Hybrid machine learning and regression framework for automated phase classification and quantification in SEM images of commercial steels by Pavan Hiremath, Krishnamurthy D. Ambiger, Shilpa Suresh, Ranjan Kumar Ghadai, Ramakrishna Vikas Sadanand, G. Divya Deepak

“…Abstract This study presents an integrated framework combining supervised classification and composition-driven regression modeling for automated phase identification and quantification in steel microstructures. …”
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Establishment on the chloride resistant clad rebar weld process in simulated seawater by Zecheng Zhuang, Weiping Lu, Zhe Gou, Lei Zeng, Rifeng Wang, Xuehai Qian, Erte Lin, Zhen Li, Yong Xiang, Jianping Tan

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Recent trends in rubberized and non-rubberized ultra-high performance geopolymer concrete for sustainable construction: A review by Alshaeer Honin, Amran Mugahed, Rezzoug Aïssa, Murali Gunasekaran, Makul Natt, Al-Yaari Mohammed, Avudaiappan Siva, Maureira-Carsalade Nelson, Alluqmani Ayed Eid

“…However, the inclusion of rubber compromises compressive strength because of inadequate interfacial adhesion, enhancements in surface treatment and the optimization of composite formulations can effectively overcome these challenges, and merging customized rubber proportions with advanced polymeric or fiber reinforcements maintains mechanical integrity while capitalizing on rubber’s elasticity, suggesting the necessity for ongoing investigation into microstructural optimization and long-term performance to thoroughly harness the sustainability and functionality of UHPRGC.…”
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Effect of residual stress on the mechanical strength in Al Beryl composites subjected to extrusion process by K.G. Sagar, P. SampthKumaran

“…By doing this, a good correlation among RS, strength, microstructure and hardness are evolved. The metallurgical analysis has been carried out to obtain the microstructure features as well as the grain size distribution and relating them to other parameters.The Aluminum Beryl composites in the extruded condition (Al-B-0 EX) have yielded very good results in respect of tensile strength and hardness, finer microstructure and smaller grain size over annealed composites. …”
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Application of Composite Soaking Solution in Fillet Storage and Caco-2 Cell Antioxidant Repair by Qing Shao, Zhongqiang Wang, Shumin Yi

“…Water holding capacity, cooking loss, thawing loss, thiobarbituric acid and sensory evaluation were used to verify that the composite soaking solution could improve the water loss and quality deterioration of fillets during frozen storage. …”
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Effect of TaC/Ti/Si3N4 Hard Ceramics on Mechanical and Microstructural Behaviour of AA7075 Processed through Stir Casting Process by J. Pradeep Kumar, D. S. Robinson Smart, Stephen Manova, N. Ummal Salmaan

“…The physical, microstructural, and mechanical characteristics such as density, high temperature tensile, fatigue, and time-dependent creep experiments were conducted and evaluated. …”
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Preparation and Sealing Performance of a New Coal Dust Polymer Composite Sealing Material by Bo Li, Junxiang Zhang, Jianping Wei, Qiang Zhang

“…Moreover, the mechanical property and microstructure of the CP were also analyzed to evaluate the sealing performance of this material. …”
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An Experimental Study of The Properties of Mild Steel Micro Particle Reinforced Epoxy Matrix Composites by Stephen Durowaye, Kolawole Alonge, Itunuoluwa Adebisi, Abdulsalam Joki-Lasisi, Emmanuel Omotuyi

“…In this study, 5-20 wt. % of mild steel microparticles were used in the reinforcement of epoxy resin matrix to produce polymer composites by stir casting technique. The microstructure of the composites was examined by employing a scanning electron microscope (SEM). …”
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Drop-Weight Impact Tests on Engineered Cementitious Composites heated to 500 oC by Raad A. Al-Ameri, Mustafa Özakça, Esra Eylem Karataş, M Tolga Göğüş, A. Hamza Tanrıkulu

“…Shallow cylindrical specimens with 150 mm diameter and 64 mm depth were prepared to evaluate the cracking and failure impact strengths of normal strength concrete (NC) and engineered cementitious composites (ECC). …”
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In-situ aluminum 7075 metal matrix composites development for additive friction stir deposition by Huan Ding, Selami Emanet, Saeid Zavari, Tristan D. Thai, Yehong Chen, Ehsan Bagheri, Shengmin Guo

