Influence of Mechanical and Microscopic Properties of Red Sandstone Modified by Different Solid Waste Materials by Xiangmei Chen, Yongqiang Ren, Baoli Tang, Guohui Yang

“…Additionally, scanning electron microscopy was employed to analyze the microstructural alterations induced by these materials. …”
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Experimental investigation of the properties of collapsible soil stabilized by colloidal silica by Fatemeh Bakhshandeh, Reza Noorzad, Bahram Ta’negonbadi

“…Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) was also conducted to analyze microstructural changes in untreated and CS-treated soils. …”
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Investigation of the Mechanical and Physical Properties of Acidic Pumice Aggregate-Reinforced Lightweight Concrete Under High-Temperature Exposure by Belkis Elyigit, Cevdet Emin Ekinci

“…Additionally, advanced microstructural analyses (e.g., SEM, XRD), fire resistance evaluations at higher temperatures, and the development of hybrid mixes incorporating supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) should be further explored.…”
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Influence of waste glass powder on printability and mechanical properties of 3D printing geopolymer concrete by Zhaoliang Sheng, Binrong Zhu, Jingming Cai, Jinsheng Han, Yamei Zhang, Jinlong Pan

“…Mechanical tests on cured specimens demonstrate a notable increase in compressive and flexural strength with increasing WGP content from 0% to 20%. Microstructural and chemical analyses of the 20% WGP variant reveal a denser morphology and an optimized Si/Al ratio.…”
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Constructive Neuroengineering of Crossing Multi-Neurite Wiring Using Modifiable Agarose Gel Platforms by Soya Hagiwara, Kazuhiro Tsuneishi, Naoya Takada, Kenji Yasuda

“…In this study, we developed a modifiable agarose gel-based platform that enables real-time microstructure fabrication using an infrared (IR) laser system under live-cell conditions. …”
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Thin GB14 coatings on implants using HVSFS by Maria Carolina Lanzino, Long-Quan R. V. Le, Janka Wilbig, Wolfgang Rheinheimer, Michael Seidenstuecker, Jens Günster, Andreas Killinger

“…The sample with optimized properties in terms of achieved microstructure and topography was selected for in vitro testing using MG63 osteosarcoma cells to evaluate cell proliferation and adhesion. …”
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Electron microscopic findings predict clinical outcomes in patients with non‐ischaemic cardiomyopathy by Rie Higuchi, Shozo Konishi, Tomohito Ohtani, Fusako Sera, Misato Chimura, Machiko Kanzaki, Themistoklis Katsimichas, Masahiro Seo, Tetsuya Watanabe, Takahiro Okumura, Toyoaki Murohara, Hiroyuki Takahama, Atsushi Okada, Chisato Izumi, Masaru Hatano, Issei Komuro, Yoshihiko Ikeda, Yoshihiro Asano, Hatsue Ishibashi‐Ueda, Yasushi Sakata

“…Abstract Aims Electron microscopy reveals microstructural alterations in cardiomyocyte nuclei and myofilaments in non‐ischaemic cardiomyopathy (NICM), particularly in dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM). …”
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Optimization via Taguchi of Artificial Lightweight Aggregates Obtained from Kaolinite Clay and Ceramic Waste: Development and Industrial Applications by José Anselmo da Silva Neto, Marcos Alyssandro Soares dos Anjos, Ricardo Peixoto Suassuna Dutra, Maelson Mendonça de Souza, Cinthia Maia Pederneiras

“…In addition, 63 industrial applications were identified for the developed materials, ranging from structural lightweight concretes to thermal and acoustic insulation with varied microstructures. Therefore, the partial replacement of clay by CHT and EFA waste represents a promising alternative for producing sustainable LWAs, helping to reduce environmental impacts while providing quality materials for various applications in the most diverse industrial sectors.…”
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Experimental Investigation on Use of Wheat Straw Ash and Bentonite in Self-Compacting Cementitious System by Rao Arsalan Khushnood, Syed Ali Rizwan, Shazim Ali Memon, Jean-Marc Tulliani, Giuseppe Andrea Ferro

“…The fresh and hardened properties of SCP formulations including water and superplasticizer demand, flow behavior, compressive and flexural strength development, water absorption, and acid attack resistance were evaluated. Moreover, porosity, microstructural, and mineralogical investigations were also carried out on SCP formulations. …”
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Thermal stress behavior and optimization of solder joints in CSP-LED packages by Jinlan Wang, Yaohui Deng, Zhao Zhang, Jiajie Jin, Peisheng Liu

