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Modification of the Structural, Microstructural, and Elastoplastic Properties of Aluminum Wires after Operation

Structural and microstructural changes in aluminum wires from overhead power transmission lines of 0 to 62 years service life were characterized using X-ray diffraction and electron backscatter diffraction, finding progressive work hardening and grain boundary changes that affect wire strength and longevity.

2021 Metals 11 citations
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Structural, Microstructural, Elastic, and Microplastic Properties of Aluminum Wires (from AAAC (A50) Cables) after Fatigue Tests

Researchers characterized the structural, microstructural, elastic, and microplastic deformation properties of aluminum wires from AAAC (A50) overhead power line cables after laboratory fatigue testing, using X-ray diffraction, electron backscatter diffraction, densitometry, and acoustic methods to identify degradation patterns relevant to predicting cable lifespan.

2023 Metals 3 citations
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Comparison of Structural, Microstructural, Elastic, and Microplastic Properties of the AAAC (A50) and ACSR (AC50/8) Cables after Various Operation Periods in Power Transmission Lines

This study compared the structural and mechanical properties of aluminum cables used in overhead power transmission lines after different periods of operation. Both all-aluminum alloy and aluminum-steel reinforced cable types were tested for hardness, elastic modulus, and microstructural changes with age. Understanding cable degradation is important for maintaining safe and reliable electrical infrastructure.

2022 Crystals 7 citations
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Characteristics of Wires of the Long-Operated Aluminum-Steel Cable at Different Places on an Overhead Power Line Span

This materials science paper examines the structural and mechanical properties of aluminum-steel cable wires from long-operated power lines. This is an engineering paper with no direct relevance to microplastics or environmental health.

2023 Crystals 2 citations
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Evaluation of ageing impact on conductors in power distribution networks

Researchers evaluated the degradation and remaining capacity of Aluminium Conductor Steel Reinforced (ACSR) conductors in Australian power distribution networks, examining how ageing affects tensile strength, conductivity, and failure risk to inform infrastructure maintenance decisions.

2025
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Defectiveness of External and Internal Surfaces of the Main Oil and Gas Pipelines After Long-term Operation

This engineering paper analyzes corrosion damage in oil and gas pipelines after long-term operation, identifying causes of surface defects and material degradation. This study is focused on industrial infrastructure safety and has no connection to microplastic pollution or human health.

2016 Journal of Civil Engineering and Management 28 citations
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In situ fragmentation of Al/Al2O3 multilayers on flexible substrates in biaxial tension

Researchers studied how thin layers of aluminum and aluminum oxide stacked on flexible plastic substrates behave when stretched, finding that thinner oxide layers prevent brittle cracking and improve the material's resistance to damage. Understanding how these multilayer coatings fail under stress is important for designing more durable flexible electronics and packaging materials.

2023 Materials & Design 22 citations
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Resistance of Heterogeneous Metal Compositions to Fracture under Dynamic and Cyclic Loads

This study examined how heterogeneous multilayer metal composites resist fracture under dynamic and cyclic loading, finding that layer boundaries retard crack propagation compared to homogeneous materials. The findings are relevant to materials engineering for durable structures, though not directly related to microplastic research.

2023 Metals
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Fatigue Damage Evaluation of Aviation Aluminum Alloy Based on Strain Monitoring

Researchers developed a metal fatigue damage model for aerospace aluminum alloy using real-time strain monitoring combined with crystal plasticity finite element analysis, establishing a constitutive relationship between strain and damage prior to microcrack initiation. Electron backscatter diffraction analysis validated the model's accuracy in predicting fatigue damage states under various stress conditions.

2024 Applied Sciences 5 citations
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Durability and Additional Properties of Anodized Aluminum-Based Coatings with Different Wettability under Natural Conditions

Long-term outdoor testing of anodized aluminum coatings with varying hydrophobicity found that superhydrophobic coatings maintained their self-cleaning and anti-corrosion properties through outdoor exposure but lost anti-icing properties, while hydrophilic coatings showed consistent but lower performance.

2023 Materials 3 citations
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Влияние структурного состояния на упругие и микропластические свойства алюминиевого сплава AД1

This Russian-language study examined how different processing methods affecting the crystal grain structure of aluminum alloy AD1 influence its elastic and 'microplastic' deformation properties. 'Microplastic' here refers to microscopic metal deformation — this is a materials engineering study unrelated to plastic particle pollution.

2023 Физика твердого тела
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Study on Microstructure Evolution Mechanism of Gradient Structure Surface of AA7075 Aluminum Alloy by Ultrasonic Surface Rolling Treatment

Not a microplastics paper — this materials science study investigates how ultrasonic surface rolling treatment changes the grain structure of aluminum alloy surfaces at the nanoscale, improving strength and fatigue resistance for engineering applications.

2023 Materials 10 citations
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Study on Acoustic Emission Characteristics of Fatigue Damage of A7N01 Aluminum Alloy for High-Speed Trains

Not relevant to microplastics — this study uses acoustic emission monitoring to detect fatigue micro-cracks in aluminium alloy used in high-speed train manufacturing, with no connection to plastic pollution.

2023 Materials 6 citations
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Influence of structural and physical degradation of the stressed metal of pipes on the damage of main gas pipelines

Researchers examined the mechanisms by which structural and physical degradation of stressed pipeline metal contributes to stress corrosion cracking in main gas pipelines, analysing regulatory approaches and diagnostic methods. They found that hydrogen concentrating in near-surface metal layers — facilitated by tensile stresses — promotes microplastic deformations that intensify crack propagation, identifying surface layer defects as the primary driver of corrosion-mechanical failure.

2025
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Influence of Defects on the Structural-phase State of Welded Joints and Parameters of Acous

This technical paper examines how iron impurities in aluminum affect the microstructure and ultrasonic properties of aluminum alloy welds. This is a metallurgy and welding engineering paper with no connection to microplastics or environmental health.

2023 Bulletin of the Siberian State Industrial University
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Microstructural and Mechanical Characterization of Ultra-Pure Aluminum for Low-Amplitude-Vibration Cryogenic Applications

Researchers characterized the mechanical and microstructural properties of three grades of ultra-high-purity aluminum across temperatures from room temperature down to -180°C, finding that microstructural features strongly govern elastic behavior and that these materials are suitable for vibration-damping thermal connections in cryogenic systems.

2026 Materials
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Degradation of the Main Gas Pipeline Material and Mechanisms of Its Fracture

This Ukrainian engineering study evaluated how long-term in-service operation causes structural degradation in gas pipeline steel, examining the role of hydrogen absorption in reducing mechanical properties and accelerating damage accumulation. This is an industrial materials science study with no relevance to microplastic pollution.

2014 Journal of Civil Engineering and Management 30 citations
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An Acoustic Emission Method for Assessing the Degree of Degradation of Mechanical Properties and Residual Life of Metal Structures under Complex Dynamic Deformation Stresses

This engineering paper presents an acoustic emission method for monitoring the structural health and remaining life of metal structures under complex stress conditions. It has no relevance to microplastic or environmental health research.

2021 Materials 20 citations