Active Polylactic Acid (PLA) Films Incorporating Almond Peel Extracts for Food Preservation by Laia Martin-Perez, Carolina Contreras, Amparo Chiralt, Chelo Gonzalez-Martinez

“…The films were characterized in terms of their microstructure, mechanical, barrier, optical and thermal properties. …”
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Effect of Different Cooking Methods on Quality of Salted Egg Yolk by Qianwei CHENG, Xinyue WEI, Shiyan FU, Lina GAN, Qiu ZHONG, Quandan WU, Yuan CHENG

“…This study elucidated the effects of different cooking methods on the macroscopic characteristics of SEY from a microstructural perspective and provided valuable data support for further research on its cooking techniques.…”
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Research on the Improvement of Wear Resistance of Si₃N₄ Substrate by Magnetron Sputtering Deposition of TiN Thin Films with Different Film Structures by WANG He, CHEN Sibo, YAN Guangyu, WU Yuhou, CHU Jianxiang, DAI Guangyuan

“…In order to solve the problem that the surface of silicon nitride ceramic bearings is susceptible to wear under extreme operating conditions，gradient，multilayer and monolayer TiN films were prepared on silicon nitride substrates using magnetron sputtering.Three nitrogen supply modes were implemented: a gradual increase starting at 15 mL/min with 0.8 mL/min increments every 5 min，an alternating on-off switching between 0 and 30 mL/min，and a constant 30 mL/min flow.The influence of film structure on surface morphology，cross-sectional morphology and microstructure was investigated using X-ray diffractometer (XRD) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM)，while the filmsubstrate adhesion and tribological properties were evaluated through scratch and friction-wear tests.Results showed that under identical testing conditions，the gradient TiN film exhibited the highest film-substrate adhesion strength (LC2 ＝19.12 N)，representing an approximately 30%improvement compared to the monolayer TiN film.Compared to silicon nitride’s friction coefficient (0.78) and wear rate [1.51×10－5 mm3/(m·N)]，both the friction coefficients and wear rates of TiN films with different film structures significantly decreased.Among them，the gradient TiN film exhibited the lowest friction coefficient (0.10) and the lowest wear rate [3.33×10－6 mm3/(m·N)].Different film structure designs significantly influenced the microstructure，film-substrate adhesion and tribological properties of TiN coatings.The film with the best tribological properties was a gradient TiN film structure.…”
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In vivo Confocal Microscopy for Corneal and Ocular Surface Pathologies: A Comprehensive Review by Ramirez-Miranda A, Guerrero-Becerril J, Ramirez M, Vera-Duarte GR, Mangwani-Mordani S, Ortiz-Morales G, Navas A, Graue-Hernandez EO, Alio JL

“…Arturo Ramirez-Miranda,1 Jesus Guerrero-Becerril,1 Manuel Ramirez,2 Guillermo Raul Vera-Duarte,1 Simran Mangwani-Mordani,1,3,4 Gustavo Ortiz-Morales,1 Alejandro Navas,1 Enrique O Graue-Hernandez,1 Jorge L Alio5 1Departamento de Córnea y Cirugía Refractiva, Instituto de Oftalmología Fundación Conde de Valenciana IAP, Mexico City, Mexico; 2Departamento de Córnea y Cirugía Refractiva, Asociación para Evitar la Ceguera en México, Hospital Luis Sánchez Bulnes, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Mexico City, Mexico; 3Surgical Services, Department of Ophthalmology, Miami Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Miami, FL, USA; 4Department of Ophthalmology, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami, Miami, FL, USA; 5Research and Development Department, VISSUM Miranza, Alicante, SpainCorrespondence: Arturo Ramirez-Miranda, Instituto de Oftalmologia Fundacion Conde de Valenciana IAP, Chimalpopoca 14, Centro, Cuauhtémoc, Ciudad de México, CDMX, CP 06800, Mexico, Email arturorammir@gmail.comBackground: In vivo confocal microscopy (IVCM) is an advanced imaging technique that enables real-time, high-resolution visualization of corneal microstructures. Its clinical applications have expanded significantly, offering valuable insights into the pathophysiology of various ocular surface and corneal disorders. …”
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Chloride Transport in OPC Concrete Subjected to the Freeze and Thaw Damage by Ki Yong Ann, Min Jae Kim, Jun Pil Hwang, Chang-geun Cho, Ki Hwan Kim

