OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Materials Science and Technology is 4. 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 2021-05-01 to 2025-05-01.)

Article	Citations
Development of MAX-Phase/CdS hybrid nanocomposite as an efficient photocatalyst for industrial wastewater treatment	122
Laser metal deposition of TiB/Ti6Al4V composites with first-scale network microstructure	46
Achieving bimodal microstructure and enhanced tensile properties of Mg-6Sn-3Al-1Zn alloy by tailoring deformation amount during pack rolling	39
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	36
Interphase and fibrous precipitation in a thermomechanically processed V–Nb–Mo microalloyed steel	27
Effects of zirconium addition on microstructures and thermal conductivities of carbon/copper composites	25
Microstructure and properties of Fe_xCrMnAlCu high-entropy alloy	25
A survey of the high-cycle fatigue performance of additively manufactured alloy 718	22
Properties and elevated temperature wear mechanism of pure copper and TiC/Cu nanocomposites	21
Very high cycle fatigue properties of 2000 MPa ultrahigh-strength steels	21
Strength differential effect and anisotropy of Mg–1.9Mn–0.3Ce (wt-%) alloy subjected to high-rate loadings	21
Deformation responses of AZ31B magnesium alloy under combined shear-compression loading	20
Investigation of heat transfer between 22MnB5 and KDAHP1 hot work tool steel	18
Development of corrosion-resistant Ni–Mo coatings from low-concentration bath: Effect of magnetoconvection	17
Microstructure, thermodynamics and compressive properties of Al_0.5CoCrCuFeNi-X (X=V,Si,VSi) high-entropy alloys	16
Creep deformation study of squeeze cast AZ91 magnesium alloy	15
Numerical and experimental studies on dissimilar joining of Hastelloy C-276 and SS-316L using microwave hybrid heating at 2.45 GHz	15
Oxidation and electrical properties of nanostructured CeO₂–Ni coating on solid oxide fuel cell interconnects	15
Preparation of mullite refractories with low thermal conductivity and high strength	15
Dynamic recrystallisation (DRX) map of magnesium alloy for texture control with hot processing	13
Thermomechanical behaviour modelling and microstructure evolution of high Cr–Co–Mo aerospace bearing steel	13
Effects of total pressure on carbon nanotube synthesis, independent of feed pressure	13
Influence of aging heat treatment on microstructure and mechanical properties of CuAl9Ni3Fe3 bronze	13
Effects of rare earth elements on AlCoCrFeNi_2.1 eutectic high-entropy alloy	13
Peculiarities of interface structures in AISI M2 high-speed steel in relation to carbide phases	12

Characterisation of AlCrCuFeMo_x high entropy alloys for nuclear fuel cladding	12
Structural and optical characteristics of NiO films deposited using the PLD technique	12
Quantifying geometrically necessary dislocation with surface roughness effect in copper (111) under indentation	12
Study on interface characteristics of WC-Co doped Y rare earth element cemented carbide cutting tool and its influence on material properties	12
Study on uniaxial tensile deformation of bainite/ferrite dual phase steel	12
Effect of Fe addition on phase evolution, microstructure and properties of Ti₅₀Ni_50-XFe_X alloy	12
Review of recent research on thermal management of diamond/metal composites	12
Tailoring 7075 alloys for semisolid state processing via in-situ formed TiAl ₃	12
Recent advances in mechanical properties of Mg matrix composites: a review	12
Progress of zirconium alloying in iron-based alloys and steels	12
BeO in epoxy composites as TIM for high-power LED packages	11
Evolution of microstructure and mechanical properties of 0.34C ultrafine bainitic steel with increasing tempering temperature and holding time	11
Nickel Aluminide intermetallic composites fabricated by various processing routes – a review	11
Sigma phase embrittlement in a tempered Fe₄₅Cr₂₅Ni₁₀Mn₁₅Al₄C₁ medium-entropy alloy	11
Rapid solidification structure and grain refinement mechanism of undercooled Cu₆₀Ni₄₀ alloys	10
Reverse strain effects in the defect states in aluminium doped ZnO	10
Enhanced corrosion resistance of the as-cast AZ91 magnesium alloy by micro-addition of the strontium and rare earth elements	10
Effect of prior cold rolling on the dry wear performance of GCr15 bearing steel with multiphase microsturcture	10
Comparison of microstructure and tribological behavior for ductile iron with quench-tempered and intensive quench-tempered	10
