Microstructure Evolution and Mechanical Behavior of TiB-Reinforced Ti-6.5Al-2Zr-1Mo-1V Matrix Composites Obtained by Vacuum Arc Melting and Spark Plasma Sintering by Maxim Ozerov, Ilya Astakhov, Vitaly Sokolovsky, Denis Klimenko, Nikita Stepanov, Nikita Yurchenko, Shiyan Zhao, Lujun Huang, Sergey Zherebtsov

“…The microstructure of the as-cast Ti-6.5Al-2Zr-1Mo-1V/TiB composite composed of TiB fibers randomly distributed within the two-phase α/β matrix, while the as-sintered composite had a network-like microstructure, in which areas of the two-phase α/β matrix were delineated by walls of TiB fibers. …”
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Exploring the Potential of Green Clay Materials Through Sustainable Modification with Natural Polysaccharides by Olga Kizinievič, Yahor Trambitski, Viktor Kizinievič, Violeta Voišnienė, Inga Daščioraitė

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Impact of nano sized SiC and Gr on mechanical properties of aerospace grade Al7075 composites by M. Ravikumar, Rudra Nail

“…In this study, Al7075, reinforced with nano size SiC - Gr was produced by a stir casting technique and its microstructure and mechanical behavior were evaluated. …”
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Impact of nano sized SiC and Gr on mechanical properties of aerospace grade Al7075 composites by M. Ravikumar, Rudra Nail

“…In this study, Al7075, reinforced with nano size SiC - Gr was produced by a stir casting technique and its microstructure and mechanical behavior were evaluated. …”
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A study on composites from okra and jackfruit powder as food material for 3D printing by S. Velvika, Nikhil Swaraj, M. Anjaly Shanker, Faraz Ahmad, V. C. Anitha Krishnan, Payel Ghosh, Sandeep Singh Rana

“…For assessing the printability of food ink for desired 3D-printed products, several raw paste properties, such as rheology, gel strength, WHC, and microstructure, were evaluated. In addition, printing parameters such as powder concentration, nozzle height, diameter, extrusion rate, and nozzle speed movement were optimized. …”
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Mechanistic role of vanadium microalloying in improving corrosion resistance of low carbon bainitic steel by Chun Feng, Lijuan Zhu, Xuan Cheng, Zhi Li, Xiaolu Gui, Guhui Gao

“…We here investigated the effect of vanadium microalloying on the microstructure, mechanical properties, especially corrosion performances of low carbon bainitic steels. …”
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Insights into the curing kinetics of epoxy/PLA: Implications of the networking structure by I. D. S. Silva, J. J. P. Barros, A. Albuquerque, N. G. Jaques, M. V. L. Fook, R. M. R. Wellen

“…Reported data offer reliable tools to reach the aimed degree of crosslinking, controlling of epoxy microstructure overcoming the brittle fracture providing a wider window of processing and applications.…”
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Influence of carbonate apatite (CAp) addition on Mg-5Al-3Sn composites for potential biodegradable implant applications: A study of powder metallurgy combined with hot extrusion by Sri Endah Susilowati, Fahamsyah Hamdan Latief, Iwan Setyadi, Didit Sumardiyanto, Suryadi Suryadi, I Nyoman Jujur, Mirza Wibisono

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Chemical Realkalization of Carbonated Concrete: Influence of Cement Composition on Alkalinity Restoration and Portlandite Formation by Giovana Costa Réus, Renan Pícolo Salvador, Juarez Hoppe Filho, Diego Jesus De Souza, Marcelo H. F. de Medeiros

“…Four cement types were evaluated: CEM I, CEM II/A-LL, CEM II/A-V, and CEM II/B-W. …”
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Toward an Efficient and Robust Process–Structure Prediction Framework for Filigree L-PBF 316L Stainless Steel Structures by Yu Qiao, Marius Grad, Aida Nonn

“…However, adopting L-PBF for high-performance applications is difficult due to the challenge of predicting microstructure evolution. This is because the process is sensitive to many parameters and has a complex thermal history. …”
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Characterization and strength prediction of a Belite cement matrix incorporating micro glass powder by Tchedele Langollo Yannick, Bilkissou Alim, Mohamadou Alpha Ali, Djobo Yankwa Jean Noel, Patrick Lemougna Ninla, Tchamba Arlin Bruno, Ngounouno Ismaïla, David Houivet

