Relating the formation factor to chloride diffusion in concrete based on low carbon binder types by Achenbach Rebecca, Raupach Michael

“…This article takes a closer look at the electrical resistivity of mortars and concretes and the formation factor as a microstructure parameter. Both, but the formation factor in particular, show great potential for providing meaningful assessments as a parameter for evaluating the durability of mortar and concrete.…”
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Bionic Silk Fibroin Film Induces Morphological Changes and Differentiation of Tendon Stem/Progenitor Cells by Kang Lu, Xiaodie Chen, Hong Tang, Mei Zhou, Gang He, Juan Liu, Xuting Bian, Yupeng Guo, Fan Lai, Mingyu Yang, Zhisong Lu, Kanglai Tang

“…SF films with smooth or bionic microstructure surfaces (5, 10, 15, 20 μm) were prepared. …”
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Progress and Prospects in the Treatment of Lacrimal Gland Dysfunction Diseases: From Traditional Treatment Methods to Stem Cell and Organoid Therapies by Xiaona Chen, Shixu Li, Yongxin Zhang, Lin Ye

“…These include developing ophthalmic preparations of extracellular vesicles and LG stem cells or searching more efficient drug delivery systems, as well as culturing LG organoids that are highly similar to human lacrimal glands (LGs) in both function and microstructure through magnetic three-dimensional (3D) bioprinting technology and microfluidic 3D bioprinting technology.…”
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Cryogel Addition Effect on Ultrasound-Assisted Thawing of Pork Meat by Jonathan Coria-Hernández, Rosalía Meléndez-Pérez

“…For this reason, in this study, cuts of Longissimus thoracis pork frozen in liquid nitrogen with and without waxy starch cryogel and thawed under controlled conditions in water immersion and with US were used, evaluating thermal parameters such as the initial zone and the melting rate of ice crystals and quality parameters such as pH, water holding capacity (WHC), microstructure, color profile, shear force, and surface changes. …”
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Impact of treated sewage water on early strength development of calcium sulfoaluminate cement paste: A comparative study by Jean Jacques Kouadjo Tchekwagep, Ning Ding, Fengzhen Yang, Shoude Wang, Shifeng Huang, Zhenghe Li, Chungang Li, Pengkun Hou, Changhong Yang, Hervé Kouamo Tchakouté

“…Initially, CSA/TSW pastes presented a refined microstructure, which altered by 3 days. Despite a 14 % faster final setting time, compressive strength was 21 % lower at 4 h. …”
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Sustainable Utilization of Dredged Sediments and Water Treatment Sludges as Construction Materials Through Combined Dewatering and Cement Stabilization Techniques by Supakij Nontananandh, Nattapas Khumsuprom, Thanet Thongdetsri, Apiniti Jotisankasa, Susit Chaiprakaikeow, Shinya Inazumi

“…The unconfined compressive strength (UCS), shear modulus, and microstructural changes were evaluated using various analytical techniques, including unconfined compression testing, free–free resonance testing, X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX). …”
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Study on the performance of cement stabilized limestone tailings blending macadam in pavement base by Wenwei Li, Chunyu Zheng, Chenxu Liu, Zhixiong Zhang, Zhen Wang, Quan Wang

“…A comprehensive assessment framework was established, encompassing mechanical tests (compressive and flexural strength), durability evaluations (drying shrinkage, thermal shrinkage, freeze-thaw resistance, erosion stability), XRD phase analysis, and SEM microstructural imaging. …”
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Optimization via Taguchi of Artificial Lightweight Aggregates Obtained from Kaolinite Clay and Ceramic Waste: Development and Industrial Applications by José Anselmo da Silva Neto, Marcos Alyssandro Soares dos Anjos, Ricardo Peixoto Suassuna Dutra, Maelson Mendonça de Souza, Cinthia Maia Pederneiras

“…In addition, 63 industrial applications were identified for the developed materials, ranging from structural lightweight concretes to thermal and acoustic insulation with varied microstructures. Therefore, the partial replacement of clay by CHT and EFA waste represents a promising alternative for producing sustainable LWAs, helping to reduce environmental impacts while providing quality materials for various applications in the most diverse industrial sectors.…”
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Study on Near-Net Shape Forging of Large Marine Crank Throws by Longjiang Niu, Qingliang Zhang, Yongwan Zhang, Jingyu Wang, Weiping Luo, Donghang Liu, Tengfei Ma, Xavier Velay

“…Scaled-down experiments validate G–U/BE as a practical and feasible method for producing large marine crank throw forgings, ensuring both the desired shape and microstructural properties.…”
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Effects of Incorporating Cellulosic Fibers on the Physico-Mechanical Properties of a Basic Magnesium Sulfate Cement by Juan C. A. Molano, Katheryn C. P. Córdoba, Tayná V. Ferreira, Adriano G. S. Azevedo, Holmer Savastano Jr.

