Novel mechanism of sulfate erosion mitigation in cement mortar using CF-based densifier: microstructural and durability perspectives by Jianye Liu, Peishan Huang, Hehao Gan, Xin Wang, Zhuo Liu

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Optimizing microstructure and mechanical properties in additively manufactured 18Ni (300) maraging steel by controlling strengthening agents by Mohammed Ali, Ali Khosravifard, Antti Järvenpää, Jukka Kömi, Atef Hamada

“…Mechanical properties such as hardness, tensile strength, and impact toughness were evaluated and correlated with the microstructure. The DA treatment significantly refined the microstructure and promoted austenite reversion, while the CA-A treatment resulted in a coarser structure with higher austenite content. …”
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MICROSTRUCTURAL AND TRIBOLOGICAL PROPERTIES OF NICKEL-BASED HARDFACING COATINGS APPLIED ON NITRIDING STEELS BY PLASMA TRANSFERRED ARC WELDING by Abdullah Sert, Fatih Hayati Çakır, Gökçe Mehmet Ay

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Laser Powder Bed Fusion of a Ti-16Nb-Based Alloy: Processability, Microstructure, and Mechanical Properties by Azim Gökçe, Vamsi Krishna Balla, Subrata Deb Nath, Arulselvan Arumugham Akilan, Sundar V. Atre

“…Eleven parameter sets were employed to evaluate printability, microstructure, and mechanical properties. …”
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Innovative use of stabilized pond ash as a sustainable material for flexible pavements: Experimental, microstructural, and numerical investigations by Hrushikesh N. Kedar, Satyajit Patel

“…This study investigates the use of pond ash stabilized with lime and ground granulated blast furnace slag (GGBS) as an eco-friendly subbase material for the base and subbase layer of flexible pavements. Laboratory evaluations, including unconfined compressive strength (UCS), resilient modulus (Mr), and microstructural assessments using X-ray diffraction and scanning electron microscopy, were carried out to analyze the performance of pond ash-lime-GGBS blends. …”
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The influence of V microalloying on the hot deformation behavior and microstructure evolution of high-manganese steel for LNG storage tanks by Yu-chen Li, Ji-guang Li, Da-zheng Zhang, Qi-hang Pang

“…Herein, the high-temperature hot deformation and dynamic recrystallization (DRX) behavior of high-manganese steel were investigated through the measurement of true stress-strain curves, the establishment of constitutive equations, the construction of recrystallization and hot processing maps, and the characterization of microstructure evolution. Furthermore, the influence of V on the DRX behavior of high-manganese steel during the hot deformation process, particularly for LNG storage tanks, was systematically evaluated. …”
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Microstructural and photocatalytic properties of nanostructured near-β Ti-Nb-Zr alloy for total hip prosthesis use by Fellah M., Hezil N., Bouras D.

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Microstructural investigation of low-activity and high-activity aluminide coatings fabricated by vapor phase aluminizing on IN792 superalloy by Ali Azari Beni, Saeed Rastegari

“…After coating, the microstructure and formation of the coating were evaluated using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and Energy-Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDS) mapping. …”
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Tailoring compositional gradient in electrodeposited Ni-Co alloys to achieve strength-ductility synergy and microstructural stability at nanoscale by Swastika Banthia, Haripria T. Padmaganesan, Swetha Singam, Yuki Otani, Naoki Takata, Sankara Sarma V. Tatiparti, G.V.D. Jonnalagadda, M.J.N.V. Prasad

“…The homogeneous foils possessing grain sizes of ∼30–35 nm are also developed by adjusting the composition of the anode. The aim is to evaluate the effect of gradient in Co content on microstructural evolution, and hardness and tensile properties of NC NiCo alloy in as-deposited and heat-treated conditions, using electron microscopes, nanoindentation and tensile test, and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), respectively. …”
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Effect of intramuscular fat level on carcass composition, physicochemical characteristics, texture, and microstructure of breast muscle of broiler chickens by Dariusz Kokoszyński, Karol Włodarczyk, Joanna Żochowska-Kujawska, Marek Kotowicz, Marcin Wegner, Kamil Stęczny, Dorota Cygan-Szczegielniak

“…After the carcasses were dissected, m. pectoralis major was sampled to determine their basic chemical composition, physicochemical and sensory characteristics, texture, and microstructural characteristics. The IMF content of the m. pectoralis major evaluated male Ross 308 broiler chickens at 42 days of age ranged from 0.88 % to 4.64 %. …”
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Impact of glycemic control on brain microstructure in type 2 diabetes mellitus: insights from diffusion tensor imaging by Guanye Zhang, Huanhua Wu, Qian Cao, Jiabin Mo, Xiaozheng Cao, Hong Luo, Xiangyu Tan, Hongru Ou

