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 2020-05-01 to 2024-05-01.)

Article	Citations
Wire arc additive manufacturing of aluminium alloys for aerospace and automotive applications: A review	63
Microstructural investigations on simulated intercritical heat-affected zone of boron modified P91-steel	40
The influence of post-annealing and ultrasonic vibration on the formability of multilayered Al5052/MgAZ31B composite	31
Improved elevated temperature mechanical properties of graphene-reinforced pure aluminium matrix composites	31
Microstructural, mechanical and wear behaviour of Inconel-718 produced through laser-powder bed-fused additive manufacturing	28
Microstructure and mechanical properties of Inconel-625 slab component fabricated by wire arc 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	22
A review: Preparation of functionalised materials/smart fabrics that exhibit thermochromic behaviour	19
Synthesis of graphene–aluminium matrix nanocomposites: Mechanical and tribological properties	18
Microstructure and corrosion behaviour of WC/NiCrBSi coatings by vacuum cladding	18
A different attempt to analysis friction stir spot welding of AA5083-copper alloys	18
Nanoindentation into FeCoNiCrCu high-entropy alloy: An atomistic study	18
Understanding the high temperature side of the hot ductility curve for steels	17
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
Research on the formation process of selective laser melting Mg–Y–Sm–Zn–Zr alloy	16
Microstructure and mechanical properties of wire arc additive repairing Ti–5Al–2Sn–2Zr–4Mo–4Cr titanium alloy	16
High-temperature mechanical properties of nickel-based superalloys manufactured by additive manufacturing	16
Advances in neural networks and potential for their application to steel metallurgy	15
Critical assessment 42: Acicular ferrite formation and its influence on weld metal and heat-affected zone properties of steels	15
Mechanical properties enhancement of Mg–4Si in-situ composites by friction stir processing	15
Processing, microstructure adjustments, and mechanical properties of dual phase steels: A review	14
Influence of vanadium, boron and titanium on hot ductility of high Al, TWIP steels	13
A review on diamond-like carbon-based films for space tribology	13

Critical Assessment 40: A search for the eutectic system of high-temperature cast aluminium alloys	13
Effect of atmosphere on the microstructure and properties of additively manufactured tungsten	13
Dark etching regions under rolling contact fatigue: A review	13
On the processing properties and friction behaviours during compaction of powder mixtures	13
Effect of carbon on microstructure and mechanical properties of Fe₃₆Mn₃₆Ni₉Cr₉Al₁₀ high-entropy alloys	13
Yielding behaviour and Hall–Petch relationship in ultrafine-grained Al–Mg binary alloys	13
Study of novel, thermally resistant Mg alloy with dual-phase	13
A brief review of metastable high-entropy alloys with transformation-induced plasticity	13
Surface engineered bimetallic nanoparticles based therapeutic and imaging platform: Recent advancements and future perspective	12
Effect of surface roughness on the fatigue failure and evaluation of TC17 titanium alloy	12
Grain refinement and superplasticity of pipes processed by high-pressure sliding	11
Microstructure and properties of laser-clad FeNiCoCrTi_0.5Nb_0.5 high-entropy alloy coating	11
Effects of annealing temperature on microstructure and mechanical properties of LZ91 alloy	10
4D printing of Ni–Mn–Ga magnetic shape memory alloys: A review	10
Thermal desorption spectroscopy evaluation of hydrogen-induced damage and deformation-induced defects	10
Residual stress and microhardness evolution induced by conventional and ultrasonic shot peening	10
Two-dimensional transition metal-based electrocatalyst and their application in water splitting	10
Nucleation of recrystallization	10
Effects of processing parameters on the fracture behaviour of cold roll bonded and accumulative roll bonded Al–Cu lamellar composites	10
Tribological behaviour of B₄C-SiC composite ceramics under water lubrication: influence of counterpart	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
Remarkable improvement of damping capacity in FeMn-based alloys by a long annealing	9
