Strength–Ductility Synergy of Lightweight High Entropy Alloys by Fainah Madewu, Nicholus Malatji, Mxolisi Brendon Shongwe, Tawanda Marazani, Lehlogonolo Rudolf Kanyane

“…This study evaluated and figured out that the balance between strength and ductility in LWHEAs can be enhanced by optimizing microstructure through customized alloying and heat treatments. …”
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Sustainable Polyurethane-Based Polymer Concrete: Mechanical and Non-destructive Properties with Machine Learning Technique by S. I. Haruna, Han Zhu, Yasser E. Ibrahim, Jian Yang, AIB Farouk, Jianwen Shao, Musa Adamu, Omar Shabbir Ahmed

“…Moreover, scanning electron microscopy (SEM) was employed to evaluate the microstructure of PUC. Feature selection tools were used to explore optimal input variables for estimating the (f c) of the PUC samples. …”
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Enhancing osteogenesis and mandibular defect repair with magnesium-modified acellular bovine bone matrix by Peng Wang, Rui Ge, Biao Li, Li Li, Liwei Han, Xiantong Hu, Gang Xu, Kaitao Yu

“…Mg2+ was incorporated into ABBM using an ion exchange method. The microstructure and mechanical properties of both ABBM and ABBM-Mg were analyzed using SEM and a biomechanical testing machine. …”
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Effect of sepiolite on the physical properties and swelling behavior of rifampicin-loaded nanocomposite hydrogels

“…The swelling data were analyzed in order to evaluate the diffusion mechanisms of water. The results indicate that both rifampicin and sepiolite cause important modifications on microstructure of the PVA matrix, leading to changes on swelling and diffusional behavior.…”
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Effect of Nanosilica on Impermeability of Cement-Fly Ash System by Huaqing Liu, Yan Zhang, Ruiming Tong, Zhaoqing Zhu, Yang Lv

“…Hydrates were investigated by XRD, SEM, and TG; the microstructure of hydrates was analyzed with SEM-EDS. …”
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Initiation of Failure for Masonry Subject to In-Plane Loads through Micromechanics by V. P. Berardi

“…A micromechanical procedure is used in order to evaluate the initiation of damage and failure of masonry with in-plane loads. …”
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Graphite nodules features identifications and damaging micromechanims in ductile irons by Alberto De Santis, Daniela Iacoviello, Vittorio Di Cocco

“…Ductile irons mechanical properties are strongly influenced by the metal matrix microstructure and on the graphite elements morphology. …”
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Interfacial investigation of AISI 321 / Al in compound casting: Casting temperature and melt to solid ratio by Ali Bakhtiari, Zahra-Sadat Seyedraoufi, Yazdan Shajari

“…To assess the mechanical properties, the hardness of the samples was evaluated using a Vickers microhardness tester. The microstructure of the samples revealed that the casting process resulted in a composite material. …”
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Development of low carbon concrete with high cement replacement ratio by multi-response optimization by Suliman Khan, Safat Al-Deen, Chi King Lee

“…Carbon footprint study showed that the LCC mixes led to significant reduction of carbon footprint when compared with OPC concrete. Finally, microstructure analysis was conducted to study in the microstructure characteristics of the LCCs.…”
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Additive Manufacturing and Precipitation Hardening of Low-Alloyed Copper Alloys Containing Chromium and Hafnium by Julia Dölling, Samira Gruber, Felix Kovermann, Lukas Stepien, Elmar Beeh, Elena Lopez, Christoph Leyens, Hans-Günther Wobker, Andreas Zilly

“…In the as-built condition, melting traces remain visible in the microstructure, and hardness values of 101 HV and an electrical conductivity of 17.5 MS/m are reached. …”
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Enhancement of wear resistance in TC6 titanium alloy through a combined treatment of laser shock peening and nitrogen ion implantation at 300 °C by Yuliang Li, Xiaoqing Liang, Zhenyang Cao, Huailin Zhang, Mo Lang, Cenchao Xie, Sihai Luo, Weifeng He

