A Review on the Aging Behavior of BADGE-Based Epoxy Resin by Wei He, Xinshuo Jiang, Rong He, Yuchao Zheng, Dongli Dai, Liang Huang, Xianhua Yao

“…These aging processes lead to irreversible physicochemical changes, manifested as degradation of microstructure, mechanical properties, and dynamic mechanical properties to varying degrees, with performance deterioration becoming increasingly significant over time. …”
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Reactive Spark Plasma Sintering and Oxidation of ZrB₂-SiC and ZrB₂-HfB₂-SiC Ceramic Materials by Elizaveta P. Simonenko, Eugeniy K. Papynov, Oleg O. Shichalin, Anton A. Belov, Ilya A. Nagornov, Tatiana L. Simonenko, Philipp Yu. Gorobtsov, Maria A. Teplonogova, Artem S. Mokrushin, Nikolay P. Simonenko, Nikolay T. Kuznetsov

“…The phase composition and microstructure of the obtained ceramic materials have been subjected to detailed analysis, their electrical conductivity has been evaluated using the four-contact method, and the electron work function has been determined using Kelvin probe force microscopy. …”
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Hydrothermal-calcination synthesis of lithium orthosilicate microspheres for high-temperature CO2 capture by Xicheng Wang, Wentao Xia, Xianda Sun, Yuandong Yang, Xiaohan Ren, Yingjie Li

“…The LiOH@Li2SiO3 precursor could not only maintain the microstructure but also reduce the Li4SiO4 generation temperature, thus improving the morphology as well as the purity of obtained Li4SiO4 microspheres. …”
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Cutting performance and surface integrity during rotary ultrasonic elliptical milling of cast Ni-based superalloy by Zhefei Sun, Yihang Liu, Daxi Geng, Deyuan Zhang, Enze Ying, Runze Liu, Xinggang Jiang

“…Additionally, RUEM generates unique microstructure characteristics on the machined surface instead of the obvious feed marks and material flow in CM. …”
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In Vitro Digestion of Chia Seed Oil Nanoemulsions by Luciana Julio, Greilis Quintero-Gamero, Estefanía Guiotto, Vanesa Ixtaina

“…The particle size distribution, mean diameter, and microstructure were evaluated after in vitro stomach and small intestine simulation according to the INFOGEST method. …”
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Effect of Different Surface Treatments on the Bond Strength of Different Monolithic Zirconia With Dentin by Ahmad Abdulkareem Alnazzawi, Mohammed H. AbdElaziz, Ahmed E. Farghal, Mohamed F. Aldamaty, Sary Borzangy, Sultan Ainoosah, Ahmed Yaseen Alqutaibi

“…Aim: This study investigates the effects of different surface treatments on the microstructure, topography, and shear bond strength (SBS) of monolithic zirconia with varying yttria content (3Y and 5Y). …”
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Oxidative stability and physical properties of model cream-type O/W emulsions structured with candelilla wax and stored at room temperature by Iwona Szymańska, Anna Żbikowska, Sylwia Onacik-Gür, Małgorzata Kowalska

“…The emulsion's primary, secondary, and total degrees of lipid oxidative changes and the microstructure, rheological properties, and physical stability were examined. …”
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Improving gel properties of egg white protein using coconut endosperm dietary fibers modified by ultrasound and dual enzymolysis combined with carboxymethylation or phosphate cross... by Anyu Zhang, Jun Ma, Peiyao Long, Yajun Zheng, Yichan Zhang

“…Addition of CERDF, CERDF-UDEC, and CERDF-UDEPC increased the random coil content of EWPG and rendered its microstructure more granular. CERDF-UDEC and CERDF-UDEPC improved EWPG properties more effectively than unmodified CERDF. …”
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Thermal Conductivity of Sustainable Earthen Materials Stabilized by Natural and Bio-Based Polymers: An Experimental and Statistical Analysis by Rizwan Shoukat, Marta Cappai, Giorgio Pia, Tadeusz Kubaszek, Roberto Ricciu, Łukasz Kolek, Luca Pilia

“…A scanning electron microscope was employed to examine the microstructure of bio-stabilized earthen materials from the samples. …”
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Performance enhancement and mechanism analysis of low-carbon cement-stabilized macadam based on vibratory mixing method by Mengzhen Zhao, Hao Liu, Quanlei Wang, Mingbin Wang, Zhongda Chen, Xuancang Wang

“…The microstructure and cement dispersion uniformity in CSM were analyzed via SEM and EDTA testing. …”
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Improving mechanical performance and reducing CO2 emissions of cement-based composites via one-step synthesis of highly dispersed flake g-C3N4 by Jiaqian Pang, Yangrui Wang, Lingjie Jiang, Haijie He, Bin Wang, Yufei Gao

