Effect of guar gum as a stabilizer on the physicochemical, textural, and sensory characteristics of liquid Kashk (a traditional dairy product) by Maryam Ghaderi-Ghahfarokhi, Roya Mohammadnezhad, Mehdi Zarei, Mohammad Sadegh Arab

“…Scanning electron microscopy revealed that guar gum promoted a more compact microstructure and reduced pore size in ILK. Sensory evaluations revealed that all formulations maintained acceptable color and appearance throughout storage, with no adverse effects on taste or odor attributable to adding guar gum. …”
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Preparation and characterization of biodegradable flexible polyurethane foam containing acetylated tapioca starch and Castor oil by Mohammad Reza Abdollahi Moghaddam, Maryam Mahdavi, Adel Beigbabaee, Mohsen Heidary, Mohammad Ali Hesarinejad

“…These foams incorporated acetylated tapioca starch as a filler and castor oil, and their properties were evaluated. Experiments assessed how varying concentrations of acetylated starch (0, 15, 30, 45, and 60 wt%) and castor oil (0, 10, 20, and 30 wt%) affected the foams’ density, tensile properties, compression set, moisture absorption, biodegradability, and microstructure. …”
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Performance of engineered cementitious composites containing high volume of ceramic powder and magnetized water by Khalid A. Eltawil, Mostafa M. Keshta, Mohamed M. Yousry Elshikh, Waleed E. El-Demerdash, Osama Youssf

“…Several fresh and hardened properties of ECC mixtures were measured, including workability, compressive strength, and water absorption. Microstructure analyses were also conducted on selected ECC mixes to closely investigate the effect of the applied variables. …”
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Structural and magneto-elastic properties of samarium doped cobalt–nickel ferrite ceramics obtained by spark plasma sintering by Mario German Ibuado, Renee Joselin Sáenz-Hernández, Carlos Roberto Santillan-Rodriguez, Jose Andres Matutes-Aquino, María Cristina Grijalva-Castillo

“…The composition, structure, and microstructure of the nanoparticles and pellets were characterized by different techniques such as X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, and transmission electron microscopy. …”
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Impact of Freezing and Freeze Drying on <i>Lactobacillus rhamnosus</i> GG Survival: Mechanisms of Cell Damage and the Role of Pre-Freezing Conditions and Cryoprotectants by Junyan Wang, Peng Wu, Sushil Dhital, Aibing Yu, Xiao Dong Chen

“…Although numerous studies have investigated the effectiveness of various protective agents in mitigating environmental stresses on bacterial cells and improving their survival during freeze drying, there is limited understanding of how freezing parameters impact the process by influencing ice crystal formation and bacterial cell microstructure. Therefore, this study systematically evaluates the effects of freeze-thawing and freeze-drying processes on the survival and metabolic activity of LGG. …”
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Porosity of Geopolymers Using Complementary Techniques of Image Analysis and Physical Adsorption of Gases by Carlos A. Rosas-Casarez, Ramón Corral-Higuera, Susana P. Arredondo-Rea, José M. Gómez-Soberón, Manuel J. Chinchillas-Chinchillas, Margarita Rodríguez-Rodríguez, Manuel J. Pellegrini-Cervantes, Jesús M. Bernal-Camacho

“…It was observed that GM_FA_325 has the lowest total porosity, resulting in a denser and more compact microstructure, which is a key factor in its mechanical performance and potential applications as an eco-friendly construction material for coatings and precast elements such as blocks, panels, and similar products. …”
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Intravenous Administration of sRNA Nanoparticles for Treatment of Osteoporosis in Mice by Xuemeng Mu, Xinyi Du, Huitian Han, Fei Liu, Zhifa Zheng, Jing Hao, Lijin Liu, Su Liu, Ze Wei, Changfa Huang, Annan Liang, Wei Zou, Lina Zhao, Zhihong Wu, Jia Zhang

“…In OVX mice, LNP-sRNA significantly improved bone mineral density (BMD), trabecular microstructure, and biomechanical strength. Safety assessments revealed no systemic toxicity. …”
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Effect of Low-salt Curing on the Quality of Crisp Grass Carp after Freeze-thaw Treatment by Xiaoqi ZHUANG, Qiaoyu LIU, Zeqian LIN, Yanyan YAO, Min QIAN, Xiangluan LI, Weidong BAI, Hao DONG

“…Following a 24 h freezing period, water-holding capacity, color, lipid oxidation, carbonyl content, total sulfhydryl content, SDS-PAGE profiles, microstructure, and myofibrillar protein structure were evaluated. …”
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A comprehensive report of the clinical and mutational profiles of 30 Iranian malignant infantile osteopetrosis patients by Akbar Amirfiroozy, Maryam Naghinejad, Azim Rezamand, Hamid Farhangi, Zahra Golchehre, Hossein Jalali, Mohammad Taheri, Mohammad Keramatipour

