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{"title":"Tribological Properties and Thermal Stability of Fe/TiO2-Reinforced Ni Base Composite Coatings Fabricated Using Pulse Electrodeposition","authors":"Xiaobin Xu,&nbsp;Qiang Gao,&nbsp;Yue Ma,&nbsp;Chengwei Dong,&nbsp;Bing Ye,&nbsp;Fei Zhou","doi":"10.1007/s11665-026-14095-4","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11665-026-14095-4","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>M142 aluminum alloy, commonly used in piston systems, exhibits inadequate performance under prolonged high-temperature and high-load conditions. This study developed a TiO₂ nanoparticle-reinforced Ni-Fe composite coating via electrodeposition to address this. The effect of FeSO₄·7H₂O concentration on Ni-Fe coatings was first investigated. The results show that hardness increased with FeSO₄·7H₂O concentration, while the wear rate initially decreased and then increased. Adding TiO₂ nanoparticles effectively mitigated the adverse effects of high Fe content, leading to a dense, homogeneous composite structure (NFT15). Compared to the NF25 coating, the TiO₂-reinforced coating demonstrated a 19.5% increase in hardness, a 30% improvement in adhesion strength, and a 30.9% decrease in wear rate. It also exhibited superior thermal stability, maintaining structural integrity and showing a 41.7% hardness increase after thermal cycling. Finally, a multi-performance evaluation identified the composite coating with 15 g L⁻¹ TiO₂ as possessing the optimal overall properties.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":644,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance","volume":"35 32","pages":"33444 - 33463"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2026-06-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148871582","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A Comparative Analysis of Tribological Performance of DMLS Inconel 718 under Dry and Oil-Lubricated Conditions","authors":"N. Manikandan,&nbsp;A. Thangarasu,&nbsp;T. S. Senthilkumar,&nbsp;M. Mani","doi":"10.1007/s11665-026-14237-8","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11665-026-14237-8","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Inconel 718 components with intricate geometries may be fabricated using direct metal laser sintering (DMLS) for use in energy and aerospace applications; however, wear behavior can be significantly impacted by process-induced microstructural anisotropy and surface heterogeneity. In this study, a pin-on-disk was used to analyze the tribological behavior of Inconel 718 produced by DMLS in both dry and oil-lubricated sliding conditions. A L₉ orthogonal array was used with sliding distances of 1000-2000 m, sliding velocities of 1-3 m/s, and applied load of 10-30 N to analyze the wear rate, specific wear rate, coefficient of friction (CoF), and frictional force. Scanning electron microscopy and energy-dispersive spectroscopy were used to describe the worn surfaces. In dry sliding circumstances, the specific wear rate increased from 1.13 × 10⁻⁴ to 2.09 × 10⁻⁴ mm/N·m as the load increased, while the wear rate increased from 0.001043 to 0.001283 mm³/m with increasing sliding velocity. As the sliding distance increased, progressive surface degradation was seen, including tribo-oxidation, delamination, and abrasive grooving. On the other hand, oil lubrication limited the frictional force to less than 5.84 N, constrained the CoF to 0.203-0.234, and decreased the wear rate to 0.00117 mm³/m. Microstructural investigations showed that under lubricated circumstances, there was less subsurface damage. These results demonstrate how well oil lubrication stabilizes DMLS Inconel 718's tribological response and validate its applicability for wear-critical applications running under boundary conditions.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":644,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance","volume":"35 29","pages":"30165 - 30181"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2026-06-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148782338","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Correction: Anti-Friction and Lubrication of Micro-emulsion Cutting Fluid Utilized in Titanium Alloy Machining","authors":"Zongzhong Li,&nbsp;Kang Fu,&nbsp;Congmin Li,&nbsp;Yufu Xu","doi":"10.1007/s11665-026-14165-7","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11665-026-14165-7","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":644,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance","volume":"35 29","pages":"30225 - 30233"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2026-06-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148782339","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Sustainable Ultrasonic-Assisted Drilling of Nimonic 80A Using Bio-inspired Textured Tools: Surface Integrity Assessment","authors":"Vinod Singh Rajput,&nbsp;Aswani Kumar Singh,&nbsp;Varun Sharma","doi":"10.1007/s11665-026-14161-x","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11665-026-14161-x","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Conventional drilling of difficult-to-machine alloys often results in poor surface integrity and excessive