Preparation of high Fischer ratio peptides from seabuckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides L.) seed meal, characterization and functional evaluation by Yuanju Zheng, Yunxi Zhou, Yichao Pei, Zhuoling Feng, Michael Yuen, Hywel Yuen, Qiang Peng

“…Additionally, a shift in the microstructure towards a more loosely packed configuration was observed. …”
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Evaluation of the Variability of Micro and Macro Spray Parameters as a Function of Sampling Time Using a Laser Doppler Analyzer by Dariusz Lodwik, Mariusz Koprowski

“…The guiding idea determining the direction of the conducted research was to use a 2D (two-dimensional) laser analyzer LDA/PDA (laser Doppler anemometry/phase Doppler anemometry) to evaluate the values of selected micro and macro parameters (microstructure characterization with simultaneous evaluation of lateral distribution) of the spray. …”
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Adaptability Evaluation of High-Density Kill Fluid for Ultra-Deep and Ultra-High Temperature Well Testing in Tarim Oilfield by Junyan Liu, Lili Li, Shuang Liu, Yan Ye, Sihan Cheng, Kun Wang, Lang Wang, Zhenjiang Wu, Jun Wu

“…The correlation between the microstructure and macroscopic properties of kill fluids was elucidated through particle size distribution analysis, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), and rheological characterization. …”
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Pasta enriched with de-oiled sesame and yellow pepper flours: Evaluation of physicochemical properties, protein quality, and antioxidant potential by Eman M. Abdo, Amira M.G. Darwish, Marwa M.E. Hussein, Hanem M.M. Mansour

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One-Step Synthesis of Spherical γ-Fe2O3 Nanopowders and the Evaluation of Their Photocatalytic Activity for Orange I Degradation by Chunhua Liang, Hui Liu, Jianmin Zhou, Xiaochun Peng, Haizhou Zhang

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Automated fractal analysis for mandibular bone evaluation in type 1 diabetes mellitus using a novel single click approach by Melek Tassoker, Yunus Balel, Mediha Erturk, Kaan Sagtas

“…However, FD values in ROI 2, 3, 4, and 5—corresponding to the gonial and interdental areas—were significantly higher in the T1DM group compared to controls, suggesting microstructural differences in trabecular bone. The results indicate that T1DM is associated with region-specific alterations in mandibular trabecular bone architecture. …”
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Compositional and biochemical activity evaluation of highly polymerized tea pigments in black tea based on natural deep eutectic solvent extraction by Di Wang, Yang Liu, Bin Zeng, Yuqin Xu, Sheng Cao, Yuanyan Luo, Shuangling Xiao, Jie Teng

“…The HPTPs were separated from the NADES using a dialysis membrane. Microstructural analysis was conducted by XRD, SEM, and AFM, combined with thermal property analysis using TG-DSC and Py-GC–MS determination of biochemical components, and structural analysis through UV–visible, FT-IR, NMR, and SERS spectroscopies. …”
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Evaluation of clogging resistance, strength, and durability in high-strength pervious concrete with recycled concrete aggregate, sustainable binder, and hydrophobic treatments by Trinh Nhat Ho Tran, Harsimranpreet Kaur, Chai Jaturapitakkul, Montakan Senalohit, Mang Tia, Jian Zou, Weerachart Tangchirapat

“…A novel approach using sustainable binder replacements, including high-volume ground bottom ash (GBA), fly ash (FA), and calcium stearate (CS), was adopted. HSPC mixtures were evaluated for compressive strength, void ratio, permeability, water absorption ratio (WAR), clogging resistance, water contact angle, and microstructural properties using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS), and X-ray diffraction (XRD). …”
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Preparation of nanoparticle-stabilized foam fracturing fluid and its foam stabilization mechanism by YANG Zhaozhong, ZHENG Nanxin, ZHU Jingyi, LI Xiaogang

“…The stabilization mechanism study is revealed by the SNP aggregation at Plateau is observed in the foam microstructure which can block the drainage channels. …”
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Evaluation of the Cycle Count in Determining the Wear Rate of a Cast Wheel in Two Service Lives Using the Twin Disc Test by A.C. Carvalho, R.S. Miranda, M. Jose-Bueno, D.S. Monteiro, A.B. Rezende, G.A. Santos, N. Cheung, P.R. Mei

