Longitudinal Biochemical and Behavioral Alterations in a Gyrencephalic Model of Blast-Related Mild Traumatic Brain Injury by Shiyu Tang, Su Xu, Donna Wilder, Alexandre E. Medina, Xin Li, Gary M. Fiskum, Li Jiang, Venkata R. Kakulavarapu, Joseph B. Long, Rao P. Gullapalli, Venkatasivasai Sujith Sajja

“…With this purpose, we established a gyrencephalic model of blast injury in ferrets, which underwent blast exposure applying conditions that closely mimic those associated with primary blast injuries to warfighters. In this study, we evaluated brain biochemical, microstructural, and behavioral profiles after blast exposure using in vivo longitudinal magnetic resonance imaging, histology, and behavioral assessments. …”
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Enhancing strength and sustainability of concrete with steel slag aggregate by Ibrahim Kamal Ibrahim, Mohammed Rady, Nouran M. Tawfik, Mahmoud Kassem, Sameh Youssef Mahfouz

“…The TG-DTA and XRD analyses revealed that the steel slag promotes additional hydration and the formation of calcium silicate hydrate, resulting in a denser microstructure. Furthermore, the statistical analyses confirmed that these improvements are statistically significant, highlighting the potential of steel slag and fiber reinforcement to enhance both the fresh and hardened properties of concrete. …”
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Influence of Long-Term Immersion Tests on the Electrochemical Corrosion Behavior of an Ultrafine-Grained Aluminum Alloy by Guilherme dos Santos Vacchi, Danielle Cristina Camilo Magalhães, Cristie Luis Kugelmeier, Rodrigo da Silva, Anibal de Andrade Mendes Filho, Andrea Madeira Kliauga, Carlos Alberto Della Rovere

“…The long-term corrosion resistance of commercially pure aluminum (AA1050) processed by equal channel angular pressing (ECAP) was evaluated in a saline environment. The study compared the microstructure and corrosion behavior of ECAP-processed samples in route A with 1X, 4X, and 8X passes to an annealed sample using a 3.5% NaCl solution. …”
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A Review on the Aging Behavior of BADGE-Based Epoxy Resin by Wei He, Xinshuo Jiang, Rong He, Yuchao Zheng, Dongli Dai, Liang Huang, Xianhua Yao

“…These aging processes lead to irreversible physicochemical changes, manifested as degradation of microstructure, mechanical properties, and dynamic mechanical properties to varying degrees, with performance deterioration becoming increasingly significant over time. …”
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In Vitro Digestion of Chia Seed Oil Nanoemulsions by Luciana Julio, Greilis Quintero-Gamero, Estefanía Guiotto, Vanesa Ixtaina

“…The particle size distribution, mean diameter, and microstructure were evaluated after in vitro stomach and small intestine simulation according to the INFOGEST method. …”
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Oxidative stability and physical properties of model cream-type O/W emulsions structured with candelilla wax and stored at room temperature by Iwona Szymańska, Anna Żbikowska, Sylwia Onacik-Gür, Małgorzata Kowalska

“…The emulsion's primary, secondary, and total degrees of lipid oxidative changes and the microstructure, rheological properties, and physical stability were examined. …”
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Improving gel properties of egg white protein using coconut endosperm dietary fibers modified by ultrasound and dual enzymolysis combined with carboxymethylation or phosphate cross... by Anyu Zhang, Jun Ma, Peiyao Long, Yajun Zheng, Yichan Zhang

“…Addition of CERDF, CERDF-UDEC, and CERDF-UDEPC increased the random coil content of EWPG and rendered its microstructure more granular. CERDF-UDEC and CERDF-UDEPC improved EWPG properties more effectively than unmodified CERDF. …”
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Innovative Bioceramic Based on Hydroxyapatite with Titanium Nanoparticles as Reinforcement for Possible Medical Applications by Dafne Rubi Porras-Herrera, Héctor Herrera-Hernández, José Guadalupe Miranda-Hernández, José Adalberto Castillo-Robles, Eddie Nahúm Armendariz-Mireles, Carlos Adrián Calles-Arriaga, Enrique Rocha-Rangel

“…The biomaterials’ microstructure is completely fine and homogeneous. The biomaterial reinforced with 1 wt. % Ti exhibits the best mechanical behavior. …”
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Performance characterization of VARI-processed plain-woven glass/jute hybrid epoxy composites for renewable energy infrastructures: Experimental–numerical synergy by Macaulay M. Owen, Leong Sing Wong, Norashidah Binti Md Din, Emmanuel O. Achukwu, Ahmad, Zafir Romli, Solehuddin Shuib

“…Experimental characterization of laminates with varying ply counts (2, 6, 8, and 12) were conducted to assess the composites' mechanical, thermal, and microstructural properties. Finite element analysis (FEA) using ANSYS was performed to simulate tensile and bending behaviors, employing a gradual mesh refinement strategy to ensure numerical accuracy. …”
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MS-275 facilitates osseointegration in osteoporotic rats by mitigating oxidative stress via activation of the miR-200a/Keap1/Nrf2 signaling pathway by Junjie Yan, Qinsong Gu, Jianqiao Li, Zhi Zhou, Wenkai Jiang, Wengang Guan, Bin Chen, Yuhu Chen, Min Yang

