Specific bone region localization of osteolytic versus osteoblastic lesions in a patient-derived xenograft model of bone metastatic prostate cancer by Takeshi Hirata, Seung Chol Park, Michelle T. Muldong, Christina N. Wu, Tomonori Yamaguchi, Amy Strasner, Omer Raheem, Hiromi Kumon, Robert L. Sah, Nicholas A. Cacalano, Catriona H.M. Jamieson, Christopher J. Kane, Koichi Masuda, Anna A. Kulidjian, Christina A.M. Jamieson

“…Keywords: Bone metastatic prostate cancer, Patient-derived xenograft, Bone microenvironment, Microstructural CT, Osteolytic lesions, Osteoblastic lesions…”
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Hot Tensile Behavior of 05Cr17Ni4Cu4Nb Stainless Steel: Damage Model and Fracture Characteristics by Jing Yuan, Hongjun Jiang, Liwei Zheng, Kuangyu Zhang

“…Microstructural analysis revealed the features of ductile fracture and provided insights into the mechanism by which δ-ferrite influences microvoid evolution. …”
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Analysis of Electrical and Mechanical Properties of Self-Sensing Cement Composite with Carbon Microfiber by Stephanie Cucolo Marçula, João Batista Lamari Palma e Silva, Camila Tiemi Ozaki e Silva, Rosa Cristina Cecche Lintz, Luísa Andréia Gachet

“…Self-sensing cementitious composites have attracted significant attention in Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) due to their semiconductive and piezoresistive properties, achieved through incorporations conductive fillers such as graphite powder and carbon microfibers. This study evaluated cementitious composites with 0.4%, 0.6%, 0.8%, and 1% of carbon microfibers by mass, analyzing their mechanical, electrical, and microstructural properties. …”
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Impact of Pumice Substitution on Mortar Properties: A Case Study on Mechanical Performance and XRD Analysis by Pablo Julián López-Gonzalez, Rodrigo Vivar-Ocampo, Humberto Raymundo González-Moreno, Oscar Moreno-Vazquez, Efrén Meza-Ruíz, Sergio Aurelio Zamora-Castro, David Reyes-González, Joaquin Sangabriel-Lomeli

“…This research examines the mechanical behavior and microstructural features of alternative mortars in which pumice acts as a partial cement replacement. …”
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The effect of surface roughness on the formation of passivation layer on the A356 aluminum alloy by Jiawei Li, Dongzhu Lu, Quantong Jiang, Wenke Gao, Chaoqun Li, Qichao Zhang, Yishan Jiang, Yanliang Huang, Baorong Hou

“…These findings provided new insights into the microstructural mechanisms underlying passivation layer formation and highlighted the critical role of surface treatment in optimizing corrosion resistance.…”
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Flow-Induced Shear Stress Combined with Microtopography Inhibits the Differentiation of Neuro-2a Cells by Eleftheria Babaliari, Paraskevi Kavatzikidou, Dionysios Xydias, Sotiris Psilodimitrakopoulos, Anthi Ranella, Emmanuel Stratakis

“…In this study, a precise flow-controlled microfluidic system featuring custom-designed chambers that integrate laser-microstructured polyethylene terephthalate (PET) substrates comprising microgrooves (MGs) was developed to investigate the combined effect of shear stress and topography on Neuro-2a (N2a) cells’ behavior. …”
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Effect of the Concentration of a Nitrite-Based Inhibitor and Chloride Ions on the Corrosion Behavior of FCD-500 in a Simulated Marine Engine Cooling Water System by Woo-Seck Jeon, Kwang-Hu Jung

“…Immersion and electrochemical tests were performed to analyze the microstructural corrosion characteristics and inhibitor efficiency. …”
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Optimizing Wear Resistance and Tensile Strength of Nickel-Based Coatings through Tungsten Carbide Reinforcement by Li Zhang, Shengli Li, Chunlin Zhang, Shihan Zhang, Xingang Ai, Zhiwen Xie

“…The coatings were comprehensively evaluated through microstructural analysis, hardness testing, wear resistance assessment, and tensile testing. …”
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Dependency of solid particle erosion behaviour of plasma sprayed NiTi coating on primary gas flow rate by B. Swain, S. Mantry, S.S. Mohapatra, P. Mallick, A. Behera

“…Various erosion mechanisms such as groove formation, scratches, cutting, plastic deformation etc. has been observed from the microstructural analysis of the eroded samples at 45˚ impingement angle and splat fragmentation, splat delamination form the 90˚ impingement angle.…”
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Thermal stress behavior and optimization of solder joints in CSP-LED packages by Jinlan Wang, Yaohui Deng, Zhao Zhang, Jiajie Jin, Peisheng Liu

