The effect of adding ZrO2 nanoparticles on the transverse strength and hardness of microwave-cured acrylic and heat-cured acrylic denture base materials by Marwah M. Shehab, Radhwan Himmadi Hasan, Rana Rabee Aziz

“…Attenuated total reflectance–Fourier transform infrared (ATR-FTIR) spectroscopy was used to analyze the microstructure. The samples were prepared following the manufacturer’s instructions for each material. …”
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Investigation of Alkali Activated Ferrochromium Slag Composites Including Waste Marble Powder by Mehmet Emiroğlu, Servet Yıldız, Merve Koç Keskinkılınç, Şule Sekin Eronat

“…Na2SiO3 and various molarity levels of NaOH, were evaluated to create AAFS. The study encompasses a comprehensive analysis, including SEM, XRD, and XRF, to understand the microstructure and chemical composition of the resulting composites. …”
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Machine Learning-Driven Prediction of Wear Rate and Phase Formation in High Entropy Alloy Coatings for Enhanced Durability and Performance by S. Sivaraman, N. Radhika, Muhammad Abubaker Khan

“…High Entropy Alloys (HEAs) are widely recognized for their excellent microstructure and properties, enhancing their effectiveness in surface modification through coatings techniques. …”
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KARAKTERISASI KEKERASAN DAN KEKUATAN TARIK BAJA TAHAN KARAT SS304 DENGAN VARIASI ELEKTRODA LAS BUSUR LISTRIK by Andika Wisnujati, Mudjijana Mudjijana, Sutoyo Sutoyo

“…NSN 309L demonstrated moderate hardness, indicating a more balanced microstructure that provides good toughness and ductility. …”
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Hydrogen peroxide activation of waste tire crumb rubber for improving compatibility with bitumen: Laboratory and molecular dynamics insights by Nie Tian, Piergiorgio Tataranni, Cesare Sangiorgi

“…Compatibility was also indirectly evaluated through modified boiling tests and storage stability tests. …”
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Effect of hybrid nano particle reinforcements on fractographic, mechanical and wear behavior of Al6061 alloy composites manufactured by ultrasonic assisted stir casting technique by Annapoorna Krishnappa, Shobha Ramesh, Bharath Vedashantha Murthy, Rajanna Siddagangappa, Srimadhu Ashokkumar, Madeva Nagaral, Virupaxi Auradi

“…Scanning Electron Microscopy was used to analyze the microstructure of the produced nano composite to ascertain the distribution of Al2O3 and ZrO2 nano particles and to analyze the fractured and wear characteristics. …”
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Traditional Chinese medicine Yisui Tongjing relieved neural severity in experimental autoimmune neuritis rat model by Zhang E, Li M, Zhao J, Dong Y, Yang X, Huang J

“…We evaluated the potential clinical application of a traditional Chinese medicine YSTJ by intragastric administration and compared its effect with immunoglobulin. …”
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Bigels containing different wax-based oleogels as laminating fat replacers in croissants by Christine Steinkellner, Lina Kroll, Knut Franke

“…Beeswax (BW), carnauba wax (CBW), candelilla wax (CLW), and rice bran wax (RBW) were evaluated as oleogelators at concentrations between 12 and 20 % w/w in the oleogel. …”
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Enhancing output and durability of polymer-based piezoelectric vibration energy harvesters using mechanical metamaterials by Shunta HASEGAWA, Kota MORISHITA, Yuya TANAKA, Gen HASHIGUCHI, Hiroshi TOSHIYOSHI, Takaaki SUZUKI

“…However, concerns regarding decreased yield during the deposition process of the thin-film piezoelectric layer and potential compromises in the microstructure strength have been identified. In response to these challenges, this study focuses on redesigning PVEHs to improve the yield and structural integrity. …”
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Dental zirconia residuals recycling: processes, applications, and future perspectives: a scoping review by Ahmed Yaseen Alqutaibi, Hatem Hazzaa Hamadallah, Aseel Mohammed Aloufi, Ayman Thamer Alharbi, Rawan Mohammed Alaydaa, Mohammed Ahmed Alghauli

“…Further, the review evaluates the potential applications of recycled zirconia in dentistry. …”
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Efficacy of Pluchea dioscoridis leaf extract against pathogenic Candida albicans by Nessma Ahmed El Zawawy, ElSayed ElSayed Hafez

“…Introduction: This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of Pluchea dioscoridis leaf extract on growth, survival, morphogenesis, and virulence gene expression of Candida albicans. …”
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Umbilical Cord Patch Transplantation for Corneal Perforations and Descemetoceles by Hua-Tao Xie, Dan Zhao, Yang Liu, Ming-Chang Zhang

