Antibacterial Properties of Plasma-activated Water on Escherichia coli and Its Effect on Storage Quality of Duck Fillets by Shilong JU, Junqi LI, Lanting DENG, Liyuan NIU, Daodong PAN, Lihui DU

“…The antibacterial activity of PAW was evaluated by analyzing its active substances, and examining the reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels, Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, and microstructure changes of Escherichia coli (E. coli) treated with PAW. …”
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Caracterización de bentonitas y zeolitas sin tratamiento como refuerzo en materiales compuestos de matriz polimérica//Characterization of untreated zeolites and bentonites as reinf... by Francisco Jesús Mondelo‐García, Liaqat Alí‐Shah, Francisco Jesús‐Almeida, José Luis Valín‐Rivera, María Grasa da-Silva‐Valenzuela, Francisco Rolando Valenzuela‐Díaz, Yosvani Guerra‐Silva, Frank Pérez‐Rodríguez

“…These materials were evaluated for physical and chemical assay techniques such as X-ray fluorescence, X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, moisture, cation exchange capacity, absorption and swelling aqueous<br />diluent. …”
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Research on frost resistance and life prediction of fly ash manufactured sand concrete under negative temperature curing by Li Gong, Tao Ran, Yanzhong Bu, Tianle Xu, Xuehao Zhao

“…This study designed manufactured sand concrete with different FA content (0 %, 10 %, 15 %, 20 %) and conducted freeze-thaw cycle tests on concrete cured under −5°C and 20°C to investigate the impact of FA dosage on the frost resistance and microstructure of manufactured sand concrete in high-altitude cold regions. …”
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Effects of Electroacupuncture on Syt3 and GluA2 in Rats With Limb Spasms After Intracerebral Hemorrhage by Xudong Lu, Huiling Ren, Hequn Chen, Guosheng Shi, Xuanbo Luo, Kai Liu, Qinglin Zhao, Dawei Zhao, Changfa Li, Wei Bu

“…Transmission electron microscopy was utilized to examine the microstructure of neurons and synapses. Results Compared to the ICH group, rats in the EA group showed reduced muscle tone in the left limbs and significant improvement in neurological deficits and motor function. …”
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Modelo matemático para la caracterización del envejecimiento del acero 12Cr1MoV superenvejecido a partir del efecto Barkhausen // Mathematical model to characterize the ageing on o... by Frank de los Reyes‐Rodríguez, Julio Capó‐Sánchez, Eduardo Franco‐Fidalgo

“…</p><p><br />Key words: non destructives testing, magnetic Barkhausen noise, microstructure, steels.</p>…”
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Effect of Li content on precipitation behavior and mechanical properties of Al–Cu–Li alloys under aging treatment by Pengcheng Chen, Xiwu Li, Kai Wen, Ying Li, Qilong Liu, Chenyang Xun, Wei Xiao, Bin Zhou, Lizhen Yan, Zhihui Li, Yongan Zhang, Baiqing Xiong

“…The alloys were studied through hardness testing, tensile property evaluation, transmission electron microscopy (TEM), three-dimensional atom probe (3DAP) analysis and density functional theory (DFT) calculations to establish correlations between microstructural evolution and mechanical performance. …”
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Caracterización física con difractogramas e hinchamiento de bentonitas organofílicas para adicionar a materiales compuestos poliméricos//Physical characterization with difractogram... by Francisco Jesús Mondelo‐García, Francisco Jesús‐Almeida, Flavio Manuel‐Sousa, José Luís Valín‐Rivera, María Grasa da‐Silva‐Valenzuela, Francisco Rolando Valenzuela‐Díaz

“…These materials are comparatively evaluated by diffraction ray X and swelling Foster in organic solvents. …”
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Discrete Element Simulation of Roadway Stability in an Efflorescent Oxidation Zone by Qifeng Zhao, Nong Zhang, Rui Peng, Guichen Ll, Changliang Han, Yu Guo

“…This paper analyses the variable physical mechanics and microstructural characteristics of efflorescent-oxidised coal rock using the UDEC numerical simulation software. …”
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Sourdough fermentation and red lentil protein enrichment as sustainable valorization of pasta by-products to make new pasta by Alessandro Stringari, Ali Zein Alabiden Tlais, Andrea Polo, Hana Ameur, Tiziana De Micheli, Nicoletta Aquaro, Emanuele Zannini, Marco Gobbetti, Raffaella Di Cagno

“…Confocal laser scanning microscopy showed that the new pasta had a similar microstructure compared to the traditional semolina counterpart. …”
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A Nanoindentation Approach to Investigating Dislocation Density in Additive-Manufactured SS316L-Graded Lattice Structures by Kamal Sleem, Gabriele Grima, Marcello Cabibbo

