The Influence of Zn and Ca on Tensile Properties and Creep Resistance of MgSn6 Alloy by T. Rzychoń

“…The microstructure of investigated alloys has been analysed using the scanning electron microscope, coupled with EDS spectrometer to enable the analysis of chemical composition of individual microstructural constituents. …”
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Constitutive Model and Hot Processing Map of Ni-Cr-Fe Heat-resistant Alloy for Advanced Ultra-Supercritical Boilers by Gao　Pei, Huang　Guijun

“…Based on the Arrhenius hyperbolic sine model， strain factor is innovatively introduced to construct an improved constitutive model suitable for heat-resistant alloys， and two indexes， correlation coefficient R and absolute error δ， are used to evaluate the accuracy of the model's prediction of rheological stress； At the same time， by constructing the hot processing map of the heat-resistant alloy and the microstructure analysis， the optimal range of hot working process parameters of the alloy is systematically evaluated and determined. …”
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Mechanical Recovery of Cracked Fiber-Reinforced Mortar Incorporating Crystalline Admixture, Expansive Agent, and Geomaterial by Abdul Salam Buller, Fahad ul Rehman Abro, Kwang-Myong Lee, Seung Yup Jang

“…The effects of the healing materials on mechanical performance and water permeability were evaluated experimentally. Furthermore, microscopic and microstructural observations were conducted to investigate the characteristics and physical appearance of healing products within healed cracks. …”
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Effects of Incorporating Carboxymethyl Chitosan into PMMA Bone Cement Containing Methotrexate. by Bo-Ming Liu, Ming Li, Bao-Sheng Yin, Ji-Yang Zou, Wei-Guo Zhang, Shou-Yu Wang

“…The mechanical properties, microstructure, and MTX release of (CMCS+MTX)-PMMA cement were evaluated respectively by universal mechanical testing machine, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and incubation in simulated body fluid with subsequent HPLC-MS. …”
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Optimized design of ultra-high performance concrete matrix based on multifactor interaction by Yingxue Wang, Shutong Yang, Wanxiu Wu, Zhongke Sun, Zhenhua Ren

“…Subsequently, the test mix proportions were determined according to the specified performance requirements, and end-hooked steel fibers were incorporated into the mixtures to produce UHPC. The thoroughly evaluated optimized UHPC showed enhanced workability, mechanical properties, durability, and microstructural characteristics. …”
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Biological control of postharvest spoilage and diseases in apples caused by pathogens, using plant extracts in collaboration with a chitosan-based coating by Samira Shokri, Marzieh Yeganegi, Mahsa Alikord, Alieh Rezagholizade-shirvan

“…To investigate the microstructural changes of chitosan-based (Ch) coatings caused by the addition of free extract (Ex), analyses of total soluble solids, pH, lesion diameter, and organoleptic properties were conducted. …”
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Impact of Lubrication on Shear Deformation During Asymmetrical Rolling: A Viscoplastic Analysis of Slip System Activity Using an Affine Linearization Scheme by I Putu Widiantara, Siti Fatimah, Warda Bahanan, Jee-Hyun Kang, Young Gun Ko

“…Although it is well established that lubrication influences the microstructure and texture of deformed sheets through its effect on shear deformation, the underlying mechanisms remain insufficiently understood. …”
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A Critical Review on the Comparative Assessment of Rare-Earth and Non-Rare-Earth Alloying in Magnesium Alloys by Hafiz Muhammad Rehan Tariq, Muhammad Ishtiaq, Hyun-Hak Kang, Umer Masood Chaudry, Tea-Sung Jun

“…This review critically examines and compares the effects of RE and non-RE alloying elements on the microstructural evolution, corrosion resistance, and strengthening implications of Mg alloys. …”
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Ultrasonic Processing and Its Impact on the Rheology and Physical Stability of Flaxseed Fiber Dispersions by Maria-Carmen Alfaro-Rodríguez, Maria-Carmen Garcia-González, José Muñoz

“…Ultrasonic homogenization is an emerging technique with significant potential to modify the structure and functionality of food ingredients. This study evaluated the effect of ultrasonic homogenization on the rheological behavior and physical stability of aqueous dispersions of flaxseed fiber. …”
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Processibility of Al5356 wire on Al6082 substrate by WAAM using MIGwelding power by Ifeyinwa G. Ibekwe, Ahmed H. Awad, Marawan Abdelwahed, Fatai O. Aramide, Mohamed A. Taha

