Exploring the Potential of High Value-Added Recycling of Wool Wastes with the Aid of Sustainable Process Design by DOZNTM by Byeolyi Choi, Soyun Jeong, Yaewon Park

“…SEM and FTIR deconvolution analyses confirmed that the extracted keratin from all sources exhibited similar microstructures. A proof-of-concept demonstration showed that these keratins can be used in formulation additives, adsorptive gels, and biodegradable paper alternatives, with a notable biodegradability of 91% weight loss in 44 days. …”
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SYNERGY BY MOLYBDENUM AND NIOBIUM ON PERFORMANCE OF COLD WORK TOOL STEELS by Aslan Unal

“…This article examines the application of one conventional and two next-generation CWTS units as punch tools in sheet metal pressing and thread rolling die for screw manufacturing It has been observed that the new-generation CWTS offers a longer lifespan compared to the traditional one. The microstructures were investigated, and the fine and evenly distributed multiple carbide structures that they can form were evaluated using FactSage® thermodynamic software. …”
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Additive Manufacturing and Precipitation Hardening of Low-Alloyed Copper Alloys Containing Chromium and Hafnium by Julia Dölling, Samira Gruber, Felix Kovermann, Lukas Stepien, Elmar Beeh, Elena Lopez, Christoph Leyens, Hans-Günther Wobker, Andreas Zilly

“…In the as-built condition, melting traces remain visible in the microstructure, and hardness values of 101 HV and an electrical conductivity of 17.5 MS/m are reached. …”
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<i>κ</i>/<i>ι</i>-Carrageenan Blends in Plant Capsules: Achieving Harmony Between Mechanical and Disintegration Properties by Zhenyu Liu, Chuqi He, Zhibin Yang, Qing Zhao, Yuting Dong, Jing Ye, Bingde Zheng, Ranjith Kumar Kankala, Xueqin Zhang, Meitian Xiao

“…SEM analysis revealed a dense microstructure in this formulation, contributing to its improved mechanical properties. …”
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Initiation of Failure for Masonry Subject to In-Plane Loads through Micromechanics by V. P. Berardi

“…Masonry material is viewed as a composite with periodic microstructure and, therefore, a unit cell with suitable boundary conditions is assumed as a representative volume element of the masonry. …”
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Graphite nodules features identifications and damaging micromechanims in ductile irons by Alberto De Santis, Daniela Iacoviello, Vittorio Di Cocco

“…Ductile irons mechanical properties are strongly influenced by the metal matrix microstructure and on the graphite elements morphology. …”
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Enhancing recycled aggregate concrete with graphene quantum dots (GQDs): Refining wastes from construction demolitions and out-of-service railway sleepers by Anand Raj, Papassara Yamkasikorn, Atichon Kunawisarut, Chayut Ngamkhanong, Pitcha Jongvivatsakul, Lapyote Prasittisopin, Joongjai Panpranot, Sakdirat Kaewunruen

“…Mechanical properties (compressive and flexural strength) and durability (water absorption, chloride penetration) were evaluated. Microstructural analysis via FESEM and EDS assessed concrete behaviour. …”
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Assessment Method for Early Fatigue Failure of Crankshaft Based on Dispersion of Impact Energy by LI Xiangzhe, LIANG Gang, ZHENG Xiaomei, XU Congcong, XU Jinquan

“…The micro-mechanism of the scatter of strength and life characteristics is the nonuniform distribution of microstructures (including micro-defects) inside the material, which can be uniformly characterized by the probability distribution of initial damage. …”
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Development characteristics and controlling mechanism of different microfracture combinations in shale reservoir: A case study of Silurian Longmaxi Formation in Weiyuan area by Yuexiang Hao, Lei Wu, Wei Jiang, Chao Qian, Xin Zhou, Yuanlin Wang

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Putting the spotlight on small cloud droplets with SmHOLIMO – a new holographic imager for in situ measurements of clouds by C. Fuchs, F. Ramelli, D. Schweizer, U. Lohmann, J. Henneberger

