Corrosion behavior of Shape Memory Alloy in NaCl environment and recovery maintenance in Cu-Zn-Al sysytem by Andrea Brotzu, Barbara De Filippo, Stefano Natali, Laura Zortea

“…The aim of this study is to characterize the microstructure, the mechanical properties and the corrosion behavior through different kind of standard corrosion tests of this alloy and to evaluate the effect of corrosion damage on the shape memory recovery capability through a combination of corrosion and thermos-mechanical cyclic test and SEM observation …”
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Corrosion Resistance of Ni - WS₂ Coating on X100 Steel Surface in Oilfield Produced Water by ZHAO Jie, LIU Yi-da, WANG Lei, CHEN Xing-guang, WU Wen-hui, GU Yan-hong, YANG Zi-hao

“…The electrochemical performance of coatings was investigated after being soaked in the corrosion solution at 60 ℃ and 0.6 m/s for 24 hours. The microstructure before and after corrosion as well as the thickness of the coating were observed by scanning electron microscope (SEM). …”
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Mathematical modelling and morphological properties of thin layer oven drying of Vernonia amygdalina leaves by O.R. Alara, N.H. Abdurahman, O.A. Olalere

“…Thus, drying conditions had effects on microstructure of Vernonia amygdalina leaves. Keywords: Drying, Mathematical models, Morphology, Vernonia amygdalina…”
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A Comprehensive Review of Sustainable Geopolymer Concrete Using Palm Oil Clinker: Environmental and Engineering Aspects by Khamees N. Abdulhaleem, Hussein M. Hamada, Ahmed I. Osman, Salim T. Yousif, Ali M. Humada, Ali Majdi

“…The lack of appropriate alternative coarse and fine aggregates essential in concrete production is one of the critical issues faced by the construction industry. This review evaluates its environmental benefits, chemical and physical attributes, and influence on GPC's microstructure. …”
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Sustainable geopolymer footpath block using kaolin mining waste as fine aggregate with bagasse fly ash and coal fly ash as precursor by Kitisak Vongsook, Aroondet Boonsung, Itthikorn Phummiphan, Suksun Horpibulsuk, Veena Phunpeng, Teerasak Yaowarat, Kanchana Hiranwatthana, Arul Arulrajah

“…A KMW/P ratio of 1.0 proved most effective in increasing flexural strength and minimizing water absorption. Microstructural analysis revealed that combining BFA substitution and the optimal KMW/P ratio created a dense geopolymer matrix with low porosity, enhancing the material's strength and durability. …”
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Electrospun poly-(L-lactide) scaffold enriched with GO-AuNPs nanocomposite stimulates skin tissue reconstruction via enhanced cell adhesion and controlled growth factors release by Michał Pruchniewski, Barbara Strojny-Cieślak, Paweł Nakielski, Katarzyna Zawadzka, Kaja Urbańska, Daniel Rybak, Anna Zakrzewska, Marta Grodzik, Ewa Sawosz

“…Comprehensive characterization assessed the scaffolds’ microstructural, elemental, thermal, and mechanical properties. …”
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The effect of surface roughness on the formation of passivation layer on the A356 aluminum alloy by Jiawei Li, Dongzhu Lu, Quantong Jiang, Wenke Gao, Chaoqun Li, Qichao Zhang, Yishan Jiang, Yanliang Huang, Baorong Hou

“…These findings provided new insights into the microstructural mechanisms underlying passivation layer formation and highlighted the critical role of surface treatment in optimizing corrosion resistance.…”
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Mechanisms governing the enhanced strain tolerance of segmented APS-TBCs by Liuyu Yang, Yiwen Chen, Dingjun Li, Peng Jiang

“…The discoveries in this study contribute towards comprehending microstructure design and selection of APS-TBCs.…”
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Diffusivities and atomic mobilities in fcc Ni–Mo–Nb alloys: high-throughput experiments and calculations by Meifang Tang, Huixin Liu, Xiangyang Yin, Shiyi Wen, Yong Du

“…It should be noted that the present diffusion investigation is pivotal for predicting microstructure evolutions and designing desired properties for advanced Ni-based superalloys and cemented carbides.…”
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Preparation and Performance Characterization of Warm-Mix Rejuvenated Bioasphalt by Zhu Zhang, Jiusu Li, Zhenjun Duan, Shuaipeng Zhang, Menglei Lou

