Innovative fiber-reinforced self-compacting concrete using activated slag from sugar factory lime waste by Hadi Bahmani, Davood Mostofinejad

“…Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) analysis was performed to assess the microstructure, and a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) was carried out using the IMPACT 2002+ method to evaluate environmental impacts. …”
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Compositional criteria to predict columnar to equiaxed transitions in metal additive manufacturing by Ryan Brooke, Duyao Zhang, Dong Qiu, Mark A. Gibson, Mark Easton

“…Efforts are focused on designing alloy compositions to achieve fully equiaxed microstructures, thereby eliminating the mechanical anisotropy commonly associated with the large columnar grains in additively manufactured alloys. …”
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Mechanical and transportation characteristics of gangue geopolymer aggregate slurry by Shibin ZHU, Xiaodong WANG, Boqiang WU, Chen XU, Xiaoyu HU, Ganggang XU, Le HAN, Yuehong ZHANG

“…By controlling aggregate particle size and content, uniaxial compressive strength tests, low-field nuclear magnetic resonance (LF-NMR), and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) were employed to analyze the mechanical properties, pore distribution, and microstructure of the cured slurry. Additionally, rheological tests and slump flow tests were conducted to evaluate the transport characteristics of the slurry. …”
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Stability and vibration analyses of tapered columns resting on one or two-parameter elastic foundations by Masoumeh Soltani, Foudil Mohri

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Supramolecular Co-Assembled Fmoc-FRGDF/Hyaluronic Acid Hydrogel for Quercetin Delivery: Multifunctional Bioactive Platform by Xian-Ni Su, Yu-Yang Wang, Muhammed Fahad Khan, Li-Na Zhu, Zhong-Liang Chen, Zhuo Wang, Bing-Bing Song, Qiao-Li Zhao, Sai-Yi Zhong, Rui Li

“…Furthermore, the impact of Que co-assembly on the microstructural evolution and physicochemical properties of the hydrogel was characterized. …”
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New rock typing method for diagenetically modified carbonate reservoirs by E. Shvalyuk, A. Thistiakov, N. Bah, A. Mukhametdinova, A. Ryabukhin, M. Spasennykh

“…The defined rock types have distinguishable microstructures that confirm validity of the rock classification approach.All the entities of the KØS index are used for reserves calculations and commonly measured during routine core analysis: this enables its implementation at the most carbonate fields.…”
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Quasi-in situ electron backscatter diffraction analysis of twinning–detwinning behavior in AZ31 magnesium-alloy rolled plates subjected to compression loading in different directio... by Le Zhou, Guiyuan Ren, Tianqi Huang, Zhi Wang, Feng Wang, Ziqi Wei, Pingli Mao, Zheng Liu

“…Understanding the microstructural evolution and twinning behavior of magnesium alloys under different deformation geometries is important for the development of high-strength and high-toughness magnesium alloys.…”
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Synthesis and characterization of ceramic refractories based on industrial wastes by G. A. Khater, M. Romero, A. López-Delgado, I. Padilla, A. A. El-Kheshen, M. M. Farag, M. S. Elmaghraby, N. H. S. Nasralla

“…Densification parameters, morphology, microstructure and electrical properties were also studied to evaluate the effect of the formed phases on the properties of fired materials. …”
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Ultrafine dendritic Cu particles for extremely fast pressure-assisted sintering under air and pore-free bond lines by Sang Hoon Jung, Jong-Hyun Lee

“…Furthermore, the formation of a near-full-density bond line microstructure without dendritic particle shapes or coarse voids was achieved. …”
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CCL2 Inhibitor Bindarit Improve Postoperative Cognitive Function by Attenuating Pericyte Loss-Related Blood–Brain Barrier Disruption and Neuroinflammation by Hui Yuan, Bo Lu, Daofan Sun, Junping Chen, Xiangming Fang

“…Western blotting assessed CCL2 expression in the hippocampus, immunofluorescence evaluated PC coverage, BBB integrity, and neuroinflammation, and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) examined BBB microstructure. …”
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Risk of fragility fracture is aggravated during bone regeneration processes in osteoporotic sheep. by Juan J Toscano-Angulo, Juan Mora-Macías, Pablo Blázquez-Carmona, Juan Morgaz, Rocío Navarrete-Calvo, Jaime Domínguez, Esther Reina-Romo

