The application of the local histograms of apparent difusion coefficient in differentiation of brain astrocytomas by Mihailović Jelena, Grujičić Danica, Lavrnić Slobodan, Daković Marko

“…Background/Aim. Microstructural diversity of brain astrocytomas makes their diagnostics and differentiation by using the diffusion weighted imaging (DWI) difficult. …”
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Investigation of high-temperature wear behaviour of Mo-alloyed SS316 laser claddings deposited by LDED for heat exchanger tubes by C.R. Aprameya, Sharnappa Joladarashi, M.R. Ramesh

“…Microstructural evolution, wear mechanisms, and oxide formation were comprehensively analyzed using FE-SEM, XRD, EDS, and Raman spectroscopy, while surface topography was assessed with 3D non-contact profilometry. …”
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Enhancing the Durability and Elastic Modulus of Oil-Contaminated Soils In Wet-Dry Cycles Through Stabilization with Traditional Materials by Hadis Nasiri, Navid Khayat, Ahad Nazarpour

“…For this purpose, a series of laboratory tests were conducted to evaluate compaction, durability and microstructural analyses. …”
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Rate-dependent inelastic deformation of Slochteren sandstone: implication for reservoir compaction in the Groningen gas field by Takahiro Shinohara, Berend A. Verberne, Christopher J. Spiers, Johannes. H. P. de Bresser, Suzanne J. T. Hangx

“…The mechanical data, complemented by microstructural analysis, suggest that subcritical cracking, coupled with grain rearrangement, was the dominant mechanism causing inelastic deformation under triaxial and uniaxial strain conditions. …”
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Experimental Study on Silt Stabilization Using Alkali-activated Rice Husk Ash Geopolymer by XU Hong, WANG Xu, CHEN Wei, ZHANG Yue-lin, LI Bo-han

“…X-ray diffraction (XRD) was used to analyze the composition of hydration products, and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) was employed to characterize the microstructural evolution, systematically revealing the “activation-cementation-strengthening” mechanism.…”
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Enhancing Beef Meat Emulsion: The Role of Banana Peel Albedo Powder by Kübra Unal, Nazik M. Dilek, Halime Alp, Nuran Erdem, Ali S. Babaoğlu

“…This study aimed to evaluate the effects of banana peel albedo powder (BPAP) on the physicochemical and microstructural properties of beef meat emulsions. …”
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High temperature effects on fatigue performance and crack initiation mechanisms of 316LN stainless steel for nuclear power pipelines by JianNeng Zheng, JunChao Hu, YueHui Jiang, QingYuan Wang, Kun Yang

“…Moreover, its microstructural features and fatigue crack nucleation mechanisms were further studied. …”
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Production and characterization of eco-cement using eggshell powder and water hyacinth ash by Heri Septya Kusuma, Aurelio Muhammad Saleemah Agung, Najla Anira Putri, Muhamad Shifu, Nafisa Illiyanasafa, Bernadeta Ayu Widyaningrum, Andrew Nosakhare Amenaghawon, Handoko Darmokoesoemo

“…The results show that eco-cement formulations incorporating 9 % WHA exhibit superior microstructural properties, suggesting their potential for practical applications. …”
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Impact of Multiple-Laser Processing on the Low-Cycle Fatigue Behaviour of Laser-Powder Bed Fused AlSi10Mg Alloy by Arun Prasanth Nagalingam, Erkan Bugra Tureyen, Abdul Haque, Adrian Sharman, Ozgur Poyraz, Evren Yasa, James Hughes

“…This study investigates the microstructure, tensile properties, and fatigue performance of components fabricated by L-PBF using single- and multiple-laser configurations. …”
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Strength characteristics in saturation process and rainfall-induced landslide failure mechanism of granite residual soil by Bing Lan, Bangzhong Jia, Yiying Wu, Yiying Wu, Xiaoyu Yi, Wenkai Feng, Yihe Li

“…This study investigates the hydro-mechanical behavior of Minqing County (Fujian Province) granite residual soils through direct shear tests and novel meso-structural analysis using scanning electron microscopy (SEM). By systematically evaluating unsaturated, saturated, and continuously saturated states, we quantify the soil’s strength deterioration mechanisms and establish, for the first time, a microstructure-based framework linking saturation-dependent structural evolution to macroscopic shear behavior. …”
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Durability assessment of clay soils stabilised with geopolymers based on recycled glass powder in various corrosive environments by Meysam Pourabbas Bilondi, Mahdi Amiri Daluee, Mobina Amirriahi, Maryam Akhgar Eslamieh, Komeil Rajaee, Mojtaba Zaresefat

