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 2021-08-01 to 2025-08-01.)

Article	Citations
Laser metal deposition of TiB/Ti6Al4V composites with first-scale network microstructure	142
Thermomechanical behaviour modelling and microstructure evolution of high Cr–Co–Mo aerospace bearing steel	41
Interphase and fibrous precipitation in a thermomechanically processed V–Nb–Mo microalloyed steel	40
A survey of the high-cycle fatigue performance of additively manufactured alloy 718	31
Properties and elevated temperature wear mechanism of pure copper and TiC/Cu nanocomposites	29
Very high cycle fatigue properties of 2000 MPa ultrahigh-strength steels	27
Microstructure, thermodynamics and compressive properties of Al_0.5CoCrCuFeNi-X (X=V,Si,VSi) high-entropy alloys	26
Deformation responses of AZ31B magnesium alloy under combined shear-compression loading	26
Oxidation and electrical properties of nanostructured CeO₂–Ni coating on solid oxide fuel cell interconnects	21
Dynamic recrystallisation (DRX) map of magnesium alloy for texture control with hot processing	21
Effects of rare earth elements on AlCoCrFeNi_2.1 eutectic high-entropy alloy	21
Structural and optical characteristics of NiO films deposited using the PLD technique	19
Preparation of mullite refractories with low thermal conductivity and high strength	19
Study on uniaxial tensile deformation of bainite/ferrite dual phase steel	18
Effects of zirconium addition on microstructures and thermal conductivities of carbon/copper composites	17
Effects of total pressure on carbon nanotube synthesis, independent of feed pressure	17
Investigation of heat transfer between 22MnB5 and KDAHP1 hot work tool steel	17
Microstructure and properties of Fe_xCrMnAlCu high-entropy alloy	17
Quantifying geometrically necessary dislocation with surface roughness effect in copper (111) under indentation	17
Development of corrosion-resistant Ni–Mo coatings from low-concentration bath: Effect of magnetoconvection	15
Numerical and experimental studies on dissimilar joining of Hastelloy C-276 and SS-316L using microwave hybrid heating at 2.45 GHz	15
Effect of Fe addition on phase evolution, microstructure and properties of Ti ₅₀ Ni _{50- X}	15
Achieving bimodal microstructure and enhanced tensile properties of Mg-6Sn-3Al-1Zn alloy by tailoring deformation amount during pack rolling	14
Characterisation of AlCrCuFeMo_x high entropy alloys for nuclear fuel cladding	14
Development of MAX-Phase/CdS hybrid nanocomposite as an efficient photocatalyst for industrial wastewater treatment	14

Creep deformation study of squeeze cast AZ91 magnesium alloy	14
Tailoring 7075 alloys for semisolid state processing via in-situ formed TiAl ₃	13
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	13
Influence of aging heat treatment on microstructure and mechanical properties of CuAl9Ni3Fe3 bronze	13
Investigating the synergistic effects of Zr-reinforcement on the mechanical and corrosion properties of AA2024 alloy	13
Fretting corrosion behaviour of 316L stainless steel before and after plasma carburization in different corrosive-lubricating solutions	13
Rapid solidification structure and grain refinement mechanism of undercooled Cu₆₀Ni₄₀ alloys	12
Sigma phase embrittlement in a tempered Fe₄₅Cr₂₅Ni₁₀Mn₁₅Al₄C₁ medium-entropy alloy	12
The dissolution/evolution of yttria in IN718 ODS superalloy powders during high energy attritor milling and subsequent SPS consolidation	12
Preparation and anti-oxidisation resistance of silver-coated copper powders by cobalt-modified copper powders	12
Friction stir welding of aluminium to magnesium: A critical review	12
Review of recent research on thermal management of diamond/metal composites	12
The cationic interstitials induced resistive switching: A case study on Mn-doped SnO₂	12
Enhanced corrosion resistance of the as-cast AZ91 magnesium alloy by micro-addition of the strontium and rare earth elements	12
Recent advances in mechanical properties of Mg matrix composites: a review	12
A lumped mathematical model for ablation in polymeric composites	11
Review of laser cladding coating on wear and fatigue of railway wheels/rails	11
Reverse strain effects in the defect states in aluminium doped ZnO	11
Prior-β grain refinement of additive-manufactured Ti–6Al–4 V alloys via trace Si addition	11
The wear properties of Al-BN nanosheets coating by cold spray	11
Laser shock peening rounds influencing microstructural and mechanical properties of 300M steel	10
BeO in epoxy composites as TIM for high-power LED packages	10
