Impact of Pumice Substitution on Mortar Properties: A Case Study on Mechanical Performance and XRD Analysis by Pablo Julián López-Gonzalez, Rodrigo Vivar-Ocampo, Humberto Raymundo González-Moreno, Oscar Moreno-Vazquez, Efrén Meza-Ruíz, Sergio Aurelio Zamora-Castro, David Reyes-González, Joaquin Sangabriel-Lomeli

“…This research examines the mechanical behavior and microstructural features of alternative mortars in which pumice acts as a partial cement replacement. …”
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Electric field-assisted embedding of fiber optic sensors in structural materials for structural health monitoring by Xinchang Zhang, Joshua Daw, Charles Payne, Bibo Zhong, Austin Fleming, Zilong Hua, Jorgen Rufner

“…Samples fabricated under optimal conditions passed helium leak testing, confirming effective interfacial bonding. Microstructural characterization revealed excellent fiber-matrix adhesion and interdiffusion of elements across the interface. …”
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Antifungal mechanism of carvacrol and osthole can disrupt cell structure integrity and interfere with energy metabolism in Neopestalotiopsis ellipsospora by Huifang Liu, Jianmei Yao, Rongxiu Yin, Chiyu Ma, Lulu Li, Wen Yang, Zhiwei Lei

“…Plants are rich in bioactive compounds that are safe, non-toxic, and biodegradable. In this study, we evaluated the antifungal activities and mechanisms of 11 plant extracts against N. ellipsospora.MethodsThis study evaluated the antifungal activity of 11 plant extracts against N. ellipsospora of tea gray blight disease and systematically examined the impacts of osthole and carvacrol on the mycelial morphology, mycelial weight, cell microstructure, membrane permeability, various biochemical substrate levels and related gene expression levels of N. ellipsospora.ResultsThe results showed that carvacrol and osthole exhibited significant antifungal effects among 11 plant extracts with EC50 values of 24.40 and 9.38 mg/L, respectively. …”
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Electrochemical corrosion influencing the Al beryl alloy system subjected to extrusion process by K.G. Sagar, Bincy Rose Vergis, Bharath K. Devendra, P. SampthKumaran

“…The sample so prepared are tested for various properties, including hardness, grain size, density, porosity and corrosion resistance. Microstructural and scanning electron microscopic analysis were conducted to examine the surface and structure of the alloy samples. …”
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Preparation and Sealing Performance of a New Coal Dust Polymer Composite Sealing Material by Bo Li, Junxiang Zhang, Jianping Wei, Qiang Zhang

“…Moreover, the mechanical property and microstructure of the CP were also analyzed to evaluate the sealing performance of this material. …”
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Aquafaba and Cinnamon Essential Oil for the Production of Biodegradable and Compostable Wine Vineyard Waste-Based Material by Sergio Moraga-Bustos, Yessica Rivas, Ricardo Villalobos, Marcela Jarpa-Parra

“…Four formulations were prepared, and their mechanical, physicochemical, and antifungal properties were assessed. (3) The incorporation of CEO significantly reduced water absorption, while formulations containing Aq exhibited the highest mechanical resistance, likely due to synergistic interactions between proteins and polysaccharides that modified the microstructure of cellulose fibers. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) images supported these findings. …”
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Puck 3D-based modeling and validation of progressive failure in instrumented glass fiber-reinforced polypropylene via the split-disk test by B. Meemary, D. Vasiukov, M. Lagardère, L. Rozova, S. Chaki

“…The numerical models adopt real microstructural details according to optical microscopic analysis. …”
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Zuogui Wan attenuates ovariectomy-induced osteoporosis via the GH/IGF1 axis and related pathways by Yujie Ma, Pei Li, Changheng Song, Yuhan Wang, Qiqi Yan, Ying Yang, Wenjie Li, Xinyu Wan, Ruyuan Zhu, Jiayi Ma, Yanjing Chen, Haixia Liu, Zhiguo Zhang

“…ZGW treatment effectively ameliorated the diminished bone mineral density and compromised bone microstructures observed in OVX rats. Furthermore, ZGW administration to OVX rats increased bone tissue expression levels of RUNX2, BMP2, OSX, OC, and OPG. …”
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Effect of Hawthorn Powder on Physical, Functional, and Sensory Characteristics of Set-Type Yogurt by Jingjing Wang, Zeyuan Kang, Lifei Tang, Wenpei Qiu, Yuxin Wang, Tao Zhang, Daodong Pan, Maolin Tu

“…Notably, the antioxidant activities, including the DPPH radical, hydroxyl radical scavenging rate, and Fe²⁺ chelating activity, reached 68.2 ± 4.9%, 81.6 ± 0.5%, and 72.2 ± 2.0%, respectively, and were higher than those of ordinary yogurt. Microstructural observation revealed that appropriate hawthorn powder concentration promoted homogeneous protein network formation, contributing to improved texture stability. …”
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Influence of white etching layer on rolling contact behavior at wheel-rail interface by Qinglin Lian, Guanyu Deng, Hongtao Zhu, Huijun Li, Xi Wang, Zhiming Liu

