Enhancing 3D printing performance of O/W emulsions with asparagus fibre by Yifeng Lu, Maarten A.I. Schutyser, Lu Zhang

“…Printability, rheological properties, and microstructure of the samples were systematically evaluated. …”
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Reactive magnesia and magnesium oxychloride cement treatments for mechanical enhancement of marl soil by Mohamed Harun, Umair Ali, Mubashir Aziz, Mohamed Abdulqadir Mohamed, Hammad R. Khalid, Shamsad Ahmad, Asad Hanif

“…To address these challenges, marl soil specimens were treated with varying dosages of RMC and MOC, and the resulting improvements were evaluated through a series of mechanical and microstructural tests. …”
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Gibberellins pre-treatment and storage at high relative humidity improved the quality of 'Eureka' lemon (Citrus limon (L.) Burm. f.) by Dandan Li, Xihong Li, Ze Miao, Jin Du, Jinxiao Cheng, Shiting Hu, Yuhang Li, Yingying Zhang, Lingling Liu, Amr Farouk, Lu Li, Yuqian Jiang

“…The changes in visual appearance, pigment metabolism, pericarpic microstructure, and volatile compounds of lemons during storage were evaluated. …”
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Study on B4C Particulates Size on Mechanical Behavior, Fractured Surface and Optimization of the Wear Parameters of the Al7075 Composites by Statistical Approach by M. Ravikumar

“…Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) was utilized in the experiment to examine the materials and microstructures of several composites. Uniform dispersion of the micro and nano particles was readily evident in the SEM image. …”
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Study on B4C Particulates Size on Mechanical Behavior, Fractured Surface and Optimization of the Wear Parameters of the Al7075 Composites by Statistical Approach by M. Ravikumar

“…Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) was utilized in the experiment to examine the materials and microstructures of several composites. Uniform dispersion of the micro and nano particles was readily evident in the SEM image. …”
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Twin-roll casting of wire of magnesium alloys by Christoph Kaden, Kristina Kittner, Madlen Ullmann, Ulrich Prahl

“…Microstructural analysis was performed using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and electron backscatter diffraction (EBSD). …”
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Exploring the correlation of structure and microwave dielectric performance in metal-doped CaTiO3-SmAlO3 ceramics by Hu Yang

“…A comprehensive analysis of the microstructure and dielectric properties was conducted. …”
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Comparison of modelled diffusion-derived electrical conductivities found using magnetic resonance imaging by Sasha Hakhu, Leland S. Hu, Scott Beeman, Rosalind J. Sadleir

“…This study investigates the variability in conductivity predictions across different microstructure models and evaluates their alignment with experimental observations.MethodsWe used publicly available diffusion databases from neurotypical adults to extract microstructure parameters for three diffusion-based brain models: Neurite Orientation Dispersion and Density Imaging (NODDI), Soma and Neurite Density Imaging (SANDI), and Spherical Mean technique (SMT) conductivity predictions were calculated for gray matter (GM) and white matter (WM) tissues using each model. …”
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Mechanical, Tribological, and Corrosion Resistance Properties of (TiAl_xCrNbY)N_y High-Entropy Coatings Synthesized Through Hybrid Reactive Magnetron Sputtering by Nicolae C. Zoita, Mihaela Dinu, Anca C. Parau, Iulian Pana, Adrian E. Kiss

“…This study investigates the effects of aluminum and nitrogen content on the microstructure, mechanical properties, and tribological performance of high-entropy coatings based on (TiCrAl_xNbY)N_y systems. …”
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Investigation of the impact of heavy metal lead on the geotechnical and environmental properties of marl soils with a special focus on desorption behavior in industrial areas by Mohammad Amiri, Atefeh Ghasemi

“…However, the percentage of desorbed lead was higher at lower concentrations and gradually decreased as the concentration increased, due to a shift in the dominant mechanism from surface adsorption and carbonate precipitation to cation exchange and microstructural entrapment. Despite its high adsorption capacity, marl soil releases a portion of the adsorbed lead under acidic conditions, emphasizing the importance of understanding desorption behavior and controlling pH to manage lead mobility in contaminated sites. …”
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Comparative Analysis of the Physicochemical Properties of Fresh, Solar-Dried, Oven-Dried and Commercial <i>Royal Gala</i> Apple Snacks by Lisete Fernandes, Pedro B. Tavares, João Siopa, Carla Gonçalves, Fernando M. Nunes

