Enhanced irradiation-resistance in NbMoTaW refractory high-entropy alloy via rhenium addition by Li Huang, Shuo Sun, Jianrong Xue, Xiaohui Lin, Xuanqiao Gao, Yanchao Li, Jianfeng Li, Chunfang Ma, Wen Zhang

“…The He2+ irradiation-induced mechanical and microstructural evolutions were studied in Nb25Mo25Ta25W25 (at.%) and Nb20Mo20Ta20W20Re20 (at.%) refractory high-entropy alloys (RHEAs) films, respectively. …”
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Experimental Investigation on Use of Wheat Straw Ash and Bentonite in Self-Compacting Cementitious System by Rao Arsalan Khushnood, Syed Ali Rizwan, Shazim Ali Memon, Jean-Marc Tulliani, Giuseppe Andrea Ferro

“…The fresh and hardened properties of SCP formulations including water and superplasticizer demand, flow behavior, compressive and flexural strength development, water absorption, and acid attack resistance were evaluated. Moreover, porosity, microstructural, and mineralogical investigations were also carried out on SCP formulations. …”
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BMP9 attenuates microgravity-related disuse osteoporosis by modulating TGFβ and BMP signaling by Haoyang Zhao, Mengfan Yang, Yujiao Liu, Xiaolin Tu, Gaohai Shao

“…HLU mice showed reduced bone density, microstructural integrity, and dysregulated signaling (increased p-Smad2/3, decreased p-Smad1/5/8). …”
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Effect of Rotational Speed on Mechanical Properties of AA5083/AA6082 Friction Stir Welded T-Joints for Naval Applications by Guido Di Bella, Chiara Borsellino, Mohamed Chairi, Davide Campanella, Gianluca Buffa

“…This study evaluates the influence of rotational speed on the mechanical and microstructural properties of T-joints fabricated via friction stir welding (FSW) using dissimilar aluminum alloys, AA5083 and AA6082, for naval applications. …”
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Comparative Study on Micro and Nano Sized SiC Particulates Reinforced Al7075 Composites using Stir Casting Process by M. Ravikumar, H.N. Reddappa, R. Suresh, E.R. Babu, C. Reddy Nagaraja

“…From the outcomes, an improved grain refinement of micro and nano-composites when compared to monolithic was seen from the microstructural study. It found that an increase in SiC particulates content caused enhanced mechanical properties. …”
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Applicability of Sugarcane Bagasse Waste in the Manufacturing of Porous Ceramic Support for Filtration Membrane by Felipe S. Maciel, Miguel A. Rodríguez, José Nilson F. Holanda

“…This work evaluated the application of sugarcane bagasse waste in the manufacture of porous ceramic supports for filtration membrane. …”
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Single particle impact explorations on the role of powder heat treatments in cold spray: Effects of strength and oxide structure by Hyein Na, Kyle Tsaknopoulos, Tianjiao Lei, Bryer C. Sousa, Danielle L. Cote, Christopher A. Schuh

“…A deeper analysis reveals that these two factors change in somewhat complementary ways for the heat treatments explored here, leading to counteracting effects. By quantitatively evaluating these two microstructural factors in tandem, we find that they are roughly equally important in determining the critical adhesion velocity. …”
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White Matter Magnetic Resonance Diffusion Measures in Multiple Sclerosis with Overactive Bladder by Xixi Yang, Martina D. Liechti, Baris Kanber, Carole H. Sudre, Gloria Castellazzi, Jiaying Zhang, Marios C. Yiannakas, Gwen Gonzales, Ferran Prados, Ahmed T. Toosy, Claudia A. M. Gandini Wheeler-Kingshott, Jalesh N. Panicker

“…Objectives: We aim to evaluate (i) microstructural WM differences across MS patients (pwMS) with OAB symptoms, patients without LUT symptoms, and healthy subjects using diffusion tensor imaging (DTI), and (ii) associations between clinical OAB symptom scores and DTI indices. …”
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Investigation of Wear Behaviour and Mechanical Properties of Titanium Diboride Reinforced AMMC Composites by Madhan Prabhu Deva, A. Parthiban, B. Radha Krishnan, Adisu Haile, Wubishet Degife

“…The prepared composites are evaluated by wear analysis, tensile properties, hardness range, and microstructural behavior studies. …”
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Cognitive impairment and vulnerability of cholinergic brain network in the Alzheimer’s continuum: free-water imaging based on diffusion tensor imaging by Simin Zhao, Yuting Nie, Lulu Wen, Xinzuo Qin, Liyuan Huang, Changbiao Chu, Miao Qu, Miao Qu

