Enhancing strength and sustainability of concrete with steel slag aggregate by Ibrahim Kamal Ibrahim, Mohammed Rady, Nouran M. Tawfik, Mahmoud Kassem, Sameh Youssef Mahfouz

“…The study assessed the mechanical and physical properties of both fresh and hardened concrete to evaluate the overall effects of these alterations. …”
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Synergistic Effects of Furfurylated Natural Fibers and Nanoclays on the Properties of Fiber–Cement Composites by Thamires Alves da Silveira, Felipe Vahl Ribeiro, Cristian Conceição Gomes, Arthur Behenck Aramburu, Sandro Campos Amico, André Luiz Missio, Rafael de Avila Delucis

“…The combination of furfurylated fibers and functionalized nanoclay provided the best results in maintaining a compact microstructure, reducing water absorption, and improving mechanical resilience. …”
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Injectable Hydrogel Combined with Nucleus Pulposus-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells for the Treatment of Degenerative Intervertebral Disc in Rats by Feng Wang, Li-ping Nan, Shi-feng Zhou, Yang Liu, Ze-yu Wang, Jing-cheng Wang, Xin-min Feng, Liang Zhang

“…In vitro, the biocompatibility, microstructure, and induced differentiation effect on NPMSC of the hydrogel were studied. …”
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Investigating carbide characteristics effect on multiscale mechanical behavior of AISI 420 steel using crystal plasticity simulation by Kegu Lu, Yadong Zhou, Soheil Solhjoo, Maysam Naghinejad, Redmer van Tijum, Yutao Pei, Jan Post

“…This study highlights the potential of the CP-RVE model as a tool for exploring macroscale behavior and studying the influence of microstructural features.…”
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Durability and Mechanical Analysis of Basalt Fiber Reinforced Metakaolin–Red Mud-Based Geopolymer Composites by Ouiame Chakkor

“…This results in a more compact and resilient microstructure. Using basalt fibers improves surface abrasion and impact resistance, which is advantageous for industrial flooring or infrastructure applications. …”
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A Review on the Aging Behavior of BADGE-Based Epoxy Resin by Wei He, Xinshuo Jiang, Rong He, Yuchao Zheng, Dongli Dai, Liang Huang, Xianhua Yao

“…These aging processes lead to irreversible physicochemical changes, manifested as degradation of microstructure, mechanical properties, and dynamic mechanical properties to varying degrees, with performance deterioration becoming increasingly significant over time. …”
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In Vitro Digestion of Chia Seed Oil Nanoemulsions by Luciana Julio, Greilis Quintero-Gamero, Estefanía Guiotto, Vanesa Ixtaina

“…The particle size distribution, mean diameter, and microstructure were evaluated after in vitro stomach and small intestine simulation according to the INFOGEST method. …”
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Oxidative stability and physical properties of model cream-type O/W emulsions structured with candelilla wax and stored at room temperature by Iwona Szymańska, Anna Żbikowska, Sylwia Onacik-Gür, Małgorzata Kowalska

“…The emulsion's primary, secondary, and total degrees of lipid oxidative changes and the microstructure, rheological properties, and physical stability were examined. …”
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Improving gel properties of egg white protein using coconut endosperm dietary fibers modified by ultrasound and dual enzymolysis combined with carboxymethylation or phosphate cross... by Anyu Zhang, Jun Ma, Peiyao Long, Yajun Zheng, Yichan Zhang

“…Addition of CERDF, CERDF-UDEC, and CERDF-UDEPC increased the random coil content of EWPG and rendered its microstructure more granular. CERDF-UDEC and CERDF-UDEPC improved EWPG properties more effectively than unmodified CERDF. …”
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Innovative Bioceramic Based on Hydroxyapatite with Titanium Nanoparticles as Reinforcement for Possible Medical Applications by Dafne Rubi Porras-Herrera, Héctor Herrera-Hernández, José Guadalupe Miranda-Hernández, José Adalberto Castillo-Robles, Eddie Nahúm Armendariz-Mireles, Carlos Adrián Calles-Arriaga, Enrique Rocha-Rangel

“…The biomaterials’ microstructure is completely fine and homogeneous. The biomaterial reinforced with 1 wt. % Ti exhibits the best mechanical behavior. …”
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Effects of nano-SiO2 on sulfate attack resistance of multi-solid waste-based alkali-activated mortar by Jingjun Li, Shichao Wu, Yuxuan Shi, Yongbo Huang, Ying Tian, Duinkherjav Yagaanbuyant

“…In addition, both groups followed similar trends with increasing wet-dry cycling. Microstructural analysis further revealed that NS-modified specimens possessed a denser and more uniform microstructure than the unmodified ones, underscoring the critical role of NS in improving resistance to sulfate attack in the MAAM.…”
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Independent Acidic pH Reactivity of Non-Iron-Fenton Reaction Catalyzed by Copper-Based Nanoparticles for Fluorescent Dye Oxidation by Zakia H. Alhashem, Hasna Abdullah Alali, Shehab A. Mansour, Maha A. Tony, Ashraf H. Farha

