Axial compressive performance of low-carbon high-strength recycled aggregate concrete by Jian Li, Tan Wang, Jian Hong, Sumei Liu, Chao Zheng, Yin Chi

“…These findings provide a comprehensive understanding of the mechanical performance and microstructural characteristics of LCHRAC, contributing to its potential application in sustainable construction practices.…”
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Influence of bond strength in treated mixed recycled aggregate concrete incorporating olivine sand by Anmol Basnett, Anandh Sekar, Sindhu Nachiar, George Uwadiegwu Alaneme

“…Experimental analyses, including compressive strength, pull-out tests and microstructural evaluations using HRSEM, revealed that the incorporation of treated MRA and Olivine Sand significantly enhanced the bond strength at the rebar-concrete interface. …”
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Utilizing fly ash from municipal solid waste and polypropylene fiber to improve the flexural properties of compacted cement sand by Chalermpon Wungsumpow, Sakol Pochalard, Keeratikan Piriyakul

“…The flexural performance was evaluated based on ASTM C1018 and ASTM C-09 standards, and microstructural characteristics were analyzed using scanning electron microscopy (SEM). …”
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Optimizing ultra high-performance concrete (UHPC) mix proportions using technique for order preference by similarity to ideal solution (TOPSIS) for enhanced performance: Precision... by Sathya Sai Regalla, N. Senthil Kumar

“…Since the early 1990s, researchers globally have explored various approaches to refine the selection of optimal UHPC compositions, addressing criteria such as strength, durability, workability, cost analysis, environmental impact, and microstructural properties. In this study, we utilize the Technique for Order Preference by Similarity to an Ideal Solution (TOPSIS) as a Multi-Criteria Decision-Making (MCDM) tool to navigate the complexities of UHPC mix selection. …”
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Investigation of mechanical and metallurgical properties of commercially pure titanium grade 2 tube-to-tubesheet joints by Ahmad Al Tamimi, Dinu Thomas Thekkuden, Abdel-Hamid Ismail Mourad, Mohammad Alkhedher

“…The findings showed that α′-phase was dominant in the weld zone and the heat affected zone with no noticeable signs for β-phase remnants in the mentioned zones. In addition, microstructural analysis on the expanded joints showed a direct relationship between the expansion percentage and the reduction of grains size near the roller expander in the expanded zone, while grains in transition and unexpanded zones experienced an insignificant impact due to expansion at both tube’s surfaces. …”
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Emulsion electrospinning of lemongrass essential Oil-Loaded Ferula haussknechtii gum/ Polyethylene oxide as bioactive coating by Saeedeh Jafari, Abdollah Hematian Sourki, Safoora Pashangeh

“…The LGEO emulsion in the F. haussknechtii gum/polyethylene oxide solution was prepared via ultrasonic method, and its physicochemical properties, including pH, electrical conductivity, density, and apparent viscosity, were systematically evaluated. The microstructural morphology of the electrospun coating was analyzed using scanning electron microscopy (SEM). …”
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Thermal damage in crystalline rocks: the role of heterogeneity by Yike Dang, Zheng Yang, Shangtong Yang, Xiaoyu Liu, Junlong Shang

“…Abstract Accurately evaluating the impact of microstructural heterogeneity on thermal damage and failure mechanisms in crystalline rocks is crucial for geothermal energy development and the establishment of nuclear waste repositories. …”
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Performance of Concrete Incorporating Waste Glass Cullet and Snail Shell Powder: Workability and Strength Characteristics by Udeme Udo Imoh, Akindele Christopher Apata, Majid Movahedi Rad

“…These improvements were statistically significant (<i>p</i> < 0.05) and supported by correlation analysis, which revealed a strong inverse relationship between WGC content and slump (r = −0.97) and strong positive correlations between early and later-age strength. Microstructural analyses (SEM/EDX) confirmed enhanced matrix densification and pozzolanic activity. …”
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Psychoradiologic white matter alterations in pediatric Type I bipolar disorder: a diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) study by Rania Abou khadrah, Ashraf Mohammed Elaggan, Sara Essam Hasby

“…Conclusion Combining FA, MD, and RD parameters provided a comprehensive assessment of microstructural white matter changes in pediatric Type I BD, demonstrating DTI’s potential as a diagnostic tool.…”
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Deep learning based identification of rock minerals from un-processed digital microscopic images of undisturbed broken-surfaces by M.A. Dalhat, Sami A. Osman

“…This study employed convolutional neural networks (CNNs) for the classification of rock minerals based on 3179 RGB-scale original microstructural images of undisturbed broken surfaces. …”
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The effect of various oil pollutants on the compressibility properties of clayey sand by M. Arabani, H. Haghsheno

