Effect of Semolina Replacement with Amaranth Flour on Quality Characteristics of Functional Pasta by Sogand Alizadeh, Asiye Ahmadi-Dastgerdi, Sara Reisi, Fahimeh Ebrahimi Tirtashi, Maryam Zokaei, Shiva Tahriri

“…A more uniform structure with fewer holes and a looser gluten network was observed in the microstructure of amaranth pasta. A10 treatment obtained the highest score of sensory evaluation. …”
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Optimal Lighting of Optical Devices for Oral Cavity by Chia Hung Yeh, Liang Gie Huang, Man Yee Chan

“…This study will focus on the development of oral lighting optical microstructure devices to solve and improve the abovementioned clinical use limitations. …”
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Small Surface Fatigue Crack Behaviors of Cr-Mo Steel AISI4137 by Seung-Hoon Nahm, Sang-Koo Jeon, Dong-Kyun Kim, Min-Soo Suh, Chang-Min Suh

“…Specifically, using untreated and UNSM-treated materials: (1) the characteristics of small surface fatigue cracks existing on the surface, and (2) the surface fatigue cracks in the depth direction were observed and analyzed. The microstructure of Cr-Mo steel was refined by severe plastic deformation (SPD) from the surface to a depth of about 100 μm according to the static load of UNSM, and the fatigue limit increased by 30% as a large compressive residual stress was formed. …”
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The Time Effect and Micromechanism of the Unconfined Compressive Strength of Cement Modified Slurries by Ping Jiang, Yewen Chen, Lin Zhou, Tianhao Mao, Wei Wang, Junping Yuan, Na Li

“…We conducted scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy dispersive X-ray (EDX), and X-ray diffraction (XRD) tests to analyze the microstructure and chemical composition of the CMS. The microscopic test results demonstrated that the increase of cement content and curing age increased the amount of gelling substances in the CMS and made the overall structure more compact, thereby increasing its macro strength.…”
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Research on the Pore Evolution of Oil Shale under Different Thermal Treatment Temperatures Using NMR and FE-SEM Methods by Yan Xi, Jun Li, Wei Lian, Haifeng Fu, Yue Qi, Yudong Tian

“…Underground in situ pyrolysis for oil shale extraction is currently significant; the evolutions in microstructure, porosity, and permeability parameters are essential factors in evaluating the productivity of oil shale after pyrolysis. …”
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Electrochemical Properties of Ce0.5Sr0.5 (Co0.8Fe0.2)1−xZrxO3−δ Cathode Materials for Low Intermediate Temperature Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (LIT-SOFCs) Synthesized by Sol-Gel Method... by Beyene Tesfaw Ayalew, P. Vijay Bhaskar Rao

“…Scanning electron microscope (SEM) micrographs showed the presence of pores on the microstructure. Average grain sizes of prepared samples found from SEM images were in the range of 105.30–183.02 nm. …”
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Immobilized Saccharomyces cerevisiae viable cells for electrochemical biosensing of Cu(II) by Ehtisham Wahid, Ohiemi Benjamin Ocheja, Sunday Olakunle Oguntomi, Run Pan, Matteo Grattieri, Nicoletta Guaragnella, Cataldo Guaragnella, Enrico Marsili

“…However, biofilm formation and maturation require 24–48 h, and the microstructure and coverage of the electrode surface cannot be controlled, leading to poorly reproducible signal and sensitivity. …”
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Structural and antibacterial properties of AgFe2O4 and Fe3O4 nanoparticles, and their nanocomposites by Azam Hashemi, Hadis Tavafi, Mahmoud Naseri, Hossein Mojtabazadeh, Mina Abedi, Narges Tork

“…The degree of crystallinity, phase composition, microstructure, and the compositions of the samples were determined using X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy, field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM), and energy dispersive X-ray analysis (EDXA), respectively. …”
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Applicability of Artificial Neural Networks to Predict Mechanical and Permeability Properties of Volcanic Scoria-Based Concrete by Aref M. al-Swaidani, Waed T. Khwies

“…The modification of the microstructure of VS-based cement paste has been observed, as well.…”
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Effect of Freeze-Thaw Cycles on Shear Strength Properties of Loess Reinforced with Lignin Fiber by Zhongnan Gao, Xiumei Zhong, HaiPing Ma, Fuqiang Liu, Jinlian Ma, Qian Wang

