Characterization and evaluation of joint properties of friction stir welded AA7075/GNPs joints obtained using square and cylindrical threaded tools by Rahul Biradar, Sachinkumar Patil, Nagamadhu M, Priyaranjan Sharma, Filipe Fernandes

“…This study investigates the joint properties and microstructural features of friction stir-welded (FSWed) AA7075 aluminum alloy composites reinforced with 1 wt % of graphene nanoplatelets (GNPs). …”
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Radio frequency-assisted hot air drying of pacific white shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei): drying kinetics, product quality and composition evaluation by Xiao-Ting Xuan, Ning Yu, Tian Ding, Hai-Tao Shang, Yan Cui, Xu-Dong Lin, Lin Zhu

“…The results demonstrated that RFHAD showed faster drying rate and also ensured better product quality in terms of texture property, astaxanthin content, color quality, rehydration rate and microstructure of shrimp. Furthermore, RF wave could significantly reduce the formation of bitter amino acids (p < .05) and showed no significant difference in the content of umami amino acid. …”
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Interpretable Machine Learning Framework for Non-Destructive Concrete Strength Prediction with Physics-Consistent Feature Analysis by Teerapun Saeheaw

“…SHAP analysis reveals that polynomial features capture physics-consistent interactions, with the <i>Curing_age × Er</i> interaction achieving dominant importance (SHAP value: 4.2337), aligning with established hydration–microstructure relationships. When accuracy differences fall within measurement uncertainty ranges, the framework provides practical advantages through enhanced uncertainty quantification (±1.260 MPa vs. ±1.338 MPa baseline) and actionable engineering insights for quality control and mix design optimization. …”
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Evaluation of 3D Printing of Cereal–Legume Starch-Based Gels Formulated with Red Adzuki Bean and Germinated Brown Rice Flour by Ran Liu, Yu Zhuang, Jiakai Song, Liuyang Shen, Yanling Yin

“…The physicochemical and structural properties of the gels were characterized through FT-IR, rheology, texture analysis, SEM, and sensory evaluation. In addition, the 3D printing fidelity, rheological behavior, color attributes, textural properties, microstructure, and sensory scoring of the printed products were evaluated. …”
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Synthesis guided by multivariate analysis of computational descriptors and electrochemical evaluation of aniline-based Schiff bases as potential corrosion inhibitors in acidic medi... by Carlos Andrés Coy-Barrera, Lili Dahiana Becerra, Vicky Carolina Gonzalez, Diego Quiroga

“…The results obtained also highlight the importance of electronic properties and surface microstructure in the effectiveness of Schiff base compounds as corrosion inhibitors, highlighting their potential for the development of multifunctional protective coatings.…”
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Evaluation of the Suitability of High-Temperature Post-Processing Annealing for Property Enhancement in LPBF 316L Steel: A Comprehensive Mechanical and Corrosion Assessment by Bohdan Efremenko, Yuliia Chabak, Ivan Petryshynets, Tianliang Zhao, Vasily Efremenko, Kaiming Wu, Tao Xia, Miroslav Džupon, Sundas Arshad

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A Reuse Evaluation for Solar-Cell Silicon Wafers via Shift Revolution and Tool Rotation Using Magnetic Assistance in Ultrasonic Electrochemical Micromachining by P. S. Pa

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Dynamic mechanical response and failure behaviour of AlMgB14-based ceramic: experimental observation, constitutive modelling and ballistic performance evaluation by Yanyan Lu, Zheng Xu, Yushu Zhang, Tao Suo, Jingxian Zhang, Jianhong Hou, Wenzhi Wang

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Investigating the Effect of Current Density on Electrodeposited Ni-TiC-WC Composite Coating and Evaluating the Corrosion Resistance of the Coating and Substrate in NaCl Solution by Ali Keramatian, Mohammad Hossein Enayati, Fatemehsadat Sayyedan, Sima Torkian

“…The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of current density on the microstructure of electrodeposited Ni–WC–TiC composite coatings on 304 stainless steel and compare the corrosion resistance of the coating and substrate in a 3.5 wt.% sodium chloride solution. …”
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Development and performance evaluation of La2O3 doped WC-10Co-4Cr coatings for enhanced biofouling and slurry abrasion resistance by Vikrant Singh, Mohit Vishnoi, N. Jeyaprakash, Syed Quadir Moinuddin, Anindita De, Anuj Bansal

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Effects of Waste Glass Bottle Nanoparticles and High Volume of Waste Ceramic Tiles on Concrete Performance When Exposed to Elevated Temperatures: Experimental and Theoretical Evalu... by Zahraa Hussein Joudah, Nur Hafizah A. Khalid, Hassan Amer Algaifi, Akram M. Mhaya, Teng Xiong, Riyadh Alsultani, Ghasan Fahim Huseien