“…The cholinergic brain network is a key hub for cognitive function, and microstructural changes detected by free water imaging in this system may be associated with cognitive impairment in Alzheimer’s disease (AD). …”
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A comprehensive investigation of the reaction behaviorial features of coke with different CRIs in the simulated cohesive zone of a blast furnace. by Qing Q Lv, Yong S Tian, Jun L Zhou, Hua W Ren, Guang H Wang

“…In this work, low-CRI coke (coke A) and high-CRI coke (coke B) were charged into a thermogravimetric analyzer to separately study their microstructural changes, gasification characteristics, and reaction mechanism under simulated cohesive zone conditions in a blast furnace. …”
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Mechanical characterization of femoral popliteal artery: experiments, histology, and model comparison by Renye Cai, Aoling Liu, Qingkun Hu, Jie Lu, Heng Zhang, Chunyu Kong, Yiwei Zhu, Xiaolong Gu, Xuwen Lai, Zhi-Qiang Feng, François Peyraut

“…Histopathological analysis revealed the microstructural changes in the arterial samples after stretching, including partial rupture of elastic fibers, rearrangement and distribution of collagen fibers, and morphological changes in smooth muscle cells (SMCs). …”
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Experimental study of urea-catalyzed microbial solution-based curing of fissured loess soil by Chaofan Pan, Chen Zhang, Tuo Ji

“…Microbial-induced calcium carbonate precipitation (MICP), as a green solidification method, is widely used in soil remediation. Microstructural changes in crack-free loess after solidification were analyzed using a scanning electron microscope, and the optimal grouting scheme of microbial solution catalyzed by urea was determined. …”
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Biological control of postharvest spoilage and diseases in apples caused by pathogens, using plant extracts in collaboration with a chitosan-based coating by Samira Shokri, Marzieh Yeganegi, Mahsa Alikord, Alieh Rezagholizade-shirvan

“…To investigate the microstructural changes of chitosan-based (Ch) coatings caused by the addition of free extract (Ex), analyses of total soluble solids, pH, lesion diameter, and organoleptic properties were conducted. …”
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Stochastic reynolds equation for magnetohydrodynamics micropolar fluid and surface roughness in squeeze-film lubrication characteristics of rough parallel rectangular plates by B.S. Asha, H.M. Shivakumar, B.N. Hanumagowda, Jagadish V. Tawade, Barno Abdullaeva, Manish Gupta, Murali Gundagani, Taoufik Saidani, Nadia Batool

“…The findings offer valuable insights for designing advanced lubrication systems in engineering applications where microstructural effects and magnetic fields are present.…”
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Enhancing mechanical and thermal properties of epoxy-based polymer matrix composites through hybrid reinforcement with carbon, glass and steel by Surendernath Purna, Rao Pothamsetty Kasi V., Satish Kumar Manduva Venkata

“…The results demonstrate that hybrid composites exhibit improved microstructural integrity, reduced voids, and enhanced interfacial bonding compared to individual fiber-reinforced composites. …”
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Mechanical response and mechanisms of titanium foam with different porosities under static and impact loading by Hao Zhang, Linwei Li, Shicheng Wei, Yujiang Wang, Lei Guo, Bo Wang, Xinyang Wang, Yi Liang

“…Microscopic analysis was conducted to investigate the impact failure mechanisms of titanium foams with varying porosities, and the contributions of different microstructural factors to strain-rate strengthening were quantitatively evaluated. …”
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Optimization of Phenolic Content Extraction and Effects of Drying Treatments on Physicochemical Characteristics and Antioxidant Properties of Edible Mushroom <i>Pleurotus ostreatus... by Marcelo Villalobos-Pezos, Ociel Muñoz-Fariña, Kong Shun Ah-Hen, María Fernanda Garrido-Figueroa, Olga García-Figueroa, Alexandra González-Esparza, Luisbel González-Pérez de Medina, José Miguel Bastías-Montes

“…The rehydration rate, color, and microstructural characteristics of extracts from fresh and dried <i>P. ostreatus</i> mushrooms were evaluated. …”
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Optimized design of ultra-high performance concrete matrix based on multifactor interaction by Yingxue Wang, Shutong Yang, Wanxiu Wu, Zhongke Sun, Zhenhua Ren

“…Subsequently, the test mix proportions were determined according to the specified performance requirements, and end-hooked steel fibers were incorporated into the mixtures to produce UHPC. The thoroughly evaluated optimized UHPC showed enhanced workability, mechanical properties, durability, and microstructural characteristics. …”
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Investigating the correlation between ultrasonic pulse velocity and compressive strength in polyurethane foam concrete by R. Roobankumar, M. SenthilPandian

“…The properties of the specimens were evaluated after curing for 7, 14, and 28 days. It also examines polyurethane foam concrete workability, density, and microstructural properties. …”
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