Kenaf/basalt fiber-reinforced epoxy matrix hybrid composites: Current trends, challenges, and future prospects in advanced material development by Palanivendhan Murugadoss, Ashish Verma, Suhas Ballal, Vijay J. Upadhye, Krishna Kumar Shukla, Priyadarshi Das, Kamakshi Priya K

“…This study aims to develop and evaluate hybrid polymer composites reinforced with kenaf and basalt fibers, focusing on enhancing mechanical strength, thermal stability, structural integrity, and antibacterial effectiveness. …”
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Morphofunctional efficacy of Phyllanthus amarus alkaloid extract on semen quality, hormonal profile and gonadal histomorphometric status in Plasmodium berghei-induced mice by Evelyn Tarela Ojugbeli, Solomon Ugochukwu Okom, Bartholomew Chukwuebuka Nwogueze, Pere-Ebi Yabrade Toloyai, Innocent Onyesom

“…Data from our study revealed that Plasmodium berghei malaria-induced infection significantly (p<0.05) increased testicular hormones of testosterone and luteinizing hormone levels were significantly (p<0.05) reduced, semen quality were compromised and the microstructural architecture of the testes were distorted. …”
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Development of pea protein-derived 3D foam scaffolds cross-linked with heat and tannic acid for cellular agriculture applications by Woo-Ju Kim, Yoonbin Kim, Begum Koysuren, Nitin Nitin

“…Infrared (IR) spectroscopy and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) analyses demonstrated the effects of thermal and TA treatments on the cross-linking of the proteins and microstructure of the PPI foam scaffold. Textural profile analysis (TPA) revealed that the mechanical properties of the fabricated scaffolds are comparable to those of conventional meats and meat analogues, and the addition of TA increased the hardness and reduced the cohesion of the scaffold. …”
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Triangular Fibrocartilage Characterization with Ultrashort Echo Time-T2* MRI: Insights from a Healthy Cohort by Sana Boudabbous, Hicham Bouredoucen, David Ferreira Branco, Stefan Sommer, Tom Hilbert, Pierre-Alexandre Poletti, Rares Salomir, Bénédicte Marie Anne Delattre

“…The higher T2* relaxation times may reflect early degeneration of the fibrocartilage microstructure, which is associated with both biomechanical factors and the aging process. …”
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Assessing pteropod shell dissolution to advance ocean monitoring techniques: a methods comparison of SEM, CT, and light microscopy by Bryce E. Koester, Bryce E. Koester, John C. Handley, John C. Handley, Maven Mercado, Maven Mercado, Owen A. Goodchild, Owen A. Goodchild, Rosie L. Oakes, Rosie L. Oakes, Rosie L. Oakes, Jocelyn A. Sessa, Jocelyn A. Sessa

“…Although the genera Heliconoides and Limacina have different shell microstructures, the relationship between LDX and SEM dissolution did not vary by species. …”
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Influence of palm oil ash and palm oil clinker on the properties of lightweight concrete by Bayagoob Khaled H., Zeyad Abdullah M., Amin Mohamed, Agwa Ibrahim Saad, Abd-Elrahman Mahmoud H.

“…Finally, microstructure analysis was performed. The findings revealed that employing cementitious materials, such as SF and POA, as cement replacements or POC as an aggregate substitute reduced workability. …”
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In-situ aluminum 7075 metal matrix composites development for additive friction stir deposition by Huan Ding, Selami Emanet, Saeid Zavari, Tristan D. Thai, Yehong Chen, Ehsan Bagheri, Shengmin Guo

“…The microstructure, grain size distribution, and hardness were evaluated in the as-deposited AFSD samples. …”
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Synergistic effect of boron and chromium on phase transformations and mechanical properties of boron-alloyed cast steel after quenching and tempering by Beata Białobrzeska, Rafał Dziurka, Piotr Bała, Magdalena Lemecha, Krzysztof Ligier, Jerzy Napiórkowski

“…Two cast steels were developed: one alloyed with both chromium (0.9 wt%) and boron (0.003 wt%), and a reference material containing only boron. Microstructural analysis was performed using light microscopy, scanning electron microscopy, and transmission electron microscopy. …”
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Fabrication and Characterization of 3D-Printed Porous Structures Based on Walstromite-Type Silicate Ceramics by Ștefania Caramarin, Lidia Licu, Florentina-Gabriela Ioniță, Andreea-Nicoleta Ghiță, Dumitru-Valentin Drăguț, Miruna-Adriana Ioța, Laura-Mădălina Cursaru

“…Both sintered and unsintered scaffolds were characterized using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), X-Ray diffraction (XRD) and energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS) analyses to evaluate the effects of sintering on microstructure, porosity, and mechanical properties. …”
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Daptomycin: Local Application in Implant-Associated Infection and Complicated Osteomyelitis by Steffen B. Rosslenbroich, Michael J. Raschke, Carolin Kreis, Nancy Tholema-Hans, Andreas Uekoetter, Rudolf Reichelt, Thomas F. Fuchs

“…Compressive and tensile strength testing of daptomycin-laden PMMA was performed referring to the ISO 5833. The microstructure of the antibiotic-laden PMMA was evaluated by scanning electron microscopy. …”
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Effects of Colemanite and Fiber Types on Strength and Water Absorption of Mortar Mixtures Containing Air-Entraining Admixture by Ayşe İrem Ozansoy, Süleyman Özen