Modelling deformation-induced martensite transformation in high-carbon steels	10
Microstructure and corrosion behaviour of Mg-1Sc alloy with different processing conditions	10
Laser shock peening rounds influencing microstructural and mechanical properties of 300M steel	10
Prior-β grain refinement of additive-manufactured Ti–6Al–4 V alloys via trace Si addition	9
Review of laser cladding coating on wear and fatigue of railway wheels/rails	9
Microstructure evolution of Zn–0.2Mg–0.8Mn(wt-%) alloys with different initial textures during room-temperature compression	9
Comparative study on physicochemical properties of macroporous hydroxyapatite coatings on 316L stainless steel implants using sol-gel and inverse opal templating	9
A lumped mathematical model for ablation in polymeric composites	9
The cationic interstitials induced resistive switching: A case study on Mn-doped SnO₂	9
The wear properties of Al-BN nanosheets coating by cold spray	9
Solvo/hydrothermal upcycling of polyethylene plastic-waste into carbon-based nanocomposite for supercapacitor application	9
Incorporating latent hardening in visco-plastic self-consistent framework for performing texture simulations	9
Friction stir welding of aluminium to magnesium: A critical review	9
Preparation and anti-oxidisation resistance of silver-coated copper powders by cobalt-modified copper powders	9
Fabrication methods and property analysis of metal foams – a technical overview	9
Effects of squeeze casting on microstructure and mechanical properties of Al–5Cu–1Mn–0.3Ti alloy	9
Creep behaviour of different microstructural zones of TIG-welded semisolid cast AXE622 alloy	9
Grain boundary and grain interior strengthening in nano-micron grain sized Cu-1wt.%Al₂O₃ composite	8
A review on recent progress in light metal solid-phase additive manufacturing	8
Post-processing ageing treatment of friction surfaced Al-16Si alloy: experimental and theoretical studies	8
Rotary friction welding of Inconel 718 – AISI 304 stainless steel dissimilar joint	8
Dynamic deformation behaviour of 0.51C–1.72Si–0.83Mn–0.56Co high-strength steel	8
New aspects of solid-state welding in the aluminium accumulative roll bonding	8
Experimental and numerical buckling analysis of CNT reinforced polymer composite plates	8
Characterization of beta flecks and local solute segregation in Ti-17 alloy ingots produced by vacuum arc remelting	8
Effect of P-MIG and CMT on microstructure and properties of 6082-T6 joints	8
Effect of agro-waste-derived graphene/titanium powders on polyester resin for supercapacitor electrodes	8
Microstructures and properties of WC–10Co tuned by Ru integration and ball-milling	8
Impact welding process and microstructure of multi-layered Al-Cu joint by vaporizing foil actuator	8
A review of quality monitoring for ultrasonic metal welding	8
Microstructure evolution and microhardness of thermal-simulated HAZ in Fe–Mn–Al–C steel	8

A comparative study on friction stir welding of tailor weld blanks	8
0.1C–11Mn medium manganese steel treated by quenching and tempering process	8
Effect of microstructure on the high cycle fatigue behaviour of DP 600 and SPFH 590 steels with and without a hole	7
Precipitation behaviour and strengthening mechanisms of V-bearing 1800 MPa grade hot-stamping steel	7
Effect of initial microstructures on microstructures and properties of extruded AZ31 alloy	7
Strain glass transition of NiTi alloy induced by selective laser melting technology	7
Tilt angle impact on strength, microstructure of friction stir welded AZ91CMg plates	7
Comparisons of performances in Ti-V-Al composites with single and multiple in-situ reinforcements	7
Microstructural characterisation of grain size effect on creep properties of 304HCu SS	7
Investigation of wear performance of R260 and R350HT rails after vibratory peening and ultrasonic nanocrystal surface modification	7
Effect of Ga doping on the electrical and optoelectronic properties of single indium oxide nanowire photodetector	7
Optimization of wood machining parameters using artificial neural network in CNC router	7
Effect of annealing on microstructure and mechanical properties of Mg/Al clad plate	7
Effect of welding speed on microstructural and mechanical properties of EB Ti-15V-3Al-3Cr-3Sn welds	7
Mechanical properties and electrical conductivity of heat-resistant eutectic aluminum alloys: A comparative study of Al-Al ₁₁ Ce ₃	7
Engineering properties and acoustic emission response of nanocomposite foam concrete	7
Thermochemical modelling and mechanical property of the Al-7.6Si-xZr alloy	6
