Effects of polymerization degree on recovery behavior of PVA/PVP hydrogels as potential articular cartilage prosthesis after fatigue test by Y. Shi, D. S. Xiong, Y. Peng, N. Wang

“…The influence of polymerization degree on microstructure, water content, friction coefficient, compressive fatigue and recovery properties of PVA/PVP hydrogels were investigated. …”
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Emerging Technologies for the Assessment of Natural Killer Cell Activity by Anna Luise Grab, Alexander Nesterov-Müller

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Corrosion properties of aluminized 16Mo3 steel by Karpe B., Prijatelj K., Bizjak M., Kosec T.

“…The aim of the research was to evaluate the corrosion susceptibility of 16Mo3 steel in hot rolled and aluminized states. …”
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Antibacterial Activity of Phloretin Against <i>Vibrio parahaemolyticus</i> and Its Application in Seafood by Siyang Chen, Wenxiu Zhu, Yiqun Zhan, Xiaodong Xia

“…After PHL treatment, alterations in the cell morphology, cell microstructure, and intracellular contents of <i>V. parahaemolyticus</i> were assessed. …”
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Optimization of Magnetic Field-Assisted Laser Cladding Based on Hierarchical Analysis and Gray Correlation Method by Long Jiang, Kang Qi, Haitao Zhang, Youliang Yu, Qinpeng Sun

“…The optimized laser cladding layer shows a reduced microstructure size and enhanced wear resistance, indicating the effectiveness of the optimization approach.…”
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Effect of TUG-BACK on tightness of filling root canal apex by I. O. Larichkin, E. V. Chestnykh, A. I. Ivanova, E. P. Zinkovskaya, I. Yu. Kuritsyna, D. V. Medvedev, N. V. Shedyakova, E. L. Zakharova, M. V. Yusufova, K. V. Kulikova

“…AIM. To evaluate the effect of tug-back on the apical seal of root canal fillings. …”
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Water-based 8YSZ electrolyte suspension optimised by design of experiments by Bernardo Jordão Moreira Sarruf, Laura Buccoli, Zoé Barbry

“…The impedance data were deconvoluted into grain bulk and grain boundary contributions, enabling further refinement of the sintering temperature and subsequent microstructure.…”
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Progress on the Quality of Animal/Plant Protein and Fish Surimi Mixed Gel by Xinyue ZHANG, Wenhao GENG, Miaomiao TIAN, Xin LIANG, Xinrong LI, Xinru FAN, Qiancheng ZHAO

“…Gel properties play a crucial role in evaluating the quality of surimi products, which are favored by consumers for their high nutritional value, delightful taste, and convenient storage and transportation. …”
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A Study on Rotary Friction Welding of Titanium Alloy (Ti6Al4V) by Ho Thi My Nu, Truyen The Le, Luu Phuong Minh, Nguyen Huu Loc

“…The performances of the welded joints are evaluated by conducting microstructure studies and Vickers hardness at the joints. …”
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Influence of Nanoparticle Content and Cross-Linking Degree on Functional Attributes of Calcium Alginate-ZnO Nanocomposite Wound Dressings by Sergio Henrique Toledo e Silva, Andrea Cristiane Krause Bierhalz, Ângela Maria Moraes

“…The increase in cross-linking degree, on the other hand, altered the microstructure of the membranes, increased the tensile strength and reduced the water vapor permeability of the nanocomposite membranes. …”
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Tackling Microbial Contamination: Safesink Solution with Silver-Coated Microspheres by Eulalia Zumaquero, David Terrado, Rosa de Llanos, Marina Puerta, Rocío Cejudo, María Pilar Gómez-Tena

“…Ceramic and vitreous materials can be functionalized to exhibit biocidal activity. This research evaluates the biocidal properties of silver-modified vitreous microspheres designed to be included in water endpoints and siphons to prevent nosocomial diseases produced in hospital environments. …”
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Waste marble sludge and calcined clay brick powders in conventional cement farina production for cleaner built environment by Mehmet Serkan Kırgız, Jamal Khatib, Andre Gustavo de Sousa Galdino, Said Kenai, Ahmed Ashteyat, Raul D.S.G. Campilho, Roberto Alonso Gonzalez Lezcano, Gideon Olukunle Bamigboye, N. Nagaprasad, Krishnaraj Ramaswamy

