Optimization of Flaxseed Meal Protein Extraction Process and Study of Protein Structure and Functional Properties by Tingting LUO, Jingjing LI, Haiyue HU, Yajun HE, Yuzhuo LI, Lingxuan ZHAO, Lina WANG, Chen YANG, Jianming WANG

“…The extraction process of FPI was optimized through single-factor and response surface methodology experiments. …”
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Formulation Optimization of Liquid Rapid-Freezing Cryopreservation Solution and Its Application Effectiveness on Tilapia by Ting DUNA, Lanqing PENG, Fanwei DAI, Feiping CHEN, Zheng LUO, Qiongyao WANG, Hailin Yue, Jijun Gong, Mingqiang YE

“…The effects of the four freezing methods on tilapia quality were further investigated using low-field nuclear magnetic resonance (LF-NMR) for water distribution analysis and microscopic/SEM observations of muscle microstructure.【Result】The optimal cryoprotectant formulation comprised 20.00% ethanol, 10.19% propylene glycol, 8.00% NaCl, and 15.00% betaine (mass percentages relative to total solution). …”
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Experimental investigation and parametric optimization of FSW of mineral-reinforced AA6061 matrix composite by Subramanya R Prabhu B, Mervin A Herbert

“…Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) analysis were used to probe the microstructures.…”
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A parametric model of joint-enhanced truss lattices with optimization for superior mechanical properties by Haochen Li, Bingteng Sun, Lingxin Cao, Xin Yan, Lin Lu

“…Advancements in additive manufacturing have enabled the incorporation of microstructures into macroscopic designs, allowing for tailored mechanical properties. …”
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Prediction and optimization of stretch flangeability of advanced high strength steels utilizing machine learning approaches by Tianyang Li, Zheng Yang, Junyi Cui, Wenjie Chen, Rami Almatani, Yingjie Wu

“…Abstract Advanced high strength steels (AHSS) exhibit diverse mechanical properties due to their complex chemical compositions and microstructures. Existing machine learning (ML) studies often focus on specific steel grades, limiting generalizability in predicting and optimizing AHSS properties. …”
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Optimizing hybrid fiber concrete: an experimental analysis of steel and polypropylene fiber composites using RSM by Muhammad Aftab Khan, Qaiser uz Zaman Khan

“…This study investigates the mechanical and microstructural properties of HYFRC through a series of comprehensive experiments. …”
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Optimizing Wear Resistance and Tensile Strength of Nickel-Based Coatings through Tungsten Carbide Reinforcement by Li Zhang, Shengli Li, Chunlin Zhang, Shihan Zhang, Xingang Ai, Zhiwen Xie

“…The coatings were comprehensively evaluated through microstructural analysis, hardness testing, wear resistance assessment, and tensile testing. …”
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Mechanical evaluation and optimal mixing ratios in co-disposal of phosphate mining tailings and waste rock by Gabriel Gomes Silva, Rafael Cerqueira Silva

“…Microscopic and X-ray analyses further highlight the distinct microstructural characteristics influencing the mechanical behavior of the mixtures. …”
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Exceptional superelasticity via heterogeneity-driven texture optimization in equiaxed CuAlMn alloys by Xinghao Li, Ye Cui, Guangda Zhao, Lixin Sun, Yang Zhang, Zhongwu Zhang

“…Realizing high martensitic transformation strain ( ${\varepsilon _{{\text{TS}}}}$ ) orientations that are favorable for superelasticity in equiaxed microstructures remains a major challenge. Here, a novel heterogeneity-driven texture optimization strategy is reported to enhance superelasticity in CuAlMn alloys through controlling high- ${\varepsilon _{{\text{TS}}}}$ orientations. …”
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Optimal protein requirement for rapid and coordinated test growth of juvenile sea urchin (Strongylocentrotus intermedius) by Panke Gong, Haijing Liu, Dan Gou, Weixiao Di, Huinan Zuo, Jun Ding, Yaqing Chang, Rantao Zuo

