Advanced Magnetic Resonance Imaging for Early Diagnosis and Monitoring of Movement Disorders by Emmanuel Ortega-Robles, Benito de Celis Alonso, Jessica Cantillo-Negrete, Ruben I. Carino-Escobar, Oscar Arias-Carrión

“…This narrative review presents a comprehensive overview of their applications in this field, offering an updated perspective on their potential for early diagnosis, disease monitoring, and therapeutic evaluation. Emerging MRI modalities such as neuromelanin-sensitive imaging, diffusion-weighted imaging, magnetization transfer imaging, and relaxometry provide sensitive biomarkers that can detect early microstructural degeneration, iron deposition, and connectivity disruptions in key regions like the substantia nigra. …”
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High-temperature plasticity improvement by La addition during crack inhibition in laser powder bed fusion fabricated Haynes 230 by You Wang, Wei Guo, Huaixue Li, Hongyang Cui, Peipei Han, Dong Zhao, Shijian Li, Yulong Li, Shuai Huang, Hongqiang Zhang

“…This study investigates the high-temperature performance of Laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) – Haynes 230 alloy with trace La addition, addressing the issue of high-temperature ductility loss and establishing the relationship between microstructural evolution and mechanical properties at elevated temperatures. …”
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Improving the water-holding and gelation properties of egg white by glycosylation and alkaline heating by Yang Ye, Xinyue Gou, Guixiang Jia, Jingyu Xiang, Anjiao Li, Yang Wang

“…The glycosylation reaction facilitated a structural transition in the proteins, characterized by the conversion of β-sheets into random coils. Microstructural analysis indicated a shift from an ordered yet loose and porous architecture to a disordered, heterogeneous lamellar structure. …”
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Sustainable replacement of asbestos ceiling boards with boards produced from rice husk-marble dust-polystyrene matrix by Abdulganiyu Sanusi, Emmanuel Eberechukwu Ndububa, Adekunle Akanni Adeleke, Edwin Reuben Ade, Ifeyinwa Ijeoma Obianyo, Idris Mohammed, Olaolu Oyinlola Bilewu

“…This study explores a sustainable alternative by developing marble-rice husk ceiling boards (MRCB) from rice husk and marble dust, using polystyrene glue derived from waste polystyrene dissolved in premium motor gasoline as a bonding agent. The samples were evaluated for water absorption, fire resistance, nail pull-out strength, and microstructural properties in accordance with the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) and British standards. …”
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Unlocking the potential of trace cobalt in Ni-based superalloys: A molecular dynamics study on dislocation behavior and high-temperature stability by Huicong Dong, Yinghao Chen, Dayong Wu, Haikun Ma, Zhihao Feng, Ru Su

“…These findings offer valuable insights for optimizing the composition and microstructural design of Ni-based single crystal superalloys.…”
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Local plastic deformation in the vicinity of topologically close-packed phases in a Ni-based single crystal superalloy by Sangwon Lee, Jeonghyeon Do, Baig Gyu Choi, Ujjval Bansal, Christoph Kirchlechner, Pyuck-Pa Choi, Subin Lee

“…This study sheds light on the intricate interplay between TCP phase formation, microstructural evolution, and mechanical properties in Ni-based superalloys offering valuable insights into the role of the TCP phases.…”
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Caracterización física con difractogramas e hinchamiento de bentonitas organofílicas para adicionar a materiales compuestos poliméricos//Physical characterization with difractogram... by Francisco Jesús Mondelo‐García, Francisco Jesús‐Almeida, Flavio Manuel‐Sousa, José Luís Valín‐Rivera, María Grasa da‐Silva‐Valenzuela, Francisco Rolando Valenzuela‐Díaz

“…The results confirmed a significant variation in the physic-chemical and microstructural diffractograms organophilic bentonites, while the micron particles taken nanometric dimensions, was increased much more the swelling in these, enhancing the effectiveness of use, employing them as the reinforcement, added to a polymer matrix.…”
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Cortical Diffusivity, a Biomarker for Early Neuronal Damage, Is Associated with Amyloid-β Deposition: A Pilot Study by Justine Debatisse, Fangda Leng, Azhaar Ashraf, Paul Edison

“…Cortical mean diffusivity (cMD) may be used as a measure of early grey matter damage in AD as it reflects the breakdown of microstructural barriers preceding volumetric changes and affecting cognitive function. …”
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Nutritional, Antioxidant and Structural Properties of Rusk Developed From Wheat–Bambara Groundnut (Vigna subterranean) Flour by Shonisani Eugenia Ramashia, Rilwele Calmon Sikhipha, Gbeminiyi Olamiti, Mpho Edward Mashau

“…The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of BGN flour on the nutritional, antioxidant and microstructural properties of wheat flour rusks. …”
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Brazing process and high-temperature performance of SUS410/Hastelloy X joint by Yuanbin LI, Hao SUN, Xingdong CHEN, Wei FU, Xiaoguo SONG

