Composite Materials of Epoxy Resin–W System for Radiation Shielding Against Gamma Radiation by A. A. Rotkovich, D. I. Tishkevich, S. A. German, A. A. Bondaruk, S. V. Leonchik, E. S. Dashkevich, V. M. Fedosyuk, A. V. Trukhanov

“…Сomposite materials based on the epoxy resin–W system with varying W content (0–80 %) were obtained using the method of chemical curing. Microstructural investigations of the samples showed that with increasing W content there is a more uniform distribution of grains in the epoxy resin matrix could be observed. …”
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Experimental and numerical investigation of sliding wear of heat-treated 316L stainless steel additively manufactured by Germán Omar Barrionuevo, Héctor Calvopiña, Alexis Debut, Cristian Pérez-Salinas

“…Stress relief slightly alters the wear response, while heat treatment modifies the microstructure, reducing the sliding wear resistance. …”
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Effect of lysine-assisted ultrasonic and vacuum tumbling treatment on the quality of chicken breast meat in canned foods by Xiaoyu Xu, Huimin Liu, Peizi Sun, Dongmei Li

“…The texture, moisture mobility and distribution, microstructure, and sensory acceptability of the chicken meat were evaluated. …”
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Investigation on the thermal performance of MgO-filled basalt Fiber/PLA composites for high-temperature industrial applications by Thandavamoorthy Raja, Yuvarajan Devarajan, Jayanta Kumar Nath, Swapnil M Parikh, Krishna Kumar Shukla, Sunil Kumar M, Lokesh Verma

“…Scanning electron microscopy confirmed improved fiber–matrix adhesion and reduced microstructural defects. The novelty of this work lies in the synergistic use of MgO and basalt fibers in a PLA matrix, offering a sustainable route to high-temperature composite design. …”
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Effect of accelerated carbonation on fine cement paste aggregates by Marión Bustamante, Viviana Letelier, Bruno Wenzel, Cristian Torres, Estefania Loyola, José Marcos Ortega

“…Accelerated carbonation is suggested as a potential alternative for carbon dioxide sequestration, which also improves the microstructure of recycled concrete aggregates. In this study, the carbonation parameters of model aggregates derived from cement pastes with two different water/cement ratios (i.e., 0.5 and 0.7) were evaluated in order to maximize the benefits of the carbonation process on their density and absorption. …”
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Comparative analysis of bobbin tool and one-step double-acting tool in friction stir welding of aluminum AA1100 by Yudha Eko Widyantono, Yoshihiko Uematsu, Ilhamdi, Sulardjaka, Jos Istiyanto, Muizuddin Azka, Nurul Muhayat, Triyono

“…Results indicated that the bobbin tool produced rougher beads and tear defects due to its design, while the one-step double-acting tool, particularly at a 2 mm offset, yielded cleaner, more uniform welds with fewer defects and enhanced material control. Microstructural analysis showed that the stir zone exhibited uniform grain refinement, and the Heat-Affected Zone (HAZ) benefited from finer grain structures due to improved heat management. …”
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Optimization of Submerged Arc Welding through Voltage Variation to Achieve Superior Mechanical Properties Using P355N Base Material by B. Dorel Cioroagă, Vasile George Cioată, Ana Socalici, Emanoil Linul, Iosif Hulka, Iasmina-Mădălina Anghel

“…Significant changes were identified in microstructure, mechanical properties, and the shape and size of the welded joints. …”
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Ultrasound-Assisted Extraction and Microencapsulation of <i>Durvillaea incurvata</i> Polyphenols: Toward a Stable Anti-Inflammatory Ingredient for Functional Foods by Nicolás Muñoz-Molina, Javier Parada, Angara Zambrano, Carina Chipon, Paz Robert, María Salomé Mariotti-Celis

“…The microparticles (mean diameter, 2.75 µm) exhibited a uniform morphology, shell formation, glassy microstructure, and suitable physicochemical properties (moisture, 3.4 ± 0.1%; water activity, 0.193 ± 0.004; hygroscopicity, 30.3 ± 0.4 g/100 g) for food applications. …”
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The impacts of freeze-thaw cycles on polypropylene fiber-reinforced clayey soil stabilized with alkali-activated fly ash by Arash Rajaee, Nafiseh Talebi, Saeed Abrishami

“…While initial FTCs caused no mass loss, subsequent cycles led to increased mass loss and remained below 2 % for all samples. Microstructural analysis results corroborated UCS test results. …”
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Diffusion of Hydrogen Isotopes in Zirconium Alloys by Long WANG, Zhi-hao HONG, You-zhi WANG, Zi-kai LIU, Xiao-qian ZHANG, Tian-guang ZHANG, Long ZHANG

“…Combining atomistic simulations with continuum-scale models enables researchers to elucidate the complex interactions between hydrogen atoms, alloying elements, and microstructural features. Additional studies are necessary to investigate the diffusion of hydrogen isotopes in zirconium alloy in the near future.…”
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Metal Release and Cell Viability of 316L Stainless Steel Sputter-Coated with N-Doped a-C:H Coatings by António Fróis, João Ricardo Marques, Luís Santos, Marco Peres, Katharina Lorenz, Cristina Santos Louro, Ana Cristina Santos

