OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Materials Science and Technology is 3. 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 2020-04-01 to 2024-04-01.)

Article	Citations
Wire arc additive manufacturing of aluminium alloys for aerospace and automotive applications: A review	62
Microstructural investigations on simulated intercritical heat-affected zone of boron modified P91-steel	40
Research status and development of magnesium matrix composites	32
Improved elevated temperature mechanical properties of graphene-reinforced pure aluminium matrix composites	30
The influence of post-annealing and ultrasonic vibration on the formability of multilayered Al5052/MgAZ31B composite	29
Microstructure and mechanical properties of Inconel-625 slab component fabricated by wire arc additive manufacturing	27
Microstructural, mechanical and wear behaviour of Inconel-718 produced through laser-powder bed-fused additive manufacturing	27
Effect of TiB₂ particle size on the material transfer behaviour of Cu–TiB₂ composites	24
A review on additive manufacturing of Al–Cu (2xxx) aluminium alloys, processes and defects	21
A review: Preparation of functionalised materials/smart fabrics that exhibit thermochromic behaviour	18
Microstructure and corrosion behaviour of WC/NiCrBSi coatings by vacuum cladding	18
Modification of residual stress and microstructure in aluminium alloy by cryogenic treatment	17
Titanium/Zirconium functionally graded materials with porosity gradients for potential biomedical applications	17
Nanoindentation into FeCoNiCrCu high-entropy alloy: An atomistic study	17
Synthesis of graphene–aluminium matrix nanocomposites: Mechanical and tribological properties	17
Phases, microstructures and properties of multi-component FeCoNi-based alloys	17
Microstructure and mechanical properties of wire arc additive repairing Ti–5Al–2Sn–2Zr–4Mo–4Cr titanium alloy	16
Understanding the high temperature side of the hot ductility curve for steels	16
Research on the formation process of selective laser melting Mg–Y–Sm–Zn–Zr alloy	16
Mechanical properties enhancement of Mg–4Si in-situ composites by friction stir processing	15
Advances in neural networks and potential for their application to steel metallurgy	15
High-temperature mechanical properties of nickel-based superalloys manufactured by additive manufacturing	15
A different attempt to analysis friction stir spot welding of AA5083-copper alloys	15
Grain growth in IN718 superalloy fabricated by laser additive manufacturing	14
Critical assessment 42: Acicular ferrite formation and its influence on weld metal and heat-affected zone properties of steels	13

Study of novel, thermally resistant Mg alloy with dual-phase	13
Yielding behaviour and Hall–Petch relationship in ultrafine-grained Al–Mg binary alloys	13
Critical Assessment 40: A search for the eutectic system of high-temperature cast aluminium alloys	13
Surface engineered bimetallic nanoparticles based therapeutic and imaging platform: Recent advancements and future perspective	12
A review on diamond-like carbon-based films for space tribology	12
A brief review of metastable high-entropy alloys with transformation-induced plasticity	12
Effect of atmosphere on the microstructure and properties of additively manufactured tungsten	12
Dark etching regions under rolling contact fatigue: A review	12
On the processing properties and friction behaviours during compaction of powder mixtures	12
Influence of vanadium, boron and titanium on hot ductility of high Al, TWIP steels	12
Processing, microstructure adjustments, and mechanical properties of dual phase steels: A review	12
Effect of carbon on microstructure and mechanical properties of Fe₃₆Mn₃₆Ni₉Cr₉Al₁₀ high-entropy alloys	12
Grain refinement and superplasticity of pipes processed by high-pressure sliding	11
Lowering of elastic modulus in the near-beta Ti–13Nb–13Zr alloy through heat treatment	11
Microstructure and properties of laser-clad FeNiCoCrTi_0.5Nb_0.5 high-entropy alloy coating	11
Effect of surface roughness on the fatigue failure and evaluation of TC17 titanium alloy	11
Effects of processing parameters on the fracture behaviour of cold roll bonded and accumulative roll bonded Al–Cu lamellar composites	10
4D printing of Ni–Mn–Ga magnetic shape memory alloys: A review	10
Effects of annealing temperature on microstructure and mechanical properties of LZ91 alloy	10
Thermal desorption spectroscopy evaluation of hydrogen-induced damage and deformation-induced defects	10
Two-dimensional transition metal-based electrocatalyst and their application in water splitting	10
