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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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 wear resistance was evaluated by pin-on-disk method. The greatest hardness of the samples was related to the aluminum alloy containing 0.5 wt.% SiC nanoparticles. …”
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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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Effect of titanium dioxide (Tio2) nanoparticles on the wear rate of marine journal bearings made of composite materials by Suadad Noori Ghani, Ali Sadiq Alithari, Hala Salman Hasan

“…A scanning electron microscope (SEM) was also used to analyze the microstructure and particle distribution, and the images confirmed the optimal homogeneity of the sample and the effectiveness of the fiber and nanoparticle distribution in enhancing performance.…”
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The novel Vogel's approximation method integrated with a random forest algorithm in the vibration analysis of a two-directional functionally graded taper porous beam: Assessment by Ravikiran Chintalapudi, Geetha Narayanan Kannaiyan, Bridjesh Pappula, Seshibe Makgato

“…A functionally graded material is a class of composite materials characterized by gradual variations in composition and microstructure, which further induces the respective changes in the material properties. …”
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Sourdough fermentation and red lentil protein enrichment as sustainable valorization of pasta by-products to make new pasta by Alessandro Stringari, Ali Zein Alabiden Tlais, Andrea Polo, Hana Ameur, Tiziana De Micheli, Nicoletta Aquaro, Emanuele Zannini, Marco Gobbetti, Raffaella Di Cagno

“…Confocal laser scanning microscopy showed that the new pasta had a similar microstructure compared to the traditional semolina counterpart. …”
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Design of Laser Welding Parameters for Joining Ti Grade 2 and AW 5754 Aluminium Alloys Using Numerical Simulation by Mária Behúlová, Eva Babalová, Miroslav Sahul

“…The results of numerical simulation were verified by experimental temperature measurement during laser beam welding applying the TruDisk 4002 disk laser. The microstructure of produced weld joints was assessed by light microscopy and scanning electron microscopy. …”
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Controlling the Thermoelectric Performance of Doped Naphthobisthiadiazole‐Based Donor–Acceptor Conjugated Polymers through Backbone Engineering by Jian‐Fa Ding, Kodai Yamanaka, Shao‐Huan Hong, Guan‐Lin Chen, Wei‐Ni Wu, Jhih‐Min Lin, Shih‐Huang Tung, Itaru Osaka, Cheng‐Liang Liu

“…These results highlight the relationship between the molecular design, microstructure, and doping effects in manipulating the thermoelectric performance of doped NTz‐based D‐A polymers.…”
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Synergistic effects of mannoprotein and ultrasound on the interfacial properties, flavor, and structure of yeast protein by Jin Luo, Li Liang, Yongzhao Bi, Xialei Liu, Kaina Qiao, Zunying Liu, Xiangzhao Mao, Baoguo Sun, Yuyu Zhang

“…Additionally, the synergistic treatment had altered the conformation and structure of YP, which were confirmed by the notable increase in β-sheet, free sulfhydryl (–SH) groups, surface hydrophobicity, and intrinsic fluorescence while promoting a looser and finer aggregation microstructure. In conclusion, the synergistic treatment significantly improved protein solubility and flavor, thereby enhancing its processing functionality.…”
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A Natural Carbon Encapsulated in Gellan-Based Hydrogel Particles Designed for Environmental Challenges by Camelia-Elena Tincu (Iurciuc), Mihaela Hamcerencu, Marius Sebastian Secula, Corneliu Sergiu Stan, Cristina Albu, Marcel Popa, Irina Volf

“…For example, the Q% values and encapsulation efficiency increased when the cross-linking degree, the carbon microstructure quantity, and the gellan concentration decreased. …”
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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

“…., gas atomization and alloy smelting), and evaluates their effects on thermal transport properties. …”
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The durability of mechanical properties of flexible waterproofing membranes used on ventilated terraces under long term exposure to high temperatures by Barbara Francke, Ewelina Kozikowska, Ewa Sudoł, Marta Zawadzka, Vadim Griniov, Agnieszka Starzyk

“…The action mechanism of the ageing processes was investigated by analysing the microstructure of the cross-sections of the tested samples using SEM. …”
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The Effect of Steel Fiber Content on the Workability and Mechanical Properties of Slag-Based/Fly Ash-Based UHPC by Gaoyu Liao, Rui Wu, Mier He, Xiangchen Huang, Linmei Wu

“…Flowability, compressive strength, flexural behavior, impact resistance, and microstructure were evaluated. Results show that increasing fiber content significantly reduces workability, with fly ash-based mixes showing better flowability than slag-based ones. …”
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Statistical Normalization of Mechanical Properties of Natural Date Palm Biofibers Using the Box-Cox Transformation by Mokhtar Benarioua, Salah Amroune, Hassan Alshahrani, Ahmed Belaadi, Amina Hachaichi, Ibrahim M. H. Alshaikh, Mohamad Barhm, Khalissa Saada

“…Skewness also had to remain below 0.5 to ensure valid microstructure correlations. The novelty of this work lies in the creation of a tailored statistical protocol that balances transformation efficiency with material relevance. …”
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Fatigue Crack Initiation and Growth Behaviors of Additively Manufactured Ti-6AI-4V Alloy After Hot Isostatic Pressing Post-Process by Tao Zang, Ying Gao, Yuan Zhao, Pengfei Yang, Shiju E, Yang Liu, Jun Liang, Ye Zhang, Jiazhen Zhang

“…Both fracture morphology and microstructure were characterized to reveal the failure mechanism of these tested specimens. …”
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Manufacturing-Driven Insights into Structure, Mechanics, and Permeability of Asymmetric LSCF Membranes via Freeze Casting and Tape Casting by Valdir Pereira Junior, Priscila Lemes, Murilo Daniel de Mello Innocentini, Mara Gabriela Novy Quadri, Dachamir Hotza, Sergio Yesid Gómez González

“…The porous support is engineered through microstructuring the pore architecture to enhance strength and permeation rates, as it governs overall oxygen transport in asymmetric membranes. …”
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Optimization of Submerged Arc Welding through Voltage Variation to Achieve Superior Mechanical Properties Using P355N Base Material by B. Dorel Cioroagă, Vasile George Cioată, Ana Socalici, Emanoil Linul, Iosif Hulka, Iasmina-Mădălina Anghel

“…Significant changes were identified in microstructure, mechanical properties, and the shape and size of the welded joints. …”
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Effect of the Noble Metals Addition on the Oxidation Behavior of Ni3Al by J. J. Ramos-Hernandez, J. Porcayo-Calderon, J. G. Gonzalez-Rodriguez, Jan Mayén, G. Lara-Rodriguez, V. M. Salinas-Bravo, L. Martinez-Gomez

“…This paper discusses the effect of the addition of noble metals on the microstructure, mechanism, and oxidation kinetics of the Ni3Al intermetallic alloy. …”
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