A study on connection mechanism between sintering silver paste for wide bandgap semiconductor and metalized substrate by WU Weizhen, YANG Fan, HU Bo, LI Mingyu

“…By analyzing the microstructure, mechanical properties and failure modes of the pressureless silver paste sintering joints, the microstructure evolution rule of the pressureless silver paste sintering joints at different temperatures was systematically researched. …”
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Effects of processing parameters on the reversible phase transition of germanium telluride by Haoran Ma, Shaorui Yang, Yi Liu, Yaguang Ye, Le Liu, Lei Liu, Wei Xiong, Leimin Deng, Tianting Chen

“…In this article, the microstructure evolution and phase transition mechanism of germanium telluride (GeTe) film under different deposition conditions, laser modes, and scanning parameters were investigated. …”
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Development and functional characterization of melissa essential oil fortified k-carrageenan-based active packaging films by Saurabh Bhatia, Muhammad Jawad, Ahmed Al-Harrasi, Yasir Abbas Shah, Talha Shireen Khan, Esra Koca, Levent Yurdaer Aydemir, Dinu Thomas Thekkuden, Faisal Imam, Naif Al-Harbi

“…Overall, the results indicate a relatively consistent microstructure. The thermal analysis revealed that the increase in MEO concentration leads to a noticeable improvement in the film's thermal stability.…”
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Influence of NaCl on Phase Development and Corrosion Resistance of Portland Cement by Byung-Hyun Shin, Miyoung You, Jinyong Park, Junghyun Cho, Seongjun Kim, Jung-Woo Ok, Jonggi Hong, Taekyu Lee, Jong-Seong Bae, Pungkeun Song, Jang-Hee Yoon

“…Cement specimens were prepared by mixing cement, water, and NaCl, followed by stirring at 60 rpm and curing at room temperature for seven days. Microstructural changes as a function of the NaCl concentration were analyzed using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). …”
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Microvascular heterogeneity exploration in core and invasive zones of orthotopic rat glioblastoma via ultrasound localization microscopy by Xing Hu, Gaobo Zhang, Yong Wang, Xiandi Zhang, Rong Xie, Xin Liu, Hong Ding

“…ULM demonstrated higher microstructural resolution compared to micro-CT and a nonsignificant difference compared to scanning electron microscopy. …”
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Improving properties of chitosan/polyvinyl alcohol films using cashew nut testa extract: potential applications in food packaging by Thuy Tien Dang, Lam Anh Thy Nguyen, Duc Tien Dau, Quy Sinh Nguyen, Thao Nhien Le, Thi Quynh Ngoc Nguyen

“…It also displayed the highest tensile strength and Young's modulus at 28.63 and 147.35 MPa, respectively. Microstructural analysis revealed that the incorporation of CNTE resulted in a smoother and slightly denser film structure. …”
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Experimental investigation on the influence of sonication parameter for enhancing the mechanical properties of cement mortar with graphene oxide integration by Siva Avudaiappan, Chunwei Zhang, Krishna Prakash Arunachalam, Kiruthiga Ramakrishnan, Ramon Francisco Arrue Munoz, Cristian Canales, Krishnamoorthy Shanmugaraj, Udayabhaskar Rednam, Mangalaraja Ramalinga Viswanathan, Katherina Fernández

“…The experiments were conducted to evaluate the flexural strength, compressive strength, sorptivity, rapid chloride penetration, as well as to perform the microstructural analyses. …”
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Insight into the durability of concrete based on ultrafine ground granulated blast furnace slag, phosphogypsum, and steel slag by Xiao Huang, Junming Liao, Jinfang Zhang, Yingfu Wang, Qingge Feng

“…Sulfate corrosion in UFBC primarily produces needle-like ettringite (AFt), causing less microstructural damage than the gypsum crystals formed in PCBC and UBC. …”
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Influencia de la temperatura y el tiempo en la tixoconformación del hierro fundido gris hipoeutéctico//Influence of temperature and time in the thixoformability of gray cast iron by Rodolfo López-Nadal, Eugênio José‐Zoqui, Angel Sánchez‐Roca, Hipólito Domingo Carvajal‐Fals

“…<br /><br /><strong>Key words:</strong> thixoforming, semisolid materials, ferrous alloys, morphology evolution, microstructure.</p>…”
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Composite Materials of Epoxy Resin–W System for Radiation Shielding Against Gamma Radiation by A. A. Rotkovich, D. I. Tishkevich, S. A. German, A. A. Bondaruk, S. V. Leonchik, E. S. Dashkevich, V. M. Fedosyuk, A. V. Trukhanov

“…Сomposite materials based on the epoxy resin–W system with varying W content (0–80 %) were obtained using the method of chemical curing. Microstructural investigations of the samples showed that with increasing W content there is a more uniform distribution of grains in the epoxy resin matrix could be observed. …”
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Numerical Modeling Chemical Vapor Infiltration of SiC Composites by Yaochan Zhu, Eckart Schnack

