Ni-Based Ohmic Contacts to n-Type 4H-SiC: The Formation Mechanism and Thermal Stability by A. V. Kuchuk, P. Borowicz, M. Wzorek, M. Borysiewicz, R. Ratajczak, K. Golaszewska, E. Kaminska, V. Kladko, A. Piotrowska

“…Finally, we show that the diffusion barriers with free diffusion path microstructure can improve thermal stability of metal-SiC ohmic contacts for high-temperature electronics.…”
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Experimental Study on Mechanical Property and Pore Distribution of Limestone Specimens after Heat Treatment under Different Heating Conditions by Yujie Feng, Haijian Su, Qian Yin, Liyuan Yu, Yingchao Wang

“…Combining the NMR results and the microstructure images from scanning electron microscope (SEM) technology, the evolution of pore distribution was revealed. …”
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Image-based 3D mesoscopic modeling and thermo-mechanical properties prediction of SiC/SiC composites with different preforms by Han Zeng, Xin Jing, Yasong Sun

“…Therefore, it is necessary to develop models reflecting the real structure of CMCs and systematically investigate the effect of the microstructure on their macroscopic properties. In this work, based on micro-computed tomography (CT) scanning images, 3D models of the internal structure of 2D plain-woven and 2.5D SiC/SiC composites are developed using a deep learning (DL) method, and the related properties are predicted. …”
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Comparison of Durability and Gamma-Ray Shielding Performance of High-Velocity Oxygen Fuel Tungsten Carbide-Based Coatings on Cold-Rolled Steel Surface by Yeong-Ho Son, Seung Heon Baek, Beom Kyu Kim, Jeong Ho Hwang, Jae Hun Lee, Geun Dong Song

“…The performance of the layered coatings was analyzed in terms of their microstructure, hardness, wear resistance, adhesion strength, corrosion properties, and gamma-ray shielding characteristics. …”
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Preparation and Stability of Resveratrol-Loaded Pickering Emulsion Stabilized by Walnut Protein/Cistanche deserticola polysaccharide Composite Nanoparticles by LIU Zhanxia, LI Binbin, ZHAO Yue, WEI Changqing, FU Yini, WANG Ting, WU Hongbin, FU Xizhe

“…The effect of WP/CDPS mass ratio on the interfacial tension, storage stability, thermal stability, encapsulation efficiency, microstructure and oxidation stability of the Pickering emulsion was investigated. …”
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Effects of Different Ratios of Fly Ash and River Sand on Mechanical Properties of Cemented Paste Backfill Materials by Jiang Li, Shenggen Cao, Yang Liu, Chiyuan Che, Changzheng Zhao, Shuyu Du, Kaifei Wang, Ruiting Ma

“…The effects of different fly ash (FA) and RS ratios on uniaxial compressive strength (UCS), elastic modulus, and microstructure of CPB were studied using uniaxial compression test and scanning electron microscopy. …”
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Influence of Proton Irradiation on Thin Films of AZO and ITO Transparent Conductive Oxides—Simulation of Space Environment by Katarzyna Ungeheuer, Janusz Rybak, Amelia E. Bocirnea, Denis A. Pikulski, Aurelian C. Galca, Konstanty W. Marszalek

“…We use X-ray diffraction and electron microscopy observations to see the changes in the structure and microstructure of the films. The optical properties and homogeneity of the materials are determined by spectrophotometry and spectroscopic ellipsometry (SE). …”
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Research progress in low-cost preparation process of continuous fiber-reinforced silicon carbide ceramic matrix composites by SHANG Jianzhao, WU Xiaofei, CAO Yejie, LYU Yunlei, LI Jingxin, WANG Jing, DONG Ning, LIU Yongsheng

“…The optimization of preparation process， microstructure and properties of composites is reviewed， and the future research direction of the low-cost preparation process is proposed， such as the preparation of ultra-high temperature ceramic interface by molten salt method and the preparation of porous matrix with uniform pore structure by reaction-induced phase separation， which can significantly improve the comprehensive properties of continuous fiber-reinforced ceramic matrix composites.…”
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Development Characteristics and Sensitivity Analysis of Expansive Soil Slope by Pengfei Jiang, Yuanyuan Kong, Zhenyu Song, Ruixin Zhao, Jiewei Zhan, Xuhui Lin

“…The undisturbed soil had typical nonlinear rheological property; The deformation rate of reconstituted was bigger; When the load was 50 kPa and 200 kPa, an expansion phenomena occurred in the sliding zone, which indicated that microstructure could influence the deformation. The strength attenuation of expansive soil slope due to the high content of montmorillonite in the sliding body and the high water content in the cracks are two major factors of the Wangyan highway landslide. …”
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Progress in Dual (Piezoelectric-Magnetostrictive) Phase Magnetoelectric Sintered Composites by Rashed Adnan Islam, Shashank Priya