“…It provides a deeper understanding about the complex multiscale dynamics of bone mineral density, microstructure and chemical composition across different bone tissues, locations and time points.…”
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Effects of Different Freezing Methods on the Quality Characteristics of Boletus edulis Bull.: Fr. by HUANG Xinyue, WANG Haidan, LI Ronghui, YU Lijuan, ZHANG Guicui, HE Daiqin, MA Feifei

“…The samples treated with LNF at −80 ℃ exhibited the tightest binding with water. The microstructure of the slowly frozen samples was ruptured and shrunk with pores. …”
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Biochemical and biomechanical characterization of an autologous protein-based fibrin sealant for regenerative medicine by Eduardo Anitua, Ander Pino, Roberto Prado, Francisco Muruzabal, Mohammad Hamdan Alkhraisat

“…The coagulation kinetics and the microstructure were compared. Their rheological profile and biomechanical behavior were also recorded. …”
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Progressive iron overload in middle-aged mice impairs olfactory function, triggers lipid oxidation and induces apoptosis by Lin Deng, Lin Deng, Lin Deng, Qihui Luo, Qihui Luo, Yucong Liu, Yucong Liu, Yao Wang, Yao Wang, Zongliang Xiong, Zongliang Xiong, Hongping Wang, Lu Zhao, Lanlan Jia, Lanlan Jia, Riyi Shi, Chao Huang, Chao Huang, Zhengli Chen, Zhengli Chen

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Deposition and Characterization of Cu-Enhanced High-Entropy Alloy Coatings via DC Magnetron Sputtering by Arcadii Sobetkii, Laurentiu-Florin Mosinoiu, Stefania Caramarin, Dumitru Mitrica, Laura-Madalina Cursaru, Alexandru-Cristian Matei, Ioan-Albert Tudor, Beatrice-Adriana Serban, Mihai Ghita, Nicoleta Vitan, Julia Witt, Ozlem Ozcan, Bogdan Postolnyi, Alexander Pogrebnjak

“…Deposition parameters were varied to select the optimal values. Microstructural evaluations using SEM-EDS (scanning electron microscopy and energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy), XRD (X-ray diffraction), and AFM (atomic force microscopy) revealed uniform, dense coatings with good adhesion composed of dendritic and interdendritic BCC (body-centered cubic) and FCC (face centered cubic) structures, respectively. …”
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The influence of dynamic deformation on the mechanisms in TWIP steel by M.B. Jabłońska, K. Jasiak, R. Chulist, M. Tkocz, M. Kostka, K. Kowalczyk, A. Królicka, Z. Gronostajski

“…The aim of this work was to establish a connection between the deformation mechanisms of dislocation slip and twinning with the strain rate and the actual sample temperature related to the plastic deformation work conversion into heat in TWIP steel.Microstructure characterization involved microscopic observation considering light and electron microscopy methods as well as synchrotron analysis. …”
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Achieving strength-ductility synergy in M50 bearing steel via electroshock treatment: experiments and atomic simulation by Long Chen, Yanli Song, Kai Wu, Junhao Hu, Lin Hua, Jue Lu, Jianjun Su

“…To achieve the synergistic enhancement of strength and ductility of bearing steel, a high-energy transient electroshock treatment (EST) process is proposed in this study. The evolution law of EST process parameters on microstructure and mechanical properties of M50 bearing steel is investigated in detail. …”
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Cognitive impairment and vulnerability of cholinergic brain network in the Alzheimer’s continuum: free-water imaging based on diffusion tensor imaging by Simin Zhao, Yuting Nie, Lulu Wen, Xinzuo Qin, Liyuan Huang, Changbiao Chu, Miao Qu, Miao Qu

“…The cholinergic brain network is a key hub for cognitive function, and microstructural changes detected by free water imaging in this system may be associated with cognitive impairment in Alzheimer’s disease (AD). …”
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Antibacterial activity and physicochemical characterization of bioplastic films based on cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) starch and rosemary (Salvia rosmarinus) essential oil by Diana Paola Navia Porras, Luis Gabriel Poveda Perdomo, Cuervo Mulet, Jessica Esparza Estrada, Joaquin Hernández Umaña

“…Film microstructure showed good adhesion to bioplastic components in the matrix. …”
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Reusability limits of microblades in periodontal tunneling surgery: Impact on cutting efficiency, morphology, roughness, and clinical safety by Renata Oliveira Ribeiro Horn, Carlos Nelson Elias

“…The results showed a statistically significant increase in cutting force and surface roughness after three reuses. Microstructural degradation was evident after the third use, indicating compromised clinical efficiency. …”
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