Structure, Corrosion Resistance and Wear Resistance of Low Bias Magnetron Sputtering TiAlN Films on AZ31 Mg Alloy by CAO Hui, ZHANG Fa, GUO Yu - li

“…Aiming at the two problems of non - corrosion and non - wear resistance of magnesium alloy, TiAlN thin film was prepared on AZ31 Mg alloy by DC magnetron sputtering with bias control applied to the substrate. The microstructure of the films was studied by means of XRD and SEM, and the corrosion resistance and wear resistance of the films were evaluated by means of electrochemical workstation and pin type friction and wear testing machine. …”
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Thermo mechanical Finite Element Analysis of the plasma Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing process in DEFORM® 13 by Marcel Czipin, Alexander Wenda, Karin Hartl, Emre Akalin, Martin Stockinger

“…The simulation showed good overall accuracy, though limitations were noted in the grain size model, which was inadequate in predicting the more complex texture of the mixed α/β-microstructure typical for Ti–6Al–4V. Seven heat treatment strategies were evaluated to address mechanical anisotropy. …”
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Using Alkali-Activated Cementitious Materials to Solidify High Organic Matter Content Dredged Sludge as Roadbed Material by Zhong Gu, Sudong Hua, Weixing Zhao, Sisheng Li, Zhen Gao, Haitao Shan

“…The properties of the solidified samples were determined in terms of unconfined compressive strength, products of hydration, toxicity characteristics, water stability, freeze-thaw resistance, and volume stability. The microstructure and hydration products of the dredged sludge after solidification were evaluated by X-ray diffraction analysis, scanning electron microscopy, and thermogravimetry-differential scanning calorimetry analysis. …”
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Multi-Response Optimization in AA6063/SS304 Bimetalic Friction Welding using Taguchi Grey Relational Analysis by S. Senthil Murugan, M. Vishnoi, S. Kattimani, T. G. Mamatha

“…Conversely, the maximum impact energy was obtained at low speed with 32 J. According to microstructure of the dissimilar joint, very narrow welding interface (WI) was found, which is less than 20 microns in width. …”
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On the Stability of Graphene-Based Aqueous Dispersions and Their Performance in Cement Mortar by Teresa Gerace, Sebastiano Candamano, Simone Bartucci, Carlo Poselle Bonaventura, Alfonso Policicchio, Raffaele Giuseppe Agostino, Milena Marroccoli, Antonio Telesca, Mariano Davoli, Andrea Scarcello, Lorenzo S. Caputi, Daniela Pacilè

“…Field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM) was also employed to characterize the microstructure of pristine graphene-based nanomaterials and their inclusion within the cement matrix. …”
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DED Powder Modification for Single-Layer Coatings on High-Strength Steels by Unai Garate, Enara Mardaras, Jon Arruabarrena, Garikoitz Artola, Aitzol Lamikiz, Luis Norberto López de Lacalle

“…Single-layer coatings, both with and without compensation, were evaluated in terms of chemical composition, microstructure, and corrosion resistance. …”
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Impact of CoCrFeNiMo High-Entropy-Alloy Doping on the Mechanical and Electrochemical Properties of B₄C Ceramic by Alberto Daniel Rico-Cano, Julia Claudia Mirza-Rosca, Burak Cagri Ocak, Gultekin Goller

“…Tafel slopes and the equivalent circuit that fit the EIS experimental data were obtained. A denser microstructure and smaller grain size was achieved as the HEA content increase. …”
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Metal Release and Cell Viability of 316L Stainless Steel Sputter-Coated with N-Doped a-C:H Coatings by António Fróis, João Ricardo Marques, Luís Santos, Marco Peres, Katharina Lorenz, Cristina Santos Louro, Ana Cristina Santos

“…Tests on the corrosion extracts were then performed by using monocultures of macrophages and fibroblasts, and their coculture; and cell viability was evaluated via the MTT test. Results show an overall inhibition of the SS corrosion, which enhanced the in vitro biocompatibility with a minimal effect on the coatings’ microstructure. …”
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Effect of supercritical CO2 permeation on Poly(vinylidene fluoride) at high temperatures and pressure applied to offshore flexible pipes by A. Ingrassia, M.R. Tagliari, E. Pilla, F.P. Santos, W.C. Guaglianoni, M.F. Borges

“…The temperature influence on the transport coefficients is correlated with the material microstructure and a comparison with literature data is presented. …”
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Effect of thermal history on the fracture and fatigue behaviors of semi-crystalline polymers prepared via material extrusion additive manufacturing by Ava M. Lea, Khaled Matalgah, Arief Yudhanto, Trevor J. Fleck

