Permeability and Microstructure of a Saline Intact Loess after Dry-Wet Cycles by Jian Xu, Chang Ren, Songhe Wang, Jingyu Gao, Xiangang Zhou

“…CT scan images imply the damage to soil microstructure induced by dry-wet cycles and salt weathering, corresponding to the decline of the mean CT value (ME) and the increase of both crack ratio and fractal dimension of crack network.…”
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Investigation of microstructural evolution of irradiation-induced defects in tungsten: an experimental–numerical approach by Salahudeen Mohamed, Qian Yuan, Dimitri Litvinov, Jie Gao, Ermile Gaganidze, Dmitry Terentyev, Hans-Christian Schneider, Jarir Aktaa

“…The CD model reliably predicts the irradiation-induced microstructure in neutron-irradiated W, considering loops, voids and C15 clusters, while integrating the current state-of-the-art knowledge on radiation damage evolution and W energetics.…”
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Associations of Handgrip Strength and Testosterone With Cerebral White Matter Hyperintensity and Microstructural Injury by Yuna Li, Shan Tian, Yuan Qiao, Chaohua Cong, Junting Yang, Shanshan Cao, Xirui Zhu, Lei Zhao, Panlong Li, Jingjing Su

“…Conclusions Our study revealed that greater HGS was linearly associated with reduced WMH volume and less white matter microstructural injury, mediated by STT. Improving muscle function may contribute to deferring white matter damage and preventing stroke and dementia, offering a feasible secondary prevention measure for CSVD.…”
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Influence of Utilization of Natural Waste Fibers Pyrolysis on Mechanical Properties and Microstructure of Concrete by Piotr Smarzewski, Martin T. Palou, Manal Moustafa, Magdy El-Yamany, A. Serag Faried, W. H. Sofi, Taher A. Tawfik

“…Analyzes of the concrete microstructure revealed that the treated fibers were not damaged. …”
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Effect of Sodium Sulfate Solution Coupled with Wetting–Drying Cycles on the Properties of Nano-Alumina-Modified Concrete by Kai Gao, Dun Chen, Chunqing Li, Guoyu Li, Yuncheng Mao, Xuyang Wu, Anshuang Su, Hang Zhang, Xu Wang

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On understanding the influence of microstructure on pure tungsten machinability: A micro-end milling case by Jinxuan Bai, Zhiwei Xu, Wenbin Zhong, Maomao Wang, Linmao Qian

“…The influences of different microstructures on surface and subsurface responses, as well as cutting forces and tool damage characteristics, were identified. …”
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Electrochemical and Microstructural Characterization of Cr-Coated NdFeB in Neutral Wet Environment by Vincent Abanihi, Kenneth Adama, Ikenna Onyeachu

“…In this work, 0.5 µm of chromium (Cr) film was sputtered on a sintered NdFeB–based magnet and the resistance to corrosion and microstructural damage was investigated in 3.5% NaCl solution with respect to an uncoated magnet. …”
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Xe Ion Irradiation-Induced Microstructural Evolution and Hardening Effect of Nickel-Base Superalloy by Yu Hou, DeHui Li, YanLing Lu, HeFei Huang, WeiGuo Yang, RenDuo Liu

“…The irradiated Ni-based superalloy was characterized with transmission electron microscopy (TEM), XRD, and nanoindenter to determine the changes in microstructural evolution and nanoindentation hardness. …”
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Performance Evaluation and Microstructural Assessment of Industrial Solid Waste as Sustainable Additives for Expansive Soil by Muhammad Nadeem, Sami Ullah, Mohammad Arsalan Khan, Shanxiong Chen, Meshel Q. Alkahtani, Mohammad Mursaleen, Rania Salih, Dildar Ali, Li Jian, Jamal Ahmad, Saiful Islam

