Machine learning algorithms to predict the tensile strength of novel composite materials by S. Sathees Kumar, P. Shyamala, Pravat Ranjan Pati

“…Future studies will extend this methodology to multi-property prediction, integrating microstructural descriptors for improved real-world applicability.…”
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Effect of building direction and heat treatment on the wear behavior of H13 tool steel processed by laser powder bed fusion by Adriel P. Oliveira, Tales Ferreira, Reginaldo T. Coelho, Claudemiro Bolfarini, Piter Gargarella

“…The microstructure of the printed H13 revealed a cellular morphology, characterized by martensite cells enveloped in retained austenite (556HV). …”
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A study on post-fire durability performance of concrete by Sudarshan Dattatraya KORE, Abhijeet GANDAGE, Anil AGARWAL, Babalu RAJPUT

“…We have thus initiated the endeavor. This study aims to evaluate the post-fire durability characteristics of concrete, focusing on strength retention, microstructural changes, and degradation mechanisms. …”
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Influence of size and concentration of carbonate biomineral on biocementation and bioclogging for mitigating soil degradation by Surabhi Jain, Sarat Kumar Das

“…., Sporosarcina pasteurii and isolated Proteus species at three different initial concentrations and chemical reagents by varying 0.1–1 molar of urea and calcium were considered. The amount and microstructural behavior of biomineral in different biochemical conditions concluded that the governing mechanism differs for both biocementation and bioclogging under identical MICP treatment. …”
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Enhancing Aluminum Alloy Properties Through Low Pressure Forging: A Comprehensive Study on Heat Treatments by Silvia Cecchel, Giovanna Cornacchia

“…The specimens underwent T6 heat treatment (solubilization treatment followed by artificial aging), with varying aging times and temperatures. Microstructural analysis and tensile tests were conducted to determine the optimal conditions for achieving superior mechanical strength, contributing to the design of lightweight, high-performance components for advanced automotive applications. …”
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Effect of Thermo-catalytic Process on the Viscosity, Composition of a Colombian Heavy Crude Oil and the Corrosion on Api N-80 Steel by Julian Sanabria, Dario Pena-Ballesteros, Daniel Molina, Michell Jiménez, Manuel Cabarcas, Adan Leon-Bermudez

“…Finally, the optimal temperature and catalyst conditions were selected, and the corrosive effect on API N-80 steel and the microstructural changes in the material were analyzed using SEM-EDS. …”
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Mechanical Recovery of Cracked Fiber-Reinforced Mortar Incorporating Crystalline Admixture, Expansive Agent, and Geomaterial by Abdul Salam Buller, Fahad ul Rehman Abro, Kwang-Myong Lee, Seung Yup Jang

“…The effects of the healing materials on mechanical performance and water permeability were evaluated experimentally. Furthermore, microscopic and microstructural observations were conducted to investigate the characteristics and physical appearance of healing products within healed cracks. …”
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Reversible swelling behaviour of Diels–Alder clicked chitosan hydrogels in response to pH changes by O. Guaresti, C. Garcia-Astrain, L. Urbina, A. Eceiza, N. Gabilondo

“…The effect of the surrounding pH over the microstructure and the swelling ability of the hydrogels was evaluated depending on the initial composition. …”
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Approaching Pottery Burnishing through Experimental Firings by Georgia Kordatzaki

“…The present inquiry constitutes the first part of an ongoing research project that will be completed with Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) analysis of the microstructure and surface micromorphology of the ceramics.…”
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In situ observation of collision and agglomeration behavior of non-metallic inclusions at steel/Ar and steel/slag interfaces by Minghui WU, Limei CHENG, Qing YIN, Xiaolin WU, Deli ZHAO, Abduvokhidovich JUMAEV Akhmadjon, Ying REN, Lifeng ZHANG

“…In situ observation of the evolution of high-temperature microstructure of materials can be performed using the HT-CSLM. …”
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Biological control of postharvest spoilage and diseases in apples caused by pathogens, using plant extracts in collaboration with a chitosan-based coating by Samira Shokri, Marzieh Yeganegi, Mahsa Alikord, Alieh Rezagholizade-shirvan