“…In order to evaluate the high-temperature service performance of the joint, the influence of high-temperature (620 ℃) aging on the interface microstructure and high-temperature mechanical properties of the joint was studied. …”
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Experimental Determination of the Heat Transfer Coefficient of Wire Samples in an Industrial Lead Bath by Jan Hof, Alexander Reinicke, Dominik Büschgens, Christian Wuppermann

“…This heat treatment uses molten lead as a coolant to form a fine-lamellar pearlite microstructure. Since lead is toxic, there are constant efforts to make the process environment as safe as possible as well as to replace lead baths. …”
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TiN-containing high-heat-input welding steels: Optimizing Ti/N ratio and precipitation temperature for enhanced low-temperature impact toughness in coarse-grained heat-affected zon... by Junjie Hao, Chao Wang, Hua Duan, Zhu Yan, Guo Yuan, Guo-dong Wang

“…The effects of Ti/N ratio and TiN precipitation temperature on particle stability, austenite grain refinement, microstructural evolution, and low-temperature impact toughness were systematically investigated through in situ observations via high-temperature confocal laser scanning microscopy, thermodynamic modeling, and scanning electron microscopy. …”
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Predictive modeling and degradation mechanisms of rubber sealing materials under stress-thermal oxidative aging for long-term sealing performance by Long Chen, Jie Ren, Yuan Wang

“…Additionally, degradation mechanisms were investigated using Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) and Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), revealing significant molecular-level oxidation, polymer chain scission, crosslink degradation, and the emergence of microstructural defects such as cracks and interfacial debonding. …”
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Oxygen boost transepithelial corneal collagen crosslinking: 2-year ultrastructural results by Valentine Saunier, Pierre Legout, Nathalie Thiery, Pierre Fournie, David Touboul

“…All patients who underwent surgery had an evaluation preoperatively, between 1 and 3 mo postoperatively, and at 6, 12 and 24 mo postoperatively.Biomechanical (Corvis ST), topographical (CASIA-2), and microstructural changes (using In Vivo Confocal Microscopy and Anterior Segment OCT) following this new technique were assessed. …”
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Performance Study and Reliability Analysis of Desert Sand Concrete Under FTC by Yun Luo, Ruichen Zhang, Yanping Wu, Zhiqiang Li

“…Moreover, the damage mechanism of DSC was discussed via microstructural analysis. The results indicated that as the FTCs increased, the mass loss rate of concrete increased, while the RDEM and compressive strength decreased. …”
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Assessment of Mechanical Properties of Soil-Lime-Crude Oil-Contaminated Soil Blend Using Regression Model for Sustainable Pavement Foundation Construction by Gregory C. Ezeokpube, Isiguzo Edwin Ahaneku, George Uwadiegwu Alaneme, Imoh Christopher Attah, Roland Kufre Etim, Bamidele Charles Olaiya, Iberedem Monday Udousoro

“…The contaminated soil was treated with 6.5% lime and 0–20% crude oil contaminated materials obtained from oil exploration sites in North-Eastern Nigeria and per standard test method for laboratory evaluation of consistency limits, compaction properties, California bearing ratio (CBR), and microstructural and mineralogical assessments. …”
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An ecofriendly approach to explore the physical and mechanical properties of cement mortar reinforced with Abutilon indicum fibres by V Aarthipriya, C Umarani

“…This study aims to examine the performance of Abutilon indicum fibre reinforced cement mortar with varied fibre contents and fibre lengths based on physical, mechanical and microstructural properties. Three different fibre lengths, 5, 10 and 15 mm and varying fibre contents of 0.5, 1.0, 1.5 and 2.0 wt% were considered. …”
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Effect of polyacrylate polymer on the mechanical and water retention properties of cemented soil: A multiscale investigation by Lei Wang, Yongsheng Yao, Jue Li

“…Soil-water retention characteristics were determined using pressure plate and filter paper methods. Microstructural analyses via scanning electron microscopy and pore attribute quantification furnished insights. …”
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Study on the Performance of High-Performance Mortar (HPM) Prepared Using Sodium-Silicate-Modified Graphite Tailing Sand by Ruixin Jiang, Zhengjun Wang, Yingxin Du, Yajing Wen

“…The microstructural properties of GT-HPM were also analyzed by X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), and scanning electron microscopy (SEM/EDS). …”
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Sustainable stabilization of fiber-reinforced clayey sand using zeolite as partial cement replacement by Mohsen Ramezani, Saman Soleimani Kutanaei, Ali Seyedkazemi, Ali Esfandiari Fard

“…In this study, the effect of partial replacement of cement with zeolite (up to 50 %) and the addition of polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) fibers (up to 0.8 wt%) on improving the mechanical, microstructural and environmental properties of clayey sand soil was investigated. …”
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