“…The microstructure of the marble and brick waste was analyzed using X-ray fluorescence, scanning electron microscopy and energy dispersive spectroscopy. …”
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Magnetization transfer MRI of third trimester fetal brain: a pilot of gestational myelin imaging by Siddharth Sadanand, Rob Stobbe, Tim van Mieghem, Tim van Mieghem, Shiri Shinar, Shiri Shinar, Pradeep Krishnan, Elka Miller, Greg Stanisz, Greg Stanisz, Dafna Sussman, Dafna Sussman

“…Detection of more minute changes in brain tissue microstructure could permit earlier detection of complications, allowing for potentially more timely, effective interventions. …”
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Influence of Interlayer Temperature and Deposition Method on the Wall Geometry and Vickers Microhardness Profile of ER70S-6 Parts Manufactured by Additive Manufacturing Using CMT by André Luis Silva da Costa, Raphael Lima de Paiva, Déborah de Oliveira, Maksym Ziberov

“…As a recent technology, different studies have been developed comprehending the deposition approach, aiming to achieve parts with specific characteristics, usually evaluating the geometry, microstructure and mechanical properties, such as yield and tensile strengths, residual stresses and microhardness; however, the last is usually presented by mean values, requiring more details to comprehend its behavior further. …”
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Influence of palm oil ash and palm oil clinker on the properties of lightweight concrete by Bayagoob Khaled H., Zeyad Abdullah M., Amin Mohamed, Agwa Ibrahim Saad, Abd-Elrahman Mahmoud H.

“…Finally, microstructure analysis was performed. The findings revealed that employing cementitious materials, such as SF and POA, as cement replacements or POC as an aggregate substitute reduced workability. …”
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In-situ aluminum 7075 metal matrix composites development for additive friction stir deposition by Huan Ding, Selami Emanet, Saeid Zavari, Tristan D. Thai, Yehong Chen, Ehsan Bagheri, Shengmin Guo

“…The microstructure, grain size distribution, and hardness were evaluated in the as-deposited AFSD samples. …”
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Vitamin A-loaded decellularized kidney capsule promoted wound healing in rat by Mozafar Khazaei, Mohammad Rasool Khazaei, Sepideh Kadivarian, Shahid Muhsin Hama, Hevar Hassan Hussein, Hojjat Haghighimanesh, Leila Rezakhani

“…Extracellular matrix (ECM) and its three-dimensional (3D) network structure as a biological bond by imitating the tissue microstructure has been used for tissue repair, which can answer many existing challenges. …”
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Effect of lysine-assisted ultrasonic and vacuum tumbling treatment on the quality of chicken breast meat in canned foods by Xiaoyu Xu, Huimin Liu, Peizi Sun, Dongmei Li

“…The texture, moisture mobility and distribution, microstructure, and sensory acceptability of the chicken meat were evaluated. …”
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Antifungal mechanism of carvacrol and osthole can disrupt cell structure integrity and interfere with energy metabolism in Neopestalotiopsis ellipsospora by Huifang Liu, Jianmei Yao, Rongxiu Yin, Chiyu Ma, Lulu Li, Wen Yang, Zhiwei Lei

“…Plants are rich in bioactive compounds that are safe, non-toxic, and biodegradable. In this study, we evaluated the antifungal activities and mechanisms of 11 plant extracts against N. ellipsospora.MethodsThis study evaluated the antifungal activity of 11 plant extracts against N. ellipsospora of tea gray blight disease and systematically examined the impacts of osthole and carvacrol on the mycelial morphology, mycelial weight, cell microstructure, membrane permeability, various biochemical substrate levels and related gene expression levels of N. ellipsospora.ResultsThe results showed that carvacrol and osthole exhibited significant antifungal effects among 11 plant extracts with EC50 values of 24.40 and 9.38 mg/L, respectively. …”
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Development of a morphological-based predictive model for mechanical properties of binary immiscible polymer blends considering interfacial effects by Nima Arjomand, Mahboube Mohamadi, Javad Alizadeh Kaklar

“…The prediction capability of the proposed model was evaluated using experimental data for iPP/PA, PP/PET, and LDPE/PP polymer blends, sourced from existing literature. …”
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