“…Key findings include the dominant role of PCB substrate material and microstructural void configurations in affecting interfacial stress. …”
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Comparative Study on Micro and Nano Sized SiC Particulates Reinforced Al7075 Composites using Stir Casting Process by M. Ravikumar, H.N. Reddappa, R. Suresh, E.R. Babu, C. Reddy Nagaraja

“…From the outcomes, an improved grain refinement of micro and nano-composites when compared to monolithic was seen from the microstructural study. It found that an increase in SiC particulates content caused enhanced mechanical properties. …”
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Single particle impact explorations on the role of powder heat treatments in cold spray: Effects of strength and oxide structure by Hyein Na, Kyle Tsaknopoulos, Tianjiao Lei, Bryer C. Sousa, Danielle L. Cote, Christopher A. Schuh

“…A deeper analysis reveals that these two factors change in somewhat complementary ways for the heat treatments explored here, leading to counteracting effects. By quantitatively evaluating these two microstructural factors in tandem, we find that they are roughly equally important in determining the critical adhesion velocity. …”
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Abstract 149: Metabolic Neuroimaging in the Assessment of Cardiovascular Risk: A Regional FDG‐PET Analysis by Robert C. Subtirelu, Eric M. Teichner, Yvonne Su, Thomas Werner, Abass Alavi, Poul Flemming Høilund‐Carlsen, Mona‐Elisabeth Revheim

“…Calcification within these arteries could potentially instigate decreased perfusion, thereby contributing to the observed hypometabolism. Examining microstructural and functional changes in the neurovascular system in response to cardiovascular disease risk factors provides key insights. …”
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Sustainable Utilization of Dredged Sediments and Water Treatment Sludges as Construction Materials Through Combined Dewatering and Cement Stabilization Techniques by Supakij Nontananandh, Nattapas Khumsuprom, Thanet Thongdetsri, Apiniti Jotisankasa, Susit Chaiprakaikeow, Shinya Inazumi

“…The unconfined compressive strength (UCS), shear modulus, and microstructural changes were evaluated using various analytical techniques, including unconfined compression testing, free–free resonance testing, X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX). …”
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Study on the performance of cement stabilized limestone tailings blending macadam in pavement base by Wenwei Li, Chunyu Zheng, Chenxu Liu, Zhixiong Zhang, Zhen Wang, Quan Wang

“…A comprehensive assessment framework was established, encompassing mechanical tests (compressive and flexural strength), durability evaluations (drying shrinkage, thermal shrinkage, freeze-thaw resistance, erosion stability), XRD phase analysis, and SEM microstructural imaging. …”
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Challenges and opportunities utilizing multilayer MXene as precursors for oriented TiCx in ceramic composites by Barak Ratzker, Or Messer, Dor Goldstein, Nitzan Maman, Vladimir Ezersky, Maxim Sokol

“…This study investigates the use of multilayered Ti3C2Tz MXene as a precursor for forming bulk TiCx/Al2O3 composites with highly oriented carbide reinforcement. To evaluate this prospect, we conducted a side-by-side comparison of the processing, microstructure, and properties of MXene-derived TiC0.67/Al2O3 and conventional TiC/Al2O3 composites. …”
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Durability assessment of vacuum-infused GFRP laminates and I-beams in marine environments by Xinqiang Xi, Shaojie Zhang, Zhi-hao Hao, Peng Feng, Fei Zhao

“…Microstructural characterization further revealed degradation mechanisms. …”
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Stability of whey protein isolate–chitosan Pickering emulsions and their application in mayonnaise by Zhen Tian, Huaizhou Jin, Xiaoxiao Shang, Qifei Ma, Weihong Wang, Shangzhong Jin

“…Optical tweezers were employed to quantify the interaction forces between emulsion droplets during storage, in combination with microstructural observation and ζ-potential analysis. …”
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On the natural attenuation of leaching hexavalent chromium by ambient-soil and associated health-risks: characterization and adsorption studies by Shreya Ganguly, Sayantan Ganguly

“…To obtain deeper insights, Electrical Resistivity Tomography (ERT) is utilized to evaluate the lithological features of the study area, complemented by advanced characterization techniques to analyse the soil’s microstructural characteristics and chemical constituents. …”
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Microscopic Structure and Strength Variation Patterns of Fiber-Modified Coarse-Grained Sulfate Saline Soil by DING Jin-hua, LI Jia-jun, GONG Miao-miao, LUO Wei, LI Teng-fei

“…[Objective] This study investigates the mechanical properties and microstructural evolution of coarse-grained sulfate saline soils in the arid inland regions of Northwest China, modified with lignin fiber (LF) and polypropylene fiber (PP). …”
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