“…However, the effect of thermal history on the resultant microstructure and damage tolerance of MEX-AM materials is not fully understood. …”
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Fabrication and Characterization of Highly Porous Gyroid Scaffolds Composed of Deproteinized Bone Mineral by Otoniel Durán Hernández, Vail Baumer, Genesis Marrero, Sreya Karumanchi, David Prawel

“…Ovine bone mineral composition, surface microstructure, compressive properties, and failure probability were evaluated and compared to gyroid scaffolds composed of tricalcium phosphate. …”
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Effect of Ultrasound Time on Structural and Gelling Properties of Pea, Lupin, and Rice Proteins by Natalia Riquelme, Paulo Díaz-Calderón, Alejandro Luarte, Carla Arancibia

“…However, FT-IR analysis revealed progressive reductions in α-helix and β-sheet for pea and lupin proteins (~50%) with US time, indicating partial unfolding. In addition, microstructure analysis showed an ~80% reduction in aggregate size for these proteins, while rice protein exhibited minimal changes. …”
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Bio‐Based Gradient Composites for 3D/4D Printing With Enhanced Mechanical, Shape Memory, and Flame‐Retardant Properties by Mohammadreza Lalegani Dezaki, Callum Branfoot, Jon Baxendale, Mahdi Bodaghi

“…Shape memory polymer composites (SMPCs) with various MM and FG combinations are printed and examined. The microstructure, mechanical properties, flammability, and shape memory characteristics of these SMPCs are evaluated. …”
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Experimental and Theoretical Study of the Thermal Shock Behavior of Insulating Refractory Materials by Anabella Mocciaro, Ricardo Anaya, María Florencia Hernández, Diego Richard, Nicolás Maximiliano Rendtorff

“…These findings suggest that controlled porosity and microstructure are key factors in improving the thermal performance and durability of insulating refractory materials in high-temperature applications.…”
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The Effect of Alginate and κ-Carrageenan on the Stability of Pickering Emulsions Stabilized by Shellac-Based Nanoparticles by Keren Delmar, Reaam Kablan, Gabriela Amiram, Carmit Shani Levi, Uri Lesmes, Havazelet Bianco-Peled

“…The stability, droplet size distribution, and microstructure of these emulsions were assessed. Fluorescence microscopy confirmed nanoparticle accumulation at the oil–water interface, which enhanced stability. …”
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Insight into Subgrade Long-Term Uplift Characteristic of Swelling Red-Bed Controlled by Temperature and Cyclic Load：From Laboratory Experiments by Zhuowu Xie, Xin Liao, Yu Tan, Sixiang Ling, Jiannan Chen, Xiyong Wu

“…In addition, cyclic load alters the microstructure of the rocks, increasing to further release of swelling. …”
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Mesoporous silica nanoparticles prepared by different methods for biomedical applications: Comparative study by Mohamed M. Ashour, Mostafa Mabrouk, Islam E. Soliman, Hanan H. Beherei, Khairy M. Tohamy

“…The morphology and microstructure of silica nanoparticles were found to be dependent on the utilised method. …”
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Photothermal‐Responsive Soluble Microneedle Patches for Meibomian Gland Dysfunction Therapy by Fei Yu, Xuan Zhao, Qian Wang, Yifei Niu, Peng Xiao, Jinze Zhang, Keyi Fei, Yuancong Huang, Liu Liu, Po‐Han Fang, Xinyue Du, Weihua Li, Dalian He, Tingting Zhang, Saiqun Li, Jin Yuan

“…The therapeutic efficiency of rosiglitazone loaded MN (ROSI‐MN) treatment for MGD is evaluated in high‐fat mice. After three months of treatments, ROSI‐MN administration significantly alleviated MGD clinical manifestations, including ocular surface damage, lipid deposits, glandular hypertrophy, and inflammatory infiltration, ultimately improving the microstructure and biofunction of MGs. …”
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Erosion resistance performance of marine concrete with red mud, slag and fly ash by Hailong Wang, Yulan Wang, Xiaofan Wang, Qianlong Jin, Yucheng Wu, Yihe Qu, Zhenlong Zhao

“…The effects of slag (GGBS), red mud (RM) and fly ash (FA) on the erosion resistance and microstructure of concrete in seawater were investigated. …”
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Layer-level constitutive material model for representing non-linear stress-strain relationships in continuous carbon fiber-reinforced 3D-printed composites by Csenge Tóth, Blanka Ilinyi, László Kovács

“…Lastly, microtomography was employed to analyze the microstructure, quantify void content, and identify 3D-printing defects. …”
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