Study on mechanical properties of modified steel slag powder concrete after high temperature by Xiaoyong Yang, Yanbing Ye

“…Concrete with steel slag powder has greater strength and a denser microstructure than that with SS00-ZP00. A fitting relationship was determined based on experimental data among steel slag replacement rate, mass loss rate, and concrete compressive strength.…”
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Marble and Glass Waste Powder in Cement Mortar by Mamaru Yenesew Alemu, Mitiku Damtie Yehualaw, Wallelign Mulugeta Nebiyu, Mulu Derbie Nebebe, Woubishet Zewdu Taffese

“…The results show that a 10% replacement of cement with marble and glass waste powder (MGWP) enhances compressive strength by 25.6% at 28 days and 17.26% at 56 days while improving microstructure and durability through compacted morphology and secondary C-S-H formation. …”
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Performance of cement paste in direct aqueous carbonation with high CO2 flux enhanced by fly ash and sodium carboxylate by Yanlin Zhang, Hangjie Zhou, Zhiguang Wang, Jiaze Wang, Meng Tao, Shaoqin Ruan

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Replication of Leaf Surface Structures on Flat Phosphor-Converted LEDs for Enhanced Angular Color Uniformity by Bing-Mau Chen, Chiu-Hsiang Chen, Shang-Ping Ying, Yu-Kang Chang

“…The effects of these leaf surface microstructures on the phosphor layer of flat pcLEDs were evaluated. …”
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Comprehensive review of vibration-assisted welding processes: Mechanisms, applications, and future directions by Rajeev Ranjan, Robert Cep, Ashwini Kumar, Mayank Srivastava, Faisal Altarazi, Namrata Dogra, Ajay Kumar, Subhash Chand, S. P. Samal

“…The analysis highlights the benefits of VAW over conventional welding techniques, including enhanced mechanical properties, refined microstructures, and improved overall weld quality. Given these advantages, vibrations have emerged as a transformative technology in welding, leading to notable advancements in productivity and product performance in the twenty-first century. …”
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Linear friction welding of T-Joints in low carbon steel: Effect of welding parameters on joint quality by Huilin Miao, Takayuki Yamashita, Kohsaku Ushioda, Seiichiro Tsutsumi, Yoshiaki Morisada, Hidetoshi Fujii

“…The flash ejection behavior, flash profiles, microhardness, microstructure at the welding interface, and tensile properties of the joints were evaluated under various welding conditions. …”
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Cavitation Damage Morphology of the Centrifugally Cast Heat-resistant Alloy – HP40 Nb by Milica TIMOTIJEVIĆ, Olivera ERIĆ CEKIĆ, Petar JANJATOVIĆ, Marina DOJČINOVIĆ, Dragan RAJNOVIĆ

“…The initial results indicate that the material microstructure consists of an austenitic matrix, accompanied by a continuous network of primary eutectic carbides. …”
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Investigation of the Effects and Mechanisms of Biomass-Derived Alternative Fuels on Cement Clinker Formation and Hydration Processes by Zhengquan Wang, Yongmin Zhou, Sudong Hua, Dongrui Zhang

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Enhancing 3D printing performance of O/W emulsions with asparagus fibre by Yifeng Lu, Maarten A.I. Schutyser, Lu Zhang

“…Printability, rheological properties, and microstructure of the samples were systematically evaluated. …”
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Reactive magnesia and magnesium oxychloride cement treatments for mechanical enhancement of marl soil by Mohamed Harun, Umair Ali, Mubashir Aziz, Mohamed Abdulqadir Mohamed, Hammad R. Khalid, Shamsad Ahmad, Asad Hanif

“…To address these challenges, marl soil specimens were treated with varying dosages of RMC and MOC, and the resulting improvements were evaluated through a series of mechanical and microstructural tests. …”
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Gibberellins pre-treatment and storage at high relative humidity improved the quality of 'Eureka' lemon (Citrus limon (L.) Burm. f.) by Dandan Li, Xihong Li, Ze Miao, Jin Du, Jinxiao Cheng, Shiting Hu, Yuhang Li, Yingying Zhang, Lingling Liu, Amr Farouk, Lu Li, Yuqian Jiang

“…The changes in visual appearance, pigment metabolism, pericarpic microstructure, and volatile compounds of lemons during storage were evaluated. …”
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Study on B4C Particulates Size on Mechanical Behavior, Fractured Surface and Optimization of the Wear Parameters of the Al7075 Composites by Statistical Approach by M. Ravikumar

