AZ31B magnesium alloy based on fracture fatigue entropy	4
Characterisation of nickel–aluminium bronze powders produced by the planar flow casting method	4
Microstructure-toughness relationship in the simulated CGHAZ of V-N microalloyed X80 pipeline steel	4
Microstructural strengthening and mechanical performance of Ti-bearing Al₅Cr₁₂Fe₃₅Mn₂₈Ni₂₀ high-entropy alloy	4
Dynamic compression behaviour and microstructural evolution of the Mg–6Zn–2Ce–0.6Zr alloy	4
Properties of TiC_p/Cu composites fabricated by powder metallurgy and electrodeless copper plating	4
High aspect ratio TiO₂–Mn₃O₄ heterostructure: proficient nanorods for pathogen inhibition and supercapacitor application	4
Influence of milled glass fillers on mode-II fracture toughness of polymer composites	4
Critical Assessment 43: Microstructural and mechanical properties of friction stir additively fabricated SiC-Reinforced AA6061 build	4
Tensile twin evolution of Mg–3Al–1Zn magnesium alloy during high-strain rate deformation	4
A test method for the normal interface bonding strength of laser cladding	4
Low-cost fabrication of high-performance composite structures using external compaction pressure	4
High strain rate deformation mechanism of Mg–2.5Zn–4Y magnesium alloy containing LPSO phase	4
Chemical vapour deposited graphene-mediated enhanced SERS performance in silver nanostructures	4
Effects of Si and Fe additions on mechanical properties of as-cast Al–5Cu alloys	4
Overcoming challenges in using magnesium-based materials for industrial applications using friction-stir engineering	4
Effect of alloy element on microstructure and properties of heat-affected zone	4
Three-dimensional forming characteristics and mechanical property of additive manufacturing aluminium–copper alloys	4
Preparation of MnSe/CuO on MWCNTS for synergistic photocatalysis scavenging and antibacterial efficiencies	4
Microstructural aging and property degradation of service-exposed 1Cr–1/2Mo Coke Drum steel	4
Tuning ultra-high damping capacity of Mn–Cu alloy to fit wide-range service temperature	4
A method for producing ceramic/stainless steel composites by laser welding with calculation optimisation	4
Effect of Co/P micro-alloying on stress relaxation behaviour of Cu-15Ni-8Sn alloy	4
Incorporating latent hardening in visco-plastic self-consistent framework for performing texture simulations	4
Surface characterisation of brass alloy in the correlation of hardness and electrical resistivity by carbon ion implantation	4
Evaluation of microstructure and mechanical properties of M-SIMA processed Al–7Si alloy	4
Effect of Ti addition on the microstructure and properties of Cu–Cr alloy	4
Microstructure and mechanical properties of W-10 wt-%Ta alloys prepared by spark plasma sintering	4
Joining three aluminium alloy sheets by square clinching process	4
Artificial neural network applicability in studying hot deformation behaviour of high-entropy alloys	4
Austenite grain growth and effect of austenite grain size on bainitic transformation	4
The grain refinement of aluminium by a new as-cast Al–Ti–TiCN composite	4
Phase stability of V- based multi-principal element alloys	4
Work hardening under shear and tensile deformation modes	4
Effect of lamellae orientation on tensile properties of directionally solidified Ti–46Al–0.5W–0.5Si alloy	4
Effects of different processes on microstructure and mechanical properties of H65 brass	4
Aging and wear characteristics of A356 alloy with Er and Zr addition	4
Microstructure evolution of adiabatic shear band in AZ31 alloy under dynamic compression	4
Artificial neural network study of the electrical conductivity of mould flux	4
Microstructure, high-temperature oxidation and molten salt corrosion behaviour of CoCrFeNiAl0.1-RE HEA	4
Research on crack propagation behaviour of nickel-based superalloy under thermal shock load	4
Laser cladding Co-based coating coupled with electromagnetic/ultrasonic compound energy field	4
Microstructure and mechanical property of titanium steel by vacuum roll-cladding with interlayer	4
