Effects of Incorporating Carboxymethyl Chitosan into PMMA Bone Cement Containing Methotrexate. by Bo-Ming Liu, Ming Li, Bao-Sheng Yin, Ji-Yang Zou, Wei-Guo Zhang, Shou-Yu Wang

“…The mechanical properties, microstructure, and MTX release of (CMCS+MTX)-PMMA cement were evaluated respectively by universal mechanical testing machine, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and incubation in simulated body fluid with subsequent HPLC-MS. …”
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Non-Destructive Testing by Magnetic Noise Method of the Quality of Heat Treatment of Steel Samples Obtained by Additive Technology by V. N. Busko, A. P. Kren, G. A. Lanzman

“…Compared to the hardness measurement method, which is mainly associated with phase-structural changes, the magnetic noise method due to selectivity to other controlled parameters is additionally sensitive to cast samples (at the same time the microstructures of cast and normalized three-dimensional samples are close to each other according to X-ray data).The magnetic noise method can be used as one of the physical methods for evaluation the quality and control of the heat treatment of 3D samples at the manufacturing stage when testing their types and modes, as well as sorting samples.…”
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Impact of Lubrication on Shear Deformation During Asymmetrical Rolling: A Viscoplastic Analysis of Slip System Activity Using an Affine Linearization Scheme by I Putu Widiantara, Siti Fatimah, Warda Bahanan, Jee-Hyun Kang, Young Gun Ko

“…Although it is well established that lubrication influences the microstructure and texture of deformed sheets through its effect on shear deformation, the underlying mechanisms remain insufficiently understood. …”
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Processibility of Al5356 wire on Al6082 substrate by WAAM using MIGwelding power by Ifeyinwa G. Ibekwe, Ahmed H. Awad, Marawan Abdelwahed, Fatai O. Aramide, Mohamed A. Taha

“…A water-cooling system was implemented to counteract heat accumulation, significantly improving dimensional stability and reducing porosity. Microstructural evaluations highlighted gradient grain formation: rapid cooling at the substrate interface yielded fine equiaxed grains, while progressive heat accumulation in upper regions promoted coarser columnar structures. …”
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Brain white matter development in 8-year-old children is associated with maternal mental health during pregnancy by Yali Huang, Timothy R. Koscik, Timothy R. Koscik, Aline Andres, Aline Andres, Jayne Bellando, Jayne Bellando, Charles M. Glasier, Charles M. Glasier, Adhitya Ram, Xiawei Ou, Xiawei Ou, Xiawei Ou, Xiawei Ou

“…Their children underwent a brain MRI examination at age 8 years with multi-shell diffusion imaging analyzed using diffusion tensor imaging (DTI), diffusional kurtosis imaging (DKI), and neurite orientation dispersion and density imaging (NODDI) models for a multi-aspect evaluation of microstructural development. Key diffusion metrics (FA: fractional anisotropy; MD: mean diffusivity; AD: axial diffusivity; RD: radial diffusivity; MK: mean kurtosis; AK: axial kurtosis; RK: radial kurtosis; NDI: neurite density index; ODI: orientation dispersion index; FWF: free water fraction) were extracted from the limbic system white matter structures including cingulum, fornix, and uncinate fasciculus, which are closely associated with emotional and motivational processes.ResultsHigher maternal depression symptom scores were associated with lower FA (R = –0.3126, p = 0.0305, in CGH.R; R = –0.3025, p = 0.0366, in FXC.R) and MK (R = –0.3284, p = 0.0227, in CGG.R) and higher MD (R = 0.2879, p = 0.0472, in CGH.R) and RD (R = 0.3451, p = 0.0163, in CGH.R; R = 0.3456, p = 0.0161, in FXC.R) in predominately right-hemisphere limbic tracts. …”
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The Combined Effect of Nanoclay Powder and Curing Time on the Properties of Class G Cement by Abdulmalek Ahmed, Ahmed Abdulhamid Mahmoud, Salaheldin Elkatatny

“…Nanoclay cement had 76.9% lower permeability than control cement, which can be related to the capacity of the nanoclay particles to fill the microstructure dominating the base samples as curing time increased. …”
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The use of dendritic fibrous nano-titanium to enhance the initial characteristics and durability of lightweight concrete by Hossein Javan, Amin Honarbakhsh, Seyed Mojtaba Movahedifar, Mehdi Nobahari, Rahele Zhiani

“…The inclusion of DFNT induces a transformation in the microstructural composition of lightweight concrete, shifting it from a loose needle-like structure to a more compact and cohesive microstructure characteristic of cementitious composites. …”
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Large Spin Hall Efficiency and Current‐Induced Magnetization Switching in Ferromagnetic Heusler Alloy Co2MnAl‐Based Magnetic Trilayers by Mingzhi Wang, Chang Pan, Nian Xie, Xuepeng Qiu, Yufei Li, Lili Lang, Shiqiang Wang, Dashuai Cheng, Weijia Fan, Shi‐Ming Zhou, Zhong Shi