“…Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) was also employed to assess the microstructural interaction between the soil and the four oil pollutants. …”
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Investigation into the Rolling Process of 20CrNiMo/Incoloy 825 Composite Materials by Jie Liu, Hailian Gui, Peng Zhang, Chen Zhang, Hao Liu

“…Based on the results of single- and multi-pass finite element simulation experiments, microstructural observations and interface analyses were then conducted on the 20CrNiMo/Incoloy 825 composite materials after rolling. …”
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The application of the local histograms of apparent difusion coefficient in differentiation of brain astrocytomas by Mihailović Jelena, Grujičić Danica, Lavrnić Slobodan, Daković Marko

“…Background/Aim. Microstructural diversity of brain astrocytomas makes their diagnostics and differentiation by using the diffusion weighted imaging (DWI) difficult. …”
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Enhancing the Durability and Elastic Modulus of Oil-Contaminated Soils In Wet-Dry Cycles Through Stabilization with Traditional Materials by Hadis Nasiri, Navid Khayat, Ahad Nazarpour

“…For this purpose, a series of laboratory tests were conducted to evaluate compaction, durability and microstructural analyses. …”
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Rate-dependent inelastic deformation of Slochteren sandstone: implication for reservoir compaction in the Groningen gas field by Takahiro Shinohara, Berend A. Verberne, Christopher J. Spiers, Johannes. H. P. de Bresser, Suzanne J. T. Hangx

“…The mechanical data, complemented by microstructural analysis, suggest that subcritical cracking, coupled with grain rearrangement, was the dominant mechanism causing inelastic deformation under triaxial and uniaxial strain conditions. …”
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Enhancing Mechanical and Tribological Enhancing Mechanical and Tribological Properties of 3D-Printed Dental Photopolymer Resin Using Hydroxyapatite Nanoparticles by Rochmadi, Kuncoro Diharjo, Ubaidillah, Joko Triyono, Eko Surojo, Abdurrahman Hanif, Bhre Wangsa Lenggana, Seung-Bok Choi

“…The composites were evaluated for tensile strength, impact strength, and hardness, wear rate (K), and coefficient of friction (µ). …”
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Development and Quality Enhancement of Fried Fish Cake Prototype with Transglutaminase, Trehalose, and Herbal Oil for Room Temperature Distribution by Ye Youl Kim, Khawaja Muhammad Imran Bashir, Seonyeong Kang, Yongjoon Park, Jae Hak Sohn, Jae-Suk Choi

“…Nutritional analysis confirmed a balanced composition of moisture, protein, essential amino acids, and minerals, in accordance with Korean national standards for acid values. Microstructural examination revealed a uniform network structure, contributing to excellent texture and sensory evaluations. …”
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3D-printed copper-containing tailored titanium alloys with corrosion resistance, biocompatibility, and anti-inflammatory properties for enhanced guided bone regeneration by Lan Luo, Lan Luo, Quan Zhong, Quan Zhong, Zi-Qin Chen, Zi-Qin Chen, Xiao-Hong Wu, Xiao-Hong Wu, Shu-Man Li, Zhen-Zhu Xue, Zhen-Zhu Xue, Yan-Jin Lu, Kai Luo, Kai Luo, Wei Zhao, Wei Zhao

“…This investigation systematically evaluated the effects of copper content on corrosion resistance, biocompatibility, osteogenic potential, and anti-inflammatory properties of the Ti-xCu alloys.ResultsMicrostructural analysis revealed that increasing copper content enhanced Ti2Cu precipitation within the α-Ti matrix. …”
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Tribocorrosion behavior of nickel-free duplex and 316L stainless steels fabricated by laser powder bed fusion in artificial seawater by Abhinav Anand, Chinmayee Nayak, Ermei Mäkilä, Zaiqing Que, Heidi Piili, Sneha Goel, Antti Salminen, Ashish Ganvir

“…In this work, nickel-free duplex stainless steel (NiFDSS) and 316L stainless steel were produced by laser powder bed fusion (PBF-LB/M) under optimized parameters, reaching 98.83 % and 99.80 % relative densities, respectively. Microstructural analysis showed transformation from fully ferritic in the as-built condition to duplex after heat treatment (950 °C/1 h, followed by water quenching) for NiFDSS. …”
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Sustainable cementitious materials: A comprehensive review on rice husk biochar-Portland cement blends by Wei-Hsin Chen, Baron Joseph P. Magdaraog, Aristotle T. Ubando, Charles B. Felix, Kun-Yi Andrew Lin, Sheila Conejos

“…While numerous studies have explored the environmental and mechanical impacts of incorporating rice husk biochar into cement, there is currently no systematic analytical review that compiles and evaluates these findings. This review addresses this gap by synthesizing a wide range of empirical studies to assess the mechanical performance, hydration mechanisms, microstructural properties, and environmental benefits of RHB-cement composites. …”
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