Impact of Microwave Pre-Curing on Pore Structure and Environmental Performance of Metakaolin- and Fly Ash-Based Geopolymers by Yanhui Dong, Mohamed R. El-Naggar, Runhui Gao, Yefan Li, Yixin Zhao

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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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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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Application of two-step diffusion couple technique in high-throughput screening of optimal composition and aging temperatures for alloys design: A demonstration in binary Ni-Al sys... by Shang Y.-J., Cao D.-J., Li Q., Yang K., Deng C.-M., Zhang L.-J.

“…The effect of composition and aging temperature on the aging microstructure was studied in detail by means of different experimental techniques and statistical analysis. …”
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Characteristics and analysis of PM2.5 particles in a light-polluted atmosphere in winter by Feng Hu, Xinglei Wang, Qi Li

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Decoding the synergistic potential of herbal medicine and dietary supplements for treating postmenopausal osteoporosis by Jinfang Dou, Xuehong Hu, Junchang Liu, Jiaxian Liu, Chuyue Zhang, Yuelin Zhang, Xianjie Zhen, Siyu Tao, Jinghua Zhang, Guangjian Jiang

“…The 12-week experiment involved measurements of bone density and microstructure, histological evaluation of femoral trabeculae and bone cortex, quantification of osteoclasts in the femur, assessment of osteoclast differentiation factor expression (NFATc1 and C-Fos), and measurement of collagen I carboxyl-terminal peptide (CTX-1). …”
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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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Evolution of prototyping in automotive engineering: a comprehensive study on the reliability of Additive Manufacturing for advanced powertrain components by Silvia Cecchel, Riccardo Ferraresi, Matteo Magni, Leonardi Guerini, Giovanna Cornacchia

“…Firstly, it was investigated the mechanical behavior, microstructure, and the effect of sample size and heat treatments on both specimens and prototypes made of AM 17-4PH steel. …”
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Comparative morphology of spheroidized pearlite steel by optical and electron - microscopic methods by V. V. Gerasimov

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Study on the Atmospheric Corrosion Resistance of H-Beam Weathering Steel by YAN Ting, GAO Xiu-hua, HAN Lei-lei, WU Hong-yan, DU Lin-xiu, LI Tong

“…In addition, alternate immersion test was used to study the corrosion behavior of weathering steel with different microstructures in atmospheric environment. The corrosion performance of samples with rust after corrosion were evaluated by weightlessness analysis and electrochemical experiments. …”
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Synthesis and Property Characterization of Low-Activity Waste-Derived Quaternary Cementitious Materials by Linlin Jiang, Xianhui Zhao, Haoyu Wang

“…Fresh properties (fluidity, pH, and electrical conductivity), compressive strength, and drying shrinkage were evaluated, while SEM-EDS, XRD, FTIR, and TG-DSC analyzed microstructural evolution. …”
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Nanoparticle-Free 3D-Printed Hydrophobic Surfaces for Ice Mitigation Applications by Ranim Zgaren, Maryam Hosseini, Reza Jafari, Gelareh Momen

“…To overcome limitations associated with traditional anti-icing methods, such as the use of nanoparticles, this study introduces a novel and facile approach for fabricating superhydrophobic and anti-icing microstructures using cost-effective LCD 3D printing technology. …”
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Hydroxyapatite-reinforced chitosan film on PEO-treated aluminum alloys for enhanced corrosion resistance by Yang Li, Shuyan Yang, Yong Wan

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Ion irradiation introduced high-density core-shell structured nanoprecipitates in FeCrNi by Yizhou Qian, Xiaolei Ma, Kangkang Wen, Siyu Chen, Yiheng Chen, Yugang Wang, Tongde Shen, Gang Sha, Chenxu Wang

“…This synthesis method overcomes traditional limitations posed by thermodynamic constraints and grain boundary (GB) agglomeration, providing a potential pathway for the precise tailoring of microstructures. The combination of APT and TEM analysis offers detailed insight into the structural evolution of the core-shell NPs. …”
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Effect of Low Voltage Electrostatic Field-assisted Freezing on Quality of Seabuckthorn Fruit by Lu ZHANG, Tongliga DONG, Quanfang XING, Xiukuan WANG, Jinwei TE, Zhongping WEN, Jianmei LI, Xueyan YUN

“…The freezing curves, water loss rate, ice crystal morphology, flavonoid content, polyphenol content, and microstructure of sea buckthorn berries were recorded to evaluated the quality changes of sea buckthorn berries treated by the LVEF-assisted freezing and the ordinary freezing at different temperatures (−20, −40, −80 ℃). …”
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