“…This study aimed to evaluate the clinical symptoms and genetic causes of 30 patients (probands) who suffered from malignant infantile osteopetrosis, a subtype of this disorder. …”
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p-CuGaO2/β-Ga2O3 interfaces: A high-throughput approach for interface prediction and generation for power device applications by Chowdam Venkata Prasad, Jang Hyeok Park, Qui Thanh Hoai Ta, Kyong Jae Kim, Ho Jung Jeon, Muzaffar Ali Mir, Mohsin Raza, Nguyen Ngoc Tri, Honggyun Kim, Madani Labed, You Seung Rim

“…Annealing temperature impacts the microstructure, stoichiometry, optical, electrical, and transport properties of p-CuGaO2/β-Ga2O3 HJs. …”
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Effects of Packaging Methods and Wheat Varieties on Starch Aging in Wine-brewed Steamed Bread during Storage by Xiaoyuan LIU, Qiuyi CHEN, Jiaxin SUN, Hongfei YU, jianqiu TU, Nan XIA

“…The changes in moisture, texture characteristics, starch order, microstructure, and sensory quality during the storage period were analyzed. …”
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Estimating the occurrence of chum salmon <i>Oncorhynchus keta</i> of artificial origin on spawning grounds in the rivers and lakes of Iturup Island by M. Yu. Stekolshchikova, E. G. Akinicheva, Y. A. Batiuk, I. A. Varaksin

“…The otoliths of chum salmon were collected for analysis from the spawning grounds in 6 rivers and lake-river systems of the Okhotsk Sea coast in the northern part of Iturup Island and at the slaughter point of salmon hatcheries from 2012 to 2022. Microstructure of otoliths from 8229 fish individuals, including 2709 specimens of сhum salmon, was examined to identify the tagged fish. …”
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Relationship between renal function and prognosis of Chinese proliferative diabetic retinopathy patients undergoing the first vitrectomy: protocol for a prospective cohort study by Chunyan Lei, Meixia Zhang, Keren Zhang, Tiancong Chang, Qibo Ran

“…The variation will be described and evaluated using the χ² test or Kruskal-Wallis test. …”
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Experimental on effect of steel slag activator on mechanical properties and durability of offshore concrete by Chenfeng Ye

“…Overall, the three activators—desulfurization ash, desulfurization gypsum, and sodium sulfate—enhanced the activity of steel slag, thereby improving the microstructure, mechanical properties, and durability of offshore concrete.…”
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A functional dual responsive CMC/OHA/SA/TOB hydrogel as wound dressing to enhance wound healing by Jiajun Xiao, Yanming Liang, Ting Sun, Ming Liu, Xiaoning He

“…Hydrogel cross-linking was verified by infrared spectroscopy, and the microstructure was examined with scanning electron microscopy. …”
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Pore size characterization of Cretaceous ironstone by low-field nuclear magnetic resonance technique by A.A. Ige-Adeyeye, O.B. Olatinsu, V.C. Ozebo, L. Esteban

“…The microstructure of Cretaceous ironstone samples of Yewa within Eastern Dahomey Basin in Southwest Nigeria, has been investigated using low-field nuclear magnetic resonance and conventional porosity measurements. …”
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Unlocking the Potential of RFA and Stabilizers in High Moisture Geotechnical Applications by Kaiqing Zhou, Xuliang Wang, Jun Hu, Qinxi Dong, Hui Zeng

“…PSD analysis further confirms that increasing stabilizer content enhances particle aggregation, while SEM observations visually illustrate a denser microstructure. These findings provide a feasible solution for waste soft soil treatment and resource utilization of construction debris, as well as critical technical support and theoretical guidance for geotechnical engineering practices in high-moisture environments.…”
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Vertical Hot-Melt Extrusion: The Next Challenge in Innovation by Maël Gallas, Ghouti Medjahdi, Pascal Boulet, Victoire de Margerie

“…The extrudates were characterized by powder X-ray diffraction (PXRD) and small-angle X-ray scattering (SAXS) to evaluate crystallinity and microstructure. In vitro dissolution tests were performed under sink conditions using USP Apparatus II to assess drug release profiles. …”
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Study of mechanisms of crack formation on tungsten composites using the three-point method by M.V. Lebedieva, D. Terentyev, А. Лінкова, S.V. Lebediev

“…The aim of this study was evaluated the ductile-to-brittle transition temperature (DBTT) and microstructure of miniaturized tungsten composites by three point bending method. …”
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Study on iron removal and phase transition behavior of titanium gypsum in acidic solution by GUAN Xuemao, ZHANG Zihan, LIU Songhui, ZHU Jianping

“…The phases of the products were identified， and the iron removal rate and gypsum content were quantitatively evaluated to characterize the efficiency of iron removal. …”
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