“…The resultant PG grades of WBA blended with 40% and 70% aged asphalt were PG 64-34 and PG 70-22, respectively. Microstructure and surface morphology analysis showed carbonyl absorption peaks with high rejuvenation and surface-crack repair potential for the WBA over the control asphalt that was evaluated in the study.…”
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Pulsed Radiofrequency Relieves Neuropathic Pain by Repairing the Ultrastructural Damage of Chronically Compressed Dorsal Root Ganglion by Xuelian Li, Ying Yang, Dong Huang, Jiahui Ma, Yuzhao Huang

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Effect of Glycosylation Modification on the Structure of Chickpea Protein Isolate and Functional Properties by Weiyi JIA, Tiantian LI, Siyu ZHENG, Chen CHEN, Yangyi XIA

“…In this study, the glycosylation reaction was carried out with CPI and xylo-oligosaccharides (XOS) as substrates to evaluate the effects of different reaction conditions on the glycosylation reaction process, and to determine the effects of different heating times (0~150 min) on the grafting degree, browning degree, surface hydrophobicity, microstructure, solubility, emulsifying activity, and antioxidant activity of the glycosylated product (CPIX). …”
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Verification of Interaction Between Cl⁻ Erosion and Carbonation in Marine Concrete by Maohua Zhang, Lin Du, Ronghua Xu

“…Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) is employed to examine the microstructure of the concrete, elucidating the interplay between Cl⁻ erosion and carbonation. …”
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Densification of CuO-ZrO2 Nanocomposites by Flash Sintering by Zeynep Çetinkaya

“…The CuO/ZrO2 NCPs pellet was successfully produced with the lower sintering temperature (673 oC) and duration (60 seconds) by FS under a current density of 50 mA/mm2, and electric field (100 V/cm). The microstructure and density of the pellets produced from CS and FS experiments were evaluated. …”
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Research of regimes of applying coats by the method of plasma electrolytic oxidation on Ti-6Al-4V by Б.К. Рахадилов, Д.Р. Байжан, Ж.Б. Сагдолдина, К. Торебек

“…Plasma electrolytic oxidation was carried out in electrolytes with different chemical compositions and the effect of the electrolyte on the macro-and microstructure, pore size, phase composition and wear resistance of coatings was estimated. …”
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The effect of adding ZrO2 nanoparticles on the transverse strength and hardness of microwave-cured acrylic and heat-cured acrylic denture base materials by Marwah M. Shehab, Radhwan Himmadi Hasan, Rana Rabee Aziz

“…Attenuated total reflectance–Fourier transform infrared (ATR-FTIR) spectroscopy was used to analyze the microstructure. The samples were prepared following the manufacturer’s instructions for each material. …”
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Investigation of Alkali Activated Ferrochromium Slag Composites Including Waste Marble Powder by Mehmet Emiroğlu, Servet Yıldız, Merve Koç Keskinkılınç, Şule Sekin Eronat

“…Na2SiO3 and various molarity levels of NaOH, were evaluated to create AAFS. The study encompasses a comprehensive analysis, including SEM, XRD, and XRF, to understand the microstructure and chemical composition of the resulting composites. …”
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KARAKTERISASI KEKERASAN DAN KEKUATAN TARIK BAJA TAHAN KARAT SS304 DENGAN VARIASI ELEKTRODA LAS BUSUR LISTRIK by Andika Wisnujati, Mudjijana Mudjijana, Sutoyo Sutoyo

“…NSN 309L demonstrated moderate hardness, indicating a more balanced microstructure that provides good toughness and ductility. …”
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Hydrogen peroxide activation of waste tire crumb rubber for improving compatibility with bitumen: Laboratory and molecular dynamics insights by Nie Tian, Piergiorgio Tataranni, Cesare Sangiorgi

“…To investigate the compatibility improvement between H2O2-activated waste crumb rubber (AWCR) and bitumen, coarse and fine waste crumb rubber (WCR) were treated and analyzed through multi-scale characterization and molecular simulation. Microstructure and chemical changes of WCR and AWCR were analyzed with scanning electron microscope (SEM), contact angle tests and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). …”
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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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