Mitigating functional fatigue of 3D-printed nickel-titanium shape memory alloy using hybridizing stabilizers by Ojo Philip Bodunde, Shiming Gao, Shuo Qu, Junhao Ding, Xu Song, Wei-Hsin Liao

“…In this study, pre-optimised compositions of NiTi and α, β, and γ stabilizers were used to fabricate simple geometries of NiTi-α, NiTi-β, and NiTi-γ for fatigue testing. …”
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Preparation of Chitosan-Gelatin Sustained-Release Film Incorporated with Resveratrol-Loaded Emulsion and Its Preservation Effect on Prepared Steak by DU Liying, REN Guoyan, ZHAO Bing, SHI Yuxuan, CHENG Xiaoyu

“…The composite film with 6% PE (PE6) had the best overall performance. …”
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Effects of Incorporating Cellulosic Fibers on the Physico-Mechanical Properties of a Basic Magnesium Sulfate Cement by Juan C. A. Molano, Katheryn C. P. Córdoba, Tayná V. Ferreira, Adriano G. S. Azevedo, Holmer Savastano Jr.

“…However, the effects of cellulosic fiber incorporation on the hydration mechanisms and mechanical performance of BMSC remains insufficiently explored. This study evaluates the effects of incorporating different dosages of bleached eucalyptus fibers (EB) on the physical, mechanical, and microstructural properties of BMSC composites. …”
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Characterization of zirconium oxidecoating stabilized with cerium and yttrium oxide deposited on the bonding coating nickel chromium aluminum cobalt yttrium oxide by Mihailo Mrdak, Časlav Lačnjevac, Darko Bajić

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Comparative Evaluation of Various ABO₃ Perovskites (A = La, Ca, Sr; B = Mn, Fe) as Oxygen Carrier Materials in Chemical Looping Hydrogen Production by Antigoni Evdou, Vassilis Zaspalis

“…Additionally, the study assesses the materials’ microstructure and stability over prolonged cycles. The findings highlight Fe-based perovskites, particularly LaFeO₃, as promising candidates for CLH applications, emphasizing the need for structural and compositional optimization to enhance hydrogen production efficiency.…”
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A Natural Carbon Encapsulated in Gellan-Based Hydrogel Particles Designed for Environmental Challenges by Camelia-Elena Tincu (Iurciuc), Mihaela Hamcerencu, Marius Sebastian Secula, Corneliu Sergiu Stan, Cristina Albu, Marcel Popa, Irina Volf

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Welding design of API 5L X65 pipeline steel: Effects of robotic hybrid laser arc welding versus GMAW on fracture toughness evaluated by SENT tests in air and hydrogen by Mahdieh Safyari, Masoud Moshtaghi

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Sintering-driven optimization of multi-ionic SDC-Na2CO3 nanocomposite electrolytes for low-temperature solid oxide cell applications by Maria Carmenza Diaz Lacharme, Andrea Bartoletti, Katia Monzillo, Riccardo Ceccato, Francesco Parrino, Emanuela Callone, Sandra Dirè, Vincenzo Vaiano, Alessandra Sanson, Angela Gondolini, Alessandro Donazzi

“…The impact of sintering temperature on phase composition, microstructure, conductivity, and stability was systematically studied. …”
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Puck 3D-based modeling and validation of progressive failure in instrumented glass fiber-reinforced polypropylene via the split-disk test by B. Meemary, D. Vasiukov, M. Lagardère, L. Rozova, S. Chaki

“…Utilizing a split-disk test, the study evaluates both experimental and numerical approaches to examine the impact of FO sensors in glass fiber-reinforced polypropylene composite rings. …”
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Additive manufacturing of AA2024/Al2O3 nanocomposites via friction surfacing: Investigating metallurgical, mechanical, and tribological properties by Milad Abbasi Nahr, Seyyed Ehsan Mirsalehi, Ahmad Papi

“…Evaluations of the consumable rod and deposition multilayer samples included macro- and microstructural analyses using OM, XRD, and SEM equipped with EDS, along with evaluation of hardness and wear properties. …”
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Hot forming behavior of tungsten carbide reinforced Ni-Based superalloy 625 additively manufactured by laser directed energy deposition by Gökhan Ertugrul, Aliakbar Emdadi, Angelika Jedynak, Sabine Weiß, Sebastian Härtel

