Physical properties of Alaska pollock surimi gel as affected by emulsified level and heating rates by Van-Thi Nguyen, Emiko Okazaki

“…Physical variables such as color, water holding capacity (WHC), rheological characteristics, microstructural features, and physical attributes were used to evaluate the effects of electrical factors and oil particle dispersion on the gel qualities. …”
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Individualized surgical management of supratentorial hypertensive intracranial hemorrhage: a retrospective study using 3D Slicer and diffusion tensor imaging by Haifeng Lin, Haiyan Zhao, Jianmin Wang, Enqi Wu, Taiping An

“…Abstract Background This study aims to evaluate the outcomes of individualized surgical interventions tailored to patients with non-traumatic supratentorial intracranial hemorrhage. …”
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The effect of construction moisture content on the mechanical, shear and environmental characteristics of clay stabilized with cement and CS: A micro and macro study by Sansan Matajinimvar, Asskar Janalizadeh Choobbasti, Saman Soleimani Kutanaei

“…This study comprehensively investigated for the first time the simultaneous effects of moisture content, CS replacement ratio, and curing time on the engineering, microstructural, and environmental performance of stabilized soil. …”
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SPECIFIC DEGRADATION STRUCTURE FEATURES AND MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF FURNACE AND HEAT POWER EQUIPMENT ELEMENTS AFTER LONG-TERM OPERATION by F. I. Panteleenko, A. S. Snarsky, A. V. Krylenko

“…A scale of chrome and molybdenum steel microstructure degradation based on evaluation of  coagulated carbide size and material mechanical properties (a point from 0-operation without time limits, up to 4-operation prohibition) has been proposed in the paper. …”
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Effects of nano-SiO2 on sulfate attack resistance of multi-solid waste-based alkali-activated mortar by Jingjun Li, Shichao Wu, Yuxuan Shi, Yongbo Huang, Ying Tian, Duinkherjav Yagaanbuyant

“…In addition, both groups followed similar trends with increasing wet-dry cycling. Microstructural analysis further revealed that NS-modified specimens possessed a denser and more uniform microstructure than the unmodified ones, underscoring the critical role of NS in improving resistance to sulfate attack in the MAAM.…”
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Impact of Pumice Substitution on Mortar Properties: A Case Study on Mechanical Performance and XRD Analysis by Pablo Julián López-Gonzalez, Rodrigo Vivar-Ocampo, Humberto Raymundo González-Moreno, Oscar Moreno-Vazquez, Efrén Meza-Ruíz, Sergio Aurelio Zamora-Castro, David Reyes-González, Joaquin Sangabriel-Lomeli

“…This research examines the mechanical behavior and microstructural features of alternative mortars in which pumice acts as a partial cement replacement. …”
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Effect of Li content on precipitation behavior and mechanical properties of Al–Cu–Li alloys under aging treatment by Pengcheng Chen, Xiwu Li, Kai Wen, Ying Li, Qilong Liu, Chenyang Xun, Wei Xiao, Bin Zhou, Lizhen Yan, Zhihui Li, Yongan Zhang, Baiqing Xiong

“…The alloys were studied through hardness testing, tensile property evaluation, transmission electron microscopy (TEM), three-dimensional atom probe (3DAP) analysis and density functional theory (DFT) calculations to establish correlations between microstructural evolution and mechanical performance. …”
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Dynamic Mechanical Properties and Deformation Mechanisms of Lightweight High-Strength TWIP Steel by Jia Yang, Xiyue Liu, Yu Tang, Shuxin Bai, Yicong Ye, Manchao He, Min Xia

“…As the strain rate increased, deformation twins appeared in the material’s microstructure, inducing plastic deformation during tensile testing. …”
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Corrosion characteristics of heat-treated biomedical grade 316L stainless steel in simulated body fluids by Ngeleshi Michel Kibambe, Babatunde Abiodun Obadele, Bukola Joseph Babalola, Ufoma Silas Anamu, Peter Apata Olubambi

“…To mitigate these concerns, heat treatment was employed to enhance the material's corrosion resistance by modifying its microstructure. Specimens underwent heat treatment at varying temperatures (1050–1200 °C) for 1 h, followed by rapid water cooling. …”
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Effect of Hawthorn Powder on Physical, Functional, and Sensory Characteristics of Set-Type Yogurt by Jingjing Wang, Zeyuan Kang, Lifei Tang, Wenpei Qiu, Yuxin Wang, Tao Zhang, Daodong Pan, Maolin Tu

“…Plant powders have exhibited great potential to enhance the antioxidant activity of yogurt. This study aims to evaluate the effects of hawthorn powder (1.0–3.0%, <i>w</i>/<i>w</i>) addition on the antioxidant activity and physical properties of set-type yogurt. …”
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Mechanical characterization of femoral popliteal artery: experiments, histology, and model comparison by Renye Cai, Aoling Liu, Qingkun Hu, Jie Lu, Heng Zhang, Chunyu Kong, Yiwei Zhu, Xiaolong Gu, Xuwen Lai, Zhi-Qiang Feng, François Peyraut

