the THE EFFECT OF ZIRCONIUM ADDITIVES ON PROPERTIES OF (Cu22%Zn4%Al) SHAPE MEMORY ALLOY by Zainab Hassan, Ekbal Mohammed Saeed

“…This study examines the effects of varying Zirconium (Zr) additive amounts on the microstructure, mechanical, and shape memory effect for all specimens of Cu-Zn-Al SMAs. …”
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Constitutive Model and Hot Processing Map of Ni-Cr-Fe Heat-resistant Alloy for Advanced Ultra-Supercritical Boilers by Gao　Pei, Huang　Guijun

“…Based on microstructural analysis， the optimal hot working process for the Ni-Cr-Fe heat-resistant alloy was identified as 1 150 ℃-1 200 ℃ and 0.1 s⁻¹-1 s⁻¹.…”
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Comparative Review of Rotary Friction Welding Between Aluminium and Copper Alloys for Enhanced Joint Strength by Riyan Ariyansah, Aditya Rio Prabowo, Nurul Muhayat, Bagus Anang Nugroho, Triyono Triyono

“…The rotary friction stir welding method was chosen for its ability to produce high-quality joints with minimal deformation. …”
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Optimization of Soft X-Ray Fresnel Zone Plate Fabrication Through Joint Electron Beam Lithography and Cryo-Etching Techniques by Maha Labani, Vito Clericò, Enrique Diez, Giancarlo Gatti, Mario Amado, Ana Pérez-Rodríguez

“…The ability to manufacture complex 3D structures with nanometer-scale resolution, such as Fresnel Zone Plates (FZPs), is crucial to achieve state-of-the-art control in X-ray sources for use in a diverse range of cutting-edge applications. …”
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Protective role of wood hemicelluloses: Enhancing yeast probiotics survival in spray drying and storage by Thao M. Ho, Amin Yousefvand, Heikki Suhonen, Per E.J. Saris, Kirsi S. Mikkonen

“…Microstructure analyses showed almost all SB were entrapped by wall materials, with many microcapsules having a wall thickness of 1 − 2 µm. …”
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Application of Qusaiba Kaolinite Clays as Secondary Cementitious Material in Oil Well Cementing by Abdulmalek Ahmed, Ahmed Abdulhamid Mahmoud, Salaheldin Elkatatny, Dhafer Al Shehri, Korhan Ayranci

“…The effects of incorporating several kaolinite dosages on the cement's segregation, microstructure, mechanical, elastic, and petrophysical properties were assessed. …”
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Carbonation Resistance of Cement-Based Materials Improved by Nitrite by Hao Zhang, Luqing Cheng, Jingsheng Pan, Guodong Xu, Xuyan Shen, Song Mu, Jingshun Cai, Jianzhong Liu, Jinxiang Hong, Zhiqiang Yang, Zhonglai Yi, Huajian Li, Ying Zhou

“…Carbonation resistance ability is one of the most important durability-related proprieties of cement-based materials. …”
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Frontotemporal structure preservation underlies the protective effect of lifetime intellectual cognitive reserve on cognition in the elderly by Dandan Wang, Xin Li, Mingxi Dang, Shaokun Zhao, Feng Sang, Zhanjun Zhang

“…Furthermore, the right fusiform gyrus partially mediated the relationship between LICR and executive processing ability (β = 0.01, p = 0.02) and general cognitive ability (β = 0.01, p = 0.03). …”
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Bicomponent ZnO-Ag janus nanoparticles with high antitumor activity <I>in vitro</I> by O. V. Bakina, V. R. Zhou, M. I. Lerner

“…A study of the physicochemical properties of nanoparticles was carried out and it was found that they all have the structure of Janus nanoparticles, an average size of 54 to 92 nm, and photochemical activity and the ability to generate ROS. Using the MTT test, the antitumor activity of NPs was confrmed using MCF-7 and HeLa cell lines. …”
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A critical review of laser welding of steel with titanium alloys for biomedical applications: challenges, developments, and properties by Amit Ratan Biswas, Nirvik Banerjee, Prosun Mondal, Saikat Ranjan Maity, Binayak Sen, Abhijit Bhowmik, Muhammad Imam Ammarullah