“…The objective is to analyze the differences in microstructure and properties between L-DED manufactured IN625, and WC-reinforced IN625, and their hot-forming behavior, focusing on the effects of WC addition and post-deformation on microstructure and mechanical properties. …”
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Effect of Freeze-Dried Camel Rennet Extract on Coagulation of Camel–Goat Milk Mixture and Characterization of the Cheese Obtained by Biya Bouras, Ouarda Aissaoui-Zitoun, Férial Aziza Benyahia, Souhila Djema, Leila Bouras, Mohammed Nassereddine Zidoune, Imène Felfoul

“…Physical properties, chemical composition, microstructure, and sensory analysis of the cheeses were performed. …”
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Effect of segregations on mechanical properties and crack propagation in spring steel by B. Žužek, M. Sedlacek, B. Podgornik

“…Effect of the microstructure refinement was evaluated in terms of tensile strength, elongation, fracture and impact toughness, and fatigue resistance under bending and tensile loading. …”
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The main results of the study of bivalve mollusks in the coastal zone of the Japan Sea by Natalia M. Kupina

“…Technologies for processing of bivalve mollusks are developed on the base of study of their physical, chemical, and technological properties and evaluation of the food and biological value. Bivalves in the coastal waters of the Japan Sea are very different by their size and chemical composition, but all of them are a source of full value protein, essential amino acids, and some substances with therapeutic effect. …”
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Effect of segregations on mechanical properties and crack propagation in spring steel by B. Žužek, M. Sedlaček, B. Podgornik

“…Effect of the microstructure refinement was evaluated in terms of tensile strength, elongation, fracture and impact toughness, and fatigue resistance under bending and tensile loading. …”
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Assessing the Carasau Bread Doughs Microwave Spectra by Elisabetta Orrù, Matteo B. Lodi, Luca Lodi

“…Dielectric spectroscopy (DS), particularly in the microwave (MW) range, has emerged as a non-destructive, cost-effective tool for food characterization, providing insights into microstructure and composition. MW DS has been applied to assess fermentation dynamics and ingredient influence in CB doughs, with previous studies modeling dielectric properties using a third-order Cole–Cole model up to 8.5 GHz and later extending to 20 GHz. …”
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PREPARATION AND ACELLULAR IN-VITRO BIOACTIVITY OF SOLID STATE SINTERED 45S5 BIOACTIVE CERAMICS USING BIO-WASTES AS ALTERNATIVE RESOURCES FOR BIOMEDICAL APPLICATIONS by Seun S. OWOEYE, Segun M. ABEGUNDE, Yinusa Daniel LAMID

“…Selected samples were immersed inside prepared simulated body fluid (SBF – pH 7.4) at 37 °C for 5, 9, and 18h respectively. Physical, microstructure and phase evaluation were conducted to examine the developed bio-ceramic. …”
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Preparation, Characterization and Antioxidant Activity of Rice Protein Peptides with Different Enzymatic Hydrolysis Routes by Lingdong LI, Jun CHEN, Lizhen DENG, Qin GENG, Ti LI, Chengmei LIU, Taotao DAI

“…Taking together, the quality of A2B1 group was the best based on the evaluation of basic components, peptide content, amino acid composition, flavor and antioxidant activity.…”
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Influence of the surface roughness, lubrication and grinding on tribological properties of the c35 steel shot-peened surfaces by Martin Vicen, Otakar Bokůvka, Libor Trško, Richard Joch, Jozef Bronček, Ružica Nikolić, Robert Ulewicz

“…The experimental work included verification of the steel’s chemical composition (as compared to the standard values), the heat treatment, evaluation of the material’s microstructure, measurement of the mechanical properties, the shot-peening treatment and evaluation of the magnitude of the compressive residual stresses, measurement of the surface roughness profiles and the friction tests. …”
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Risk of fragility fracture is aggravated during bone regeneration processes in osteoporotic sheep. by Juan J Toscano-Angulo, Juan Mora-Macías, Pablo Blázquez-Carmona, Juan Morgaz, Rocío Navarrete-Calvo, Jaime Domínguez, Esther Reina-Romo

“…It provides a deeper understanding about the complex multiscale dynamics of bone mineral density, microstructure and chemical composition across different bone tissues, locations and time points.…”
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