“…Abstract Background Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) has been associated with brain microstructural alterations, potentially contributing to cognitive decline and neurodegeneration. …”
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Effect of Annealing Temperature on the Microstructural and Mechanical Properties of Wire Rod Steel Annealed Using a Biomass Gasifier by Pathompong Chootapa, Songkran Wiriyasart, Sommas Kaewluan

“…In this study, we aimed to investigate the use of biomass fuel as a replacement for fossil fuels and to evaluate the mechanical properties and microstructure of wire rod steel after annealing using indirect heat from a gasifier. …”
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Phase Transformations of Low-Alloy Steel DIN 1.5025 under Isothermal Holding in the Bainitic Region and the Formation of Microcomposite Microstructures by Shima Pashangeh, Seyed Sadegh Ghasemi Banadkouki, Mohammad Hadi Mohammad Hadi

“…In the next step, initial microstructural investigations and phase transformations under different heat treatment conditions were conducted using laser and scanning electron microscopes, along with dilatometry tests. …”
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Effect of Sugar Cane Bagasse Ash Incorporated as Viscosity Modifying Agent on Fresh, Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Self-Compacting Concrete by Usman Amjad, Muhammad Sarir, Diyar Khan, Inzimam Ul Haq, Muhammad Wajahat Ali Khawaja, Khalid Mahmood

“…The hydration and microstructure properties were evaluated by using X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and mercury intrusion porosimetry (MIP) to investigate SBA-based SCC. …”
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Associations between preoperative cerebral white matter microstructural changes and neurodevelopmental deficits in CHD infants: a diffusion tensor imaging study by Zhen Zhang, Siyu Ma, Ziqing Hu, Yong Chen, Ye Lin, Yaqi Zhang, Meijiao Zhu, Liang Hu, Xinyu Cai, Nishant Patel, Ming Yang, Xuming Mo

“…Abstract Background Neurodevelopmental deficits(NDs) frequently occur in patients with cyanotic congenital heart disease (CCHD) because of the hemodynamic abnormalities. We aimed to evaluate white matter(WM) microstructural changes in infants with CHD and analyze the relationship between WM microstructural changes and NDs. …”
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Surface Microstructure of Two Bioceramics: Calcium-Enriched Mixture and Cold Ceramic in Setting Environments with Different pH Values by Maryam Kazemipoor, Ehsan Sanati

“…The present study aimed to assess the surface microstructure of calcium-enriched mixture (CEM cement) and cold ceramic (CC) in setting environments with different pH values. …”
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The Impact of Polymerized Whey Protein on the Microstructure, Probiotic Survivability, and Sensory Properties of Hemp Extract-Infused Goat Milk Yogurt by Hao Shi, Kalev Freeman, Eric Kawka, Monique McHenry, Mingruo Guo

“…The microstructure analysis revealed that adding PWP formed a compact gel network compared to the irregular open protein matrixes in other groups. …”
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Comparison of Ultrasound- and Microwave-Assisted Extraction Techniques on Chemical, Technological, Rheological, and Microstructural Properties of Starch from Mango Kernel by Luis Mieles-Gómez, Somaris E. Quintana, Luis A. García-Zapateiro

“…The effect of emergent technologies for the starch extraction was studied. The evaluation of conventional extraction (MKS-WMP), ultrasound-assisted extraction (MKS-UAE), and microwave-assisted extraction (MKS-MAE) on chemical, technological, gelling, pasting, and microstructural properties of starch from mango kernel was carried out. …”
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In vitro study on cleaning effect of different rinsing agents combined with ultrasonic swaging on root canal wall and dentin microstructure by SHUAI Bingjie, ZHANG Hao, ZHOU Yongqing

“…The change of dentin microstructure was analyzed by Fourier infrared spectrometer. …”
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Research progress of laser powder bed fusion of Ti2AlNb-based alloys: Microstructure, defects and properties by Jianfa Liao, Aoqi Fan, Haojie Luo, Yulei Du

“…However, LPBF-fabricated Ti2AlNb alloys still encounter significant challenges, including difficulties in microstructure control, the presence of various defects, and inadequate high-temperature ductility, which severely restrict their practical applications. …”
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