“…Tests on the corrosion extracts were then performed by using monocultures of macrophages and fibroblasts, and their coculture; and cell viability was evaluated via the MTT test. Results show an overall inhibition of the SS corrosion, which enhanced the in vitro biocompatibility with a minimal effect on the coatings’ microstructure. …”
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Effect of supercritical CO2 permeation on Poly(vinylidene fluoride) at high temperatures and pressure applied to offshore flexible pipes by A. Ingrassia, M.R. Tagliari, E. Pilla, F.P. Santos, W.C. Guaglianoni, M.F. Borges

“…The temperature influence on the transport coefficients is correlated with the material microstructure and a comparison with literature data is presented. …”
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Experimental and Theoretical Study of the Thermal Shock Behavior of Insulating Refractory Materials by Anabella Mocciaro, Ricardo Anaya, María Florencia Hernández, Diego Richard, Nicolás Maximiliano Rendtorff

“…These findings suggest that controlled porosity and microstructure are key factors in improving the thermal performance and durability of insulating refractory materials in high-temperature applications.…”
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Automated system for high-throughput process-structure-property dataset generation of structural materials: A γ/γ′ superalloy case study by Thomas Hoefler, Ayako Ikeda, Toshio Osada, Toru Hara, Kyoko Kawagishi, Takahito Ohmura

“…We present an automated high-throughput method capable of gathering 2400 data points relating processing conditions, microstructure geometry and yield strength in just 13 days. …”
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Nanostructured Coatings Based on Langmuir–Blodgett Films of Perfluorodecanoic Acid for Flexible Sensors for the Analysis of Lead Ions in Water by G. B. Melnikova, D. V. Sapsaliou, T. N. Tolstaya, I. V. Korolkov, S. A. Chizhik, N. N. Zhumanazar, A. S. Baranova, M. V. Zdorovets

“…Techniques for modifying TeMs based on PET with a monolayer coating based on PFDA by the Langmuir‒Blodgett method, and with two-layer coatings, formed by soaking PET TeMs/PFDA in xylenol orange solutions have been developed. The microstructure and local mechanical properties of the sensor surface were studied by atomic force microscopy, and the wettability and values of the specific surface energy of PET TeMs before and after modification were evaluated using the ''sessile'' drop method. …”
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Elucidating the metabolic mechanisms and active constituents of ZuoGui Wan in combatting postmenopausal osteoporosis: A metabolomics and network pharmacology approach by Yanchen Feng, KaiKai Shi, Dingming Li, Shunzhi Yang, Xue Dang, Jinyao Li, Yan Chen, Jianping Yao, Yunke Zhang, Lu Sun, Feixiang Liu

“…Result: ZGW reversed OVX-induced bone loss by enhancing bone density and improving bone microstructural integrity. Initially, 14 prototype components were identified in the serum of OVX rats following ZGW intervention. …”
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The addition of natural clay and industrial and agricultural waste on the performance of green and sustainable concrete by Inzimam Ul Haq, Ayub Elahi, Atif Khan, Afsar Ali, Qadir Bux alias Imran Latif Qureshi, Aïssa Rezzoug, Mohd Aamir Mumtaz

“…Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) was conducted to evaluate the microstructure and morphology of the developed concrete mixtures. …”
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Synergistic Effects of Furfurylated Natural Fibers and Nanoclays on the Properties of Fiber–Cement Composites by Thamires Alves da Silveira, Felipe Vahl Ribeiro, Cristian Conceição Gomes, Arthur Behenck Aramburu, Sandro Campos Amico, André Luiz Missio, Rafael de Avila Delucis

“…The combination of furfurylated fibers and functionalized nanoclay provided the best results in maintaining a compact microstructure, reducing water absorption, and improving mechanical resilience. …”
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Injectable Hydrogel Combined with Nucleus Pulposus-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells for the Treatment of Degenerative Intervertebral Disc in Rats by Feng Wang, Li-ping Nan, Shi-feng Zhou, Yang Liu, Ze-yu Wang, Jing-cheng Wang, Xin-min Feng, Liang Zhang

“…In vitro, the biocompatibility, microstructure, and induced differentiation effect on NPMSC of the hydrogel were studied. …”
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Enhancing Mechanical and Tribological Enhancing Mechanical and Tribological Properties of 3D-Printed Dental Photopolymer Resin Using Hydroxyapatite Nanoparticles by Rochmadi, Kuncoro Diharjo, Ubaidillah, Joko Triyono, Eko Surojo, Abdurrahman Hanif, Bhre Wangsa Lenggana, Seung-Bok Choi

“…Morphological analysis using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) provided insights into HA distribution and the resulting microstructural changes. The design approach incorporated HA nanoparticles to enhance molecular stiffness and promote a mechanical interlocking effect within the resin matrix. …”
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