ANFIS modelling of the strength properties of natural rubber latex modified concrete by Efiok Etim Nyah, David Ogbonna Onwuka, Joan Ijeoma Arimanwa, George Uwadiegwu Alaneme, G. Nakkeeran, Ulari Sylvia Onwuka, Chinenye Elizabeth Okere

“…Beyond these thresholds, mechanical properties declined due to matrix destabilization. Microstructural analysis using Scanning Electron Microscopy and Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy confirmed NRL’s role in reducing porosity and enhancing matrix uniformity. …”
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Phase Stability and Solidification of 9Cr-ODS Alloys for Wire Additive Manufacturing: A Computational Approach by Sarah Najm Al-Challabi, Ali Samer Muhsan, Thar Mohammed Badri, Mohammad Shakir Nasif

“…While these materials offer remarkable thermomechanical properties, challenges remain in optimizing their phase stability and microstructural evolution during additive manufacturing processes such as Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) and Plasma Additive Manufacturing (PAM). …”
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Sol–Gel Derived Alumina Particles for the Reinforcement of Copper Films on Brass Substrates by Samah Sasi Maoloud Mohamed, Marija M. Vuksanović, Dana G. Vasiljević-Radović, Ljiljana Janković Mandić, Radmila M. Jančić Heinneman, Aleksandar D. Marinković, Ivana O. Mladenović

“…The MMC Cu-Al₂O₃ films were synthesized electrochemically using the co-electrodeposition method. Microstructural and topographical analyses of pure (alumina-free) Cu films and the Cu films with incorporated Al₂O₃ particles were performed using FE-SEM/EDS and AFM, respectively. …”
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Integrated Mechanical and Eco-Economical Assessments of Fly Ash-Based Geopolymer Concrete by Qasim Shaukat Khan, Raja Hilal Ahmad, Asad Ullah Qazi, Syed Minhaj Saleem Kazmi, Muhammad Junaid Munir, Muhammad Hassan Javed

“…This research evaluates the mechanical properties, environmental impacts, and cost-effectiveness of Hub Coal fly ash (FA)-based geopolymer concrete (FAGPC) as a sustainable alternative to ordinary Portland cement (OPC) concrete. …”
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Comparative analysis of bobbin tool and one-step double-acting tool in friction stir welding of aluminum AA1100 by Yudha Eko Widyantono, Yoshihiko Uematsu, Ilhamdi, Sulardjaka, Jos Istiyanto, Muizuddin Azka, Nurul Muhayat, Triyono

“…Results indicated that the bobbin tool produced rougher beads and tear defects due to its design, while the one-step double-acting tool, particularly at a 2 mm offset, yielded cleaner, more uniform welds with fewer defects and enhanced material control. Microstructural analysis showed that the stir zone exhibited uniform grain refinement, and the Heat-Affected Zone (HAZ) benefited from finer grain structures due to improved heat management. …”
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The impacts of freeze-thaw cycles on polypropylene fiber-reinforced clayey soil stabilized with alkali-activated fly ash by Arash Rajaee, Nafiseh Talebi, Saeed Abrishami

“…While initial FTCs caused no mass loss, subsequent cycles led to increased mass loss and remained below 2 % for all samples. Microstructural analysis results corroborated UCS test results. …”
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Diffusion of Hydrogen Isotopes in Zirconium Alloys by Long WANG, Zhi-hao HONG, You-zhi WANG, Zi-kai LIU, Xiao-qian ZHANG, Tian-guang ZHANG, Long ZHANG

“…Combining atomistic simulations with continuum-scale models enables researchers to elucidate the complex interactions between hydrogen atoms, alloying elements, and microstructural features. Additional studies are necessary to investigate the diffusion of hydrogen isotopes in zirconium alloy in the near future.…”
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Antimicrobial activity enhancement of MgO nanoparticles through Zn doping against multidrug-resistant bacteria by Benjamín Hernández-Figueroa, Guillermo Herrera-Pérez, Jesus S. Uribe-Chavira, Antonia Luna-Velasco, Alva Castillo-González, Blanca Sánchez-Ramírez, Claudia A. Ramírez-Valdespino, María R. Peralta-Pérez, Dayana E. Salas-Leiva, Edward A. Espinoza-Sánchez, Joan S. Salas-Leiva

“…Structural analyses confirmed a cubic structure with space group Fm-3 m, which underwent distortions as Zn concentration increased. Microstructural studies via X-ray diffraction and transmission electron microscopy revealed nanoparticle (NPs) formation with a polyhedral morphology resulting from surface hydroxylation of cubic-shaped particles. …”
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Test-retest reliability of diffusion kurtosis imaging metrics in the healthy adult brain by Liu-Yang Wu, Yao Xu, Lan-Lan Chen, Wen-Rui Yang, Yan Li, Song-An Shang, Xian-Fu Luo, Wei Xia, Jing Xia, Hong-Ying Zhang

“…Default mode-related areas exhibited higher reliability than other brain cortices in terms of implicated microstructural DKI property. Additionally, an appropriate smoothing preprocessing could improve the reliability of a few DKI metrics only in WM regions.…”
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Assessment of photoreceptor recovery and visual function utilizing adaptive optics and microperimetry in patients with surgically closed macular holes by Yuanyuan Liu, Xueli Yang, Wei Zhou, Jinguo Yu, Song Chen, Tiangeng He, Caiyun You, Xiangda Meng, Mengyu Liao, Yi Lei, Hua Yan

