Unraveling the synergistic influence of Nb, V, and Ce on corrosion and high temperature performance of austenitic alloys by J. Ramirez, F. Zuñiga, S. Shiva Samhitha, Srivathsava Surabhi, A. Ríos R, J.P. Sanhueza, A.F. Jaramillo, A.G. Onate, M.F. Meléndrez, D. Rojas

“…Thermodynamic modeling (Thermo-Calc) was employed to optimize the composition, and their production was carried out from stainless steel scrap and ferroalloys in the open atmosphere induction melting process to contribute to the circular economy. The morphology, evolution, and mechanisms of the microstructure of the zone affected by oxidation were determined by applying various characterization techniques such as X-ray diffraction, electron spectroscopy, Raman spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy (XRD, XPS, RAMAN, and SEM) and thermodynamic calculations. …”
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Investigating the resistance to severe environmental erosion of modified Pisha sandstone composite materials by Changming Li, Yaozong Wang, Shunbo Zhao, Biao Jia, Yongsheng Tong, Ruijuan Li, Yanxin Gong

“…This study aimed to investigate the microstructural evolution and the erosion resistance of modified Pisha sandstone composite materials (PCM) in severe environmental erosion, including water, alkali, acid, and sulfate solutions. …”
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Enhancing strength without sacrificing ductility in medium-carbon multiphase bainitic steel through increased intercritical annealing temperatures by Wenlu Yu, Kaifang Li, Lihe Qian, Yipeng Ding, Zhixuan Jia, Chaozhang Wei, Limei Ren, Zhaoxiang Chen, Fucheng Zhang, Jiangying Meng

“…In this paper, a medium-carbon multiphase bainitic steel was produced through intercritical annealing (IA) at various temperatures, followed by isothermal bainite transformation (IBT) at 300 °C, and its microstructural evolution and mechanical properties were systematically investigated. …”
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Spark plasma sintering of a novel Mg-0.7Ca alloy: A comprehensive study by Parisa Golmohammadi, Behzad Nayebi, Ahmad Bahmani, Nader Parvin, Woo Jin Kim

“…The effects of process parameters such as sintering time and additive type on the microstructural evolutions, phase arrangements, and mechanical and physical properties of the consolidated materials were investigated through various characterization techniques. …”
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Effect of Camellia nitidissima Chi Polysaccharide on the Physicochemical Properties and Gel Properties of Surimi Gel in Pangasius bocourti by Zezheng ZENG, Lifeng ZHU, Yanghong CAO, Cen QI, Ziru DAI, Qingliang DONG

“…The effects of different CNCP dosages (0%, 0.2%, 0.4%, 0.6%, 0.8%, 1.0%) on the whiteness value, gel strength, textural properties, sensory evaluation, cooking loss rate, water-holding capacity, water distribution, dynamic rheological characteristics, gel-forming forces, protein secondary structure, and microstructure of the CNCP-Pangasius bocourti surimi plural gel were also investigated. …”
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Research on Fatigue Damage of Compressor Blade Steel KMN-I Using Nonlinear Ultrasonic Testing by Pengfei Wang, Weiqiang Wang, Jianfeng Li

“…The results showed that the nonlinearity parameter increased first and then decreased with the increase of the fatigue cycles. The microstructures were observed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). …”
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Investigation of bioactivity, biocompatibility, and antibacterial properties of a hydroxyapatite-enhanced nanocomposite for dental applications by Xin Yan, Ali ebrahimi, Reza Mohammadi, Mona Mohajeri Tehrani, Pardis Chaboki, Mohammed Mustafa, Almustafa Alhumadi, I. B. Sapaev, Ahmed Hjazi, Khadije Yousefi, Mojdeh Yousefi

“…Specimens containing 0, 10, and 20 weight% (W%) hydroxyapatite were subjected to assessment utilizing the MTT assay for cytotoxicity, the Gilmore needle for measuring setting time, scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and X-ray diffraction (XRD) for microstructural and phase analyses, as well as antibacterial evaluations against Enterococcus faecalis (PTCC 1394). …”
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Near crack free additive manufacturing of a novel W-Nb-C alloy by Prithvi D. Awasthi, Abhijeet Dhal, Fredrick N. Michael, Rajiv S. Mishra

“…In combination with effective process parameters, the novel W-Nb-C alloy developed for L-PBFAM produces near crack-free specimens with heterogeneous microstructures. The intrinsic mechanical responses associated with the heterogenous microstructure were delineated by nanoindentation analysis.…”
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Preparation and characterization of dressing-type emulsions formulated with hydrocolloids from the mango (Mangifera indica) peel by Ronald Marsiglia-Fuentes, José M. Franco, Luis A. García-Zapateiro

“…Particle size distribution, ζ-potential, proximal composition, color, microstructure, and rheological properties were evaluated. …”
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Understanding the creep behaviors and mechanisms of Mg-Gd-Zn alloys via machine learning by Shuxia Ouyang, Xiaobing Hu, Qingfeng Wu, Jeong Ah Lee, Jae Heung Lee, Chenjin Zhang, Chunhui Wang, Hyoung Seop Kim, Guangyu Yang, Wanqi Jie