“…CuO/Cu₂O hybrid nanoparticles were successfully synthesized through a thermal decomposition route and applied as a heterogeneous catalytic oxidant for a fluorescent dye, namely Basic Violet 10 (BV10) dye. The microstructure and morphology of the prepared catalyst were evaluated via X-ray diffraction (XRD) and a field-emission scanning electron microscope (FE-SEM), respectively. …”
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Adaptive Evolution of <i>Sporosarcina pasteurii</i> Enhances Saline–Alkali Resistance for High-Performance Concrete Crack Repair via MICP by Jieyu Liu, Huaihua Xu, Min Dong, Zilin Cheng, Chenkai Mi, Shuai Sun, Ruiying Zhu, Peipei Han

“…Comparative analysis of growth characteristics (OD₆₀₀), pH variation, urease activity, and specific urease activity revealed that the evolved strain maintained growth kinetics under harsh conditions comparable to the parental strain under normal conditions. Subsequent evaluations demonstrated the evolved strain’s superior salt–alkali tolerance through enhanced enzymatic activity, precipitation yield, particle size distribution, crystal morphology, and microstructure characterization under various saline–alkaline conditions. …”
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Impact of laser shock peening on high-strength aluminum alloys in marine environments by Xiang-Fei Wang, Xiao-Ye Zhou, Jia-Le Mao, Ji-Hua Zhu, Chun Pei

“…LSP induces high strain-rate plastic deformation, resulting in dense dislocation structures and promoting grain refinement mechanisms within the microstructure. A comparative analysis of LSP treatments using laser pulse energies of 1.8 J and 2.6 J reveals that the 1.8 J pulse energy optimally enhances mechanical properties and fatigue resistance. …”
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Development and Characterization of Thermal Protection Gels for Steel Pipelines Transporting Combustible Materials by Jing Li, Jianhua Gong, Jun Shen, Kege Yang, Longhua Tan, Haoyuan Li, Jinlong Zhao

“…Subsequently, water retention, thermal stability and the microstructure of these formulations were analyzed. Finally, the thermal protection performance of the gel formulations was evaluated under the direct impingement of flames or high-temperature smoke. …”
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Electro-discharge deposition of zinc powder on 316L stainless steel: Synthesis, deposition rate, and characterization by Elhuseini Garba, Ahmad Majdi Abdul-Rani, Abdul Azeez Abdu Aliyu, Aliyu Ruwaida, Saad Ali

“…Surface morphology, microstructure and coating thickness were examined through field-emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM) and scanning electron microscope (SEM). …”
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Effect of guar gum as a stabilizer on the physicochemical, textural, and sensory characteristics of liquid Kashk (a traditional dairy product) by Maryam Ghaderi-Ghahfarokhi, Roya Mohammadnezhad, Mehdi Zarei, Mohammad Sadegh Arab

“…Scanning electron microscopy revealed that guar gum promoted a more compact microstructure and reduced pore size in ILK. Sensory evaluations revealed that all formulations maintained acceptable color and appearance throughout storage, with no adverse effects on taste or odor attributable to adding guar gum. …”
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Preparation and characterization of biodegradable flexible polyurethane foam containing acetylated tapioca starch and Castor oil by Mohammad Reza Abdollahi Moghaddam, Maryam Mahdavi, Adel Beigbabaee, Mohsen Heidary, Mohammad Ali Hesarinejad

“…These foams incorporated acetylated tapioca starch as a filler and castor oil, and their properties were evaluated. Experiments assessed how varying concentrations of acetylated starch (0, 15, 30, 45, and 60 wt%) and castor oil (0, 10, 20, and 30 wt%) affected the foams’ density, tensile properties, compression set, moisture absorption, biodegradability, and microstructure. …”
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Performance of engineered cementitious composites containing high volume of ceramic powder and magnetized water by Khalid A. Eltawil, Mostafa M. Keshta, Mohamed M. Yousry Elshikh, Waleed E. El-Demerdash, Osama Youssf

“…Several fresh and hardened properties of ECC mixtures were measured, including workability, compressive strength, and water absorption. Microstructure analyses were also conducted on selected ECC mixes to closely investigate the effect of the applied variables. …”
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Structural and magneto-elastic properties of samarium doped cobalt–nickel ferrite ceramics obtained by spark plasma sintering by Mario German Ibuado, Renee Joselin Sáenz-Hernández, Carlos Roberto Santillan-Rodriguez, Jose Andres Matutes-Aquino, María Cristina Grijalva-Castillo

“…The composition, structure, and microstructure of the nanoparticles and pellets were characterized by different techniques such as X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, and transmission electron microscopy. …”
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