Study on the mechanism of direct wet mineralization of fly ash for CO2 storage and optimization of key influencing factors by Shengtao WANG, Jiaxu TANG, Ning YANG, Qingxiang WANG, Shilin WANG, Xuqiang CAO, Xinquan ZHANG, Xiaolin SONG, Chicheng MA

“…Range analysis and variance analysis were used to determine the primary and secondary influencing factors as well as the optimal parameter combination, thereby evaluating the impact of different conditions on mineralization performance. …”
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Impaired intestinal calcium absorption and osteopathy in ICR/Mlac-hydro mice with hypoparathyroidism and severe hydronephrosis by Panan Suntornsaratoon, Kannikar Wongdee, Nithipak Thammayon, Jarinthorn Teerapornpuntakit, Nattapon Panupinthu, Wacharaporn Tiyasatkulkovit, Sarawut Lapmanee, Krittikan Chanpaisaeng, Surachai Chantip, Narattaphol Charoenphandhu

“…Ultra-high resolution micro-computed tomography further revealed defects in the trabecular bone microstructure, consistent with several abnormalities of bone histomorphometric parameters, e.g., reductions in osteoblast surface, active erosion surface, mineral apposition rate and bone formation rate. …”
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Screw pull-out force predictions in porcine radii using efficient nonlinear µFE models including contact and pre-damage by Pia Stefanek, J. D. Silva-Henao, J. D. Silva-Henao, Victoria Fiedler, A. G. Reisinger, A. G. Reisinger, Dieter H. Pahr, Alexander Synek

“…However, the detailed representation of bone microstructure, along with the inclusion of nonlinear material and contact, and pre-damage due to pre-drilling and screw-insertion, constitute significant computational demands and restrict model sizes. …”
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Fatigue and deformation mechanisms of ultrasonic spot-welded dissimilar joints of a magnesium alloy to a clad aluminum alloy by Soumya Sobhan Dash, Rylan Christopher Fernandes, Xiao Shang, Yu Zou, He Peng, Xianquan Jiang, Xiangfan Fang, Ninshu Ma, Dongyang Li, Daolun Chen

“…A low rare-earth containing ZEK100-O magnesium alloy was welded to AA1230-clad high-strength AA2024-T3 aluminum alloy via solid-state ultrasonic spot welding (USW) to evaluate the microstructure, tensile lap shear strength, and fatigue properties. …”
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Development and Optimization of Edible Antimicrobial Films Based on Dry Heat–Modified Starches from Kazakhstan by Marat Muratkhan, Kakimova Zhainagul, Kamanova Svetlana, Dana Toimbayeva, Indira Temirova, Sayagul Tazhina, Dina Khamitova, Saduakhasova Saule, Tamara Tultabayeva, Berdibek Bulashev, Gulnazym Ospankulova

“…A comprehensive analysis of six starch types—both native and dry heat–modified—was conducted to evaluate their gelatinization clarity, freeze–thaw stability, microstructure (CLSM), and in vitro digestibility. …”
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Antibacterial Properties of Plasma-activated Water on Escherichia coli and Its Effect on Storage Quality of Duck Fillets by Shilong JU, Junqi LI, Lanting DENG, Liyuan NIU, Daodong PAN, Lihui DU

“…The antibacterial activity of PAW was evaluated by analyzing its active substances, and examining the reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels, Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, and microstructure changes of Escherichia coli (E. coli) treated with PAW. …”
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Caracterización de bentonitas y zeolitas sin tratamiento como refuerzo en materiales compuestos de matriz polimérica//Characterization of untreated zeolites and bentonites as reinf... by Francisco Jesús Mondelo‐García, Liaqat Alí‐Shah, Francisco Jesús‐Almeida, José Luis Valín‐Rivera, María Grasa da-Silva‐Valenzuela, Francisco Rolando Valenzuela‐Díaz, Yosvani Guerra‐Silva, Frank Pérez‐Rodríguez