tool wear. Furthermore, with stringent environmental policies promoting eco-friendly practices and a growing emphasis on sustainable manufacturing, there is an increasing need for cleaner and more efficient machining techniques. To address these challenges, the present study investigated the effects of ultrasonic-assisted drilling (UAD) using bio-inspired textured drills in combination with minimum quantity lubrication (MQL) on the surface integrity of Nimonic 80 A. The present study examined tool wear, surface characteristics, microhardness, residual stresses, microstructural behaviour, and life cycle assessment (LCA). Residual stresses were determined using X-ray diffraction (XRD), whereas microstructural evolution was analysed by electron backscatter diffraction (EBSD). The results showed that the synergistic application of ultrasonic vibration, a bio-inspired textured tool, and green cutting fluid (Mahua oil) under MQL conditions significantly improved surface integrity. In comparison with the conventional drilling strategy, the surface roughness (Ra) decreased by 29.79, 40.88, and 63.32% for the CDT + MQL, UADT, and UADT + MQL processes, respectively. Notably, the UADT + MQL process generated higher compressive residual stresses than other drilling techniques, while inducing minimal microstructural alterations. Also, this method demonstrated improved tool life compared to its counterparts. A comprehensive sustainability assessment revealed that the combined UADT + MQL approach is more environmentally sustainable than conventional drilling with textured tool. Overall, the findings confirmed that the UADT + MQL scheme is an efficient, sustainable, and high-performance drilling technique for superalloy materials.</p><h3>Graphic Abstract</h3>\u0000<div><figure><div><div><picture><source><img></source></picture></div></div></figure></div></div>","PeriodicalId":644,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance","volume":"35 32","pages":"33285 - 33304"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148871573","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Microstructure and Second Phase Precipitation Behavior of V-N Microalloyed High-Strength Steel during Hot Rolling","authors":"Kangfeng Zhu,&nbsp;Xuegang Xiong,&nbsp;Xinjun Sun,&nbsp;Caifu Yang","doi":"10.1007/s11665-026-14152-y","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11665-026-14152-y","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>This study investigates the effects of varying vanadium–nitrogen (V-N) content on precipitation behavior, microstructural evolution, and mechanical properties during the rolling process of the austenitic zone in hot-rolled high-strength steel. Results indicated that an appropriate V-N content promoted strain-induced precipitation of V(C,N), refined the prior austenite grain, and significantly enhanced strength. At lower V-N contents, although nucleation rates were higher and precipitation times shorter, the total precipitate volume remained insufficient, making grain refinement through recrystallization control challenging. Increasing nitrogen content facilitated V(C,N) precipitation at higher temperatures, forming dispersed particles predominantly ranging from 5 to 40 nm in size. Analysis of precipitation kinetics further indicated that both increased deformation stored energy (DSE) and elevated nitrogen content effectively promoted V(C,N) nucleation and growth. This shifted both the precipitation–temperature–time (PTT) curve and the nucleation–rate–time (NrT) curve toward higher temperatures and shorter durations. This research provides a basis for optimizing the composition and processing of V-N microalloyed steels to achieve grain refinement strengthening and enhanced performance.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":644,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance","volume":"35 32","pages":"33126 - 33139"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2026-05-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148871600","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Surface Crack Initiation, Oxidation-Assisted Effects, and Life Decomposition of a Novel 1000 MPa-Class High-Strength Steel for Cranes","authors":"Suqi Xue,&nbsp;Shanglei Yang","doi":"10.1007/s11665-026-14083-8","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11665-026-14083-8","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>A 1000 MPa-grade high-strength steel for crawler crane cantilever beams was investigated by tensile, axial fatigue, SEM/EDS, and EBSD tests at room temperature under a stress ratio of <i>R</i> = 0.1 and a loading frequency of 15 Hz. The steel exhibited a favorable strength–ductility balance, with a yield strength of 1119.5 MPa, an ultimate tensile strength of 1141.5 MPa, and a fracture elongation of 13.44%. The S-N data followed a Basquin-type relation (<i>R</i>² = 0.73), although scatter increased in the high-cycle regime. Fatigue cracks initiated mainly from surface or near-surface regions, where inclusions, secondary phases, and voids promoted local stress concentration and multi-source crack coalescence. Oxygen-enriched particle/pit-like features in short-life specimens indicated an oxidation-assisted