“…The multiphase field model for chemical vapor infiltration (CVI) of SiC/SiC composites is developed in this study, thereby to reproduce the microstructure evolution during CVI process and to achieve better understanding of the effect of process parameters (e.g., temperature, pressure, etc.) on the final product. …”
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Characterization of Plastic Deformation in CuZr Metallic Glasses Subjected to the Rolling Process by Ramaswamy Sivaraman, Farag M. A. Altalbawy, Alaa Mohammed Hussein Wais, Holya A. Lafta, Seyedmasoud Hashemi

“…Using the rolling process, it is possible to induce multiple shear bands in the microstructure of metallic glasses (MGs) and improve the overall plasticity in the subsequent mechanical loadings. …”
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Investigation on the thermal performance of MgO-filled basalt Fiber/PLA composites for high-temperature industrial applications by Thandavamoorthy Raja, Yuvarajan Devarajan, Jayanta Kumar Nath, Swapnil M Parikh, Krishna Kumar Shukla, Sunil Kumar M, Lokesh Verma

“…Scanning electron microscopy confirmed improved fiber–matrix adhesion and reduced microstructural defects. The novelty of this work lies in the synergistic use of MgO and basalt fibers in a PLA matrix, offering a sustainable route to high-temperature composite design. …”
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Quantitative ultrasound imaging reveals distinct fracture-associated differences in tibial intracortical pore morphology and viscoelastic properties in aged individuals with and wi... by Carolin Dehnen, Angela Galindo, Paula Hoff, Paula Hoff, Oliver Palme, Lukas Maurer, Kay Raum, Edgar Wiebe

“…Cortical Backscatter (CortBS) ultrasound, a radiation-free technique, non-invasively analyzes cortical bone’s viscoelastic and microstructural properties. This study aimed to evaluate CortBS’s discriminative performance in DM patients compared to DXA and characterize changes in cortical bone microstructure in Type 1 and Type 2 DM (T1DM, T2DM) patients.MethodsThis in-vivo study included 89 DM patients (T1DM = 39, T2DM = 48) and 76 age- and sex-matched controls. …”
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Constitutive modeling and workability characterization of pre-deformed AZ31 magnesium alloy during hot shear-compression deformation by Junsong Jin, Fangtao Chai, Jinchuan Long, Chang Gao, Shaolei Wang, Pan Zeng, Xuefeng Tang, Pan Gong, Mao Zhang, Lei Deng, Xinyun Wang

“…The deformation characteristics, flow behavior and microstructure/texture evolution mechanisms of pre-deformed AZ31 alloy were systematically investigated under varying process parameters. …”
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Comparative analysis of bobbin tool and one-step double-acting tool in friction stir welding of aluminum AA1100 by Yudha Eko Widyantono, Yoshihiko Uematsu, Ilhamdi, Sulardjaka, Jos Istiyanto, Muizuddin Azka, Nurul Muhayat, Triyono

“…Results indicated that the bobbin tool produced rougher beads and tear defects due to its design, while the one-step double-acting tool, particularly at a 2 mm offset, yielded cleaner, more uniform welds with fewer defects and enhanced material control. Microstructural analysis showed that the stir zone exhibited uniform grain refinement, and the Heat-Affected Zone (HAZ) benefited from finer grain structures due to improved heat management. …”
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The impacts of freeze-thaw cycles on polypropylene fiber-reinforced clayey soil stabilized with alkali-activated fly ash by Arash Rajaee, Nafiseh Talebi, Saeed Abrishami

“…While initial FTCs caused no mass loss, subsequent cycles led to increased mass loss and remained below 2 % for all samples. Microstructural analysis results corroborated UCS test results. …”
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Diffusion of Hydrogen Isotopes in Zirconium Alloys by Long WANG, Zhi-hao HONG, You-zhi WANG, Zi-kai LIU, Xiao-qian ZHANG, Tian-guang ZHANG, Long ZHANG

“…Combining atomistic simulations with continuum-scale models enables researchers to elucidate the complex interactions between hydrogen atoms, alloying elements, and microstructural features. Additional studies are necessary to investigate the diffusion of hydrogen isotopes in zirconium alloy in the near future.…”
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Caracterización física con difractogramas e hinchamiento de bentonitas organofílicas para adicionar a materiales compuestos poliméricos//Physical characterization with difractogram... by Francisco Jesús Mondelo‐García, Francisco Jesús‐Almeida, Flavio Manuel‐Sousa, José Luís Valín‐Rivera, María Grasa da‐Silva‐Valenzuela, Francisco Rolando Valenzuela‐Díaz

“…These materials are comparatively evaluated by diffraction ray X and swelling Foster in organic solvents. …”
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Effects on the strength and durability of graphene oxide modified geopolymer concrete using industrial waste bauxite tailings by F.S. Frieda, S. Greeshma

“…The present study evaluates the mechanical, durability, and microstructure properties of GO-modified GPC using BT and Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag (GGBS) as precursors under ambient curing. …”
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