“…Combined with the volume change and microstructure characteristics of fiber-reinforced loess before and after the freeze-thaw cycles, the reasons for the effects of the freeze-thaw cycles on the shear strength characteristics of fiber-reinforced loess are discussed. …”
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Effect of Liquid Nitrogen Freezing on Maintaining the Quality of Crayfish During Freeze–Thaw Cycles: Muscle Structure and Myofibrillar Proteins Properties by Zongna Teng, Xiaoyue He, Liuqing Wang, Limin Xu, Chuyi Jiao, Jiwang Chen

“…The effect of freezing methods on the quality of crayfish during FT cycles was investigated by comparing physicochemical properties, microstructure, and myofibrillar protein (MPs) properties. …”
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Quantification of external disturbance forces in sliding microwire by Fazlar Rahman, M.A. Salam Akanda

“…Since MEMS functions based on microstructure mechanical behaviors, therefore, their quantification in microstructures is vital. …”
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Effect of extrusion process on the stress corrosion cracking resistance of 7N01 aluminum alloy by Xie H., Yang Z., Ma Q. H., Meng W., Hu L., Yin X. H.

“…The results showed that with the increase of extrusion temperature, the SCC resistances of the alloys deteriorated, and this tendency was also proved by the electrochemical experiments including polarization curves and EIS results. The Microstructure observation results revealed that recrystallization played an important role on the SCC resistances of the alloys: the new recrystallization grain boundaries with higher grain boundary energy and wider PFZ could magnify the difference of electrochemical property between grain boundary area and the grain interior, thus raising the stress corrosion crack sensitivity of the alloys.…”
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The Multiple Effects of Precursors on the Properties of Polymeric Carbon Nitride by Wendong Zhang, Qin Zhang, Fan Dong, Zaiwang Zhao

“…The present work could provide new insights into the selection of suitable precursor for g-C3N4 synthesis and in-depth understanding of the microstructure-dependent photocatalytic activity of g-C3N4.…”
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Effects of Nanosilica on Compressive Strength and Durability Properties of Concrete with Different Water to Binder Ratios by Forood Torabian Isfahani, Elena Redaelli, Federica Lollini, Weiwen Li, Luca Bertolini

“…Further information of microstructure was also provided through characterization techniques such as X-ray diffraction, thermal gravimetric analysis, mercury intrusion porosimetry, and scanning electron microscopy. …”
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Preparation and carbon emission analysis of high-performance pavement concrete using waste gypsums by Hui Wang, Fengxia Xu, Zhen Liu, Shunjie Zhong, Enkuo Xing, Yongbin Ye, Yongbin Ye, Yan Zhao, Chenjiang Li

“…Additionally, the hydration kinetics and microstructure of SSC are analyzed through isothermal calorimetry, X-ray diffraction, and scanning electron microscopy. …”
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Move contrast X-ray imaging reveals wall infiltration along maize leaf vessels before water refilling by Ke Li, Feixiang Wang, Yanling Xue, Shiquan Huang, Zhixuan Liu, Tiqiao Xiao

“…In this study, move contrast X-ray imaging (MCXI) was used to investigate the effect of the microstructure within microvessels on water refilling. …”
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Optical Coherence Tomography by Pier Alberto Testoni

“…Optical coherence tomography (OCT) is an optical imaging modality that performs high-resolution, cross-sectional, subsurface tomographic imaging of the microstructure of tissues. The physical principle of OCT is similar to that of B-mode ultrasound imaging, except that it uses infrared light waves rather than acoustic waves. …”
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Influencing Factors of Shear Instability Characteristics of Rock Joints: Experimental and Theoretical Study by Hangyu Dong, Baohua Guo, Qing Ma, Kai Si, Hongjian Wang

“…The mineral composition and microstructure also have a certain influence on the shear mechanical properties of rock joints. …”
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Effect of hybrid nano particle reinforcements on fractographic, mechanical and wear behavior of Al6061 alloy composites manufactured by ultrasonic assisted stir casting technique by Annapoorna Krishnappa, Shobha Ramesh, Bharath Vedashantha Murthy, Rajanna Siddagangappa, Srimadhu Ashokkumar, Madeva Nagaral, Virupaxi Auradi

“…Scanning Electron Microscopy was used to analyze the microstructure of the produced nano composite to ascertain the distribution of Al2O3 and ZrO2 nano particles and to analyze the fractured and wear characteristics. …”
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