Advancements in ceramic-coated metals: Enhancing thermal spray coatings for improved performance in aerospace applications using surface treatments by Amrinder Mehta, Hitesh Vasudev

“…Described coatings microstructures in the said coatings were investigated using SEM imaging with elemental mapping of details of their compositions which augmented the results of the adhesive bond strength tests coupled with Vickers hardness tests for the qualitative evaluation of their physical–mechanical properties. …”
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Effects of mechanical and chemical heterogeneity on the strength-ductility synergy of a heterostructured medium Mn steel by Yuming Zou, Haokun Zhu, Qihan Gao, Kaichao Xie, Jialin Chen, Hua Ding, Zhengyou Tang, Zhouhua Jiang

“…Compared to the conventional cold-rolled medium Mn steel, the heterostructured steel showed a significant increase in ultimate tensile strength from 988 MPa to 1289 MPa without a decrease in total elongation, achieving a superior product of strength and elongation exceeding 60 GPa·%. The microstructural evolution of the heterogeneous medium Mn steel during deformation was analyzed to investigate how variations in microstructure affect its mechanical properties. …”
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Enhancing the performance of iron-based binders with seawater and CO2 sequestration by V Chandralega, M Shanmugasundaram, David Stone

“…The samples were cured under controlled CO2 conditions and evaluated through compressive strength tests, and microstructural analysis, XRD, and FTIR results. …”
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Influence of Reflow Cycles of the Pb–Free/Pb Hybrid Assembly Process on the IMCs Growth Interface of Micro-Solder Joints by Xinyuan He, Qi Zhang, Qiming Cui, Yifan Bai, Lincheng Fu, Zicong Zhao, Chuanhang Zou, Yong Wang

“…However, constrained process compatibility during single or multiple reflow protocols amplifies structural heterogeneity in solder joints and accelerates dynamic microstructural evolution, thereby elevating interfacial reliability risks at solder joint interfaces. …”
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K-Ar illite-mica age constraints on the formation and reactivation history of the El Doctor fault zone, central Mexico by Diana Elizabeth Garduño-Martínez, Teresa Pi Puig, Jesús Solé, Michelangelo Martini, Jorge René Alcalá-Martínez

“…The mesostructural and microstructural analyses, supported by K-Ar geochronologic data, permitted reconstruct of the crystallization history of phyllosilicate phases related to the tectonic activity of the shear zone. …”
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Activated Bentonite for Physical, Mechanical, and Durability Properties of Concrete—A Review by Tsion Amsalu Fode, Yusufu Abeid Chande Jande, Thomas Kivevele

“…Therefore, the present study detail reviewed the effect of activated bentonite at different heating temperatures and replacement doses of bentonite on the durability, physical, mechanical, and microstructural properties of concrete. Also, environmental and economic beneficiary of employing activated bentonite in concrete is evaluated. …”
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Shale gas potential and accumulation of the Middle Jurassic Yangye Formation in the Southwestern Tarim Basin Piedmont, Northwest China by Amina Wumaier, Chao Wu, Haichao Ao, Mancang Yang

“…Abstract Integrated shale gas play evaluation in the structurally complex Southwestern Tarim Basin Piedmont reveals significant resource potential within the Middle Jurassic Yangye Formation. …”
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In-situ analysis of sprayed concrete in a sewage tunnel lining. by Gabriella de Andrade Coni, Antonio Domingues de Figueiredo, Renan Pícolo Salvador, Renata Monte

“…Video inspection was conducted alongside chemical, mineralogical, microstructural, and physical-mechanical analysis of core extracted from the tunnel lining. …”
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration – A New Approach In Optical Coherence Tomography Monitoring And Quantitative Assessment by Elitsa Hristova, Zornitsa Zlatarova

“…OCT allows for precise quantitative evaluation and study of microstructural changes in patients with dry AMD and provides three-dimensional information of macular pathology in situ and in real time. …”
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Preparation and carbon emission analysis of high-performance pavement concrete using waste gypsums by Hui Wang, Fengxia Xu, Zhen Liu, Shunjie Zhong, Enkuo Xing, Yongbin Ye, Yongbin Ye, Yan Zhao, Chenjiang Li

“…Additionally, the hydration kinetics and microstructure of SSC are analyzed through isothermal calorimetry, X-ray diffraction, and scanning electron microscopy. …”
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Corrosion fatigue crack delayed mechanism of 60 mm Ti alloy welded joints based on the plastic and deformation coordination by Bo Li, Tao Yang, Long Lin, Jiang Yu, Yuan Zhuang, Lin Li, Xijian Su

