In Situ-Prepared Nanocomposite for Water Management in High-Temperature Reservoirs by Hui Yang, Jian Zhang, Zhiwei Wang, Shichao Li, Qiang Wei, Yunteng He, Luyao Li, Jiachang Zhao, Caihong Xu, Zongbo Zhang

“…The tailored nanocomposite allows for the precise management of gelation kinetics and microstructure formation, effectively addressing water control and enhancing the plugging effect in high-temperature reservoirs. …”
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Biochar amendment mitigates negative effects of controlled irrigation on paddy soil structure: Insights from micro-pore network analysis by Jiazhen Hu, Shihong Yang, Wim M. Cornelis, Qian Huang, Suting Qi, Zewei Jiang, Haonan Qiu, Yi Xu

“…K correlated well with > 250μm porosity and connected porosity representing microstructure, with correlation coefficients of 0.96 and 0.94. …”
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Effect of Nano-Modified Recycled Wood Fibers on the Micro/Macro Properties of Rapid-Hardening Sulfoaluminate Cement-Based Composites by Chunyu Ma, Liang Wang, Yujiao Li, Qiuyi Li, Gongbing Yue, Yuanxin Guo, Meinan Wang, Xiaolong Zhou

“…In this study, high-performance sulfoaluminate cement (SAC)-RWF composites prepared by modifying RWFs with nano-silica (NS) and a silane coupling agent (KH560) were developed and their effects on mechanical properties, shrinkage behavior, hydration characteristics, and microstructure of SAC-RWF composites were systematically investigated. …”
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Hot press sintering of Y2O3-Al2O3 glasses: Impact of particle size on thermal behaviour, sintering ability and mechanical properties of sintered bodies by Melinda Majerová, Anna Prnová, Jana Valúchová, Monika Michálková, Beáta Pecušová, Michal Žitňan, Róbert Klement, Dušan Galusek

“…The bulk glass ceramic with fine lamellar eutectic microstructure and interesting mechanical properties (Vickers hardness HV=17.6 ± 0.2 GPa, indentation fracture toughness KIC = 4.3 ± 0.3 MPa.m1/2) resulted from the sintering of microspheres milled for 6h under the “gentlest” conditions (milling speed - 200 rpm, and milling balls size - 5 mm in diameter).…”
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Effect of carbon quantum dots on the anticorrosive action of the tin coatings by Taiane Fíngolo Duarte, Victor Magno Paiva, Braulio Soares Archanjo, Clara Muniz da Silva de Almeida, Natasha Midori Suguihiro, Rodrigo José Corrêa, Emerson Schwingel Ribeiro, Eliane D'Elia

“…However, the thickness and microstructure of the material can impact its resistance. …”
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Evolution of local heterogeneity towards flat free energy landscape: Optimization of piezoelectric response in PNN-PZ-PT at morphotropic phase boundary by Shubham Modgil, Varun Kamboj, Mukul Kumar, Arun Kumar Singh, Shobhna Dhiman, Gyaneshwar Sharma, OP Thakur, Sanjeev Kumar

“…The effect of Sm3+doping on the structure, microstructure, dielectric, ferroelectric and piezoelectric properties of 0.55Pb(Ni1/3Nb2/3)O3–0.135PbZrO3–0.315PbTiO3 were investigated. …”
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Preparation and ablation behavior of solid solution ceramic Ta0·2Zr0·8C–SiC matrix-modified C/C composites under high heat flux by Yuanming Zhou, Zhenxiao Tang, Ruizhi Liu, Zhe Zhou, Maozhong Yi, Ke Peng

“…The comparative samples of C/C–ZrC–SiC and C/C–TaC–SiC were also prepared using these same technologies. The microstructure, flexural properties, and ablation performance of the composite were investigated. …”
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Multi-biosensing hairband for emergency health assessment by Ming Li, Ganghua Li, Tong Xu, Yiwen Wang, Ruidong Xu, Xinwei Zhang, Fuxing Chen, Ning Yu, Mingwei Tian

“…Herein, a weavable multi-biosensor array is developed through coaxial wet spinning for real-time multiplex detection of sweat biomarkers (pH, Na+, K+, and Ca2+) and body temperature. The engineered microstructure of the multi-biosensor array exhibits a surface area that is around 200 times larger than that of conventional coated yarns, thereby facilitating directional sweat transport. …”
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Photocatalysis and optical properties of ZnO nanostructures grown by MOCVD on Si, Au/Si and Ag/Si wafers by V. A. Karpyna, L. A. Myroniuk, D. V. Myroniuk, M. E. Bugaiova, L. I. Petrosian, O. I. Bykov, O. I. Olifan, V. V. Strelchuk, O. F. Kolomys, V. R. Romanyuk, K. S. Naumenko, L. O. Artiukh, O. Y. Povnitsa, S. D. Zahorodnia, A. I. Ievtushenko

