Unlocking the Potential of RFA and Stabilizers in High Moisture Geotechnical Applications by Kaiqing Zhou, Xuliang Wang, Jun Hu, Qinxi Dong, Hui Zeng

“…PSD analysis further confirms that increasing stabilizer content enhances particle aggregation, while SEM observations visually illustrate a denser microstructure. …”
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Micro-electrical Discharge Machining of Micro-holes Based on Integrated Orthogonal Experiments and CNN Methods by Yuandong MO, Yazhi WANG, Shuqi HUANG, Jiajun ZHONG

“…The utilization of SEM further validates the experimental results by providing a detailed analysis of the machined morphology. …”
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Investigation of Joining Performance and Microstructural Mechanisms of Softwood and Hardwood Dowel Joints via Rotary Friction Welding by Jian Zhang, Yuelong Li, Hai Zhu, Feng Zhang, Yuchen Zhang, Zhenhe Li, Yanfeng Li, Yujia Liu

“…Through orthogonal experiments, the influence of process parameters on the welding strength of both wood types was systematically investigated. The microstructures of the welded areas were analyzed using a depth-of-field microscope and scanning electron microscope (SEM) to explore the friction mechanisms. …”
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Fluoride ion removal from mine water via nucleation crystallization pelleting process by Xiyu ZHANG, Shuning DONG, Hao WANG, Pengkang JIN, Xiaodong WANG, Qiangmin WANG, Tao ZHANG

“…Notably, coexisting carbonates enhanced fluoride removal by forming CaCO3·CaF2 composite precipitates (FTIR reveals a characteristic peak at 1 080 cm−1) or porous calcite carriers (SEM images indicate a porosity increase of 62.76%). …”
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Preparation of alkali-activated steel slag-fly ash based full solid waste filling material and strength formation mechanism research by Tingye QI, Siyuan CHENG, Guorui FENG, Linfei WANG, Hongtao XU, Lubin LI, Xinkai QI, Kexin XU, Xingyue YANG

“…The effects of activator (Na2SiO3) modulus and alkali concentration on both macroscopic properties and microstructural evolution of the cementitious system were systematically investigated. Optimal parameters were applied to prepare backfill materials with varying steel slag contents, with reaction mechanisms elucidated through XRD, SEM, and FT-IR analyses. …”
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Exploring the determinants of AIGC usage intention based on the extended AIDUA model: a multi-group structural equation modeling analysis by Xueyan Bai, Lin Yang, Lin Yang

“…In the data processing and analysis phase, a Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) approach was utilized to systematically examine the path relationships among the variables. …”
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Investigation on the multi-scale interfacial adhesion characteristics between three kinds of repair materials and calcium-leached concrete by Jianhui Tang, Yin Bai, Wenxun Qian, Dehao Cui, Feng Zhang

“…Microscale interfacial zone (micro-IZ) characteristics, including cementation state and thickness, were examined via scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and energy-dispersive spectroscopy (EDS). Results demonstrated that all repair materials provided protective effect on the leached concrete. …”
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Superabsorbent hydrogel derived from hide trimming waste by Febriani Purba, Arief Rahmad Maulana Akbar, Agung Cahyo Legowo, Alan Dwi Wibowo, Agung Nugroho, Hairu Suparto, Raihan Sari Afifah

“…The concentrations of acrylic acid and MBA were systematically optimized to obtain maximum swelling capacity. …”
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Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) from G. stearothermophilus GF16: stable and versatile nanomaterials with antioxidant, antimicrobial, and catalytic properties by Alessia Di Fraia, Giovanni Dal Poggetto, Michela Salamone, Federica Carraturo, Patrizia Contursi, Marco Guida, Danila Limauro, Viviana Scognamiglio, Manuela Rossi, Gabriella Fiorentino

“…The synthesis was performed without specialized growth media, relying solely on the cell-free bacterial supernatant, and was systematically optimized by varying precursor concentration, temperature, pH, and reaction time. …”
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Electrospinning-Driven Advancements in Lithium-Ion Battery and Fuel Cell Technologies: From Nanofiber Fabrication to Application by Yang Jiacheng

“…Furthermore, advanced characterization techniques (PXRD, SEM, TGA) validate structural and thermal advantages over conventional materials. …”
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Water source transformation in a semi-arid inland basin: Insights from an isotope-based integrated framework by Jin Sun, Yixuan Wang, Tingxi Liu, Guixin Zhang, Limin Duan, Shaojie Chu, Bo Zhang, Yajun Zhou, Yixuan Zhang, Ting Liu

