Influence of Interlayer Temperature and Deposition Method on the Wall Geometry and Vickers Microhardness Profile of ER70S-6 Parts Manufactured by Additive Manufacturing Using CMT by André Luis Silva da Costa, Raphael Lima de Paiva, Déborah de Oliveira, Maksym Ziberov

“…As a recent technology, different studies have been developed comprehending the deposition approach, aiming to achieve parts with specific characteristics, usually evaluating the geometry, microstructure and mechanical properties, such as yield and tensile strengths, residual stresses and microhardness; however, the last is usually presented by mean values, requiring more details to comprehend its behavior further. …”
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Analysis of Wear in the Contact Between the Wheel Tread and the Rail Head: Influence of the Manufacturing Process of Cast and Forged Railway Wheels by V.G. Germinari, R.S. Miranda, A.B. Rezende, A.C. Carvalho, D.S. Monteiro, M. Jose-Bueno, R.C. Rocha, A. Sinatora, P.R. Mei

“…This study aimed to analyze the effects of the manufacturing process of the cast and forged microalloyed railway wheels, with similar microstructure, hardness, and equivalent carbon content, on the metallurgical defects formation and tribological properties. …”
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Rheology, Moisture Distribution, and Retrogradation Characteristics of Dough Containing Peony Seed Oil and Quality of Corresponding Steamed Bread by Ranhuixin Ma, Sihai Han, Jingzheng Song, Zhouya Bai, Chonghui Yue, Peiyan Li, Libo Wang, Denglin Luo

“…Through the dynamic rheological tests of the dough, microstructure analyses, bread quality evaluations, crystallization characteristic experiments, and texture characteristic measurements, we revealed the influence mechanisms of the different contents of PSO on the quality characteristics of the wheat dough and Chinese steamed breads. …”
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Fayalite-Based Geopolymer Foam by Aleksandar Nikolov, Mihail Tarassov, Ivan Rostovsky, Miryana Raykovska, Ivan Georgiev, Kinga Korniejenko

“…The phase composition and microstructure of the obtained geopolymer foams were examined using powder XRD, Micro-CT and SEM. …”
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Leveraging laser powder bed fusion to alter texture and mechanical properties of magnesium alloy WE43 by Lisa Larsson, Francesco D’Elia, Martin Sahlberg, Cecilia Persson

“…Samples were characterized for density and microstructure, followed by in-depth texture analysis using both lab-based techniques and neutron diffraction measurements. …”
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An engineering-geological study of rock soils and the products of their fracture zones (Albazinskoe deposit, north Khabarovsk Krai) by T. G. Ryashchenko, E. A. Maslov, E. V. Bryzhak, S. I. Shtel’makh

“…To develop and implement a methodological approach, which includes laboratory determinations of the velocity of propagation of longitudinal seismic waves (“seismic speed”) using a “Pulsar-2.2” unit (methods of continuous and through sounding), as well as density, porosity and water absorption determinations along with obtaining information about the types of microstructure and microtexture, the mineral composition and mineral alteration features under the influence of metamorphism (using petrographical thin sections).Materials and methods. …”
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Research progress in interface optimization and preparation technology of high thermal conductivity diamond/copper composite materials by Yaohui Xue, Rui Li, Yongru Deng, Zhuo Zhang, Jing Chen, Aijie Ma, Ruilong Wen

“…Additionally, the influence of preparation processes—such as vacuum hot-pressing sintering, high-temperature high-pressure sintering, spark plasma sintering, and melt infiltration on the microstructure and thermal conductivity of composites are discussed. …”
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Effect of Li content on precipitation behavior and mechanical properties of Al–Cu–Li alloys under aging treatment by Pengcheng Chen, Xiwu Li, Kai Wen, Ying Li, Qilong Liu, Chenyang Xun, Wei Xiao, Bin Zhou, Lizhen Yan, Zhihui Li, Yongan Zhang, Baiqing Xiong

“…The alloys were studied through hardness testing, tensile property evaluation, transmission electron microscopy (TEM), three-dimensional atom probe (3DAP) analysis and density functional theory (DFT) calculations to establish correlations between microstructural evolution and mechanical performance. …”
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Multishell Diffusion MRI Reflects Improved Physical Fitness Induced by Dance Intervention by Alzbeta Sejnoha Minsterova, Patricia Klobusiakova, Sylvie Kropacova, Lubomira Novakova, Lubos Brabenec, Zuzana Balazova, Roman Grmela, Alena Skotakova, Lenka Svobodova, Irena Rektorova

“…We detected associations between improved physical fitness and changes in diffusion tensor imagining (DTI) measures in the whole white matter (WM) skeleton and in the corticospinal tract and the superior longitudinal fascicle despite the fact that no significant differences in changes to the WM microstructure were found between the two groups.…”
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Using Alkali-Activated Cementitious Materials to Solidify High Organic Matter Content Dredged Sludge as Roadbed Material by Zhong Gu, Sudong Hua, Weixing Zhao, Sisheng Li, Zhen Gao, Haitao Shan