“…To predict the durability of a concrete structure under the coupling degradation consisting of the frosting and chloride attack, microstructural analysis of the concrete pore structure should be accompanied. …”
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Application of Rosa roxburghii Tratt. extraction in improving gel properties and flavour of hairtail (Trichiurus lepturus) surimi by Jixiang Zhang, Lin Yu, Xinyang Li, Feifan Wu, Taiyu Li, Chenyang Zhao, Islam Shafiul, Xiaoguo Ying, Shanggui Deng, Charles Brennan, Soottawat Benjakul, Zhengxuan Qin, Lukai Ma

“…The results of water migration and protein secondary structure analysis showed that RRTE could effectively stabilise the internal water distribution of hairtail surimi gels and inhibit protein denaturation. Microstructural observation showed that the gel structure of hairtail surimi in the RRTE added group was more uniform and dense, and the fractal dimension was reduced. …”
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Ex vivo study of Porcine esophagus magnetic resonance imaging with a compact endoluminal coil by Siyue Zhang, Hanchao Pan, Yue Teng, Guangzheng Li, Huabin Zhu, Yonggang Li, Rui Li

“…These findings demonstrate that Endo-MR offers high spatial resolution and stable image quality, enabling detailed visualization of fine esophageal microstructures and small lesions, thus holding promising potential for clinical diagnosis.…”
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Effect of the Concentration of a Nitrite-Based Inhibitor and Chloride Ions on the Corrosion Behavior of FCD-500 in a Simulated Marine Engine Cooling Water System by Woo-Seck Jeon, Kwang-Hu Jung

“…Immersion and electrochemical tests were performed to analyze the microstructural corrosion characteristics and inhibitor efficiency. …”
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Surface engineering for enhanced wicking: The role of laser machining and surface roughness by Elham Lori Zoudani, Nam-Trung Nguyen, Navid Kashaninejad

“…This study provides insights into how laser machining influences wicking dynamics in microstructures, offering strategies for optimizing microfluidic devices.…”
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Evolution of Pore Characteristics for Bentonite Modified by an Ionic Soil Stabilizer during Hydration Processes by Wei Huang, Zili Feng, Huanran Fu, Wei Xiang

“…An ionic soil stabilizer (ISS) is used to reinforce clay soils because the ISS can regulate the hydration processes and microstructures of clays. To evaluate the regulation of ISS, natural bentonite was modified by ISS at different concentrations in this research. …”
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Exploring thoracic aorta ECM alterations in Marfan syndrome: insights into aorta wall structure by Rodrigo Barbosa de Souza, Luara Lucena Cassiano, Philipp Barnowski, Sara Ventura, Walter Miguel Turato, Suelen Cristina Russafa Nascimento, Giovanna Lodi Mignanelli, Waldir Caldeira, Ana Maria Cristina Rebelo Pinto da Fonseca Martins, Flavio de Carvalho Luposeli, Francisco Rafael Martins Laurindo, Dieter P. Reinhardt, Gerhard Sengle, Ivan Hong Jun Koh, Keith M. Meek, Philip N. Lewis

“…This study investigated microstructural and molecular alterations in the thoracic aorta of Fbn1mgΔlpn mice, with a focus on the tunica intima and media. …”
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Characterization of Oxygen Diffusion and Catalytic Behavior of Composite Materials in Solid Oxide Fuel Cells Using the Non-destructive Adler-Lane-Steele Method by Azreen Junaida Abd Aziz, Nurul Akidah Baharuddin, Bee Huah Lim