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Constitutive Model for Hot Deformation Behavior of Fe-Mn-Cr-Based Alloys: Physical Model, ANN Model, Model Optimization, Parameter Evaluation and Calibration by Jie Xu, Chaoyang Sun, Huijun Liang, Lingyun Qian, Chunhui Wang

“…The development and validation of constitutive models for high-temperature deformation are critical for bridging microstructure evolution with macroscopic mechanical behavior in materials. …”
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Structural characterization and bioactivity evaluation of a soluble polysaccharide (PCHP-1A) from Polygonatum cyrtonema Hua: antioxidant and α-glucosidase inhibitory activities by Lunbin Xia, Cunwu Chen, Shaoshuai Bi, Yafei Zhang, Naidong Chen, Jing Feng

“…PCHP-1A exhibited a compact and curly spherical molecule conformation, and SEM analysis revealed its smooth, porous, clastic or lamellar microstructure. Comprehensive FT-IR, GC–MS, and 1D/2D NMR analyses indicated that the main chain of PCHP-1A consists of → 1)-β-d-Fruf-(2 → , → 1,6)-β-d-Fruf-(2 → , and → 6)-α-d-Glcp, with branch chains primarily composed of β-d-Fruf-(2 → linked at the O-6 position of → 1,6)-β-d-Fruf-(2 →. …”
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Evaluation of the Mechanical Properties and Fatigue Resistance of the ZrO₂CeYAl₂O₃ Composite by Marcio Paulo de Araújo Mafra, Nélio Silva Júnior, Claudinei dos Santos, Jorge Luiz de Almeida Ferreira, José Alexander Araújo, Cosme Roberto Moreira da Silva

“…The sintered samples presented values above 98% of relative density. Complex microstructures with equiaxed, homogeneously distributed submicrometer grains and planar alumina platelets were observed by SEM. …”
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A comprehensive evaluation of cost-effective forged and aged β-type Ti–14Mn–Zr alloys with variable Zr content for biomedical implant applications by Ahmed H. Awad, Ahmed W. Abdelghany, Matias Jaskari, Antti Järvenpää, Mohamed Abdel-Hady Gepreel

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Quantitative MRI assessment of peripheral nerves by S. N. Morozova, D. A. Grishina, V. A. Orlov, S. I. Kartashov, V. V. Sinkova, D. S. Tsaregorodtsev, M. V. Krotenkova, N. A. Suponeva

“…Among them, diffusion tensor magnetic resonance imaging which gives an opportunity to investigate microstructural changes in nerves tissue by water diffusion evaluation should be mentioned first. …”
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Comparative evaluation of the performance properties of resin-infused plain-woven jute reinforced thermoset composites for energy infrastructure: Experimental analysis, finite elem... by Macaulay M. Owen, Leong Sing Wong, Emmanuel O. Achukwu, Ahmad Zafir Romli, Divine Senanu Ametefe, Solehuddin Shuib

“…Mechanical characterization involved tensile, flexural, impact, and hardness tests, while thermal and microstructural properties were evaluated using thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). …”
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Evaluation and Characterization of High-Uniformity SiN_x Thin Film with Controllable Refractive Index by Home-Made Cat-CVD Based on Orthogonal Experiments by Caifang Li, Minghui Li, Jinsong Shi, Haibin Huang, Zhimei Li

“…At the same time, the microstructures of SiN_x thin film were analyzed by various characterization methods, including Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), and scanning electron microscopy (SEM), to research the relationship between preparation factors and the properties of SiN_x thin film. …”
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Bioactive glass-ceramic composites from the Li2O-ZrO2-SiO2 and Beta-Tricalcium-Phosphate system for bone regeneration: Evaluation of bioactivity and cytotoxicity by Natália Morelli Possolli, Henrique Borba Modolon, Daiara Floriano da Silva, Natasha Maurmann, Patricia Pranke, Elidio Angioletto, Oscar Rubem Klegues Montedo, Sabrina Arcaro

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Comparative Evaluation of Various ABO₃ Perovskites (A = La, Ca, Sr; B = Mn, Fe) as Oxygen Carrier Materials in Chemical Looping Hydrogen Production by Antigoni Evdou, Vassilis Zaspalis

“…Additionally, the study assesses the materials’ microstructure and stability over prolonged cycles. The findings highlight Fe-based perovskites, particularly LaFeO₃, as promising candidates for CLH applications, emphasizing the need for structural and compositional optimization to enhance hydrogen production efficiency.…”
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