The Impact of Fe-Mg Inoculation with Nickel Addition on the Microstructure of Thin-Walled Ductile Cast Iron by Agus Yulianto, Agus Dwi Anggono, Patna Partono, Ngafwan

“…This study aims to characterize thin-walled ductile cast iron with improved high-temperature resistance. The focus is on evaluating the effects of Fe-Mg inoculation with the addition of nickel on the microstructure and mechanical properties of the material. …”
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A Comprehensive Study on the Microstructure and Mechanical Behavior of Glycoluril–Formaldehyde Polymer-Modified Cement Paste by Nakarajan Arunachelam, S. K. M. Pothinathan, C. Chella Gifta, N. P. Vignesh

“…By examining the chemical reactions between glycoluril–formaldehyde with cement paste, this study delves into the fresh, mechanical, and microstructural characteristics. To evaluate the influence of glycoluril–formaldehyde, cement paste specimens were subjected to various tests, including consistency, initial and final setting time, and miniature slump flow tests. …”
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Microstructural refinement and mechanical enhancement of Hastelloy X welds via electromagnetic vibration-assisted GTAW by A. Adelian, Khalil Ranjbar, M. Reihanian, R. Dehmolaei

“…This study investigates the influence of electromagnetic vibration on the microstructure and mechanical properties of Hastelloy X (HX) weld joints fabricated using the Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) process. …”
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Effect of Laser Surface Strengthening Technology on Properties and Microstructure of 40CrNiMo Steel by LIAO Jin - xiong, CHEN Jin - you

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Microstructure and mechanical properties of 1000 MPa grade deposit metals under different welding methods by Zhilong CAO, Tongbang AN, Yue ZUO, Daoping ZENG, Chengyong MA, Yun PENG

“…Optical microscope (OM), scanning electron microscope (SEM) equipped with energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS), and transmission electron microscopy (TEM), were used to characterize the microstructure of the deposited metal. The mechanical properties of the deposited metal were evaluated through tensile testing, instrumented charpy impact testing, and hardness testing to investigate the influence of welding methods on the strength and toughness of 1 000 MPa-grade Ni-Cr-Mo deposited metal. …”
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Microstructural and statistical analysis on mechanical performance of novel flattened end nylon fibre reinforced concrete by M. Sridhar, M. Vinod Kumar, N. Nagaprasad, Suraj Kumar Bhagat, Krishnaraj Ramaswamy

“…Using the Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) the microstructural view has been studied to evaluate the interaction between FENF and the concrete matrix.…”
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Microstructural aspect of hydrogen embrittlement in sheared edge of Zn-coated advanced high-strength steels by Jisung Yoo, Yonghee Jo, Jin-Jong Lee, Kyeong-Won Kim, Chang-Hoon Lee, Jiyoung Kim, Seung-Pil Jung, Yeoung-Chul Park, Hyungkwon Park

“…This study investigated the HE of sheared edges from a microstructural perspective. Two types of 1.5 GPa-grade steel were prepared: complex-phase (CP) and single-phase (SP) steels. …”
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Impact of Physical Processes and Temperatures on the Composition, Microstructure, and Pozzolanic Properties of Oil Palm Kernel Ash by Ramón Torres-Ortega, Diego Torres-Sánchez, Manuel Saba

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Reduced microstructural white matter integrity is associated with the severity of physical symptoms in functional neurological disorder by Nicolas Gninenko, Eliane Müller, Selma Aybek

“…Within-group analysis revealed that reduced microstructural integrity, particularly in the left precuneus and left superior parietal cortex, was strongly correlated with both patient-reported and clinician-evaluated severity of physical symptoms in FND patients. …”
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Genetically predicted white matter microstructure mediates the relationship between risk factors and lacunar stroke by Qing Ye, Jie Zhang, Li Zhang, Benyan Luo, Xiangming Ye, Min Wu, Wenshi Wang, Yue Zou, Douglas Neville, Kaisi Ren, Shuchang Zhong, Haiying Xiang

“…Two-step MR analysis evaluated mediation roles of WM microstructure, whereas multivariable MR accounted for confounders.Results Hypertension was identified as the strongest risk factor for lacunar stroke (OR=1.38; 95% CI: 1.28 to 1.50, p=4.43×10−15). …”
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Liprotide-encapsulated vitamin D3 modulates circulated PTH levels and improved bone microstructure by Claradhita Ayu Shauma, Faizah Fulyani, Adriyan Pramono, Endang Mahati, Sylvia Rahmi Putri, Reza Achmad Maulana, Gemala Anjani