“…This study aims to enhance grain plasticity and intergranular deformation coordination of the 60 mm thick plate Ti alloy joint based on regulating the dynamic microstructure evolution process, resulting in delaying the corrosion fatigue crack growth rate (FCGR). …”
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Investigation of mechanical properties of AlSi3Cr alloy by Marialaura Tocci, Annalisa Pola, Lorenzo Montesano, G. Marina La Vecchia, Mattia Merlin, Gian Luca Garagnani

“…In the present paper, microstructural and mechanical properties of an innovative AlSi3Mg alloy were studied. …”
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Application of shot peening to improve fatigue properties via enhancement of precipitation response in high-strength Al–Cu–Li alloys by Michal Jambor, Libor Trško, Ivo Šulák, Filip Šiška, Sara Bagherifard, Mario Guagliano, Zuzana Florková

“…The effects of different treatments based on combined ageing and severe shot peening on residual stresses, hardness, microstructural characteristics, and fatigue properties were evaluated and critically discussed. …”
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Effect of Heat Treatment on the Corrosion Behavior of Selective Laser Melted CX Stainless Steel by Shaoqian Wu, Shuo Wu, Shilong Xing, Tianshu Wang, Jiabin Hou, Yuantao Zhao, Zongan Li, Yanbo Liu

“…Three distinct thermal processing approaches solution treatment (ST), aging treatment (AT), and combined solution aging treatment (ST + AT) were comparatively examined to assess their microstructural evolution and corrosion performance. The results demonstrated that the SLM-processed CX sample initially consisted of martensite and retained austenite. …”
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Design and Research on the Preparation of Pervious Concrete Using Carbonized Steel Slag as a Full Component by Xiao Chen, Kai Zhang, Benren Wang, Zhiqiang Wu, Mingkai Zhou

“…The results demonstrate that when CaO and MgO contents reached 5% and 15%, respectively, the 28d compressive strength of mortar increased by 134.49% compared to the reference group. Microstructural analysis confirmed that CaO reacted to form CaCO₃ crystals, while MgO enhanced strength by regulating CaCO₃ crystal morphology to optimize product structure. …”
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Super-resolution mapping of anisotropic tissue structure with diffusion MRI and deep learning by Alfredo Ordinola, David Abramian, Magnus Herberthson, Anders Eklund, Evren Özarslan

“…Numerous diseases and processes affecting the central nervous system can be detected and monitored via diffusion MRI thanks to its sensitivity to microstructural alterations in tissue. The latter has prompted interest in quantitative mapping of the microstructural parameters, such as the fiber orientation distribution function (fODF), which is instrumental for noninvasively mapping the underlying axonal fiber tracts in white matter through a procedure known as tractography. …”
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Vacuum semi-continuous induction melting for large-scale fabrication of titanium ingots by Weidong Li, Mingjie Wang, Hao Jiang, Minghan Sun, Xuan Luo, Xuna Shi, Chao Zhao, Ning Li

“…The results reveal remarkable uniformity in the elemental distribution and microstructural evolution of the fabricated ingots, with maximum compositional deviations limited to 0.102 wt% for Al and 0.088 wt% for V. …”
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Insight into the nanoscale strengthening mechanism of polycrystalline iron implanted by Cr ions by Tingting Jiang, Jinyuan Tang, Jiuyue Zhao, Yihao Ling, Yelin Zeng

“…Based on the molecular dynamics (MD) method, the paper aims to explore the nanoscale mechanisms of the polycrystalline iron implanted by Cr ions. The microstructural evolution under implantation is analyzed, and the mechanical properties of different models under nanoindentation are studied. …”
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Development of a novel constitutive model incorporating phase transformation and dynamic recrystallization effects for laser-assisted machining of Ti6Al4V alloy by Binbin Xu, Xin Liu, Hongguang Liu, Shijia Shi, Yuyang Tang, Jun Zhang

“…These results not only enhance our theoretical understanding of microstructural evolution under extreme conditions but also provide practical guidelines for optimizing machining parameters in high-performance manufacturing systems.…”
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Advanced Magnetic Resonance Imaging for Early Diagnosis and Monitoring of Movement Disorders by Emmanuel Ortega-Robles, Benito de Celis Alonso, Jessica Cantillo-Negrete, Ruben I. Carino-Escobar, Oscar Arias-Carrión

“…This narrative review presents a comprehensive overview of their applications in this field, offering an updated perspective on their potential for early diagnosis, disease monitoring, and therapeutic evaluation. Emerging MRI modalities such as neuromelanin-sensitive imaging, diffusion-weighted imaging, magnetization transfer imaging, and relaxometry provide sensitive biomarkers that can detect early microstructural degeneration, iron deposition, and connectivity disruptions in key regions like the substantia nigra. …”
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