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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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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Clinical research progress on retinal changes in Alzheimer’s disease by PENG Hanwei, SHEN Xi

“…Research shows that changes in retinal structures, such as the retinal nerve fiber layer (RNFL) and the ganglion cell and inner plexiform layer (GCIPL), are closely associated with the progression of degenerative diseases in central nervous system, and these changes often occur before brain symptoms appear. …”
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Development and characteristic of SFRCR-ECC as a novel multifunctional version of fire-resistive and corrosion-resistive coating by Junyu Yang, Liang Li, Jutao Chen, Yan Xiong, Kairen Lin, Solomon Tesfamariam

“…Due to the excellent durability and mechanical properties of SFRCR-ECC-30, it was selected as the optimal ratio, and its thermal conductivity and microstructure were investigated. …”
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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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Enhancing the nutritional profile of purple sweet potato flour through fermentation with Lactiplantibacillus plantarum InaCC B157: A functional food perspective by Tiurma Pasaribu, Yati Sudaryati Soeka, Novik Nurhidayat, Suciatmih Suciatmih, Titin Yulinery, Evi Triana, Tri Ratna Sulistiyani, Ninik Setyowati, Desty Dwi Sulistyowati, Dwi Ningsih Susilowati

“…Fermented Ipomoea batatas flour (FIB) and unfermented Ipomoea batatas flour (UIB) samples were analyzed for amino acid, mineral, and fatty acid content, along with vitamins A and C, dietary fiber, antioxidants, and bioactive compounds. Microstructure was examined using scanning electron microscopy (SEM). …”
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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 6-Gingerol on Oxidation and Structure of Beef Myofibrillar Protein During Heating by Ruhong Bai, Anguo Xie, Han Wu, Kun Zhang, Shubei Dong, Yunhong Liu

“…Chemical methods, fluorescence spectroscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and molecular docking were used to study the effects on protein aggregation, oxidation, molecular structure, and the microstructure of muscle fibers. The results showed that 40 μg/mL of 6-gingerol significantly optimized the indexes of beef MP. …”
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Seaweed, Used as a Water-Retaining Agent, Improved the Water Distribution and Myofibrillar Protein Properties of Plant-Based Yak Meat Burgers Before and After Freeze–Thaw Cycles by Yujiao Wang, Xinyi Chang, Yingzhen Wang, Jiahao Xie, Ge Han, Hang Qi

“…Microscopically, the impact of seaweed-derived bioactive ingredients on patty microstructure and myofibrillar protein characteristics was examined. …”
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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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Deep learning-based phase demodulation for distributed acoustic sensor by Yiming Tang, Kewei Liu, Chen Liu, Haiyong Wu, Rugang Wang, Mengmeng Chen, Fei Xu

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植物油凝胶的制备机制及在食品中 应用的研究进展Research progress on the preparation mechanism of vegetable oleogels and its application in food by 申晓龙1，薛雯雯1，陈强2，吴隆坤1 SHEN Xiaolong1, XUE Wenwen1, CHEN Qiang2, WU Longkun1

“…In the future, greater emphasis should be placed on optimizing the performance of gelators, regulating the microstructure of vegetable oleogels, and studying their absorption mechanisms in the human body to promote the application of vegetable oleogels in a wider range of fields.…”
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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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Compressive stress-strain relationship of limestone calcined clay cement-based UHPC matrix by Kunjie Fan, Peng Du, Yao Yao

“…With the optimal mix, the 28-day compressive strength of 104 MPa can be achieved without employing any special curing, silica fume or fibers. …”
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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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Deep Penetration of Shear Deformation in Ferritic Stainless Steel via Differential Speed Rolling Considering Contact Condition by Siti Fatimah, Warda Bahanan, Jee-Hyun Kang, I Putu Widiantara, Young Gun Ko

“…Rolling is a widely utilized industrial processing method, and understanding its inherent characteristics can optimize the process and help achieve the desired microstructure and texture. …”
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Effect of lysine-assisted ultrasonic and vacuum tumbling treatment on the quality of chicken breast meat in canned foods by Xiaoyu Xu, Huimin Liu, Peizi Sun, Dongmei Li

“…In addition, the gap between myogenic fibers increased after SL-UVT treatment, trapping more water. …”
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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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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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Features of the welded seam material crystalliza-tion in Ti-TiB alloy under electron-beam welding conditions by Petro Loboda, Volodymyr Zvorykin, Constantine Zvorykin, Eduard Vrzhyzhevskyi, Tatjana Taranova, Valery Kostin, Leonid Zvorykin

“…In the article the results of metallographic analysis of features of boride phase distribution and an analysis of elemental composition of boride fibers based on local Auger electron spectroscopy are presented. …”
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