COMPREHENSIVE INDEX OF QUALITY OF ROLLED STEEL AND ITS APPLICATION by A. B. Steblov

“…The concept of an integrated indicator of quality of rolled metals, for example bearing steel 1.3520(EN), as a set of properties reflecting the quality of the profile geometry, surface defects, macro and microstructure and mechanical properties was considered. …”
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Influence of the surface roughness, lubrication and grinding on tribological properties of the c35 steel shot-peened surfaces by Martin Vicen, Otakar Bokůvka, Libor Trško, Richard Joch, Jozef Bronček, Ružica Nikolić, Robert Ulewicz

“…The experimental work included verification of the steel’s chemical composition (as compared to the standard values), the heat treatment, evaluation of the material’s microstructure, measurement of the mechanical properties, the shot-peening treatment and evaluation of the magnitude of the compressive residual stresses, measurement of the surface roughness profiles and the friction tests. …”
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Antimicrobial activity enhancement of MgO nanoparticles through Zn doping against multidrug-resistant bacteria by Benjamín Hernández-Figueroa, Guillermo Herrera-Pérez, Jesus S. Uribe-Chavira, Antonia Luna-Velasco, Alva Castillo-González, Blanca Sánchez-Ramírez, Claudia A. Ramírez-Valdespino, María R. Peralta-Pérez, Dayana E. Salas-Leiva, Edward A. Espinoza-Sánchez, Joan S. Salas-Leiva

“…Structural analyses confirmed a cubic structure with space group Fm-3 m, which underwent distortions as Zn concentration increased. Microstructural studies via X-ray diffraction and transmission electron microscopy revealed nanoparticle (NPs) formation with a polyhedral morphology resulting from surface hydroxylation of cubic-shaped particles. …”
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INSIGHTS INTO FACTORS OF DAMAGE OF SURFACE ROLLING OF RAILWAY WHEELS DURING OPERATION by Hangardas ASKEROV, Igor VAKULENKO, Nikolaji GRISCHENKO

“…The systematization results of microstructure studies of carbon steel has made it possible to explain the mechanism of formation of certain damages to the rolling surface of railway wheels during operation. …”
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Highly porous activated carbon from betel palm shells as the prospective electrode for high-performance supercapacitors by Panuwat Torrarit, Sirilux Poompradub, Mahshid Mohammadifar, Prasit Pattananuwat, Theerthagiri Jayaraman, Yujeong Jeong, Narong Chanlek, Myong Yong Choi, Jitti Kasemchainan

“…The effect of carbonization temperatures – 500, 600, 700, and 800 °C, was studied on the properties of the activated carbon. Microstructural characterizations like BET, Raman, and XPS were carried out. …”
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Histogram analysis based on DTI and NODDI for differentiating atypical high-grade glioma from primary central nervous system lymphoma by Shanshan Zhao, Shanshan Zhao, Xiaoyue Ma, Xiaoyue Ma, Linlin Li, Eryuan Gao, Eryuan Gao, Kai Zhao, Kai Zhao, Mengzhu Wang, Guang Yang, Hongbin Zheng, Jingliang Cheng, Jingliang Cheng, Guohua Zhao, Guohua Zhao

“…The diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) and neurite orientation dispersion and density imaging (NODDI) offer quantitative assessments of water molecule diffusion within tissues, thereby providing potential means to characterize microstructural differences between HGG and PCNSL. This study aims to evaluate the diagnostic efficacy of histogram analysis based on DTI and NODDI parameters in differentiating atypical HGG from PCNSL.Materials and methodsWe retrospectively reviewed patients who underwent multi-b-value diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) at our institution. …”
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Impact of pre-acidification on the functionality and insoluble calcium levels of low-moisture part-skim mozzarella made from high-casein milk by Aakash Varsha Swaminathan, S⊘ren K. Lillevang, Selvarani Govindasamy-Lucey, John J. Jaeggi, Mark E. Johnson, J.A. Lucey

“…Composition, proteolysis, and microstructural and functional changes in the LMPS cheeses were monitored during 90 d of refrigerated storage. …”
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3D-printed copper-containing tailored titanium alloys with corrosion resistance, biocompatibility, and anti-inflammatory properties for enhanced guided bone regeneration by Lan Luo, Lan Luo, Quan Zhong, Quan Zhong, Zi-Qin Chen, Zi-Qin Chen, Xiao-Hong Wu, Xiao-Hong Wu, Shu-Man Li, Zhen-Zhu Xue, Zhen-Zhu Xue, Yan-Jin Lu, Kai Luo, Kai Luo, Wei Zhao, Wei Zhao

“…This investigation systematically evaluated the effects of copper content on corrosion resistance, biocompatibility, osteogenic potential, and anti-inflammatory properties of the Ti-xCu alloys.ResultsMicrostructural analysis revealed that increasing copper content enhanced Ti2Cu precipitation within the α-Ti matrix. …”
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Regional network covariance patterns of white matter integrity related to cardiorespiratory fitness in healthy aging by Samantha G. Smith, Samantha G. Smith, Pradyumna K. Bharadwaj, Pradyumna K. Bharadwaj, David A. Raichlen, David A. Raichlen, Matthew D. Grilli, Matthew D. Grilli, Matthew D. Grilli, Jessica R. Andrews-Hanna, Jessica R. Andrews-Hanna, Georg A. Hishaw, Matthew J. Huentelman, Matthew J. Huentelman, Matthew J. Huentelman, Theodore P. Trouard, Theodore P. Trouard, Theodore P. Trouard, Gene E. Alexander, Gene E. Alexander, Gene E. Alexander, Gene E. Alexander, Gene E. Alexander, Gene E. Alexander

