Innovative Advances and Prospects in In Situ Materials Testing: A Comprehensive Review

¹ Department of Mechanical Engineering, GLA University, Mathura, UP, India
² Department of Physics, Institute of Aeronautical Engineering, Hyderabad, Telangana
³ National University of Science and Technology, Dhi Qar, Iraq
⁴ Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, India
⁵ Department of Applied Sciences, New Horizon College of Engineering, Bangalore, India
⁶ Lloyd Institute of Engineering & Technology, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh 201306

^* Corresponding author: manoj.agrawal@gla.ac.in

Abstract

Real-time analysis of materials in use is crucial in the in-situ field. In situ testing is essential for assessing materials in extreme conditions such as aviation, energy, and military applications. Advancement in situ testing methods have opened up research prospects. Strain measurement, deformation conduct mechanical characteristics, microstructure, spectral analysis, electrical chemistry, corrosion resistance, thermal resistance, elevated temperature testing, fatigue testing, nano mechanics, non-destructive evaluation, and in situ microscopy have advanced. These advances enable anatomical and practical material investigation, improving understanding of their function. Characterization methods include acoustic emission, neutron scattering, X-ray diffraction, synchrotron radiation, and scanning probe microscopy have improved in situ testing. With these technologies, scientists can build new materials with specified properties and research material behaviour fundamentals. In situ testing helps develop high-performance materials and understand how they react in extreme situations. In real-world applications, in situ testing improves material response comprehension and aids material design and optimization in several industries. X-ray diffraction, Synchrotron radiation techniques are suitable conducting in situ analysis on crystalline solids. While Scanning electron microscopy, electron microscopy and acoustic emission techniques can be used to determine properties up to nano level.