“…To investigate the microstructural changes of chitosan-based (Ch) coatings caused by the addition of free extract (Ex), analyses of total soluble solids, pH, lesion diameter, and organoleptic properties were conducted. …”
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A novel 2-D mathematical modeling to determine LHP to protect the industrial transient heat treatment quenched low carbon steels bar by Abdlmanam S.A. Elmaryami, Amal A.E. Mohamed

“…The model can be used as a guideline to design cooling approach to attain the desired microstructure and mechanical properties, for example, hardness. …”
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Influence of waste glass powder on printability and mechanical properties of 3D printing geopolymer concrete by Zhaoliang Sheng, Binrong Zhu, Jingming Cai, Jinsheng Han, Yamei Zhang, Jinlong Pan

“…Mechanical tests on cured specimens demonstrate a notable increase in compressive and flexural strength with increasing WGP content from 0% to 20%. Microstructural and chemical analyses of the 20% WGP variant reveal a denser morphology and an optimized Si/Al ratio.…”
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Optimized design of ultra-high performance concrete matrix based on multifactor interaction by Yingxue Wang, Shutong Yang, Wanxiu Wu, Zhongke Sun, Zhenhua Ren

“…Subsequently, the test mix proportions were determined according to the specified performance requirements, and end-hooked steel fibers were incorporated into the mixtures to produce UHPC. The thoroughly evaluated optimized UHPC showed enhanced workability, mechanical properties, durability, and microstructural characteristics. …”
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Optimizing the Parameters of Spark Plasma Sintering to Enhance the Hardness of MgO/TiC Composites by Sai Ashish Kumar Karanam, R. Rathinam, Pradeep Kumar Mouria, Arnold C. Alguno, Rey Y. Capangpangan, Tariku Achamyeleh, Jose Luis Arias Gonzales, Vijay Kumar Sharma, T. Stephen Livingston

“…The impact of each sintering parameter explores using the analysis of variance-structure and microstructure analysis using XRD and EDS-equipped FE-SEM. …”
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Ultrasonic Processing and Its Impact on the Rheology and Physical Stability of Flaxseed Fiber Dispersions by Maria-Carmen Alfaro-Rodríguez, Maria-Carmen Garcia-González, José Muñoz

“…However, longer treatments significantly reduced both values by at least one order of magnitude or more, indicating the occurrence of microstructural degradation. The relevance of this research lies in its direct applicability to the development of functional foods, since it is concluded that control of the ultrasonic homogenization process conditions must be carefully selected to retain the desirable rheological properties and physical stability.…”
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Fiber deviation and optimized toolpath strategies in melt electrowriting of tubular scaffolds by Benno Neuhaus, Sebastian Loewner, Henrik Heymann, Fritz Webering, Judith Synofzik, Holger Blume, Cornelia Blume

“…Melt electrowriting (MEW) onto a rotating cylindrical mandrel enables the fabrication of tubular scaffolds for tissue engineering, such as vascular grafts, with microstructures that support cellular ingrowth and customizable biomechanical properties. …”
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Characterization of Polyurethane Foam Added with Synthesized Acetic and Oleic-modified TiO2Nanocrystals by Caterina Lorusso, Viviana Vergaro, Annagrazia Monteduro, Antonio Saracino, Giuseppe Ciccarella, Paolo Maria Congedo, Barbara Federica Scremin

“…The microstructure of the foam was analysed using scanning electron microscopy (SEM). …”
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Implications of helium accumulation models in helium-rich basins in China for the enrichment and exploration of helium in coal measures by Yunbo LI, Chengtao WANG, Dangyu SONG, Xiaowei SHI, Rongqi WANG

“…Therefore, its accumulation mechanisms involve multiple critical scientific issues including the contributive degrees of multiple sources, cross-system diffusion dynamics, the accumulation-controlling effect of structures, and the evaluation of low-abundance resources. Future exploration should focus on microstructural systems in tectonically active zones, multiple types of coal measure reservoirs, deep reservoirs, and basin-margin gas reservoirs. …”
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Mineral phases in iron ore sinters produced with oak sawdust substitute fuel by Mežibrický R., Fröhlichová M.

“…The microstructure of sinters in places with fuel residues consisted of well-integrated secondary mineral phases, confirming good conditions for sintering. …”
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