Comparative analysis of air permeability between UHPC and epoxy-coated normal concrete for hyperloop tube structures by Dae Sang Kim, Ungjin Kim, Gebremicael Liyew, Chang-young Lee

“…While UHPC is recognized for its exceptionally low permeability due to its dense microstructure, this research explores epoxy-coated conventional concrete as a cost-effective alternative. …”
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Investigate the Mechanical and Tribological Characteristics of Cu- Al2O3- Gr Composite via Stir Route by Radha Krishnan Beemaraj, Ragunath Palanichamy

“…An analysis of the microstructure of a worn surface from the study examining the distribution of reinforcement and its correlation with mechanical parameters. …”
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Novel potential of low calorie plant burger: Functional turkey meat formulation optimized by replacing quinoa, chia, soy, amaranth and peas as vegetable protein and their influence... by Zeinab Erfanian, Marjan Nouri

“…Optimal formulations including quinoa, soybean and amaranth at levels of 0, 12.5 and 25% developed using response surface methodology with a central composite design, emphasizing texture and overall acceptability and also microstructure analyzed through scanning electron microscopy (SEM). …”
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IMPROVEMENT OF MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF CLAY WITH CALCITE AND SILICA FUME: UNCONFINED COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH by Dian Adiputra Purba, Syahril, Sandy D Sagala

“…The enhancement is attributed to the pozzolanic reaction between the additives and the soil, forming calcium silicate hydrate (CSH) and strengthening the soil's microstructure. The findings indicate that calcite and silica fume effectively improve soil stability, offering a promising solution for geotechnical applications. …”
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Optimization of Magnetic Field-Assisted Laser Cladding Based on Hierarchical Analysis and Gray Correlation Method by Long Jiang, Kang Qi, Haitao Zhang, Youliang Yu, Qinpeng Sun

“…The optimized laser cladding layer shows a reduced microstructure size and enhanced wear resistance, indicating the effectiveness of the optimization approach.…”
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Optimization of Phenolic Content Extraction and Effects of Drying Treatments on Physicochemical Characteristics and Antioxidant Properties of Edible Mushroom <i>Pleurotus ostreatus... by Marcelo Villalobos-Pezos, Ociel Muñoz-Fariña, Kong Shun Ah-Hen, María Fernanda Garrido-Figueroa, Olga García-Figueroa, Alexandra González-Esparza, Luisbel González-Pérez de Medina, José Miguel Bastías-Montes

“…The rehydration rate, color, and microstructural characteristics of extracts from fresh and dried <i>P. ostreatus</i> mushrooms were evaluated. …”
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The impact of the internal hydrophobisation on the properties and durability of cement-based materials by Materak Kalina, Wieczorek Alicja, Koniorczyk Marcin

“…Internal hydrophobization is an effective method for enhancing water resistance by incorporating hydrophobic agents directly into the cement matrix. The research evaluates the effects of this technique on cement hydration and microstructure of cement paste, as well as, capillary water absorption, compressive strength, resistance to freeze-thaw cycles and water penetration under pressure in concrete. …”
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Application of small punch test to estimate mechanical behaviour of SUS304 austenitic stainless steel by The Yen Doan, Hang Thi Pham

“…Although heat treatment has an insignificant effect on the microstructure and hardness of the material, the mechanical properties of the material in the small punch test are greatly reduced after heat treatment. …”
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The Effect of Pertlite Nanoparticles on the Tensile Properties of NR/HDPE Composite and Optimization of its Composition Using Response Surface Method by S.M. Aghanejad, J. Ghanbari

“…Furthermore, scanning electron microscopy was utilized to inspect the microstructure of the nanocomposite samples, and to evaluate the efficacy of the mixing method. …”
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Performance and Mechanism Analysis of an Anti-Skid Wear Layer of Active Slow-Release Ice–Snow Melting Modified by Gels by Yuanzhao Chen, Zhenxia Li, Tengteng Guo, Chenze Fang, Peng Guo, Chaohui Wang, Bing Bai, Weiguang Zhang, Haobo Yan, Qi Chen