Imposed thermal gradients and resultant residual stresses: Physical and numerical simulations	10
Fluidity of casting Al–Si series alloys for automotive light-weighting: A systematic review	9
Preparation of Cu–Al–Ni shape memory alloy strips by spray deposition-hot rolling route	9
Recrystallization behaviour during annealing of cold-rolled Cu–5Fe–2Sn alloy	9
Casting methods for the production of rotationally symmetric copper bimetals	9
Tribological behaviour of B₄C-SiC composite ceramics under water lubrication: influence of counterpart	9
Mechanical alloying and spark plasma sintering of AlCrCuFeZn high entropy alloy	9
Effect of microsegregation on carbide-free bainitic transformation in a high-silicon cast steel	9
Corrosion behaviour of friction stir processed Al–Mg₂Si composites	9
Influence of Si content on thermal expansion characteristic of Al–Si alloys	9
Remarkable improvement of damping capacity in FeMn-based alloys by a long annealing	8
Mechanical behaviour and microstructure of heat-treated Cu–Ni–Si alloy	8
Critical assessment 41: The strength of undeformed pearlite	8
Residual stress and microhardness evolution induced by conventional and ultrasonic shot peening	8
Doped iron oxide scaffolds with gradient porosity fabricated by freeze casting: Pore morphology prediction and processing parameters	8
Acicular ferrite nucleation and growth in API5L-X65 steel submerged arc welded joints	8
Microstructural evolution of Mg–6Zn–0.6Zr alloy during high strain rate compression deformation	8
Duplex treatment with Hastelloy cage on AISI 5160 steel cutting tools	8
Microstructural evolution during extrusion of equal channel angular-pressed AA1070 alloy in micro/mesoscale	8
Investigation on high-temperature mechanical properties of Al–7Si–0.6Mg alloy by wire + arc additive manufacturing	8
The possible transition mechanism for the meta-stable phase in the 7xxx aluminium	8
Tuning austenite stability in a medium Mn steel and relationship to structure and mechanical properties	8
On coarsening of cementite during tempering of martensitic steels	8
Microstructure and mechanical properties of SiCp/AZ91 composite processed with extrusion and EPT	8
Microstructural characterization and functional performance of Ni₅₄Mn₂₅Ga_21-xDy_x high-temperature shape memory alloys	8
A carbide-free bainitic steel with high-ductility by dynamic transformation during coiling process	7
Demanding applications in harsh environment – FeCrMnNiC amorphous equiatomic alloy thin film	7
Investigation on formability of three-layer joined Al/Cu/Al sheets annealed at different temperature	7
Nickel Aluminide intermetallic composites fabricated by various processing routes – a review	7

Nucleation of recrystallization	7
Modelling the stability and transformation kinetics of retained austenite in steels	7
The microstructures and tensile properties of aged Fe-xMn-8Al-0.8C low-density steels	7
Study on the grain refinement of A356 alloy by Al–3 wt-% VN master alloy	7
Dynamic compressive behaviour and microstructural evolution of extrusion-shear deformed ZC61 alloy	7
A comparative study on friction stir welding of tailor weld blanks	7
Effect of intercritical temperature on the strain hardening of dual-phase bainite/ferrite steel	7
Si₃N₄–TiN conductive ceramic composites: topography on EDMed surfaces and precise drilled holes	7
High-temperature oxidation performance of wire-arc additively manufactured Inconel 718 superalloys	7
Characterisation of heterogeneous microstructure in large forged products using nonlinear ultrasonic method	7
An element-wise scheme to analyse local mechanical anisotropy in fibre-reinforced composites	7
Influence of Ti₃C₂T_x addition on the corrosion behaviour and tribological properties of electrodeposited Ni-W-Ti₃C₂T_x nanocomposite co	7
Effects of hot rolling and homogenisation treatment on low alloy steel ingot	7
Effect of deposition modes on electron beam directed energy deposited inconel 718	7
Tensile and creep properties of Al–7Si–0.3Mg alloy with Zr and Er addition	7
Die-sinking and rotary EDM surface and subsurface analysis of MoSi₂-SiC ceramic composites	7
Phenomenological representation of mechanical spectroscopy of high damping MnCuNiFe alloy	7
Coalescence of martensite under uniaxial tension of iron crystallites by atomistic simulations	6
Review of post-processing methods for high-quality wire arc additive manufacturing	6
Nanoparticles reinforced Al-matrix composites fabricated by combination of pre-distribution and deformation: A review	6
Aging temperature role on precipitation hardening in a non-equiatomic AlCoCrFeNiTi high-entropy alloy	6
