Investigation on effects of sludge and limestone in sustainable infrastructure: From performance optimization to carbon reduction by Xiaodong Zhang, Jun Yang, Ming Sun, Ying Su, Changchun Li, Shuanghong Ge, Chunmei Liu, Lei Yang, Fengxia Xu, Jiayang Zhang, Sinan Ouyang

“…Through advanced techniques such as SEM, XRD, and thermodynamic simulations, the hydration mechanisms and microstructural evolution are comprehensively explained. …”
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Experimental Study on the Strength Characteristics of Modified Guilin Red Clay by Wenwu Chen, Zhigao Xie, Jiguang Chen, Mengyao Hong, Xiaobo Wang, Haofeng Zhou, Bai Yang

“…Consolidation undrained triaxial tests and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) were employed to evaluate the strength characteristics and microstructural changes in modified clay specimens with varying dosages. …”
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Preparing an Entry For The Turkish Learner's Dictionary by Mehmet Gürlek

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MICROSCOPICAL EXPLORATION OF POND ASH-INDUCED COMPRESSED INTERLOCKING BRICKS by Gaurav Udgata, Kaliprasanna Sethy, Amaresh Tripathy, Kirtikanta Sahoo, Dipti Ranjan Biswal

“…To counter this issue this study evaluates the compressive strength and microstructural characteristics of pond ash-induced compressed interlocking bricks made using fly ash, pond ash, quarry dust, and varying amounts of lime and cement. …”
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Effect of Steam Explosion Pretreatment on Nutritional and Antioxidant Properties of Rapeseed Oil by HUANG Ying, ZHENG Chang, ZHOU Qi, LIU Changsheng, LI Wenlin

“…In this study, rapeseed seeds were subjected to steam explosion pretreatment (0.4–1.4 MPa) and then cold-pressed into oil. The microstructures of the untreated and treated seeds were characterized by transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and the quality of rapeseed oil was comprehensively evaluated by measuring fatty acid profiles, functional components, and antioxidant capacity. …”
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Characterization of biocomposite films made from carboxymethyl cellulose, okra mucilage, and black cumin seed (Nigella sativa) oil by Response Surface Methodology by Fariba Shekar, Afshin Javadi, Sodeif Azadmard-Damirchi, hamed hamishehkar

“…FE-SEM analysis revealed that for all films, microstructural irregularities increased with higher concentrations of OM and BSO. …”
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Mechanisms and Strength Characteristics of Bio-based Solidified Lightweight Red Sandstone Residual Soil by WEN Shu-jie, XU Chang-yi, HUANG Xiang, HUANG Ying-hao, FU He-lin

“…Solidified lightweight red sandstone soil samples with EPS contents ranging from 0% to 1.125% were prepared. The internal microstructure of the modified red sandstone residual soil was analyzed using X-ray diffraction (XRD) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). …”
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Crack of a helicopter main rotor actuator attachment: failure analysis and lessons learned by L. Allegrucci, F. De Paolis, A. Coletta, M. Bernabei

“…Finally, the hydrogen content of the material was evaluated by the total hydrogen analysis. Microstructural and technological alloy characteristics were verified as well by using metallographic microscopy and hardness testing of the material.Macroscopic fracture surfaces evidences were characterized by the lack of any significant plastic deformations and by the presence of symmetry compared to the servo actuator axis. …”
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Long-term corrosion behavior of reinforced recycled aggregate concrete under acid rain condition by Omid Bamshad, Iman Hakamian, Mohamad Fallah Shirvani, Alireza Habibi, Mahdi Mahdikhani

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Sustainable additive manufacturing of recycled RPU/PLA composites via filament extrusion for enhanced mechanical and acoustic properties by Vinoth Kumar Selvaraj, Jeyanthi Subramanian, Ravi Seenivasan, B․G Sai Charan, Bhaherathi S, Aachal Vinayak Kulkarni, Vinod Ayyappan, Sanjay Mavinkere Rangappa, Suchart Siengchin

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Evaluating the influence of friction stir processing on AlSi7Mg0.2 alloy using principal component analysis by Eddie Gazo-Hanna, Essam B. Moustafa, Ahmed O. Mosleh, Semaan Amine, Khaled Younes

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Investigation of the microstructure and tribological properties of laser cladding 5%Ti3SiC2 reinforced Co-based composite coatings under different loads over the wide temperature r... by Zhi-shen Gao, Jingkai Xue, Chun-sheng Ouyang, ying-she Luo, Ke Ding, Hong-shuo Guo, Gang Yan

“…In order to improve the mechanical properties of SUS 304 in practical engineering application, Co-5%Ti3SiC2 coating was successfully prepared on SUS 304 by laser technology. The microstructure of Co-5%Ti3SiC2 coating was characterized by scanning electron microscope (SEM), energy dispersive spectrometer (EDS) and X-ray diffractometer (XRD) to evaluate the tribological properties in detail. …”
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The impact of heat treatment on microstructure, residual stress, and mechanical behavior of laser powder bed fusion additively manufactured Ti–6Al–2Sn–4Zr–2Mo alloy by Matin Vafaei, Reza Ghanavati, Abdollah Saboori, Luca Iuliano

“…Therefore, this study has a dual objective: first, to evaluate the microstructure and residual stresses in the as-built Ti6242 produced through laser powder bed fusion. …”
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Effects of thermal spray processes on the development microstructure and thermal properties of NiCrAlY bond coats deposited over superni C-263 aero engine combustor liner alloy by S Karthikeyan, Raja Subramani, V Balasubramanian, Simon Yishak

“…The performance of the NiCrAlY bond coats ishighly dependent on the deposition process that controls their microstructure, porosity, thermal behavior and to thermal cycling resistance. …”
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Characterization of deposited plasma spray NiCrAlCoY2O3 coating layers on AlMg1 alloy substrates by Darko Veljić, Časlav Lačnjevac, Marko Rakin, Darko Bajić

“…The morphology of the powder particles was examined on the SEM, while the microstructure of the layers was evaluated under a light microscope in accordance with the Pratt Whitney standard. …”
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Enhanced convolutional neural networks for defect detection in fiber-reinforced composites: a hyperparameter optimization approach by Pankaj Beldar, Rasika Chandramore, Sarika Jagtap, Dipali Bendale

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Enhanced Mechanical Properties Via the Incorporation of Ti in Cu Alloys by Huihui Yu, Qiang Hu, Yapan Huang, Yanqi Zeng, Jingxuan Jia, Q. Hu, Rui Hong, Youliang Zhang

“…The influence of Ti addition on the microstructure, mechanical properties and electrical conductivity of Cu-14Fe alloy is studied. …”
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Nanoindentation analysis of transcrystalline layers in model carbon fiber-reinforced PEEK composite by Sophie Vanpée, Bernard Nysten, Jérémy Chevalier, Thomas Pardoen

“…To this aim, thin model samples with a controlled thickness were manufactured to allow both microstructure characterization in transmission mode and indentation tests without substrate effects. …”
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Analysis of biomedical materials and parts: Advanced nano(micro)-characterization by neutron beam techniques by Massimo Rogante

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Whitening of kaolin-quartz-feldspar dental porcelains by chemical attack using commercial peroxides by Renata Martins Benetti, Mariana de Souza-Pereira, Gécica Cardoso Bellettini de Souza, Fábio Elyseu, Leidy Johanna Jaramillo-Nieves, Adriano Michael Bernardin

“…After sintering, the physical characteristics (density, water absorption and dimensional change), mechanical behavior (Vickers hardness and tensile strength) and microstructure (SEM and XRD) of the samples were evaluated. …”
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