“…Conclusion: AOSLO is a valuable tool for evaluating microstructural healing in MHs and reveals that type 1 closure, characterized by cone migration, leads to greater neuroretinal repair and improved BCVA and retinal sensitivity. …”
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Altered functional brain connectivity in Dyt1 knock-in mouse models by R. Z. Adury, B. J. Wilkes, P. Girdhar, Y. Li, D. E. Vaillancourt, D. E. Vaillancourt, D. E. Vaillancourt

“…We employed functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) to assess resting-state and sensory-evoked brain connectivity and activation, along with diffusion MRI (dMRI) to evaluate microstructural changes. We hypothesized that dGAG mice would exhibit widespread network disruptions compared to the cortex-specific EMX mice, due to broader TorsinA dysfunction across the basal ganglia and cerebellum. …”
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Valorization of nano additives effects on the physical, mechanical and radiation shielding properties of high strength concrete by Mohamed A. Abouelnour, Islam N. Fathy, Alaa A. Mahmoud, Mansour Alturki, Mohamed M. Abdelaziz, Sahar A. Mostafa, K. A. Mahmoud, Hany A. Dahish, Islam M. Nabil, Mohy S. Fattouh

“…Abstract This study evaluated the impact of nano silica (NS) and nano metakaolin (NMK) on high-strength concrete (HSC). …”
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Study on the mechanism of direct wet mineralization of fly ash for CO2 storage and optimization of key influencing factors by Shengtao WANG, Jiaxu TANG, Ning YANG, Qingxiang WANG, Shilin WANG, Xuqiang CAO, Xinquan ZHANG, Xiaolin SONG, Chicheng MA

“…Range analysis and variance analysis were used to determine the primary and secondary influencing factors as well as the optimal parameter combination, thereby evaluating the impact of different conditions on mineralization performance. …”
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Comprehensive characterization of tobacco-induced changes in enamel surface topography by Tamanna Kaur, Ramya Ramadoss, Nitya Krishnasamy, Sandhya Sundar, Suganya Panneer Selvam, Hema Shree K

“…High-resolution AFM imaging was employed to assess surface roughness, porosity, and microstructural changes induced by tobacco staining. A stylus profilometer was used to trace the surface topography, providing detailed measurements of surface irregularities. …”
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Highly porous activated carbon from betel palm shells as the prospective electrode for high-performance supercapacitors by Panuwat Torrarit, Sirilux Poompradub, Mahshid Mohammadifar, Prasit Pattananuwat, Theerthagiri Jayaraman, Yujeong Jeong, Narong Chanlek, Myong Yong Choi, Jitti Kasemchainan

“…The effect of carbonization temperatures – 500, 600, 700, and 800 °C, was studied on the properties of the activated carbon. Microstructural characterizations like BET, Raman, and XPS were carried out. …”
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Enhancing direct carbonation performance of basic oxygen furnace slag through potassium chloride activation by Rong SUN, Weicheng XU, Hongming LONG, Rufei WEI

“…In the theoretical calculations, a first-principle computational approach based on density functional theory was used to gain deeper insights into the effect of K on CO2 adsorption at the microstructural level. The experimental results indicated that ball milling with KCl led to Ca-enrichment on the surface of the BOF slag particles, reducing the diffusion resistance of CO2. …”
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Diffusion tensor imaging after COVID-19 infection: A systematic review by Breanna K. Nelson, Lea N. Farah, Sidney A. Saint, Catie Song, Thalia S. Field, Vesna Sossi, A. Jon Stoessl, Cheryl Wellington, William G. Honer, Donna Lang, Noah D. Silverberg, William J. Panenka

“…Chronic effects on brain structure, especially at a microstructural level, are less well defined. Existing advanced neuroimaging studies report inconsistent differences in white matter integrity after COVID-19 infection. …”
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Histogram analysis based on DTI and NODDI for differentiating atypical high-grade glioma from primary central nervous system lymphoma by Shanshan Zhao, Shanshan Zhao, Xiaoyue Ma, Xiaoyue Ma, Linlin Li, Eryuan Gao, Eryuan Gao, Kai Zhao, Kai Zhao, Mengzhu Wang, Guang Yang, Hongbin Zheng, Jingliang Cheng, Jingliang Cheng, Guohua Zhao, Guohua Zhao

“…The diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) and neurite orientation dispersion and density imaging (NODDI) offer quantitative assessments of water molecule diffusion within tissues, thereby providing potential means to characterize microstructural differences between HGG and PCNSL. This study aims to evaluate the diagnostic efficacy of histogram analysis based on DTI and NODDI parameters in differentiating atypical HGG from PCNSL.Materials and methodsWe retrospectively reviewed patients who underwent multi-b-value diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) at our institution. …”
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Effects of pH on Oat Protein Isolate and Pickering Emulsion Stabilized by the Protein by Jing WANG, Yingxue JIAO, Wei GAO, Lipeng FAN, Sunshuo LIANG, Huiting WANG, Lijuan LU, Wenhui QI, Zhisheng ZHANG

“…The structural and functional characteristics of oat protein isolate (OPI) were systematically investigated across varying pH conditions (3, 5, 7, 9, and 11), with emphasis on microstructural properties, Zeta potential dynamics, and protein subunit compositions. …”
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Impact of pre-acidification on the functionality and insoluble calcium levels of low-moisture part-skim mozzarella made from high-casein milk by Aakash Varsha Swaminathan, S⊘ren K. Lillevang, Selvarani Govindasamy-Lucey, John J. Jaeggi, Mark E. Johnson, J.A. Lucey

“…Composition, proteolysis, and microstructural and functional changes in the LMPS cheeses were monitored during 90 d of refrigerated storage. …”
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