Multi-scale characterization of tight carbonate rocks based on digital cores by Changsheng Wang, Changsheng Wang, Lili Tian, Lili Tian, Chuanrui Sun, Chuanrui Sun, Yuwei Deng, Yuwei Deng, Ying Zhou, Ying Zhou, Xin Nie, Xin Nie

“…The characterization of carbonate microstructure is of great significance for the evaluation of carbonate oil and gas resources. …”
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The Increment of Choroidal Thickness in Euthyroid Graves’ Ophthalmopathy: Is It an Early Sign of Venous Congestion? by Eylem Cagiltay, Fahrettin Akay, Ozgur Demir, Erdinç Aydın, Berkay Akmaz, Baris Pamuk

“…Impaired ocular blood flow may disrupt the retinal microstructure and functions. In this study, we aimed to investigate the macular and choroidal thickness changes in GO compared with healthy subjects. …”
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Macrosegregation of Carbon in Heavy Steel Casting by V. Pernica, A. Záděra, V. Kaňa, V. Krutiš

“…The macrosegregation of elements significantly affects the structure in terms of microstructure and macrostructure of the casting as well as on its mechanical and operational properties. …”
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Heat treatment and its effect on machining induced surface roughness of cast and additive manufactured AlSi10Mg by Amith K. V., Satish Shenoy Baloor, Ashwin Polishetty, Gururaj Bolar, Arun N. Govindhan

“…In contrast, the fine cellular microstructure of the as-printed alloy enhanced the microhardness (140.3 HV) and deformation resistance, producing better surface quality. …”
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Mechanical behavior of NiCr and NiCrTi alloys for implant prosthetic components by Ivete Aparecida de Mattias Sartori, Carla Müller Ramos, Fernanda Faot, Luciano Monteiro da Silva, Laiz Valgas, Ana Flávia Sanches Borges

“…Purpose: The aim of this study was to evaluate the tensile and hardness mechanical properties, as well as the composition and microstructure of three different alloys used for implant prosthestic components casting. …”
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Sustainable multifunctional biochar-based cementitious composites for carbon sequestration, energy storage, and smart infrastructure applications: A review by Hilal Khan, Zamil Bin Zahid, Fazal Hussain, Junaid Ahmad, Rao Arsalan Khushnood

“…The review covers biochar's impact on flow properties, hydration kinetics, mechanical characteristics, durability performance, and smart functionalities including self-sensing, electromagnetic interference shielding, and energy storage capabilities. Microstructural analyses using advanced characterization techniques reveal the mechanisms underlying biochar's effects on cement matrix development. …”
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Effect of Nanosilica on Impermeability of Cement-Fly Ash System by Huaqing Liu, Yan Zhang, Ruiming Tong, Zhaoqing Zhu, Yang Lv

“…Hydrates were investigated by XRD, SEM, and TG; the microstructure of hydrates was analyzed with SEM-EDS. …”
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Time series analysis of ex-vivo ischemia-reperfused heart using Q-space imaging by Genki Ichihara, Junichi Hata, Daisuke Nakashima, Kyohei Daigo, Kazuhisa Sugai, Yuji Iwasawa, Motoaki Sano, Masaya Nakamura, Hideyuki Okano, Kazuki Sato, Yoshinori Katsumata

“…Thus, we sought to delineate pathological microstructural alterations across temporal phases subsequent to myocardial ischemia–reperfusion (IR) injury utilizing q-space imaging (QSI), an advanced diffusion imaging methodology proficient in assessing the non-Gaussian diffusion patterns of molecules. …”
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Experimental investigation on gas permeability characteristics and durability aspects of concrete with construction joint by Yun-Kyung Lee, Ji-Hyun Kim, Chul-Woo Chung, Hojae Lee, Do-Gyeum Kim, Eun-A. Seo

“…This study was designed to address this knowledge gap by performing experimental investigation on mechanical property, gas permeability, chloride ion penetration, and carbonation of concrete with construction joint. Microstructural observation around the construction joint was performed, and the effect of gauze used to reinforce construction joint was evaluated. …”
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Biological laterality and peripheral nerve DTI metrics. by Scott A Holmes, Steven J Staffa, Anastasia Karapanagou, Natalia Lopez, Victoria Karian, Ronald Borra, David Zurakowski, Alyssa Lebel, David Borsook

“…The concept of laterality, well evaluated in brain and motor systems, may also apply at the level of peripheral nerves. …”
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Assessing the Carasau Bread Doughs Microwave Spectra by Elisabetta Orrù, Matteo B. Lodi, Luca Lodi