“…<br />_____________________________________________________________________________</p><p><strong>Abstract</strong><br /><br />Bentonites with aluminous silicon microstructure composed of plates. The work accomplished to characterize the sodium bentonites in Wyoming USA, Patagonia Argentina, Northeast Brazil and the Brazilian polycationic bentonites, calcium-activated sodium zeolite from Cuba without organic modification<br />not organophilized to employ as reinforcing in composite materials of polymer matrix. …”
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Research on frost resistance and life prediction of fly ash manufactured sand concrete under negative temperature curing by Li Gong, Tao Ran, Yanzhong Bu, Tianle Xu, Xuehao Zhao

“…This study designed manufactured sand concrete with different FA content (0 %, 10 %, 15 %, 20 %) and conducted freeze-thaw cycle tests on concrete cured under −5°C and 20°C to investigate the impact of FA dosage on the frost resistance and microstructure of manufactured sand concrete in high-altitude cold regions. …”
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Effects of Electroacupuncture on Syt3 and GluA2 in Rats With Limb Spasms After Intracerebral Hemorrhage by Xudong Lu, Huiling Ren, Hequn Chen, Guosheng Shi, Xuanbo Luo, Kai Liu, Qinglin Zhao, Dawei Zhao, Changfa Li, Wei Bu

“…Transmission electron microscopy was utilized to examine the microstructure of neurons and synapses. Results Compared to the ICH group, rats in the EA group showed reduced muscle tone in the left limbs and significant improvement in neurological deficits and motor function. …”
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Modelo matemático para la caracterización del envejecimiento del acero 12Cr1MoV superenvejecido a partir del efecto Barkhausen // Mathematical model to characterize the ageing on o... by Frank de los Reyes‐Rodríguez, Julio Capó‐Sánchez, Eduardo Franco‐Fidalgo

“…</p><p><br />Key words: non destructives testing, magnetic Barkhausen noise, microstructure, steels.</p>…”
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Effects of pH on Oat Protein Isolate and Pickering Emulsion Stabilized by the Protein by Jing WANG, Yingxue JIAO, Wei GAO, Lipeng FAN, Sunshuo LIANG, Huiting WANG, Lijuan LU, Wenhui QI, Zhisheng ZHANG

“…The structural and functional characteristics of oat protein isolate (OPI) were systematically investigated across varying pH conditions (3, 5, 7, 9, and 11), with emphasis on microstructural properties, Zeta potential dynamics, and protein subunit compositions. …”
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Biocompatible Inorganic PVD <i>Me</i>SiON Thin Films (<i>Me</i> = Cr or Zr) Used to Enhance the Bond Strength Between NiCr-Based Metallic Frameworks and Ceramic in Dental Restorati... by Mihaela Dinu, Cosmin Mihai Cotrut, Alina Vladescu (Dragomir), Florin Baciu, Anca Constantina Parau, Iulian Pana, Lidia Ruxandra Constantin, Catalin Vitelaru

“…<b>Results:</b> The NiCr alloy exhibited a dendritic microstructure, and the ceramic layer consisted mainly of quartz, feldspar, kaolin, and ZrO₂. …”
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ZIF-8-loaded decellularized porcine annulus fibrosus bioadhesive enhances rotator cuff tendon-to-bone healing in a rat model by Xiping Jiang, Hui Xu, Xinyue Sun, Xuefan Yang, Yuxuan Xia, Wen Xue, Yaohua He, Yaohua He

“…Optimal component ratios were determined using lap shear strength testing. The microstructure, Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectra, swelling behavior, and degradation properties of the materials were characterized. …”
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Antimicrobial activity enhancement of MgO nanoparticles through Zn doping against multidrug-resistant bacteria by Benjamín Hernández-Figueroa, Guillermo Herrera-Pérez, Jesus S. Uribe-Chavira, Antonia Luna-Velasco, Alva Castillo-González, Blanca Sánchez-Ramírez, Claudia A. Ramírez-Valdespino, María R. Peralta-Pérez, Dayana E. Salas-Leiva, Edward A. Espinoza-Sánchez, Joan S. Salas-Leiva