Casting methods for the production of rotationally symmetric copper bimetals	9
Microstructure and mechanical properties of SiCp/AZ91 composite processed with extrusion and EPT	9
A comparative study on friction stir welding of tailor weld blanks	9
Si₃N₄–TiN conductive ceramic composites: topography on EDMed surfaces and precise drilled holes	9
Critical assessment 41: The strength of undeformed pearlite	9
Corrosion behaviour of friction stir processed Al–Mg₂Si composites	9
Mechanical alloying and spark plasma sintering of AlCrCuFeZn high entropy alloy	9
On coarsening of cementite during tempering of martensitic steels	8
Microstructural evolution during extrusion of equal channel angular-pressed AA1070 alloy in micro/mesoscale	8
Doped iron oxide scaffolds with gradient porosity fabricated by freeze casting: Pore morphology prediction and processing parameters	8
The possible transition mechanism for the meta-stable phase in the 7xxx aluminium	8
Mechanical behaviour and microstructure of heat-treated Cu–Ni–Si alloy	8
Microstructural evolution of Mg–6Zn–0.6Zr alloy during high strain rate compression deformation	8
Microstructural characterization and functional performance of Ni₅₄Mn₂₅Ga_21-xDy_x high-temperature shape memory alloys	8
Nickel Aluminide intermetallic composites fabricated by various processing routes – a review	8
Die-sinking and rotary EDM surface and subsurface analysis of MoSi₂-SiC ceramic composites	8
Tuning austenite stability in a medium Mn steel and relationship to structure and mechanical properties	8
Duplex treatment with Hastelloy cage on AISI 5160 steel cutting tools	8
Effects of hot rolling and homogenisation treatment on low alloy steel ingot	8
Investigation on high-temperature mechanical properties of Al–7Si–0.6Mg alloy by wire + arc additive manufacturing	8
Acicular ferrite nucleation and growth in API5L-X65 steel submerged arc welded joints	8
Tensile and creep properties of Al–7Si–0.3Mg alloy with Zr and Er addition	7
Study on the grain refinement of A356 alloy by Al–3 wt-% VN master alloy	7
Nanoindentation size effects of mechanical and creep performance in Ni-based superalloy	7
Investigation on formability of three-layer joined Al/Cu/Al sheets annealed at different temperature	7

Evolution of micro-chemistry during solidification and homogenisation of AA 3xxx aluminium–manganese alloys	7
The influence of grain size and precipitation and a boron addition on the hot ductility of a high Al, V containing TWIP steels	7
High-temperature oxidation performance of wire-arc additively manufactured Inconel 718 superalloys	7
An element-wise scheme to analyse local mechanical anisotropy in fibre-reinforced composites	7
Dynamic compressive behaviour and microstructural evolution of extrusion-shear deformed ZC61 alloy	7
Aging temperature role on precipitation hardening in a non-equiatomic AlCoCrFeNiTi high-entropy alloy	7
X-ray diffraction and microstructural analysis of Cu–TiO₂ layers deposited by cold spray	7
Modelling the stability and transformation kinetics of retained austenite in steels	7
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
Influence of Ti₃C₂T_x addition on the corrosion behaviour and tribological properties of electrodeposited Ni-W-Ti₃C₂T_x nanocomposite co	7
Effect of intercritical temperature on the strain hardening of dual-phase bainite/ferrite steel	7
Effect of deposition modes on electron beam directed energy deposited inconel 718	7
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
Response of Ti6321 titanium alloy at different strain rates under tensile loading	6
Review of post-processing methods for high-quality wire arc additive manufacturing	6
Thermo-physical properties of Hastelloy X and Haynes 214 close to the melting range	6
Alloying, phases and magnetic behaviour of mechanically alloyed FeNiMnCu-based high entropy alloys	6
Quenching and partitioning (Q&P) process: A critical review of the competing reactions	6
Microstructure and properties of an advanced high-strength steel after austempering treatment	6
Heat Treatment, Microstructure and Corrosion Relationship on 316L SS Produced by AM	6
Coalescence of martensite under uniaxial tension of iron crystallites by atomistic simulations	6
Nanoparticles reinforced Al-matrix composites fabricated by combination of pre-distribution and deformation: A review	6