“…Histopathological analysis revealed the microstructural changes in the arterial samples after stretching, including partial rupture of elastic fibers, rearrangement and distribution of collagen fibers, and morphological changes in smooth muscle cells (SMCs). …”
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Stochastic reynolds equation for magnetohydrodynamics micropolar fluid and surface roughness in squeeze-film lubrication characteristics of rough parallel rectangular plates by B.S. Asha, H.M. Shivakumar, B.N. Hanumagowda, Jagadish V. Tawade, Barno Abdullaeva, Manish Gupta, Murali Gundagani, Taoufik Saidani, Nadia Batool

“…The findings offer valuable insights for designing advanced lubrication systems in engineering applications where microstructural effects and magnetic fields are present.…”
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Alterations in White Matter Structure in Sleep-Related Epilepsies: A TBSS-Based Diffusion Tensor Imaging Study by Wang Z, Liu W, Feng X, Wang Q, Ning X, Xing W

“…Furthermore, a negative correlation was identified between the increased RD values and age of onset in SRE.Conclusion: The FA and RD values derived from DTI serve as neuroimaging markers to evaluate WM damage in SRE. These findings indicate that alterations in WM microstructure within the bilateral frontal lobes and corpus callosum may contribute to a potential pathophysiological mechanism underlying seizures in SRE. …”
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Assessment of industrial waste lignocellulosic fibers as a sustainable additive for improving engineering waste mud by Pan Ding, Menghuan Chen, Minjie Wen, Yiming Zhang, Lixing Wang

“…The environmental properties were assessed through pH tests, and microstructure changes were analyzed using scanning electron microscopy (SEM). …”
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Enhanced tribological performance of laser directed energy deposited Ti5Si3/Ti3Al composite coatings through ultra-fine network structure by Yang Liu, Minbo Wang, Zichun Wu, Nan Tang, Yufeng Song, Yuqiang Chen, Zhenguo Tan, Hong Luo, Xiaolei Song, Zhen Wang

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Investigation on Low Stress Scratching Abrasion Resistance Influencing Residual Stress in Nickel Chromium Alloyed Iron by Sandeep Mashetty A., Sampathkumaran P., Ranjitha P., Chithirai Pon Selvan, Shridhar Deshpande C., Avinash Lakshmikanthan, Manjunath Patel G.C.

“…Supporting analyses, including hardness testing, phase analysis, carbide morphology, and microstructural evaluations, were performed to correlate abrasion with RS data. …”
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Supramolecular Co-Assembled Fmoc-FRGDF/Hyaluronic Acid Hydrogel for Quercetin Delivery: Multifunctional Bioactive Platform by Xian-Ni Su, Yu-Yang Wang, Muhammed Fahad Khan, Li-Na Zhu, Zhong-Liang Chen, Zhuo Wang, Bing-Bing Song, Qiao-Li Zhao, Sai-Yi Zhong, Rui Li

“…Furthermore, the impact of Que co-assembly on the microstructural evolution and physicochemical properties of the hydrogel was characterized. …”
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Sustainable geopolymer footpath block using kaolin mining waste as fine aggregate with bagasse fly ash and coal fly ash as precursor by Kitisak Vongsook, Aroondet Boonsung, Itthikorn Phummiphan, Suksun Horpibulsuk, Veena Phunpeng, Teerasak Yaowarat, Kanchana Hiranwatthana, Arul Arulrajah

“…The mechanical characteristics of the footpath blocks were evaluated by testing compressive and flexural strengths, and water absorption. …”
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Electrospun poly-(L-lactide) scaffold enriched with GO-AuNPs nanocomposite stimulates skin tissue reconstruction via enhanced cell adhesion and controlled growth factors release by Michał Pruchniewski, Barbara Strojny-Cieślak, Paweł Nakielski, Katarzyna Zawadzka, Kaja Urbańska, Daniel Rybak, Anna Zakrzewska, Marta Grodzik, Ewa Sawosz

“…Comprehensive characterization assessed the scaffolds’ microstructural, elemental, thermal, and mechanical properties. …”
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Comparative efficacy of grouting and mixing methods for stabilizing collapsible soils with nano-clay and cement by Mostafa Zamanian, Meghdad Payan, Mahdi Salimi, Fatemeh Qahremani, Mahyar Arabani, Mohammad Mahdi Shalchian

“…Through comprehensive laboratory experiments, undisturbed soil samples were treated with varying concentrations of NC (0.05–0.25 wt%) and OPC (0.5–2.5 wt%), followed by mechanical testing and microstructural analysis. The mechanical behavior of treated soils was evaluated through direct shear tests on both reconstituted samples and undisturbed samples taken from the centers and sides of grouted specimens at various curing times. …”
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