“…This study compares the physicochemical properties of <i>Royal Gala</i> apple snacks fresh and processed using different methods: solar-dried (SD), oven-dried at 65 °C (OD65°) and 85 °C (OD85°) and two commercial brands (CC—commercial apple C and CF—commercial apple F). Evaluated parameters included color, microstructure, acidity, sugar content, phenolic compounds, antioxidant activity, and the presence of heat-induced compounds such as 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF) and acrylamide. …”
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Highly Biocompatible Lamellar Liquid Crystals Based on Hempseed or Flaxseed Oil with Incorporated Betamethasone Dipropionate: A Bioinspired Multi-Target Dermal Drug Delivery System... by Vitek M, Medoš Ž, Lavrič Z, Jeras M, Planinšek O, Zvonar Pobirk A, Gosenca Matjaž M

“…Lastly, their performance was evaluated and compared with the commercially available reference medicine in chemical stability study, in vitro permeation testing, in vitro safety assessment using cell proliferation assay, inverted light microscopy, and Raman mapping of keratinocytes, besides gap closure assay performed by live-cell imaging.Results: Formulation (L/T)Ho30, containing the highest amount of lecithin/Tween 80 mixture (21%) and hempseed oil (28%), demonstrated lamellar microstructure with high skin hydration potential and favourable rheological features for skin administration. …”
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Impact of ZrO₂ and Si₃N₄ Ceramics Dispersion on the Ti6Al4V Matrix: Mechanical and Microstructural Characteristics Using SPS by Anthony O. Ogunmefun, Emmanuel R. Sadiku, Linda M. Teffo, Williams K. Kupolati

“…SEM/EDS and XRD equipment were used to disclose the microstructural evolution and phase identification of created composites. …”
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Improved properties of near-eutectic nickel silicide alloyed with vanadium, chromium, and carbon in inductively coupled plasma spheroidization for additive manufacturing by Foysal Kabir Tareq, Geir Grasmo

“…These enhancements are attributed to the synergistic effects of alloying on phase evolution, microstructural refinement and transformation, and grain boundary modification through the formation of fine, element-rich precipitates at grain boundaries.…”
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Evaluating the influence of friction stir processing on AlSi7Mg0.2 alloy using principal component analysis by Eddie Gazo-Hanna, Essam B. Moustafa, Ahmed O. Mosleh, Semaan Amine, Khaled Younes

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Additively manufactured 316L stainless steel as a potential alternative implant material by M.S. Alam, S.R. Campbell, S.R. Spivey, G. Dutta, N. Pal, A. Karan, J. Xie, M.A. DeCoster, E.P. Murray

“…The microstructural features, electrochemical corrosion behavior, and biocompatibility with Locke's solution were evaluated for 316L stainless steel (SS) samples fabricated by selective laser melting (SLM) with understudied processing conditions providing low residual stress - 800, 1000 and 1200 mm/s laser scan speed with a laser power of 100 W. …”
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Anisotropic corrosion behavior of laser-based direct energy deposited H13 steel in molten ADC12 aluminum alloy by Guo Wang, Weidong Lou, Chaoyang Deng, Wenyou Ma, Chuanqiang Li, Haidong Zhao

“…The effect of the anisotropic microstructure of the deposited H13 steel on corrosion behavior was elucidated by characterizing the microstructure before and after corrosion. …”
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Synergistic Effects of Microbial-Induced Carbonate Precipitation and Modified Biochar on the Engineering Properties of Loess by Qibo Yan, Lingwei Kong, Shiyue Fang

“…Controlled experiments evaluated hydraulic conductivity, shear strength, and stress-strress–strain behavior under varying MBC content (0–8%), cementation reagent concentration (0.5–1.5 mol/L), and confining pressures (50–400 kPa), and complemented by microstructural characterization via scanning electron microscope (SEM). …”
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High‐Performance Polymer‐derived Ceramics in LCD 3D Printing by H. Yazdani Sarvestani, V. Karamzadeh, A. Kulkarni, A. Sohrabi‐Kashani, T. Lacelle, M.B. Jakubinek, B. Ashrafi

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High-performance W–Cu composites preparation technology, modulation strategy and strengthening mechanism by Weiyang Long, Yifan Yan, Mingzhu You, Haoran Wu, Zheng Wei, Hongfei Zhang, Shaodan Yang, Zhiyuan Zhu, Kexing Song

“…The research results can provide reference for the material component design, advanced fabrication technology, microstructure and performance control of high-performance W–Cu composite materials in key fields and extreme service evaluation.…”
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