Preserving high-pressure solids via freestanding thin-film engineering by Tao Liang, Zhidan Zeng, Ziyin Yang, Fujun Lan, Hongbo Lou, Chendi Yang, Di Peng, Yuxin Liu, Tao Luo, Zhenfang Xing, Qing Wang, Haibo Ke, Yong Yang, Renchao Che, Hongwei Sheng, Ho-kwang Mao, Qiaoshi Zeng

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Laser-based 3D printing and optical characterization of optical micro-nanostructures inspired by nocturnal insects compound eyes by Bogdan Stefanita Calin, Roxana Cristina Popescu, Eugenia Tanasa, Irina Alexandra Paun

“…As such, the laser-imprinted structures consisted in ommatidia-like microstructures with average diameter of about 14 μm, decorated with nipple-like nanopillars between 200 and 400 nm in height and average periodicity of around 450 nm. …”
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STUDY ON PHYSICAL-CHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF FURNACE-NICKEL-SLAG POWDER FOR GEOPOLYMER APPLICATION by S. Samnur, H. Husain, A. Zulfi, E. H. Sujiono

“…The data retrieval was done with the analysis of elemental composition, phase microstructures, crystal size, distribution, and composition mapping of the samples by using XRD, Rigaku Miniflex II, and SEM-EDS, Tescan Vega-3. …”
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Mechanical and thermal analysis of self-curing concrete modified with polyethylene glycol-400 by Ruhal Pervez Memon, Alyas Khan Mandokhail, Jabir Hussain Memon, Muhammad Noor Kakar, Irfan Ali Chandio, Gohar Nadeem

“…The development of concrete microstructures through curing enhances the material's performance and longevity. …”
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Effects of dietary Bacillus subtilis 14823 on growth performance, gut barrier integrity and inflammatory response of broilers raised in a stressful tropical environment by Sunisa Khongthong, Pipat Piewngam, Natthrit Roekngam, Prapot Maliwan, Sonsawan Kongpuckdee, Juthatip Jeenkeawpleam, Prawit Rodjan

“…HS impacts gut health by causing damaged mucosal microstructures, increased oxidative stress, weakened immunity, and heightened permeability to toxins and poultry pathogens. …”
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Technology and practice for efficient development of coalbed methane horizontal wells in high-rank coal of Qinshui Basin by WU Xi

“…Investigations into microstructures, coal body structures, in-situ stresses, and fractures—combined with an evaluation of various geological factors’ impact on production—enabled a multidimensional division of development units to identify the geological features of each unit. …”
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Effect of Various Nanofillers on Piezoelectric Nanogenerator Performance of P(VDF-TrFE) Nanocomposite Thin Film by Sangkwon Park, Hafiz Muhammad Abid Yaseen

“…The nanocomposite films were prepared by depositing molecularly thin films of P(VDF-TrFE) and nanofiller nanoparticles (NPs) spread at the air/water interface onto the indium tin oxide-coated polyethylene terephthalate (ITO-PET) substrate, and they were characterized by measuring their microstructures, crystallinity, β-phase contents, and piezoelectric coefficients (<i>d</i>₃₃) using SEM, FT-IR, XRD, and quasi-static meter, respectively. …”
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Corrosion Behavior of a Novel Low-chromium Alumina-forming Austenitic Stainless Steel in Supercritical Water by GAO Yang1, GUO Xianglong1, ZHOU Zhangjian2, ZHANG Lefu1

“…SEM, EDS, and EBSD technologies were used to examine the morphologies, microstructures, and chemical compositions of oxide films. …”

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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Compositions of Cu-(Fe)-Sulfides in the 109 Reduced Granite-Related Cu Deposit, Xinjiang, Northwest China: Implications to the Characteristics of Ore-Forming Fluids by Rui Liu, Genwen Chen, Jianxing Yang

“…The smooth time-resolved depths profiles and limited variations of trace element concentrations in these sulfides suggest that their presence is isomorphic. The microstructures of the chalcopyrite and bornite were observed by high-resolution transmission electron microscopy. …”
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Robust mechanical properties of Ag₂Se_1–_xTe_x thermoelectric materials by Chen Heyang, Ren Shenghong, Feng Hengyang, Wei Tian-Ran, Fu Ling, Pan Zhenyu, Zhao Kunpeng, Li Xiuyan, Shi Xun

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Research progress in preparation technology of SiCf/SiC ceramic matrix composites by WANG Yanfei, LIU Rongjun, ZHANG Jin, DU Jinping, LI Duan

“…Hence， a hybrid technique such as the hybrid CVI-PIP technique has been employed to manufacture SiCf/SiC composites， through which processing parameters， microstructures， and mechanical properties have been widely investigated. …”
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Ultra‐Tough Copper–Copper Bonding by Nano‐Oxide‐Dispersed Copper Nanomembranes by Yun Teng, Wenqing Zhu, Qing Wang, Zhibo Zhang, Hang Wang, Baisong Guo, Ziyin Yang, Hao Gong, Chuan He, Boxi Qu, Shien‐Ping Feng, Yong Yang

