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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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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The Effect of Kappa Phases on Tribocorrosion Behaviour of Nickel Aluminum Bronze (NAB) and Manganese Aluminum Bronze (MAB) by Carlos Berlanga-Labari, Adrián Claver, María Victoria Biezma-Moraleda, José Fernández-Palacio

“…The tribocorrosion behavior of cast NAB and MAB alloys was studied in artificial seawater to analyze the effect on microstructure. The microstructure and nanohardness were evaluated and correlated with tribocorrosion test results conducted under two different loads (10 and 40 N) in a unidirectional sliding mode using a 1 M NaCl solution as the electrolyte. …”
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Contribution of Phosphorylation Modification to Stability and Antibacterial Activity of Egg White Protein Nanogels Loaded with Cinnamon Bark Essential Oil by Sheng-Qi Rao, Xin-Ru Gao, Hui Liu, Zhi-Rong Wang, Zhen-Quan Yang

“…This study evaluated the potential usage of phosphorylated egg white protein (P-EWP) nanogels fabricated via microwave-induced phosphorylation modification and gel process and further ultrasonic nanometrization as novel delivery systems for cinnamon bark essential oil (CBEO). …”
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Theoretical and experimental analysis of the modulated phase grating X-ray interferometer by Hunter Meyer, Joyoni Dey, Sydney Carr, Kyungmin Ham, Leslie G. Butler, Kerry M. Dooley, Ivan Hidrovo, Markus Bleuel, Tamas Varga, Joachim Schulz, Thomas Beckenbach, Konradin Kaiser

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Laser Irradiation and Property Correlation in Double-Lasing Processes on Laser-Induced Graphene Electrodes by Tran Quoc Thang, Joohoon Kim

“…Importantly, we revealed the correlation between laser irradiation and the properties of LIG electrodes prepared through the lasing process. We evaluated the characteristics of LIG electrodes prepared by the single-lasing and double-lasing irradiation regarding their microstructures and electrochemical features, including the sheet resistance (R_S), specific areal capacitance (C_A), peak-to-peak separation (Δ<i>E</i>_P), and peak current. …”
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Synthesis and characterization of the Co(ii), Ni(ii), and Cu(ii) complexes with a 1,2,4-triazine derivative ligand by Althubeiti Khaled

“…Finally, the antibacterial activity of the synthesized complexes was evaluated against five microbial strains to assess the impact of complexation on the antibacterial profile of the free ligand. …”
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Analysis of mechanical properties of fly ash and boiler slag integrated geopolymer composites by Jasim Ahmed Chowdhury, Md. Shahidul Islam, Md. Ashraful Islam, Md Abdullah Al Bari, Arup Kumar Debnath

“…FA and BS were combined with alkali activators (AA) to evaluate their mechanical and physical properties under varying compositions and curing conditions. …”

Wear Characteristics of Spark Plasma Sintered Lightweight High Entropy Alloys: A Short Review by Kazeem Oladiti Sanusi, Nicholus Malatji, Mxolisi Brendon Shongwe, Samson Olaitan Jeje, Lehlogonolo Rudolf Kanyane

“…The influences of spark plasma sintering (SPS) on microstructure and mechanical characteristics are analyzed. …”
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Influence of Ceramic Size and Morphology on Interface Bonding Properties of TWIP Steel Matrix Composites Produced by Lost-Foam Casting by Guojin Sun, Xiaoming Liu, Zhenggui Li, Qi Wang

“…Various ceramic shapes and sizes, including blocky, flaky, rod-like, and granular forms, were evaluated for their suitability as reinforcement materials. …”
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Enhanced characterization and utilization of cowpea protein isolate: rheological and textural properties of heat-induced gels for plant-based egg omelet formulation by Hyun Woo Choi, Jungwoo Hahn

“…This study aimed to evaluate the potential of cowpea isolate (CPI) as an effective plant-based egg substitute by comparing its composition and physicochemical properties with those of commercial isolates, including mung bean, soy, and pea proteins. …”
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Valorization of phosphate by-products to produce acidic geopolymers by S. En-naji, S. Chhaiba, S. Mabroum, R. Hakkou, I. Garcia Lodeiro

“…Pastes were prepared and characterized from the mechanical (compressive strengths), microstructural (BSEM/EDX and MIP), mineralogical (XRD and FTIR), and nanostructural (27Al, 29Si and 31P MAS NMR) point of view. …”
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Effect of Rotational Speed on Mechanical Properties of AA5083/AA6082 Friction Stir Welded T-Joints for Naval Applications by Guido Di Bella, Chiara Borsellino, Mohamed Chairi, Davide Campanella, Gianluca Buffa

“…This study evaluates the influence of rotational speed on the mechanical and microstructural properties of T-joints fabricated via friction stir welding (FSW) using dissimilar aluminum alloys, AA5083 and AA6082, for naval applications. …”
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Applicability of Sugarcane Bagasse Waste in the Manufacturing of Porous Ceramic Support for Filtration Membrane by Felipe S. Maciel, Miguel A. Rodríguez, José Nilson F. Holanda

“…This work evaluated the application of sugarcane bagasse waste in the manufacture of porous ceramic supports for filtration membrane. …”
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A comprehensive investigation of the reaction behaviorial features of coke with different CRIs in the simulated cohesive zone of a blast furnace. by Qing Q Lv, Yong S Tian, Jun L Zhou, Hua W Ren, Guang H Wang

“…In this work, low-CRI coke (coke A) and high-CRI coke (coke B) were charged into a thermogravimetric analyzer to separately study their microstructural changes, gasification characteristics, and reaction mechanism under simulated cohesive zone conditions in a blast furnace. …”
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Uniting high strength with large ductility in an additively manufactured fine-grained aluminum alloy by Wenhao Cha, Gan Li, Xi He, Jie Li, Daoxiu Li, Xiangfa Liu, Qiang Zhu, Sida Liu

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Gastropod shell powder as cementitious additive in concrete by Afzal Basha Syed

“…SEM analysis highlighted a denser, more cohesive microstructure in the 15% GSP concrete, with reduced voids and microcracks compared to the control sample, indicating improved matrix integrity. …”
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Methodological approach to development of dosimetric models of the human skeleton for beta-emitting radionuclides by M. O. Degteva, E. A. Shishkina, E. I. Tolstykh, V. I. Zalyapin, P. A. Sharagin, M. A. Smith, B. A. Napier

“…This article describes the modeling methodology which takes into account the individual variability of the macro- and microstructure of bone tissue.Materials and methods: it is proposed to model bone sites with active hematopoiesis by dividing them into small segments described by simple geometric shapes. …”
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Analysis of Electrical and Mechanical Properties of Self-Sensing Cement Composite with Carbon Microfiber by Stephanie Cucolo Marçula, João Batista Lamari Palma e Silva, Camila Tiemi Ozaki e Silva, Rosa Cristina Cecche Lintz, Luísa Andréia Gachet

“…Self-sensing cementitious composites have attracted significant attention in Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) due to their semiconductive and piezoresistive properties, achieved through incorporations conductive fillers such as graphite powder and carbon microfibers. This study evaluated cementitious composites with 0.4%, 0.6%, 0.8%, and 1% of carbon microfibers by mass, analyzing their mechanical, electrical, and microstructural properties. …”
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