Performance and Microstructural Analysis of Lightweight Concrete Blended with Nanosilica under Sulfate Attack by Paola Vargas, Natalia A. Marín, Jorge I. Tobón

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Analysis of advanced diffusion models assessing white matter microstructure in Alzheimer’s disease by Minli Lv, Kongcai Zhan, Jie Yang, Yan Li, Yutong Li, Xiaoya Xu, Limei Han, Hao Feng, Jianquan Zhong

“…Abstract To investigate the effectiveness of diffusion quantitative parameters in detecting microstructural changes in the brain of patients with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and evaluate the relationship between diffusivity and cognitive function. …”
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Influence of Microstructure on the Corrosion Resistance of Low Carbon Uns S41003 Stainless Steel by L.F. Guedes, E.A. Ponzio, V.M. Santos, A.R. Pimenta, S.S.M. Tavares

“…Depending on the processing route the UNS S41003 with low carbon (<0.02%) and small Ni addition (~0.30%) may present ferritic, martensitic or ferritic-martensitic microstructures. In this work the corrosion resistance was evaluated in specimens processed by three different ways: hot rolling (HR), batch annealing (ANN), and water quenching from 1000ºC (Q). …”
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Microstructure is associated with motor outcomes following Deep Brain Stimulation in Parkinson’s disease by Philipp Alexander Loehrer, Julia Freigang, Miriam H. A. Bopp, Alexander Calvano, Haidar S. Dafsari, Julius Wichmann, Amelie Seidel, Carolin Aberle, Susanne Knake, Christopher Nimsky, Lars Timmermann, Marcus Belke, David J. Pedrosa

“…This prospective, open-label study aimed to identify microstructural markers that correlate with short-term motor outcomes following STN-DBS in PD patients. …”
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Durability and microstructure aspects of sustainable concrete made with ceramic waste: a review by Jawad Ahmad, Mohanad Muayad Sabri, Ali Majdi, Wael Alattyih, Inamullah Khan, Muhammad Alam

“…Furthermore, microstructure was reviewed through x ray diffraction, thermal stability, pozzolanic activity and scanning electronic microstructure. …”
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Experimental research on microstructure characteristics and mechanical performance of interfaces between concrete layers by Jiarong Shen, Jiarong Shen, Shouguang Wang, Shouguang Wang, Peng Qian, Yang Liu, Yulong Chen

“…Thus, the effects of the interval time on OTZ microstructures can be better evaluated. Then, splitting tensile strength tests are conducted to study the effects of the interval time on the macromechanical properties and failure surfaces of the OTZs. …”
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Effect of microstructure on lipolysis behavior of milk fat globules during gastrointestinal digestion by Xinyun Zhou, Ting Guo, Chen Chen, Hadiatullah Hadiatullah, Yunping Yao, Changmo Li, Xingguo Wang

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Influence of the microstructure on the premature fatigue failure of decarburized SAE 9254 spring steel by Jéssica Cristina Costa de Castro Santana, Silvano Leal dos Santos, Renato Altobelli Antunes, Sydney Ferreira Santos

“…In these alloys, the fatigue life is strongly affected by surface defects and microstructure. In this paper, the effect of total decarburization depth and nanohardness profile on the premature fatigue failure of the SAE 9254 spring steel is reported. …”
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Research on the Thermal Conductivity and Microstructure of Calcium Lignosulfonate-Magnesium Oxide Solidified Loess by Yuwen Lu, Wuyu Zhang

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Influence of Fly Ash Content on Macroscopic Properties and Microstructure of High-Performance Concrete by Mengxin Kang, Yabo Jia, Peng Guo, Yanzhong Ju, Hongji Zhang

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The Tribological Property and Microstructure of Ni-Ti Coating Prepared by Electrodeposition and Heat Treatment by Chufeng Sun, Yanbin Wang, Qiong Su, Zhiguang Guo, Lei Shi