Decoupling the effect of stress and microstructure on MBN response in cast Q1N steel	6
Solidification structures and phases in wire arc additive manufactured C250 maraging steel	6
Microstructure, mechanical properties and wear behaviour of the AZ91–Mg₂Si–SiC hybrid composites	6
Critical Assessment 39: Effects of applied fields during annealing of metals – a review	6
Effects of ablative and non-ablative laser shock peening on AA7075-T651 corrosion and fatigue performance	6
Functional behaviour of TiNi shape memory alloy after high strain rate deformation	6
Copper alumina reinforced poly(aniline-co-indole) nanocomposites for optoelectronic devices	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
Mechanical response of a metastable austenitic stainless steel under different deformation modes	5
High-temperature wear behaviour of plasma cladded WC/Ni60A composite coating on copper	5
Aging temperature effects on microstructure and mechanical properties for additively manufactured AlSi10Mg	5
Effects of electropulsing on inclusion size and corrosion-resistance of 304 stainless steel	5
Microstructure, phase formation and properties of rapid solidified Al–Fe–Cr–Ti alloys	5
Processing, microstructure, properties and fracture behaviour of Ti–6Al–4V manufactured from pre-alloyed powder	5
Effect of Mn on precipitation behaviour of NiAl phase in Fe–NiAl steels	5
Microstructural evolution of a nickel-base single-crystal superalloy during high-temperature homogenisation	5
Ti6Al4V matrix composites fabricated by laser powder bed fusion in dilute nitrogen	5
Influence of ion implantation on corrosion resistance of the nickel over steel	5
Effects of constrained groove pressing on mechanical properties of a TWIP steel	5
Post-processing treatments–microstructure–performance interrelationship of metal additive manufactured aerospace alloys: A review	5
Rotary friction welding of Inconel 718 – AISI 304 stainless steel dissimilar joint	5
Nanoporous copper sonocatalysts prepared by dealloying Cu–Al–Ti amorphous ribbons	5
Manufacturing and characterisation of magnesium composites reinforced by nanoparticles: A review	5
Applications of alloy design to cracking resistance of additively manufactured Ni-based alloys	5
Creep behaviour of equiaxed fine-grain γ-TiAl-based alloy prepared by powder metallurgy	5
Comprehensive characterisation of tribo-layer in a Cu-15Ni-8Sn alloy during dry sliding wear	5
Low-cycle fatigue of MCrAlY-coated superalloys: A fracture mechanics-based analysis	5
Simple preparation and properties of surface-modified mechanochemically synthesised copper sulphide semiconductor	5
Effect of ball-burnishing on surface integrity and fatigue behaviour of 7175-T6 AA	5
Effect of multi-directional forging and ageing on fracture toughness of Al–Zn–Mg–Cu alloys	5
Microstructure evolution and mechanical properties of 316H weld metal during aging	5
The microstructure and mechanical properties of titanium/copper welded joint by FSW	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
Phase transformation and microstructure evolution of pearlite heat-resistant steel during heating	5
Friction stir welding of aluminium to magnesium: A critical review	5
FeCoNiCrAl_0.6 high-entropy alloy coating on Q235 steel fabricated by laser cladding	5
Effect of CeO₂ on the elevated-temperature wear behaviour of in situ TiB₂/A356 composite	5
Free-standing nanowire layer-transfer parametric optimisation of multi-response process by Grey Taguchi design	5
Laser melting deposition of aluminium 7050 alloy: Heat treatment, microstructure and mechanical properties	5
Microstructure control and properties of cold-sprayed titanium and its alloy coatings	5
Microstructures and mechanical performance of Mg–4Si–6Ni–xY in situ composite after extrusion process	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
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
Research on high specific strength as-cast AlxNbTiVZr high entropy alloys	5
Microstructure and volume shrinkage during directional solidification of peritectic steel	5
Homogenisation effect on mechanical and pitting behaviour of 2205 Duplex Stainless Steel	5
Carbides precipitation and kinetics of H13 steel subjected to deep cryogenic treatment	4
Mechanical property and microstructure evolution of novel Al–Mg–Zn(–Cu) alloys under dynamic impact	4
