Durability and microstructure analysis of ultra-fine slag blended flyash-based self-compacting geopolymer concrete by Ilayarsi R., Mukilan K., Chithambar Ganesh A.

“…This study investigates the durability and microstructure of fly ash-based self-compacting geopolymer concrete (SCGC) enhanced with ultra-fine slag (UFS). …”
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Mechanical and microstructural analysis of AA7075/B4C/ZrO2 hybrid composite by U. Sudhakar, K. V. Raghavulu, S. P. Jani, Sunil Kumar Shetty, Adisu Haile

“…Different weight fractions of B4C and ZrO₂ were used to fabricate the composites via powder metallurgy, and mechanical tests, including hardness and compression strength, were performed to assess their properties. Microstructural analysis was conducted to evaluate the dispersion and interfacial bonding of the reinforcements within the matrix. …”
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Ultrasound-Enhanced Friction Stir Welding of Aluminum Alloy 6082: Advancements in Mechanical Properties and Microstructural Refinement by Marat Rebrin, Andreas Gester, Dmitrii Ozherelkov, Christiane Wächtler, Toni Sprigode, Martin Mädlow, Guntram Wagner

“…The investigation included tensile and bending tests, as well as detailed microstructural evaluations using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), electron backscatter diffraction (EBSD), and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS). …”
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Stainless Steel 316L Fabricated by Fused Deposition Modeling Process: Microstructure, Geometrical and Mechanical Properties by Maria Zaitceva, Anton Sotov, Anatoliy Popovich, Vadim Sufiiarov

“…The aim of this work was to compare the debinding methods and investigate the microstructure, phase composition, and geometric and mechanical properties. …”
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Foam-mat drying of lucuma powder: Mathematical and artificial modeling of drying kinetics, physicochemical and microstructural properties by Nguyen Minh Thuy, Hong Van Hao, Le Thi Thuy Duong, Tran Ngoc Giau, Vo Quang Minh, Ngo Van Tai

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Generative adversarial network–enabled microstructural mapping from surface profiles for laser powder bed fusion by Jingwen Gao, Chenyang Zhu, Shubo Gao, Weiming Ji, Ming Xue, Kun Zhou

“…The generated microstructural mapping using image inputs with CycleGAN outperforms those from other generation methods on both qualitative and quantitative evaluations. …”
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Egg White-Based Gels with Candelilla Wax: A Study of Rheological, Mechanical, Calorimetric and Microstructural Properties by Iram Cisneros-García, Ma. de la Paz Salgado-Cruz, Alitzel B. García-Hernández, Gustavo F. Gutiérrez-López, Humberto Hernández-Sánchez, Brenda H. Camacho-Díaz, Liliana Alamilla-Beltrán

“…Rheological studies demonstrated shear-thinning behavior, particularly at higher hydrogel content related to the oleogel (W/O), which exhibited the highest yield stress. Microstructural investigations confirmed the presence of a continuous oleogel phase within the bigels (W/O) and revealed the formation of a complex structure. …”
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Influence of Deformation Process Parameters on Changes in Microstructure and Properties of Mg-8Li-2Ca Alloy by I. Bednarczyk

“…Quantitative analysis of the microstructure of the Mg-8Li-2Ca alloy was performed using Metilo software after the deformation process. …”
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Microstructure Formation and Dry Reciprocating Sliding Wear Response of High-Entropy Hypereutectic White Cast Irons by Willian Martins Pasini, Wojciech Polkowski, Tomasz Dudziak, Carlos Alexandre dos Santos, Vinicius Karlinski de Barcellos

“…White cast irons (WCI) are widely used in industries requiring high wear resistance due to their microstructure consisting of hard carbides dispersed within a metallic matrix. …”
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Overweight/Obesity-related microstructural alterations of the fimbria-fornix in the ABCD study: The role of aerobic physical activity. by Jiyoung Ma, Erin C McGlade, Rebekah S Huber, In Kyoon Lyoo, Perry F Renshaw, Deborah A Yurgelun-Todd

“…The primary outcome measure was restriction spectrum imaging (RSI)-derived white matter microstructural integrity measures. The number of days in a week that children engaged in aerobic physical activity for at least 60 minutes per day was assessed. …”
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Influence of pulsed waveform parameters on the microstructure and electrochemical corrosion resistance of electrodeposited Ni–Sn alloy coatings by Atefeh Heidarian, Seyed Mohammad Mousavi Khoei

