Steel Chips as a Raw Material for MEX by Catarina Duarte Batista, Maria Teresa Freire Vieira

“…The 3D objects resulting from chip powders had a refined microstructure, showing an increase of 15% in the microhardness when compared with the those resulting from commercial powders.…”
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In-situ surface modification and bulk alloying of anti-bacterial Cu-bearing stainless steel using selective laser melting by Liu Kun, Ioi Lei Wang, Lap Mou Tam, Kin Ho Lo, Ruidi Li, Chi Wai Chan, Valentino A.M. Cristino, Chi Tat Kwok

“…In this study, Cu-bearing stainless steel Fe-Cr-Ni-Cu with different Cu contents (4 and 8 wt%) were prepared by surface modification and bulk alloying using selective laser melting (SLM) and their microstructure, metallurgical properties, hardness, corrosion resistance and antibacterial efficacy were evaluated. …”
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Functionalized sodium alginate composite films based on double-encapsulated essential oil of wampee nanoparticles: a green preservation material by Jinman He, Wanli Zhang, Gulden Goksen, Mohammad Rizwan Khan, Naushad Ahmad, Xinli Cong

“…The films were then analyzed to determine their physical properties and thermal stability, and also to examine their microstructure and intermolecular forces using SEM, FTIR, and XRD techniques. …”
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HARDNESS OF NITRIDED LAYERS TREATED BY PLASMA NITRIDING by Zdeněk Joska, Zdeněk Pokorný, Jaromír Kadlec, Zbyněk Studený, Emil Svoboda

“…This paper focuses on the description of the mechanical properties of nitrided layers in the two most widespread austenitic stainless steels AISI 304 and AISI 316L. The microstructure and properties of nitrided layers were evaluated by metallography and microhardness measurement. …”
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Comparative Review of Rotary Friction Welding Between Aluminium and Copper Alloys for Enhanced Joint Strength by Riyan Ariyansah, Aditya Rio Prabowo, Nurul Muhayat, Bagus Anang Nugroho, Triyono Triyono

“…This study evaluates and compares the effectiveness of friction stir welding on aluminium and copper alloys with the aim of improving the strength of the resulting joints. …”
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Effect of Nitriding on Mechanical Properties and Sulfide Stress Corrosion Resistance of Forged Supermartensitic Stainless Steel UNS S41426 by L. F. Guedes, R. R. M. de Sousa, E. M. Souza, J. A. C. Velasco, M. Cindra-Fonseca, S. S. M. Tavares

“…The effects of the microstructure were evaluated by X-ray diffraction and scanning electron microscopy. …”
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Mechanical characterization of femoral popliteal artery: experiments, histology, and model comparison by Renye Cai, Aoling Liu, Qingkun Hu, Jie Lu, Heng Zhang, Chunyu Kong, Yiwei Zhu, Xiaolong Gu, Xuwen Lai, Zhi-Qiang Feng, François Peyraut

“…Histopathological analysis revealed the microstructural changes in the arterial samples after stretching, including partial rupture of elastic fibers, rearrangement and distribution of collagen fibers, and morphological changes in smooth muscle cells (SMCs). …”
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Stochastic reynolds equation for magnetohydrodynamics micropolar fluid and surface roughness in squeeze-film lubrication characteristics of rough parallel rectangular plates by B.S. Asha, H.M. Shivakumar, B.N. Hanumagowda, Jagadish V. Tawade, Barno Abdullaeva, Manish Gupta, Murali Gundagani, Taoufik Saidani, Nadia Batool

“…The findings offer valuable insights for designing advanced lubrication systems in engineering applications where microstructural effects and magnetic fields are present.…”
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Effect of Hot Isostatic Pressing Treatment on Refractory High-Entropy Alloy WTaMoNbV Produced by Laser Powder Bed Fusion Process by Tomer Ron, Avi Leon, Maxim Bassis, Zhan Chen, Amnon Shirizly, Eli Aghion

“…This was carried out by examining the functional properties of this HEA in terms of mechanical and environmental performance. The microstructure of the tested HEA was evaluated using optical microscopy, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and X-ray diffraction (XRD). …”
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Reinforced Concrete with Graphene Oxide: Techno-Economic Feasibility for Reduced Cement Usage and CO2 Emissions by D. Domínguez-Santos, P. Muñoz, J. O. Morales-Ferreiro, C. Acuña, D. E. Diaz-Droguett, Elvira Villaro

“…Concrete samples with varying GO contents underwent mechanical strength testing, as well as microstructural analysis including SEM, XPS, and Raman spectroscopy. …”
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Plasma electrolytic oxidation deposited HAp-Ta2O5 composite coatings on Ti6Al4V for biomedical applications: The importance of Ta2O5 reinforcing phase by Milad Hosseini, Jafar Khalil-Allafi, Mir Saman Safavi

