Enhancing the performance of iron-based binders with seawater and CO2 sequestration by V Chandralega, M Shanmugasundaram, David Stone

“…The samples were cured under controlled CO2 conditions and evaluated through compressive strength tests, and microstructural analysis, XRD, and FTIR results. …”
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Investigation of bioactivity, biocompatibility, and antibacterial properties of a hydroxyapatite-enhanced nanocomposite for dental applications by Xin Yan, Ali ebrahimi, Reza Mohammadi, Mona Mohajeri Tehrani, Pardis Chaboki, Mohammed Mustafa, Almustafa Alhumadi, I. B. Sapaev, Ahmed Hjazi, Khadije Yousefi, Mojdeh Yousefi

“…Specimens containing 0, 10, and 20 weight% (W%) hydroxyapatite were subjected to assessment utilizing the MTT assay for cytotoxicity, the Gilmore needle for measuring setting time, scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and X-ray diffraction (XRD) for microstructural and phase analyses, as well as antibacterial evaluations against Enterococcus faecalis (PTCC 1394). …”
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Early corticospinal tract sub-pathway lesion load and integrity predict post-stroke motor outcomes by Xin Wen, Wentao Zeng, Chiyin Li, Yue Qin, Yanqiang Qiao, Tao Lu, Wanghuan Dun, Ming Zhang, Junya Mu

“…This study aimed to determine whether microstructural integrity and lesion load (LL) of each CST sub-pathway at 2 weeks predict motor outcomes at 2, 6, and 12 weeks post-stroke.MethodsFifty seven participants completed motor and neuroimaging evaluations at 2 weeks post-stroke and underwent follow-up motor assessments at 6 (n = 37) and 12 weeks (n = 34). …”
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Activated Bentonite for Physical, Mechanical, and Durability Properties of Concrete—A Review by Tsion Amsalu Fode, Yusufu Abeid Chande Jande, Thomas Kivevele

“…Therefore, the present study detail reviewed the effect of activated bentonite at different heating temperatures and replacement doses of bentonite on the durability, physical, mechanical, and microstructural properties of concrete. Also, environmental and economic beneficiary of employing activated bentonite in concrete is evaluated. …”
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Sol–Gel Synthesis and Comprehensive Study of Structural, Electrical, and Magnetic Properties of BiBaO₃ Perovskite by Faouzia Tayari, Kais Iben Nassar, João Pedro Carvalho, Sílvia Soreto Teixeira, Imen Hammami, Sílvia Rodrigues Gavinho, Manuel P. F. Graça, Manuel Almeida Valente

“…In this study, BiBaO₃ perovskite was successfully synthesized via the sol–gel method and thoroughly characterized to evaluate its structural, microstructural, dielectric, electrical, and magnetic properties. …”
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Sustainable replacement of asbestos ceiling boards with boards produced from rice husk-marble dust-polystyrene matrix by Abdulganiyu Sanusi, Emmanuel Eberechukwu Ndububa, Adekunle Akanni Adeleke, Edwin Reuben Ade, Ifeyinwa Ijeoma Obianyo, Idris Mohammed, Olaolu Oyinlola Bilewu

“…This study explores a sustainable alternative by developing marble-rice husk ceiling boards (MRCB) from rice husk and marble dust, using polystyrene glue derived from waste polystyrene dissolved in premium motor gasoline as a bonding agent. The samples were evaluated for water absorption, fire resistance, nail pull-out strength, and microstructural properties in accordance with the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) and British standards. …”
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Super-resolution mapping of anisotropic tissue structure with diffusion MRI and deep learning by Alfredo Ordinola, David Abramian, Magnus Herberthson, Anders Eklund, Evren Özarslan

“…Numerous diseases and processes affecting the central nervous system can be detected and monitored via diffusion MRI thanks to its sensitivity to microstructural alterations in tissue. The latter has prompted interest in quantitative mapping of the microstructural parameters, such as the fiber orientation distribution function (fODF), which is instrumental for noninvasively mapping the underlying axonal fiber tracts in white matter through a procedure known as tractography. …”
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Cortical Diffusivity, a Biomarker for Early Neuronal Damage, Is Associated with Amyloid-β Deposition: A Pilot Study by Justine Debatisse, Fangda Leng, Azhaar Ashraf, Paul Edison

“…Cortical mean diffusivity (cMD) may be used as a measure of early grey matter damage in AD as it reflects the breakdown of microstructural barriers preceding volumetric changes and affecting cognitive function. …”
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Deposition and Characterization of Cu-Enhanced High-Entropy Alloy Coatings via DC Magnetron Sputtering by Arcadii Sobetkii, Laurentiu-Florin Mosinoiu, Stefania Caramarin, Dumitru Mitrica, Laura-Madalina Cursaru, Alexandru-Cristian Matei, Ioan-Albert Tudor, Beatrice-Adriana Serban, Mihai Ghita, Nicoleta Vitan, Julia Witt, Ozlem Ozcan, Bogdan Postolnyi, Alexander Pogrebnjak