“…Laser joining has emerged as a promising solution for achieving hermetic sealing, owing to its non-contact nature, localized heat input, and ability to preserve delicate biomedical components. …”
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Study on the properties and mechanism of magnesium alloy and Ni-plating stainless-steel by ultrasonic-laser welding-brazing by Bing Wang, Zhan Cheng, Haijun Xu, Yu Wang, Lingjie Luo, Shengxi Wang, Weimin Long, Shizhong Wei

“…Ni-plating can effectively improve the wetting and spreading ability of the molten magnesium alloy on steel surface under ultrasonic-laser welding-brazing process. …”
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The Effect of Varnishing and Soaking on Formability of the AW-5052-H28 Aluminium Alloy Sheets in Erichsen Cupping Test by Krzysztof Żaba, Łukasz Kuczek, Maciej Balcerzak

“…This article presents the results of experimental tests on the stretch-forming ability of 0.21-mm-thick AW-5052-H28 aluminium alloy sheets used in the production of pull-off cups. …”
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Self-healing performance of concrete blended with novel high-strength capsules by Chuanyi Ma, Liyu Chen, Honglei Chang, Bojie Meng, Ning Zhang, Zhaofeng Li

“…In addition, SEM-EDS is applied to examine the microstructure and chemical composition of healing products. …”
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Retained austenite in multipass high-strength weld metal with a yield strength exceeding 1100 MPa by Daniel Schrittwieser, Nicole Rinnhofer, David Obersteiner, Hannes Pahr, Oleksandr Glushko, Ronald Schnitzer

“…Retained austenite is an essential phase in various types of steel due to its ability to positively influence mechanical properties. …”
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Review of Tribological and Wear Behavior of Alloys Fabricated via Directed Energy Deposition Additive Manufacturing by Nika Zakerin, Khashayar Morshed-Behbahani, Donald Paul Bishop, Ali Nasiri

“…While extensive research has explored the microstructure and mechanical properties of DED-fabricated alloys, studies on their surface degradation remain incomplete. …”
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Biomass Nanofiber‐Assembled Superhydrophobic Aerogels with Simultaneously Enhanced Mechanical Strength and Shape Recovery by Xinyu Dong, Quyang Liu, Hao Zhuo, Yuan Cao, Yijing Zhao, Hongzhi Zheng, Linxin Zhong, Wei Zhai

“…They also demonstrate excellent reusability over multiple oil absorption‐release cycles, thanks to their enhanced shape recovery ability. Furthermore, this study presents a hierarchical fabrication strategy that synergistically integrates molecular, nano‐, and microscale designs to reinforce and functionalize aerogels for sustainable engineering solutions.…”
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Development of intelligent packaging from xyloglucan-chitosan modified film with betalains from dragon fruit (Hylocereus undatus) peels by Lasuardi Permana, Pongsert Sriprom, Woatthichai Narkrugsa, Kanjana Manamoongmongkol, Pornsawan Assawasaengrat

“…Antimicrobial assay revealed good activity against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus, while ammonia sensitivity test demonstrated the ability of film to detect spoilage via visible colorimetric shifts, correlating with total volatile base nitrogen (TVB-N) levels in shrimp. …”
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Effects of Perilla Oil Content on the Characteristics of Whey Protein/ Sanshoamides Emulsion by Yuemeng PAN, Haoyuan WANG, Zhilong ZENG, Jing LUO, Manman LU, Youming TIAN, Mei XUE, Xiong LIU

“…Effects of 40%~80% oil phase volume fractions (v/v) on the formation and structure of the emulsions were investigated, with the microstructure, particle size, rheological properties, and stability of the sanshoamide-loaded emulsions being analyzed. …”
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Geranylgeraniol (GGOH), incorporated into a bone cement pellet promotes osteoclast function and healing in a model of medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw by George Feldman, David Young, Theresa Freeman, Lauren Israel, Daniel Taub, Robert Diecidue

“…In a pilot study the effect of GGOH on osteotomy microstructure was measured in a rat model of MRONJ using a split mouth design. …”
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High-performing TiAl alloy with lamellar-network two-scale structure via semi-solid forging and its non-equilibrium solidification mechanism by Yuan Ye, Yuyong Chen, Yu Zhang, Shuzhi Zhang, Jianfei Sun

“…This approach and microstructure offer a promising solution to the engineering challenges posed by the low room-temperature ductility and limited hot-working ability of TiAl alloys.…”
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