“…However, the multiple alloying elements and various heat treatment conditions, combined with complex microstructural evolution during creep tests, bring great challenges in understanding and predicting creep behaviors. …”
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Electron microscopy data on irradiation effects in glassy carbon, nuclear graphite, pyrolytic carbon, and carbon fibersMendeley Data by J. David Arregui-Mena, Takaaki Koyanagi, David A. Cullen, Michael J. Zachman, Yan-Ru Lin, Kyle Everett, Sabrina Gonzalez-Calzada, Phillip D. Edmondson, Tyler J. Gerczak, Yutai Katoh, Nidia C. Gallego

“…In situ electron irradiation experiments further illustrate the real-time microstructural evolution of glassy carbon during exposure. …”
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Intragranular ferrite morphologies in medium carbon vanadium-microalloyed steel by Fadel A., Glišić D., Radović N., Drobnjak D.

“…These treatments were interrupted at different times in order to analyze the evolution of the microstructure. Metallographic evaluation was done using optical and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). …”
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Comparative computational and experimental insights into the structural, electrical, and biological properties of CeO2 fluorite ceramics by Raj Kumar, Vipin Kumar Gupta, Mohit Khosya, Sangeeta Singh, Upendra Kumar

“…Abstract A comprehensive comparative study was conducted on synthesized (CS) and commercially procured (CP) cerium oxide (CeO₂) samples, and evaluating their computational, structural, microstructural, biocompatibility, and electrical properties. …”
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Influence of MicroCT Resolution and Segmentation Techniques on Porosity Analysis in Carbonate Rocks by Olga M. O. Araújo, Alessandra Silveira Machado, Cíntia Ferreira, Davi F. Oliveira, Ricardo Tadeu Lopes

“…The resolution is essential due to the necessity to capture important microstructures. Lacustrine carbonate rocks form hydrocarbon accumulations, some of which are contained in oil fields and coquinas are one of the main reservoirs. …”
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Atomic-Scale Study on the Composition Optimization and Deformation Mechanism of FeNiAl Alloys by Chen Chen, Yachen Gui, Xingchang Tang, Yufeng Li, Changbo Wang, Jie Sheng, Zhijian Zhang, Xuefeng Lu, Junqiang Ren

“…During tensile deformation, this alloy demonstrates a complex microstructural evolution, including dislocation slip, phase transformations, and deformation twinning. …”
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Multiscale Modeling of Silicon Carbide Cladding for Nuclear Applications: Thermal Performance Modeling by Gyanender Singh, Jianguo Yu, Fei Xu, Tiankai Yao, Peng Xu

“…In addition to the microstructural features, the properties of individual constituents of the composites and fiber tow architecture determine the bulk properties. …”
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Exploring high entropy alloys: A review on thermodynamic design and computational modeling strategies for advanced materials applications by Peter Ifeolu Odetola, Bukola Joseph Babalola, Ayodeji Ebenezer Afolabi, Ufoma Silas Anamu, Emmanuel Olorundaisi, Mutombo Christian Umba, Thabang Phahlane, Olusoji Oluremi Ayodele, Peter Apata Olubambi

“…Through a novel case study of a septenary equiatomic Ni-Al-Co-Cr-Cu-Mn-Ti HEA, this analysis demonstrates the utility of these computational tools in unveiling the alloy's phase stability and microstructural evolution, reinforcing the synergy between theoretical predictions and experimental validation. …”
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A constitutive model optimizing superalloy performance: The interplay of annealing twins, dislocations, and grain boundaries by Zongpeng Tian, Rui Zhao, Xinshun Diao, Shan Jiang, Debin Shan, Min Wan

“…To elucidate the mechanistic roles of these microstructural features, this study employed high-precision planar argon ion polishing and electron backscatter diffraction to quantitatively characterize the annealing twin volume fraction, dislocation density, and grain size in superalloys heat-treated at various temperatures. …”
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Sustainable multifunctional biochar-based cementitious composites for carbon sequestration, energy storage, and smart infrastructure applications: A review by Hilal Khan, Zamil Bin Zahid, Fazal Hussain, Junaid Ahmad, Rao Arsalan Khushnood

“…The review covers biochar's impact on flow properties, hydration kinetics, mechanical characteristics, durability performance, and smart functionalities including self-sensing, electromagnetic interference shielding, and energy storage capabilities. Microstructural analyses using advanced characterization techniques reveal the mechanisms underlying biochar's effects on cement matrix development. …”
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Time series analysis of ex-vivo ischemia-reperfused heart using Q-space imaging by Genki Ichihara, Junichi Hata, Daisuke Nakashima, Kyohei Daigo, Kazuhisa Sugai, Yuji Iwasawa, Motoaki Sano, Masaya Nakamura, Hideyuki Okano, Kazuki Sato, Yoshinori Katsumata

“…Abstract In the evaluation of myocardial infarction, cardiac MRI remains problematic in terms of sensitivity and quantitativeness. …”
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