“…The primary objectives were to evaluate the influence of glass powder on hydration kinetics, mechanical properties, and microstructure, while developing predictive models for strength behavior. …”
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Effect of Cr content on the structure and corrosion properties of (FeCoNi)0.75Cu0.25-xCrx high entropy alloys in 1 M H2SO4 by Y. Heidari, Kh. Gheisari, M. Yeganeh

“…The structure and microstructure have been evaluated utilizing X-ray diffraction and field emission scanning electron microscopy coupled with energy dispersive spectroscopy. …”
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Pea protein gels crosslinked with transglutaminase with multiple textures for food formulations by Bianca Dimas Rios, Luísa Ozorio, Fabiana Perrechil

“…In all treatments, the microstructure analysis showed that the increase in the enzyme concentration induced greater protein aggregation. …”
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Effects of Different Drying Processes on Bioactive Components, Volatile Compounds, and In Vitro Inhibition of Starch Digestion in Mulberry Leaf Extracts by Haizhi Li, Guoyu Liu, Yifeng Liu, Peng Yuan, Shiwei Liu, Mengqing Yan, Yan Zou, Haotian Wang, Tianyu Zhang, Shenglin Duan, Chao Ma

“…Results indicated that FDMLE exhibited the highest total alkaloids content (TAC: 0.14 ± 0.02 mg/g) and total flavonoid content (TFC: 19.32 ± 0.58 mg/g), along with significant inhibitory effects on starch hydrolysis at 180 min (starch hydrolysis rate <50%). The microstructure of HADMLE was closest to that of the mulberry leaf powder (ML), but SD better preserved the color of ML (Δ<i>E</i> = 1.55 ± 0.04). …”
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Advancing freeze drying as an innovative technique for preserving Kashmiri saffron (Crocus sativus L.) by Shubli Bashir, Syed Zameer Hussain, Nusrat Jan, Bazila Naseer, Tanweer Alam

“…Abstract This study evaluated the effect of different freeze-drying (FD) temperatures (-50 °C, -60 °C, -70 °C, and − 80 °C) on quality parameters of saffron stigmas. …”
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Investigating the Properties and Behavior of Ag-Cu-Ti-Sn-%5.1 Zr Filler Metal in Dissimilar Bonding of Alumina to Copper by M. Taheri, Gh. Azimi Roeen, A. Bahrami

“…Alumina/copper joining was done with active filler metals of Ag-Cu-Ti-Sn and Ag-Cu-Ti-Sn-%5.1Zr at temperatures of 840 and 880 °C, respectively, for 15 min under vacuum of 10-6 millibar. The microstructure of the joints were assessed using optical and scanning electron microscopes, equipped with energy dispersive spectroscopy and the mechanical properties of the joints were evaluated using the shear strength and the Vickers microhardness tests. …”
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Utilization of ladle furnace slag and fly ash as partially replacement of cement by Khin Sam Thwe, Jiratchaya Ayawanna, Lindung Zalbuin Mase, Salisa Chaiyaput

“…These mix designs were assessed in comparison to 100%OPC (% by weight), evaluating key properties (bulk density, specific gravity, normal consistency, setting time, compressive strength, flexural strength, and microstructural characteristics). …”
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Investigations on mechanical behavior of AA2014-T6 weldments developed using CMT welding: As-weld and post weld heat treatment conditions by Balram Yelamasetti, B Tulasi Lakshmi Devi, N Santhi Sree, Sai Vempati, Tushar Sonar, Ashish Kumar, C. Rakesh, Ankit Sharma, Mushtaq Ahmad Ansari

“…The welded structures are tested to evaluate the tensile properties, micro-hardness and microstructural changes in both the conditions. …”
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Effect of Ultrasound/Ultra-high Pressure Combined with Sous-vide Cooking on the Quality of Spiced Beef by Zhenhua SHI, Daobang TANG, Huaigu YANG, Xueming LIU, Xuping WANG, Yaosheng LIN, Jinhao ZOU, Jingrong CHENG, Mingjun ZHU

“…The color, texture, moisture distribution, and microstructure of the finished product were measured, and a comprehensive quality analysis of the spiced beef was conducted using fuzzy mathematical sensory evaluation. …”
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Characterization of vacuum plasma spray VPS - W coating deposited on stainless steel substrates by Darko Veljić, Časlav Lačnjevac, Marko Rakin

“…The microstructures of the deposited layers were analyzed by means of optical microscopy (OM) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). …”
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