“…A systematic relationship between composition, microstructure, geometry, and properties is presented which will lead to development of high-performance magnetoelectric materials.…”
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Characterization of combined blast- and fragments-induced synergetic damage in polyurea coated liquid-filled container by Chen Tao, Chong Ji, Xin Wang, Juan Gu, Yuting Wang, Changxiao Zhao

“…To explore the protective effect of polyurea elastomer on LFC, the damage characteristics of polyurea coated liquid-filled container (PLFC) under the combined loading of blast shock wave and fragments were studied experimentally. The microstructure of the polyurea layer was observed by scanning electron microscopy, and the fracture and self-healing phenomena were analyzed. …”
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A novel approach to improving the quality of whole-cotyledon tofu by control-released coagulant and the role of fiber by Mengnan Gao, Chunxia Dong, Yanqiu Yuan, Qian Ju, Sibo Zhao, Yayun Hu, Guangzhong Luan

“…Effects of control-released coagulant and unfiltered treated on rheological properties, proximate composition, microstructure, and texture of tofu were investigated. …”
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Creep model of bond-degradation in deep granite based on variable radius particle clump by Chunzhe Jin, Chuang Sun, Yunhe Ao, Dong Xue, Xin Lu, Qing Zhang

“…Abstract The creep failure of rocks is related to its microstructure, external loading and time. A nonlinear yield model was introduced to describe the variation in the cohesion and friction angle with plastic strain and intergranular stress. …”
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The Effects of Magnesium Borate Whiskers on the Mechanical Performance of Oil Well Cement by Xianshu Gao, Ping Zhou, Xiaoliang Qin, Zhaijun Wen, Jing Wang, Hao Wang, Ming Li, Jia Zhuang, Chengxin Li

“…Through multiscale microstructure analysis, MBWRC was found to have excellent 90°C mechanical performances when compared to control sample’s, for which tensile strength increased to 235% of controlled sample’s, and flexural strength increased to 130%, plus a healthy developed compressive performance, and MBWRC showed much denser pore structure, in which harmless micropore increased from 13.3% to 14.40%, porosity decreased from 17.01% to 16.20%, and permeability decreased from 0.2533% to 0.0205%. …”
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Generation of bovine decellularized testicular bio-scaffolds as a 3D platform for testis bioengineering by Francesca Di Filippo, Tiziana A. L. Brevini, Georgia Pennarossa, Fulvio Gandolfi

“…The results obtained demonstrate that the decellularization protocol involving the use of 0.3% sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS) for 12 h efficiently eliminates native cells, while preserving intact ECM composition and microstructure. Its subsequent repopulation with bovine fibroblasts demonstrates successful cell homing, colonization and growth, consistent with the scaffold ability to sustain cell adherence and proliferation. …”
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Advanced zero-optical-distance Mini-LEDs technology with high-luminance composite light-guides for displays by Zhi Ting Ye, Yen Lung Chen, Yu Fu Hsu, Ting Shuo Li, Ku huan Liu, Chun-Nien Liu

“…This approach involves a direct-side composite light guide that integrates a microstructure of the light incident surface (MLIS). The design includes embedding the light source within perforations and optimizing the curvature to enhance performance. …”
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Effect of TiO2 Nanoparticles on Physical and Mechanical Properties of Cement at Low Temperatures by Li Wang, Hongliang Zhang, Yang Gao

“…Refined pore structure in the MIP tests, more mass loss of CH in TGA, intense peak appearance associated with the hydration products in XRD analysis, and denser microstructure in SEM demonstrated that the specimen with 2 wt.% TiO2 nanoparticles exhibited preferable physical and mechanical properties compared with that without TiO2 nanoparticles under various curing temperatures.…”
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Matte-slag separation behavior as a function of iron phase reduction in copper slag by Liu Y.-X., Wei Y.-G., Zhou S.-W., Li B., Wang H.

“…When the anthracite dosage increased to 2.61%, the copper content in the slag increased to 9.46%. The microstructure of the slag and the existence of the metallic iron found in the slag were analyzed in detail. …”
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Sensitive and selective evaluation of the 3-hydroxy-2-butanone biomarker via gas sensors based on WO3 nanomaterials with multiple morphologies by Han Zhao, Xiaohui Duan, Siqi Xie, Lili Cheng, Fei Wang, Wenjuan Xu, Yaolei Zhang, Weiyi Zhang, Cheng Zhao

“…XRD, BET, SEM, and TEM were applied to characterize their morphology, microstructure, catalytic structure, and specific surface area. …”
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A Study on the Mechanism of Cellulose Nanocrystals to Enhance the Stability of Hydrophobic Phthalocyanine Green in Water and the Functional Characteristics of Colour Pastes by Junliang Lu, Jun Xu, Ziyong Zhou, Zhaohui Zhang, Jun Li, Wei Zhang, Kefu Chen

“…The particle size, zeta potential, absorbance, and microstructure of the colour pastes were analyzed and characterized. …”
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