Comparative assessment of cutting processes in the mechanical behavior of basalt fiber/poly(lactic acid) matrix composites by Varikkadinmel Binaz, Kaushik Deepak, Inderdeep Singh

“…Less emphasis has been placed on the development, mechanical/microstructural characterization, and secondary processing of sustainable basalt fiber/poly(lactic acid) composites (BFPLA), which can be an excellent choice for semi-structural applications. …”
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Study on the reuse of high-silica by-product from Lionas Metals Plant to partially replace cement in concrete production by Dang-Nguyen Nguyen

“…Higher HSB content resulted in greater CS and durability, with the 30% HSB mixture demonstrating outstanding 28-day performance: a maximum CS of 65.04 MPa, the highest UPV of 4902 m/s, the lowest WA of 1.14%, a reduced TC of 1.96 W/(m×K), and an extremely low RCPT value of 179 Coulombs. Microstructural analysis supported these observations. …”
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Durability assessment of vacuum-infused GFRP laminates and I-beams in marine environments by Xinqiang Xi, Shaojie Zhang, Zhi-hao Hao, Peng Feng, Fei Zhao

“…Microstructural characterization further revealed degradation mechanisms. …”
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Stability of whey protein isolate–chitosan Pickering emulsions and their application in mayonnaise by Zhen Tian, Huaizhou Jin, Xiaoxiao Shang, Qifei Ma, Weihong Wang, Shangzhong Jin

“…Optical tweezers were employed to quantify the interaction forces between emulsion droplets during storage, in combination with microstructural observation and ζ-potential analysis. …”
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On the natural attenuation of leaching hexavalent chromium by ambient-soil and associated health-risks: characterization and adsorption studies by Shreya Ganguly, Sayantan Ganguly

“…To obtain deeper insights, Electrical Resistivity Tomography (ERT) is utilized to evaluate the lithological features of the study area, complemented by advanced characterization techniques to analyse the soil’s microstructural characteristics and chemical constituents. …”
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Sustainable Engineering: Utilisation of Biomedical Waste Ash for Untapped Potential in Soil Stabilisation by Pooja Somadas, Purushotham G Sarvade

“…Analysis of variance (ANOVA) revealed that the curing time is the dominant factor, contributing 90.86% to early strength development. Microstructural analysis using SEM and EDX further reveals the formation of ettringite, which promotes early strength gain. …”
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Osteoporotic Characteristics Persist in the Spine of Ovariectomized Sheep after Withdrawal of Corticosteroid Administration by Mohammad-Reza Zarrinkalam, Christopher G. Schultz, Ian H. Parkinson, Robert J. Moore

“…The microstructural arrangement of vertebral trabecular bone in sheep is similar to humans demonstrating further relevance of this model for preclinical investigations.…”
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Machine learning algorithms to predict the tensile strength of novel composite materials by S. Sathees Kumar, P. Shyamala, Pravat Ranjan Pati

“…Future studies will extend this methodology to multi-property prediction, integrating microstructural descriptors for improved real-world applicability.…”
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Impact of plasticity and stress history on thermal volume changes in clays by Hamed Hoseini Mighani, Saeed Tourchi, Arash Alimardani Lavasan, Fatemehsadat Hosseini, Janos Szendefy

“…Furthermore, the influence of soil plasticity was pronounced, with high-plasticity clays experiencing greater thermal contraction due to enhanced microstructural rearrangement and mineralogical effects. …”
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Investigation of the high thermal ageing resistance of the 2219 aluminium alloy by Thomas Perrin, Arthur Després, Pierre Heugue, Alexis Deschamps, Frédéric De Geuser

“…In this study, temperature gradient heat treatments were employed to evaluate its resistance to thermal ageing over a continuous temperature range of 165 °C to 245 °C for up to 10,000 h. …”
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Manufacturing-Driven Insights into Structure, Mechanics, and Permeability of Asymmetric LSCF Membranes via Freeze Casting and Tape Casting by Valdir Pereira Junior, Priscila Lemes, Murilo Daniel de Mello Innocentini, Mara Gabriela Novy Quadri, Dachamir Hotza, Sergio Yesid Gómez González