“…Little attention has been paid to utilizing liprotide as a delivery system for vitamin D and evaluating its functional activity. Objective: to investigate the effect of liprotide-encapsulated vitamin D3 on PTH levels and bone microstructure in vitamin D and calcium (VD-Ca) deficient rats. …”
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White matter and cortical gray matter microstructural alterations in migraine: a NODDI and DTI analysis by Zhilei Li, Yanliang Mei, Lei Wang, Tianhua Fan, Cheng Peng, Kaibo Zhang, Shouyi Wu, Tong Chen, Zhenchang Zhang, Binbin Sui, Yonggang Wang, Xueying Yu

“…Methods Microstructural alterations in both white matter (WM) and cortical gray matter (GM) were evaluated among 40 chronic migraine (CM) patients, 35 episodic migraine (EM) patients, and 45 healthy controls (HCs) using Diffusion Tensor Imaging (DTI) and Neurite Orientation Dispersion and Density Imaging (NODDI) models. …”
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Analysis of the Correlation of Microstructure, Instrumental Texture, and Consumer Acceptance of Shortbread Biscuits with Selected Sweeteners and Fibre by Agata Marzec, Alicja Stępień, Agnieszka Goclik, Hanna Kowalska, Jolanta Kowalska, Agnieszka Salamon

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Microstructure changes of the brain preceded glymphatic function changes in young obesity with and without food addiction by Meizhi Yi, Zeng Yule, Weijia Song, Tianyao Wang, Luokai Zhang, Can Hu, Yifeng Peng, Zhaoxiang Zhang, Liangwu Chen, Yan Wang, Huiting Wu, Zhaojie Peng, Xinhua Xiao, Jun Liu, Hong Zhou

“…Conclusions: Widespread WM microstructural abnormalities were detected by NODDI in young obese patients, which might precede changes in brain glymphatic system function. …”
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Research Progress and Application Scenarios of Wire + Arc Additive Manufacturing: From Process Control to Performance Evaluation by Chun Guo, Qingcheng Lin, Ruizhang Hu, Suisong Wu

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Study of Surface Treatment by Ionic Plasma and Self-Protective Pastes of AISI 304 and 316L Stainless Steels: Chemical, Microstructural, and Nanohardness Evaluation by Francisco Martínez-Baltodano, Juan C. Díaz-Guillén, Lizsandra López-Ojeda, Gregorio Vargas-Gutiérrez, Wilian Pech-Rodríguez

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Evaluation of rice husk biochar influence as a partial cement replacement material on the physical, mechanical, microstructural, and radiation shielding properties of ordinary concrete by Alaa A. Mahmoud, Alaa A. El-Sayed, Islam N. Fathy, Samer Fawzy, Mansour Alturki, Maged E. Elfakharany, Mohamed A. Abouelnour, K. A. Mahmoud, Hany A. Dahish, Soliman M. ElTalawy, Islam M. Nabil

“…The used RHB, characterized by a novel chemical composition abundant in silicon and aluminum oxides, was incorporated into ordinary concrete at increasing substitution ratios up to 25% by cement weight. A comprehensive evaluation was conducted to assess the influence of RHB on various properties of concrete, including physical (setting time, standard consistency, workability), mechanical (compressive and tensile strength), microstructural (XRD, and EDX), and radiation shielding characteristics. …”
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White Matter Microstructure Alterations in Older Adults With Dyslipidemia Associated With Cognitive and Locomotor Dysfunction Evaluated Using Neurite Orientation Dispersion and Density Imaging by Zaimire Mahemuti, Christina Andica, Koji Kamagata, Kaito Takabayashi, Wataru Uchida, Sen Guo, Takashi Arai, Hiroki Tabata, Hitoshi Naito, Yoshifumi Tamura, Ryuzo Kawamori, Hirotaka Watada, Shigeki Aoki

“…However, neurite orientation dispersion and density imaging (NODDI) provides more specific measurements of WM microstructure. This study aimed to evaluate dyslipidemia‐related WM microstructure alterations and their association with cognitive and motor functions using NODDI. …”
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Experimental Study for Influence of Surfactants Chemical Microstructures on Wetting Effect about Coal Dust in Tongchuan Mining Area by Youying Ma, Yuying Wang, Qingtao Zhang

“…The relationship between the chemical microstructures of surfactants and contact angles was analyzed, and the main influencing factors were obtained. …”
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Comparing the Ranking of Cobalt Coating Microstructures, Produced by Direct Current through Experimental Studies and the Analytic Hierarchy Process by H. Shirdastian, N. Towhidi, S.R. Allahkaram, M. Siadat Cheraghi

“…In the second step, through the AHP and the Expert Choice software, benefiting from expert opinions, the relative weights of the effective parameters with an influence on microstructure have been calculated. Subsequently, by using the weights obtained, the relative priority of alternatives was calculated and the quality of coatings was ranked. …”
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