“…Expansive soils pose significant challenges in civil engineering due to their susceptibility to volumetric changes, leading to structural instability and damage in infrastructure. This study evaluates the performance and microstructural characteristics of industrial solid waste materials (Class F-fly ash and ground granulated blast-furnace slag) as additives for stabilizing expansive soils. …”
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Research progress on the development, microstructure and properties of Mo–Re alloys for space nuclear reactors by Wenjun Gao, Jingyi Tuo, Yujun Pan, Xuefei Huang, Hui Wang

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Effective modulation of electric field distribution through microstructuring of indium tin oxide films by Jialin Ji, Kangqi Yi

“…This study proposes a transparent conductive thin film microstructure capable of effectively modulating the optical properties of the film. …”
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Investigating the rheological properties and microstructural analysis of Nano-expanded Perlite modified asphalt binder by Saeid Hesami, Mohammad Mahzari, Saeid Sobhi, Mohammad Ali Bay

“…This study aims to improve asphalt binder performance and damage resistance in asphalt pavements by incorporating Nano-Expanded Perlite (NEP) as a modifier. …”
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Preliminary study of multiple diffusion MRI in defining brain microstructural changes in hypertensive individuals by Yan Li, Rui Xiao, Jie Yang, Hongfu Dan, Hengping Wu, Limei Han, Zhongqin Liu, Jianquan Zhong, Hao Feng

“…Purpose: to use multiple diffusion models to characterize the microstructural changes in the brains of patients with hypertension. …”
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Association of plasma neurofilament light chain with microstructural white matter changes in Down syndrome by Herminia Diana Rosas, Nathaniel David Mercaldo, Yasemin Hasimoglu, Melissa Petersen, Lydia R. Lewis, Florence Lai, David Powell, Asim Dhungana, Ali Demir, David Keater, Michael Yassa, Adam M. Brickman, Sid O'Bryant

“…Neurofilament light chain (NfL) is a support protein within myelinated axons released into blood following axonal damage. In this study we investigated cross‐sectional relationships between WM microstructural changes as measured by diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) and plasma NfL concentration in adults with DS without dementia. …”
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Microstructural properties and cavitation behavior of hypereutectic Al-Si alloy obtained by rheocasting process by Milena Ćosić, Pavlović Zagorka Aćimović

“…A rheocasting process was used to refine the as cast microstructure and improve the mechanical properties of Al18wt%Si alloy. …”
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Exploring the impact of CO2 sequestration on plastic properties, mechanical performance, and microstructure of concrete by Clinton Pereira, Rishi Gupta

“…CO2 primarily reacts with calcium hydroxide in concrete to form calcium carbonate (CaCO3), thereby densifying its microstructure and improving its compressive strength by 10–20%. …”
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Mechanism of mechanical strength degradation and microstructure evolution of anthracite induced by supercritical carbon dioxide by Yichao JIA, Dong YANG, Xudong HUANG, Dingwei SUN, Liguo HE

“…In order to reveal the effect of supercritical carbon dioxide on the mechanical strength and microstructure of anthracite in the process of CO2 injection into deep coal seams, takes anthracite as the research object, the degradation characteristics of coal by supercritical carbon dioxide under two constant temperatures (40 ℃ and 60 ℃) were investigated. …”
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Mechanical Response and Damage Characteristics of Frozen–Thawed Sandstone Across Various Temperature Ranges Under Impact Loads by Dejun Liu, Hai Pu, Kangsheng Xue, Junce Xu, Hongyang Ni

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The effects of cyclic-strengthening interrupted aging on the microstructure evolution and stress corrosion resistance of aluminum alloy by Chen Yuqiang, Ran Guanglin, Lu Dingding, Song Yufeng, Zhi Qian

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Microstructural Stability and Creep Behavior of a Re/Ru Single-Crystal Nickel-Based Alloy by Ning Tian

“…By testing the creep properties of a Re/Ru-containing single-crystal alloy specimen and examining the microstructural evolution of the allow at different stages of creep using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM), the deformation and damage mechanisms of the alloy under ultra-high temperature conditions were investigated. …”
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