“…Components were fabricated using laser powder bed fusion with 316L stainless steel. The microstructural analysis revealed that the distribution of mechanical deformation across the bodies of the parts was higher in the reduced-size GLS compared to that obtained for the GLS. …”
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Influence of crystallographic orientations and nanovoid on the plastic mechanism and damage behavior of single-crystal tungsten under shock by Ziyi Li, Wensheng Liu, Yunzhu Ma, Chaoping Liang

“…These mechanisms and the associated microstructural evolution explain the anisotropic spallation behavior and provide insights into the rapid decline in spall strength for specific orientations.…”
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Experimental characterization and atomistic simulation of grain boundary segregation in Mg-Y alloys by Qianying Shi, Vaidehi Menon, Liang Qi, John Allison

“…To achieve a more fundamental understanding on how Y addition affects the microstructural evolution and mechanical properties, the Y segregation behavior at grain boundaries was investigated in Mg-1wt.…”
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Enhanced mechanical properties of a nickel-based superalloy by regulating laves and δ phases via hot rolling deformation by Jianhui Wei, Yanghuanzi Li, Changchang Liu, Shengnan Ma, Ji Gu, Min Lu, Min Song

“…The relationship between the microstructural evolution and the mechanical properties of the alloy was discussed. …”
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Influence of Mn on nanobainite formation kinetics and austenite retention in Al-added medium-Mn steels subjected to hybrid isothermal annealing by Mateusz Morawiec, Jarosław Opara, Adam Skowronek, Alireza Kalhor, Aleksandra Kozłowska, Anna Wojtacha, Adam Grajcar

“…This study investigates the bainite transformation kinetics, microstructural evolution, and mechanical properties of Al-alloyed 3MnNb and 4MnNb multiphase steels subjected to a novel hybrid heat treatment. …”
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Eco-Friendly Improvement of Comprehensive Engineering Properties of Collapsible Loess Using Guar Gum Biopolymer by Yuesong Zheng, Tianhao Li, Daokun Qi, Xiaojuan Xi, Fengzu Peng, Shijun Ding, Zhibao Nie, Xin Hu, Gaowen Zhao, Bo Xiao, Yake Tang, Wenhui Wang

“…The water stability of soil samples was evaluated by both cube and sphere crumb tests. SEM and EDS analyses were also conducted to determine the microstructural and mineral changes in soil. …”
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Fatigue and deformation mechanisms of ultrasonic spot-welded dissimilar joints of a magnesium alloy to a clad aluminum alloy by Soumya Sobhan Dash, Rylan Christopher Fernandes, Xiao Shang, Yu Zou, He Peng, Xianquan Jiang, Xiangfan Fang, Ninshu Ma, Dongyang Li, Daolun Chen

“…A low rare-earth containing ZEK100-O magnesium alloy was welded to AA1230-clad high-strength AA2024-T3 aluminum alloy via solid-state ultrasonic spot welding (USW) to evaluate the microstructure, tensile lap shear strength, and fatigue properties. …”
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Development and Optimization of Edible Antimicrobial Films Based on Dry Heat–Modified Starches from Kazakhstan by Marat Muratkhan, Kakimova Zhainagul, Kamanova Svetlana, Dana Toimbayeva, Indira Temirova, Sayagul Tazhina, Dina Khamitova, Saduakhasova Saule, Tamara Tultabayeva, Berdibek Bulashev, Gulnazym Ospankulova

“…A comprehensive analysis of six starch types—both native and dry heat–modified—was conducted to evaluate their gelatinization clarity, freeze–thaw stability, microstructure (CLSM), and in vitro digestibility. …”
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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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Modulating thermo-mechanical properties of lead-free Sn-30Bi TIM by adding In-3Ag alloy by Munim Shahriar Jawad, Md. Asif Mahmud Noman, Ridwan Radit Ahsan, Md. Muktadir Billah

“…In this study, authors therefore investigated the effect of In-3Ag alloy addition to tailoring the thermo-mechanical properties of the Sn-30Bi solder alloy. The microstructural evolution with progressive alloying was studied using both optical and field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM). …”
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Experimental investigation on the performance degradation of grouting materials in karst erosion environment by Wang Tang, Wang Tang, Mengshan Xie, Xinghua Fang, Chengxi Huang, Chengxi Huang, Cuiliu Mo, Yongjun Chen

“…This work investigated the degradation mechanisms of grouting curtains exposed to karst water erosion by analyzing the mechanical and microstructural evolution of cement-grouted stone (CGS) and cement-clay-grouted stone (CCGS). …”
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