Super-resolution mapping of anisotropic tissue structure with diffusion MRI and deep learning by Alfredo Ordinola, David Abramian, Magnus Herberthson, Anders Eklund, Evren Özarslan

“…Numerous diseases and processes affecting the central nervous system can be detected and monitored via diffusion MRI thanks to its sensitivity to microstructural alterations in tissue. The latter has prompted interest in quantitative mapping of the microstructural parameters, such as the fiber orientation distribution function (fODF), which is instrumental for noninvasively mapping the underlying axonal fiber tracts in white matter through a procedure known as tractography. …”
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Advancements in ceramic-coated metals: Enhancing thermal spray coatings for improved performance in aerospace applications using surface treatments by Amrinder Mehta, Hitesh Vasudev

“…Described coatings microstructures in the said coatings were investigated using SEM imaging with elemental mapping of details of their compositions which augmented the results of the adhesive bond strength tests coupled with Vickers hardness tests for the qualitative evaluation of their physical–mechanical properties. …”
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Machine Learning-Driven Prediction of Wear Rate and Phase Formation in High Entropy Alloy Coatings for Enhanced Durability and Performance by S. Sivaraman, N. Radhika, Muhammad Abubaker Khan

“…High Entropy Alloys (HEAs) are widely recognized for their excellent microstructure and properties, enhancing their effectiveness in surface modification through coatings techniques. …”
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Improving dynamic mechanical properties and inhibiting adiabatic shear bands of the molybdenum single crystal by adding Nb element by Zhenchuan Li, Benqi Jiao, Weiwei Zhang, Wen Zhang, Jianfeng Li

“…In this work, a new approach was proposed to improve mechanical properties and inhibit the formation and propagation of the adiabatic shear band in the pure Mo single crystal. The microstructure evolution of the pure Mo and Mo-Nb single crystals subjected to the dynamic load was investigated by EBSD and TEM. …”
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Optimizing Dielectric Constant in Tetragonal BaTiO3 Via Densification, Tetragonality, and Grain Growth Kinetic with Sintering Temperature by J. Lee, J. Jeong, J. Jung, H. Jeong

“…Their densification and microstructure evolution were examined to determine the dielectric constant as a function of temperature (25-150°C) and frequency (102-107 Hz). …”
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Carbonation Characteristics of Alkali-Activated Blast-Furnace Slag Mortar by Keum-Il Song, Jin-Kyu Song, Bang Yeon Lee, Keun-Hyeok Yang

“…An increase of the activator dosage leads AAS to react more quickly and produce more CSH, increasing the compaction, compressive strength, and carbonation resistance of the microstructure.…”
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Signal enhancement in X-ray Talbot interferometry with a pair of concave and convex parabolic phase gratings by Atsushi Momose, Pouria Zangi, Pascal Meyer, Martin Börner, Shinji Kobayashi, Yichen Fang, Ryosuke Ueda, Yoshichika Seki

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Atomic Ga triggers spatiotemporal coordination of oxygen radicals for efficient water oxidation on crystalline RuO2 by Haifeng Wang, Chao Lin, Lei Tan, Jing Shen, Xiaotong Wu, Xiangxiang Pan, Yonghui Zhao, Haojie Zhang, Yu Sun, Bingbao Mei, Han-Don Um, Qi Xiao, Wan Jiang, Xiaopeng Li, Wei Luo

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Pore Structure and Fractal Characteristics of Inter-Layer Sandstone in Marine–Continental Transitional Shale: A Case Study of the Upper Permian Longtan Formation in Southern Sichua... by Jianguo Wang, Jizhen Zhang, Xiao Xiao, Ya’na Chen, Denglin Han

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Shale gas potential and accumulation of the Middle Jurassic Yangye Formation in the Southwestern Tarim Basin Piedmont, Northwest China by Amina Wumaier, Chao Wu, Haichao Ao, Mancang Yang

“…Abstract Integrated shale gas play evaluation in the structurally complex Southwestern Tarim Basin Piedmont reveals significant resource potential within the Middle Jurassic Yangye Formation. …”
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Enhanced tribological performance of laser directed energy deposited Ti5Si3/Ti3Al composite coatings through ultra-fine network structure by Yang Liu, Minbo Wang, Zichun Wu, Nan Tang, Yufeng Song, Yuqiang Chen, Zhenguo Tan, Hong Luo, Xiaolei Song, Zhen Wang