“…Understanding the fundamental properties of oxygen self-diffusion in solid-state ionic systems is critical for developing nextgeneration electrolyte and electrode material compositions and microstructures that enable SOFCs to operate at lower temperatures more effectively, durably, and affordably. …”
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Investigation of Wear Behaviour and Mechanical Properties of Titanium Diboride Reinforced AMMC Composites by Madhan Prabhu Deva, A. Parthiban, B. Radha Krishnan, Adisu Haile, Wubishet Degife

“…The prepared composites are evaluated by wear analysis, tensile properties, hardness range, and microstructural behavior studies. …”
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Early new bone formation in ovine intramuscular defects: comparison between different silicate-containing calcium phosphate synthetic bone grafts by Iain R. Gibson, Viviana R. Lopes, Rema Oliver, Tian Wang, Dan Wills, Tom Buckland, William R. Walsh

“…The bone graft with a micron-scale microstructure and low surface area (micro-Si-CaP) exhibited very limited evidence of new bone formation or resorption at either time points. …”
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Impact of voxel size on microCT morphometric analysis of the pumpkin toadlet by Caio Sorrentino dos Santos, Olga Oliveira Araujo, Hugo da Costa Romberg Júnior, Tâmara Porfíro Teixeira, Luan Ferreira Bastos, Alessandra Silveira Machado, Davi Ferreira Oliveira, Sérgio Furtado dos Reis, Ricardo Tadeu Lopes

“…X-ray microcomputed tomography is a nondestructive imaging technique which allows the visualization and analysis of internal microstructures of various samples, and has been applied on the study of these animals, enabling thorough description and characterization of new species. …”
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Application of advanced diffusion MRI based tractometry of the visual pathway in glaucoma: a systematic review by Loxlan W. Kasa, Loxlan W. Kasa, Loxlan W. Kasa, Stephanie Donovan, Eryn Kwon, Eryn Kwon, Samantha Holdsworth, Samantha Holdsworth, William Schierding, William Schierding, William Schierding, Helen Danesh-Meyer, Helen Danesh-Meyer, Helen Danesh-Meyer, Helen Danesh-Meyer

“…One such technique is tractometry, which quantifies white matter (WM) microstructural properties. While the application of tractometry in glaucomatous patients is developing, several key studies have explored structural changes in the brain, particularly within the visual pathways, in individuals with glaucoma. …”
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Effect of Chinese Leek Extracts on the Quality of Sauce Stewed Pigeon Meat by Jie SUN, Yingying ZHANG, Zhuofan YANG, Mengdi WANG, Guoyou YIN, Peifang MA, Mingjun YANG, Yakun LI

“…The changes in output rate, quality characteristics, sensory characteristics, and microstructure of sauce stewed pigeon meat were comprehensively evaluated. …”
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Anti‐Osteoporosis Treatment Alleviates Osteoarthritis Symptoms and Partially Reverses Disease Progression by Ziyang Feng, Heyong Yin, Yufei Ding, Xun Sun, Tao Zhang, Ai Guo

“…ALN treatment was administered for 8 weeks, and evaluations of behavior, macroscopic appearance, pathology, and subchondral bone microstructure were performed 8 weeks after OA induction. …”
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A Bacteria Acclimation Technology Based on Nitrogen Source Regulation and Its Application in the Reinforcement of Island and Reef Slopes by Xin Chen, Ziyu Wang, Liang Cao, Peng Cao, Shuyue Liu, Yu Xie, Yingqi Xie

“…The reinforcement mechanism and the microstructure of the cementation under novel cultivation conditions were analyzed using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy dispersive spectrometry (EDS), and X-ray diffraction (XRD). …”
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An Impact of Prolonged Electrolysis on the Electrochemical Performance and Surface Characteristics of NiFe-Modified Graphite Electrodes for Alkaline Water Electrolysis by Mateusz Kuczyński, Tomasz Mikołajczyk, Bogusław Pierożyński, Mirosław Bramowicz, Sławomir Kulesza

“…However, significant structural changes occurred, including the formation of new microstructures on the cathode and the emergence of KHCO₃ (potassium bicarbonate) compound on both electrodes. …”
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