Quenching and partitioning (Q&P) process: A critical review of the competing reactions	6
Microstructure, mechanical properties and wear behaviour of the AZ91–Mg₂Si–SiC hybrid composites	6
Microstructure and properties of an advanced high-strength steel after austempering treatment	6
The influence of grain size and precipitation and a boron addition on the hot ductility of a high Al, V containing TWIP steels	6
Response of Ti6321 titanium alloy at different strain rates under tensile loading	6
Copper alumina reinforced poly(aniline-co-indole) nanocomposites for optoelectronic devices	6
Alloying, phases and magnetic behaviour of mechanically alloyed FeNiMnCu-based high entropy alloys	6
Solidification structures and phases in wire arc additive manufactured C250 maraging steel	6
X-ray diffraction and microstructural analysis of Cu–TiO₂ layers deposited by cold spray	6
Evolution of micro-chemistry during solidification and homogenisation of AA 3xxx aluminium–manganese alloys	6
Quantifying the effects of Sn on θ′-Al₂Cu precipitation kinetics in Al–Cu alloys	6
Understanding the complexities of dry sliding wear behaviour of steels	6
Functional behaviour of TiNi shape memory alloy after high strain rate deformation	6
Thermo-physical properties of Hastelloy X and Haynes 214 close to the melting range	6
Decoupling the effect of stress and microstructure on MBN response in cast Q1N steel	6
Comparison of strength, stress corrosion cracking and microstructure of new generation 7000 series aluminium alloys	6
Dynamic mechanical behaviour induced by adiabatic temperature rise of Fe–Mn–Al–C steel	6
Critical Assessment 39: Effects of applied fields during annealing of metals – a review	6
Low-cycle fatigue of MCrAlY-coated superalloys: A fracture mechanics-based analysis	5
Effect of Mn on precipitation behaviour of NiAl phase in Fe–NiAl steels	5
Effect of multi-directional forging and ageing on fracture toughness of Al–Zn–Mg–Cu alloys	5
Ti6Al4V matrix composites fabricated by laser powder bed fusion in dilute nitrogen	5
Effects of constrained groove pressing on mechanical properties of a TWIP steel	5
Rotary friction welding of Inconel 718 – AISI 304 stainless steel dissimilar joint	5
Homogenisation effect on mechanical and pitting behaviour of 2205 Duplex Stainless Steel	5
Effects of electropulsing on inclusion size and corrosion-resistance of 304 stainless steel	5
Microstructures and mechanical performance of Mg–4Si–6Ni–xY in situ composite after extrusion process	5
FeCoNiCrAl_0.6 high-entropy alloy coating on Q235 steel fabricated by laser cladding	5
Free-standing nanowire layer-transfer parametric optimisation of multi-response process by Grey Taguchi design	5
Nanoindentation size effects of mechanical and creep performance in Ni-based superalloy	5
Tailoring the tensile properties of AZ91 magnesium alloy via grain refinement	5
Microstructure and texture investigation on electrically assisted friction stir welded titanium alloy	5
Effect of filler metal chemical composition on the TiAl/IN738 dissimilar brazed joint	5
High-strength steel components produced by hot metal gas forming	5
Microstructure and volume shrinkage during directional solidification of peritectic steel	5
Nanoporous copper sonocatalysts prepared by dealloying Cu–Al–Ti amorphous ribbons	5
Applications of alloy design to cracking resistance of additively manufactured Ni-based alloys	5
Processing, microstructure, properties and fracture behaviour of Ti–6Al–4V manufactured from pre-alloyed powder	5
Aging temperature effects on microstructure and mechanical properties for additively manufactured AlSi10Mg	5
Microstructure, phase formation and properties of rapid solidified Al–Fe–Cr–Ti alloys	5
Microstructure control and properties of cold-sprayed titanium and its alloy coatings	5
Microstructural evolution of a nickel-base single-crystal superalloy during high-temperature homogenisation	5
Strength and strain-hardening enhancement by generating hard delta-ferrite in twinning-induced plasticity steel	5
Review of bioresorbable AZ91, AZ31 and Mg–Zn–Ca implants and their manufacturing methods	5
Phase transformation and microstructure evolution of pearlite heat-resistant steel during heating	5
Research on high specific strength as-cast AlxNbTiVZr high entropy alloys	5
High-temperature wear behaviour of plasma cladded WC/Ni60A composite coating on copper	5
Effect of CeO₂ on the elevated-temperature wear behaviour of in situ TiB₂/A356 composite	5
Simple preparation and properties of surface-modified mechanochemically synthesised copper sulphide semiconductor	5
Creep behaviour of equiaxed fine-grain γ-TiAl-based alloy prepared by powder metallurgy	5
