Statistical Normalization of Mechanical Properties of Natural Date Palm Biofibers Using the Box-Cox Transformation by Mokhtar Benarioua, Salah Amroune, Hassan Alshahrani, Ahmed Belaadi, Amina Hachaichi, Ibrahim M. H. Alshaikh, Mohamad Barhm, Khalissa Saada

“…Characterizing the mechanical behavior of natural fibers presents unique statistical challenges. In our study, 82% of the initial datasets (n = 35) exhibited non-normality (Shapiro-Wilk p < .05). …”
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One-Stage Aqueous Colloid Process: From the Synthesis of Few-Layer Graphene–PVA Colloids to Efficient Electrospun Nanofibers by Kamel Shoueir, Emeline Lobry, Guy Schlatter, Izabela Janowska

“…We present materials obtained via all-in-water methods: first, few-layer graphene (FLG)–polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) colloids and then electrospun PVA-FLG fibers. The effects of the FLG concentration, and indirectly of ultrasound, are reflected via the modification of the structural and physical properties, including the microstructure, viscosity, thermal degradation and mechanical properties, of colloids and fiber mats. …”
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Novel potential of low calorie plant burger: Functional turkey meat formulation optimized by replacing quinoa, chia, soy, amaranth and peas as vegetable protein and their influence... by Zeinab Erfanian, Marjan Nouri

“…A Taguchi L8 orthogonal array employed to evaluate the effects on water (WHC) and oil (OHC) holding capacities, cooking loss, chemical properties, emulsion activity and stability. Optimal formulations including quinoa, soybean and amaranth at levels of 0, 12.5 and 25% developed using response surface methodology with a central composite design, emphasizing texture and overall acceptability and also microstructure analyzed through scanning electron microscopy (SEM). …”
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Impact of Faba Bean (<i>Vicia faba</i> L.) Diet and Subsequent Withdrawal on GIFT Tilapia (<i>Oreochromis niloticus</i>) Muscle Quality by Guanling Xu, Wei Xing, Tieliang Li, Shibo Wei, Ying Zhang, Tingting Song, Huanhuan Yu, Lin Luo

“…These superior textural characteristics persisted during the subsequent retention phase following FB withdrawal. Microstructural analysis revealed that the 60% FB diet significantly enhanced muscle-fiber density while reducing fiber diameter in tilapia during the 8–16 week feeding period. …”
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Upcycling waste glass bottles as a binder within engineered cementitious composites (ECCs): Experimental investigation and environmental impact assessment by Avik Kumar Das, Jiacheng Xiao

“…The inclusion of natural seawater further accelerated early hydration and strength gain, though slight compromises were noted in crack control due to ionic interference, overall their performance are comparable to GP-ECC. Microstructural analyses (SEM, XRD) confirmed denser matrices and stronger fiber–matrix bonding at 30 % GP, particularly in seawater-mixed ECCs thereby, confirming the feasibility and high-perfromance of sea based materials (SBM)-GP-ECCs. …”
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Effect of Straw Characterization on the Mechanical Behavior of Compacted Straw-Reinforced Soils by Baohua Liu, Zhijian Zhang, Xiaoqiao Huang, Junqi Zhang, Yu Cai, Xiaohu Liu, Feng Tang

“…Triaxial tests were then performed under varying confining pressures and compaction conditions to assess the strength and modulus characteristics of the different reinforced soil specimens, and the microstructural characteristics of fiber-reinforced soil were investigated using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) analysis. …”
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Improvement in Palm Kernel Meal Quality by Solid-Sate Fermentation with <i>Bacillus velezensis</i>, <i>Saccharomyces cerevisiae</i> and <i>Lactobacillus paracasei</i> by Xiaoyan Zhu, Zechen Deng, Qiuyue Wang, Shanxin Hao, Pei Liu, Shuai He, Xiangqian Li

“…The results show that inoculation ratio of three strains 4:2:1, inoculation amount 21%, moisture content 52%, fermentation temperature 34 °C and fermentation time 60 h were the optimal SSF conditions. After 60 h of fermentation, the content of neutral detergent fiber (NDF), acid detergent fiber (ADF), acid detergent lignin (ADL), cellulose and hemicellulose in PKM were significantly decreased by 22.5%, 18.2%, 20.2%, 17.6% and 32.4%, respectively. …”
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Repurposed Waste Linear Low-Density Polyethylene Plastic and Waste Glass in Cement-Less Composite Blocks for Construction Applications by Yusuf Olawale Babatunde, Tareg Abdalla Abdalla, Turki S. Alahmari, Hidaya Namakula

“…While various studies have incorporated waste plastic into concrete as aggregate or fiber, few have explored its use as a primary binder in combination with waste glass. …”
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Experiment and Improvement Mechanism Analysis on the Mechanical Properties of Improved Chlorine Saline Soil by Semaierjiang Maimaitiyusupu, Cheng Zhao, Shichao Tao

“…First, the unconfined compressive strength (UCS) test was conducted using an orthogonal test design, and the optimal ratios of salt content, cement content, lime content, fiber content, and fiber length were determined. …”
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White matter development in early puberty: a longitudinal volumetric and diffusion tensor imaging twin study. by Rachel M Brouwer, René C W Mandl, Hugo G Schnack, Inge L C van Soelen, G Caroline van Baal, Jiska S Peper, René S Kahn, Dorret I Boomsma, H E Hulshoff Pol

