Preparation of nanoparticle-stabilized foam fracturing fluid and its foam stabilization mechanism by YANG Zhaozhong, ZHENG Nanxin, ZHU Jingyi, LI Xiaogang

“…The stabilization mechanism study is revealed by the SNP aggregation at Plateau is observed in the foam microstructure which can block the drainage channels. …”
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Intergranular Corrosion of Low Cr Ferritic Stainless Steel 429 Evaluated by the Optimized Double Loop Electrochemical Potentiokinetic Reactivation Test by Xiao-lei Li, Yi-fan Ni, Yi-ming Jiang, Jin Li, Li Li

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Evaluation of the bone structure surrounding photofunctionalized implants using the fractal analysis method: a split-mouth randomized clinical study by Hamed Farsiani, Nilsun Bagis, Elif Polat Balkan, Fatma Karacaoglu, Zülal Deniz Güner, Kaan Orhan

“…Conclusions PF appears to enhance osseointegration by improving bone microstructure as shown by increased FD values. FDA is a reliable imaging-based proxy for evaluating implant-related bone changes. …”
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Mechanical evaluation of a novel resin infiltrated lithium-disilicate ceramic network versus resin infiltrated feldspathic ceramic network by Mariam Adel, Moustafa Aboushlieb, Nour A. Habib

“…Porosity percentage and microstructure were investigated. Single crowns were milled from the newly fabricated PILN blocks and from Vita Enamic then fracture load test was performed. …”
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Design of precursors and pH factors for enhancing the performance of nickel-based catalysts for anion exchange membrane water electrolysis by Eon-ju Park, Chiho Kim, Jooyoung Lee, Shin-Woo Myeong, Hoseok Lee, Sungjun Heo, Song Jin, Minjeong Park, Oi Lun Li, Sung Mook Choi

“…Notably, the nitrate-based NiO (N-NiO) exhibited superior catalytic activity and durability, attributed to its favorable microstructure and charge transfer capabilities. In addition, to verify universality of the N-NiO study and to assess the water electrolysis performance, we synthesized a binary compound, nickel–cobalt oxide (NCO), by incorporating Co, and evaluated its electrochemical performance in an AEMWE single-cell system. …”
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A new opportunity for biomass-derived carbon in highly stable Li-O2 battery: A review by Guanjun Liu, Shaojie Qin, Xiping Zhang, Dan You, Yanjia Zhang, Xiaoyuan Zeng, Yiyong Zhang, Ziyi Zhu, Yingjie Zhang, Xue Li

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Evaluation of the effects of Artemisia annua L. essential oil on the physicomechanical, structural, and antimicrobial properties of edible film based on fish gelatin by Maryam allahyari, Seyed Fakhreddin Hosseini, Maria Carmen Gómez-Guillén

“…Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) imaging confirmed that the ternary films containing AEO had a continuous, smooth, and homogeneous microstructure, indicating compatibility between the components. …”
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Evaluation of clogging resistance, strength, and durability in high-strength pervious concrete with recycled concrete aggregate, sustainable binder, and hydrophobic treatments by Trinh Nhat Ho Tran, Harsimranpreet Kaur, Chai Jaturapitakkul, Montakan Senalohit, Mang Tia, Jian Zou, Weerachart Tangchirapat

“…A novel approach using sustainable binder replacements, including high-volume ground bottom ash (GBA), fly ash (FA), and calcium stearate (CS), was adopted. HSPC mixtures were evaluated for compressive strength, void ratio, permeability, water absorption ratio (WAR), clogging resistance, water contact angle, and microstructural properties using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS), and X-ray diffraction (XRD). …”
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Preparation and Stability Evaluation of Pumpkin Seed Oil Microcapsules Using Pumpkin Seed Protein-Modified Flaxseed Gum as Wall Material by Zhanxia LIU, Hongbin WU

“…The effects of different PSP/MFG mass ratios on the interfacial tension, storage stability, stability, encapsulation efficiency, microstructure, and in vitro digestion release characteristics of pumpkin seed oil microcapsules were investigated. …”
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Evaluating fractal value of mandibular ramus and condylar volume in patients undergoing orthognathic surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Mehran Rahbar, Ali Sharifi, Javad Hayati Garjan, Mojtaba Sheykhian

“…Abstract Aim The aim of the present study was to evaluate condylar volume and mandibular ramus in patients undergoing orthognathic surgery. …”
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Interfacial bonding, texture evolution, and mechanical properties of different structured extruded Mg-7Gd-4Y-1Zn-0.2Zr and Mg-3Zn-1Al-1Ca-0.5Mn composites by Abdul Malik, Faisal Nazeer, Sehreish Abrar, Chunlong Cheng, Zheng Chen, Ahmed M. Fouda

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Evaluation of Fracture Toughness of γ-Phase Containing Cemented Carbides by Using Through-Thickness Micronotches Shaped by Ultrashort Pulsed Laser Ablation by Marc Serra, Ramon Batista, Núria Cinca, Elena Tarrés, Emilio Jiménez-Piqué, Pablo Moreno, Luis Llanes