An in-situ synthesised TiC/Ni60A composite coating on copper by plasma cladding	4
Visualisation of diffusion sites and measurement of hydrogen traps in hot-rolled pipes	4
Effects of ablative and non-ablative laser shock peening on AA7075-T651 corrosion and fatigue performance	4
Artificial neural network study of the electrical conductivity of mould flux	4
Role of preplaced silicon on a TIG processed SiC incorporated microalloyed steel	4
Evaluation of microstructure and mechanical properties of M-SIMA processed Al–7Si alloy	4
The microstructure and mechanical properties of titanium/copper welded joint by FSW	4
Surface characterisation of brass alloy in the correlation of hardness and electrical resistivity by carbon ion implantation	4
Martensitic transformation, crystal structure and shape memory effect in Ni_55−xMn₂₅Ga₂₀Co_x alloys	4

Effect of cylinder liner cast iron microstructure on friction and wear process	4
Effect of alternating magnetic fields on hot tearing susceptibility of Mg–4Zn–1.5Ca alloy	4
Critical Assessment 38: Assessment of the intrinsic susceptibility to hydrogen embrittlement for qualification of steels	4
Effect of ageing on precipitation evolution and corrosion behaviour of Al–Zn–Mg–Cu alloy	4
Laser melting deposition of aluminium 7050 alloy: Heat treatment, microstructure and mechanical properties	4
Temperature-dependent Charpy impact property of 3D printed 15-5 PH stainless steel	4
Mechanical property and microstructure evolution of novel Al–Mg–Zn(–Cu) alloys under dynamic impact	4
Mechanical response of a metastable austenitic stainless steel under different deformation modes	4
Influence of prestress grinding hardening residual stress on rolling contact fatigue	4
Effect of tempering temperature on the wear behaviour of martensitic ductile iron	4
Characterisation of nickel–aluminium bronze powders produced by the planar flow casting method	4
Heat Treatment, Microstructure and Corrosion Relationship on 316L SS Produced by AM	4
Reaction kinetics of Cu–Ni and B₄C in Cu–Ni alloy under solid-state sintering	4
Microstructural characterization of dissimilar weld joint between ferritic steel and stainless steel	4
Ultrasound effect on structure and properties of Cu–0.5Cr under upsetting	4
Optimization of wood machining parameters using artificial neural network in CNC router	4
Enhanced mechanical properties of Mg–Ni–xRE alloys via hot extrusion	4
A method for producing ceramic/stainless steel composites by laser welding with calculation optimisation	4
Investigation on the mechanical properties and frictional performance of Ni–Cu–Si alloy	4
Incorporating latent hardening in visco-plastic self-consistent framework for performing texture simulations	4
A new strategy to toughen NbCr₂ Laves phase	4
Microstructure-toughness relationship in the simulated CGHAZ of V-N microalloyed X80 pipeline steel	4
Adiabatic shear behaviour of AZ31 alloy with different grain size under high-strain-rate	4
The grain refinement of aluminium by a new as-cast Al–Ti–TiCN composite	4
Chloride corrosion property evolution of CrMnFeCoNi high-entropy alloy coating	4
Low-cost fabrication of high-performance composite structures using external compaction pressure	4
Effect of ball-burnishing on surface integrity and fatigue behaviour of 7175-T6 AA	4
Nanocarbon reinforced aluminium matrix (NRAM) composites: Fabrication, structure and properties	4
Microstructure evolution and mechanical properties of 316H weld metal during aging	4
Fracture mechanism and model of 18Ni maraging steel	4
Microstructural aging and property degradation of service-exposed 1Cr–1/2Mo Coke Drum steel	4
Fabrication methods and property analysis of metal foams – a technical overview	4
Influence of ion implantation on corrosion resistance of the nickel over steel	4
Effects of vacuum oil quenching on distortion of 42CrMo Navy C-ring	4
Precipitation behaviour of single and duplex aged metastable β-Ti alloy, Ti–5Al–5Mo–5V–3Cr	4
Understanding solidification and wear behaviour of Al-3Cu-Bi alloys	4
Effects of different processes on microstructure and mechanical properties of H65 brass	4
Microstructure and texture of high manganese steel subjected to dynamic impact loading	4
Analysis of shot peening residual stress distribution based on dislocation configuration	4
Friction stir welding of aluminium to magnesium: A critical review	4
The influence of steel microstructure in high-speed high-load bearing applications	4
Improved properties of dual-phase steel via pre-intercritical annealing treatment and thermal cycling	4
Carbides precipitation and kinetics of H13 steel subjected to deep cryogenic treatment	4