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Two-dimensional material-assisted remote epitaxy and van der Waals epitaxy: a review by Liu Zhetong, Liu Bingyao, Chen Zhaolong, Yang Shenyuan, Liu Zhiqiang, Wei Tongbo, Gao Peng, Liu Zhongfan

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Effect of two-dimensional functional fillers size on the performance of BN/EPDM flexible neutron protection composite materials by ZONG Bo, ZENG Deyang, WANG Kaikai, TANG Wencai, FU Jiajia, CHANG Shuquan, HE Jialin, CHEN Fanglei, LI Ziping, LI Da

“…BN/EPDM flexible neutron protection composite materials were prepared by the process of plasticizing, mixing and hot pressing and vulcanization, and the content of BN was controlled at 20~100 phr (parts per hundred parts of rubber), and azodiisobutyronitrile (AIBN) acted as an initiator to promote the interfacial bonding between mercaptylated boron nitride (BN-SH) and EPDM substrate. Then, the microstructures of the materials such as functional group and microscopic morphology were characterized and analyzed using Fourier transform infrared spectrum (FTIR) and scanning electron microscope (SEM). …”
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The Prevalence of Dermoscopy Use Among Dermatology Residents in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Cross-Sectional Study by Abdullah Almeziny, Rahaf Almutairi, Amal Altamimi, Khloud Alshehri, Latifah Almehaideb, Asem Shadid, Mohammed Al Mashali

“… Abstract BackgroundDermoscopy is a noninvasive technology used to examine the skin’s invisible microstructures in dermatological practice and is gaining prominence as a crucial tool. …”
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In vivo Confocal Microscopy for Corneal and Ocular Surface Pathologies: A Comprehensive Review by Ramirez-Miranda A, Guerrero-Becerril J, Ramirez M, Vera-Duarte GR, Mangwani-Mordani S, Ortiz-Morales G, Navas A, Graue-Hernandez EO, Alio JL

“…Arturo Ramirez-Miranda,1 Jesus Guerrero-Becerril,1 Manuel Ramirez,2 Guillermo Raul Vera-Duarte,1 Simran Mangwani-Mordani,1,3,4 Gustavo Ortiz-Morales,1 Alejandro Navas,1 Enrique O Graue-Hernandez,1 Jorge L Alio5 1Departamento de Córnea y Cirugía Refractiva, Instituto de Oftalmología Fundación Conde de Valenciana IAP, Mexico City, Mexico; 2Departamento de Córnea y Cirugía Refractiva, Asociación para Evitar la Ceguera en México, Hospital Luis Sánchez Bulnes, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Mexico City, Mexico; 3Surgical Services, Department of Ophthalmology, Miami Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Miami, FL, USA; 4Department of Ophthalmology, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami, Miami, FL, USA; 5Research and Development Department, VISSUM Miranza, Alicante, SpainCorrespondence: Arturo Ramirez-Miranda, Instituto de Oftalmologia Fundacion Conde de Valenciana IAP, Chimalpopoca 14, Centro, Cuauhtémoc, Ciudad de México, CDMX, CP 06800, Mexico, Email arturorammir@gmail.comBackground: In vivo confocal microscopy (IVCM) is an advanced imaging technique that enables real-time, high-resolution visualization of corneal microstructures. Its clinical applications have expanded significantly, offering valuable insights into the pathophysiology of various ocular surface and corneal disorders. …”
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Achieving High‐Performance Transcranial Ultrasound Transmission Through Mie and Fano Resonance in Flexible Metamaterials by Jie Chen, Bing Liu, Genshen Peng, Linming Zhou, Chengwei Tan, Jiale Qin, Juan Li, Zijian Hong, Yongjun Wu, Minghui Lu, Feiyan Cai, Yuhui Huang

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Evaluating sensitivity of optical snow grain size retrievals to radiative transfer models, shape parameters, and inversion techniques by J. W. Dillon, C. P. Donahue, E. N. Schehrer, K. D. Hammonds

“…To address this knowledge gap we conducted a laboratory bidirectional reflectance study, using NIR hyperspectral imaging (NIR-HSI) to retrieve grain size metrics for a wide variety of snow microstructures and evaluate them against micro-CT benchmarks. …”
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Structure, Physicochemical Properties and Antioxidant Activities of Pectin Obtained from Different Varieties of Potato Residue by Ruiping GAO, Wei TANG, Mingyan LIANG, Wenbin ZHOU, Li WU, Qiaoyu WU, Ruoruo WANG, Jia LIU

“…Notably, the viscosity of GP and JP was significantly higher than those of HP and YP (P<0.05), which was closely related to the molecular weights of GP and JP being much lower than those of HP and YP, as well as the differences in their microstructures. The emulsifying abilities and emulsion stability of the pectins followed the order of YP> HP>GP>JP, which correlated positively with molecular weight and the proportion and branching degree of RG-I structural domains. …”
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