“…This study aims to evaluate the wear and rolling contact fatigue performance of two lives of the same railway wheel: one with a bainitic microstructure and the other with a pearlitic microstructure, both tested against the same commercial premium rail. …”
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Evolution and Evaluation of Duplex Grain of As-cast 30Cr2Ni4MoV Steel during Heat Treatment by Xiuzhi ZHANG, Zhilong LIU, Jiansheng LIU, Shue DANG

“…As the main microstructure flaw of heavy forging, duplex grain (the grain size is non-uniform) may result in producing a reject. …”
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Intergranular Corrosion of Low Cr Ferritic Stainless Steel 429 Evaluated by the Optimized Double Loop Electrochemical Potentiokinetic Reactivation Test by Xiao-lei Li, Yi-fan Ni, Yi-ming Jiang, Jin Li, Li Li

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Evaluation of the bone structure surrounding photofunctionalized implants using the fractal analysis method: a split-mouth randomized clinical study by Hamed Farsiani, Nilsun Bagis, Elif Polat Balkan, Fatma Karacaoglu, Zülal Deniz Güner, Kaan Orhan

“…Conclusions PF appears to enhance osseointegration by improving bone microstructure as shown by increased FD values. FDA is a reliable imaging-based proxy for evaluating implant-related bone changes. …”
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Evaluation of Fracture Toughness of γ-Phase Containing Cemented Carbides by Using Through-Thickness Micronotches Shaped by Ultrashort Pulsed Laser Ablation by Marc Serra, Ramon Batista, Núria Cinca, Elena Tarrés, Emilio Jiménez-Piqué, Pablo Moreno, Luis Llanes

“…Moreover, similar experimental work was conducted in a plain WC-Co system with similar microstructural features. It is shown that machining of a through-thickness micronotch by means of ultra-short pulsed laser ablation is a reliable and efficient method for fracture toughness evaluation of γ-phase containing hardmetals. …”
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Mechanical evaluation of a novel resin infiltrated lithium-disilicate ceramic network versus resin infiltrated feldspathic ceramic network by Mariam Adel, Moustafa Aboushlieb, Nour A. Habib

“…Porosity percentage and microstructure were investigated. Single crowns were milled from the newly fabricated PILN blocks and from Vita Enamic then fracture load test was performed. …”
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Evaluation of the effects of Artemisia annua L. essential oil on the physicomechanical, structural, and antimicrobial properties of edible film based on fish gelatin by Maryam allahyari, Seyed Fakhreddin Hosseini, Maria Carmen Gómez-Guillén

“…Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) imaging confirmed that the ternary films containing AEO had a continuous, smooth, and homogeneous microstructure, indicating compatibility between the components. …”
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Preparation and Stability Evaluation of Pumpkin Seed Oil Microcapsules Using Pumpkin Seed Protein-Modified Flaxseed Gum as Wall Material by Zhanxia LIU, Hongbin WU

“…The effects of different PSP/MFG mass ratios on the interfacial tension, storage stability, stability, encapsulation efficiency, microstructure, and in vitro digestion release characteristics of pumpkin seed oil microcapsules were investigated. …”
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Evaluating fractal value of mandibular ramus and condylar volume in patients undergoing orthognathic surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Mehran Rahbar, Ali Sharifi, Javad Hayati Garjan, Mojtaba Sheykhian

“…Abstract Aim The aim of the present study was to evaluate condylar volume and mandibular ramus in patients undergoing orthognathic surgery. …”
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Characterization and evaluation of joint properties of friction stir welded AA7075/GNPs joints obtained using square and cylindrical threaded tools by Rahul Biradar, Sachinkumar Patil, Nagamadhu M, Priyaranjan Sharma, Filipe Fernandes

“…This study investigates the joint properties and microstructural features of friction stir-welded (FSWed) AA7075 aluminum alloy composites reinforced with 1 wt % of graphene nanoplatelets (GNPs). …”
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Radio frequency-assisted hot air drying of pacific white shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei): drying kinetics, product quality and composition evaluation by Xiao-Ting Xuan, Ning Yu, Tian Ding, Hai-Tao Shang, Yan Cui, Xu-Dong Lin, Lin Zhu

“…The influence of radio frequency-assisted hot air drying (RFHAD) on the drying kinetics, product quality and composition of Pacific white shrimp was evaluated and compared with radio frequency drying (RFD) and hot air drying (HAD). …”
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