“…However, the effects of cellulosic fiber incorporation on the hydration mechanisms and mechanical performance of BMSC remains insufficiently explored. This study evaluates the effects of incorporating different dosages of bleached eucalyptus fibers (EB) on the physical, mechanical, and microstructural properties of BMSC composites. …”
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Magnesium Hybrid Metal Composite via Infiltrated Stir Casting Technique: A Novel Approach to Enhance Energy Absorption by Song-Jeng Huang, Muhammad Munajad, Cynta Immanuela Lamandasa, Sathiyalingam Kannaiyan

“…The result shows that the energy absorption of AZ91D with 316 L stainless steel increases up to 160% more than as-cast pure Mg and up to 22% more than AZ91D, with the maximum energy absorption achieved at 17.02 J. The microstructural characteristics showed contact between AZ91D and the 316 L stainless steel lattice with some voids. …”
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Durability assessment of vacuum-infused GFRP laminates and I-beams in marine environments by Xinqiang Xi, Shaojie Zhang, Zhi-hao Hao, Peng Feng, Fei Zhao

“…Microstructural characterization further revealed degradation mechanisms. …”
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Stability of whey protein isolate–chitosan Pickering emulsions and their application in mayonnaise by Zhen Tian, Huaizhou Jin, Xiaoxiao Shang, Qifei Ma, Weihong Wang, Shangzhong Jin

“…Optical tweezers were employed to quantify the interaction forces between emulsion droplets during storage, in combination with microstructural observation and ζ-potential analysis. …”
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On the natural attenuation of leaching hexavalent chromium by ambient-soil and associated health-risks: characterization and adsorption studies by Shreya Ganguly, Sayantan Ganguly

“…To obtain deeper insights, Electrical Resistivity Tomography (ERT) is utilized to evaluate the lithological features of the study area, complemented by advanced characterization techniques to analyse the soil’s microstructural characteristics and chemical constituents. …”
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Investigation of the high thermal ageing resistance of the 2219 aluminium alloy by Thomas Perrin, Arthur Després, Pierre Heugue, Alexis Deschamps, Frédéric De Geuser

“…Despite its composition being primarily that of an Al-Cu binary alloy, hardness mappings revealed a limited decrease in mechanical properties. Microstructural characterisation using high-throughput scattering techniques (SAXS & WAXS) showed that this stability is due to a remarkable resistance of the θ’ precipitates to coarsening and limited θ’ to θ transformation, as validated by a precipitate hardening model. …”
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Exploring interhemispheric connectivity using the directional tract density patterns of the corpus callosum by Ali Demir, H. Diana Rosas

“…Currently available methods to assess the interhemispheric connectivity of the CC have several limitations: i) they require the a priori identification of specific cortical regions as targets or seeds, ii) they are limited by the characterization of only small components of the structure, primarily voxels that constitute the mid-sagittal slice, and iii) they use global measures of microstructural integrity, which provide only limited characterization. …”
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Investigation of Mechanical Strength and Fatigue Crack Growth Behaviour of Hot-Rolled SUP9 Steel for Leaf Spring Suspension Application by Mohammad Badaruddin, Ahmad Kurniawan Purga, Dwi Asmi, Sugiyanto Sugiyanto, Slamet Sumardi, Andreas Luki Indratmoko

“…Microstructural and fractographic analyses were conducted using optical microscope (OM) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). …”
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Assessment of Alkali–Silica Reaction Development in Portland-Limestone Mortar and Concrete with Different Limestone Replacement Ratios and Fineness by Zichun Xia, Ana Bergmann, Leandro Sanchez

“…While LFs are known to modify the microstructure of concrete, the influence on ASR development has yet to be fully understood and requires further investigation. …”
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Prediction of anisotropic property of activated metal inert gas welding by employing different supervised machine learning models by Ruturaj U. Kakade, Nitin Khedkar, Amol Dalavi

“…Material characterization was performed on samples with the highest and lowest TS to evaluate the correlation between microstructure and strength. …”
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Pore Size Distribution Influence on Suction Properties of Calcareous Stones in Cultural Heritage: Experimental Data and Model Predictions by Giorgio Pia, Ludovica Casnedi, Ulrico Sanna

“…The water movement into the microstructure is responsible for deterioration of different types of materials and consequently for the indoor comfort worsening. …”
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