Nanopore structure of PLA@SF aligned composite electrospun fiber membrane enhances growth behavior of peripheral nerve cells by Tao Feng, Yanfang Liu, Yehua Lv, Yang Shao, Lifeng Niu, Daguo Mi

“…IntroductionOptimizing the physical microstructure of nerve grafts and enhancing their biological functions to create a microenvironment that favors the regeneration of damaged nerves can significantly improve the recovery of damaged nerve function. …”
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Surface Brillouin Scattering in Disordered Optical Fibers With Transverse Anderson Localization Guiding Mechanism for Evaluation of Longitudinal Structural Fluctuations by Sheng Liang, Yongxin Zhang, Xin Wang, Xinzhi Sheng, Shuqin Lou, Bo Lin, Mingli Dong, Lianqing Zhu

“…The average sensitivity of BFS to the air-fill fraction is simulated to obtain an optimal performance in practical application. This paper is an interesting theoretical enlightenment for combining the novel concepts of surface-BS and DOF, also a useful exploration of longitudinal structural evaluating method for special optical fibers with microstructures.…”
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Enhancing joint efficiency in friction stir welding of PA66 using an induction-heated threaded pin and glass fiber reinforcement by Ammar Elsheikh, Mohamed Ahmed Elmosalamy, Ninshu Ma, Ibrahim Eldeeb, Ezzat Showaib, Saad Ebied

“…Among the tested conditions, a rotational speed of 1000 RPM and welding speed of 20 mm/min resulted in optimal heat input, promoting uniform fiber dispersion and stable vortex flow within the nugget zone. …”
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Investigation on the development and characterization of barkcloth-velvetleaf fiber composites using Taguchi-grey relational analysis for sustainable food packaging applications by Richard Tukamuhebwa, Milon Selvam Dennison, Joseph Valerian Tesha

“…The rising demand for biodegradable and sustainable packaging materials has generated delicate interest in natural fiber composites, with barkcloth-velvetleaf fiber composites providing a renewable alternative for food packaging applications. …”
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Investigation of void content in Borassus flabellifer fiber/epoxy bio-nanocomposite using hyperparameter tuned ANN and response surface methodology optimisation by Suresh Thirupathi, Venkatachalam Gopalan, Elango Mallichetty

“…The optimized combination (1 wt% fiber content, 75 µm fiber mesh size and 1 wt% h-BN nanofiller) yielded 1.90% lowest void content after experimentation. …”
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Enhancing Compressive and Crush Performance of 3D-Printed ABS Thin-Walled Tubes Through Glass Fiber Reinforcement and Polyurethane Foam Infusion by Ali Sadooghi, Seyed Jalal Hashemi, Sadegh Mirzamohammadi, Farzad Rahmani, Kaveh Rahmani

“…The SEM images also highlighted the transition from brittle to ductile failure modes, particularly in samples with optimal glass fiber content. This research demonstrates that the strategic combination of glass fibers and PU foams, coupled with detailed microstructural analysis, can significantly enhance the structural integrity of 3D-printed components. …”
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SIFAT MEKANIK BAHAN GESEK REM KOMPOSIT DIPERKUAT SERAT BAMBU by Sutikno -, S. E. Sukiswo, S. S. Dany

“…The contents of bamboo fiber and metal powder in the mixing were optimized, each composition of other components was fixed, its effects on mechanical properties and microstructure were investigated. …”
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Synergistic Effects of Hollow Glass Microspheres and Sisal Fibers in Natural Gypsum-Based Composites: Achieving Lightweight, High-Strength, and Aesthetically Superior Construction... by Chang Chen, Yuan Gao, Shaowu Jiu, Yanxin Chen, Yan Liu

“…Such optimizations were realized with HGMs at a particle size of 80 um and a composition of 20 vol.%, alongside sisal fibers present at a concentration of 0.3 vol.%. …”
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Enhancing mechanical strength and reducing drying shrinkage in high-volume fly ash mortar: Synergistic effects of steel fibers and nano-SiO2 by Junliang Zhao, Jingjing Huang, Zhongkun Wang, Dongyan Wu, Gengying Li

“…Furthermore, mercury intrusion porosimetry (MIP) tests demonstrated that the addition of nano-SiO2 and steel fibers markedly decreased the average and median pore sizes in the mortar, resulting in a more optimized pore structure distribution.…”
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Optimization of enzymatic hydrolysis process of distiller's grains based on response surface method by PANG Qiong, XUE Shasha, LI Zhuoyuan, ZHAO Jia, HAO Jianwei, SHI Shengli, LIU Xiaoxia, LUO Aiguo