“…The denser and rougher coatings were fabricated when 1.5 g/L of Ta2O5 nanoparticles were added to the solution. The favorable microstructural properties of the HAp-1.5 g/L Ta2O5 composite coating resulted in a notable improvement in the mechanical properties, i.e., >40% increase in both microhardness and bonding strength compared to HAp. …”
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Assessment of MgO and captured CO2 in deep mixing applications: Electrical properties and environmental impacts by Yizhao Liu, Songyu Liu, Guangyin Du, Yong Yang

“…Furthermore, CO2 sequestration in MgO-mixing columns is positively correlated with electrical resistivity, and the average anisotropy coefficient of 0.96 indicates good column uniformity. Microstructural analyses identify nesquehonite, dypingite/hydromagnesite, and magnesite as significant contributors to strength enhancement. …”
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High performance synthetic fiber-reinforced concrete mixed with nanoparticles: A proof-of-concept green railway sleeper product by Radhika Sridhar, Satjapan Leelatanon, Monthian Setkit, Thanongsak Imjai, Elhem Ghorbel, Boksun Kim

“…This paper investigates the effects of nanoparticles and fibers on the durability and microstructural properties of mortar and concrete, aiming to create a high-performance railway sleeper product as an alternative sustainable material in the market. …”

Transcriptomic and metabolomic analysis reveals hepatic lipid metabolism disruption in Japanese quail under polystyrene microplastics exposure by Xinxin Zhang, Lingyang Jing, Xiaoqing Pei, Qingyu Zhang, Hongfeng Zhao

“…The results showed that 0.02 mg/kg and 0.4 mg/kg PS-MPs exposure caused increasing food and water intake with weight gain and liver lipid droplets accumulation while 8 mg/kg PS-MPs exposure induced decreasing food and water intake with weight loss. Moreover, both microstructural damage and ultrastructural injury indicated liver malfunction by PS-MPs exposure. …”
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Antibacterial Activity of Phloretin Against <i>Vibrio parahaemolyticus</i> and Its Application in Seafood by Siyang Chen, Wenxiu Zhu, Yiqun Zhan, Xiaodong Xia

“…After PHL treatment, alterations in the cell morphology, cell microstructure, and intracellular contents of <i>V. parahaemolyticus</i> were assessed. …”
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Progress on the Quality of Animal/Plant Protein and Fish Surimi Mixed Gel by Xinyue ZHANG, Wenhao GENG, Miaomiao TIAN, Xin LIANG, Xinrong LI, Xinru FAN, Qiancheng ZHAO

“…The animal and plant proteins can effectively improve the gel properties, water holding capacity and microstructure of surimi by promoting the cross-linking between proteins and inhibiting the activity of surimi protease, respectively is expounded. …”
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Physical properties of Alaska pollock surimi gel as affected by emulsified level and heating rates by Van-Thi Nguyen, Emiko Okazaki

“…Physical variables such as color, water holding capacity (WHC), rheological characteristics, microstructural features, and physical attributes were used to evaluate the effects of electrical factors and oil particle dispersion on the gel qualities. …”
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Individualized surgical management of supratentorial hypertensive intracranial hemorrhage: a retrospective study using 3D Slicer and diffusion tensor imaging by Haifeng Lin, Haiyan Zhao, Jianmin Wang, Enqi Wu, Taiping An

“…Abstract Background This study aims to evaluate the outcomes of individualized surgical interventions tailored to patients with non-traumatic supratentorial intracranial hemorrhage. …”
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The effect of construction moisture content on the mechanical, shear and environmental characteristics of clay stabilized with cement and CS: A micro and macro study by Sansan Matajinimvar, Asskar Janalizadeh Choobbasti, Saman Soleimani Kutanaei

“…This study comprehensively investigated for the first time the simultaneous effects of moisture content, CS replacement ratio, and curing time on the engineering, microstructural, and environmental performance of stabilized soil. …”
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Influence of Commercial Saturated Monoglyceride, Mono-/Diglycerides Mixtures, Vegetable Oil, Stirring Speed, and Temperature on the Physical Properties of Organogels by Omar Gerardo Rocha-Amador, Jose Alberto Gallegos-Infante, Qingrong Huang, Nuria Elizabeth Rocha-Guzman, Martha Rocio Moreno-Jimenez, Ruben F. Gonzalez-Laredo

“…Once these data were obtained, X-Ray diffraction was applied to selected samples and a microstructure lattice was confirmed. Commonly, the only conditions that affect crystallization have been analyzed (temperature, solvent, gelator, and cooling rate). …”
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