“…Abstract This study systematically compares the microstructural characteristics, surface morphology, and corrosion resistance of Ni-Sn alloy coatings electrodeposited using direct current (DC) and pulse current (PC) methods. …”
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Multiscale microstructure-based constitutive modeling of high-temperature creep rupture in post-irradiated ODS steels by Xiaobao Fu, Zhenyu Zhao, Zeyuan Yan, Yuntao Zhong, Dengke Chen, Ruiqian Zhang, Bin Liu, Qihong Fang, Jia Li

“…Considering the irradiation-induced microstructure, a modified thermal creep rate model is proposed, and the thermal creep rate and creep strain of irradiated ODS steel are predicted at different temperatures. …”
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Aberrant interhemispheric resting state functional connectivity and corpus callosum microstructure in acute carbon monoxide poisoning by Mingyue Ma, Yu Shang, Xiaoying Lin, Wenxuan Han, Yihao Peng, Shenghai Wang, Chen Niu, Haining Li, Ming Zhang

“…In this study, multimodal magnetic resonance imaging was performed on 30 patients with ACOP and 28 healthy controls (HC), and their cognitive functions were evaluated. Group differences in the voxel-mirrored homotopic connectivity (VMHC) index and CC white matter microstructure were analyzed. …”
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Disordered Tin Oxide Films for Thermoelectric Applications: Correlation between Microstructure, Electrical Conductivity and Seebeck Coefficient by V. K. Ksenevich, V. A. Dorosinets, M. A. Samarina, N. A. Poklonski, I. A. Svito, D. V. Adamchuk, G. Abdurakhmanov

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Carbonation of lightweight alkali-activated aggregates based on biomass fly ash: Effect on microstructure and leaching behavior by Anže Tesovnik, Lisbeth M. Ottosen, Vilma Ducman

“…The interplay between alkali activation and carbonation was investigated using different mix designs and curing conditions, as well as comparing simultaneous curing carbonation with post-cure carbonation. The results were evaluated with regard to the effects on the macro- and microstructural properties as well as on the leaching behavior. …”
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Effect of Manipulation Methods and Storage Environments on the Microstructural, Chemical, and Mechanical Properties of Calcium-Enriched Mixture Cement by Leyla Roghanizadeh, Hassan Torabzadeh, Ardavan Parhizkar, Alireza Akbarzadeh Baghban, Saeed Asgary

“…This study aimed to evaluate the impact of different manipulation methods and storage environments on the microstructural, chemical, and mechanical properties of calcium-enriched mixture (CEM) cement. …”
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Influence of dry pea soaking in various sodium salts solutions on the microstructure and sensory quality of fried peas by Rui Costa, Gaspare Di Gregorio, Andreia Alves, João Noronha, Taha Rababah

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Effect on 3D-printability and microstructure of pork paste partially replaced with yellow mealworm larvae paste by Jinbo Xu, Jiaqi Liu, Hui Wang, Qian Liu, Qian Chen, Fangda Sun, Baohua Kong

“…The mixed pastes’ 3D printability was determined by measuring their rheological and microstructural properties. The Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy results showed that the addition of YML increased the content of chitin, and the disentanglement and reorientation of chitin resulted in a decrease in viscosity and an increase in shear-thinning behavior which are shown in the rheological results. …”
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Investigation of mechanical properties and microstructural characteristics of rice husk ash-based geopolymer mortar as patch repair by Pinta Astuti, Muhammad Sakti Isnaini, Devi Sasmita, Adhitya Yoga Purnama, Asiya Nurhasanah Habirun, Anisa Zulkarnain, Angga Jordi Nouvaldi, Fanny Monika

“…XRF and SEM-EXD analyses were performed to determine the chemical composition and microstructure of the specimens. The activators, NaOH and Na2SiO3, were employed in a 1:3.5 ratio, with 14M molarity and 2% superplasticizer, to enhance workability. …”
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Study on the Microstructure of Vanadium-Modified Tungsten High-Speed Steel-Coded SAE-AISI T1 Steel by Hossam Halfa, Asiful H. Seikh, Hany S. Abdo, Ibrahim A. Alnaser, Mahmoud S. Soliman, Sameh M. Ragab

“…Therefore, to fulfill the goals of this work, Thermo-Calc software was utilized to get the following: (i) thermodynamic equilibrium information, (ii) the expected microstructure, (iii) the constituent volume fraction, and (iv) carbide chemical composition. …”
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