Synthesis and Property Characterization of Low-Activity Waste-Derived Quaternary Cementitious Materials by Linlin Jiang, Xianhui Zhao, Haoyu Wang

“…Fresh properties (fluidity, pH, and electrical conductivity), compressive strength, and drying shrinkage were evaluated, while SEM-EDS, XRD, FTIR, and TG-DSC analyzed microstructural evolution. …”
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Nanoparticle-Free 3D-Printed Hydrophobic Surfaces for Ice Mitigation Applications by Ranim Zgaren, Maryam Hosseini, Reza Jafari, Gelareh Momen

“…To overcome limitations associated with traditional anti-icing methods, such as the use of nanoparticles, this study introduces a novel and facile approach for fabricating superhydrophobic and anti-icing microstructures using cost-effective LCD 3D printing technology. …”
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Hydroxyapatite-reinforced chitosan film on PEO-treated aluminum alloys for enhanced corrosion resistance by Yang Li, Shuyan Yang, Yong Wan

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Ion irradiation introduced high-density core-shell structured nanoprecipitates in FeCrNi by Yizhou Qian, Xiaolei Ma, Kangkang Wen, Siyu Chen, Yiheng Chen, Yugang Wang, Tongde Shen, Gang Sha, Chenxu Wang

“…This synthesis method overcomes traditional limitations posed by thermodynamic constraints and grain boundary (GB) agglomeration, providing a potential pathway for the precise tailoring of microstructures. The combination of APT and TEM analysis offers detailed insight into the structural evolution of the core-shell NPs. …”
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Effect of Low Voltage Electrostatic Field-assisted Freezing on Quality of Seabuckthorn Fruit by Lu ZHANG, Tongliga DONG, Quanfang XING, Xiukuan WANG, Jinwei TE, Zhongping WEN, Jianmei LI, Xueyan YUN

“…The freezing curves, water loss rate, ice crystal morphology, flavonoid content, polyphenol content, and microstructure of sea buckthorn berries were recorded to evaluated the quality changes of sea buckthorn berries treated by the LVEF-assisted freezing and the ordinary freezing at different temperatures (−20, −40, −80 ℃). …”
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Tailoring Heat Treatment Strategies to Enhance Corrosion Resistance and Mechanical Performance of Low-Carbon Steel in Marine Environment by Basiru Philip Aramide, Tamba Jamiru, Taoreed Adesola Adegbola, Abimbola Patricia Idowu Popoola

“…The process of normalizing results in a microstructure characterized by ductility, comprising both ferrite and pearlite phases. …”
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Strength-ductility enhancement in high-Mn TWIP steel welded joints via optimized gas tungsten arc welding by Xingfu Wang, Nanle Yang, Juhua Liang, Jianguo Ma, Runxia Li, Biao Wang

“…The impact of GTAW process optimization on microstructural evolution and mechanical properties within the welded joints was evaluated. …”
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Long‐Term Performance on Drought Mitigation of Soil Slope Through Bio‐Approach of MICP: Evidence and Insight from Both Field and Laboratory Tests by Xin‐Lun Ji, Chao‐Sheng Tang, Xiao‐Hua Pan, Zhao‐Lin Cai, Bo Liu, Dian‐Long Wang

“…MICP‐treated field soil exhibits weaker water retention capacity than untreated soil because MICP alters soil microstructure which expands macropores and decreases volume of micropores. …”
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Effect of crystallization temperature and holding time on flexural strength, color and translucency of nano lithium disilicate glass ceramic by Nouran Gamal, Ingy Nouh, Mohamed Eldemellawy, Amr EL-Etreby

“…In addition, microstructural changes resulting from these altered firing conditions were analyzed using X-ray diffraction (XRD) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). …”
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A review on aluminum alloys produced by wire arc additive manufacturing (WAAM): Applications, benefits, challenges and future trends by Murat Sarıkaya, Dilara Başcıl Önler, Salih Dağlı, Selim Hartomacıoğlu, Mustafa Günay, Grzegorz M. Królczyk

“…In the following section, the methods used to improve mechanical properties and optimize the microstructure are examined in detail. In the next section, the difficulties encountered when using aluminum alloys in WAAM applications are discussed in detail. …”
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Dentinogenesis imperfecta type II dentin: nanostructural mechanics analysis by Gao Jia, Jiang Tianle, Jiang Haofu, Chen Wenxia, Tu Junhao, Yi Mengjia, Mao Yixin, Chen Yang, Wang Xia, Chen Shuomin, Huang Shengbin