fatigue effect. Stable crack propagation was dominated by Mode I striations, followed by final dimpled ductile overload fracture. EBSD confirmed a lath martensitic matrix. Strong texture and coarse lath bundles produced channelized high-KAM bands that accelerated strain localization and crack coalescence, whereas grain refinement and a more balanced LAGB/MAGB/HAGB distribution (≈ 36.3%/17.0%/46.8%, average grain size 1.30 μm) dispersed local deformation and delayed surface crack initiation. A two-stage fatigue life model was developed by coupling a threshold-constrained Basquin relation for crack initiation with a short-crack-corrected Paris law for crack propagation, based on Δ<i>K</i>eff = UΔK, a semi-elliptical surface crack geometry (<i>F</i> = 0.65), and the irreversible energy term <i>W</i>_<i>d</i> ∝ (<i>K</i>_eff)²(da/dN)/E^*. The results show that the overall fatigue life slope within the investigated stress–life window was governed primarily by crack initiation, while increasing stress raised <i>U</i> and <i>W</i>_<i>d</i> and reduced the fraction of stable crack growth. This framework provides a physically interpretable basis for microstructural optimization and engineering life assessment of critical crane components.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":644,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance","volume":"35 32","pages":"32952 - 32967"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2026-05-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148871846","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Possibilities for Powder Mixture Recycling in the Course of Diffusion Chromizing via Iodide Transport Process","authors":"N. A. Khristyuk,&nbsp;M. M. Sychov,&nbsp;S. P. Bogdanov,&nbsp;S. N. Petrov,&nbsp;M. V. Staritsyn,&nbsp;N. V. Vasiliev,&nbsp;P. Papandreopoulos,&nbsp;A. S. Zhukov","doi":"10.1007/s11665-026-14110-8","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11665-026-14110-8","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>This article shows the effectiveness of iodine as an activator for the diffusion chrome plating process of medium-carbon steel AISI 1045 for the first time. This study investigated the kinetics of the process from 600 to 1000 °C and found the activation energy of the process. We also showed how the activation energy of the process changes corresponding to the phase composition of the steel after its polymorphic transformations that occurred at different chromizing temperatures. The microstructure, chemical and phase composition of the obtained coatings were investigated. We also discovered two unreported concurrent processes occurring in opposite directions—direct transport of chromium iodides to the surface of a steel substrate and reverse transport—the chemical reaction of iodine with a steel substrate and the entrainment of iron iodides into a powder mixture. This effect causes a decrease in the mass of the samples after chromizing at temperatures below 700 °C. We also present new information on changes in the chemical composition and dispersion of the chromizing powder mixture after the process. We showed that after chromizing, the powder mixture is saturated with iron. Moreover, a decrease in the chromizing temperature leads to an increase in the iron content, which is a consequence of the reverse transport of iodides. The efficiency of reuse of the powder mixture is shown without reducing the main characteristics of the obtained chromium-containing coatings.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":644,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance","volume":"35 32","pages":"33305 - 33323"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2026-05-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148871778","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Microstructure Characterization and Mechanical Properties of Cu-Ti Dissimilar Joints with V Transition Layer by Laser Welding","authors":"Yucheng Xing,&nbsp;Pingze Zhang","doi":"10.1007/s11665-026-14184-4","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11665-026-14184-4","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Dissimilar joining of copper and titanium is widely required in aerospace structures and electrolytic copper equipment because these applications demand both high electrical conductivity and excellent corrosion resistance. However, the formation of brittle intermetallic compounds severely degrades the mechanical performance of Cu-Ti joints during conventional welding processes. In this study, vanadium transition layers with varying thicknesses were introduced to regulate interfacial reactions and improve joint performance during laser welding. The effects of transition layer thickness on weld formation, microstructure evolution, phase composition, and mechanical properties were systematically investigated. Microstructure and phase constituents were characterized by using optical microscopy (OM), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy-dispersive spectroscopy (EDS), and x-ray diffraction (XRD). Mechanical properties were evaluated through tensile testing and microhardness measurements. The results indicate that increasing the thickness of the vanadium transition layer suppresses the formation of brittle Ti-Cu intermetallic compounds and promotes the formation of Ti-Cu-V mixed phases and Ti-V solid solutions. When the transition layer thickness increases from 0.2 to 0.6 mm, the tensile strength of the joint increases significantly from 87 to 172 MPa. Meanwhile, the hardness distribution becomes more uniform, ranging from 421 to 479 HV. Fracture occurs at the weld center and exhibits typical brittle characteristics. These findings demonstrate that an appropriately designed vanadium transition layer can control interfacial reactions and significantly enhance the mechanical performance of Cu-Ti dissimilar joints. This approach shows strong potential for high-performance dissimilar metal welding applications.