“…Structural analyses confirmed a cubic structure with space group Fm-3 m, which underwent distortions as Zn concentration increased. Microstructural studies via X-ray diffraction and transmission electron microscopy revealed nanoparticle (NPs) formation with a polyhedral morphology resulting from surface hydroxylation of cubic-shaped particles. …”
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Highly porous activated carbon from betel palm shells as the prospective electrode for high-performance supercapacitors by Panuwat Torrarit, Sirilux Poompradub, Mahshid Mohammadifar, Prasit Pattananuwat, Theerthagiri Jayaraman, Yujeong Jeong, Narong Chanlek, Myong Yong Choi, Jitti Kasemchainan

“…The effect of carbonization temperatures – 500, 600, 700, and 800 °C, was studied on the properties of the activated carbon. Microstructural characterizations like BET, Raman, and XPS were carried out. …”
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Knocking down the neuronal lactate transporter MCT2 in the arcuate nucleus of female rats increases food intake and body weight by Alanis Coca, Sergio López, Patricio Órdenes, Vania Sepúlveda, Diego Cuevas, Andrés Villarroel, Javiera Álvarez-Indo, Patricia V. Burgos, Estefanía Tarifeño, Roberto Elizondo-Vega, María A García-Robles

“…Both macrostructure and microstructure of feeding were evaluated in MCT2-knockdown rats and compared to control AAV-injected rats. …”
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In Situ-Prepared Nanocomposite for Water Management in High-Temperature Reservoirs by Hui Yang, Jian Zhang, Zhiwei Wang, Shichao Li, Qiang Wei, Yunteng He, Luyao Li, Jiachang Zhao, Caihong Xu, Zongbo Zhang

“…The tailored nanocomposite allows for the precise management of gelation kinetics and microstructure formation, effectively addressing water control and enhancing the plugging effect in high-temperature reservoirs. …”
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Effect of carbon quantum dots on the anticorrosive action of the tin coatings by Taiane Fíngolo Duarte, Victor Magno Paiva, Braulio Soares Archanjo, Clara Muniz da Silva de Almeida, Natasha Midori Suguihiro, Rodrigo José Corrêa, Emerson Schwingel Ribeiro, Eliane D'Elia

“…However, the thickness and microstructure of the material can impact its resistance. …”
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Histogram analysis based on DTI and NODDI for differentiating atypical high-grade glioma from primary central nervous system lymphoma by Shanshan Zhao, Shanshan Zhao, Xiaoyue Ma, Xiaoyue Ma, Linlin Li, Eryuan Gao, Eryuan Gao, Kai Zhao, Kai Zhao, Mengzhu Wang, Guang Yang, Hongbin Zheng, Jingliang Cheng, Jingliang Cheng, Guohua Zhao, Guohua Zhao

“…The diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) and neurite orientation dispersion and density imaging (NODDI) offer quantitative assessments of water molecule diffusion within tissues, thereby providing potential means to characterize microstructural differences between HGG and PCNSL. This study aims to evaluate the diagnostic efficacy of histogram analysis based on DTI and NODDI parameters in differentiating atypical HGG from PCNSL.Materials and methodsWe retrospectively reviewed patients who underwent multi-b-value diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) at our institution. …”
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Tibial adaptations to dietary 25-hydroxyvitamin D3 supplementation under two distinct vitamin regimens in young ducks by J.X. Yin, Y.Y. Huang, Minh Tu Nguyen, X.M. Si, Y.Q. Huang, W. Chen, H.Y. Zhang

“…The high-vitamin regimen contained greater amounts of all vitamins except biotin and significantly enhanced ash content, tibial microstructure, fracture load, and reduced tibial dyschondroplasia (TD) scores (P < 0.05) compared to the regular regimen, despite no impact on growth performance or tibia length, weight, and diameter (P > 0.05). …”
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