Effects of different processes on microstructure and mechanical properties of H65 brass	4
An in-situ synthesised TiC/Ni60A composite coating on copper by plasma cladding	4
Microstructural characterization of dissimilar weld joint between ferritic steel and stainless steel	4
Fracture mechanism and model of 18Ni maraging steel	4

Effects of vacuum oil quenching on distortion of 42CrMo Navy C-ring	4
Design of high strength and electrically conductive aluminium alloys by machine learning	4
Evaluation of microstructure and mechanical properties of M-SIMA processed Al–7Si alloy	4
Electrochemical performance of one-pot hydrothermal-derived bismuth oxide/commercial activated carbon/graphite composite	4
Surface characterisation of brass alloy in the correlation of hardness and electrical resistivity by carbon ion implantation	4
Incorporating latent hardening in visco-plastic self-consistent framework for performing texture simulations	4
Investigation on the mechanical properties and frictional performance of Ni–Cu–Si alloy	4
Analysis of shot peening residual stress distribution based on dislocation configuration	4
The grain refinement of aluminium by a new as-cast Al–Ti–TiCN composite	4
Temperature-dependent Charpy impact property of 3D printed 15-5 PH stainless steel	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
Visualisation of diffusion sites and measurement of hydrogen traps in hot-rolled pipes	4
Effect of tempering temperature on the wear behaviour of martensitic ductile iron	4
Optimization of wood machining parameters using artificial neural network in CNC router	4
Artificial neural network study of the electrical conductivity of mould flux	4
Microstructure-toughness relationship in the simulated CGHAZ of V-N microalloyed X80 pipeline steel	4
Role of preplaced silicon on a TIG processed SiC incorporated microalloyed steel	4
Ultrasound effect on structure and properties of Cu–0.5Cr under upsetting	4
Effect of alternating magnetic fields on hot tearing susceptibility of Mg–4Zn–1.5Ca alloy	4
Enhanced mechanical properties of Mg–Ni–xRE alloys via hot extrusion	4
Corrosion and cracking characteristics upon aging of hyper duplex stainless steel weld	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
Improved properties of dual-phase steel via pre-intercritical annealing treatment and thermal cycling	4
Influence of Cr and Al to FeCoNiCr_xAl_2-x alloys synthesised by mechanochemistry	4
The influence of steel microstructure in high-speed high-load bearing applications	4
Comparative analysis of aluminium core honeycomb with 3D woven Kevlar honeycomb composite	4
Nanocarbon reinforced aluminium matrix (NRAM) composites: Fabrication, structure and properties	4
A multiscale-indentation study of deformation and fracture in 6H polycrystalline silicon carbide	4
Microstructural aging and property degradation of service-exposed 1Cr–1/2Mo Coke Drum steel	4
Characterisation of nickel–aluminium bronze powders produced by the planar flow casting method	4
Precipitation behaviour of single and duplex aged metastable β-Ti alloy, Ti–5Al–5Mo–5V–3Cr	4
Effect of cylinder liner cast iron microstructure on friction and wear process	4
Fabrication methods and property analysis of metal foams – a technical overview	4
Martensitic transformation, crystal structure and shape memory effect in Ni_55−xMn₂₅Ga₂₀Co_x alloys	4
Microstructure and texture of high manganese steel subjected to dynamic impact loading	4
A method for producing ceramic/stainless steel composites by laser welding with calculation optimisation	4
Understanding solidification and wear behaviour of Al-3Cu-Bi alloys	4
Influence of prestress grinding hardening residual stress on rolling contact fatigue	4
A new strategy to toughen NbCr₂ Laves phase	4
Fluorine-free mechanochemical synthesis of MXene	4
Adiabatic shear behaviour of AZ31 alloy with different grain size under high-strain-rate	4
Microstructure evolution in semi-solid A356 aluminium alloy treated by ICTE process	3
Dry sliding wear behaviour of hot-rolled air-cooled medium manganese martensitic steel	3
Simulation and characterisation of the microstructure of ultra-fast heated dual-phase steel	3
Precipitation behaviour and strengthening mechanisms of V-bearing 1800 MPa grade hot-stamping steel	3