“…Dielectric spectroscopy (DS), particularly in the microwave (MW) range, has emerged as a non-destructive, cost-effective tool for food characterization, providing insights into microstructure and composition. MW DS has been applied to assess fermentation dynamics and ingredient influence in CB doughs, with previous studies modeling dielectric properties using a third-order Cole–Cole model up to 8.5 GHz and later extending to 20 GHz. …”
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Probiotic fermented almond “milk” as an alternative to cow-milk yoghurt by Neus Bernat, Maite Chafera, Amparo Chiralt, Chelo Gonzalez-Martınez

“…The beverage was homogenised by applying 62, 103 and 172 MPa (MF1, MF2 and MF3 respectively); MF3 was also combined with two different heat treatments (85 °C-30 min (LH) and 121 °C-15 min (HH)). Both microstructure and colloidal stability were analysed in all the processed samples to select the most suitable treatment with which to obtain a stable product. …”
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Investigation of crack propagation in the surface white layer of rail steel by A. Yu. Perelygina, V. Yu. Konyukhov, A. E. Balanovskii

“…Optical images of the microstructure of the cross section of a white layer on the rail surface after operation are presented. …”
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Topography and Atomic Structure Investigations Of (100) Cleavage Surface of In4Se3 Layered Crystals by P.V. Galiy, T.M. Nenchuk, I.R. Yarovets

“…The atomic microstructure and crystallography of (100) surfaces of In4Se3 layered crystals obtained by cleavage in situ were studied by the methods of scanning tunneling and atomic force microscopies (STM, AFM) and low energy electron diffraction (LEED) for reflection. …”
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Experimental study on silty sand contains environmental and friendly construction materials and long-term and short-term Behavior: Micro and macro study by Mahmoud Ghazavi, Mobina Taslimi Paein Afrakoti

“…Additionally, ultrasonic pulse velocity (UPV) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) tests examined the microstructure of the improved soil. Results showed that the optimum PG and KF contents were 2.5 % and 1 % by soil weight, respectively. …”
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The Effect of Grouper Bone Nano-Calcium (GBN) and Medium-Chain Triglyceride (MCT) Supplementation on the Ovariectomized Rats by Pipin Kusumawati, Yudi Pranoto, Priyanto Triwitono, Fourier Dzar Eljabbar Latief

“…The test parameters conducted encompassed the evaluation of the rat’s body weight, levels of calcium, phosphorus, and alkaline phosphatase in rat blood serum, examination of the microstructure of rat tibiae by histomorphometry and femora bones by means of 3D micro-CT image analysis, and assessment of the strength of rat femora bones by the three-point bending. …”
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PREPARATION AND ACELLULAR IN-VITRO BIOACTIVITY OF SOLID STATE SINTERED 45S5 BIOACTIVE CERAMICS USING BIO-WASTES AS ALTERNATIVE RESOURCES FOR BIOMEDICAL APPLICATIONS by Seun S. OWOEYE, Segun M. ABEGUNDE, Yinusa Daniel LAMID

“…Selected samples were immersed inside prepared simulated body fluid (SBF – pH 7.4) at 37 °C for 5, 9, and 18h respectively. Physical, microstructure and phase evaluation were conducted to examine the developed bio-ceramic. …”
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Creation of Beta Crystal Structure in Random Polypropylene with the Help of Pimelic Acid-Based Nucleator: the Role of Nucleator Addition Method and the Presence of Isotactic Polypr... by H. Ghorbani, R. Bagheri

“…A transmission optical microscope  was employed to examine the microstructure of the samples. Tensile and impact tests were performed to examine the mechanical behavior of the samples. …”
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Eggshell powder as a mineral source for calcium fortification of brownie by Arman Esmaeili, Mohsen Barzegar, Amir Pouya Ghandehari Yazdi, Amin Karimi

“…Scanning electron microscopy images indicated that ESP influenced the microstructure of the brownies, revealing a more pronounced disruption compared to control and SCC samples. …”
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Quantitative and Computational Spinal Imaging in Neurodegenerative Conditions and Acquired Spinal Disorders: Academic Advances and Clinical Prospects by Mary Clare McKenna, Jana Kleinerova, Alan Power, Angela Garcia-Gallardo, Ee Ling Tan, Peter Bede

“…<b>Conclusions:</b> Quantitative spinal cord imaging studies have demonstrated the feasibility to reliably appraise structural, microstructural, diffusivity, and metabolic spinal cord alterations. …”
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