Advancing freeze drying as an innovative technique for preserving Kashmiri saffron (Crocus sativus L.) by Shubli Bashir, Syed Zameer Hussain, Nusrat Jan, Bazila Naseer, Tanweer Alam

“…The physicochemical properties (moisture, ash content, and water activity), color profile, thermal stability, antioxidant capacity, total phenolic content, bioactive components (crocin, picrocrocin, and safranal), microstructure, and structural characteristics were analyzed. …”
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Investigating the Properties and Behavior of Ag-Cu-Ti-Sn-%5.1 Zr Filler Metal in Dissimilar Bonding of Alumina to Copper by M. Taheri, Gh. Azimi Roeen, A. Bahrami

“…Alumina/copper joining was done with active filler metals of Ag-Cu-Ti-Sn and Ag-Cu-Ti-Sn-%5.1Zr at temperatures of 840 and 880 °C, respectively, for 15 min under vacuum of 10-6 millibar. The microstructure of the joints were assessed using optical and scanning electron microscopes, equipped with energy dispersive spectroscopy and the mechanical properties of the joints were evaluated using the shear strength and the Vickers microhardness tests. …”
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Utilization of ladle furnace slag and fly ash as partially replacement of cement by Khin Sam Thwe, Jiratchaya Ayawanna, Lindung Zalbuin Mase, Salisa Chaiyaput

“…These mix designs were assessed in comparison to 100%OPC (% by weight), evaluating key properties (bulk density, specific gravity, normal consistency, setting time, compressive strength, flexural strength, and microstructural characteristics). …”
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Influence of quenching agents on mechanical, wear, and fracture characteristics of Al2O3 / MoS2 reinforced Al-6061 hybrid Metal Matrix Composite (MMCs) by K. R. Suchendra, M. Sreenivasa Reddy, M. Ravikumar

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Biomass Waste Incorporation in La_0.6Sr_0.4Co_0.2Fe_0.8O_3-α˗Ba(Ce_0.6Zr_0.4)_0.9Y_0.1O<su... by Ismariza Ismail, Nur Ashafieka Abdullah, Norizah Abd Karim, Shazlina Johari, Muhammad Mahyiddin Ramli

“…This study explores the incorporation of rice straw as a pore-forming agent in fabricating the La0.6Sr0.4Co0.2Fe0.8O3-α˗Ba(Ce0.6Zr0.4)0.9Y0.1O3–δ (LSCF-BCZY) composite cathode, focusing on its microstructural and physical properties. Conventional cathode materials often face challenges in balancing porosity and structural stability, with synthetic pore formers posing environmental and consistency concerns. …”
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Comportamiento microestructural de una aleación TI - 6 AL - 4 V empleada en pulpa lixiviada//Behaviour microstructure of an alloy TI - 6 AL - 4 V used in leached pulp by Rodney E. Correa‐Suárez, Tomás Fernández-Columbié, Isnel Rodríguez‐González, Dayanis Alcántara‐Borges

“…<br /><br /><strong>Key words:</strong> leached pulp, cycle thermal, microstructure, titanium, isotherm.</p>…”
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Microstructural optimization of Gd2O3-Yb2O3-Y2O3 co-stabilized ZrO2/YSZ coatings with enhanced thermal shock resistance by Tianjie Shi, Tong Zhao, Yiqian Guo, Rifei Han, Haoran Peng, Kang Yuan, Qi Zhou, Xiaoxiao Pang, Fang Jia

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Effect of Ultrasound/Ultra-high Pressure Combined with Sous-vide Cooking on the Quality of Spiced Beef by Zhenhua SHI, Daobang TANG, Huaigu YANG, Xueming LIU, Xuping WANG, Yaosheng LIN, Jinhao ZOU, Jingrong CHENG, Mingjun ZHU

“…The color, texture, moisture distribution, and microstructure of the finished product were measured, and a comprehensive quality analysis of the spiced beef was conducted using fuzzy mathematical sensory evaluation. …”
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Long-term corrosion behavior of reinforced recycled aggregate concrete under acid rain condition by Omid Bamshad, Iman Hakamian, Mohamad Fallah Shirvani, Alireza Habibi, Mahdi Mahdikhani

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Sustainable additive manufacturing of recycled RPU/PLA composites via filament extrusion for enhanced mechanical and acoustic properties by Vinoth Kumar Selvaraj, Jeyanthi Subramanian, Ravi Seenivasan, B․G Sai Charan, Bhaherathi S, Aachal Vinayak Kulkarni, Vinod Ayyappan, Sanjay Mavinkere Rangappa, Suchart Siengchin

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Characterization of vacuum plasma spray VPS - W coating deposited on stainless steel substrates by Darko Veljić, Časlav Lačnjevac, Marko Rakin