“…The surface morphology and microstructure of the Ni-Ti coating before and after heat treatment were analyzed by means of scanning electron microscopy and X-ray diffraction. …”
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Impairment of White Matter Microstructure in Alcohol Use Disorders and Its Association With Symptoms by Shuqi He, Qinghui Zhang, Li Wan, Yang Liu

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The Microstructure and Modification of the Interfacial Transition Zone in Lightweight Aggregate Concrete: A Review by Jian Zhou, Yiding Dong, Tong Qiu, Jiaojiao Lv, Peng Guo, Xi Liu

“…This review systematically analyzes the microstructure, composition, and physical properties of the ITZ, including porosity, microhardness, and hydration product distribution. …”
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Investigate the Mechanical Characteristics and Microstructure of Fibrous-Geopolymer Concrete Exposure to High Temperatures by Arjan Abdullah, Mazin Abdul-Rahman, Alyaa Al-Attar

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Study on Rheology Properties, Durability and Microstructure of UHPSCC Contains Garnet, Basalt, and Pozzolan by Alireza Rashno, Mohamadreza Adlparvar, Mohsen Izadinia

“…The first part corresponds to the mech­anical properties test, including compressive strength, and the second part pertains to durability tests (surface water absorption, surface electrical resistivity and RCMT) and microstructural test, including Scanning Electron Microscopy. …”
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Effect of Lime Pretreatment on Microstructure of Cassava Stalk Fibers and Growth of Aspergillus niger by Pramesti Dewi, Retno Indrati, Ria Millati, Sardjono Sardjono

“…The effect of pretreatment method on fibers microstructure of cassava stalk was evaluated through SEM micrograph. …”
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Effects of superabsorbent polymers on autogenous shrinkage and microstructure in metakaolin-based cementitious materials by Arthur Aviz Palma e Silva, Valdirene Maria Silva Capuzzo, Eugênia Fonseca da Silva, André Maués Brabo Pereira, Lívia Borba Agostinho

“…The incorporation of superabsorbent polymers (SAPs) and metakaolin in high-strength microconcrete offers a promising strategy to enhance performance while reducing environmental impact through clinker substitution. This study evaluates the feasibility and sustainability of SAP-modified microconcretes by analyzing fresh and hardened-state properties, autogenous shrinkage, and microstructural characteristics. …”
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Additive Manufacturing of Cobalt-Based Dental Alloys: Analysis of Microstructure and Physicomechanical Properties by Leonhard Hitzler, Frank Alifui-Segbaya, Philipp Williams, Burkhard Heine, Michael Heitzmann, Wayne Hall, Markus Merkel, Andreas Öchsner

“…In the current paper, we evaluate the microstructure of ternary cobalt-chromium-molybdenum (Co-Cr-Mo) and cobalt-chromium-tungsten (Co-Cr-W) alloys built with direct metal printing and LaserCUSING SLM systems, respectively, at 0°, 30°, 60°, and 90° inclinations (Φ) in as-built (AB) and heat-treated (HT) conditions. …”
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Analysis and study of ZVI on the physical properties and microstructure of solidified oil sludge residue by Wang Shixin, Wu Yankai, Yan Fengmei, Wang Jianxin, Liu Zequn, Li Hongjie

“…The effects of mix proportions and curing age on solidification were evaluated using UCS, pH, and toxicity tests. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and energy-dispersive spectroscopy (EDS) examined microstructural changes and solidification feasibility. …”
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Investigation of the microstructure evolution of 7CrMn2WMo economy‑alloyed steel in a new design forging tool implementing shear deformations by S. N. Lezhnev, A. B. Naizabekov, I. E. Volokitina, E. A. Panin, D. V. Kuis, I. N. Stepankin

“…In this paper, a new forging technology realizing intense shear deformations during processing with a tool for its implementation was considered, and the influence of the proposed forging technology on the microstructure evolution of 7CrMn2WMo economy‑alloyed steel was revealed. …”
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