“…In vivo,MS-275 effectively enhanced the microstructural features of distal femoral trabecular bone, increased the mineralization capacity of osteoblasts, and promoted bone formation.Discussion MS-275 can reverse oxidative stress-induced cell damage, promote bone healing, and improve osteoporosis by activating the miRNA-200a/Keap1/Nrf2 pathway.…”
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Independent Acidic pH Reactivity of Non-Iron-Fenton Reaction Catalyzed by Copper-Based Nanoparticles for Fluorescent Dye Oxidation by Zakia H. Alhashem, Hasna Abdullah Alali, Shehab A. Mansour, Maha A. Tony, Ashraf H. Farha

“…CuO/Cu₂O hybrid nanoparticles were successfully synthesized through a thermal decomposition route and applied as a heterogeneous catalytic oxidant for a fluorescent dye, namely Basic Violet 10 (BV10) dye. The microstructure and morphology of the prepared catalyst were evaluated via X-ray diffraction (XRD) and a field-emission scanning electron microscope (FE-SEM), respectively. …”
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Impact of laser shock peening on high-strength aluminum alloys in marine environments by Xiang-Fei Wang, Xiao-Ye Zhou, Jia-Le Mao, Ji-Hua Zhu, Chun Pei

“…LSP induces high strain-rate plastic deformation, resulting in dense dislocation structures and promoting grain refinement mechanisms within the microstructure. A comparative analysis of LSP treatments using laser pulse energies of 1.8 J and 2.6 J reveals that the 1.8 J pulse energy optimally enhances mechanical properties and fatigue resistance. …”
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Development and Characterization of Thermal Protection Gels for Steel Pipelines Transporting Combustible Materials by Jing Li, Jianhua Gong, Jun Shen, Kege Yang, Longhua Tan, Haoyuan Li, Jinlong Zhao

“…Subsequently, water retention, thermal stability and the microstructure of these formulations were analyzed. Finally, the thermal protection performance of the gel formulations was evaluated under the direct impingement of flames or high-temperature smoke. …”
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Electro-discharge deposition of zinc powder on 316L stainless steel: Synthesis, deposition rate, and characterization by Elhuseini Garba, Ahmad Majdi Abdul-Rani, Abdul Azeez Abdu Aliyu, Aliyu Ruwaida, Saad Ali

“…Surface morphology, microstructure and coating thickness were examined through field-emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM) and scanning electron microscope (SEM). …”
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Effect of guar gum as a stabilizer on the physicochemical, textural, and sensory characteristics of liquid Kashk (a traditional dairy product) by Maryam Ghaderi-Ghahfarokhi, Roya Mohammadnezhad, Mehdi Zarei, Mohammad Sadegh Arab

“…Scanning electron microscopy revealed that guar gum promoted a more compact microstructure and reduced pore size in ILK. Sensory evaluations revealed that all formulations maintained acceptable color and appearance throughout storage, with no adverse effects on taste or odor attributable to adding guar gum. …”
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Preparation and characterization of biodegradable flexible polyurethane foam containing acetylated tapioca starch and Castor oil by Mohammad Reza Abdollahi Moghaddam, Maryam Mahdavi, Adel Beigbabaee, Mohsen Heidary, Mohammad Ali Hesarinejad

“…These foams incorporated acetylated tapioca starch as a filler and castor oil, and their properties were evaluated. Experiments assessed how varying concentrations of acetylated starch (0, 15, 30, 45, and 60 wt%) and castor oil (0, 10, 20, and 30 wt%) affected the foams’ density, tensile properties, compression set, moisture absorption, biodegradability, and microstructure. …”
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Performance of engineered cementitious composites containing high volume of ceramic powder and magnetized water by Khalid A. Eltawil, Mostafa M. Keshta, Mohamed M. Yousry Elshikh, Waleed E. El-Demerdash, Osama Youssf

“…Several fresh and hardened properties of ECC mixtures were measured, including workability, compressive strength, and water absorption. Microstructure analyses were also conducted on selected ECC mixes to closely investigate the effect of the applied variables. …”
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Structural and magneto-elastic properties of samarium doped cobalt–nickel ferrite ceramics obtained by spark plasma sintering by Mario German Ibuado, Renee Joselin Sáenz-Hernández, Carlos Roberto Santillan-Rodriguez, Jose Andres Matutes-Aquino, María Cristina Grijalva-Castillo

“…The composition, structure, and microstructure of the nanoparticles and pellets were characterized by different techniques such as X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, and transmission electron microscopy. …”
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Impact of Freezing and Freeze Drying on <i>Lactobacillus rhamnosus</i> GG Survival: Mechanisms of Cell Damage and the Role of Pre-Freezing Conditions and Cryoprotectants by Junyan Wang, Peng Wu, Sushil Dhital, Aibing Yu, Xiao Dong Chen

“…Although numerous studies have investigated the effectiveness of various protective agents in mitigating environmental stresses on bacterial cells and improving their survival during freeze drying, there is limited understanding of how freezing parameters impact the process by influencing ice crystal formation and bacterial cell microstructure. Therefore, this study systematically evaluates the effects of freeze-thawing and freeze-drying processes on the survival and metabolic activity of LGG. …”
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Optimal formulation design of silicate-modified polymer based grouting material for reinforcing silty fine sand stratum by Jiasen Liang, Xueming Du, Hongyuan Fang, Xiaohua Zhao, Bin Li, Kejie Zhai, Mingming Sun, Shanyong Wang

“…A series of experimental tests were conducted to evaluate the material properties of the optimal formulation, and its mechanical performance and microstructural characteristics were compared with those of traditional polymer grouting materials to verify the proposed formation mechanism of the modified polymer. …”
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