Development and characterization of amaranth protein-based edible films incorporating Satureja khuzestanica essential oil by Elahe Khalili, Gholamreza Jahed Khaniki, Saeedeh Shojaee-Aliabadi, Nabi Shariatifar, Ramin Aslani, Leila Mirmoghtadaie

“…Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) was employed to examine the microstructure of the developed films, and results showed that increasing essential oil concentration formed more porosity in the film structure, making the film rougher. …”
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The Effects of Adding Extruded Highland Barley Flour on the Thermomechanical Properties of Wheat Flour Dough and the Overall Quality of Fresh Wet Noodles by Yiqing Zhu, Xuecong Wang, Xinyu Zhang, Yan Du, Feng Liang, Fan Zhang, Chongyi Wu, Qingyu Zhao, Qun Shen

“…Notably, noodles with 20% EHBF showed a compact microstructure and received the highest sensory evaluation score. …”
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Impact of Nano-Silica, Cationic Polyacrylamide, and Cationic Starch on Long Fiber Utilization in Recycled Paper Production by Jafar Ebrahimpour Kasmani, Ahmad Samariha

“…Fourteen different groups with a basis weight of 127 gsm were prepared and analyzed for their physical, mechanical, and microstructural properties. Results showed that the additives significantly impacted the properties of the paper. …”
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RESEARCHING OF MEAT AND FAT COLOUR AND MARBLING IN BEEF by A. B. Lisitsyn, I. V. Kozyrev

“…Moreover, visual assessment of beef marbling by four grades (small, moderate, good, and rich) and instrumental (microstructural) analysis using a computer image analysis system were carried out. …”
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Preparation and characterization of coal-based graphite from Huyan mountain anthracite by high-temperature simulation. by Gaojian Chen, Daiyong Cao, Fengchu Liao, Hongsheng He, Anmin Wang, Simai Peng

“…This study systematically investigates the graphitization behavior of high-metamorphic anthracite from Huyan Mountain (Shanxi, China) under extreme thermal conditions (2100-3000 °C) through integrated experimental and microstructural analyses. Acid-washed and demineralized coal samples, with or without Fe₂O₃ catalyst, were subjected to controlled thermal treatment to evaluate structural evolution and catalytic effects. …”
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Study on the Effect of Partial Replacement of Cement by Breweries Dry Grain (Sorghum) Ash in Mortar Property by Temesgen Ejigu Alene, Tamrat Assefa Lemlemu, Begashaw Worku Yifru

“…Mortar mixes were prepared with BDGA replacement levels of 0%, 5%, 10%, 15%, and 20% and evaluated for their physical, chemical, thermal, and microstructural properties. …”
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Lightweight concrete containing recycled aggregates by Ahmed Anees Ahmed

“…Based on these results, a microstructural analysis of the contact zone of the concrete using various types of aggregate was conducted. …”
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Comparative assessment of cutting processes in the mechanical behavior of basalt fiber/poly(lactic acid) matrix composites by Varikkadinmel Binaz, Kaushik Deepak, Inderdeep Singh

“…Less emphasis has been placed on the development, mechanical/microstructural characterization, and secondary processing of sustainable basalt fiber/poly(lactic acid) composites (BFPLA), which can be an excellent choice for semi-structural applications. …”
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Study on the reuse of high-silica by-product from Lionas Metals Plant to partially replace cement in concrete production by Dang-Nguyen Nguyen

“…Higher HSB content resulted in greater CS and durability, with the 30% HSB mixture demonstrating outstanding 28-day performance: a maximum CS of 65.04 MPa, the highest UPV of 4902 m/s, the lowest WA of 1.14%, a reduced TC of 1.96 W/(m×K), and an extremely low RCPT value of 179 Coulombs. Microstructural analysis supported these observations. …”
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3D periodic microscale structures on binary copper-nickel alloys via fs-DLIP: impact on E. coli-substrate interaction by Aisha Saddiqa Ahmed, Sebastian Wältermann, Pablo María Delfino, Daniel Wyn Müller, Jean–Nicolas Audinot, Jean-François Pierson, Frank Mücklich

“…The goal is to create periodic microstructures at the scale of a single bacterial cell (Escherichia coli) and explore the bacteria-substrate interaction. …”
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Effect of Ram Speed on the Integrity of AA6063 Extruded Profile through Porthole Die by V.N.S.U. Viswanat h Ammu, P.M. Padole, A. Agnihotri, Ravikumar Dumpala