“…Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) was utilized in the experiment to examine the materials and microstructures of several composites. Uniform dispersion of the micro and nano particles was readily evident in the SEM image. …”
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Study on B4C Particulates Size on Mechanical Behavior, Fractured Surface and Optimization of the Wear Parameters of the Al7075 Composites by Statistical Approach by M. Ravikumar

“…Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) was utilized in the experiment to examine the materials and microstructures of several composites. Uniform dispersion of the micro and nano particles was readily evident in the SEM image. …”
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Twin-roll casting of wire of magnesium alloys by Christoph Kaden, Kristina Kittner, Madlen Ullmann, Ulrich Prahl

“…Microstructural analysis was performed using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and electron backscatter diffraction (EBSD). …”
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Exploring the correlation of structure and microwave dielectric performance in metal-doped CaTiO3-SmAlO3 ceramics by Hu Yang

“…A comprehensive analysis of the microstructure and dielectric properties was conducted. …”
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Comparison of modelled diffusion-derived electrical conductivities found using magnetic resonance imaging by Sasha Hakhu, Leland S. Hu, Scott Beeman, Rosalind J. Sadleir

“…This study investigates the variability in conductivity predictions across different microstructure models and evaluates their alignment with experimental observations.MethodsWe used publicly available diffusion databases from neurotypical adults to extract microstructure parameters for three diffusion-based brain models: Neurite Orientation Dispersion and Density Imaging (NODDI), Soma and Neurite Density Imaging (SANDI), and Spherical Mean technique (SMT) conductivity predictions were calculated for gray matter (GM) and white matter (WM) tissues using each model. …”
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Mechanical, Tribological, and Corrosion Resistance Properties of (TiAl_xCrNbY)N_y High-Entropy Coatings Synthesized Through Hybrid Reactive Magnetron Sputtering by Nicolae C. Zoita, Mihaela Dinu, Anca C. Parau, Iulian Pana, Adrian E. Kiss

“…This study investigates the effects of aluminum and nitrogen content on the microstructure, mechanical properties, and tribological performance of high-entropy coatings based on (TiCrAl_xNbY)N_y systems. …”
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Investigation of the impact of heavy metal lead on the geotechnical and environmental properties of marl soils with a special focus on desorption behavior in industrial areas by Mohammad Amiri, Atefeh Ghasemi

“…However, the percentage of desorbed lead was higher at lower concentrations and gradually decreased as the concentration increased, due to a shift in the dominant mechanism from surface adsorption and carbonate precipitation to cation exchange and microstructural entrapment. Despite its high adsorption capacity, marl soil releases a portion of the adsorbed lead under acidic conditions, emphasizing the importance of understanding desorption behavior and controlling pH to manage lead mobility in contaminated sites. …”
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Comparative Analysis of the Physicochemical Properties of Fresh, Solar-Dried, Oven-Dried and Commercial <i>Royal Gala</i> Apple Snacks by Lisete Fernandes, Pedro B. Tavares, João Siopa, Carla Gonçalves, Fernando M. Nunes

“…This study compares the physicochemical properties of <i>Royal Gala</i> apple snacks fresh and processed using different methods: solar-dried (SD), oven-dried at 65 °C (OD65°) and 85 °C (OD85°) and two commercial brands (CC—commercial apple C and CF—commercial apple F). Evaluated parameters included color, microstructure, acidity, sugar content, phenolic compounds, antioxidant activity, and the presence of heat-induced compounds such as 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF) and acrylamide. …”
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Highly Biocompatible Lamellar Liquid Crystals Based on Hempseed or Flaxseed Oil with Incorporated Betamethasone Dipropionate: A Bioinspired Multi-Target Dermal Drug Delivery System... by Vitek M, Medoš Ž, Lavrič Z, Jeras M, Planinšek O, Zvonar Pobirk A, Gosenca Matjaž M

“…Lastly, their performance was evaluated and compared with the commercially available reference medicine in chemical stability study, in vitro permeation testing, in vitro safety assessment using cell proliferation assay, inverted light microscopy, and Raman mapping of keratinocytes, besides gap closure assay performed by live-cell imaging.Results: Formulation (L/T)Ho30, containing the highest amount of lecithin/Tween 80 mixture (21%) and hempseed oil (28%), demonstrated lamellar microstructure with high skin hydration potential and favourable rheological features for skin administration. …”
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