Synthesis of Branched Cyclo-Olefin Copolymers Using Neutral <i>α</i>-Sulfonate-<i>β</i>-Diimine Nickel Catalyst by Donghui Li, Lixia Pei, Wenbo Du, Xieyi Xiao, Heng Gao, Handou Zheng, Haiyang Gao

“…The <i>α</i>-sulfonate-<i>β</i>-diimine catalyst <b>SD-Ni</b> shows distinctive catalytic copolymerization properties to produce high-molecular-weight E-NB copolymers with low norbornene incorporation. Importantly, microstructure analyses confirm that the resultant E-NB copolymers are branched cyclo-olefin copolymers (COCs) with branched polyethylene units.…”
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A holistic research based on RSM and ANN for improving drilling outcomes in Al–Si–Cu–Mg (C355) alloy by Şenol Bayraktar, Cem Alparslan, Nurten Salihoğlu, Murat Sarıkaya

“…This study was conducted to investigate the microstructure, mechanical, and drilling properties of a commercial alloy belonging to the Al–Si casting alloy group and containing approximately 4.5–5.5% Si (Al–5Si–1Cu–Mg). …”
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The method for impact analyzing of duplex plasma nitriding and DLC coatings on the cyclic performance of 16MnCr5 piston pin steel under plain and fretting fatigue testing by Mobin Dizisaz, Mohammad Sadegh Aghareb Parast, Mohammad Azadi

“…. • OM and Raman spectroscopy were used to investigate the microstructure and the DLC coating. The thickness of the DLC coating was measured at 1.956± 0.1478 micrometers, while the thickness of the white layer was 4.4248± 0.5020 micrometers. • Obtained fatigue data were analyzed in Design-Expert software using the Poisson method and the linear regression (no transform) method. …”
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Wear surface damage of a Stainless Steel EN 3358 aeronautical component subjected to sliding by Ferdinando Felli, Andrea Brotzu, Cristian Vendittozzi, Antonio Paolozzi, Francesco Passeggio

“…The present paper describes the different damage observed and the microstructure of the material, then are reported the results obtained from the characterization of the material of the samples by means of optical and electronic microscopy, carried out to define the mechanisms involved in the system seizure. …”
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Chemical corrosion resistance mechanism of titanium alloy radiation rods with self-protected structure by Haohua Cao, Fang Dong, Qiang Zhang, Hao Wu

“…In this paper, an analysis of the microstructure of TSPS was conducted. The surface energy ratio at different crystal planes in TC4 and the self-diffusion coefficient for two phases of Ti in TC4 were calculated. …”
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Microbial-induced mineral carbonation: A promising approach for improving Carbon sequestration and performance of steel slag for its engineering utilization by Jue Li, Qingmeng Hou, Xinqiang Zhang, Xiaobin Zhang

“…The review discussed how MIMC can enhance the properties of carbonated steel slag by modifying mineralogy and microstructure, improving physical and mechanical attributes, and optimizing environmental performance. …”
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the THE EFFECT OF ZIRCONIUM ADDITIVES ON PROPERTIES OF (Cu22%Zn4%Al) SHAPE MEMORY ALLOY by Zainab Hassan, Ekbal Mohammed Saeed

“…This study examines the effects of varying Zirconium (Zr) additive amounts on the microstructure, mechanical, and shape memory effect for all specimens of Cu-Zn-Al SMAs. …”
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Development of Fe/SiBr/Si₃N₄/silica fume nanocomposites from recycled metal waste for industrial applications by Mohammed A. Taha, S. A. Gad, Rasha A. Youness

“…The sintered nanocomposites’ physical, mechanical, wear, electrical, and magnetic properties were investigated. The microstructure was also examined using field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM). …”
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Effect of Nb0.5 and Mo0.75 addition on in-vitro corrosion and wear resistance of high-speed laser metal deposited Al0.3CrFeCoNi high-entropy alloy coatings by Burak Dikici, Thomas Lindner, Thomas Lampke, Thomas Grund, Asli Gunay Bulutsuz

“…Additionally, the coating's stable microstructure and effective formation of a protective passive layer contributed to its enhanced performance.…”
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Effect of Boron Carbide Particles Addition on the Mechanical and Wear Behavior of Aluminium Alloy Composites by null Ravindra, M. Rajesh, K. Dilip Kumar, Mamunuri Sailender, G. Pathalinga Prasad, N. Nagaraj, Perumalla Janaki Ramulu