“…<p>The microstructure of liquid and mixed-phase clouds is characterized by the cloud droplet size distribution (CDSD), which influences the cloud evolution and its interaction with radiation. …”
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Efficacy of milk powder additive in biocementation technique for soil stabilization by Jie Yin, Lexuan Zhang, Ke Zhang, Cheng Zhang, Yang Yang, Mohamed A. Shahin, Liang Cheng

“…Microstructure and particle size analysis revealed that the presence of NFPM was beneficial for larger crystal cluster formation between sand grains, which could result in stronger bonds and better mechanical performance. …”
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Primary research on expression of kerogen in Longmaxi Shale and its adsorption characteristics by HOU Dali, HAN Xin, TANG Hongming, GUO Jianchun, GONG Fengming, SUN Lei, QIANG Xianyu

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Rare-Earth based magnesium alloys as a potential biomaterial for the future by Abhishek Kumar, Amit Choudhari, Ashish Kumar Gupta, Avinash Kumar

“…These elements significantly refine the microstructure, enhance mechanical properties, and improve corrosion resistance, effectively mitigating some of Mg's inherent limitations. …”
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Synthesis and mechanical characterization of hydroxyapatite-based biomaterials reinforced with nickel-titanium-magnesium alloys for use in cortical bone implants by Refugio-García María E., Miranda-Hernández José G., Gallardo-Mendez Marco A., Vázquez-Huerta Gerardo, Rodríguez-García José A., Rocha-Rangel Enrique

“…The behavior of the composites reinforced with 50 and 60 wt.% NiTiMg alloy is similar to that of bovine cortical bone. The microstructures of the biomaterials are fine, homogeneous, and similar to those of bovine cortical bone. …”
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FUNCTIONAL AND DIFFUSION-TENSOR MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING IN DETECTION OF ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE ON EARLY STAGES by V. E. Sinitsyn, V. N. Gridin, E. M. Perepelova, M. S. Merkulova

“…New advanced methods of magnetic resonance imaging, such as functional (fMRI) and diffusiontensor imaging (DT-MRI), can evaluate changes in brain matter of AD at the microstructural and functional levels and can be used in the diagnostics of this pathological process on early stages of cognitive impairment. …”
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Influence of the rapid thermal treatment of the gate dielectric on the parameters of integrated circuits of time devices by V. A. Saladukha, V. A. Pilipenko, V. A. Gorushko

“…It is established that the reliability improvement for the CMOS integrated circuits of time devices during the rapid thermal treatment of the gate dielectric is determined by a step-up of its breakdown charge owing to the more perfect microstructure of dielectric, resulting in the rebuild of the charge states both in the bulk and on the boundary with silicon.…”
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Effect of Hydrogen and Hydrogen-Blended Natural Gas on Additive-Manufactured 316L Stainless Steel in Ambient Oil and Gas Environments by Gerardo Gamboa, Ali Babakr, Marcus L. Young

“…Further analysis revealed significant changes in the microstructure near the fracture area of the soaked samples using scanning electron microscope fractography and metallography. …”
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Simulation of the compression test of the Zr1Nb fuel cladding ring by Vojtěch Smolík, Alžběta Endrychová, Jakub Krejčí

“…This hostile environment results in mechanical and microstructural damage of cladding caused by different stress levels, temperature, corrosion, hydrogen pick up and other degradation processes further enhanced by radiation. …”
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Effect of sepiolite on the physical properties and swelling behavior of rifampicin-loaded nanocomposite hydrogels

“…The swelling data were analyzed in order to evaluate the diffusion mechanisms of water. The results indicate that both rifampicin and sepiolite cause important modifications on microstructure of the PVA matrix, leading to changes on swelling and diffusional behavior.…”
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Active Polylactic Acid (PLA) Films Incorporating Almond Peel Extracts for Food Preservation by Laia Martin-Perez, Carolina Contreras, Amparo Chiralt, Chelo Gonzalez-Martinez

“…The films were characterized in terms of their microstructure, mechanical, barrier, optical and thermal properties. …”
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