Fatigue behavior of sintered, glazed and glass-infiltrated surfaces of 5Y-PSZ bonded plates by Ana Carolina da Silva, Laura Patrícia Nadal Ortiz, Larissa Márcia Martins Alves, Kiara Serafini Dapieve, Tiago Moreira Bastos Campos, Marco Antonio Bottino, Gilmar Patrocínio Thim, Luiz Felipe Valandro, Renata Marques de Melo Marinho

“…The topographic, microstructural, and fractographic analyses were performed by scanning electron microscopy. …”
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Study on Mechanical and Tribological Characterization of Titanium Diboride (TiB2) Reinforced Al7075 Composites by Taguchi Technique by Suhas B G, Chidanand Kishor MANGRULKAR, kiran K.U., Umesh G L

“…Al7075-TiB2 composites' wear and mechanical characteristics were evaluated. The microstructural investigation titanium diboride verified the stable interfacial bond between the matrix and reinforcing material as well as the uniform distribution of TiB2 particles. …”
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Effects of Graphene Nanoplatelets and Nanosized Al₄C₃ Formation on the Wear Properties of Hot Extruded Al-Based Nanocomposites by Mihail Kolev, Rumyana Lazarova, Veselin Petkov, Rositza Dimitrova

“…Microstructural analyses using scanning electron microscopy and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy confirmed the uniform distribution of GNPs and the formation of nanosized Al₄C₃ in the samples. …”
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Lightweight aluminum joint design: Enhancement of mechanical properties through novel inter-layer and powder additives in friction stir welding by Equbal Ahmed, Muhammed Muaz, Sajjad Arif, Ravi Kant, Syed Mohd Hamza, Md Kashif Alim, Musab Ahmad Khan, Jaber Abu Qudeiri, Sanan H. Khan

“…This study systematically evaluates the impact of inter-layers and powder additives on the mechanical properties of aluminum FSW joints. …”
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White matter integrity of hearing and cognitive impairments in healthy aging by Samaneh Nemati, Meisam Arjmandi, Jean Neils-Strunjas, Roger D. Newman-Norlund, Sarah E. Newman-Norlund, Laura Droege, Leonardo Bonilha, Julius Fridriksson

“…Cognitive performance was assessed using the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA), and hearing was evaluated through pure-tone thresholds (PTT) and words-in-noise (WIN) thresholds. …”
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Enhancing abrasive wear resistance of IS-2062 steel in hydroturbine applications with WC-12 Co and WC-10 Co-4 Cr HVOF coatings by Harvinder Singh, Abhijit Bhowmik, Bharat Singh, Nitin Kumar, Virat Khanna, Kaushal Kumar, Gaurav Saini, Mohd Asif Shah

“…Following that the effectiveness of WC-12Co and WC-10Co-4Cr coatings in protecting steel substrates against degradation was evaluated. Microstructural analysis revealed that the powders possessed spherical morphologies with excellent flowability, enabling the formation of dense and uniform coatings. …”
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Puck 3D-based modeling and validation of progressive failure in instrumented glass fiber-reinforced polypropylene via the split-disk test by B. Meemary, D. Vasiukov, M. Lagardère, L. Rozova, S. Chaki

“…The numerical models adopt real microstructural details according to optical microscopic analysis. …”
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Untreated plant waste of the Mediterranean region as bioadsorbent of persistent organic pollutants by Nicola Colatorti, Carlo Porfido, Danilo Vona, Giorgio Mazziotta, Elisabetta Loffredo

“…The physicochemical, microstructural, and spectroscopic characteristics of the adsorbents were first evaluated using TXRF, SEM and FTIR-ATR techniques. …”
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Improving properties of chitosan/polyvinyl alcohol films using cashew nut testa extract: potential applications in food packaging by Thuy Tien Dang, Lam Anh Thy Nguyen, Duc Tien Dau, Quy Sinh Nguyen, Thao Nhien Le, Thi Quynh Ngoc Nguyen

“…It also displayed the highest tensile strength and Young's modulus at 28.63 and 147.35 MPa, respectively. Microstructural analysis revealed that the incorporation of CNTE resulted in a smoother and slightly denser film structure. …”
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Elucidating the metabolic mechanisms and active constituents of ZuoGui Wan in combatting postmenopausal osteoporosis: A metabolomics and network pharmacology approach by Yanchen Feng, KaiKai Shi, Dingming Li, Shunzhi Yang, Xue Dang, Jinyao Li, Yan Chen, Jianping Yao, Yunke Zhang, Lu Sun, Feixiang Liu

“…Result: ZGW reversed OVX-induced bone loss by enhancing bone density and improving bone microstructural integrity. Initially, 14 prototype components were identified in the serum of OVX rats following ZGW intervention. …”
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Preparing process and the mechanical properties of bi-directionally aligned steel-polypropylene fiber-reinforced cementitious composites by Yaohua Tao, Jing Wang, Kang Yu, Jiayi Zhao, Mingfeng Xu, Hui Li

“…This study reveals that the mechanical performance of BASPFRC can be tuned by adjusting the content and orientation of fibers in both directions, providing a new insight into the controllable design of fiber-reinforced composites through microstructural orientation manipulation.…”
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Experimental investigation on the influence of sonication parameter for enhancing the mechanical properties of cement mortar with graphene oxide integration by Siva Avudaiappan, Chunwei Zhang, Krishna Prakash Arunachalam, Kiruthiga Ramakrishnan, Ramon Francisco Arrue Munoz, Cristian Canales, Krishnamoorthy Shanmugaraj, Udayabhaskar Rednam, Mangalaraja Ramalinga Viswanathan, Katherina Fernández