“…Key findings include the dominant role of PCB substrate material and microstructural void configurations in affecting interfacial stress. …”
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Influence of Ceramic Size and Morphology on Interface Bonding Properties of TWIP Steel Matrix Composites Produced by Lost-Foam Casting by Guojin Sun, Xiaoming Liu, Zhenggui Li, Qi Wang

“…Various ceramic shapes and sizes, including blocky, flaky, rod-like, and granular forms, were evaluated for their suitability as reinforcement materials. …”
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Enhanced characterization and utilization of cowpea protein isolate: rheological and textural properties of heat-induced gels for plant-based egg omelet formulation by Hyun Woo Choi, Jungwoo Hahn

“…This study aimed to evaluate the potential of cowpea isolate (CPI) as an effective plant-based egg substitute by comparing its composition and physicochemical properties with those of commercial isolates, including mung bean, soy, and pea proteins. …”
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Development of Soft Wrinkled Micropatterns on the Surface of 3D-Printed Hydrogel-Based Scaffolds via High-Resolution Digital Light Processing by Mauricio A. Sarabia-Vallejos, Scarleth Romero De la Fuente, Nicolás A. Cohn-Inostroza, Claudio A. Terraza, Juan Rodríguez-Hernández, Carmen M. González-Henríquez

“…This enabled the combination of micrometer-sized channels (100–200 microns) with microstructured wrinkled surfaces (1–3 μm wavelength). …”
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Mechanical Recovery of Cracked Fiber-Reinforced Mortar Incorporating Crystalline Admixture, Expansive Agent, and Geomaterial by Abdul Salam Buller, Fahad ul Rehman Abro, Kwang-Myong Lee, Seung Yup Jang

“…The effects of the healing materials on mechanical performance and water permeability were evaluated experimentally. Furthermore, microscopic and microstructural observations were conducted to investigate the characteristics and physical appearance of healing products within healed cracks. …”
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Effect of Hawthorn Powder on Physical, Functional, and Sensory Characteristics of Set-Type Yogurt by Jingjing Wang, Zeyuan Kang, Lifei Tang, Wenpei Qiu, Yuxin Wang, Tao Zhang, Daodong Pan, Maolin Tu

“…Plant powders have exhibited great potential to enhance the antioxidant activity of yogurt. This study aims to evaluate the effects of hawthorn powder (1.0–3.0%, <i>w</i>/<i>w</i>) addition on the antioxidant activity and physical properties of set-type yogurt. …”
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Valorization of phosphate by-products to produce acidic geopolymers by S. En-naji, S. Chhaiba, S. Mabroum, R. Hakkou, I. Garcia Lodeiro

“…Pastes were prepared and characterized from the mechanical (compressive strengths), microstructural (BSEM/EDX and MIP), mineralogical (XRD and FTIR), and nanostructural (27Al, 29Si and 31P MAS NMR) point of view. …”
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Application of advanced diffusion MRI based tractometry of the visual pathway in glaucoma: a systematic review by Loxlan W. Kasa, Loxlan W. Kasa, Loxlan W. Kasa, Stephanie Donovan, Eryn Kwon, Eryn Kwon, Samantha Holdsworth, Samantha Holdsworth, William Schierding, William Schierding, William Schierding, Helen Danesh-Meyer, Helen Danesh-Meyer, Helen Danesh-Meyer, Helen Danesh-Meyer

“…One such technique is tractometry, which quantifies white matter (WM) microstructural properties. While the application of tractometry in glaucomatous patients is developing, several key studies have explored structural changes in the brain, particularly within the visual pathways, in individuals with glaucoma. …”
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Experimental Investigation on Use of Wheat Straw Ash and Bentonite in Self-Compacting Cementitious System by Rao Arsalan Khushnood, Syed Ali Rizwan, Shazim Ali Memon, Jean-Marc Tulliani, Giuseppe Andrea Ferro

“…The fresh and hardened properties of SCP formulations including water and superplasticizer demand, flow behavior, compressive and flexural strength development, water absorption, and acid attack resistance were evaluated. Moreover, porosity, microstructural, and mineralogical investigations were also carried out on SCP formulations. …”
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A mesoscale phase-field model of intergranular liquid lithium corrosion of ferritic/martensitic steels by Alexandre Lhoest, Sasa Kovacevic, Duc Nguyen-Manh, Joven Lim, Emilio Martínez-Pañeda, Mark R. Wenman

“…A sensitivity analysis, varying near-surface grain density, grain size, and chromium depletion thickness, highlights the microstructural influence in the corrosion process. Moreover, the significance of saturation is considered and evaluated. …”
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BMP9 attenuates microgravity-related disuse osteoporosis by modulating TGFβ and BMP signaling by Haoyang Zhao, Mengfan Yang, Yujiao Liu, Xiaolin Tu, Gaohai Shao

“…HLU mice showed reduced bone density, microstructural integrity, and dysregulated signaling (increased p-Smad2/3, decreased p-Smad1/5/8). …”
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