Effects of Different Drying Processes on Bioactive Components, Volatile Compounds, and In Vitro Inhibition of Starch Digestion in Mulberry Leaf Extracts by Haizhi Li, Guoyu Liu, Yifeng Liu, Peng Yuan, Shiwei Liu, Mengqing Yan, Yan Zou, Haotian Wang, Tianyu Zhang, Shenglin Duan, Chao Ma

“…Results indicated that FDMLE exhibited the highest total alkaloids content (TAC: 0.14 ± 0.02 mg/g) and total flavonoid content (TFC: 19.32 ± 0.58 mg/g), along with significant inhibitory effects on starch hydrolysis at 180 min (starch hydrolysis rate <50%). The microstructure of HADMLE was closest to that of the mulberry leaf powder (ML), but SD better preserved the color of ML (Δ<i>E</i> = 1.55 ± 0.04). …”
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Advancing freeze drying as an innovative technique for preserving Kashmiri saffron (Crocus sativus L.) by Shubli Bashir, Syed Zameer Hussain, Nusrat Jan, Bazila Naseer, Tanweer Alam

“…Abstract This study evaluated the effect of different freeze-drying (FD) temperatures (-50 °C, -60 °C, -70 °C, and − 80 °C) on quality parameters of saffron stigmas. …”
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Investigating the Properties and Behavior of Ag-Cu-Ti-Sn-%5.1 Zr Filler Metal in Dissimilar Bonding of Alumina to Copper by M. Taheri, Gh. Azimi Roeen, A. Bahrami

“…Alumina/copper joining was done with active filler metals of Ag-Cu-Ti-Sn and Ag-Cu-Ti-Sn-%5.1Zr at temperatures of 840 and 880 °C, respectively, for 15 min under vacuum of 10-6 millibar. The microstructure of the joints were assessed using optical and scanning electron microscopes, equipped with energy dispersive spectroscopy and the mechanical properties of the joints were evaluated using the shear strength and the Vickers microhardness tests. …”
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Utilization of ladle furnace slag and fly ash as partially replacement of cement by Khin Sam Thwe, Jiratchaya Ayawanna, Lindung Zalbuin Mase, Salisa Chaiyaput

“…These mix designs were assessed in comparison to 100%OPC (% by weight), evaluating key properties (bulk density, specific gravity, normal consistency, setting time, compressive strength, flexural strength, and microstructural characteristics). …”
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The impact of heat treatment on microstructure, residual stress, and mechanical behavior of laser powder bed fusion additively manufactured Ti–6Al–2Sn–4Zr–2Mo alloy by Matin Vafaei, Reza Ghanavati, Abdollah Saboori, Luca Iuliano

“…Therefore, this study has a dual objective: first, to evaluate the microstructure and residual stresses in the as-built Ti6242 produced through laser powder bed fusion. …”
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Forming control and the relationship between microstructure and mechanical property in TIG-assisted friction stir welded joint of Ti-6Al-3Nb-2Zr-1Mo titanium alloy by Xiawei Yang, Mingxuan Yao, Yu Su, Tingxi Meng, Shitong Ma, Zhenguo Guo, Wenwei Zhao, Tiejun Ma, Wenya Li

“…In this paper, T-joints of Ti-6Al-3Nb-2Zr-1Mo titanium alloy were joined with friction stir welding, and microstructure evolution and forming mechanism were studied. …”
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Effect of Cu content on microstructure and high-temperature oxidation behaviors of AlCuxCoCrFeNi2.1 high-entropy alloys manufactured by laser directed energy deposition by Zhaoyang Liu, Jiawei Liu, Xiaokang Fan, Tao Zou, Zhongwei Liang

“…The effect of Cu content on microstructure evolution and high-temperature oxidation behaviors of prepared HEAs was studied. …”
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Effect of paint baking treatment on microstructure and properties of 6082 aluminum alloy CMT welded joints filled with AlSi10Cu2Mg0.7Zn1 wire by Chunguo Fu, Shiwei Xu, Shuhan Yang, Xuan Zhu, Xiaoyi Yang, Mengnie Victor Li

“…Additionally, the impact of the baking paint process within the automotive manufacturing workflow on the evolution of microstructural characteristics of the HAZ and Weld Zone (WZ), as well as the mechanical properties of the joints, is investigated in detail. …”
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Investigation of the microstructure and tribological properties of laser cladding 5%Ti3SiC2 reinforced Co-based composite coatings under different loads over the wide temperature r... by Zhi-shen Gao, Jingkai Xue, Chun-sheng Ouyang, ying-she Luo, Ke Ding, Hong-shuo Guo, Gang Yan

