We briefly review the state-of-the-art in phase-field modeling of microstructure evolution. The
focus is placed on recent applications of phase-field simulations of solid-state microstructure …

A broad range of computational models have been proposed to predict microstructure
development during solidification processing but they have seldom been compared to each …

We present a review of recent in situ experimentation studies of solidification front patterns
and microstructures in alloys. Front-tracking diagnostics and real-time observation methods …

The dendritic growth behavior at the suddenly expanded cross-section of single crystal
blades dramatically affects the defects formation. In this work, the dendrite growth …

The envelope of the solidification front naturally develops a macroscopic curvature in a
multitude of solidification processes. However, its effect on dendritic microstructure formation …

Spatially extended cellular and dendritic array structures forming during solidification
processes such as casting, welding, or additive manufacturing are generally polycrystalline …

Gravity effects such as natural convection in the liquid phase and buoyancy forces acting on
the solid phase have a strong influence on the grain structure and microstructure formation …

Primary spacing is a key phenomenon during solidification of single crystal alloys. It
determines microsegregation, defect formation, the time required to solutionise the solidified …

We present a phase-field study of oscillatory breathing modes observed during the
solidification of three-dimensional cellular arrays in microgravity. Directional solidification …

We carry out three-dimensional phase-field simulations to model unique experimental
observations of cellular and dendritic solidification structures formed under diffusive growth …