“…The highly dispersible F-CN is more favorable for accelerating cement hydration and refining the microstructure. Compared with the control and B-CN groups, F-CN increases the 28-day compressive strength of cement paste specimens by 8.65 % and 16.90 %, respectively. …”
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Effect of double aging treatment on the tribological properties of 15-5PH coating on 17-4PH stainless steel by laser cladding by Hongxi Chen, Yanbin Du, Qiang Liang, Wensheng Ma, Jian Tu

“…The effects of both the first and second aging processes on the phase, microstructure, microhardness, and wear resistance of the cladded layer are investigated. …”
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Innovative Bioceramic Based on Hydroxyapatite with Titanium Nanoparticles as Reinforcement for Possible Medical Applications by Dafne Rubi Porras-Herrera, Héctor Herrera-Hernández, José Guadalupe Miranda-Hernández, José Adalberto Castillo-Robles, Eddie Nahúm Armendariz-Mireles, Carlos Adrián Calles-Arriaga, Enrique Rocha-Rangel

“…The biomaterials’ microstructure is completely fine and homogeneous. The biomaterial reinforced with 1 wt. % Ti exhibits the best mechanical behavior. …”
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Biocompatible Inorganic PVD <i>Me</i>SiON Thin Films (<i>Me</i> = Cr or Zr) Used to Enhance the Bond Strength Between NiCr-Based Metallic Frameworks and Ceramic in Dental Restorati... by Mihaela Dinu, Cosmin Mihai Cotrut, Alina Vladescu (Dragomir), Florin Baciu, Anca Constantina Parau, Iulian Pana, Lidia Ruxandra Constantin, Catalin Vitelaru

“…The coating adhesion was evaluated by using standardized scratch testing, while the bond strength was evaluated using a three-point bending test. …”
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Characterization of Biocalcium Microparticles from Saltwater Crocodile (<i>Crocodylus porosus</i>) Bone and Their Potential for Enhancing Fish Bologna Quality by Theeraphol Senphan, Natthapong Mungmueang, Supatra Karnjanapratum, Sutee Wangtueai, Akkasit Jongjareonrak, Suthasinee Yarnpakdee

“…The resulting bone powder was evaluated for physicochemical, microbiological, and molecular properties. …”
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Independent Acidic pH Reactivity of Non-Iron-Fenton Reaction Catalyzed by Copper-Based Nanoparticles for Fluorescent Dye Oxidation by Zakia H. Alhashem, Hasna Abdullah Alali, Shehab A. Mansour, Maha A. Tony, Ashraf H. Farha

“…CuO/Cu₂O hybrid nanoparticles were successfully synthesized through a thermal decomposition route and applied as a heterogeneous catalytic oxidant for a fluorescent dye, namely Basic Violet 10 (BV10) dye. The microstructure and morphology of the prepared catalyst were evaluated via X-ray diffraction (XRD) and a field-emission scanning electron microscope (FE-SEM), respectively. …”
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Adaptive Evolution of <i>Sporosarcina pasteurii</i> Enhances Saline–Alkali Resistance for High-Performance Concrete Crack Repair via MICP by Jieyu Liu, Huaihua Xu, Min Dong, Zilin Cheng, Chenkai Mi, Shuai Sun, Ruiying Zhu, Peipei Han

“…Comparative analysis of growth characteristics (OD₆₀₀), pH variation, urease activity, and specific urease activity revealed that the evolved strain maintained growth kinetics under harsh conditions comparable to the parental strain under normal conditions. Subsequent evaluations demonstrated the evolved strain’s superior salt–alkali tolerance through enhanced enzymatic activity, precipitation yield, particle size distribution, crystal morphology, and microstructure characterization under various saline–alkaline conditions. …”
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Impact of laser shock peening on high-strength aluminum alloys in marine environments by Xiang-Fei Wang, Xiao-Ye Zhou, Jia-Le Mao, Ji-Hua Zhu, Chun Pei

“…LSP induces high strain-rate plastic deformation, resulting in dense dislocation structures and promoting grain refinement mechanisms within the microstructure. A comparative analysis of LSP treatments using laser pulse energies of 1.8 J and 2.6 J reveals that the 1.8 J pulse energy optimally enhances mechanical properties and fatigue resistance. …”
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Development and Characterization of Thermal Protection Gels for Steel Pipelines Transporting Combustible Materials by Jing Li, Jianhua Gong, Jun Shen, Kege Yang, Longhua Tan, Haoyuan Li, Jinlong Zhao

“…Subsequently, water retention, thermal stability and the microstructure of these formulations were analyzed. Finally, the thermal protection performance of the gel formulations was evaluated under the direct impingement of flames or high-temperature smoke. …”
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Electro-discharge deposition of zinc powder on 316L stainless steel: Synthesis, deposition rate, and characterization by Elhuseini Garba, Ahmad Majdi Abdul-Rani, Abdul Azeez Abdu Aliyu, Aliyu Ruwaida, Saad Ali

“…Surface morphology, microstructure and coating thickness were examined through field-emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM) and scanning electron microscope (SEM). …”
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