Peculiarities of interface structures in AISI M2 high-speed steel in relation to carbide phases	10
Modelling deformation-induced martensite transformation in high-carbon steels	10
Microstructure and corrosion behaviour of Mg-1Sc alloy with different processing conditions	10
Nickel Aluminide intermetallic composites fabricated by various processing routes – a review	10
Evolution of microstructure and mechanical properties of 0.34C ultrafine bainitic steel with increasing tempering temperature and holding time	10
Fabrication methods and property analysis of metal foams – a technical overview	9
Effect of ageing temperature on the precipitation behaviors of Fe-CuNiAlMn steel	9
Nanoindentation creep behavior of Sn-Cu lead free solder alloy synthesized by pulse electrodeposition: Assessment of the creep rate	9
Microstructure evolution of Zn–0.2Mg–0.8Mn(wt-%) alloys with different initial textures during room-temperature compression	9
Effect of prior cold rolling on the dry wear performance of GCr15 bearing steel with multiphase microsturcture	9
Study on interface characteristics of WC-Co doped Y rare earth element cemented carbide cutting tool and its influence on material properties	9
Dynamic deformation behaviour of 0.51C–1.72Si–0.83Mn–0.56Co high-strength steel	9
Comparison of microstructure and tribological behavior for ductile iron with quench-tempered and intensive quench-tempered	9
A comparative study on friction stir welding of tailor weld blanks	9
Solvo/hydrothermal upcycling of polyethylene plastic-waste into carbon-based nanocomposite for supercapacitor application	8
Comparative study on physicochemical properties of macroporous hydroxyapatite coatings on 316L stainless steel implants using sol-gel and inverse opal templating	8
0.1C–11Mn medium manganese steel treated by quenching and tempering process	8
Comparisons of performances in Ti-V-Al composites with single and multiple in-situ reinforcements	8
Creep behaviour of different microstructural zones of TIG-welded semisolid cast AXE622 alloy	8
Impact welding process and microstructure of multi-layered Al-Cu joint by vaporizing foil actuator	8
Microstructure evolution and microhardness of thermal-simulated HAZ in Fe–Mn–Al–C steel	8
Microstructures and properties of WC–10Co tuned by Ru integration and ball-milling	8
New aspects of solid-state welding in the aluminium accumulative roll bonding	8
Effect of microstructure on the high cycle fatigue behaviour of DP 600 and SPFH 590 steels with and without a hole	8
Effects of squeeze casting on microstructure and mechanical properties of Al–5Cu–1Mn–0.3Ti alloy	8
Characterization of beta flecks and local solute segregation in Ti-17 alloy ingots produced by vacuum arc remelting	8
Post-processing ageing treatment of friction surfaced Al-16Si alloy: experimental and theoretical studies	8
Precipitation behaviour and strengthening mechanisms of V-bearing 1800 MPa grade hot-stamping steel	8

Grain boundary and grain interior strengthening in nano-micron grain sized Cu-1wt.%Al₂O₃ composite	8
Effect of agro-waste-derived graphene/titanium powders on polyester resin for supercapacitor electrodes	8
Effect of annealing on microstructure and mechanical properties of Mg/Al clad plate	8
Rotary friction welding of Inconel 718 – AISI 304 stainless steel dissimilar joint	8
Effect of P-MIG and CMT on microstructure and properties of 6082-T6 joints	8
Study on the formation mechanism of silica gel and influence on the mineral dissolution during bauxite residue acid leaching	7
Tilt angle impact on strength, microstructure of friction stir welded AZ91CMg plates	7
Effect of aging-treatment on dynamic compression behaviour and microstructure of ZK60 alloy	7
Experimental and numerical buckling analysis of CNT reinforced polymer composite plates	7
Porous TiZr alloys by dealloying of Ti₂₀Zr₂₀Cu₆₀ precursor in Mg melt for biomedical applications	7
Residual stress and microhardness evolution induced by conventional and ultrasonic shot peening	7
Silver nanoparticle-decorated nanorod bismuth based -organic framework/graphitic carbon nitride composite for enhanced reactive blue 19 degradation under visible light	7
Fabrication, structural and magnetic properties of aluminium substituted Fe ₃ O ₄ nanoparticles routed through the auto-combustion	7
Optimization of wood machining parameters using artificial neural network in CNC router	7
Mechanical properties and electrical conductivity of heat-resistant eutectic aluminum alloys: A comparative study of Al-Al ₁₁ Ce ₃	7
