Effect of freezing–thawing cycles and high temperatures on concretes containing partial replacement of fine grain blast and Electric Arc Furnace slags by Seyed Hosein Ghasemzadeh Mousavinejad, Sepehr Ghorbani GilKalaye

“…Abstract This study examines the effects of local industrial by-products, such as iron slag and steel slag, as partial replacements of fine grain at 10%, 15%, and 25%, individually and combined. The research evaluates the impact on mechanical resistance under freeze–thaw cycles and high temperatures. …”
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Palmyra Palm Shell (Borassus flabellifer) Properties Part 1: Insights Into Its Physical and Chemical Properties by Md Atiqur Rahman, Mamadou Ndiaye, Bartosz Weclawski

“…This study explores the physical, chemical, and microstructural properties of untreated Borassus flabellifer husk to evaluate its suitability as a sustainable material for engineering applications. …”
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Bladder Mucosa Harvested with Holmium Laser for Treatment of Urethral Strictures: Does the Graft Have its Tissue Integrity Preserved? by Luiz Augusto Westin, Edilaine Farias Alves, Waldemar S. Costa, Francisco J. B. Sampaio, Luciano A. Favorito

“…ABSTRACT Objective: The aim of this study is to evaluate the integrity and the microstructural characteristics of the bladder mucosa graft harvested using a minimally invasive technique with the Holmium laser (Ho-YAG) for the treatment of urethral stricture. …”
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Investigating the Photocatalytic Behavior of Manganese-Zinc Ferrite and the Effect of Its Concentration on the Degradation of Methylene Blue in the Presence of Visible Light by S. Shahedi, S. Hasani, Z. Daneshfar, A.R. Mashreghi, Z. Zoghaghi

“…Initially, the nanoparticles were synthesized using a self-combustion sol-gel method, and their phase composition and microstructural characteristics were evaluated through X-ray diffraction and field emission scanning electron microscopy, respectively. …”
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An investigation into enhancing sand stability and minimizing dust emissions through bacterial treatment in arid regions by Huan Tao, Panpan Jiang, Jili Qu, Yuandong Huang

“…Field trials on man-made dunes and trapezoidal sandy land applied bacterial and cementation solutions (urea, calcium chloride, nutrients) in varying frequencies (1–8 spray cycles). Comprehensive evaluations included bearing capacity tests, wind erosion measurements (erosion pins), crust thickness analysis, and permeability assessments, supported by SEM, XRD, and EDS to elucidate microstructural changes. …”
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Novel Amperometric Sensor Based on Glassy Graphene for Flow Injection Analysis by Ramtin Eghbal Shabgahi, Alexander Minkow, Michael Wild, Dietmar Kissinger, Alberto Pasquarelli

“…The voltammetric response of glassy graphene electrodes was further evaluated using the surface-insensitive [Ru(NH₃)₆]^3+/2+ redox marker, the surface-sensitive [Fe(CN)₆]^3−/4− redox couple, and adrenaline, demonstrating that electron transfer efficiency is governed by annealing temperature and substrate-induced microstructural changes. …”
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Investigation of failure mechanism in tensile loading of Cu-AISI4140 steel joints fabricated by spark plasma welding by Mehdi Naderi, Mohammad Reza Toroghinejad, Ahmad Kermanpur

“…Tensile loading was applied to evaluate mechanical properties of the joints. Microstructural analyses of the joints were performed using scanning electron microscopy, while the fracture surfaces of the samples after tensile testing were examined using field emission scanning electron microscopy. …”
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Critical Extraction Parameters for Maximizing Oil Yield from Spent Coffee Grounds by Ingryd Mayer Krinski, Vinícius Reisdorfer Leite, Luis Mauro Moura, Viviana Cocco Mariani

“…This study investigates the influence of key parameters—solvent type, extraction time, temperature, and particle size—on oil extraction, and evaluates the oil quality using FTIR. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) was also employed to observe microstructural changes in SCG before and after extraction with both polar and non-polar solvents. …”
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Effect of hydrothermal aging on color stability and translucency of two zirconia generations compared to lithium disilicate ceramics by Atef Ahmed Elzoughary, Tamer Abel Rahim Hamza, Mohamed Fawzy Metwally

“…Color difference (∆E00), translucency parameter (TP00), and contrast ratio (CR) were evaluated. The microstructural analysis was performed using x-ray diffraction (XRD). …”
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Effects of microbially induced calcite precipitation on static liquefaction behavior of a gold tailings sand by Hamed Behzadipour, Abouzar Sadrekarimi

“…This amount decreases with increasing specimens void ratio. Changes in the microstructural fabric of the cemented tailings particles are also characterized using scanning electron microscopic (SEM) images and X-ray diffraction (XRD) analyses.…”
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Investigation of In Vitro Corrosion and Wear Properties of Biomedical Coatings Applied to Ti6Al4V Alloy Manufactured by Selective Laser Melting by Ali İhsan Bahçepinar, İbrahim Aydin

