The effect of artificial aging after multi-directional forging of supersaturated AA2024 by Mohadeseh Rashidi, Mohammad Abdian, Mohsen Kazeminezhad

“…To investigate the microstructure and precipitate conditions, Optical Microscopy (OM) and Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscopy (FE-SEM) were used to analyze the cross-sectional surfaces of the samples. …”
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The way the mistery of the Mattei’s case was solved by D. Firrao, G. Ubertalli, P. Matteis, C. Pozzi

“…Results of field explosion experiments are incorporated into the evaluation of microstructural signs possibly induced on metal targets by an unknown explosive event. …”
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Alterations in White Matter Structure in Sleep-Related Epilepsies: A TBSS-Based Diffusion Tensor Imaging Study by Wang Z, Liu W, Feng X, Wang Q, Ning X, Xing W

“…Furthermore, a negative correlation was identified between the increased RD values and age of onset in SRE.Conclusion: The FA and RD values derived from DTI serve as neuroimaging markers to evaluate WM damage in SRE. These findings indicate that alterations in WM microstructure within the bilateral frontal lobes and corpus callosum may contribute to a potential pathophysiological mechanism underlying seizures in SRE. …”
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Effect of Camellia nitidissima Chi Polysaccharide on the Physicochemical Properties and Gel Properties of Surimi Gel in Pangasius bocourti by Zezheng ZENG, Lifeng ZHU, Yanghong CAO, Cen QI, Ziru DAI, Qingliang DONG

“…The effects of different CNCP dosages (0%, 0.2%, 0.4%, 0.6%, 0.8%, 1.0%) on the whiteness value, gel strength, textural properties, sensory evaluation, cooking loss rate, water-holding capacity, water distribution, dynamic rheological characteristics, gel-forming forces, protein secondary structure, and microstructure of the CNCP-Pangasius bocourti surimi plural gel were also investigated. …”
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Preparation and characterization of dressing-type emulsions formulated with hydrocolloids from the mango (Mangifera indica) peel by Ronald Marsiglia-Fuentes, José M. Franco, Luis A. García-Zapateiro

“…Particle size distribution, ζ-potential, proximal composition, color, microstructure, and rheological properties were evaluated. …”
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Comparative computational and experimental insights into the structural, electrical, and biological properties of CeO2 fluorite ceramics by Raj Kumar, Vipin Kumar Gupta, Mohit Khosya, Sangeeta Singh, Upendra Kumar

“…Abstract A comprehensive comparative study was conducted on synthesized (CS) and commercially procured (CP) cerium oxide (CeO₂) samples, and evaluating their computational, structural, microstructural, biocompatibility, and electrical properties. …”
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Constructive Neuroengineering of Crossing Multi-Neurite Wiring Using Modifiable Agarose Gel Platforms by Soya Hagiwara, Kazuhiro Tsuneishi, Naoya Takada, Kenji Yasuda

“…In this study, we developed a modifiable agarose gel-based platform that enables real-time microstructure fabrication using an infrared (IR) laser system under live-cell conditions. …”
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Thin GB14 coatings on implants using HVSFS by Maria Carolina Lanzino, Long-Quan R. V. Le, Janka Wilbig, Wolfgang Rheinheimer, Michael Seidenstuecker, Jens Günster, Andreas Killinger

“…The sample with optimized properties in terms of achieved microstructure and topography was selected for in vitro testing using MG63 osteosarcoma cells to evaluate cell proliferation and adhesion. …”
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Comparative Study on the Performance of Blended and Nonblended Fly Ash Geopolymer Composites as Durable Construction Materials by Debabrata Dutta, Somnath Ghosh

“…This article represents that the mechanical and microstructural properties and durability of fly ash-based geopolymers blended with silica fume and borax are better than those of conventional fly ash-based geopolymers. …”
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Characterisation of fresh extruded rice with added soybean protein isolate by Lu Li, Dandan Li, Xihong Li