“…The thickness and microstructure of UCP were measured. All eyes were treated with UCP and amniotic membrane transplantation for corneal reconstruction. …”
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Effect of SiC nanoparticles on the wear and corrosion resistance of Ag-Si composite coatings prepared by electrodeposition technique by F. Bakhtiarifard, N. Nayebpashaee

“…The effects of important parameters such as SiC nanoparticles, direct current, and pulse reverse electrodeposition on the microstructure, wear, and corrosion resistance of Ag-Si-SiC coatings were investigated. …”
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Automated bone property analysis using corrected in vivo dental cone-beam CT data of human wrists by Benjamin Klintström, Anna Spångeus, Alexandr Malusek, Alexander Synek, Mischa Woisetschläger, Dieter Pahr, Eva Klintström

“…No statistically significant correlations were found between trabecular bone microstructure and FE predictions. The results indicate the feasibility to analyse osteoporosis related bone properties of human wrists from corrected dCBCT data. …”
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Curdlan-Induced Significant Enhancement of Lipid Oxidation Control and Gelling Properties of Low-Salt Marine Surimi Gel Containing Transglutaminase and Lysine by Wenhui Ma, Guangcan Liang, Qiliang Huang, Feng Ling, Weilin Pan, Yungang Cao, Miao Chen

“…However, excessive curdlan amounts (0.6%–1.0%) led to a notable deterioration in the gel performance, causing a more irregular microstructure, the formation of larger cluster-like aggregates, and a negative effect on color. …”
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Porous hydroxyapatite – β-tricalcium phosphate ceramics produced from a rapid sol-gel process by Anna Bertocco, Marinélia Capela, Ana P. F. Caetano, Alessia Nito, Alessandra Quarta, Maria Paula Seabra, Robert C. Pullar

“…Acetate and nitrate precursor salts were compared, to produce bioceramics having different porosities induced via the addition of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) pore-forming agent. 3–10 wt% H2O2 was added, and the resulting bioceramics calcined at 400 and 700 °C. Microstructure, composition, specific surface area and macro/mesoporosity were analysed, and bioactivity and cytotoxicity/biocompatibility evaluated by immersion in simulated body fluid (SBF) and MTT assays on MG63 osteoblast cell lines. …”
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Influence of cellulose nanocrystal formulations on the properties of pregelatinized cornstarch and cornmint essential oil films by Laras Putri Wigati, Ata Aditya Wardana, Francis Ngwane Nkede, Meng Fanze, Mohammad Hamayoon Wardak, M. A. Reshaka Kavindi, Tran Thi Van, Xirui Yan, Fumina Tanaka, Fumihiko Tanaka

“…The different amount of CNC (%) did not have a significant effect on the water solubility, hydrophobicity, color, water vapor permeability, or surface microstructure, as observed by atomic force microscopy. …”
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Fatigue and deformation mechanisms of ultrasonic spot-welded dissimilar joints of a magnesium alloy to a clad aluminum alloy by Soumya Sobhan Dash, Rylan Christopher Fernandes, Xiao Shang, Yu Zou, He Peng, Xianquan Jiang, Xiangfan Fang, Ninshu Ma, Dongyang Li, Daolun Chen

“…A low rare-earth containing ZEK100-O magnesium alloy was welded to AA1230-clad high-strength AA2024-T3 aluminum alloy via solid-state ultrasonic spot welding (USW) to evaluate the microstructure, tensile lap shear strength, and fatigue properties. …”
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Deuterium retention in cold spray tantalum coatings vs. polycrystalline tungsten and tantalum by Mykola Ialovega, Marcos Xavier Navarro-Gonzalez, Régis Bisson, Jay Anderson, Thierry Angot, Tyler Dabney, Cary Forest, Arkadi Kreter, Danah Velez, Evan Willing, Hwasung Yeom, Kumar Sridharan, Oliver Schmitz

“…Enhanced deuterium retention in tantalum (Ta) cold spray coatings, compared to reference polycrystalline tantalum and tungsten materials, has been evaluated using the thermal desorption spectrometry technique. …”
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A comparison of temperature and freeze-thaw effects on high-swelling and low-swelling soils stabilized with xanthan gum by Sahand Fateh, Yasaman Mansourkiaei, Mohammad Mahdi Shalchian, Mahyar Arabani, Meghdad Payan, Payam Zanganeh Ranjbar

“…For this purpose, tests were performed on compaction, compressive strength, free swelling, freezing and thawing, temperature effects, and microstructure to analyze the interaction between soil particles and biopolymer in both soils. …”
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