“…The SEM images of ZnO NS grown on Ag/Si and Au/Si wafers demonstrate more dense surface microstructure compared to ZnO NS grown on bare Si wafers. …”
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Effects of curing age and magnesium slag grinding time on mechanical properties and hydration characteristics of magnesium slag-based backfill materials by Xiaobing Yang, Jian Yang, Xi Wang, Shenghua Yin, Zepeng Yan, Xizhi Zhang, Gongcheng Li, Xun Chen, Yaobin Qi, Wei Chen

“…The grinding activation treatment of MS improves the microstructure characteristics of MS-based backfill and enhances the micro-densification degree of the backfill. …”
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Electromechanical coupling in polaronic ceria by Victor Buratto Tinti, Milica Vasiljevic, Mathias Grønborg, Huaiyu Chen, Valdemar Frederiksen, Innokenty Kantor, Jesper Wallentin, Henrik Bruus, Vincenzo Esposito

“…We deposit thin films at low temperatures to promote microstructure disorder, i.e. nano-crystallinity, where the oxygen vacancies have low mobility due to high grain boundary interface densities. …”
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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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ZIF-8-loaded decellularized porcine annulus fibrosus bioadhesive enhances rotator cuff tendon-to-bone healing in a rat model by Xiping Jiang, Hui Xu, Xinyue Sun, Xuefan Yang, Yuxuan Xia, Wen Xue, Yaohua He, Yaohua He

“…Optimal component ratios were determined using lap shear strength testing. The microstructure, Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectra, swelling behavior, and degradation properties of the materials were characterized. …”
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Succinimidyl Alginate-Modified Fibrin Hydrogels from Human Plasma for Skin Tissue Engineering by Ana Matesanz, Raúl Sanz-Horta, Alberto Gallardo, Cristina Quílez, Helmut Reinecke, Pablo Acedo, Diego Velasco, Enrique Martínez-Campos, José Luis Jorcano, Carlos Elvira

“…The mechanical and microstructure properties of these new hydrogels were evaluated, as were their biocompatibility and potential to create 3D skin models in vitro. …”
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Impaired intestinal calcium absorption and osteopathy in ICR/Mlac-hydro mice with hypoparathyroidism and severe hydronephrosis by Panan Suntornsaratoon, Kannikar Wongdee, Nithipak Thammayon, Jarinthorn Teerapornpuntakit, Nattapon Panupinthu, Wacharaporn Tiyasatkulkovit, Sarawut Lapmanee, Krittikan Chanpaisaeng, Surachai Chantip, Narattaphol Charoenphandhu

“…Ultra-high resolution micro-computed tomography further revealed defects in the trabecular bone microstructure, consistent with several abnormalities of bone histomorphometric parameters, e.g., reductions in osteoblast surface, active erosion surface, mineral apposition rate and bone formation rate. …”
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Characteristics of specific surface area N2 adsorption and desorption method in the characterization of cow dung particles and their efficient combustion products by Meng ZHAO, Buying HOU, Yuanchao LIANG, Xiaoying LIU, Linjie WU, Xiaolong JIAO, Xingbo LAN

“…For this reason, the microstructure of cow dung particles with different particle sizes and their combustion products under different working conditions was visually observed by transmission electron microscopy. …”
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Performance of foam concrete containing low-temperature calcined clay as a partial replacement of Portland cement by Alassane Compaore, Kicoun Jean-Yves N’Zy Toure, Desmond Edem Primus Klenam, Tabiri Kwayie Asumadu, John David Obayemi, Nima Rahbar, Charles Migwi, Abdallah Sarroney Merenga, Winston Oluwole Soboyejo

“…Properties evaluated included fresh and dry density, workability, porosity, compressive and flexural strengths at 7, 14, and 28 days, ultrasonic pulse velocity (UPV), water absorption, thermal conductivity, and microstructure. Workability improved with increasing W/B ratio and density but decreased with higher MK content. …”
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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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Screw pull-out force predictions in porcine radii using efficient nonlinear µFE models including contact and pre-damage by Pia Stefanek, J. D. Silva-Henao, J. D. Silva-Henao, Victoria Fiedler, A. G. Reisinger, A. G. Reisinger, Dieter H. Pahr, Alexander Synek

“…However, the detailed representation of bone microstructure, along with the inclusion of nonlinear material and contact, and pre-damage due to pre-drilling and screw-insertion, constitute significant computational demands and restrict model sizes. …”
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Antibacterial Properties of Plasma-activated Water on Escherichia coli and Its Effect on Storage Quality of Duck Fillets by Shilong JU, Junqi LI, Lanting DENG, Liyuan NIU, Daodong PAN, Lihui DU

“…The antibacterial activity of PAW was evaluated by analyzing its active substances, and examining the reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels, Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, and microstructure changes of Escherichia coli (E. coli) treated with PAW. …”
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