Effect of pre-strain on high cycle fatigue property of TWIP steel	6
Tribological behaviour of B₄C-SiC composite ceramics under water lubrication: influence of counterpart	6
Fabrication, structural and magnetic properties of aluminium substituted Fe ₃ O ₄ nanoparticles routed through the auto-combustion	6
Study on the formation mechanism of silica gel and influence on the mineral dissolution during bauxite residue acid leaching	6
Research progress in the study of textured piezoelectric ceramics	6
The precipitation and corrosion behaviour of cast Al–Mg–(0.7, 1.3) Li–Cu alloys	6
Preparation of a fly ash-based porous geopolymer material for copper ion removal	6
Microstructure and mechanical properties of suction-cast aluminium–cerium alloys	6
Conductive and anti-bacterial self-bundled nanofibrous yarns from electrostatic induction of Keggin polyoxometalates	6
Very high cycle fatigue properties of ultrahigh strength steels in the presence of hydrogen	6
Development of high corrosion resistant (Ni-Fe) alloy coatings from a low concentration bath through multilayer approach	6
Preparation of plasma-enhanced high-speed arc sprayed Fe-based coatings and their wear and corrosion resistance properties	6
Design of high strength and electrically conductive aluminium alloys by machine learning	6
Effect of Al content on microstructures and properties of Fe_1.25CoCrNi_1.25Al_x high-entropy alloys	6
Microstructure evolution and mechanical performance of roll-bonding interface in HAZ during arc welding of titanium/steel clad plates	6
Phase formation and electrical properties of SBNLT ceramics prepared via combustion technique	6
Effect of stress-relief heat treatment on the stress-rupture properties of a nickel-based superalloy manufactured by laser powder bed fusion	6
Improved ductility of Mg–3Gd–0.6Zr alloy by cuboid-shaped phase: Experiments and first-principle calculations	6
Effect of matrix particle size on tribological behavior of copper-based friction materials	6
Critical assessment 42: Acicular ferrite formation and its influence on weld metal and heat-affected zone properties of steels	6
Texture evolution behaviour of α + β titanium alloy during the hot compression in β region	6
Residual stress and microhardness evolution induced by conventional and ultrasonic shot peening	6
The corrosion behaviour of a novel Mg–Zn–Zr–Y–Cu alloy	6
Silver nanoparticle-decorated nanorod bismuth based -organic framework/graphitic carbon nitride composite for enhanced reactive blue 19 degradation under visible light	6
Porous TiZr alloys by dealloying of Ti₂₀Zr₂₀Cu₆₀ precursor in Mg melt for biomedical applications	6
Effect of aging-treatment on dynamic compression behaviour and microstructure of ZK60 alloy	6
Electromagnetic properties of Sm-doped FeSiAl alloy absorbing materials prepared by melt spinning	6
Improvement properties of laser cladding Ni45-Cr₃C₂ coatings by adding B₄C and V	6
ZK60 alloy deformation and damage at different temperatures using unified constitutive model	6
The analysis of hot deformation behaviour of low-cost α+β Ti-6Al-0.4V-1.2Fe alloys	6
Nanoindentation size effects of mechanical and creep performance in Ni-based superalloy	6
Refinement behaviour of microstructure in in-situ synthesised (TiB+TiC)/Ti6Al4V composites by laser melting deposition	6
Microstructure evolution and mechanical properties of friction welded IN713LC and AISI 4140	6
Research on grain refinement and tensile properties strengthening of screw rolled MgO/Mg-Zn-Ca composites	6
A statistical assessment of the equivalence between creep and hot tensile behaviour of 2.25Cr-1Mo steel	5
Evaluation method for hot rolling & run out table cooling parameters	5
Classification of microstructural defects in selective laser melted inconel 713C alloy using convolutional neural networks	5
Rotating arc welding of AA8090–AA2050: Microstructure and mechanical properties	5
Thermodynamic mechanism of the high magnetic-field-induced morphology of ferrite	5
Effect of thermomechanical treatment on the hardening of Al6060 alloy	5
Creep mechanisms and cavitation of AA5052 at intermediate stress and temperature region	5
Hot working behaviour of Ti–8Al–1Mo–1V alloy through the hot compression test	5
Creep and mechanical properties of aluminium A356 composites reinforced with coated and un-coated MWCNTs fabricated using the stir casting method	5
Statement of Retraction: Creep and mechanical properties of aluminium A356 composites reinforced with coated and un-coated MWCNTs fabricated using the stir casting method	5