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":644,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance","volume":"35 32","pages":"33578 - 33594"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2026-05-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148871733","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Microstructural Evolution of Vanadium-Modified A380 Aluminum Alloy under Different Solidification Conditions","authors":"Murat Çolak,&nbsp;Ömer Avci,&nbsp;Muhammet Emin Demir","doi":"10.1007/s11665-026-14092-7","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11665-026-14092-7","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Quality requirements for aluminum alloys are continuously increasing with technological advancements, driving the need for improved alloy design and casting control. Alloying additions and solidification conditions play a decisive role in determining the microstructural characteristics of cast aluminum alloys. In this study, a commercial A380 aluminum alloy was modified with vanadium (V) additions of 0.03, 0.06, and 0.1 wt.% and cast in step permanent molds with section thicknesses ranging from 5 to 30 mm, enabling a systematic investigation of different solidification conditions. Melting, liquid metal treatment, metallographic preparation, SEM/EDS analysis, density measurements, and solidification modeling were employed. The results demonstrate that vanadium addition and solidification time jointly govern the morphology and distribution of eutectic silicon and intermetallic phases. Under the investigated casting conditions, a V addition of 0.06 wt.% resulted in the most homogeneous microstructure, while higher V content led to the formation of coarser intermetallic phases, particularly at longer solidification times. These findings emphasize the importance of considering the combined effects of alloying and solidification parameters when optimizing the microstructure of A380 aluminum castings for industrial applications.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":644,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance","volume":"35 32","pages":"33535 - 33545"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2026-05-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148871728","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effect of Hot Spinning Process on the Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Large-Thickness 5B70 Aluminum-Magnesium-Scandium Alloy Plates","authors":"Xiaoyu Shen,&nbsp;Xiaoming Lai,&nbsp;Huicheng Geng,&nbsp;Jingyu Jiang,&nbsp;Zhuoxun Yi,&nbsp;Bo Wang,&nbsp;Liguo Gao,&nbsp;Liming Hu,&nbsp;Jianan Yang,&nbsp;Feng Jiang,&nbsp;Feifei Wu","doi":"10.1007/s11665-026-14009-4","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11665-026-14009-4","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>In order to further improve the engineering application of aluminum alloy manned sealed cabin structure, this paper mainly studies the influence of the hot spinning process on the microstructure and mechanical properties of 70-mm-thick 5B70 alloy hot-rolled plate. The microstructure analysis shows that the hot-rolled alloy matrix is mainly composed of deformed microstructure (77 and 79%) and substructure. After hot spinning, due to the influence of plastic deformation and heat input, sufficient dynamic recovery occurs in the matrix, and the proportion of substructure is significantly increased (about 81%). The grain size in the A region of the alloy decreases, and the grain size in the B region does not change significantly. In addition, the dynamic recovery during hot rolling and hot spinning reduces the dislocation density of the alloy, so that the mechanical properties of different parts of the spinning parts are evenly distributed, that is, the tensile strength of the material along the bus direction and the circumferential direction is less than 10%. And the lower dislocation density of the alloy after hot spinning reduces its yield strength (241 and 240 MPa ), but severe plastic deformation can effectively eliminate material defects, thus still maintaining high tensile strength (393 and 390 MPa).</p></div>","PeriodicalId":644,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance","volume":"35 31","pages":"31791 - 31802"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2026-05-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148823109","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}