“…Stress changes along the rail depth matched with the previously reported microstructure evolutions. The current work revealed that the maximum difference in contact stress between the wheel passages of rail matrix and the WEL region (noted as stress variation) rises with the increase of loading pressure, the value of a/b, and Sr; but drops with the friction coefficient (μ). …”
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The application of diffusion tensor imaging in patients with mild cognitive impairment: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Xinle Zhao, Xinle Zhao, Mengyue You, Wenyu Ren, Wenyu Ren, Lixin Ji, Yongbo Liu, Meng Lu

“…The overall pooled WMD and its 95% CI were −0.03 [−0.04, −0.03], with statistically significant differences in all brain regions except for the occipital lobe and the posterior limb of the internal capsule.ConclusionDTI technology can identify microstructural damage in the brain white matter of MCI patients, which holds significant implications for early diagnosis and intervention.…”
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Enhancement of geotechnical properties of lateritic gravels from metamorphic rocks in Cameroon with quicklime to improve road construction material quality by Arnaud Ngo’o Ze, Roger Firmin Donald Ntouala, Jean Francis Lobe Bille, Christophe Enock Embom, Vincent Laurent Onana, Robert Medjo Eko, Georges Emmanuel Ekodeck

“…This study conducted geological, microstructural, and geotechnical analyses on medium-grade metamorphic rock-derived lateritic gravels (MS-DLG) and low-grade metamorphic rock-derived lateritic gravels (CS-DLG) to evaluate the impact of the genesis of lateritic gravels and quicklime addition on their geotechnical characteristics for road construction purposes. …”
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Diffusion Tensor Imaging Magnetic Resonance Imaging Assessment in a Clinical Trial of Autologous Dendritic Cell Transfer for Diabetic Kidney Disease: A Molecular Approach by Ernaldi Kapusin, Aditya Pratama Lokeswara, Yudo Rantung, Bhimo Aji Hernowo, Jonny Jonny, Chrismis Novalinda Ginting, Terawan Agus Putranto

“…This research aims to evaluate the therapeutic impact of autologous dendritic cell transfer by examining its effects on renal microstructural changes as assessed through Diffusion Tensor Imaging (DTI) MRI, alongside the analysis of key inflammatory biomarkers, namely Matrix Metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9) and Intercellular Adhesion Molecule-1 (ICAM-1). …”
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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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Design of Laser Welding Parameters for Joining Ti Grade 2 and AW 5754 Aluminium Alloys Using Numerical Simulation by Mária Behúlová, Eva Babalová, Miroslav Sahul

“…The results of numerical simulation were verified by experimental temperature measurement during laser beam welding applying the TruDisk 4002 disk laser. The microstructure of produced weld joints was assessed by light microscopy and scanning electron microscopy. …”
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The durability of mechanical properties of flexible waterproofing membranes used on ventilated terraces under long term exposure to high temperatures by Barbara Francke, Ewelina Kozikowska, Ewa Sudoł, Marta Zawadzka, Vadim Griniov, Agnieszka Starzyk

“…The action mechanism of the ageing processes was investigated by analysing the microstructure of the cross-sections of the tested samples using SEM. …”
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The Effect of Steel Fiber Content on the Workability and Mechanical Properties of Slag-Based/Fly Ash-Based UHPC by Gaoyu Liao, Rui Wu, Mier He, Xiangchen Huang, Linmei Wu

“…Flowability, compressive strength, flexural behavior, impact resistance, and microstructure were evaluated. Results show that increasing fiber content significantly reduces workability, with fly ash-based mixes showing better flowability than slag-based ones. …”
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Effect of intercritical annealing time and processing route on the tensile and shear mechanical properties of dual-phase (DP) steel by Sina Mirzamohammadi, Hamed Mirzadeh, Reza Mahmudi

“…In summary, this work emphasized the importance of the processing route and close control of the intercritical annealing time for the improvement of microstructure and mechanical properties of DP steels as the flagship of advanced high-strength steels (AHSSs).…”
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LOCAL MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF ATMOSPHERIC SPRAYED MOLYBDENUM COATINGS DEPOSITED WITH CASCADED PLASMA TORCH by Jakub Antoš, Petra Šulcová, Kateřina Lencová, Šárka Houdková, Josef Duliškovic, Jan Hajšman, Karolína Burdová, Antonín Račický

“…In this paper, mechanical properties of atmospheric plasma sprayed molybdenum coatings on steel (S235) substrate are evaluated. Optimization of spraying parameters for spherical Mo powder sprayed by cascaded plasma torch SinplexPro is carried out and the influence on final microstructure, mechanical and tribological properties of molybdenum coatings is analysed.…”
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Study on Road Performance and Electrothermal Performance of Poured Conductive Asphalt Concrete by Zhenxia Li, Tengteng Guo, Yuanzhao Chen, Yu Lu, Xiangjie Niu, Xiao Yang, Lihui Jin

“…And the ice melting efficiency of poured conductive asphalt concrete was evaluated by indoor deicing test. Finally, the microstructure characteristics were analyzed by SEM. …”
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