Novel potential of low calorie plant burger: Functional turkey meat formulation optimized by replacing quinoa, chia, soy, amaranth and peas as vegetable protein and their influence... by Zeinab Erfanian, Marjan Nouri

“…Optimal formulations including quinoa, soybean and amaranth at levels of 0, 12.5 and 25% developed using response surface methodology with a central composite design, emphasizing texture and overall acceptability and also microstructure analyzed through scanning electron microscopy (SEM). …”
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IMPROVEMENT OF MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF CLAY WITH CALCITE AND SILICA FUME: UNCONFINED COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH by Dian Adiputra Purba, Syahril, Sandy D Sagala

“…The enhancement is attributed to the pozzolanic reaction between the additives and the soil, forming calcium silicate hydrate (CSH) and strengthening the soil's microstructure. The findings indicate that calcite and silica fume effectively improve soil stability, offering a promising solution for geotechnical applications. …”
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Effect of Chemical Composition and Annealing Parameters for Advanced Packaging Steel Applications by Yasemin Kılıç, Ramazan Uzun, Ümran Başkaya

“…In this study, the effects of chemical composition and annealing parameters on the phase transformation behavior, microstructure, and mechanical properties of packaging steels were investigated. …”
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Preservation properties of Toona sinensis essential oil-chitosan composite films: A comprehensive study by Yuchen Liu, Mengrui Qu, Kaiyang Cao, Dongying Wang

“…In order to this end, composite films with different concentrations (0.5 %∼2.0 %, v/v) of Toona sinensis essential oil (TSEO)-chitosan (CS) were prepared, and the microstructure, physical properties, and preservative performance of these composite films were evaluated. …”
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Production of Cu-Sn Alloy Coatings Onto AISI 1020 Carbon Steel Substrate Using Sodium Citrate Bath and SPC Electrodeposition by Camila Santos Silva, Antonio Vitor de Castro Braga, Marina Araújo João Lopes da Costa, Jefferson Santos de Gois, Dalva Cristina Baptista do Lago, Lilian Ferreira de Senna

“…Coatings with small grains, high Sn content, a single Cu6Sn5 phase microstructure, and reduced porosity were obtained by increasing F and γ, improving the cathodic current efficiency and charge transfer resistance in the NaCl 3.5%w/v. …”
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Effects of Different Blanching Methods and Freezing Rates on Textural Properties of Prepared Broccoli by ZHAO Yinuo, JIN Xin, BI Jinfeng, XIE Yitong, DU Ting

“…Besides, the microstructure was observed. The results indicated that the optimal process for maintaining the hardness of broccoli was steam blanching followed by freezing at −40 ℃. …”
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Comparative analysis of air permeability between UHPC and epoxy-coated normal concrete for hyperloop tube structures by Dae Sang Kim, Ungjin Kim, Gebremicael Liyew, Chang-young Lee

“…While UHPC is recognized for its exceptionally low permeability due to its dense microstructure, this research explores epoxy-coated conventional concrete as a cost-effective alternative. …”
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Grain disintegration and dynamic recrystallization during impact tests of additively manufactured nickel-based alloy 718 by Anjali Sankar, Manjaiah M, Thomas McCarthy, Jubert Pasco, Stan Kristian Ejera, Clodualdo Aranas

“…Phenomenological material constitutive models, such as the modified versions of Johnson-Cook and Hensel-Spittel models, were developed based on the SHPB test results. Analysis of microstructural evolution under impact conditions highlighted that columnar grains with high Schmid factors tend to undergo preferential activation and dislocation pile-up. …”
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Assessing the effects of supplementary cementitious materials on concrete properties:a review by Almotaseembillah Ahmed

“…It also includes a detailed analysis using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) to study the microstructure. SCMs such as silica fume (SF), metakaolin (MK), and ground granulated blast furnace slag (GGBFS) significantly improve compressive strength, chloride penetration resistance, and microstructural density at certain replacement levels. …”
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A review of utilization of waste polyurethane foam as lightweight aggregate in concrete by R. Roobankumar, M. SenthilPandian

