Hydrogen peroxide activation of waste tire crumb rubber for improving compatibility with bitumen: Laboratory and molecular dynamics insights by Nie Tian, Piergiorgio Tataranni, Cesare Sangiorgi

“…To investigate the compatibility improvement between H2O2-activated waste crumb rubber (AWCR) and bitumen, coarse and fine waste crumb rubber (WCR) were treated and analyzed through multi-scale characterization and molecular simulation. Microstructure and chemical changes of WCR and AWCR were analyzed with scanning electron microscope (SEM), contact angle tests and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). …”
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Effect of hybrid nano particle reinforcements on fractographic, mechanical and wear behavior of Al6061 alloy composites manufactured by ultrasonic assisted stir casting technique by Annapoorna Krishnappa, Shobha Ramesh, Bharath Vedashantha Murthy, Rajanna Siddagangappa, Srimadhu Ashokkumar, Madeva Nagaral, Virupaxi Auradi

“…Scanning Electron Microscopy was used to analyze the microstructure of the produced nano composite to ascertain the distribution of Al2O3 and ZrO2 nano particles and to analyze the fractured and wear characteristics. …”
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Traditional Chinese medicine Yisui Tongjing relieved neural severity in experimental autoimmune neuritis rat model by Zhang E, Li M, Zhao J, Dong Y, Yang X, Huang J

“…Erli Zhang,1 Mingquan Li,2 Jianjun Zhao,2 Yuxiang Dong,1 Xueqin Yang,1 Jingbo Huang1 1Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, The First Bethune Hospital of Jilin University, 2Department of Encephalopathy, The First Affiliated Hospital of Changchun University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Changchun, People’s Republic of China Objective: To study the effect of Yisui Tongjing (YSTJ) prescription on motor nerve conduction velocity (MNCV) and microstructure of the sciatic nerve in experimental autoimmune neuritis (EAN) rats, the Guillain–Barré syndrome classic animal models.Materials and methods: In this study, we established an EAN model in Lewis rats by immunization. …”
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Bigels containing different wax-based oleogels as laminating fat replacers in croissants by Christine Steinkellner, Lina Kroll, Knut Franke

“…The effects of wax concentration, temperature, and mechanical work (plasticizing) on texture, solid fat content, and microstructure of the bigels were investigated.Bigels’ solid fat content and mechanical properties were less temperature sensitive than controls, but mechanical work (plasticizing) had detrimental effects on their texture. …”
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Enhancing output and durability of polymer-based piezoelectric vibration energy harvesters using mechanical metamaterials by Shunta HASEGAWA, Kota MORISHITA, Yuya TANAKA, Gen HASHIGUCHI, Hiroshi TOSHIYOSHI, Takaaki SUZUKI

“…However, concerns regarding decreased yield during the deposition process of the thin-film piezoelectric layer and potential compromises in the microstructure strength have been identified. In response to these challenges, this study focuses on redesigning PVEHs to improve the yield and structural integrity. …”
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Dental zirconia residuals recycling: processes, applications, and future perspectives: a scoping review by Ahmed Yaseen Alqutaibi, Hatem Hazzaa Hamadallah, Aseel Mohammed Aloufi, Ayman Thamer Alharbi, Rawan Mohammed Alaydaa, Mohammed Ahmed Alghauli

“…Further, the review evaluates the potential applications of recycled zirconia in dentistry. …”
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Efficacy of Pluchea dioscoridis leaf extract against pathogenic Candida albicans by Nessma Ahmed El Zawawy, ElSayed ElSayed Hafez

“…Introduction: This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of Pluchea dioscoridis leaf extract on growth, survival, morphogenesis, and virulence gene expression of Candida albicans. …”
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Umbilical Cord Patch Transplantation for Corneal Perforations and Descemetoceles by Hua-Tao Xie, Dan Zhao, Yang Liu, Ming-Chang Zhang

“…The thickness and microstructure of UCP were measured. All eyes were treated with UCP and amniotic membrane transplantation for corneal reconstruction. …”
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Effect of SiC nanoparticles on the wear and corrosion resistance of Ag-Si composite coatings prepared by electrodeposition technique by F. Bakhtiarifard, N. Nayebpashaee

“…The effects of important parameters such as SiC nanoparticles, direct current, and pulse reverse electrodeposition on the microstructure, wear, and corrosion resistance of Ag-Si-SiC coatings were investigated. …”
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Investigation on Low Stress Scratching Abrasion Resistance Influencing Residual Stress in Nickel Chromium Alloyed Iron by Sandeep Mashetty A., Sampathkumaran P., Ranjitha P., Chithirai Pon Selvan, Shridhar Deshpande C., Avinash Lakshmikanthan, Manjunath Patel G.C.

