Sintering-driven optimization of multi-ionic SDC-Na2CO3 nanocomposite electrolytes for low-temperature solid oxide cell applications by Maria Carmenza Diaz Lacharme, Andrea Bartoletti, Katia Monzillo, Riccardo Ceccato, Francesco Parrino, Emanuela Callone, Sandra Dirè, Vincenzo Vaiano, Alessandra Sanson, Angela Gondolini, Alessandro Donazzi

“…The impact of sintering temperature on phase composition, microstructure, conductivity, and stability was systematically studied. …”
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Enhancing the performance of iron-based binders with seawater and CO2 sequestration by V Chandralega, M Shanmugasundaram, David Stone

“…The samples were cured under controlled CO2 conditions and evaluated through compressive strength tests, and microstructural analysis, XRD, and FTIR results. …”
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Deformation twinning and hcp-to-fcc phase transformations of CP-Ti induced by long-term static compressive stresses at ambient temperatures by Tong Yin, Lingfeng Pan, Zijie Zhou, Zhenhua Dan, Hui Chang, Lian Zhou

“…Microstructural evolution and phase transformation of Gr. …”
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A finite difference method for thermal behaviour and stress analysis during laser directed energy deposition considering airflow convection effects by Zhichao Yang, Yichao Dun, Lida Zhu, Jinsheng Ning, Miao Yu, Peihua Xu, Shuhao Wang, Pengsheng Xue, Bo Xin

“…Thermal behaviour in directed energy deposition (DED) governs both the microstructural evolution of deposited layers and the distribution of residual stresses. …”
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Enhanced strength and ductility in Mg-9Gd-4Y–2Zn-0.5Zr alloy under high-temperature compression enabled by the LPSO phase by Rui Guo, Yihao Dong, Xi Zhao, Qiang Wang, Fulei Zhu, Yayun He, Qian Yin, Zhao Zhang

“…In particular, the dynamic precipitation of the lamellar LPSO phase during deformation inhibited DRX nucleation and triggers the strong basal texture, in contrast to the behavior of pre-existing lamellar LPSO phases. These microstructural disparities induce the superior strength-ductility synergy of the CC alloy relative to CN alloy during high-temperature compression at 400 °C. …”
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Gastric Hyperplastic Polyp Associated with Proliferation of Xanthoma Cells Observed by Magnification Narrow-Band Imaging Endoscopy by Shoji Hirasaki, Motoharu Kubo, Atsushi Inoue

“…Magnification narrow-band imaging endoscopy (GIF-H260Z, Olympus) revealed long microcapillaries in the polyp but did not reveal disappearance of the mucosal microstructure or irregular branched capillaries. Endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) was performed. …”
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Activated Bentonite for Physical, Mechanical, and Durability Properties of Concrete—A Review by Tsion Amsalu Fode, Yusufu Abeid Chande Jande, Thomas Kivevele

“…Therefore, the present study detail reviewed the effect of activated bentonite at different heating temperatures and replacement doses of bentonite on the durability, physical, mechanical, and microstructural properties of concrete. Also, environmental and economic beneficiary of employing activated bentonite in concrete is evaluated. …”
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Effect of Re-steaming Treatment and Secondary Retrogradation on the Quality of Liuzhou Luosifen Rice Noodles by LIU Rong, WANG Dan, LI Yue, HUANG Yongchun

“…In order to explore the effects of the treatment with re-steaming and secondary retrogradation on the quality of Liuzhou Luosifen rice noodles, rice noodles were subjected to re-steaming and secondary retrogradation after initial retrogradation for 2 or 4 h and evaluated for cooking quality, texture characteristics, color, thermodynamic characteristics and microstructure. …”
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Effect of MICP on reinforcement corrosion of cement concrete exposed to the marine environment by Loïc Kevin Youssa Tchamou, Caihong Xue

“…The investigation involved a comprehensive evaluation of the mechanical properties, chloride penetration, corrosion performance, self-healing ability, and microstructural analysis of concrete samples treated with microbial-induced carbonate precipitation (MICP) exposed to seawater (SW) and sodium chloride (NaCl) solutions. …”
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Porous Crumb Structure of Leavened Baked Products by H. A. Rathnayake, S. B. Navaratne, C. M. Navaratne

“…Several image analysis methods are available for analyzing microstructural features of porous crumb structure, which can directly affect the mechanical and sensorial properties of the final product. …”
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Investigation of mechanical properties of AlSi3Cr alloy by Marialaura Tocci, Annalisa Pola, Lorenzo Montesano, G. Marina La Vecchia, Mattia Merlin, Gian Luca Garagnani