“…After that, performance evaluations focused on fresh properties by slump tests, hardened properties by compressive strength and density, and microstructure analysis by scanning electron microscopy are presented. …”
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Optimization of Magnetic Field-Assisted Laser Cladding Based on Hierarchical Analysis and Gray Correlation Method by Long Jiang, Kang Qi, Haitao Zhang, Youliang Yu, Qinpeng Sun

“…The optimized laser cladding layer shows a reduced microstructure size and enhanced wear resistance, indicating the effectiveness of the optimization approach.…”
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The impact of the internal hydrophobisation on the properties and durability of cement-based materials by Materak Kalina, Wieczorek Alicja, Koniorczyk Marcin

“…Internal hydrophobization is an effective method for enhancing water resistance by incorporating hydrophobic agents directly into the cement matrix. The research evaluates the effects of this technique on cement hydration and microstructure of cement paste, as well as, capillary water absorption, compressive strength, resistance to freeze-thaw cycles and water penetration under pressure in concrete. …”
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Application of small punch test to estimate mechanical behaviour of SUS304 austenitic stainless steel by The Yen Doan, Hang Thi Pham

“…Although heat treatment has an insignificant effect on the microstructure and hardness of the material, the mechanical properties of the material in the small punch test are greatly reduced after heat treatment. …”
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The Effect of Pertlite Nanoparticles on the Tensile Properties of NR/HDPE Composite and Optimization of its Composition Using Response Surface Method by S.M. Aghanejad, J. Ghanbari

“…Furthermore, scanning electron microscopy was utilized to inspect the microstructure of the nanocomposite samples, and to evaluate the efficacy of the mixing method. …”
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Effectiveness of UHPC Jackets in Pier Retrofitting for Lateral Load Resistance by Zoi G. Ralli, Roberto Salazar Gonzalez, Stavroula J. Pantazopoulou

“…It presents superior mechanical properties and deformation resilience, enabled by the distributed fibers and the dense microstructure, providing corrosion resistance and a maintenance-free service life. …”
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Preparation and Characterization of Temperature-Sensitive Gel Plugging Agent by Fengbao Liu, Da Yin, Jinsheng Sun, Xiao Luo, Xianbin Huang

“…The core displacement experiment shows that the highest sealing rate of the system is 97%, and the breakthrough pressure can reach 2.5 MPa at this time. The microstructure of the gel system was tested by infrared, and it was found that the gel system had strong hydrogen bonding and the gel had good stability. …”
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Applying Feasibility Investigation of Resin Modifying Agent in Asphalt Pavement Materials by Lijing Chu, Yi Li, Linghui Huang, Jingyu Qiu, Xiaolong Sun, Zhi Cang, Jianbing Lv

“…The molecular crystal structure of the modifying material was characterized by using the X-ray diffraction test (XRD). The microstructure and element composition of PA6 was investigated through focused ion beam scanning electron microscopy (FIB-SEM). …”
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Drying Characteristics and Rheological Properties of Basa Fish Surimi by Dual-Frequency Ultrasound Combined Vacuum Drying by SUN Haoran, DONG Shubei, XUE Wenjie, LIU Yunhong

“…To study the enhancing effect of dual-frequency ultrasound combined with vacuum drying on the drying of basa fish surimi, we evaluated the dehydration pattern, water status, microstructure and rheological properties of the surimi during vacuum drying under different ultrasound power-frequency combinations. …”
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The Effect of SiC Nanoparticles’ content on Mechanical Properties and Wear Behavior of A380 Aluminum Alloy Nanocomposite Produced by Powder Metallurgy Method by A. Mohammadi, M. Alipour

“…The wear resistance was evaluated by pin-on-disk method. The greatest hardness of the samples was related to the aluminum alloy containing 0.5 wt.% SiC nanoparticles. …”
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Preparation of Dicalcium Phosphate Anhydrous (Monetite) Biological Coating on Titanium by Spray-Drying Method by Xingling Shi, Chao Zhao, Lingli Xu, Qingliang Wang

“…After repeating the process over 100 times, a compact coating was fabricated. The microstructure, chemical composition, wettability, and in vitro bioactivity of the coating were analyzed and evaluated. …”
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