“…Fresh-state properties (slump-flow and admixture requirements) and hardened-state properties (28-day compressive/flexural strength and water absorption) were evaluated. Selected samples underwent SEM analysis for microstructural assessment. …”
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ANFIS modelling of the strength properties of natural rubber latex modified concrete by Efiok Etim Nyah, David Ogbonna Onwuka, Joan Ijeoma Arimanwa, George Uwadiegwu Alaneme, G. Nakkeeran, Ulari Sylvia Onwuka, Chinenye Elizabeth Okere

“…Beyond these thresholds, mechanical properties declined due to matrix destabilization. Microstructural analysis using Scanning Electron Microscopy and Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy confirmed NRL’s role in reducing porosity and enhancing matrix uniformity. …”
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Sol–Gel Derived Alumina Particles for the Reinforcement of Copper Films on Brass Substrates by Samah Sasi Maoloud Mohamed, Marija M. Vuksanović, Dana G. Vasiljević-Radović, Ljiljana Janković Mandić, Radmila M. Jančić Heinneman, Aleksandar D. Marinković, Ivana O. Mladenović

“…The MMC Cu-Al₂O₃ films were synthesized electrochemically using the co-electrodeposition method. Microstructural and topographical analyses of pure (alumina-free) Cu films and the Cu films with incorporated Al₂O₃ particles were performed using FE-SEM/EDS and AFM, respectively. …”
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Integrated Mechanical and Eco-Economical Assessments of Fly Ash-Based Geopolymer Concrete by Qasim Shaukat Khan, Raja Hilal Ahmad, Asad Ullah Qazi, Syed Minhaj Saleem Kazmi, Muhammad Junaid Munir, Muhammad Hassan Javed

“…Conversely, increasing the Na₂SiO₃/NaOH ratio to 2.5 reduced the CS. and FS. of ambient-cured specimens by 12.5% and 10.5%, respectively. Microstructural analysis revealed that higher NaOH molarity produced a denser, more homogeneous matrix, supported by increased Si–O–Al bond formation observed through energy-dispersive X-ray spectrometry. …”
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Formulation Optimization of Liquid Rapid-Freezing Cryopreservation Solution and Its Application Effectiveness on Tilapia by Ting DUNA, Lanqing PENG, Fanwei DAI, Feiping CHEN, Zheng LUO, Qiongyao WANG, Hailin Yue, Jijun Gong, Mingqiang YE

“…The effects of the four freezing methods on tilapia quality were further investigated using low-field nuclear magnetic resonance (LF-NMR) for water distribution analysis and microscopic/SEM observations of muscle microstructure.【Result】The optimal cryoprotectant formulation comprised 20.00% ethanol, 10.19% propylene glycol, 8.00% NaCl, and 15.00% betaine (mass percentages relative to total solution). …”
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The novel Vogel's approximation method integrated with a random forest algorithm in the vibration analysis of a two-directional functionally graded taper porous beam: Assessment by Ravikiran Chintalapudi, Geetha Narayanan Kannaiyan, Bridjesh Pappula, Seshibe Makgato

“…A functionally graded material is a class of composite materials characterized by gradual variations in composition and microstructure, which further induces the respective changes in the material properties. …”
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Controlling the Thermoelectric Performance of Doped Naphthobisthiadiazole‐Based Donor–Acceptor Conjugated Polymers through Backbone Engineering by Jian‐Fa Ding, Kodai Yamanaka, Shao‐Huan Hong, Guan‐Lin Chen, Wei‐Ni Wu, Jhih‐Min Lin, Shih‐Huang Tung, Itaru Osaka, Cheng‐Liang Liu

“…These results highlight the relationship between the molecular design, microstructure, and doping effects in manipulating the thermoelectric performance of doped NTz‐based D‐A polymers.…”
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Statistical Normalization of Mechanical Properties of Natural Date Palm Biofibers Using the Box-Cox Transformation by Mokhtar Benarioua, Salah Amroune, Hassan Alshahrani, Ahmed Belaadi, Amina Hachaichi, Ibrahim M. H. Alshaikh, Mohamad Barhm, Khalissa Saada

“…Skewness also had to remain below 0.5 to ensure valid microstructure correlations. The novelty of this work lies in the creation of a tailored statistical protocol that balances transformation efficiency with material relevance. …”
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Effect of the Noble Metals Addition on the Oxidation Behavior of Ni3Al by J. J. Ramos-Hernandez, J. Porcayo-Calderon, J. G. Gonzalez-Rodriguez, Jan Mayén, G. Lara-Rodriguez, V. M. Salinas-Bravo, L. Martinez-Gomez

“…This paper discusses the effect of the addition of noble metals on the microstructure, mechanism, and oxidation kinetics of the Ni3Al intermetallic alloy. …”
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EFFECTS OF KESUM LEAF EXTRACT SUPPLEMENTATION ON CHARACTERISTICS OF DURIAN SEEDS STARCH (DURIO ZIBETHINUS) – CHITOSAN EDIBLE FILM by RETNO B. LESTARI, LUCKY HARTANTI, EDY PERMADI

“…The variables observed were microstructure of edible film evaluated using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and physical properties of edible film, including WVTR (water vapor transmission rate), tensile strength and elongation. …”
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