“…Cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF), measured by VO2max, is an indicator of vascular functioning that can influence the integrity of brain microstructural white matter tracts in aging. How CRF is related to regional patterns of white matter bundles for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) diffusion metrics (axial diffusivity, AD; radial diffusivity, RD; mean diffusivity, MD; fractional anisotropy, FA) has been less studied. …”
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Characterisation of fresh extruded rice with added soybean protein isolate by Lu Li, Dandan Li, Xihong Li

“…We used rheological techniques and thermal analysis to determine the suitability of the extrusion process and the loss of heating mass. The microstructure, textural properties, sensory evaluation and rice taste analyser scores of FER were determined. …”
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Unveiling first self‐healing in metallised film capacitor: A macro–micro analysis by Yushuang He, Feipeng Wang, Guoqiang Du, Lei Pan, Jian Li, Hongming Yang, Xiao Zhang, Zhicheng Zhang, Kaizheng Wang

“…The quantified relationship between the macroscopic characteristics and microstructure evolution (polypropylene decomposition and aluminium electrode vaporisation) is established in MFCs under diverse SH energy levels. …”
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Intragranular ferrite morphologies in medium carbon vanadium-microalloyed steel by Fadel A., Glišić D., Radović N., Drobnjak D.

“…These treatments were interrupted at different times in order to analyze the evolution of the microstructure. Metallographic evaluation was done using optical and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). …”
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Efficiency of the Original Methods of Using Medicines and Early Enteral Nutrition in the Complex Treat­ Ment of Patients with Acute Pancreatitis by Andryushchenko V., Andryushchenko D., Kunovsky V., Mahlovany V.

“…A comparative analysis of the pathomorphological changes of the mucous membrane of the proximal part of the small intestine according to the results of the pathogistological studies has shown that after the EEN according to the proposed scheme, the number of patients with manifestations of microstructural changes in the wall significantly decreased. …”
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Multi-scale characterization of tight carbonate rocks based on digital cores by Changsheng Wang, Changsheng Wang, Lili Tian, Lili Tian, Chuanrui Sun, Chuanrui Sun, Yuwei Deng, Yuwei Deng, Ying Zhou, Ying Zhou, Xin Nie, Xin Nie

“…The characterization of carbonate microstructure is of great significance for the evaluation of carbonate oil and gas resources. …”
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Research on Interfacial Bonding Property of Modified Fiber Reinforced Concrete and Present Situation Analysis by ZHANG Xiaoli, YUAN Yuan

“…The hydration evolution process,microstructure,and modification mechanism of the matrix in concrete under multi-mineral and polymer hybrid modification need to be studied immediately.Optimal modification methods for different fibers should be proposed according to economical efficiency,construction technology,and modification effect.…”
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Effect of Glutinous Rice Slurry on the Reinforcement of Silt in the Yellow River Basin by Microbially Induced Carbonate Precipitation (MICP): Mechanical Property and Microcosmic St... by Jianwei Yue, Limin Zhao, Baoxi Zhang, Qingmei Kong, Siyuan Wang, Hao Wang

“…Based on the technology of ancient glutinous rice mortar and microbial-induced calcium carbonate precipitation (MICP), experiments on optimal mass ratio of cementitious liquid to bacterial liquid and optimal concentration of cementitious liquid for MICP and improved MICP technology were carried out by measuring the production of CaCO3, and direct shear test and unconfined compressive strength test of plain silt, glutinous mixing silt, and improved silt with MICP and modified MICP were conducted. The microstructure of the reaction products of MICP and improved MICP technology were also evaluated based on scanning electron microscopy (SEM). …”
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Non-Invasive Diagnosis and Monitoring of Diabetic Nephropathy: Assessment of Renal Function and Fibrosis by Diffusion Kurtosis Imaging by Yuan JL, Hu LA, Wang XY, Shi ZY, Chen T, Huang XZ, Wu Y, Cai QJ, Yang ZX, Chen XY, Yuan L, Zhang Y

“…MK may also help track treatment response, offering a way to monitor improvements in kidney microstructure following therapies.Keywords: diabetes mellitus, diabetic nephropathy, diffusion kurtosis imaging, magnetic resonance imaging, mean kurtosis…”
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Solid-State Processing Route, Mechanical Behaviour, and Oxidation Resistance of TiAl Alloys by Prince V. Cobbinah, Wallace R. Matizamhuka

“…One approach to overcome this flaw is attaining ultrafine grains in the alloy’s final microstructure. The powder metallurgy (PM) processing route favours the synthesising of ultrafine grains in TiAl alloys. …”
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Porosity mapping of extrudate snacks based on X-ray images by Abhinawa Damar, Samodra Ailsa Saraswati, Karyadi Joko Nugroho Wahyu, Nugraha Bayu

“…Understanding how these conditions affect the microstructure and porosity of extrudates can help improve quality control. …”
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The main results of the study of bivalve mollusks in the coastal zone of the Japan Sea by Natalia M. Kupina

“…Boiled and salted products of them are distinguished by high rigidity because of the high protein content of connective tissue and its specific microstructure. However, consistency of bivalve products can be regulated by means of thermal and biochemical processing of the raw material. …”
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