“…We used rheological techniques and thermal analysis to determine the suitability of the extrusion process and the loss of heating mass. The microstructure, textural properties, sensory evaluation and rice taste analyser scores of FER were determined. …”
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Polarization scattering-based detection of lubricating materials by Xin Liu, Junxin Jian, Xiaolu Huang, Huilong Li, Yuan Tian, Weizhi Ma, Xiaolong Zhao, Zunnian Liu, Jiayi Sun, Xiushuo Zhang, Yong Wang, Xiaomei Zhu

“…This method leverages the polarization characteristics of light to investigate the optical properties and microstructures of materials, offering advantages such as high data dimensionality, sensitivity to microstructural changes, and compatibility with existing optical techniques. …”
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Laser Powder Bed Fusion of CuSn10: A Review by Robert Kremer, Somayeh Khani, Tamara Appel, Johannes Buhl, Heinz Palkowski

“…Through a systematic literature search, 32 articles on LPBF‐processed CuSn10 are identified and evaluated. This provides an overview of processing parameters, microstructures, mechanical properties, corrosion behavior, the effect of heat treatments, and multimaterial connections. …”
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Performance of Sustainable Geopolymer Concrete Made of Different Alkaline Activators by Yasmin R. Hamed, Mostafa M. Keshta, Mohamed M. Yousry Elshikh, Ahmed A. Elshami, Mohamed H. S. Matthana, Osama Youssf

“…This study addresses the need for sustainable and durable construction materials by investigating geopolymer concrete as an eco-friendly alternative, optimizing its mechanical and microstructural properties to enhance long-term performance in infrastructure applications. …”
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Multi-Objective Optimization of Machinability and Energy Consumption of Cast Iron Depending on Cooling Rate by Burak Öztürk, Fuat Kara

“…Cooling rates in cast iron significantly impact its microstructure, leading to bainitic transformation instead of ferritic structures, resulting in microstructures with higher pearlite content and even cementite formation. …”
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Advancements in the application of optical coherence tomography in hepatopancreatobiliary systems: a comprehensive review by Liming Yao, Ying Pan, Jiang Yu, Kaiming Leng

“…Its superiority over conventional methods lies in its ability to provide submucosal assessments and real-time, wide-ranging tissue evaluations. The latest advancement in OCT technology, exemplified by the NVision Volumetric Laser Endomicroscopy (VLE) system, has significantly enhanced imaging quality and microstructure delineation, particularly in characterizing the intricate anatomy of pancreaticobiliary ducts. …”
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Stable and high-safety fast-charging lithium metal battery enabled by a polydopamine-functionalized hydroxyapatite/aramid hybrid nanofibers separator by Long Cheng, Ying-Jie Zhu, Yaxin Zhang, Han-Ping Yu, Sida Xie, Dandan Li, Heng Li, Shiyou Zheng

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Gastropod shell powder as cementitious additive in concrete by Afzal Basha Syed

“…SEM analysis highlighted a denser, more cohesive microstructure in the 15% GSP concrete, with reduced voids and microcracks compared to the control sample, indicating improved matrix integrity. …”
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Effect of suction on time-dependent behavior of intact loess under oedometric conditions: Strain rate dependency and stress relaxation by Tian-Gang Lan, Ling Xu, Shi-Feng Lu

“…Water retention behaviors and microstructures were also measured to characterize the tested loess. …”
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Porosity mapping of extrudate snacks based on X-ray images by Abhinawa Damar, Samodra Ailsa Saraswati, Karyadi Joko Nugroho Wahyu, Nugraha Bayu

“…Understanding how these conditions affect the microstructure and porosity of extrudates can help improve quality control. …”
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Synthesis of Copper Based Composites Reinforced with (Ni,Cu)3Al Intermetallic via Low Energy Ball Milling by J. A. Verduzco, A. Molina, R. Guardian, Y. Y. Calderon, S. R. Gonzaga, M. Serrano, H. Villanueva

“…The resulting powders were compacted and sintered at 700°C for 30 minutes in an argon atmosphere. Microstructural characterization was performed using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and X-ray diffraction (XRD), while surface hardness was evaluated through microhardness testing. …”
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