“…The experimental results demonstrate that 40% salt-storing ceramsite content optimizes high-temperature stability while maintaining acceptable low-temperature performance and water resistance. Microstructural analysis reveals that silicone–acrylic emulsion forms a hydrophobic film on ceramsite surfaces, enabling uniform salt distribution and sustained release. …”
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Comprehensive study on corrosion, wear and fatigue performance of low-porosity PEO coating on Mg alloy by Xiaopeng Lu, Yufei Xie, Xinyu Zhang, Jirui Ma, Lingxiong Sun, Quantong Jiang, Wojciech Simka, Dan Zhang, Baorong Hou, Fuhui Wang

“…Presence of additives was effective in tuning coating microstructure and composition, leading to significantly enhanced corrosion and wear properties. 50% improvement in fatigue limit was detected for the optimized coating compared to conventional PEO coating. …”
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Effectiveness of UHPC Jackets in Pier Retrofitting for Lateral Load Resistance by Zoi G. Ralli, Roberto Salazar Gonzalez, Stavroula J. Pantazopoulou

“…It presents superior mechanical properties and deformation resilience, enabled by the distributed fibers and the dense microstructure, providing corrosion resistance and a maintenance-free service life. …”
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Preparation and Characterization of Temperature-Sensitive Gel Plugging Agent by Fengbao Liu, Da Yin, Jinsheng Sun, Xiao Luo, Xianbin Huang

“…The core displacement experiment shows that the highest sealing rate of the system is 97%, and the breakthrough pressure can reach 2.5 MPa at this time. The microstructure of the gel system was tested by infrared, and it was found that the gel system had strong hydrogen bonding and the gel had good stability. …”
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Applying Feasibility Investigation of Resin Modifying Agent in Asphalt Pavement Materials by Lijing Chu, Yi Li, Linghui Huang, Jingyu Qiu, Xiaolong Sun, Zhi Cang, Jianbing Lv

“…The molecular crystal structure of the modifying material was characterized by using the X-ray diffraction test (XRD). The microstructure and element composition of PA6 was investigated through focused ion beam scanning electron microscopy (FIB-SEM). …”
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Experimental insights into the effects of Mg addition and ECAP processing on the anomalous anneal strengthening of pure zinc by Zahra Ramezanroudi, Sara Sarvarpour, Reza Alizadeh

“…Although ECAP processing refines and homogenizes the Zn–1Mg microstructure, it does not markedly improve mechanical strength. …”
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Drying Characteristics and Rheological Properties of Basa Fish Surimi by Dual-Frequency Ultrasound Combined Vacuum Drying by SUN Haoran, DONG Shubei, XUE Wenjie, LIU Yunhong

“…To study the enhancing effect of dual-frequency ultrasound combined with vacuum drying on the drying of basa fish surimi, we evaluated the dehydration pattern, water status, microstructure and rheological properties of the surimi during vacuum drying under different ultrasound power-frequency combinations. …”
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The Effect of SiC Nanoparticles’ content on Mechanical Properties and Wear Behavior of A380 Aluminum Alloy Nanocomposite Produced by Powder Metallurgy Method by A. Mohammadi, M. Alipour

“…The products were produced through a graphite mold with a diameter of 15 mm at a heating rate of 10 °C/min to a final sintering temperature of 520 °C and a holding time of 30 minutes in vacuum under pressure of 50 MPa and were placed in the hot press machine. The microstructure and hardness of the samples were examined using an optical microscope and Vickers hardness tester apparatus, respectively. …”
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Preparation of Dicalcium Phosphate Anhydrous (Monetite) Biological Coating on Titanium by Spray-Drying Method by Xingling Shi, Chao Zhao, Lingli Xu, Qingliang Wang

“…After repeating the process over 100 times, a compact coating was fabricated. The microstructure, chemical composition, wettability, and in vitro bioactivity of the coating were analyzed and evaluated. …”
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A comparative study on solubility of root end filling materials - An in vitro study by Supriya Makam, Geeta Hiremath, Balaram Naik

“…One specimen was selected from each experimental group and examined for microstructure and elemental composition of the samples using a scanning electron microscope (SEM) connected to a secondary electron detector for energy dispersive X-ray (EDX) analysis. …”
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Fracture Surface Fractal Characteristics of Alkali-Slag Concrete under Freeze-Thaw Cycles by Wantong Cai, Guoping Cen, Haifu Wang

“…It is very feasible to evaluate ASC fracture behaviour under freezing and thawing with the fractal theory. …”
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