Formation of intermetallic particles during solidification and homogenisation of two Al–Mg–Si alloys	3
Effects of rolling process on microstructure and properties of Mg–Gd–0.75Er–0.5Zn–0.18Zr alloy	3
Influencing mechanism of trace elements on quasi-static ignition of TiZrHf-based high-entropy alloys	3
Copper plating on bonding properties of aluminium/steel explosive welded composite plate	3
Influence of long-term aging on microstructural stability and performance of DD6 superalloy	3
Effect of pore density on the compressive response of open-cell Al foams	3
Copper matrix composite with bimodal microstructures fabricated by liquid nitrogen temperature rolling	3
Effect of crystal orientation on the size effects of nano-scale fcc metals	3
Improving the wear and corrosion resistance of martensitic stainless steel by paste boriding treatment	3
Reverse strain effects in the defect states in aluminium doped ZnO	3
Enhanced SCC resistance of 7056 aluminium alloy by Y and Si additions	3
A high deposition efficiency method for wire arc additive manufacturing	3
Simple shear extrusion as an efficient severe plastic deformation technique: A review	3
Effects of heat treatment on microstructure and properties of Fe-based amorphous composite coatings	3
Effect of radial-shear rolling on particle's morphology and mechanical properties of AA7075 alloy	3
Simulation and experiment investigaton of electromagnetic and thermal field during induction cladding	3
Temperature-dependent Charpy impact property of 3D printed 15-5 PH stainless steel	3
The interactions of Ce-P on microstructure and mechanical properties in pure copper	3
Investigation on thermo-mechanical processing and intergranular corrosion of TP347H stainless steel	3
Effect of Si addition on the creep performance of a Ni-based superalloy	3
Investigations of performance characteristics on direct metal laser sintered MONEL K-500 superalloy	3
Deformation-induced phase transformation and twinning in Fe and Fe–C alloys	3
Effect of deformation pass on softening mechanism and microstructure of 7085 alloy	3
Creep deformation and rupture behaviour of boron-added P91 Steel	3
Enhanced corrosion resistance of the as-cast AZ91 magnesium alloy by micro-addition of the strontium and rare earth elements	3
Interphase and fibrous precipitation in a thermomechanically processed V–Nb–Mo microalloyed steel	3
Effect of aging-treatment on dynamic compression behaviour and microstructure of ZK60 alloy	3
Microstructure and mechanical properties of as-cast and wrought Mg–Ni in-situ formed alloys	3
Preparation of mullite refractories with low thermal conductivity and high strength	3
Influence of sintering time on diffusion bonding of WC-10Co and AISI4340 by spark plasma sintering	3
Effects of Er addition and cooling rate on the corrosion resistance of Zn-5Al alloys	3
Microstructural influences on fatigue crack initiation and early propagation in Ni-based superalloy	3
Enriching mean-field self-consistent texture simulations using the full-field FFT model	3
Microstructure evolution in semi-solid A356 aluminium alloy treated by ICTE process	3
Microstructure evolution and microhardness of thermal-simulated HAZ in Fe–Mn–Al–C steel	3
Characterisation of Sn–3.5Ag solder/Cu joint under various reflow conditions	3
Microstructure of Al–Mg–Si–La alloy under pulsed magnetic field treatment during solidification	3
Microstructure and tensile strength of electrodeposited Fe-rich bcc FeCoNi medium-entropy alloys	3
Laser shock peening rounds influencing microstructural and mechanical properties of 300M steel	3
Investigation on microstructure and mechanical properties of boron-modified 13Cr5Ni2Mo by powder-pack boriding	3
Microstructure, texture, and instability during superplastic deformation of ECAP-treated AZ31 Mg alloy	3
Changes in thermal properties of 7075 aluminium alloy by aging heat treatment	3
Indentation size effect in steels with different carbon contents and microstructures	3
Characterisation of AlCrCuFeMo_x high entropy alloys for nuclear fuel cladding	3