“…Study focus: To quantify the dynamic transformations among groundwater, river water, and precipitation at the basin scale, we integrated a fixed-covariate MixSIAR isotope mixing model, a structural equation model (SEM), and hydrogeological structural analysis. This integrated framework allowed us to systematically characterize the spatiotemporal transformation patterns and their driving mechanisms among the three water sources. …”
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Mechanical Properties and Performance of CNT–Reinforced Mortars (CEM II/B–L and CEM I) for Crack Bridging and Protective Coating Applications by Nikolaos Chousidis

“…The influence of CNT incorporation was systematically assessed through compressive and flexural strength tests, vacuum saturation tests, mercury intrusion porosimetry (MIP), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and differential thermal analysis (DTA). …”
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The Role of Si Element on the Precipitation Behavior of GH2907 Superalloys by Mengxuan Li, Jianping Wan, Zuojun Ding, Rengeng Li

“…Microstructural characterization (SEM/TEM) further confirmed that optimal Si addition balances precipitation kinetics and grain boundary stabilization without inducing detrimental phases. …”
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Research on design intervention in spatial planning of traditional rural tourism: based on the perspective of tourists’ willingness to visit again by Huanchen Tang, Xiaodong Liu, Junjie Li, Hanyu Wang

“…This study, using LDA topic modeling, structural equation modeling (SEM), and fuzzy-set qualitative comparative analysis (fsQCA), systematically explores the key factors influencing tourists’ revisit intentions to traditional Chinese villages and the underlying mechanisms. …”
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Azide–alkyne cycloaddition reactions over cobalt (0) nanoparticles supported on CaTiO3 perovskite by Elham Rahimpour, Mojtaba Amini, Ali Akbar Khandar, Farzad Seidi

“…Key reaction parameters, including catalyst loading, temperature, time, and solvent, were systematically optimized to achieve high yields. Comprehensive characterization using Fourier-Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FT-IR), X-Ray Diffraction (XRD), Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA), Energy Dispersive X-Ray Spectroscopy (EDX), Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectroscopy (ICP-OES), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM), Brunauer–Emmett–Teller (BET) surface area analysis, and X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS) revealed its high surface area, thermal stability, and uniform distribution of cobalt nanoparticles. …”
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Study on the Organization and Wear Resistance of In718/(2Nb + 1SiC) Tool Composite Coating Based on Laser Cladding Technology by Haixia Yang, Ziyang Zhang, Guodong Huang

“…In this paper, In718 nickel-based high-temperature alloy was used as the substrate, and laser cladding technology was used to prepare In718/(2Nb + 1SiC) composite coatings, and the effects of different laser powers (800 W, 1200 W, 1600 W, and 2000 W) on the microstructure and wear-resistant properties of the coatings were systematically investigated. Through SEM morphology observation, EDS elemental distribution analysis, wear behavior characterization, wear mechanism discussion, the regulatory mechanism of laser power on the microstructure evolution, the uniformity of reinforced phase distribution, and the coating properties were revealed. …”
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Business sustainability practices and financial performance in the creative economy sector in Indonesia: Moderating role of power distance and long-term orientation by Mohammad Herli, Bambang Tjahjadi, Hamidah Hamidah

“…Meanwhile, the hypothesis was validated using the Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) method. Results: The results suggested that incorporating BSP positively impacted financial performance. …”
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Preparation and Corrosion Behavior of Ti - Zr Conversion Coating on the Surface of Aluminum Alloy by QIAN Xu - zheng, LIU Lian, HUANG Feng, LIN Yu - ping, WANG Li - ming, WANG Bei - ji

“…The effects of conversion solution’s pH value and conversion time on the corrosion resistance of conversion coating were systematically studied. And the relationship among the surface morphology, composition and corrosion resistance of conversion coating was established by SEM, EDX, electrochemical test and total immersion test. …”
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The Effect of GO Flake Size on Field-Effect Transistor (FET)-Based Biosensor Performance for Detection of Ions and PACAP 38 by Seungjun Lee, Jongdeok Park, Jaeyoon Song, Jae-Joon Lee, Jinsik Kim

“…GO flakes of varying sizes, from 1 µm to 20 µm, were prepared under controlled conditions, followed by characterization through SEM and XPS to evaluate their size, surface area, and C/O ratio. …”
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Synthesis, characterization, and adsorption performance of naphthalene-based covalent organic polymer for high-efficiency methylene blue removal by Omid Rahmanian, Mohammad Dinari, Nasim Mohammadi, Leila Aliakbarian

“…Key adsorption parameters including pH, contact time, and initial MB concentration were systematically optimized. The adsorption behavior followed the Langmuir isotherm model under conditions of pH 7 and a contact time of 30 min, indicating a maximum uptake capacity of 90.09 mg/g, while kinetic analysis revealed a strong fit with the pseudo-second-order model. …”
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