“…The porous support is engineered through microstructuring the pore architecture to enhance strength and permeation rates, as it governs overall oxygen transport in asymmetric membranes. …”
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Exploring interhemispheric connectivity using the directional tract density patterns of the corpus callosum by Ali Demir, H. Diana Rosas

“…Currently available methods to assess the interhemispheric connectivity of the CC have several limitations: i) they require the a priori identification of specific cortical regions as targets or seeds, ii) they are limited by the characterization of only small components of the structure, primarily voxels that constitute the mid-sagittal slice, and iii) they use global measures of microstructural integrity, which provide only limited characterization. …”
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Investigation of Mechanical Strength and Fatigue Crack Growth Behaviour of Hot-Rolled SUP9 Steel for Leaf Spring Suspension Application by Mohammad Badaruddin, Ahmad Kurniawan Purga, Dwi Asmi, Sugiyanto Sugiyanto, Slamet Sumardi, Andreas Luki Indratmoko

“…Microstructural and fractographic analyses were conducted using optical microscope (OM) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). …”
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Influence of Laser Energy Variation on the Composition and Properties of Gradient-Structured Cemented Carbide Layers Produced by LP-DED by Yorihiro Yamashita, Kenta Kawabata, Hayato Mori, Eito Ose, Takahiro Kunimine

“…These findings indicate that both WC content and laser energy strongly influence the microstructural evolution and mechanical properties of graded cemented carbide layers. …”
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Sodium Alginate–Starch Capsules for Enhanced Stability of Metformin in Simulated Gastrointestinal Fluids by Roxana Gheorghita, Ioan-Ovidiu Sirbu, Andrei Lobiuc, Mihai Covasa

“…In vitro testing with simulated gastrointestinal fluids showed that after 1 h, capsules with equal amounts of alginate and starch had a higher swelling ratio and better drug release behavior, despite lower MET entrapment efficiency compared to other formulations. Microstructural analysis revealed stability in simulated gastric fluids and solubility in simulated intestinal fluids, key factors in drug development. …”
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A study on post-fire durability performance of concrete by Sudarshan Dattatraya KORE, Abhijeet GANDAGE, Anil AGARWAL, Babalu RAJPUT

“…We have thus initiated the endeavor. This study aims to evaluate the post-fire durability characteristics of concrete, focusing on strength retention, microstructural changes, and degradation mechanisms. …”
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Influence of size and concentration of carbonate biomineral on biocementation and bioclogging for mitigating soil degradation by Surabhi Jain, Sarat Kumar Das

“…., Sporosarcina pasteurii and isolated Proteus species at three different initial concentrations and chemical reagents by varying 0.1–1 molar of urea and calcium were considered. The amount and microstructural behavior of biomineral in different biochemical conditions concluded that the governing mechanism differs for both biocementation and bioclogging under identical MICP treatment. …”
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Enhancing Aluminum Alloy Properties Through Low Pressure Forging: A Comprehensive Study on Heat Treatments by Silvia Cecchel, Giovanna Cornacchia

“…The specimens underwent T6 heat treatment (solubilization treatment followed by artificial aging), with varying aging times and temperatures. Microstructural analysis and tensile tests were conducted to determine the optimal conditions for achieving superior mechanical strength, contributing to the design of lightweight, high-performance components for advanced automotive applications. …”
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Effect of Thermo-catalytic Process on the Viscosity, Composition of a Colombian Heavy Crude Oil and the Corrosion on Api N-80 Steel by Julian Sanabria, Dario Pena-Ballesteros, Daniel Molina, Michell Jiménez, Manuel Cabarcas, Adan Leon-Bermudez

“…Finally, the optimal temperature and catalyst conditions were selected, and the corrosive effect on API N-80 steel and the microstructural changes in the material were analyzed using SEM-EDS. …”
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A Novel Approach to Quantitatively Account on Deposition Efficiency by Direct Energy Deposition: Case of Hardfacing-Coated AISI 304 SS by Gabriele Grima, Kamal Sleem, Alberto Santoni, Gianni Virgili, Vincenzo Foti, Marcello Cabibbo, Eleonora Santecchia

“…The work focuses on the relationships between process parameters, microstructural features, and mechanical properties. A total of sixteen process parameter combinations were studied, varying laser power and scanning speed to establish optimal deposition conditions and to evaluate coating morphology, surface topology, dilution behavior, and mechanical performance. …”
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