“…After 28 days of ambient curing, specimens underwent exposure for 3 and 30 days to air-drying (AD), tap water (TW), municipal wastewater (WW), seawater (SW), gasoline (GA), and 1 M hydrochloric acid (AC) to assess their impacts on unconfined compressive strength (UCS) and microstructure. Results indicate that geopolymer formulations significantly enhance strength and durability compared to OPC-treated soils. …”
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Biogenic hydroxyapatite-zinc oxide nanocomposites: A synergistic strategy for antibacterial and osteoconductive coatings on orthopedic implants by Mohaddeseh Fatemi, Zohreh Bahrami, Marjan Bahraminasab, Farideh Nabizadeh Chianeh

“…The microstructural investigation revealed crack-free coatings with a uniform distribution of particles. …”
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Effect of Ultrasonic Nanocrystalline Surface Modification (UNSM) on Stress Corrosion Cracking of 304L Stainless Steel by Hyunhak Cho, Young-Ran Yoo, Young-Sik Kim

“…The impact of peening treatment on SCC properties was explored through microstructural analysis, corrosion properties analysis, and compressive residual stress assessments. …”
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Performance Assessment of Organic Fibre-Reinforced Ceiling Boards for Sustainable Building Applications by Theophilus Olukunle Oloyede, Joseph Abutu, Zaka Audua Mshelia

“…Mechanical properties (tensile strength, hardness, impact energy), water absorption, thickness swelling, and microstructure were evaluated. Snot apple fibre-based boards (SAF) showed superior tensile strength (12.51MPa), hardness (79.5HVN), and impact energy compared to cow hair fibre boards (CHF) shows 9.29MPa tensile strength, 73.3HVN hardness, though with greater variability and thickness swelling. …”
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Optimization of Phenolic Content Extraction and Effects of Drying Treatments on Physicochemical Characteristics and Antioxidant Properties of Edible Mushroom <i>Pleurotus ostreatus... by Marcelo Villalobos-Pezos, Ociel Muñoz-Fariña, Kong Shun Ah-Hen, María Fernanda Garrido-Figueroa, Olga García-Figueroa, Alexandra González-Esparza, Luisbel González-Pérez de Medina, José Miguel Bastías-Montes

“…The rehydration rate, color, and microstructural characteristics of extracts from fresh and dried <i>P. ostreatus</i> mushrooms were evaluated. …”
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Macro and micro structural responses of dissimilar TC4/TC17 titanium alloy joints in linear friction welding and post-welding heat treatment processes and their effects on tensile... by Jiatao Liu, Jinglong Li, Feng Jin, Da Zhang, Wei Guo, Jiangtao Xiong

“…This study investigates the macro and microstructural responses of TC4/TC17 joints during LFW and post-weld aging, focusing on tensile and fatigue properties. …”
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Performance and Mechanism Analysis of an Anti-Skid Wear Layer of Active Slow-Release Ice–Snow Melting Modified by Gels by Yuanzhao Chen, Zhenxia Li, Tengteng Guo, Chenze Fang, Peng Guo, Chaohui Wang, Bing Bai, Weiguang Zhang, Haobo Yan, Qi Chen

“…The experimental results demonstrate that 40% salt-storing ceramsite content optimizes high-temperature stability while maintaining acceptable low-temperature performance and water resistance. Microstructural analysis reveals that silicone–acrylic emulsion forms a hydrophobic film on ceramsite surfaces, enabling uniform salt distribution and sustained release. …”
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A Novel Approach to Quantitatively Account on Deposition Efficiency by Direct Energy Deposition: Case of Hardfacing-Coated AISI 304 SS by Gabriele Grima, Kamal Sleem, Alberto Santoni, Gianni Virgili, Vincenzo Foti, Marcello Cabibbo, Eleonora Santecchia

“…The work focuses on the relationships between process parameters, microstructural features, and mechanical properties. A total of sixteen process parameter combinations were studied, varying laser power and scanning speed to establish optimal deposition conditions and to evaluate coating morphology, surface topology, dilution behavior, and mechanical performance. …”
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Effect of open die forging and cooling rate on the precipitation of secondary phases and corrosion properties of a cast UNS S32760 super duplex stainless steel by E. Pitacco, R. Bertolini, E. Ghinatti, L. Pezzato, C. Gennari, I. Calliari, M. Pigato

“…Hot forging simulations are performed at a temperature of 1100 °C followed by different cooling rates. Microstructural analysis, phase amounts quantification and corrosion tests are employed to quantify and investigate the effect of secondary phases on mechanical and corrosion properties. …”
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Alginate–Gelatin Hydrogel Scaffold Model for Hypoxia Induction in Glioblastoma Embedded Spheroids by Janette del Rocío Aguilera-Marquez, Alejandro Manzanares-Guzmán, Lorena García-Uriostegui, Alejandro A. Canales-Aguirre, Tanya A. Camacho-Villegas, Pavel H. Lugo-Fabres

“…Furthermore, cell viability, the microstructural features of the encapsulated spheroids, and the water absorption rate of the hydrogel were assessed. …”
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