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Structural changes and cellulose ultrastructure mapped with electron microscopy and SAXS after enzymatic hydrolysis of mildly steam pretreated Norway spruce by Maria E. F. Brollo, Fabio Caputo, Polina Naidjonoka, Lisbeth Olsson, Eva Olsson

“…To improve the efficacy of biomass utilization and identify optimal processing conditions, we evaluated the microstructural alterations occurring during pretreatment and enzymatic hydrolysis in Norway spruce. …”
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Microscopic Structure and Strength Variation Patterns of Fiber-Modified Coarse-Grained Sulfate Saline Soil by DING Jin-hua, LI Jia-jun, GONG Miao-miao, LUO Wei, LI Teng-fei

“…[Objective] This study investigates the mechanical properties and microstructural evolution of coarse-grained sulfate saline soils in the arid inland regions of Northwest China, modified with lignin fiber (LF) and polypropylene fiber (PP). …”
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Improving the Erosion Behavior of Inconel 625 Substrate by PTA-Deposited Stellite6/B4C Composite Cladding by N. Mohammadi, B. Lotfi

“…Phase analysis and microstructure evaluation were conducted by Optical Microscope, Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscope (FESEM), and Energy-dispersive Spectroscopy (EDS). …”
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Influence of Multiple Trapping Phenomena on The Applications Criteria of ZnO-Bi2O3-Based Varistors by Mohammad A. Alim

“…An overall behavior of these devices is attributed to the microstructural effects via controlled grain-size and its distribution, existence of phases, carrier density in the grains, trapping states, and their role within the electrical thickness across the grain-boundary electrical barrier, etc. …”
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Eco-Friendly Improvement of Comprehensive Engineering Properties of Collapsible Loess Using Guar Gum Biopolymer by Yuesong Zheng, Tianhao Li, Daokun Qi, Xiaojuan Xi, Fengzu Peng, Shijun Ding, Zhibao Nie, Xin Hu, Gaowen Zhao, Bo Xiao, Yake Tang, Wenhui Wang

“…The water stability of soil samples was evaluated by both cube and sphere crumb tests. SEM and EDS analyses were also conducted to determine the microstructural and mineral changes in soil. …”
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Study of Corrosion Behavior of Mg–Gd-Based Soluble Magnesium Alloys by Qinghua Wang, Zhiquan Huang, Yanchun Zhu, Ling Qin, Jingfeng Zou, Lifeng Ma

“…The corrosion behavior of soluble Mg–Gd-based alloys was systematically investigated by analyzing two key aspects: environmental factors and microstructural characteristics. Environmental influences were evaluated using immersion weight loss tests under varying Cl⁻ concentrations and temperature conditions. …”
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COMPREHENSIVE INDEX OF QUALITY OF ROLLED STEEL AND ITS APPLICATION by A. B. Steblov

“…The concept of an integrated indicator of quality of rolled metals, for example bearing steel 1.3520(EN), as a set of properties reflecting the quality of the profile geometry, surface defects, macro and microstructure and mechanical properties was considered. …”
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Regulation of Muscle Quality of Tilapia by Embrittlement by Junmeng YAN, Sili XIAO, Qiaoyu LIU, Weidong BAI, Ting WU, Qingxiu WANG, Ling YANG, Baiqiao OU

“…This study systematically evaluated the effects of embrittling duration on the quality of tilapia muscle through sensory evaluation, physicochemical analysis, microstructural observation, and myofibrillar protein (MP) structure analysis. …”
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Mortars with enhanced chemical resistance: Effects of sulphuric acid exposure by Bruna S. Santos, Wesley B.S. Machini, Gina Matias, Nelson F.S.T. Moreira, Paulo M.M. Portugal, Isabel Torres, António Tadeu, João A.S. Almeida

“…The effect of sulphuric acid attack on the microstructure and chemical composition of mortars was further evaluated by mercury intrusion porosimetry (MIP), attenuated total reflection-Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (ATR-FTIR), and scanning electron microscopy with energy dispersive X-ray (SEM-EDX).…”
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Study on the carbonation resistance of sulphoaluminate cement grouting materials enhanced by acrylamide in-situ polymerization modification by Guangling Shi, Hucheng Chai, Liya Zhao, Songhui Liu, Zhiying Guo, Haibo Zhang

“…SAC was modified with varying AM dosages (0–40 %), and the carbonation depth, mechanical properties, and microstructure were evaluated after different carbonation periods. …”
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HTPB propellant aging mechanisms and safety characteristics: microscopic structural changes, thermal stability, and self-accelerating decomposition temperature by Xi-chen Liu, Yi-min Luo, Wen-jiang Li, Fei-yang Xu, Xing-liang Wu, Qiang Li, Da-bin Liu

“…In this study, Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Thermogravimetric Analysis (TG), and Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) were employed to evaluate the microstructural and thermal stability changes in HTPB propellant due to aging. …”
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The effect of detailing the trabecular structure of bone phantoms on the assessment of the bone marrow dose from 89,90Sr by P. A. Sharagin, E. A. Shishkina, E. I. Tolstykh, M. O. Degteva

“…These phantoms included a detailed description of the trabecular bone microstructure, i.e., they belong to the first approach. …”
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