“…The properties of the solidified samples were determined in terms of unconfined compressive strength, products of hydration, toxicity characteristics, water stability, freeze-thaw resistance, and volume stability. The microstructure and hydration products of the dredged sludge after solidification were evaluated by X-ray diffraction analysis, scanning electron microscopy, and thermogravimetry-differential scanning calorimetry analysis. …”
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Multi-Response Optimization in AA6063/SS304 Bimetalic Friction Welding using Taguchi Grey Relational Analysis by S. Senthil Murugan, M. Vishnoi, S. Kattimani, T. G. Mamatha

“…Conversely, the maximum impact energy was obtained at low speed with 32 J. According to microstructure of the dissimilar joint, very narrow welding interface (WI) was found, which is less than 20 microns in width. …”
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DED Powder Modification for Single-Layer Coatings on High-Strength Steels by Unai Garate, Enara Mardaras, Jon Arruabarrena, Garikoitz Artola, Aitzol Lamikiz, Luis Norberto López de Lacalle

“…Single-layer coatings, both with and without compensation, were evaluated in terms of chemical composition, microstructure, and corrosion resistance. …”
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Impact of CoCrFeNiMo High-Entropy-Alloy Doping on the Mechanical and Electrochemical Properties of B₄C Ceramic by Alberto Daniel Rico-Cano, Julia Claudia Mirza-Rosca, Burak Cagri Ocak, Gultekin Goller

“…Tafel slopes and the equivalent circuit that fit the EIS experimental data were obtained. A denser microstructure and smaller grain size was achieved as the HEA content increase. …”
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Effect of thermal history on the fracture and fatigue behaviors of semi-crystalline polymers prepared via material extrusion additive manufacturing by Ava M. Lea, Khaled Matalgah, Arief Yudhanto, Trevor J. Fleck

“…However, the effect of thermal history on the resultant microstructure and damage tolerance of MEX-AM materials is not fully understood. …”
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Fabrication and Characterization of Highly Porous Gyroid Scaffolds Composed of Deproteinized Bone Mineral by Otoniel Durán Hernández, Vail Baumer, Genesis Marrero, Sreya Karumanchi, David Prawel

“…Ovine bone mineral composition, surface microstructure, compressive properties, and failure probability were evaluated and compared to gyroid scaffolds composed of tricalcium phosphate. …”
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Bio‐Based Gradient Composites for 3D/4D Printing With Enhanced Mechanical, Shape Memory, and Flame‐Retardant Properties by Mohammadreza Lalegani Dezaki, Callum Branfoot, Jon Baxendale, Mahdi Bodaghi

“…Shape memory polymer composites (SMPCs) with various MM and FG combinations are printed and examined. The microstructure, mechanical properties, flammability, and shape memory characteristics of these SMPCs are evaluated. …”
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The Effect of Alginate and κ-Carrageenan on the Stability of Pickering Emulsions Stabilized by Shellac-Based Nanoparticles by Keren Delmar, Reaam Kablan, Gabriela Amiram, Carmit Shani Levi, Uri Lesmes, Havazelet Bianco-Peled

“…The stability, droplet size distribution, and microstructure of these emulsions were assessed. Fluorescence microscopy confirmed nanoparticle accumulation at the oil–water interface, which enhanced stability. …”
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Mesoporous silica nanoparticles prepared by different methods for biomedical applications: Comparative study by Mohamed M. Ashour, Mostafa Mabrouk, Islam E. Soliman, Hanan H. Beherei, Khairy M. Tohamy

“…The morphology and microstructure of silica nanoparticles were found to be dependent on the utilised method. …”
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Experimental investigation of sustainable structural concrete incorporating completely recycled fine aggregate (CRFA): from material to structural levels by Yibo Yang, Yi Zhang, Baixi Chen, Wen Yang, Wenying Guo, Hengchang Wang

“…Mechanical properties, durability, shrinkage, microstructure, and structural performance of recycled aggregate concrete (RAC) with CRFA as the sole fine aggregate were tested and compared to natural aggregate concrete (NAC) of the same strength grade. …”
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Design and Assessment of an Austenitic Stainless Alloy for Laser Powder Bed Additive Manufacturing by Mariam Assi, Julien Favre, Marcin Brykala, Franck Tancret, Anna Fraczkiewicz

“…To validate our approach, experimental tests are performed on a selected alloy composition: powder is produced by gas atomization and samples are fabricated by laser powder bed fusion. The microstructure and mechanical properties of the alloys are evaluated and its printability is compared with a commercial 316L stainless steel taken as a reference. …”
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