“…The effects of this combined treatment on the microstructure, surface mechanical properties, and tribological behaviors of TC6 were evaluated. …”
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Impact of graphene nanoparticles on DLP-printed parts' mechanical behavior by Md Imran Hossain, Ola L.A. Harrysson, Mohammad Asaduzzaman Chowdhury, Nayem Hossain

“…This research delves into evaluating and comparing different properties, including microstructure, surface texture, and mechanical behavior, of resin-based polymer composites fabricated using the DLP 3D printing technology. …”
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Fracturing in 14MoV6-3 Steel Weld Joints—Including Base Metals—After a Short Time in Service by Esmail Ali Salem Ahmed, Nenad Radović, Dragomir Glišić, Stefan Dikić, Nikola Milovanović, Mirjana Opačić, Jasmina Lozanović

“…The weldments were tested by means of microstructure and tensile testing. The results showed that in all weldments, a fracture occurred in the base metal. …”
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Wetting behaviour of nickel-based brazing alloy BNi-5a on conventionally cast and laser-melted austenitic stainless steel 316L by W. Tillmann, J. Bültena, L. Wojarski, J. Zajaczkowski, K. Donnerbauer, F. Walther

“…Due to the layer-by-layer process manufacturing technique of the additive manufacturing process, the microstructure of a laser-melted 316L austenitic stainless steel differs from that of a conventionally cast material. …”
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Research on the mechanism of the two-dimensional ultrasonic surface burnishing process to enhance the wear resistance for aluminum alloy by Zhen-Yu Zhou, Qiu-Yang Zheng, Yu Li, Cong Ding, Guang-Jian Peng, Zhong-Yu Piao

“…The mechanical properties and microstructure characterization for the gradient nanostructure are performed by operating a nanoindenter, transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and electron backscattered diffraction (EBSD). …”
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Application of Sodium Caseinate-β-Cyclodextrin-HPMC Ternary Complex as Egg Replacers in Cakes by Ying WANG, Lijun LIN, Xiaoya YONG, Tao MAN, Xiaohui XIONG, Lili YAO

“…In this study, the foaming property test method was used to evaluate the foam capacity and foam stability of SCN-based complexes and SCN-based complexes were applied to angel cake to investigate their effects on cake batter (density, viscosity, and microstructure) and cake (specific volume, TPA parameters, appearance morphology, and sensory attributes). …”
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Nonlinear FEM considering concrete damaged plasticity for beam-to-column joints with bolted metal plates by Won-Kee Hong, Tien Dat Pham

“…Numerical models were constructed based on the methodology established in previous literature, in which FEA parameters were calibrated in microstructure levels based on test results, so the considered joint is simulated in steel-reinforced concrete structures. …”
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Heat treatment and its effect on machining induced surface roughness of cast and additive manufactured AlSi10Mg by Amith K. V., Satish Shenoy Baloor, Ashwin Polishetty, Gururaj Bolar, Arun N. Govindhan

“…In contrast, the fine cellular microstructure of the as-printed alloy enhanced the microhardness (140.3 HV) and deformation resistance, producing better surface quality. …”
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Innovative fiber-reinforced self-compacting concrete using activated slag from sugar factory lime waste by Hadi Bahmani, Davood Mostofinejad

“…Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) analysis was performed to assess the microstructure, and a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) was carried out using the IMPACT 2002+ method to evaluate environmental impacts. …”
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Bionic Silk Fibroin Film Induces Morphological Changes and Differentiation of Tendon Stem/Progenitor Cells by Kang Lu, Xiaodie Chen, Hong Tang, Mei Zhou, Gang He, Juan Liu, Xuting Bian, Yupeng Guo, Fan Lai, Mingyu Yang, Zhisong Lu, Kanglai Tang

“…SF films with smooth or bionic microstructure surfaces (5, 10, 15, 20 μm) were prepared. …”
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