“…In order to improve the mechanical properties of SUS 304 in practical engineering application, Co-5%Ti3SiC2 coating was successfully prepared on SUS 304 by laser technology. The microstructure of Co-5%Ti3SiC2 coating was characterized by scanning electron microscope (SEM), energy dispersive spectrometer (EDS) and X-ray diffractometer (XRD) to evaluate the tribological properties in detail. …”
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Effects of thermal spray processes on the development microstructure and thermal properties of NiCrAlY bond coats deposited over superni C-263 aero engine combustor liner alloy by S Karthikeyan, Raja Subramani, V Balasubramanian, Simon Yishak

“…The performance of the NiCrAlY bond coats ishighly dependent on the deposition process that controls their microstructure, porosity, thermal behavior and to thermal cycling resistance. …”
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Microstructure, Mechanical Properties, and Electrochemical Corrosion Behavior of CoCrFeNiNb and CoCrFeNiV High-Entropy Alloys Prepared via Mechanical Alloying and Spark Plasma Sint... by Yan Zhu, Yiwen Liu, Zhaocang Meng, Jianke Tian

“…This study investigates the microstructural evolution, mechanical behavior, and electrochemical performance of CoCrFeNiNb and CoCrFeNiV HEAs fabricated via mechanical alloying and spark plasma sintering. …”
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Comportamiento microestructural de una aleación TI - 6 AL - 4 V empleada en pulpa lixiviada//Behaviour microstructure of an alloy TI - 6 AL - 4 V used in leached pulp by Rodney E. Correa‐Suárez, Tomás Fernández-Columbié, Isnel Rodríguez‐González, Dayanis Alcántara‐Borges

“…<br /><br /><strong>Key words:</strong> leached pulp, cycle thermal, microstructure, titanium, isotherm.</p>…”
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Investigation on Tensile Behavior of Solid Solution-Strengthened Ni-Co-Cr-Based Superalloy During Long-Term Aging by Wanqi Hou, Xianjun Guan, Jiaqi Wang, Jinrong Wu, Lanzhang Zhou, Zheng Jia

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The morphology and histology of a juvenile Sinokannemeyeria from the Middle Triassic Ermaying Formation of Shanxi, North China by Li-juan Xie, Jian Yi, Jian-ru Shi, Zhi-shuai Kang, Shi-chao Xu, Run-fu Wang

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The kinetics of milk gel structure formation studies by electron microscopy by I. T. Smykov

“…The aim of this study is to enhance the comprehension of the mechanism of enzymatic gelation in milk by visualizing the evolution of its microstructure through transmission electron microscopy. …”
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Establishing topological benchmarks for three-dimensional x-ray diffraction microscopy by A. J. Shahani, D. Juul Jensen, Y. Zhang

“…A quantitative characterization of 3D topology is paramount for understanding microstructure and its time-evolution. This Perspective establishes a framework to evaluate the accuracy of emergent 3D x-ray diffraction microscopy (3DXRD) methods in capturing topological features, such as the grain boundaries, triple-junctions, and their correlations over topological distance. …”
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Effect of Heat Treatment on Performance of 2205 Base Equipment and Pipes by Yajun Li, Nan Liu, Li Tian, Xuemei Lu, Yanjiao Li

“…This paper simulates welding, post‐weld heat treatment, and operation conditions of 2205 steel. Microstructure evolution and properties were analyzed via metallography, impact testing, SEM, EDS, and electrochemical methods. …”
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Effects of Low-Temperature Environment on the Mechanical Properties and Crystal Characteristics of Alkali-Slag-Cementitious Materials by Guodong Huang, Chengcheng Wang, Houmin Mei, Fengan Zhang, Qi Lu, Yonghao Huang, Zijian Chen

“…Further, the formation and growth characteristics of alkali-activated slag crystals in a low-temperature environment, as well as the microstructure formation, development, and evolution, were examined by microscopic analyses. …”
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Research progress of K438 prepared by electron beam additive manufacturing by CUI Zhaowen, JIAO Shikun, JIANG Tao, QIAN Yuanhong, ZHU Yanliang

“…Compared with the traditional preparation process, the additive manufacturing (AM) technology has become an ideal process for “non-weldable” K438 superalloys due to the advantages of short production process, homogeneous microstructure, and good high-temperature mechanical properties of the components. …”
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Enhancing steel slag cement mortar performance under low-temperature curing through alkali activation: mechanisms and implications by Wei Ye, Tengteng Feng, Wangwen Sun, Lauren Y. Gómez-Zamorano

“…Advanced characterization techniques, including thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and scanning electron microscopy (SEM), were employed to examine the hydration products and microstructural evolution of optimally activated samples. …”
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