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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Investigating fretting wear behavior of LPBF processed AlSi10Mg alloy under variable frequency and heat treatment conditions by Rashmi Saragur Nanjundaiah, Shrikantha Sasihithlu Rao, K. Praveenkumar, Chithirai Pon Selvan, T. Ram Prabhu, S. Sahay, Geetha Manivasagam, Arunkumar Shettigar, G.C. Manjunath Patel

“…Results indicated that the as-built samples exhibited superior resistance against fretting wear across all tested frequencies, a phenomenon attributed to their refined microstructure and higher dislocation density (FWHM: 0.213). …”
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Fabrication effect on SLM and cast Inconel 718 properties for energy conversion by Hafiz Muzammil Irshad, Ameeq Farooq, Muhammad Ammar, Abbas Saeed Hakeem, Bilal Anjum Ahmed, Samaneh Shahgaldi, Muhammad Ali Ehsan, Khalid Askar

“…This study investigates the effect of fabrication methods on the microstructural, mechanical, and electrochemical durability of nickel alloy IN718, aiming to establish it as a cost-effective electrode material for direct seawater electrolysis using renewable energy sources. …”
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Cold sintering process with DMSO as a transient liquid for efficient improvement of thermoelectric properties in silver selenide by Wanida Duangsimma, Kiettipong Banlusan, Supree Pinitsoontorn

“…Unlike conventional sintering methods that require high temperatures and long processing times, CSP with DMSO enables densification at significantly lower temperatures while simultaneously tuning the microstructure and carrier transport properties. Bulk Ag2Se samples were fabricated with varying DMSO concentrations (5–12 %) and sintering temperatures (190 °C, 220 °C, and 250 °C) to evaluate the influence of these parameters on thermoelectric performance. …”
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Fabrication of Hyaluronan-Poly(vinylphosphonic acid)-Chitosan Hydrogel for Wound Healing Application by Dang Hoang Phuc, Nguyen Thi Hiep, Do Ngoc Phuc Chau, Nguyen Thi Thu Hoai, Huynh Chan Khon, Vo Van Toi, Nguyen Dai Hai, Bui Chi Bao

“…Firstly, the component ratio of hydrogel was studied to optimize the reaction effectiveness. Next, its microstructure was observed by light microscope. The chemical interaction in hydrogel was evaluated by nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy and Fourier transform-infrared spectroscopy. …”
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Intravoxel incoherent motion and diffusion kurtosis imaging for subtype differentiation in salivary gland tumors: a diagnostic performance study by Jinru Yu, Huimin Huang, Jiawen Gao, Han Zhang, Shuo Shao, Ning Zheng

“…Conclusion IVIM and DKI synergistically enhance the preoperative differentiation of SGT subtypes by quantifying tumor microstructure and perfusion. Combined parameters outperform individual metrics, offering a non-invasive tool to guide clinical decision-making.…”
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Estudio del comportamiento mecánico de un sistema recubierto mediante simulación computacional del ensayo de rayado//Mechanical Behavior study of a coated system by computer simula... by Eduardo A. Pérez Ruiz, Luis Iván Negrín Hernández, Roberto Martins de Souza

“…The results obtained depend of the variables including mechanical properties and geometry of indenter, loading, displacement, material properties in the system as hardness, elastic modulus, microstructure, roughness surface, thickness, among others, which are indicated in ASTM C1624 / 05. …”
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Radar-equivalent snowpack: reducing the number of snow layers while retaining their microwave properties and bulk snow mass by J. Meloche, N. R. Leroux, B. Montpetit, V. Vionnet, C. Derksen

“…<p>Snow water equivalent (SWE) retrieval from Ku-band radar measurements is possible with complex retrieval algorithms involving prior information on the snowpack microstructure and a microwave radiative transfer model to link backscatter measurements to snow properties. …”
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Effect and Underlying Mechanism of Degree of Gelatinization of Potato Starch on Emulsion Stability by LIAO Jinxian, ZHAO Ruixuan, LIU Qiannan, LIU Wei, LIU Shucheng, WEI Shuai, HU Honghai

“…The effect of DSG on the stability of the emulsions was evaluated by through measurement of the storage stability, Fourier transform infrared spectra (FTIR), Turbiscan stability index (TSI), particle size, microstructure, and rheological properties. …”
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Establishment of Microwave Drying Dynamic Model for Foshou Leaves Powder and Analysis of Quality Characteristics by Hui SUN, Bo ZHANG, Jianghong ZHOU, Zhenyi XU, Zhixing MAO, Yuxiang WANG, Jie PANG

“…To enhance the drying efficiency and quality of Foshou leaf powder, this investigation assessed the effects of intermittent drying modes, microwave power, and load amount on its drying attributes and sensory qualities, utilizing dry basis moisture content, rate of dehydration, and sensory evaluations as benchmarks. The objective was to identify the most favorable drying conditions while also compare the variances in microstructure, color, chlorophyll concentration, hygroscopicity, solubility, and tea polyphenol between Foshou leaf powders dried using hot air and microwave techniques. …”
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Moderate static magnetic fields prevent estrogen deficiency-induced bone loss: Evidence from ovariectomized mouse model and small sample size randomized controlled clinical trial. by Shenghang Wang, Jiancheng Yang, Yunpeng Wei, Chao Cai, Shuai Chen, Youde Wu, Xiao Li, Lilei Sun, Xianglin Li, Ming Gong, Jianhua Zhou, Yawei Hu, Wang Zhang, Zengfeng Guo, Jiacheng Liao, Chunling Luo, Xiaosu Bai, Xinle Luo, Liming Duan, Ting Huyan, Zhouqi Yang, Min Wei, Yanwen Fang, Hao Zhang, Peng Shang