“…The microstructure, grain size distribution, and hardness were evaluated in the as-deposited AFSD samples. …”
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Effect of Cotton Stalk Biochar Content on the Properties of Cotton Stalk and Residual Film Composites by Zhipeng Song, Xiaoyun Lian, Junhui Ran, Xuan Zheng, Xufeng Wang, Xiaoqing Lian

“…Mechanical properties were evaluated using a universal testing machine and texture analyzer, Shore D hardness was measured using a durometer, and microstructure was analyzed using a high-resolution digital optical microscope. …”
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The micro-yield strength and coefficient of thermal expansion of nanodiamond reinforced 2024 aluminum composites by Kun Xie, Zhongxia Liu, Fei Lu, Guoshang Zhang, Pengfei Yue, Bin Cai, Guopeng Zhang

“…The microstructure of ND/2024Al composites was examined using SEM and TEM, and their properties were evaluated through the Micro-YS and CTE. …”
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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

“…Engineered cementitious composites (ECC) is a promising type of ultra-high-performance concrete with improved ductility, high tensile strain-hardening, and multiple-cracking characteristics. …”
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Challenges and opportunities utilizing multilayer MXene as precursors for oriented TiCx in ceramic composites by Barak Ratzker, Or Messer, Dor Goldstein, Nitzan Maman, Vladimir Ezersky, Maxim Sokol

“…To evaluate this prospect, we conducted a side-by-side comparison of the processing, microstructure, and properties of MXene-derived TiC0.67/Al2O3 and conventional TiC/Al2O3 composites. …”
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Novel artificial tricalcium phosphate and magnesium composite graft facilitates angiogenesis in bone healing by Yuan-Hsin Tsai, Chun-Chieh Tseng, Yun-Chan Lin, Howida M. Nail, Kuan-Yu Chiu, Yen-Hao Chang, Ming-Wei Chang, Feng-Huei Lin, Hui-Min David Wang

“…The particle size, composition, and microstructure of the materials were investigated. …”
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Influence of powdered bamboo filler content on the tensile strength and fatigue life of epoxy composites by Chaiki Malakar, Hrishikesh Dutta, Sumit Bhowmik, Ravivarman R, Mridusmita Roy Choudhury

“…The aim of this study is to evaluate the influence of reinforcing powdered bamboo filler (PBF) on the mechanical and fatigue properties of epoxy-based polymer composites, with a focus on balancing void content and tensile strength. …”
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Physicomechanical properties of composite plaster of Paris from locally grown sisal fiber and gypsum by Abdulganiyu Sanusi, Akeem Gbenga Amuda, Adekunle Adeleke, Abdulhameed Danjuma Mambo, Mahamat Abakar Mahamat, Peter Ikubanni

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Investigation into the Rolling Process of 20CrNiMo/Incoloy 825 Composite Materials by Jie Liu, Hailian Gui, Peng Zhang, Chen Zhang, Hao Liu

“…The effects of rolling pass reduction and rolling speed on the warpage, interface strain difference, and stress of the 20CrNiMo/Incoloy 825 composite materials were evaluated, highlighting an ideal first-pass reduction of 30% and a rolling speed of 0.117 m/s. …”
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Composite Materials of Epoxy Resin–W System for Radiation Shielding Against Gamma Radiation by A. A. Rotkovich, D. I. Tishkevich, S. A. German, A. A. Bondaruk, S. V. Leonchik, E. S. Dashkevich, V. M. Fedosyuk, A. V. Trukhanov

“…Calculation in Phy-X/PSD software allowed to evaluate the gamma radiation shielding efficiency for the epoxy resin–W system composite materials in 0.8–2.5 MeV energy range. …”
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X-ray tomo-ptychography of single micrometric carbon and basalt fibres by M. Ducousso, J. Rinkel, W. Boutu, F. Jenson, J. Pérez, P. Margerit, N. Quaglia, E. Heriprë, J.P. Marquez Costa, L. Courapied

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