“…In the present paper, microstructural and mechanical properties of an innovative AlSi3Mg alloy were studied. …”
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Application of shot peening to improve fatigue properties via enhancement of precipitation response in high-strength Al–Cu–Li alloys by Michal Jambor, Libor Trško, Ivo Šulák, Filip Šiška, Sara Bagherifard, Mario Guagliano, Zuzana Florková

“…The effects of different treatments based on combined ageing and severe shot peening on residual stresses, hardness, microstructural characteristics, and fatigue properties were evaluated and critically discussed. …”
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Effect of Residual Stress on the Mechanical Properties of FSW Joints with SUS409L by Yeong-Seok Lim, Sang-Hyuk Kim, Kwang-Jin Lee

“…Residual stress measurement with hole-drilling method; mechanical property evaluation including tensile test, Charpy impact test, and fatigue test; and microstructure observation were conducted. …”
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What is the pathophysiology of inflammation-induced cortical injury in the perinatal brain? by Sharmony B. Kelly, Alistair J. Gunn, Rodney W. Hunt, Robert Galinsky

“…The combined use of early electroencephalography monitoring with neuroimaging techniques that enable detailed evaluation of brain microstructure, and the use of therapeutics that successfully target systemic and central nervous system inflammation could provide an effective strategy for early detection and therapeutic intervention.…”
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Electron beam powder bed fusion of Ti–1Al–8V–5Fe: Defying post-processing need with high strength and outstanding ductility by X.Z. Zhang, Q. Zhou, W.D. Zhang, J.Z. Niu, Y.B. Qin, P.C. Zhang, J. Wang

“…In this study, we demonstrate that Ti–1Al–8V–5Fe (Ti-185) alloy, fabricated via electron beam powder bed fusion (EB-PBF), can simultaneously achieve high strength and outstanding ductility without any post-process heat treatment. Microstructural and mechanical evaluations were conducted on samples from the top, middle, and bottom regions of the as-fabricated components. …”
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Fabrication of Ultrathin Al Foils by Accumulative Pack Rolling: Influence of Pack Materials by Ning Nie, Rui Wang, Guanyu Deng, Hui Wang, Pengfei Wang, Anh Kiet Tieu, Huijun Li, Lihong Su

“…The effects of the pack sheets on surface morphology, thickness reduction, and microstructural evolution were investigated. Key surface roughening behaviors, including ridging and particle-like surface roughening, were observed on the inner surface, which influences the roughening and thinning behavior of the target Al foils. …”
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Influence of the surface roughness, lubrication and grinding on tribological properties of the c35 steel shot-peened surfaces by Martin Vicen, Otakar Bokůvka, Libor Trško, Richard Joch, Jozef Bronček, Ružica Nikolić, Robert Ulewicz

“…The experimental work included verification of the steel’s chemical composition (as compared to the standard values), the heat treatment, evaluation of the material’s microstructure, measurement of the mechanical properties, the shot-peening treatment and evaluation of the magnitude of the compressive residual stresses, measurement of the surface roughness profiles and the friction tests. …”
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Comminution‐Induced Transient Frictional Behavior in Sheared Granular Halite by Chengrui Chang, Hiroyuki Noda, Yohei Hamada, Chao Huang, Tao Ma, Gonghui Wang, Tetsuo Yamaguchi

“…Micro‐X‐ray tomography revealed the evolution of microstructure from distributed grain comminution to progressive shear localization for these two regimes. …”
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Experimental study on Brazilian splitting characteristics of heat damaged hot dry granite by WU Xinghui, ZHANG Shukun, ZHONG Hui, ZHU Yu, GU Shuxi

“…The experimental results show that the thermal damage process changes the microstructure of the rock, leading to two types of crack initiation patterns during the splitting process. …”
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Experimental Study of Alkali-Activated Cementitious Materials Using Thermally Activated Red Mud: Effect of the Si/Al Ratio on Fresh and Mechanical Properties by Kai Guo, Haifeng Dong, Junyi Zhang, Liqing Zhang, Zhiping Li

“…Compressive strength decreases, while drying shrinkage increases with a higher initial Si/Al ratio. Microstructural analyses revealed that a low Si/Al ratio and alkali activator modulus enhance the dissolution of precursors to form C–(A)–S–H gels, which increase the compressive strength. …”
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