A study on composites from okra and jackfruit powder as food material for 3D printing by S. Velvika, Nikhil Swaraj, M. Anjaly Shanker, Faraz Ahmad, V. C. Anitha Krishnan, Payel Ghosh, Sandeep Singh Rana

“…For assessing the printability of food ink for desired 3D-printed products, several raw paste properties, such as rheology, gel strength, WHC, and microstructure, were evaluated. In addition, printing parameters such as powder concentration, nozzle height, diameter, extrusion rate, and nozzle speed movement were optimized. …”
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Mechanistic role of vanadium microalloying in improving corrosion resistance of low carbon bainitic steel by Chun Feng, Lijuan Zhu, Xuan Cheng, Zhi Li, Xiaolu Gui, Guhui Gao

“…We here investigated the effect of vanadium microalloying on the microstructure, mechanical properties, especially corrosion performances of low carbon bainitic steels. …”
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Insights into the curing kinetics of epoxy/PLA: Implications of the networking structure by I. D. S. Silva, J. J. P. Barros, A. Albuquerque, N. G. Jaques, M. V. L. Fook, R. M. R. Wellen

“…Reported data offer reliable tools to reach the aimed degree of crosslinking, controlling of epoxy microstructure overcoming the brittle fracture providing a wider window of processing and applications.…”
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Influence of carbonate apatite (CAp) addition on Mg-5Al-3Sn composites for potential biodegradable implant applications: A study of powder metallurgy combined with hot extrusion by Sri Endah Susilowati, Fahamsyah Hamdan Latief, Iwan Setyadi, Didit Sumardiyanto, Suryadi Suryadi, I Nyoman Jujur, Mirza Wibisono

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Chemical Realkalization of Carbonated Concrete: Influence of Cement Composition on Alkalinity Restoration and Portlandite Formation by Giovana Costa Réus, Renan Pícolo Salvador, Juarez Hoppe Filho, Diego Jesus De Souza, Marcelo H. F. de Medeiros

“…Four cement types were evaluated: CEM I, CEM II/A-LL, CEM II/A-V, and CEM II/B-W. …”
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Toward an Efficient and Robust Process–Structure Prediction Framework for Filigree L-PBF 316L Stainless Steel Structures by Yu Qiao, Marius Grad, Aida Nonn

“…However, adopting L-PBF for high-performance applications is difficult due to the challenge of predicting microstructure evolution. This is because the process is sensitive to many parameters and has a complex thermal history. …”
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Characterization and strength prediction of a Belite cement matrix incorporating micro glass powder by Tchedele Langollo Yannick, Bilkissou Alim, Mohamadou Alpha Ali, Djobo Yankwa Jean Noel, Patrick Lemougna Ninla, Tchamba Arlin Bruno, Ngounouno Ismaïla, David Houivet

“…The primary objectives were to evaluate the influence of glass powder on hydration kinetics, mechanical properties, and microstructure, while developing predictive models for strength behavior. …”
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Effect of Cr content on the structure and corrosion properties of (FeCoNi)0.75Cu0.25-xCrx high entropy alloys in 1 M H2SO4 by Y. Heidari, Kh. Gheisari, M. Yeganeh

“…The structure and microstructure have been evaluated utilizing X-ray diffraction and field emission scanning electron microscopy coupled with energy dispersive spectroscopy. …”
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Pea protein gels crosslinked with transglutaminase with multiple textures for food formulations by Bianca Dimas Rios, Luísa Ozorio, Fabiana Perrechil

“…In all treatments, the microstructure analysis showed that the increase in the enzyme concentration induced greater protein aggregation. …”
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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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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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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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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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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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Effect of Ultrasound/Ultra-high Pressure Combined with Sous-vide Cooking on the Quality of Spiced Beef by Zhenhua SHI, Daobang TANG, Huaigu YANG, Xueming LIU, Xuping WANG, Yaosheng LIN, Jinhao ZOU, Jingrong CHENG, Mingjun ZHU

“…The color, texture, moisture distribution, and microstructure of the finished product were measured, and a comprehensive quality analysis of the spiced beef was conducted using fuzzy mathematical sensory evaluation. …”
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Characterization of vacuum plasma spray VPS - W coating deposited on stainless steel substrates by Darko Veljić, Časlav Lačnjevac, Marko Rakin

“…The microstructures of the deposited layers were analyzed by means of optical microscopy (OM) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). …”
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Applications of bamboo fiber and bamboo stem ash with styrene butadiene rubber in cement mortar for sustainable structural application by Prem Kumar Vagestan, Manikandan Periyasamy, V. Vasugi

“…Various mix ratios were developed and analyzed using the Taguchi method, and the results were validated through analysis of variance (ANOVA), microstructural observations, and energy efficiency evaluation. …”
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