“…A water-cooling system was implemented to counteract heat accumulation, significantly improving dimensional stability and reducing porosity. Microstructural evaluations highlighted gradient grain formation: rapid cooling at the substrate interface yielded fine equiaxed grains, while progressive heat accumulation in upper regions promoted coarser columnar structures. …”
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Fiber deviation and optimized toolpath strategies in melt electrowriting of tubular scaffolds by Benno Neuhaus, Sebastian Loewner, Henrik Heymann, Fritz Webering, Judith Synofzik, Holger Blume, Cornelia Blume

“…Melt electrowriting (MEW) onto a rotating cylindrical mandrel enables the fabrication of tubular scaffolds for tissue engineering, such as vascular grafts, with microstructures that support cellular ingrowth and customizable biomechanical properties. …”
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The Combined Effect of Nanoclay Powder and Curing Time on the Properties of Class G Cement by Abdulmalek Ahmed, Ahmed Abdulhamid Mahmoud, Salaheldin Elkatatny

“…Nanoclay cement had 76.9% lower permeability than control cement, which can be related to the capacity of the nanoclay particles to fill the microstructure dominating the base samples as curing time increased. …”
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The use of dendritic fibrous nano-titanium to enhance the initial characteristics and durability of lightweight concrete by Hossein Javan, Amin Honarbakhsh, Seyed Mojtaba Movahedifar, Mehdi Nobahari, Rahele Zhiani

“…The inclusion of DFNT induces a transformation in the microstructural composition of lightweight concrete, shifting it from a loose needle-like structure to a more compact and cohesive microstructure characteristic of cementitious composites. …”
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Impact of plasticity and stress history on thermal volume changes in clays by Hamed Hoseini Mighani, Saeed Tourchi, Arash Alimardani Lavasan, Fatemehsadat Hosseini, Janos Szendefy

“…Furthermore, the influence of soil plasticity was pronounced, with high-plasticity clays experiencing greater thermal contraction due to enhanced microstructural rearrangement and mineralogical effects. …”
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Sodium Alginate–Starch Capsules for Enhanced Stability of Metformin in Simulated Gastrointestinal Fluids by Roxana Gheorghita, Ioan-Ovidiu Sirbu, Andrei Lobiuc, Mihai Covasa

“…In vitro testing with simulated gastrointestinal fluids showed that after 1 h, capsules with equal amounts of alginate and starch had a higher swelling ratio and better drug release behavior, despite lower MET entrapment efficiency compared to other formulations. Microstructural analysis revealed stability in simulated gastric fluids and solubility in simulated intestinal fluids, key factors in drug development. …”
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Compressive strength and life cycle analysis of green patch repair mortar made by Portland Pozzolan Cement by Astuti Pinta, Firjatullah Daffa, Argenta Ataya Vini, Purnama Adhitya Yoga

“…The addition of pozzolanic materials improved microstructural characteristics, boosting mechanical performance. …”
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Insights into Machining Techniques for Additively Manufactured Ti6Al4V Alloy: A Comprehensive Review by Abdulkadir Mohammed Sambo, Muhammad Younas, James Njuguna

“…The review addresses key aspects of machining Ti6Al4V alloy, including machining parameters, residual stress effects, hardness, microstructural changes, and surface defects introduced during the additive manufacturing (AM) process. …”
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The Effect of Battery Manufacturing under Different Conditions and Its Contribution to CO Emissions by Mufti Reza Aulia Putra, Muhammad Nizam, Bagas Setiawan, Henry Probo Santoso

“…Furthermore, the welding results on the battery produced microstructural defects that led to an increase in CO emissions by 18 ppm and CO₂ emissions by 500 ppm during the 1C charging process until reaching 100%.…”
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Thermal and mechanical performance of concrete pavement dosed with calcined water treatment plant sludge by Thuany Cristine Rieck, Adriana Goulart dos Santos

“…In addition, this study also evaluates the physical and chemical characteristics of the WTP calcined sludge originating from southern Brazil. …”
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Repurposed Waste Linear Low-Density Polyethylene Plastic and Waste Glass in Cement-Less Composite Blocks for Construction Applications by Yusuf Olawale Babatunde, Tareg Abdalla Abdalla, Turki S. Alahmari, Hidaya Namakula

“…Water absorption was <1%, significantly lower than that of cement-based references (>2%), and microstructural analysis confirmed uniform glass dispersion. …”
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