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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In Situ Ceramic Phase Reinforcement via Short-Pulsed Laser Cladding for Enhanced Tribo-Mechanical Behavior of Metal Matrix Composite FeNiCr-B₄C (5 and 7 wt.%) Coatings by Artem Okulov, Olga Iusupova, Alexander Stepchenkov, Vladimir Zavalishin, Elena Marchenkova, Kun Liu, Jie Li, Tushar Sonar, Aleksey Makarov, Yury Korobov, Evgeny Kharanzhevskiy, Ivan Zhidkov, Yulia Korkh, Tatyana Kuznetsova, Pei Wang, Yuefei Jia

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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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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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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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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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Dual-phase medium-entropy diboride–carbide ceramics with metal element exchange during sintering by Pai Peng, Ji-Xuan Liu, Xiao-Ting Xin, Weichao Bao, Yongcheng Liang, Fangfang Xu, Guo-Jun Zhang

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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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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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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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Structural Parameters on the Effective Transport Properties of Carbon Cloth Gas Diffusion Layers: Random Walk Simulations by Qingrong Jia, Hao Wang, Guogang Yang

“…One of the key challenges in optimizing the transfer characteristics of carbon cloth gas diffusion layers (GDLs) is accurately evaluating their effective transport properties. …”
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Rheological and Gelling Properties of Chicken-Mushroom Hybrid Gel for Flexitarian-Friendly Functional Food Applications by Ngassa Julius Mussa, Manat Chaijan, Porntip Thongkam, Chantira Wongnen, Warangkana Kitpipit, Hasene Keskin Çavdar, Siriporn Riebroy Kim, Worawan Panpipat

“…The 25% SGM gel demonstrated optimal performance in terms of rheology, texture, microstructure, pH, water-holding capacity, and color. …”
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3D crosslinked and interlocked graphene nanointerface enables ultra-tough and strong alumina by Yameng Jiao, Caixiang Xiao, Qingliang Shen, Xuemin Yin, Shouyang Zhang, Wei Li, Chuanyun Wang, Hejun Li, Qiang Song

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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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Atomic Ga triggers spatiotemporal coordination of oxygen radicals for efficient water oxidation on crystalline RuO2 by Haifeng Wang, Chao Lin, Lei Tan, Jing Shen, Xiaotong Wu, Xiangxiang Pan, Yonghui Zhao, Haojie Zhang, Yu Sun, Bingbao Mei, Han-Don Um, Qi Xiao, Wan Jiang, Xiaopeng Li, Wei Luo

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Effects of Thermal Processing Methods on the Quality Changes of Thick-Shelled Mussels by WANG Shaoping, LI Kaihui, TU Chuanhai, WANG Jiaxing, FANG Chuandong, ZHANG Bin

“…The integrity of muscle fibers was maintained well after 3 min VH treatment. …”
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A review of the applications of ultra-high performance concrete in flat components and the associated fire-induced spalling risk by Xiaodong Cheng, Jun Xia, Theofanis Krevaikas, Luigi Di Sarno

“…Additionally, we summarize effective methods to mitigate fire-induced spalling, such as the application of fire insulation, optimization of curing processes, incorporation of fibers or aggregates, and the utilization of thermal spalling-resistant admixtures. …”
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Effects of different raw thawing methods on the quality of sauce marinated beef by Jie Wu, Shanshan Ding, Yuting Tao, Jing Xu

“…The microstructure of scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) showed that microwave and ultrasonic thawing improved the tenderness of the product by breaking the structure of muscle fibers. …”
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Composites in high-pressure hydrogen storage: A review of multiscale characterization and mechanical behavior by Imen Feki, Mohammadali Shirinbayan, Samia Nouira, Robert Tie Bi, Jean-Baptiste Maeso, Cedric Thomas, Joseph Fitoussi

“…These tanks, characterized by a polymer liner fully wrapped in carbon fiber composites, are pivotal for achieving high-pressure containment while maintaining lightweight properties. …”
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Effect of secondary cold-rolled and annealing on ridging and corrosion properties of 430 ferritic stainless steel by RuiKun Wang, ZeXuan Li, XueZeng Yang, LeFeng Cheng

“…Results demonstrate that secondary cold rolling (80 % deformation) with annealing at 860 °C significantly refines grains and increases γ-fiber weaving. Microstructure optimization increases the grain boundary density and then promotes Cr diffusion, forming a dense Cr2O3-rich passivation film. …”
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