Effect of initial microstructures on microstructures and properties of extruded AZ31 alloy	7
A review of quality monitoring for ultrasonic metal welding	7
Microstructural characterisation of grain size effect on creep properties of 304HCu SS	7
Design of high strength and electrically conductive aluminium alloys by machine learning	7
Effect of Ga doping on the electrical and optoelectronic properties of single indium oxide nanowire photodetector	7
Investigation of wear performance of R260 and R350HT rails after vibratory peening and ultrasonic nanocrystal surface modification	7
Thermochemical modelling and mechanical property of the Al-7.6Si- x Zr alloy	7
Effect of welding speed on microstructural and mechanical properties of EB Ti-15V-3Al-3Cr-3Sn welds	7
A review on recent progress in light metal solid-phase additive manufacturing	7
Improvement properties of laser cladding Ni45-Cr₃C₂ coatings by adding B₄C and V	7
Effect of pre-strain on high cycle fatigue property of TWIP steel	7
Engineering properties and acoustic emission response of nanocomposite foam concrete	7
Phase formation and electrical properties of SBNLT ceramics prepared via combustion technique	6
Microstructural and crystallographic characteristics of martensite micro-variants in NiMnGa-based ferromagnetic alloy	6
Microstructure evolution and mechanical performance of roll-bonding interface in HAZ during arc welding of titanium/steel clad plates	6
Strain glass transition of NiTi alloy induced by selective laser melting technology	6
Preparation of environmentally friendly asymmetric di-quaternary ammonium salt surfactant and its corrosion resistance on Al-Cu-Mg alloy in acidic solution	6
Development of high corrosion resistant (Ni-Fe) alloy coatings from a low concentration bath through multilayer approach	6
Unraveling the role of sintering in the fabrication of in-situ Ti/TiC composites synthesized by Ti-graphene reaction	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
Rotating arc welding of AA8090–AA2050: Microstructure and mechanical properties	6
The corrosion behaviour of a novel Mg–Zn–Zr–Y–Cu alloy	6
Phenomenological understanding of kappa-carbides on strengthening mechanism of low-density steel	6
Preparation of a fly ash-based porous geopolymer material for copper ion removal	6
The precipitation and corrosion behaviour of cast Al–Mg–(0.7, 1.3) Li–Cu alloys	6
Conductive and anti-bacterial self-bundled nanofibrous yarns from electrostatic induction of Keggin polyoxometalates	6
Microstructure and mechanical properties of suction-cast aluminium–cerium alloys	6
Refinement behaviour of microstructure in in-situ synthesised (TiB+TiC)/Ti6Al4V composites by laser melting deposition	6
Preparation of plasma-enhanced high-speed arc sprayed Fe-based coatings and their wear and corrosion resistance properties	6
Effect of matrix particle size on tribological behavior of copper-based friction materials	6
Experimental and simulation study of polymer nanocomposite thin films	6
Effect of the process parameters of liquid–solid cast-rolling on the microstructure and properties of 1070A/7075 composite sheets	6
Surface roughness – the key for roll bonding aluminium	6
Laser welding of FeCoCrNiMnAl_x (x = 0, 0.75) high-entropy alloys fabricated by additive manufacturing	6
Texture evolution behaviour of α + β titanium alloy during the hot compression in β region	6
On the microstructure and mechanical behaviour of the Cr₂Fe₂NiCo_0.67Cu_0.67Ti_0.33 alloy during homogenisation	6
Research progress in the study of textured piezoelectric ceramics	6
Improved ductility of Mg–3Gd–0.6Zr alloy by cuboid-shaped phase: Experiments and first-principle calculations	6
Research on grain refinement and tensile properties strengthening of screw rolled MgO/Mg-Zn-Ca composites	6
Electromagnetic properties of Sm-doped FeSiAl alloy absorbing materials prepared by melt spinning	6
Microstructure evolution and mechanical properties of friction welded IN713LC and AISI 4140	6
Very high cycle fatigue properties of ultrahigh strength steels in the presence of hydrogen	6
RETRACTED ARTICLE: Creep and mechanical properties of aluminium A356 composites reinforced with coated and un-coated MWCNTs fabricated using the stir casting method	6
Effect of processing route on ballistic performance of Ti-6Al-4V armour plate	6
Dry sliding wear characteristics of in-situ hybrid (Al₃Ni + Al₂O₃)–Al composites	6
Cell structure in steels induced by additive manufacturing	6
Critical assessment 42: Acicular ferrite formation and its influence on weld metal and heat-affected zone properties of steels	6