“…The experiments were conducted to evaluate the flexural strength, compressive strength, sorptivity, rapid chloride penetration, as well as to perform the microstructural analyses. …”
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The application of diffusion tensor imaging in patients with mild cognitive impairment: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Xinle Zhao, Xinle Zhao, Mengyue You, Wenyu Ren, Wenyu Ren, Lixin Ji, Yongbo Liu, Meng Lu

“…The overall pooled WMD and its 95% CI were −0.03 [−0.04, −0.03], with statistically significant differences in all brain regions except for the occipital lobe and the posterior limb of the internal capsule.ConclusionDTI technology can identify microstructural damage in the brain white matter of MCI patients, which holds significant implications for early diagnosis and intervention.…”
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Enhancement of geotechnical properties of lateritic gravels from metamorphic rocks in Cameroon with quicklime to improve road construction material quality by Arnaud Ngo’o Ze, Roger Firmin Donald Ntouala, Jean Francis Lobe Bille, Christophe Enock Embom, Vincent Laurent Onana, Robert Medjo Eko, Georges Emmanuel Ekodeck

“…This study conducted geological, microstructural, and geotechnical analyses on medium-grade metamorphic rock-derived lateritic gravels (MS-DLG) and low-grade metamorphic rock-derived lateritic gravels (CS-DLG) to evaluate the impact of the genesis of lateritic gravels and quicklime addition on their geotechnical characteristics for road construction purposes. …”
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Diffusion Tensor Imaging Magnetic Resonance Imaging Assessment in a Clinical Trial of Autologous Dendritic Cell Transfer for Diabetic Kidney Disease: A Molecular Approach by Ernaldi Kapusin, Aditya Pratama Lokeswara, Yudo Rantung, Bhimo Aji Hernowo, Jonny Jonny, Chrismis Novalinda Ginting, Terawan Agus Putranto

“…This research aims to evaluate the therapeutic impact of autologous dendritic cell transfer by examining its effects on renal microstructural changes as assessed through Diffusion Tensor Imaging (DTI) MRI, alongside the analysis of key inflammatory biomarkers, namely Matrix Metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9) and Intercellular Adhesion Molecule-1 (ICAM-1). …”
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Comparative efficacy of grouting and mixing methods for stabilizing collapsible soils with nano-clay and cement by Mostafa Zamanian, Meghdad Payan, Mahdi Salimi, Fatemeh Qahremani, Mahyar Arabani, Mohammad Mahdi Shalchian

“…Through comprehensive laboratory experiments, undisturbed soil samples were treated with varying concentrations of NC (0.05–0.25 wt%) and OPC (0.5–2.5 wt%), followed by mechanical testing and microstructural analysis. The mechanical behavior of treated soils was evaluated through direct shear tests on both reconstituted samples and undisturbed samples taken from the centers and sides of grouted specimens at various curing times. …”
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Enhancing the Properties of Concrete with the Incorporation of Recycled Polypropylene Plastic by Jasim Alnahas, Abderrahim Lakhouit, Majed Alnchiwati, Masaud Albalawi, Abdelrahman Elrazzaz, Naif Alanzi, Abdulaziz Alghamdi, Ahmed H. A. Yassin, Hassan M. Hijry

“…Future research could focus on evaluating the long-term durability, microstructural behavior, and environmental impact of PL-modified concrete to better understand its potential for broader application in eco-friendly infrastructure, ensuring it meets the demands of sustainable and cost-effective construction practices. …”
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Correlations Between Morpho-structural Properties of the Brain and Cognitive and Motor Deficits in Individuals with Traumatic Brain Injury by Alaleh Alivar, Soha Saleh, Michael Glassen, Easter S. Suviseshamuthu, Vikram Shenoy Handiru, Didier Allexandre, Guang H. Yue

“…While DTI metrics reflect the microstructural properties of WM, the fractal dimension (FD) is regarded as a measure of morphometric complexity of the system, thus providing complementary information on the brain structure. …”
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Influence of NaCl on Phase Development and Corrosion Resistance of Portland Cement by Byung-Hyun Shin, Miyoung You, Jinyong Park, Junghyun Cho, Seongjun Kim, Jung-Woo Ok, Jonggi Hong, Taekyu Lee, Jong-Seong Bae, Pungkeun Song, Jang-Hee Yoon

“…Cement specimens were prepared by mixing cement, water, and NaCl, followed by stirring at 60 rpm and curing at room temperature for seven days. Microstructural changes as a function of the NaCl concentration were analyzed using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). …”
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Preparation, Physicochemical Properties, Biological Activity of a Multifunctional Composite Film Based on Zein/Citric Acid Loaded with Grape Seed Extract and Its Application in Sol... by Ning Wang, Jiaxin Wei, Cuntang Wang, Jian Ren

“…Mechanical parameters exhibited inverse proportionality to GSEE concentration, with tensile strength and elongation at break decreasing by 28.13% and 59.43%, respectively. SEM microstructural analysis revealed concentration-dependent increases in surface asperity and cross-sectional phase heterogeneity. …”
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