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Crystal Plasticity Elastic-Plastic Rate-Independent Numerical Analyses of Pollycrystalline Materials by Marta Wójcik, Andrzej Skrzat, Feliks Stachowicz, Emil Spišák

“…Macroscopic analyses of plastic forming processes give only the overall description of the problem without the consideration of mechanisms of plastic deformation and the microstructure evolution. For the consideration of these processes, numerical simulations within crystal plasticity include the change of texture, anisotropy, and strain hardening of the material are used. …”
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Comparison of Various Nitriding Process of M 50 NiL Steel by B. Venkatesh, C. Antil Kumar Reddy, M.S.K. Deepak, M. Roy

“…In view of the above, M 50 NiL steel was nitrided by the processes mentioned above. Microstructural characteristics, mechanical properties, sliding wear response in unidirectional and reciprocation mode were evaluated. …”
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Interfacial reaction and mechanical properties of Sn–Bi Cu core solder joints by Shijie Ouyang, Zhi Li, Mingdong Bao, Yingwen Cao, Guoqi Hu, Xuebo Xu

“…Sn–Bi solder, considered to be a lead-free solder that can be used in the packaging of heat-sensitive devices, has been attracting increasing attention from researchers due to its excellent mechanical properties. The microstructure evolution, interfacial reaction, shear properties, and fracture behavior of Sn–Bi Cu core solder joints during reflow and thermal aging processes are investigated in this study. …”
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration – A New Approach In Optical Coherence Tomography Monitoring And Quantitative Assessment by Elitsa Hristova, Zornitsa Zlatarova

“…OCT allows for precise quantitative evaluation and study of microstructural changes in patients with dry AMD and provides three-dimensional information of macular pathology in situ and in real time. …”
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Properties of a chocolate milk dessert with microencapsulated Lactobacillus plantarum, using Qodume shahri seed mucilage and chia seed protein by Maryam Shahrivar, Mohammad Hossein Marhamatizadeh, Seyed Saeed Sekhavatizadeh, Maryam Ghasemi

“…The number of LPs during storage and the simulated gastrointestinal condition (SGC), microstructure, acidity, and texture were evaluated during storage to assess the attributes of CMD. …”
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Influence of Nickel Percentage on Lattice Structure and Mechanical Strength in Al-Si Alloy by Shakib Alsowidy, Belqueis Al-Asry, Adnan Alnehia

“…This study focused on investigating the impact of Ni addition at different concentrations (0, 0.01, 0.05, and 0.1 wt. %) on the microstructure and mechanical strength of Al-Si alloy. …”
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Tailoring the Anisotropic Oxygen Transport Properties in Bulk Ceramic Membranes Based on a Ruddlesden–Popper Oxide by Applying Magnetic Fields by Giamper Escobar Cano, Motohide Matsuda, Zhijun Zhao, Frank Steinbach, Bernd Breidenstein, Hilke Petersen, Andreas Graff, Marc Widenmeyer, Anke Weidenkaff, Armin Feldhoff

“…Without the magnetic field, a non‐textured bulk membrane is formed. The microstructure and texture of the ceramic membranes are meticulously analyzed using advanced techniques, including X‐ray diffraction, scanning and transmission electron microscopy, as well as related methods. …”
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Study on the mechanical properties and mesoscopic damage mechanism of recycled aggregate concrete under different dynamic strain rates after freeze-thaw cycles by Chenyang Yuan, Siying Qu, Weifeng Bai, Junfeng Guan, Yunfei Xie

“…Methods such as scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and acoustic emission (AE) were adopted to analyze the microstructure of the specimens and the development process of microcracks. …”
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Vacuum semi-continuous induction melting for large-scale fabrication of titanium ingots by Weidong Li, Mingjie Wang, Hao Jiang, Minghan Sun, Xuan Luo, Xuna Shi, Chao Zhao, Ning Li

“…The results reveal remarkable uniformity in the elemental distribution and microstructural evolution of the fabricated ingots, with maximum compositional deviations limited to 0.102 wt% for Al and 0.088 wt% for V. …”
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