“…In order to improve the enzymatic hydrolysis efficiency of distiller's grains and promote the resource utilization of distiller's grains, using distiller's grains as the raw material and the yield of reducing sugar as the evaluation index, combined with the single factor test results, the significant factors were screened by Plackett-Burman tests, and the enzymatic hydrolysis process conditions of distiller's grains were optimized by response surface method. The microstructure of raw material, Fenton reagent pretreated and enzymatic hydrolyzed distiller's grains were observed by scanning electron microscope (SEM). …”
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Microscopic phase evolution mechanism of lithium slag and fiber synergistically enhancing concrete toughness: Perspective of preventing coal-rock dynamic disasters through energy a... by Xuyang Bai, Junwen Zhang, Yulin Li, Zeyu Liu, Zhixiang Song, Yang Zhang, Xukai Dong, Shaokang Wu, Weizheng Xu, Xian Li

“…Furthermore, scanning electron microscopy-energy dispersive spectroscopy (SEM-EDS) was used to reveal the interfacial pore state and element distribution of the internal microstructure of concrete. The results show that PVA fiber bars can play the role of a “skeleton bridge” to improve the toughness of materials. …”
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Optimized design of ultra-high performance concrete matrix based on multifactor interaction by Yingxue Wang, Shutong Yang, Wanxiu Wu, Zhongke Sun, Zhenhua Ren

“…The thoroughly evaluated optimized UHPC showed enhanced workability, mechanical properties, durability, and microstructural characteristics. …”
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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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3D-Printed Lightweight Foamed Concrete with Dispersed Reinforcement by Magdalena Rudziewicz, Adam Hutyra, Marcin Maroszek, Kinga Korniejenko, Marek Hebda

“…These results underscore the importance of optimizing fiber type, concentration, and processing methodologies to achieve tailored performance in fiber-reinforced cementitious mixtures. …”
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Study on Performance Optimization of Red Mud–Mineral Powder Composite Cementitious Material Based on Response Surface Methodology by Chao Yang, Qiang Zeng, Jun Hu, Wenbo Zhu

“…In this study, response surface methodology (RSM) was integrated with advanced microstructural characterization techniques to optimize the performance of red mud–slag composite cementitious materials through multi-factor analysis. …”
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Development and Performance Analysis of Coconut Coir Waste-Based Recycle Papers for Cooling Pad Applications by Agus Dwi Anggono, Agung Setyo Darmawan, Agus Yulianto

“…This study investigates the tensile strength, tearing strength, and microstructure of recycled paper produced using 70 g HVS waste paper, coconut husk fibers, NaOH as a chemical treatment, and tapioca powder as an adhesive. …”
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Process parameter optimization of laser beam machining for AISI -P20 mold steel using ANFIS method by Abdullah Eaysin, Sarower Kabir, Ebru Gunister, Nur Jahan, Amir Hamza, Muhammad Ali Zinnah, Adib Bin Rashid

“…This study employed a fiber laser beam for precise machining of AISI P20 mold steel. …”
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Innovations and Applications in Lightweight Concrete: Review of Current Practices and Future Directions by Diptikar Behera, Kuang-Yen Liu, Firmansyah Rachman, Aman Mola Worku

“…Although challenges persist in cost and workability, the convergence of hybrid fiber systems, optimized mix designs, and sophisticated multi-scale modeling is expanding the applicability of LWC across demanding structural, marine, and prefabricated contexts. …”
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Controlled Growth of ZIF-8 Membranes on GO-Coated α-Alumina Supports via ZnO Atomic Layer Deposition for Improved Gas Separation by Nahyeon Lee, Yun-Ho Ahn, Jaheon Kim, Kiwon Eum

“…Notably, the GO layer influenced the microstructure, leading to an increase in permeance with rising temperatures. …”
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Effect of titanium dioxide (Tio2) nanoparticles on the wear rate of marine journal bearings made of composite materials by Suadad Noori Ghani, Ali Sadiq Alithari, Hala Salman Hasan

“…A scanning electron microscope (SEM) was also used to analyze the microstructure and particle distribution, and the images confirmed the optimal homogeneity of the sample and the effectiveness of the fiber and nanoparticle distribution in enhancing performance.…”
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