“…Supporting analyses, including hardness testing, phase analysis, carbide morphology, and microstructural evaluations, were performed to correlate abrasion with RS data. …”
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Lightweight aluminum joint design: Enhancement of mechanical properties through novel inter-layer and powder additives in friction stir welding by Equbal Ahmed, Muhammed Muaz, Sajjad Arif, Ravi Kant, Syed Mohd Hamza, Md Kashif Alim, Musab Ahmad Khan, Jaber Abu Qudeiri, Sanan H. Khan

“…This study systematically evaluates the impact of inter-layers and powder additives on the mechanical properties of aluminum FSW joints. …”
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Untreated plant waste of the Mediterranean region as bioadsorbent of persistent organic pollutants by Nicola Colatorti, Carlo Porfido, Danilo Vona, Giorgio Mazziotta, Elisabetta Loffredo

“…The physicochemical, microstructural, and spectroscopic characteristics of the adsorbents were first evaluated using TXRF, SEM and FTIR-ATR techniques. …”
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Comparative efficacy of grouting and mixing methods for stabilizing collapsible soils with nano-clay and cement by Mostafa Zamanian, Meghdad Payan, Mahdi Salimi, Fatemeh Qahremani, Mahyar Arabani, Mohammad Mahdi Shalchian

“…Through comprehensive laboratory experiments, undisturbed soil samples were treated with varying concentrations of NC (0.05–0.25 wt%) and OPC (0.5–2.5 wt%), followed by mechanical testing and microstructural analysis. The mechanical behavior of treated soils was evaluated through direct shear tests on both reconstituted samples and undisturbed samples taken from the centers and sides of grouted specimens at various curing times. …”
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Enhancing the Properties of Concrete with the Incorporation of Recycled Polypropylene Plastic by Jasim Alnahas, Abderrahim Lakhouit, Majed Alnchiwati, Masaud Albalawi, Abdelrahman Elrazzaz, Naif Alanzi, Abdulaziz Alghamdi, Ahmed H. A. Yassin, Hassan M. Hijry

“…Future research could focus on evaluating the long-term durability, microstructural behavior, and environmental impact of PL-modified concrete to better understand its potential for broader application in eco-friendly infrastructure, ensuring it meets the demands of sustainable and cost-effective construction practices. …”
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Correlations Between Morpho-structural Properties of the Brain and Cognitive and Motor Deficits in Individuals with Traumatic Brain Injury by Alaleh Alivar, Soha Saleh, Michael Glassen, Easter S. Suviseshamuthu, Vikram Shenoy Handiru, Didier Allexandre, Guang H. Yue

“…While DTI metrics reflect the microstructural properties of WM, the fractal dimension (FD) is regarded as a measure of morphometric complexity of the system, thus providing complementary information on the brain structure. …”
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Tribocorrosion behavior of nickel-free duplex and 316L stainless steels fabricated by laser powder bed fusion in artificial seawater by Abhinav Anand, Chinmayee Nayak, Ermei Mäkilä, Zaiqing Que, Heidi Piili, Sneha Goel, Antti Salminen, Ashish Ganvir

“…In this work, nickel-free duplex stainless steel (NiFDSS) and 316L stainless steel were produced by laser powder bed fusion (PBF-LB/M) under optimized parameters, reaching 98.83 % and 99.80 % relative densities, respectively. Microstructural analysis showed transformation from fully ferritic in the as-built condition to duplex after heat treatment (950 °C/1 h, followed by water quenching) for NiFDSS. …”
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Wear Characterization and Coefficient of Friction Prediction Using a Convolutional Neural Network Model for Chromium-Coated SnSb11Cu6 Alloy by Mihail Kolev, Vladimir Petkov, Veselin Petkov, Rositza Dimitrova, Shaban Uzun, Boyko Krastev

“…The present study explores the electrodeposition of chromium coatings on SnSb11Cu6 alloys to improve their microstructural, mechanical, and tribological properties. …”
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Synthesis of eco-friendly alkali-activated materials based on incineration by-products and cigarette filters: A Novel Approach to Address Cigarette Pollution by Hamza El Fadili, Mohammed Ben Ali, Azzedine Moussadik, Mohammed El Mahi, Md Naimur Rahman, El Mostapha Lotfi

“…Moreover, a slight enhancement in thermal insulation capacity was observed (up to ∼9.28%). The microstructural analyses, encompassing XRD, FT-IR, and SEM/EDX examinations, revealed the formation of geopolymeric gels N-A-S-H and C-A-S-H in all specimens. …”
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Multiscale Characterization of Thermo-Hydro-Chemical Interactions Between Proppants and Fluids in Low-Temperature EGS Conditions by Bruce Mutume, Ali Ettehadi, B. Dulani Dhanapala, Terry Palisch, Mileva Radonjic

“…This study systematically investigates the response of commercial proppants to coupled thermo-hydro-chemical (THC) effects, focusing on chemical stability and microstructural evolution. Four proppant types were evaluated: an ultra-low-density ceramic (ULD), a resin-coated sand (RCS), and two quartz-based silica sands. …”
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Metformin attenuates osteoclast-mediated abnormal subchondral bone remodeling and alleviates osteoarthritis via AMPK/NF-κB/ERK signaling pathway. by Haohui Guo, Dong Ding, Limei Wang, Jiangbo Yan, Long Ma, Qunhua Jin, Qunhua Jin

“…At 4- and 8-week post OA induction, micro-computed tomography was performed to analyze microstructural changes in the subchondral bone, hematoxylin and eosin staining and Safranin-O/Fast Green staining were performed to evaluate the degenerated cartilage, TRAP-stained osteoclasts were enumerated, and receptor activator of nuclear factor κB ligand (RANKL), AMPK, and NF-κB were detected using immunohistochemistry. …”
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