“…Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) was utilised to examine the microstructure, and energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS) was utilised to determine the elemental make-up. …”
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Lignin-Derived Activated Carbon as Electrode Material for High-Performance Supercapacitor by Chenghao Pan, Yongfeng Ji, Suxia Ren, Tingzhou Lei, Lili Dong

“…The impact of the KOH activation parameters on the microstructure and capacitive performance of the LACs was investigated by varying the KOH/EHL ratio and activation temperature. …”
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Maximizing japonica rice quality by high-pressure steam: Insights into improvement by Saadia Zainab, Xianqing Zhou, Yurong Zhang, Saira Tanweer, Tariq Mehmood

“…Optimized samples had lower values of To, Tp, and Tc while higher values of enthalpy and A21, A22, and A23 representing better moisture distribution by breakdown of microstructure obstacles resulting in soft and thick cooked rice.…”
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Effects of Sliding Speed on Wear Behavior of High-Velocity Oxygen Fuel-Sprayed FeCrMoNiCuBSiC Metallic Glass Coatings by Lei Qiao, Botao Zhou, Ruifeng Li, Taotao Li, Yue Zhao, Xiaoqiang Zhang, Chul-Hee Lee

“…X-ray diffraction, a scanning electron microscope, and a microhardness tester were applied to characterize the phase, microstructure, and mechanical properties of the coating. …”
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Metallographic Investigation on Postweld Heat-Treated0.21%C-1020 Steel Plates Joined by SMAW Method by Saurabh Dewangan, Senthil Kumaran Selvaraj, Karthikeyan B, Tezeta Moges Adane, Somnath Chattopadhyaya, Grzegorz Królczyk, Ramesh Raju

“…This paper presents analysis and comparison into mechanical behaviour and microstructural attributes of postweld heat-treated AISI 1020 (0.21%-C) plates joined by the shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) process. …”
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The Performance and Mechanism Analysis of Cement Pastes Added to Aluminum Sulfate-Based Low-Alkali Setting Accelerator by Xingdong Lv, Yan Shi, Yun Dong, Zhiyang Gao, Beixing Li

“…The effects of HLSA on hydration process, hydration products, and microstructure were studied by means of X-ray diffraction (XRD), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), scanning electron microscope (SEM), and mercury intrusion porosimetry (MIP). …”
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Progress on the Quality of Animal/Plant Protein and Fish Surimi Mixed Gel by Xinyue ZHANG, Wenhao GENG, Miaomiao TIAN, Xin LIANG, Xinrong LI, Xinru FAN, Qiancheng ZHAO

“…The animal and plant proteins can effectively improve the gel properties, water holding capacity and microstructure of surimi by promoting the cross-linking between proteins and inhibiting the activity of surimi protease, respectively is expounded. …”
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Multi-response optimization of friction stir welding process parameter of AA 5083 with Taguchi-VIKOR approach by Murahari Kolli, Chendrasekhar Sunnapu, Nageswara Rao Medikondu

“…The AA 5083 FSW joint’s macro and microstructure examination, tensile strength (TS), % of elongation (%EL), impact energy (IE), micro-hardness (MH), and wear rate (WR) were considered performance characteristics. …”
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The stabilization mechanism of the pea protein and rutin complex at the gas/liquid interface and its application in low-fat cream by Chunyang Xia, Fangxiao Lou, Shuo Zhang, Tianfu Cheng, Zhaodong Hu, Zengwang Guo, Ping Ma

“…When the substitution rate is 10 %, the texture, stability, and microstructure of the sample are nearly identical to those of full-fat cream.…”
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Evolution of Residual Stress, Crystal Orientation, and Texture on Preheating Weld Treatment of Low Carbon Steel ASTM A572 Grade 42 by Suratno Adi Saputro, Andoko Andoko, Poppy Puspitasari

“…Besides the benefits of welding, it also has a negative impact, especially on the integrity of the material, because the heating process at high temperatures will cause residual stress, which will affect the mechanical properties, chemical composition, and microstructure of the material, especially on Heat Affected Zone (HAZ). …”
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Effect of Cell Wall Ductility and Toughness on Compressive Response and Strain Rate Sensitivity of Aluminium Foam by Alexandra Byakova, Svyatoslav Gnyloskurenko, Andrey Vlasov, Nikolay Semenov, Yan Yevych, Oleksandra Zatsarna, Vladimir Danilyuk

“…Significant differences in stress-strain response and strain rate sensitivity of Al foams arose from the difference in the microstructure, and hence, ductility and toughness of the cell wall material were investigated and discussed.…”
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