“…Deposition parameters were varied to select the optimal values. Microstructural evaluations using SEM-EDS (scanning electron microscopy and energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy), XRD (X-ray diffraction), and AFM (atomic force microscopy) revealed uniform, dense coatings with good adhesion composed of dendritic and interdendritic BCC (body-centered cubic) and FCC (face centered cubic) structures, respectively. …”
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Exploring mean kurtosis in MR diffusion kurtosis imaging for early detection of lumbar spine degeneration: a systematic review [version 1; peer review: 2 approved] by Abhimanyu Pradhan, Suresh Sukumar, Priya P.S., Rajagopal Kadavigere, Neil Abraham Barnes, Winniecia Dkhar, Vaishali K

“…Results Findings indicate that MK plays a crucial role in detecting microstructural changes in the intervertebral disc space of the lumbar spine. …”
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Morphologic Changes in the Foveal Photoreceptor Layer before and after Laser Treatment in Acute and Chronic Central Serous Chorioretinopathy Documented in Spectral-Domain Optical C... by Dominik Odrobina, Iwona Laudańska-Olszewska, Piotr Gozdek, Mariusz Maroszyński, Michael Amon

“…Purpose. To analyze microstructural changes in the external limiting membrane (ELM) and photoreceptor layer before and after early and late conventional laser treatment in central serous chorioretinopathy (CSC) in 12 months follow-up study. …”
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High-Temperature Wear Properties of Laser Powder Directed Energy Deposited Ferritic Stainless Steel 430 by Samsub Byun, Hyun-Ki Kang, Jongyeob Lee, Namhyun Kang, Seunghun Lee

“…This study aims to examine the microstructural characteristics and wear properties of laser powder directed energy deposition (LP-DED) FSS 430 fabricated under varying laser powers and hatch distances. …”
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Nutritional, Antioxidant and Structural Properties of Rusk Developed From Wheat–Bambara Groundnut (Vigna subterranean) Flour by Shonisani Eugenia Ramashia, Rilwele Calmon Sikhipha, Gbeminiyi Olamiti, Mpho Edward Mashau

“…The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of BGN flour on the nutritional, antioxidant and microstructural properties of wheat flour rusks. …”
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An ecofriendly approach to explore the physical and mechanical properties of cement mortar reinforced with Abutilon indicum fibres by V Aarthipriya, C Umarani

“…This study aims to examine the performance of Abutilon indicum fibre reinforced cement mortar with varied fibre contents and fibre lengths based on physical, mechanical and microstructural properties. Three different fibre lengths, 5, 10 and 15 mm and varying fibre contents of 0.5, 1.0, 1.5 and 2.0 wt% were considered. …”
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Effect of polyacrylate polymer on the mechanical and water retention properties of cemented soil: A multiscale investigation by Lei Wang, Yongsheng Yao, Jue Li

“…Soil-water retention characteristics were determined using pressure plate and filter paper methods. Microstructural analyses via scanning electron microscopy and pore attribute quantification furnished insights. …”
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Study on the Performance of High-Performance Mortar (HPM) Prepared Using Sodium-Silicate-Modified Graphite Tailing Sand by Ruixin Jiang, Zhengjun Wang, Yingxin Du, Yajing Wen

“…The microstructural properties of GT-HPM were also analyzed by X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), and scanning electron microscopy (SEM/EDS). …”
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Sustainable stabilization of fiber-reinforced clayey sand using zeolite as partial cement replacement by Mohsen Ramezani, Saman Soleimani Kutanaei, Ali Seyedkazemi, Ali Esfandiari Fard

“…In this study, the effect of partial replacement of cement with zeolite (up to 50 %) and the addition of polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) fibers (up to 0.8 wt%) on improving the mechanical, microstructural and environmental properties of clayey sand soil was investigated. …”
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Mechanical strength and environmental impacts of eco-self-compacting mortar containing dune sand in the Oued-Souf region of Algeria as cementitious materials by Moussa Hadjadj, Youcef Toumi, Selma Lounis, Merouane Guettioui

“…SEM analysis was also conducted to examine the microstructural development of the hardened SCM. The results show that the use of DSP improved the workability of SCM mixtures. …”
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Mock-up pragmatic study on the impact performance of self-compacting concrete incorporating sea sand by B. M. Sindhurashmi, Gopinatha Nayak, N. D. Adesh, Sandhya Parasnath Dubey, Vidya Rao

“…Six SCC variations, incorporating 30 $$\%$$ % Class F Fly Ash (FA), 5 $$\%$$ % Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag (GGBS), and various fine aggregate combinations, were evaluated for their fresh, mechanical, microstructural, and durability properties. …”
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A narrative review of diffusion kurtosis MRI parameters in diagnosing degenerative spine diseases in animal models by Neil Abraham Barnes, Winniecia Dkhar, Rajagopal Kadavigere, Suresh Sukumar, Vaishali K., Abhimanyu Pradhan

“…Advanced MRI sequences, particularly Diffusion Weighted Imaging (DWI) and Diffusion Kurtosis Imaging (DKI), have determined an important tool for detecting early microstructural changes. This review evaluates the efficacy of DKI parameters for the early diagnosis of degenerative spine disease in animal models. …”
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