“…The microstructures of the deposited layers were analyzed by means of optical microscopy (OM) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). …”
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Applications of bamboo fiber and bamboo stem ash with styrene butadiene rubber in cement mortar for sustainable structural application by Prem Kumar Vagestan, Manikandan Periyasamy, V. Vasugi

“…Various mix ratios were developed and analyzed using the Taguchi method, and the results were validated through analysis of variance (ANOVA), microstructural observations, and energy efficiency evaluation. …”
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Analysis of jute-glass fiber reinforced epoxy hybrid composite by Md Mahadi Hasan, Md Ashraful Islam, Tareq Hassan

“…The composite's physical, mechanical, microstructural, and fracture properties were thoroughly analyzed. …”
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Effects of Different Varieties of Proso Millet (Panicum miliaceum L.) Flour on the Quality Characteristics of Crispy Cookies by Yue HU, Zhengzheng TIAN, Enhong GAO, Xiaoke CHANG, Shunshun LIN, Xiaoling TIAN, Mengqin LI

“…Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) was employed to observe the microstructure of the cookies, while Angiotool software was utilized for quantitative analysis of porosity. …”
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Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Electron Beam-Welded Joints of Titanium TC4 (Ti-6Al-4V) and Kovar (Fe-29Ni-17Co) Alloys with Cu/Nb Multi-Interlayer by Yong-jian Fang, Xiao-song Jiang, De-feng Mo, Ting-feng Song, Zhen-yi Shao, De-gui Zhu, Ming-hao Zhu, Zhi-ping Luo

“…Electron beam welding of a titanium alloy (Ti-6Al-4V) and a kovar alloy (Fe-29Ni-17Co) was performed by using a Cu/Nb multi-interlayer between them. Microstructure and composition of welded joints were analyzed by means of optical microscopy, scanning electron microscopy, energy dispersive spectroscopy, and X-ray diffraction. …”
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Microstructure Evolution and Mechanical Behavior of TiB-Reinforced Ti-6.5Al-2Zr-1Mo-1V Matrix Composites Obtained by Vacuum Arc Melting and Spark Plasma Sintering by Maxim Ozerov, Ilya Astakhov, Vitaly Sokolovsky, Denis Klimenko, Nikita Stepanov, Nikita Yurchenko, Shiyan Zhao, Lujun Huang, Sergey Zherebtsov

“…The microstructure of the as-cast Ti-6.5Al-2Zr-1Mo-1V/TiB composite composed of TiB fibers randomly distributed within the two-phase α/β matrix, while the as-sintered composite had a network-like microstructure, in which areas of the two-phase α/β matrix were delineated by walls of TiB fibers. …”
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Effects of Adding Amount of Schizophyllum commune Powder on Quality and Starch Digestibility of Biscuit by Zedong HE, Hui FENG, Lingyan WANG, Lingxin ZHAO, Liping SUN, Yongliang ZHUANG

“…The physical quality and sensory characteristics of five biscuits were evaluated. The digestibility of starch, microstructure and rheological properties of chyme were determined via in vitro biomimetic digestive system. …”
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Corrosion behavior of 316L stainless steel reinforced by dispersed yttria stabilized zirconia fabricated by spark plasma sintering by Lucas de Figueiredo Soares, Francisco Maciel Brito Neto, Lucas Moura Montenegro Reis, Guilherme dos Santos Vacchi, Sergio Neves Monteiro, Carlos Alberto Della Rovere, Vera Lúcia Arantes

“…Additionally, densification, surface morphology, microstructure and mechanical properties were characterized as complementary. …”
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Establishing topological benchmarks for three-dimensional x-ray diffraction microscopy by A. J. Shahani, D. Juul Jensen, Y. Zhang

“…A quantitative characterization of 3D topology is paramount for understanding microstructure and its time-evolution. This Perspective establishes a framework to evaluate the accuracy of emergent 3D x-ray diffraction microscopy (3DXRD) methods in capturing topological features, such as the grain boundaries, triple-junctions, and their correlations over topological distance. …”
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Study on the evolution mechanism of concrete properties under the coupled effects of freeze-thaw cycle, chloride salt and fatigue loading by Siqi Yang, Jiawen Zhang, Jiawen Zhang, Weijie Zhang, Qi Dong, Li Xiang, Guoxing Sun, Jinyang Jiang, Jinyang Jiang

“…In this study, the coupling effect of freeze-thaw, chloride salt and loading on the microstructure evolution was systematically and quantitively investigated, with the role of each kind of environmental action analyzed, experimentally and quantitively evaluating the significantly greater damage by freeze-thaw and chloride salt erosion to concrete than that of fatigue load.…”
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