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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Non-Invasive Diagnosis and Monitoring of Diabetic Nephropathy: Assessment of Renal Function and Fibrosis by Diffusion Kurtosis Imaging by Yuan JL, Hu LA, Wang XY, Shi ZY, Chen T, Huang XZ, Wu Y, Cai QJ, Yang ZX, Chen XY, Yuan L, Zhang Y

“…MK may also help track treatment response, offering a way to monitor improvements in kidney microstructure following therapies.Keywords: diabetes mellitus, diabetic nephropathy, diffusion kurtosis imaging, magnetic resonance imaging, mean kurtosis…”
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Study on the carbonation resistance of sulphoaluminate cement grouting materials enhanced by acrylamide in-situ polymerization modification by Guangling Shi, Hucheng Chai, Liya Zhao, Songhui Liu, Zhiying Guo, Haibo Zhang

“…SAC was modified with varying AM dosages (0–40 %), and the carbonation depth, mechanical properties, and microstructure were evaluated after different carbonation periods. …”
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Mechanisms governing the enhanced strain tolerance of segmented APS-TBCs by Liuyu Yang, Yiwen Chen, Dingjun Li, Peng Jiang

“…The discoveries in this study contribute towards comprehending microstructure design and selection of APS-TBCs.…”
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Diffusivities and atomic mobilities in fcc Ni–Mo–Nb alloys: high-throughput experiments and calculations by Meifang Tang, Huixin Liu, Xiangyang Yin, Shiyi Wen, Yong Du

“…It should be noted that the present diffusion investigation is pivotal for predicting microstructure evolutions and designing desired properties for advanced Ni-based superalloys and cemented carbides.…”
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HTPB propellant aging mechanisms and safety characteristics: microscopic structural changes, thermal stability, and self-accelerating decomposition temperature by Xi-chen Liu, Yi-min Luo, Wen-jiang Li, Fei-yang Xu, Xing-liang Wu, Qiang Li, Da-bin Liu

“…In this study, Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Thermogravimetric Analysis (TG), and Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) were employed to evaluate the microstructural and thermal stability changes in HTPB propellant due to aging. …”
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Influence of Commercial Saturated Monoglyceride, Mono-/Diglycerides Mixtures, Vegetable Oil, Stirring Speed, and Temperature on the Physical Properties of Organogels by Omar Gerardo Rocha-Amador, Jose Alberto Gallegos-Infante, Qingrong Huang, Nuria Elizabeth Rocha-Guzman, Martha Rocio Moreno-Jimenez, Ruben F. Gonzalez-Laredo

“…The objective of this study was to evaluate the influence of gelator, vegetable oil, stirring speed, and temperature on the physical properties of obtained organogels. …”
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Assessing pteropod shell dissolution to advance ocean monitoring techniques: a methods comparison of SEM, CT, and light microscopy by Bryce E. Koester, Bryce E. Koester, John C. Handley, John C. Handley, Maven Mercado, Maven Mercado, Owen A. Goodchild, Owen A. Goodchild, Rosie L. Oakes, Rosie L. Oakes, Rosie L. Oakes, Jocelyn A. Sessa, Jocelyn A. Sessa

“…Although the genera Heliconoides and Limacina have different shell microstructures, the relationship between LDX and SEM dissolution did not vary by species. …”
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Formulation Optimization of Liquid Rapid-Freezing Cryopreservation Solution and Its Application Effectiveness on Tilapia by Ting DUNA, Lanqing PENG, Fanwei DAI, Feiping CHEN, Zheng LUO, Qiongyao WANG, Hailin Yue, Jijun Gong, Mingqiang YE

“…The effects of the four freezing methods on tilapia quality were further investigated using low-field nuclear magnetic resonance (LF-NMR) for water distribution analysis and microscopic/SEM observations of muscle microstructure.【Result】The optimal cryoprotectant formulation comprised 20.00% ethanol, 10.19% propylene glycol, 8.00% NaCl, and 15.00% betaine (mass percentages relative to total solution). …”
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Multiresponse optimization applied to friction-stir processing to enhance wear and corrosion performance in Al–Si alloys by Denner Traiano, Silvia do Nascimento Rosa, Luciano Augusto Lourençato, Angel Sánchez Roca, Mario César Sánchez Orozco, Hipólito Domingo Carvajal Fals

“…The proposed model offers a reliable method to optimize FSP, leading to aluminum surfaces with superior microstructure, hardness, wear resistance and corrosion resistance.…”
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Optimization of rice husk ash-based alkali activated composites (AAC) blended with bauxite and GGBS for sustainable building materials by Kalyan Kumar Moulick, Amit Shiuly, Soumya Bhattacharjya, Debasis Sau

“…The result revealed critical microstructural features such as gel phases and partial crystallinity, contributing to the material’s strength and durability. …”
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Environmentally sustainable epoxy nanocomposite coating reinforced with chitosan derived nitrogen doped graphene for enhanced corrosion resistance and mechanical performance by Marwa Adel, Dalia S. Fathy, Osama Abo El-eneen

“…Abstract The current study evaluates the anticorrosive performance of Epoxy coating augmented with a distinctive, environmentally safe, nitrogen-doped graphene. …”
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Study on Filter Cake Removal Fluid of EZFLOW Weak Gel Drilling Fluid by Haohan Hu, Youlin Hu, Xuejing Weng

“…The rheological mechanism was investigated through microstructural characterization, revealing that the microstructure comprises a reversible network structure with sol particles either encapsulated within the network or embedded at nodal points. …”
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Multishell Diffusion MRI Reflects Improved Physical Fitness Induced by Dance Intervention by Alzbeta Sejnoha Minsterova, Patricia Klobusiakova, Sylvie Kropacova, Lubomira Novakova, Lubos Brabenec, Zuzana Balazova, Roman Grmela, Alena Skotakova, Lenka Svobodova, Irena Rektorova

“…We detected associations between improved physical fitness and changes in diffusion tensor imagining (DTI) measures in the whole white matter (WM) skeleton and in the corticospinal tract and the superior longitudinal fascicle despite the fact that no significant differences in changes to the WM microstructure were found between the two groups.…”
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Blended brown coal and Class F fly ash based geopolymer by Md. Hamidul Islam, David Law, Yulin Patrisia, Chamila Gunasekara

“…To address these issues this study examines the compressive strength and microstructural evolution of BCFA and Class F fly ash (FA) blended geopolymer mortar at 80 °C curing. …”
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