“…Moreover, similar experimental work was conducted in a plain WC-Co system with similar microstructural features. It is shown that machining of a through-thickness micronotch by means of ultra-short pulsed laser ablation is a reliable and efficient method for fracture toughness evaluation of γ-phase containing hardmetals. …”
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Effect of aggregate type on moisture susceptibility of modified cold recycled mix asphalt: evaluation by mechanical tests and Surface Free Energy method by Hassan Latifi, Nahid Amini

“…Moreover, scanning electron microscope (SEM) images were obtained for better understanding of mixture's microstructure. Also, effect of using granite, limestone and recycled asphalt pavement (RAP) aggregates was evaluated. …”
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Characterization and evaluation of joint properties of friction stir welded AA7075/GNPs joints obtained using square and cylindrical threaded tools by Rahul Biradar, Sachinkumar Patil, Nagamadhu M, Priyaranjan Sharma, Filipe Fernandes

“…This study investigates the joint properties and microstructural features of friction stir-welded (FSWed) AA7075 aluminum alloy composites reinforced with 1 wt % of graphene nanoplatelets (GNPs). …”
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Radio frequency-assisted hot air drying of pacific white shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei): drying kinetics, product quality and composition evaluation by Xiao-Ting Xuan, Ning Yu, Tian Ding, Hai-Tao Shang, Yan Cui, Xu-Dong Lin, Lin Zhu

“…The results demonstrated that RFHAD showed faster drying rate and also ensured better product quality in terms of texture property, astaxanthin content, color quality, rehydration rate and microstructure of shrimp. Furthermore, RF wave could significantly reduce the formation of bitter amino acids (p < .05) and showed no significant difference in the content of umami amino acid. …”
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Spatial mapping of the localized corrosion behavior of a magnesium alloy AZ31B tungsten inert gas weld by Leslie G. (Bland) Miller, Corey M. Efaw, Rebecca F. Schaller, Kari Higginbotham, Steve D. Johns, Paul H. Davis, Elton Graugnard, John R. Scully, Michael F. Hurley

“…Sections of a magnesium alloy, AZ31B, joined with tungsten inert gas (TIG) welding, were examined with scanning electrochemical microscopy (SECM) and scanning Kelvin probe force microscopy (SKPFM) to investigate corrosion mechanisms by correlating observed corrosion behavior with weld-affected microstructural variations. Insight into the changing nature of the galvanic couples between weld zones and at localized microgalvanic sites were investigated using SECM and SKPFM to map both electrochemically active regions and Volta potential differences across the weld-affected zones. …”
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Interpretable Machine Learning Framework for Non-Destructive Concrete Strength Prediction with Physics-Consistent Feature Analysis by Teerapun Saeheaw

“…SHAP analysis reveals that polynomial features capture physics-consistent interactions, with the <i>Curing_age × Er</i> interaction achieving dominant importance (SHAP value: 4.2337), aligning with established hydration–microstructure relationships. When accuracy differences fall within measurement uncertainty ranges, the framework provides practical advantages through enhanced uncertainty quantification (±1.260 MPa vs. ±1.338 MPa baseline) and actionable engineering insights for quality control and mix design optimization. …”
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Evaluation of 3D Printing of Cereal–Legume Starch-Based Gels Formulated with Red Adzuki Bean and Germinated Brown Rice Flour by Ran Liu, Yu Zhuang, Jiakai Song, Liuyang Shen, Yanling Yin

“…The physicochemical and structural properties of the gels were characterized through FT-IR, rheology, texture analysis, SEM, and sensory evaluation. In addition, the 3D printing fidelity, rheological behavior, color attributes, textural properties, microstructure, and sensory scoring of the printed products were evaluated. …”
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Synthesis guided by multivariate analysis of computational descriptors and electrochemical evaluation of aniline-based Schiff bases as potential corrosion inhibitors in acidic medi... by Carlos Andrés Coy-Barrera, Lili Dahiana Becerra, Vicky Carolina Gonzalez, Diego Quiroga

“…The results obtained also highlight the importance of electronic properties and surface microstructure in the effectiveness of Schiff base compounds as corrosion inhibitors, highlighting their potential for the development of multifunctional protective coatings.…”
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Evaluation of the Suitability of High-Temperature Post-Processing Annealing for Property Enhancement in LPBF 316L Steel: A Comprehensive Mechanical and Corrosion Assessment by Bohdan Efremenko, Yuliia Chabak, Ivan Petryshynets, Tianliang Zhao, Vasily Efremenko, Kaiming Wu, Tao Xia, Miroslav Džupon, Sundas Arshad

“…It adopts a holistic approach to investigate the annealing-driven evolution of microstructure–property relationships, focusing on tensile properties, nanoindentation hardness and modulus, impact toughness at ambient and cryogenic temperatures (−196 °C), and the corrosion resistance of LPBF 316L. …”
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