Effects of Si and Fe additions on mechanical properties of as-cast Al–5Cu alloys	3
High aspect ratio TiO₂–Mn₃O₄ heterostructure: proficient nanorods for pathogen inhibition and supercapacitor application	3
Effect of initial microstructures on microstructures and properties of extruded AZ31 alloy	3
Microstructure and mechanical properties of W-10 wt-%Ta alloys prepared by spark plasma sintering	3
Effect of welding speed on microstructural and mechanical properties of EB Ti-15V-3Al-3Cr-3Sn welds	3
Reverse strain effects in the defect states in aluminium doped ZnO	3
Corrosion protection of mild-steel in 1M HCl using nanocomposite from Triumfetta rhomboidei	3
Microstructure and properties of Fe_xCrMnAlCu high-entropy alloy	3
Effects of extrusion speed and compounds on surface defects in extruded-AA7003 alloy	3
Investigation on thermo-mechanical processing and intergranular corrosion of TP347H stainless steel	3
Influencing mechanism of trace elements on quasi-static ignition of TiZrHf-based high-entropy alloys	3
Assessing the implementation of machine learning models for thermal treatments design	3
Characterisation of Sn–3.5Ag solder/Cu joint under various reflow conditions	3
Effects of rolling process on microstructure and properties of Mg–Gd–0.75Er–0.5Zn–0.18Zr alloy	3
Microstructural strengthening and mechanical performance of Ti-bearing Al₅Cr₁₂Fe₃₅Mn₂₈Ni₂₀ high-entropy alloy	3
Microstructural and mechanical properties of ultra-high-strength dual-phase steel produced by ultra-fast cooling	3
Microstructural influences on fatigue crack initiation and early propagation in Ni-based superalloy	3
Oxidation properties of Ti-47.5Al-2.5V-1.0Cr-0.2Zr alloy at 950–1050 °C	3
Simple shear extrusion as an efficient severe plastic deformation technique: A review	3
Manufacturing large 2A14 aluminium alloy cylinders by a warm rolling technology	3
Three-dimensional forming characteristics and mechanical property of additive manufacturing aluminium–copper alloys	3
Properties of TiC_p/Cu composites fabricated by powder metallurgy and electrodeless copper plating	3
Crystallography, orientation relationships and growth behaviour of TiC in wear-resistant steel	3
Laser shock peening rounds influencing microstructural and mechanical properties of 300M steel	3
Laser shock peening Fe-based coatings for enhancing wear and corrosion resistance	3
A test method for the normal interface bonding strength of laser cladding	3
Overcoming challenges in using magnesium-based materials for industrial applications using friction-stir engineering	3
Connection of difficult-to-form sheets by clinching process: A review	3
Effect of erbium on the rheocast quality index of A356 semisolid feedstock	3
Progress of zirconium alloying in iron-based alloys and steels	3
Effect of pore density on the compressive response of open-cell Al foams	3
Formation of intermetallic particles during solidification and homogenisation of two Al–Mg–Si alloys	3
Realising carbide ultrafast homogenisation under pulsed electric current	3
Influence of long-term aging on microstructural stability and performance of DD6 superalloy	3
Effect of lamellae orientation on tensile properties of directionally solidified Ti–46Al–0.5W–0.5Si alloy	3
Microstructure and mechanical property of titanium steel by vacuum roll-cladding with interlayer	3
Microcrystalline cellulose/graphene oxide aerogel for adsorption of cationic dye from aqueous solution	3
Effect of crystal orientation on the size effects of nano-scale fcc metals	3
Powder metallurgy processed TiB₂-reinforced steel matrix composites: a review	3
Fabrication and damping property of a novel Zn–Al–Ag–Sc alloy	3
Fretting wear behaviour of ultrafine-grained copper produced by cryogenic temperature extrusion machining	3
Artificial neural network applicability in studying hot deformation behaviour of high-entropy alloys	3
Ni–Cr–Al Alloy for neutron scattering at high pressures	3
A high deposition efficiency method for wire arc additive manufacturing	3
Corrosion–microstructure interrelations in new low-lead and lead-free brass alloys	3
Anisotropy of Gum Metal analysed by ultrasonic measurement and digital image correlation	3
Work hardening under shear and tensile deformation modes	3
Rapid homogeneous precipitation of nano-sized Si in Al–1%Si alloy by electric pulses	3