The electroplating process of zinc–nickel system under perpendicular magnetic field from chloride bath	6
Nanoindentation size effects of mechanical and creep performance in Ni-based superalloy	6
Investigation of fibre distribution and orientation in SFRC specimens and their influence on flexural properties	6
Challenges for accurate and reliable determination of effective stress intensity factor range for structural assessments supporting incredibility of failure claims ¹	5
Effects of Er addition and cooling rate on the corrosion resistance of Zn-5Al alloys	5
Classification of microstructural defects in selective laser melted inconel 713C alloy using convolutional neural networks	5
Effect of thermomechanical treatment on the hardening of Al6060 alloy	5
Die-sinking and rotary EDM surface and subsurface analysis of MoSi ₂ -SiC ceramic composites	5
Microstructural adjustment of hot-rolled Ti–6Al–4V based on a CCT diagram	5
Effect of post-heat treatment on microstructure and properties of EH47 steel CGHAZ	5
High aspect ratio TiO₂–Mn₃O₄ heterostructure: proficient nanorods for pathogen inhibition and supercapacitor application	5
Effects of rolling process on microstructure and properties of Mg–Gd–0.75Er–0.5Zn–0.18Zr alloy	5
The formation of triple-core-shell precipitate and its refining to primary MX phase in Y-containing 11Cr F/M steel	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
Influence of graphene on inclusions of slag–free self–shielded flux–cored arc welding layer	5
Comparative study of Mollusc Shell and Squid Pen bio-based fillers on the tribological properties of HDPE bio-composites	5
Microstructure and tensile codeformation characteristics of aluminum/steel heterogeneous composite plates prepared via rheological composite cast-rolling	5

The influence of titanium on the microstructure and properties of Ti/h-BN/Fe composite coatings by plasma arc cladding	5
Utilisation of steel slag as welding flux and its chemical and thermal characterisation	5
Hot working behaviour of Ti–8Al–1Mo–1V alloy through the hot compression test	5
Improvement in comprehensive properties of nanocomposite coatings electro-codeposited with nitride and ceria	5
Research on crack propagation behaviour of nickel-based superalloy under thermal shock load	5
Electropulsing-induced plastic deformation in an interstitial free steel	5
Microstructural evolution for a single-crystal superalloy after high-temperature treatments with different holding times	5
Analysis of shot peening residual stress distribution based on dislocation configuration	5
Fabrication of AlMgB ₁₄ nanoparticles by high energy ball milling of bulk compound prepared by spark plasma sintering	5
Influence of Al on microstructural evolution and mechanical behaviour of Nb–9Ti–8C alloys	5
The impact of pre-deformation and traverse speed on friction stir processed cu-w composites	5
A statistical assessment of the equivalence between creep and hot tensile behaviour of 2.25Cr-1Mo steel	5
The second phases of Mg–xAl–ySi–Ca alloys and their influences on properties	5
Evaluation method for hot rolling & run out table cooling parameters	5
An optimisation of the internal roller burnishing process for magnesium composites using Taguchi Multi objective optimization method	5
Effect of stress-relief heat treatment on the stress-rupture properties of a nickel-based superalloy manufactured by laser powder bed fusion	5
A high deposition efficiency method for wire arc additive manufacturing	5
Effect of strain on the adiabatic shear behaviour of AZ31 magnesium alloy	5
The evolution of Al₂CuMg phase during two-stage homogenisation for 7055 aluminium alloy	5
Gas detonation-prepared nano-carbon-based capsule matrix materials: Characterisation and microwave-absorption properties	5
Mechanical properties and deformation mechanism of AZ31B joints under cryogenic temperature and high strain rate loading	5
Creep mechanisms and cavitation of AA5052 at intermediate stress and temperature region	5
Interfacial bonding and abrasive wear behaviours of the iron matrix composites	5
Assessing the implementation of machine learning models for thermal treatments design	5
Effect of different rolling amount on the superelastic properties of Cu _70.8 Al _18.6 Mn _10.6 sh	5
Manufacturing profiled conical cylinder by a semi-closed isothermal precision die forging technology	4
Direct bonding of bimetallic structure from Ti6Al4V to Ti48Al2Cr2Nb alloy by laser additive manufacturing	4