“…A comprehensive analysis was conducted to examine the microstructural, chemical, and mechanical properties of the coatings. …”
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Degradation of concrete panels in air scrubbers by Marie Giroudon, Marlène Fourré, Isabelle Frigout, Alexandra Bertron

“…This study aims to analyse runoff water compositions over 12 months and to evaluate the degradation mechanisms of two types of altered concrete: XA2 (exposed for 12 months) and XF1 (exposed for 10 years), through microstructural, chemical, and mineralogical analyses. …”
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Formation and Characterization of Mycelium–Potato Protein Hybrid Materials for Application in Meat Analogs or Substitutes by Ramdattu Santhapur, Disha Jayakumar, David Julian McClements

“…The PP-MCP composites were evaluated for their physicochemical, rheological, textural, and microstructural properties using electrophoresis, differential scanning calorimetry, dynamic shear rheology, texture profile analysis, confocal fluorescence microscopy, and scanning electron microscopy analyses. …”
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NaOH Molarity Effect on Mechanical and Hydrochloric Acid Resistance of Geopolymer Mortar Based on Slag by Mahmoud Ziada, Zahraa Mohammed Kamil Al-Mayali

“…Compressive strength, microstructural analysis, flexural strength, UPV, and mass changes tests were also conducted after 14 and 28 days of exposure to HCl. …”

The First Layer: Single-Track Insights into Direct Energy Deposition Processed Cu-Ni Thermoelectric Alloys by Nick Williams, Kyle Snyder, Ian Smith, Anthony Duong, Everett Carpenter, Radhika Barua

“…Track geometries were analyzed using linear mass density (M_L) and linear heat input (H_L), which influence deposition quality and microstructural characteristics. A weighted qualitative process parameter decision matrix was developed to evaluate process conditions systematically. …”
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The effect of artificial aging after multi-directional forging of supersaturated AA2024 by Mohadeseh Rashidi, Mohammad Abdian, Mohsen Kazeminezhad

“…To investigate the microstructure and precipitate conditions, Optical Microscopy (OM) and Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscopy (FE-SEM) were used to analyze the cross-sectional surfaces of the samples. …”
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Brain white matter development in 8-year-old children is associated with maternal mental health during pregnancy by Yali Huang, Timothy R. Koscik, Timothy R. Koscik, Aline Andres, Aline Andres, Jayne Bellando, Jayne Bellando, Charles M. Glasier, Charles M. Glasier, Adhitya Ram, Xiawei Ou, Xiawei Ou, Xiawei Ou, Xiawei Ou

“…Their children underwent a brain MRI examination at age 8 years with multi-shell diffusion imaging analyzed using diffusion tensor imaging (DTI), diffusional kurtosis imaging (DKI), and neurite orientation dispersion and density imaging (NODDI) models for a multi-aspect evaluation of microstructural development. Key diffusion metrics (FA: fractional anisotropy; MD: mean diffusivity; AD: axial diffusivity; RD: radial diffusivity; MK: mean kurtosis; AK: axial kurtosis; RK: radial kurtosis; NDI: neurite density index; ODI: orientation dispersion index; FWF: free water fraction) were extracted from the limbic system white matter structures including cingulum, fornix, and uncinate fasciculus, which are closely associated with emotional and motivational processes.ResultsHigher maternal depression symptom scores were associated with lower FA (R = –0.3126, p = 0.0305, in CGH.R; R = –0.3025, p = 0.0366, in FXC.R) and MK (R = –0.3284, p = 0.0227, in CGG.R) and higher MD (R = 0.2879, p = 0.0472, in CGH.R) and RD (R = 0.3451, p = 0.0163, in CGH.R; R = 0.3456, p = 0.0161, in FXC.R) in predominately right-hemisphere limbic tracts. …”
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Mortars with enhanced chemical resistance: Effects of sulphuric acid exposure by Bruna S. Santos, Wesley B.S. Machini, Gina Matias, Nelson F.S.T. Moreira, Paulo M.M. Portugal, Isabel Torres, António Tadeu, João A.S. Almeida

“…The effect of sulphuric acid attack on the microstructure and chemical composition of mortars was further evaluated by mercury intrusion porosimetry (MIP), attenuated total reflection-Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (ATR-FTIR), and scanning electron microscopy with energy dispersive X-ray (SEM-EDX).…”
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Achieving High Alignment of Conjugated Polymers by Controlled Dip‐Coating by Qi‐Yi Li, Ze‐Fan Yao, Yang Lu, Song Zhang, Zachary Ahmad, Jie‐Yu Wang, Xiaodan Gu, Jian Pei

“…Abstract Realizing high polymer chain orientation and ordered thin‐film microstructures is beneficial for efficient charge transport of conjugated polymers. …”
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Study on the carbonation resistance of sulphoaluminate cement grouting materials enhanced by acrylamide in-situ polymerization modification by Guangling Shi, Hucheng Chai, Liya Zhao, Songhui Liu, Zhiying Guo, Haibo Zhang

“…SAC was modified with varying AM dosages (0–40 %), and the carbonation depth, mechanical properties, and microstructure were evaluated after different carbonation periods. …”
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