“…Thus, white matter development in childhood may reflect a process of both expansion and fiber optimization.…”
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A Comparative Study on Electrical Resistivity and Compressive Strength Properties of Cement Composites Incorporating Conductive Materials by Jong-Gun Park, Dong-Ju Seo, Doo-Yeol Lim, Yu-Jae Lee, Gwang-Hee Heo

“…In addition, the compressive strength of conductive SFRCC was higher than that of PCC, whereas in the case of conductive CFRCC, it showed a greater tendency to decrease significantly as the fiber volume fractions increased. We expect the results of SEM image analysis to be useful as basic data for establishing microstructure mechanisms of reinforcement fibers in the cement matrix.…”
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Role of conventional MRI and MR diffusion tensor imaging in cervical spine trauma: A comprehensive evaluation of the cervical cord by Shanmathi R, Kalaivani P, Bhuvaneswari KA, Murali N, Vasumathy S

“…Background: Cervical spine trauma was a critical clinical condition requiring accurate assessment for optimal management. This study aims to evaluate the role of Diffusion Tensor Imaging (DTI) and fiber tractography, alongside conventional MRI, in assessing cervical spinal cord injury (SCI). …”
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Effects of Adding Different Functional Components on Batter Characteristics and Oil Penetration of Deep-fried Coated Eggplant Slices by Juyang ZHAO, Ting WANG, Pengyu WANG, Jing LIU, Feiran YANG, Xuexin YANG, Xuemei CAI

“…The control effect of nine functional components on oil penetration was observed by Sudan red staining method with the optimal additive amount: Soybean protein<whey protein<wheat protein, oat fiber<wheat fiber<soybean fiber, xanthan gum<guar gum<carragenan. …”
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Mechanisms of Exogenous L-Lysine in Influencing the Quality of Low-Sodium Marinated Braised Beef by Chongxian Zheng, Pengsen Wang, Mingming Huang, Tong Jiang, Jianying Zhao, Yanwei Mao, Huixin Zuo

“…For the quality of low-sodium plain boiled beef, in terms of microstructure, the addition of L-Lys reduced muscle fiber breakage and voids, thereby improving its microstructural characteristics. …”
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Understanding the effect of annealing temperature on Hot-Rolled pure Mo Sheet: Investigations from Texture, deformation Behavior, and mechanical properties by Wenbin Liu, Yanchao Li, Wen Zhang, Xuanqiao Gao, Baojian Wang, Xin Zhang, Yichao Yang, Xiaohui Lin, Jianfeng Li, Hailong Xu

“…This study investigates the effects of annealing temperature on the microstructural evolution, texture development, deformation behavior, and mechanical properties of hot-rolled pure Molybdenum (Mo) sheets. …”
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Performance characterization of VARI-processed plain-woven glass/jute hybrid epoxy composites for renewable energy infrastructures: Experimental–numerical synergy by Macaulay M. Owen, Leong Sing Wong, Norashidah Binti Md Din, Emmanuel O. Achukwu, Ahmad, Zafir Romli, Solehuddin Shuib

“…The objective is to evaluate the synergistic performance enhancement achievable through hybridization of synthetic and natural fibers in a layered architecture. Experimental characterization of laminates with varying ply counts (2, 6, 8, and 12) were conducted to assess the composites' mechanical, thermal, and microstructural properties. …”
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Regulation of Muscle Quality of Tilapia by Embrittlement by Junmeng YAN, Sili XIAO, Qiaoyu LIU, Weidong BAI, Ting WU, Qingxiu WANG, Ling YANG, Baiqiao OU

“…Water-holding capacity improved by 6.47% (embrittlement for 90 days), while water distribution analysis revealed decreased free water content and increased bound water content (P<0.05). Microstructural observations indicated that extended embrittling time led to tighter myofibrillar connections and significantly enhanced connective tissue and collagen fibers (P<0.05). …”
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Effect of Silicate Fume -Based Activating Solution on Mechanical Properties of Fly Ash/Silica Fume Geopolymer Concrete by Yasmin Abdel Aziz, Abeer El Malky

“…The inclusion of rubber fibers enhanced the elastic modulus by 10.8%. Microstructural analysis using SEM and EDX confirmed the formation of a denser matrix with fewer cracks and improved bonding. …”
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Evaluating Physicochemical Properties of Whey-Chia Seed Edible Films for Biodegradable Packaging by F. Fahrullah, A. Noersidiq, D. Kisworo, F. Maruddin

“…The microstructure of the film was continuous, compact, and homogeneous, without any irregularities such as cracks or air bubbles. …”
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Unlocking the potential of copper-reinforced fibre metal laminates: The influence of stacking sequences by Balaji Vasudevan, Lenin Nagarajan, Murugu Nachippan N, Rajesh Durvasulu, Mushtaq Ahmad Ansari

“…Further SEM analysis has shown that enhancement in microstructural integrity actually occurred with the inclusion of CNT, especially in fiber-matrix bonding improvement and reduction of voids. …”
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