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Optimizing the Parameters of Spark Plasma Sintering to Enhance the Hardness of MgO/TiC Composites by Sai Ashish Kumar Karanam, R. Rathinam, Pradeep Kumar Mouria, Arnold C. Alguno, Rey Y. Capangpangan, Tariku Achamyeleh, Jose Luis Arias Gonzales, Vijay Kumar Sharma, T. Stephen Livingston

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Personalized Stem Length Optimization in Hip Replacement: A Microscopic Perspective on Bone—Implant Interaction by Su Min Kim, Jun Won Choi, Jung Jin Kim

“…Therefore, this study proposes and validates a method to optimize stem length by considering bone microstructure and daily load. …”
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Microwave-Assisted Optimization of Polyvinyl Alcohol Cryogel (PVA-C) Manufacturing for MRI Phantom Production by Ivan Vogt, Martin Volk, Emma-Luise Kulzer, Janis Seibt, Maciej Pech, Georg Rose, Oliver S. Grosser

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Optimization of Magnetic Field-Assisted Laser Cladding Based on Hierarchical Analysis and Gray Correlation Method by Long Jiang, Kang Qi, Haitao Zhang, Youliang Yu, Qinpeng Sun

“…The validation experiments indicate that the quality of the laser cladding layer can be greatly improved by employing optimal process parameters. The optimized laser cladding layer shows a reduced microstructure size and enhanced wear resistance, indicating the effectiveness of the optimization approach.…”
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A multi-objective optimization framework for functional layer design in solid oxide electrolysis cells by Hassan Salihi, Kisung Lim, Neil Vaz, Sun Dong Kim, Hyunchul Ju

“…The proposed framework offers actionable guidance for balancing microstructural design, performance, and cost of SOECs.…”
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Optimization and characterization of edible film made from glucomannan porang (Amorphophallus oncophyllus) and plasticizer sorbitol by Ramadhan Arif, Lizar Deborah Patricia, Rahayoe Sri, Witasari Lucia Dhiantika

“…FTIR and SEM analysis confirmed the absence of new functional groups and provided insights of film’s microstructure. These characteristics make the film suitable for preserving food products by minimizing moisture transfer. …”
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Optimization of the plasma electrolytic oxidation process parameters on 7075 aluminum alloy using Taguchi method by Erfan Pirhadi Nouri, Saeed Reza Allahkaram, Mehrnaz Gharagozlou

“…The results of electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) also indicated an improvement in corrosion resistance. The microstructure and surface morphology of the optimized coating were examined using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) equipped with energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS), which revealed a typical structure of PEO coatings. …”
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Optimization of Exothermic, Foaming, and Mechanical Properties of Modified Polyurethane as Filling Material for Goaf Sealing Wall by Jianjun Shen, Baihui Ren, Weitao Liu, Chuanpeng Gao, Yingying Hu, Qing Cao

“…Firstly, the reaction temperature of specimens with different contents of polyether polyols was monitored using a dynamic acquisition system; secondly, the effect of polyether polyols, catalysts, and surfactants on foaming property was studied; then, uniaxial compression tests were developed to obtain compressive behavior; finally, the microstructure after uniaxial compression was observed by using a scanning electron microscope (SEM). …”
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Optimizing Bacillus pasteurii spore germination and unveiling impermeability mechanisms in microbial self-healing concrete by Yingying Hu, Weitao Liu, Yutao Zhang, Xuelong Hu

“…MIP and SEM analyses were employed to characterize concrete microstructure. Results showed the alkaline concrete matrix facilitated B. pasteurii physiology, while Ca2+ had no inhibitory effect, enabling calcium-based additives in formulations. …”
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A constitutive model optimizing superalloy performance: The interplay of annealing twins, dislocations, and grain boundaries by Zongpeng Tian, Rui Zhao, Xinshun Diao, Shan Jiang, Debin Shan, Min Wan

“…To elucidate the mechanistic roles of these microstructural features, this study employed high-precision planar argon ion polishing and electron backscatter diffraction to quantitatively characterize the annealing twin volume fraction, dislocation density, and grain size in superalloys heat-treated at various temperatures. …”
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