“…Abstract Objectives This study investigated the nanomechanical properties, microstructure, and composition of dentinogenesis imperfecta type II (DGI-II) peritubular dentin (PTD) and intertubular dentin (ITD) and examined the correlations between them. …”
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INFLUENCE OF BEEF MARBLING SCORE ON QUALITY INDICATORS DURING MEAT AGING by Il`ya A. Kozyrev, Tat`yana M. Mittelshtein, Tat`yana G. Kuznetsova, Viktoriya A. Pchelkina, Kiril I. Spiridonov, Andrey B. Lisitsyn

“…During beef aging, pH, sensory indicators of quality and freshness, microstructural indicators, and shear force were evaluated. …”
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Experimental assessment and data-driven hybrid machine learning quantification with parametric optimization of compressive strength of ceramic waste concrete by Mihir Mishra, Md. Habibur Rahman Sobuz, Md. Kawsarul Islam Kabbo, M Jameel, Turki S. Alahmari, Naim Ahmad, Md. Munir Hayet Khan

“…The feature importance analysis identified water, curing age, and superplasticizer as the most influential factors in predicting the CS of CWC. Microstructural analysis revealed that the incorporation of CW showed denser microstructure and greater C-S-H bonds, which enhanced compressive strength. …”
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Effect of Processing-Induced Oxides on the Fatigue Life Variability of 6082 Al-Mg-Si Alloy Extruded Components by Viththagan Vivekanandam, Shubham Sanjay Joshi, Jaime Lazaro-Nebreda, Zhongyun Fan

“…The material showed significant variability under identical fatigue conditions, suggesting the presence of microstructural defects. Scanning electron microscopy with energy-dispersive spectroscopy (SEM/EDS) and scanning transmission electron microscopy (S/TEM) were used to identify the nature and location of the defects and evaluate the underlying mechanisms influencing the fatigue performance. …”
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Sulfate attack performance of concrete mixtures with use of copper slag as supplementary cementitious material by Yimmy Fernando Silva, Claudia Burbano-Garcia, Gerardo Araya-Letelier, Silvia Izquierdo

“…One of the most significant causes of concrete structural degradation is sulfate attack, stemming from the interaction between hydration products of cement and sulfate ions, which causes physical and microstructural changes in the material matrix that can severely affect concrete’s mechanical performance. …”
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English-Latvian Dictionaries in the Age of Electronic Lexicography by Laura Karpinska

“…The analysis focuses on the evaluation of dictionary microstructure, the accessibility of information, the adaptability of user interface, the use of dictionary-internal and external links and the sources of lexicographical data in the general English-Latvian electronic dictionary. …”
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Characterization of NiAl layers deposited by atmospheric plasma spray (APS) by Darko Veljić, Đorđe Janaćković, Darko Bajić

“…In this paper analyzed were the mechanical properties and microstructure of the Ni30Al coating layers deposited using atmospheric plasma spray (APS). …”
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Impact of Strength Parameters and Material Structure of Bone Plates on Displacement of Bone Fragments in the Injured Area by Arkadiusz Szarek, Grzegorz Golański, Zbigniew Bałaga, Marcin Godzierz, Mariusz Radecki

“…In order to assess the influence of material parameters of the plate on the biomechanics of the bone–bone plate system, microstructural and strength tests were performed, i.e., three-point bending tests, chemical composition and hardness assessments, as well as evaluation of the state of internal stresses in the tested materials. …”
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Effect of Addition Amount on Rheological, Structural, and Sensory Properties of Whole-Grain Sweet Potato Noodles Using Extrusion by Yan Zeng, Jie Wang, Mengxiao Bao, Yue Wu, Zhigang Chen

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Obtaining Single-Layer Superaustenitic Stainless Steel Weld Claddings by the GMAW Process with Rotating Electrode: Influence of the Shielding Gas by Hiron Akira Yamada Magalhães, Jeferson Frederico Monteiro Costa, Jorge Carlos Ferreira Jorge, Luís Felipe Guimarães de Souza, Matheus Campolina Mendes, Humberto Nogueira Farneze, Leonardo Sales Araújo

“…The weld bead profile and microstructure were studied through optical and scanning electron microscopy and electron backscattering diffraction techniques. …”
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