Microstructure-toughness relationship in the simulated CGHAZ of V-N microalloyed X80 pipeline steel	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
Microstructure evolution and mechanical behavior of as-cast chromium-containing ductile iron	4
Computational and performance studies of Ag₂S–Bi₂S₃ quantum dot-sensitised solar cells	4
Artificial neural network study of the electrical conductivity of mould flux	4
Failure analysis of single-point butt clinched joint with dissimilar aluminium alloy sheets	4
Enhancing mechanical properties of metallic materials by architecting gradient structures	4
Investigations of performance characteristics on direct metal laser sintered MONEL K-500 superalloy	4
Hot deformation behavior study and constitutive modeling of Ferrium^® C64 carburizing steel	4
Hot deformation behavior and processing map of the nanocrystalline pure Mg	4
Scratch and wear resistance of interstitial-free steel subjected to severe shot peening	4
Microstructure evolution in semi-solid A356 aluminium alloy treated by ICTE process	4
Strong cube texture formation of Ni5W/Ni9.3W/Ni5W composite thin substrates for YBCO-coated conductors	4
Manufacturing and characterization of open-cell aluminum foam by powder metallurgy	4
Evaluation of microstructure and mechanical properties of M-SIMA processed Al–7Si alloy	4
Structure and characteristic studies of ZrAlNiCu films prepared by magnetron sputtering	4
Influence of Ru on the microstructure and performance of WC-Co cemented carbides	4
Aging and wear characteristics of A356 alloy with Er and Zr addition	4
Effect of cylinder liner cast iron microstructure on friction and wear process	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
Yttrium oxide reinforced AZ31B processed by FSP: Predictive modeling of mechanical, tribological, and corrosion properties	4
Effects of Sc on the microstructure and properties of in situ ZrB₂/7085Al composites	4
Microstructure and properties of hypereutectic high chromium cast iron containing nitrogen	4
The influence of traction speed on the microstructure and properties of vacuum horizontal continuous casting Cu–5Fe–0.15Sn 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
Wear and corrosion of CoCrFeNiMnTi_x high entropy alloy coatings by laser cladding	4
Understanding solidification and wear behaviour of Al-3Cu-Bi alloys	4
Effects of Ga and in on the properties of Zn-Al sacrificial anodes	4
Decoupling the effect of stress and microstructure on MBN response in cast Q1N steel	4
Post-processing treatments–microstructure–performance interrelationship of metal additive manufactured aerospace alloys: A review	4
Critical Assessment 43: Microstructural and mechanical properties of friction stir additively fabricated SiC-Reinforced AA6061 build	4
Enhanced mechanical properties of Mg–Ni–xRE alloys via hot extrusion	4
Fretting wear behaviour of ultrafine-grained copper produced by cryogenic temperature extrusion machining	4
The autocatalytic evolution of martensitic microstructure	4
Mechanical and intergranular corrosion properties of auto TIG welded TP347H-T91 dissimilar weldments	4
Precipitation strengthening behavior of Custom 455 stainless steel during tempering at 420 °C	4
Tribological performance of plasma nitrided H13 mould steel at elevated temperatures	4
Micro-pore structures and compressive strengths of hydroxyapatite/wollastonite scaffolds prepared by freezing dry	4
Fluorine-free mechanochemical synthesis of MXene	4
Simple shear extrusion as an efficient severe plastic deformation technique: A review	4
Improving microstructure and segregation of steel ingot by inorganic heat absorption method	4
Formation of intermetallic particles during solidification and homogenisation of two Al–Mg–Si alloys	4
Investigation on the sodium silicate modulus-affected macroscopic and microscopic characteristics of alkali-activated slag concrete	4
Metal oxide-based materials as an emerging platform for fuel cell system: A review	4
Microstructure evolution of adiabatic shear band in AZ31 alloy under dynamic compression	4
Effect of dislocation density on microstructure and mechanical properties of cold-rolled medium Mn steel	4
Structural modelling and quantitative analysis of mechanical gradient in CNT/Al composites	4
Effect of slurry concentration on the quality of calcium sulphate hemihydrate in a magnetized water system	4
Copper alumina reinforced poly(aniline-co-indole) nanocomposites for optoelectronic devices	4
Crack initiation and propagation in Ti-6Al-4V-0.55Fe alloy subjected to the low-cycle dwell-fatigue	4