The second phases of Mg–xAl–ySi–Ca alloys and their influences on properties	5
Comparative study of Mollusc Shell and Squid Pen bio-based fillers on the tribological properties of HDPE bio-composites	5
Laser welding of FeCoCrNiMnAl_x (x = 0, 0.75) high-entropy alloys fabricated by additive manufacturing	5
Phenomenological understanding of kappa-carbides on strengthening mechanism of low-density steel	5
Effect of processing route on ballistic performance of Ti-6Al-4V armour plate	5
Effect of different rolling amount on the superelastic properties of Cu _70.8 Al _18.6 Mn _10.6 sh	5
Investigation on thermo-mechanical processing and intergranular corrosion of TP347H stainless steel	5
Die-sinking and rotary EDM surface and subsurface analysis of MoSi₂-SiC ceramic composites	5
Effects of rolling process on microstructure and properties of Mg–Gd–0.75Er–0.5Zn–0.18Zr alloy	5
Influence of Al on microstructural evolution and mechanical behaviour of Nb–9Ti–8C alloys	5
Improvement in comprehensive properties of nanocomposite coatings electro-codeposited with nitride and ceria	5
Effect of the process parameters of liquid–solid cast-rolling on the microstructure and properties of 1070A/7075 composite sheets	5
The formation of triple-core-shell precipitate and its refining to primary MX phase in Y-containing 11Cr F/M steel	5
Mechanical properties and deformation mechanism of AZ31B joints under cryogenic temperature and high strain rate loading	5
Microstructural and crystallographic characteristics of martensite micro-variants in NiMnGa-based ferromagnetic alloy	5
The electroplating process of zinc–nickel system under perpendicular magnetic field from chloride bath	5
On the microstructure and mechanical behaviour of the Cr₂Fe₂NiCo_0.67Cu_0.67Ti_0.33 alloy during homogenisation	5
Investigation of fibre distribution and orientation in SFRC specimens and their influence on flexural properties	5
Microstructure and tensile codeformation characteristics of aluminum/steel heterogeneous composite plates prepared via rheological composite cast-rolling	5

Surface roughness – the key for roll bonding aluminium	5
An optimisation of the internal roller burnishing process for magnesium composites using Taguchi Multi objective optimization method	5
X-ray diffraction and microstructural analysis of Cu–TiO₂ layers deposited by cold spray	5
A high deposition efficiency method for wire arc additive manufacturing	5
Dry sliding wear characteristics of in-situ hybrid (Al₃Ni + Al₂O₃)–Al composites	5
Assessing the implementation of machine learning models for thermal treatments design	5
Cell structure in steels induced by additive manufacturing	5
Fabrication of AlMgB ₁₄ nanoparticles by high energy ball milling of bulk compound prepared by spark plasma sintering	5
Utilisation of steel slag as welding flux and its chemical and thermal characterisation	5
Effect of strain on the adiabatic shear behaviour of AZ31 magnesium alloy	4
Potential limitations of equations predicting effects of thermal aging of precipitation hardened martensitic stainless steels	4
Characterisation and structural transformation of yttria dispersed austenitic steel through VHP	4
Crack initiation and propagation in Ti-6Al-4V-0.55Fe alloy subjected to the low-cycle dwell-fatigue	4
High aspect ratio TiO₂–Mn₃O₄ heterostructure: proficient nanorods for pathogen inhibition and supercapacitor application	4
Scratch and wear resistance of interstitial-free steel subjected to severe shot peening	4
Manufacturing and characterization of open-cell aluminum foam by powder metallurgy	4
Strong cube texture formation of Ni5W/Ni9.3W/Ni5W composite thin substrates for YBCO-coated conductors	4
Yttrium oxide reinforced AZ31B processed by FSP: Predictive modeling of mechanical, tribological, and corrosion properties	4
Microstructural evolution for a single-crystal superalloy after high-temperature treatments with different holding times	4
Formation of intermetallic particles during solidification and homogenisation of two Al–Mg–Si alloys	4
Fluorine-free mechanochemical synthesis of MXene	4
Metal oxide-based materials as an emerging platform for fuel cell system: A review	4
Effect of slurry concentration on the quality of calcium sulphate hemihydrate in a magnetized water system	4
Structure and characteristic studies of ZrAlNiCu films prepared by magnetron sputtering	4
Interfacial bonding and abrasive wear behaviours of the iron matrix composites	4