A multiscale-indentation study of deformation and fracture in 6H polycrystalline silicon carbide	4
Corrosion and cracking characteristics upon aging of hyper duplex stainless steel weld	4
Microstructural influences on fatigue crack initiation and early propagation in Ni-based superalloy	3
Microstructural and mechanical properties of ultra-high-strength dual-phase steel produced by ultra-fast cooling	3
Simulation and characterisation of the microstructure of ultra-fast heated dual-phase steel	3
The second phases of Mg–xAl–ySi–Ca alloys and their influences on properties	3
Effect of crystal orientation on the size effects of nano-scale fcc metals	3
Corrosion behaviour of Sn-9Zn-xS solders in 3.5 wt-% NaCl solution	3
Properties of TiC_p/Cu composites fabricated by powder metallurgy and electrodeless copper plating	3
Tribological performances of CuSn10Bi3 alloy containing MoSi2 and ferrophosphorus under starved lubrication	3
Laser shock peening rounds influencing microstructural and mechanical properties of 300M steel	3
High strain rate deformation mechanism of Mg–2.5Zn–4Y magnesium alloy containing LPSO phase	3
Comprehensive characterisation of tribo-layer in a Cu-15Ni-8Sn alloy during dry sliding wear	3
Effects of Si and Fe additions on mechanical properties of as-cast Al–5Cu alloys	3
Progress of zirconium alloying in iron-based alloys and steels	3
Crystallography, orientation relationships and growth behaviour of TiC in wear-resistant steel	3
Investigation on thermo-mechanical processing and intergranular corrosion of TP347H stainless steel	3
Effects of extrusion speed and compounds on surface defects in extruded-AA7003 alloy	3
Formation of intermetallic particles during solidification and homogenisation of two Al–Mg–Si alloys	3
Characterisation of Sn–3.5Ag solder/Cu joint under various reflow conditions	3
Post-processing treatments–microstructure–performance interrelationship of metal additive manufactured aerospace alloys: A review	3
Microstructural evolution in CoCrFeNi and CoCrCuFeNi alloys processed by autogenous fusion welding	3
High aspect ratio TiO₂–Mn₃O₄ heterostructure: proficient nanorods for pathogen inhibition and supercapacitor application	3
Phase stability of V- based multi-principal element alloys	3
Fluorine-free mechanochemical synthesis of MXene	3
Research on the mechanical clinching process for the metal–polymer multilayer structure	3
Fabrication and damping property of a novel Zn–Al–Ag–Sc alloy	3
Effect of B₄C on wear behaviour of ZTA ceramic reinforced high chromium cast iron matrix composites	3
A test method for the normal interface bonding strength of laser cladding	3
Novel expanded graphite with a ‘Spitball’ structure	3
Rapid homogeneous precipitation of nano-sized Si in Al–1%Si alloy by electric pulses	3
Powder metallurgy processed TiB₂-reinforced steel matrix composites: a review	3
Connection of difficult-to-form sheets by clinching process: A review	3
Fretting wear behaviour of ultrafine-grained copper produced by cryogenic temperature extrusion machining	3
Effect of erbium on the rheocast quality index of A356 semisolid feedstock	3
Work hardening under shear and tensile deformation modes	3
Dry sliding wear behaviour of hot-rolled air-cooled medium manganese martensitic steel	3
Realising carbide ultrafast homogenisation under pulsed electric current	3
Grain size-dependent tensile behaviour in a metastable beta titanium alloy	3
Manufacturing large 2A14 aluminium alloy cylinders by a warm rolling technology	3
Effect of lamellae orientation on tensile properties of directionally solidified Ti–46Al–0.5W–0.5Si alloy	3
Microstructure and mechanical properties of W-10 wt-%Ta alloys prepared by spark plasma sintering	3
Prediction of the behaviour of copper alloy components under complex loadings by electro-thermomechanical coupled simulations	3
Reverse strain effects in the defect states in aluminium doped ZnO	3
Nano-scratch and nano-indentation study of diamond-like carbon/NiP-SiC nanocomposite bilayer	3
A high deposition efficiency method for wire arc additive manufacturing	3
Enhancing mechanical properties of an Mg–Zn–Ca alloy via extrusion	3
Assessing the implementation of machine learning models for thermal treatments design	3
Effect of welding speed on microstructural and mechanical properties of EB Ti-15V-3Al-3Cr-3Sn welds	3
Anisotropy of Gum Metal analysed by ultrasonic measurement and digital image correlation	3
Ni–Cr–Al Alloy for neutron scattering at high pressures	3
Microstructural strengthening and mechanical performance of Ti-bearing Al₅Cr₁₂Fe₃₅Mn₂₈Ni₂₀ high-entropy alloy	3