“…Subsequently, the profiles produced were aged at 175°C for 6 hours and microstructures were observed. Further, samples drawn from extruded profiles were tested for tensile properties and hardness. …”
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A Review of Reliability Assessment and Lifetime Prediction Methods for Electrical Machine Insulation Under Thermal Aging by Jian Zhang, Jiajin Wang, Hongbo Li, Qin Zhang, Xiangning He, Cui Meng, Xiaoyan Huang, Youtong Fang, Jianwei Wu

“…Thermal aging not only leads to the degradation of macroscopic properties such as dielectric strength and breakdown voltage but also causes progressive changes in the microstructure, making the correlation between aging stress and aging indicators fundamental for lifetime evaluation and prediction. …”
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Specific bone region localization of osteolytic versus osteoblastic lesions in a patient-derived xenograft model of bone metastatic prostate cancer by Takeshi Hirata, Seung Chol Park, Michelle T. Muldong, Christina N. Wu, Tomonori Yamaguchi, Amy Strasner, Omer Raheem, Hiromi Kumon, Robert L. Sah, Nicholas A. Cacalano, Catriona H.M. Jamieson, Christopher J. Kane, Koichi Masuda, Anna A. Kulidjian, Christina A.M. Jamieson

“…Keywords: Bone metastatic prostate cancer, Patient-derived xenograft, Bone microenvironment, Microstructural CT, Osteolytic lesions, Osteoblastic lesions…”
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Synthesis of Al7075/TiB2-Al2O3 In-Situ Hybrid Composite by Stir Casting Method by B. Sharifian, G. H. Borhani, E. Mohammad Sharifi

“…The stir casted composites were hot extruded at 465 °C with extrusion ratio of 6:1 and ram speed of 5 mm/s. The microstructures (optical microscopy and TEM) and mechanical properties (hardness and tensile testing) of samples were evaluated. …”
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Improving electrocatalytic hydrogen evolution reaction with NiO2/Ni2O3 heterostructures synthesized by laser spraying by Qinqin Chen, Haotian Qi, Chengjie Ge, Kai Zhang, Xinkun Suo

“…The surface morphology, oxygen content and microstructures of the coatings were characterized. The electrochemical performance of the coatings was evaluated and the density functional theory (DFT) calculations were employed to explore the electrocatalytic mechanism. …”
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Top-Down Stereolithography-Based System for Additive Manufacturing of Zirconia for Dental Applications by Kumiko Yoshihara, Noriyuki Nagaoka, Fiona Spirrett, Yukinori Maruo, Yasuhiro Yoshida, Bart Van Meerbeek, Soshu Kirihara

“…Thermogravimetric–differential thermal analysis was used to examine the resin, while X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy and X-ray diffraction were used to analyze the printed samples. The microstructures of additively manufactured and subtractively manufactured zirconia were compared using field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM) before and after sintering. …”
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INVESTIGATION OF CARBON INFLUENCE IN CROMIUMIUM CAST IRONS FOR FORMING CASTINGS IN SAND AND COMBINED MOLDS by E. I. Marukovich, V. M. Iljushenko, V. A. Pumpur, V. M. Andrienko

“…Experimental studies were carried out with casting samples from wearresistant cromium cast iron with different carbon contents. The microstructure of the obtained samples is presented, and its analysis is performed. …”
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Rheological Behavior of Carbon Nanotubes as an Additive on Lithium Grease by Alaa Mohamed, Aly Ahmed Khattab, Tarek Abdel Sadek Osman, Mostafa Zaki

“…The results indicated that the shear, stress and apparent viscosity increase with the increase of CNTs concentration. The microstructure of CNTs and lithium grease was examined by high resolution transmission electron microscope (HRTEM) and scanning electron microscope (SEM). …”
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Finite Element Simulation and Process Analysis for Hot-Forming WE43 Magnesium Alloy Fasteners: Comparison of Crystal Plasticity with Traditional Method by Anqi Jiang, Yuanming Huo, Zixin Zhou, Zhenrong Yan, Yue Sun

“…Comparative analyses with conventional finite element methods reveal that the crystal plasticity finite element method effectively captures the influence of microstructural evolution on macroscopic deformation. …”
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Investigating the correlation between ultrasonic pulse velocity and compressive strength in polyurethane foam concrete by R. Roobankumar, M. SenthilPandian

“…The properties of the specimens were evaluated after curing for 7, 14, and 28 days. It also examines polyurethane foam concrete workability, density, and microstructural properties. …”
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