Effects of Ga and in on the properties of Zn-Al sacrificial anodes	4
The evolution of Al₂CuMg phase during two-stage homogenisation for 7055 aluminium alloy	4
Computational and performance studies of Ag₂S–Bi₂S₃ quantum dot-sensitised solar cells	4
Effect of post-heat treatment on microstructure and properties of EH47 steel CGHAZ	4
Critical Assessment 43: Microstructural and mechanical properties of friction stir additively fabricated SiC-Reinforced AA6061 build	4
Aging and wear characteristics of A356 alloy with Er and Zr addition	4
Understanding solidification and wear behaviour of Al-3Cu-Bi alloys	4
Hot deformation behavior study and constitutive modeling of Ferrium^® C64 carburizing steel	4
Decoupling the effect of stress and microstructure on MBN response in cast Q1N steel	4
Microstructure evolution of adiabatic shear band in AZ31 alloy under dynamic compression	4
Tribological performance of plasma nitrided H13 mould steel at elevated temperatures	4
Effects of Sc on the microstructure and properties of in situ ZrB₂/7085Al composites	4
Manufacturing profiled conical cylinder by a semi-closed isothermal precision die forging technology	4
Failure analysis of single-point butt clinched joint with dissimilar aluminium alloy sheets	4
Precipitation strengthening behavior of Custom 455 stainless steel during tempering at 420 °C	4
Enhanced mechanical properties of Mg–Ni–xRE alloys via hot extrusion	4
The influence of traction speed on the microstructure and properties of vacuum horizontal continuous casting Cu–5Fe–0.15Sn alloy	4
Analysis of shot peening residual stress distribution based on dislocation configuration	4
Post-processing treatments–microstructure–performance interrelationship of metal additive manufactured aerospace alloys: A review	4
Microstructural adjustment of hot-rolled Ti–6Al–4V based on a CCT diagram	4
Effect of dislocation density on microstructure and mechanical properties of cold-rolled medium Mn steel	4
Influence of Ru on the microstructure and performance of WC-Co cemented carbides	4
Artificial neural network study of the electrical conductivity of mould flux	4
Electropulsing-induced plastic deformation in an interstitial free steel	4
Enhancing mechanical properties of metallic materials by architecting gradient structures	4
The autocatalytic evolution of martensitic microstructure	4
Effect of cylinder liner cast iron microstructure on friction and wear process	4
Mechanical and intergranular corrosion properties of auto TIG welded TP347H-T91 dissimilar weldments	4
Microstructure evolution in semi-solid A356 aluminium alloy treated by ICTE process	4
Micro-pore structures and compressive strengths of hydroxyapatite/wollastonite scaffolds prepared by freezing dry	4
Copper alumina reinforced poly(aniline-co-indole) nanocomposites for optoelectronic devices	4
Direct bonding of bimetallic structure from Ti6Al4V to Ti48Al2Cr2Nb alloy by laser additive manufacturing	4
Prediction of the hot flow behavior of AISI 321 stainless steel during dynamic recrystallization using sine hyperbolic constitutive equation and artificial neural network	4
Simple shear extrusion as an efficient severe plastic deformation technique: A review	4
Primary silicon formation in hypereutectic alloy Al – 16.5% wt. Si treated in the liquid state by a changing unipolar pulsed electric current	4
Research on crack propagation behaviour of nickel-based superalloy under thermal shock load	4
Hot deformation behavior and processing map of the nanocrystalline pure Mg	4
Microstructure-toughness relationship in the simulated CGHAZ of V-N microalloyed X80 pipeline steel	4
Investigations of performance characteristics on direct metal laser sintered MONEL K-500 superalloy	4
Effect of CeO₂ on the elevated-temperature wear behaviour of in situ TiB₂/A356 composite	4
Structural modelling and quantitative analysis of mechanical gradient in CNT/Al composites	4
Effects of Er addition and cooling rate on the corrosion resistance of Zn-5Al alloys	4
Effect of boron on mechanical and anti-corrosion properties of Al_0.3CoFeMnNi high-entropy alloys	4
Transient liquid phase bonding of ZK60 magnesium alloy using graphene nanoplatelets	4
Gas detonation-prepared nano-carbon-based capsule matrix materials: Characterisation and microwave-absorption properties	4
Evaluation of microstructure and mechanical properties of M-SIMA processed Al–7Si alloy	4
Wear and corrosion of CoCrFeNiMnTi_x high entropy alloy coatings by laser cladding	4