“…At the animal level, the effect of MMF exposure for 8 weeks on estrogen deficiency-induced bone loss was investigated by evaluating bone microstructure, mechanical properties, and bone conversion using ovariectomized (OVX) mice. …”
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Preparation and characterization of coal-based graphite from Huyan mountain anthracite by high-temperature simulation. by Gaojian Chen, Daiyong Cao, Fengchu Liao, Hongsheng He, Anmin Wang, Simai Peng

“…This study systematically investigates the graphitization behavior of high-metamorphic anthracite from Huyan Mountain (Shanxi, China) under extreme thermal conditions (2100-3000 °C) through integrated experimental and microstructural analyses. Acid-washed and demineralized coal samples, with or without Fe₂O₃ catalyst, were subjected to controlled thermal treatment to evaluate structural evolution and catalytic effects. …”
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Misfit in Inconel-Type Superalloy by Pavel Strunz, Martin Petrenec, Vadim Davydov, Jaroslav Polák, Přemysl Beran

“…An important parameter for the characterization of microstructural changes in nickel base superalloys is the misfit - the relative difference between lattice parameters of γ matrix and γ′ precipitates. …”
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Nuclear Magnetic Resonance in Tire Waste Mortars by Marta Ioana Moldoveanu, Daniela Lucia Manea, Elena Jumate, Raluca Iștoan, Radu Fechete, Tudor Panfil Toader

“…The formulation with 3.5% NHL and 5% rubber granules exhibited optimal microstructural characteristics. These results reveal that NMR is a valuable, non-destructive tool for monitoring cementitious material evolution and supporting the use of tire-derived waste in eco-innovative mortar designs.…”
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Finite Element Simulation and Process Analysis for Hot-Forming WE43 Magnesium Alloy Fasteners: Comparison of Crystal Plasticity with Traditional Method by Anqi Jiang, Yuanming Huo, Zixin Zhou, Zhenrong Yan, Yue Sun

“…Comparative analyses with conventional finite element methods reveal that the crystal plasticity finite element method effectively captures the influence of microstructural evolution on macroscopic deformation. …”
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Frictional wear properties of different nano La2O3 composite FeCoNiCrMo high-entropy alloy coatings under soil conditions by Zuyang Li, Wengang Chen, Dongyang Li, Jiawei Yang, Yao Zhang, Xiaodong Yang, Binggui Dai, Jihao Zhang, Zhaoling Qiu

“…In order to mitigate the problem of wear during the working process of earth-touching implements, in this study, nano La2O3-doped HEA (FeCoNiCrMo) coatings with different dopant contents were fabricated on the surface of 65Mn steel by laser cladding technology, Effects of the coatings on tribological properties of 65Mn steel were investigated in both dry ambient and dry soil environments. The microstructure, chemical composition, hardness, and tribological properties of the wear-resistant La2O3-doped composite coatings were evaluated. …”
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Influence of Reflow Cycles of the Pb–Free/Pb Hybrid Assembly Process on the IMCs Growth Interface of Micro-Solder Joints by Xinyuan He, Qi Zhang, Qiming Cui, Yifan Bai, Lincheng Fu, Zicong Zhao, Chuanhang Zou, Yong Wang

“…However, constrained process compatibility during single or multiple reflow protocols amplifies structural heterogeneity in solder joints and accelerates dynamic microstructural evolution, thereby elevating interfacial reliability risks at solder joint interfaces. …”
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K-Ar illite-mica age constraints on the formation and reactivation history of the El Doctor fault zone, central Mexico by Diana Elizabeth Garduño-Martínez, Teresa Pi Puig, Jesús Solé, Michelangelo Martini, Jorge René Alcalá-Martínez

“…The mesostructural and microstructural analyses, supported by K-Ar geochronologic data, permitted reconstruct of the crystallization history of phyllosilicate phases related to the tectonic activity of the shear zone. …”
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Development and functional characterization of melissa essential oil fortified k-carrageenan-based active packaging films by Saurabh Bhatia, Muhammad Jawad, Ahmed Al-Harrasi, Yasir Abbas Shah, Talha Shireen Khan, Esra Koca, Levent Yurdaer Aydemir, Dinu Thomas Thekkuden, Faisal Imam, Naif Al-Harbi

“…Overall, the results indicate a relatively consistent microstructure. The thermal analysis revealed that the increase in MEO concentration leads to a noticeable improvement in the film's thermal stability.…”
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Effect of ultrasonic surface rolling processing on surface integrity and mechanical properties of ZL205A alloy by Hui-Hu Lu, Jian-Shan Han, Guang Li, Yi-Dong Zhang, Ling-Yun Du, Yan-Lan Li, Da-Hui Chen

“…This study investigates the effects of ultrasonic surface rolling process (USRP) parameters—static pressure, feed speed, ultrasonic amplitude, and rolling passes—on the surface integrity, mechanical properties, and microstructural evolution of T6 heat-treated ZL205A Al–Cu alloy. …”
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