Process-specific design strategy enables exceptional as-deposited strength-ductility synergy in novel Al–Ce alloys via additive friction stir deposition (AFSD) by Vishal Soni, Roberto Liam Menchaca, Devin Davis, N. Naveen Kumar, Maria Gonzalez, Prithvi Awasthi, Ravi Sankar Haridas, Adam Loukus, David Weiss, Rajiv S. Mishra, Vijay K. Vasudevan

“…Additive friction stir deposition (AFSD) was used to fabricate 3D builds from cast material, refining the grain size and microstructure by fragmenting Al11Ce3 lamellae into smaller, uniformly dispersed particles and inducing Al3Sc nanoprecipitates during deposition. …”
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A Multiplex High-Resolution Melting (HRM) assay to differentiate Fusarium graminearum chemotypes by Lovepreet Singh, Milton T. Drott, Hye-Seon Kim, Robert H. Proctor, Susan P. McCormick, J. Mitch Elmore

“…The fungus produces trichothecene mycotoxins that render grain unsuitable for food, feed, or malt. Isolates of F. graminearum can differ in trichothecene production phenotypes (chemotypes), with individuals producing predominantly one of four toxins: 3-acetyldeoxynivalenol, 15-acetyldeoxynivalenol, nivalenol, or NX-2. …”
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Phase Relations in Ba6−3xLn8+2xTi18O54 (Ln = Nd & Sm) Electroceramics by Amanda L. Snashall, Yun Liu, Frank Brink, Ray L. Withers, Steven Cooper

“…BLnTss, x=0.33, ceramics with high Sm content are found to experience a severe degradation of Qf and changes in τcf trending, associated with the onset of globular and needle-like grain morphology and a Ba-Ti rich phase. x=0.67 ceramics with high Nd content are found to exhibit a secondary phase (Nd2Ti2O7) upon prolonged sintering which resulted in beneficial changes to Qf and τcf without affecting εr. …”
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Effects of milling temperature and time on phase evolution of Ti-based alloy by Kristaly F., Sveda M., Sycheva A., Miko T., Racz A., Karacs G., Janovszky D.

“…As a function of the milling time, evaluation of phases, morphology, and the refinement of grain size were investigated by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and X-ray diffraction analysis (XRD), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and laser-diffraction particle size analysis (PSA). …”
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Dissipation Alters Modes of Information Encoding in Small Quantum Reservoirs near Criticality by Krai Cheamsawat, Thiparat Chotibut

“…These findings elucidate how the interplay of instability and dissipation shapes information processing in small quantum systems, providing a fine-grained, information-theoretic perspective for analyzing and designing QRC platforms.…”
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Transparent electro-optic ceramics: Processing, materials, and applications by Iva Milisavljevic, Man Zhang, Qinghui Jiang, Qing Liu, Yiquan Wu

“…Synthesis of high-performance transparent EO ceramics requires high purity of raw materials, high density, homogeneous composition, uniform grain size, and relatively wide bandgap. Powder synthesis and sintering are two of the critical steps involved in the fabrication of highly transparent EO ceramics. …”
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Nitrogen and Sulphur Relations in Effecting Yield and Quality of Cereals and Oilseed Crops by B.K. Nad, T.J. Purakayastha, D.V. Singh

“…Easily available forms of sulphur, like ammonium sulphate and gypsum, as compared to pyrite or elemental sulphur, maintained adequate N to S ratio in rice, resulting in a reduction in the percent of unfilled grain, a major consideration in rice yield. A narrow N to S ratio, with both at higher levels, increased the oil content but raised the saponification value of the oil, a measure of free fatty acids. …”
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Strength-plasticity synergistic enhancement of dispersion strengthened copper by interaction of nano-Al2O3 and Cr particles by Hao Song, Shaolin Li, Xiuhua Guo, Kexing Song, Song Liu, Keke Qi

“…The addition of Cr promotes grain growth and dynamic recrystallization, whereas Al2O3 particles enhance the aging precipitation response of Cr particles. …”
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Microstructures and mechanical properties of novel 2.3 GPa secondary hardening steels with different Ni contents by Wenhong Peng, Yichen Wu, Ruming Geng, Yuxian Cao, Shun Han, Yong Li, Chunxu Wang, Lijing Zheng

“…Within a certain range, Ni effectively refines the grain size and the thickness of austenite films, facilitating the enrichment of Ni in nanoscale film reverted austenite, thereby enhancing the austenite stability and toughness in steels.At a Ni concentration of 14 wt%, the steel exhibits the most refined martensitic substructure and nanoscale film-like reverted austenite, enriched with Ni, along with the precipitation of a significant volume of nanoscale semi-coherent (Mo,Cr)2C phases. …”
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Achieving Ultra‐High Heat Flux Transfer in Graphene Films via Tunable Gas Escape Channels by Haolong Zheng, Peng He, Shujing Yang, Yonghua Lu, Na Guo, Yanhong Li, Gang Wang, Guqiao Ding

“…The microstructure optimization of graphene films with more order, fewer wrinkles and defects, and larger grain size is achieved. After optimization, graphene films with ultra‐high thermal conductivity (1781 W m−1 K−1) and a thickness over 100 µm are realized. …”
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Enhanced Light Scattering by Preferred Orientation Control of Ga Doped ZnO Films Prepared through MOCVD by Long Giang Bach, Nam Giang Nguyen, Van Thi Thanh Ho

“…We found that the light diffuse transmittance of the film with a GZO (800 nm)/ZnO (766 nm) exhibited 13% increase at 420 nm wavelength due to the formed large grain size of the pyramidal texture surface. Thus, the obtained GZO films deposited over ZnO buffer layer have high potential for use as front TCO layers in Si-based thin film solar cells. …”
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Influence of Selected Factors on Penetration and Drying Kinetics of Protective Coatings into Sand Mould Surface Layer by Ł. Jamrozowicz

“…The cores for the tests were made from a phenol-formaldehyde resin moulding compound. The average grain size of the sand matrix was dL = 0.25 mm. During the core preparation, pairs of electrodes were placed in the mass at depths of 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 12, 16, and 20 mm. …”
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Learning with semantic ambiguity for unbiased scene graph generation by Shanjin Zhong, Yang Cao, Qiaosen Chen, Jie Gong

“…This method assigns soft labels to samples exhibiting semantic ambiguities and optimizes model training by adjusting the loss weights for fine-grained and low-frequency relation samples. Its model-agnostic design facilitates seamless integration with diverse SGG models, enhancing their performance across various relation categories. …”
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Synthesis of Graphene Oxide-Polystyrene Graft Polymer Based on Reversible Addition Fragmentation Chain Transfer and Its Effect on Properties, Crystallization, and Rheological Behav... by Li Yang, Weijun Zhen

“…Multiple melting behavior tests showed that the introduction of SGO-PS caused the PLA molecular chain to be discharged into the unit cell in time, and the melting temperature shifted to a higher temperature, which ultimately made the grain structure of PLA composites more complete and stable than pure PLA. …”
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Research on the optimization of mechanical properties of triply periodic minimal surfaces in composite materials prepared with the assistance of acoustic fields by Shuai Guo, Xianliang Sheng, Anfu Guo, Wenlu Yang, Xiaolin Zhao, Shang Sui, Jiaqiang Li, Yufan Zhao, Meng Wang, Xin Lin

“…The addition of WC led to grain refinement and weakened the texture. Meanwhile, the acoustic streaming and cavitation effects generated by the AF reduced residual stress, ultimately improving the overall mechanical properties of the lattice structures.…”
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Deficient Purposeful Use of Forepaws in Female Mice Modelling Rett Syndrome by Bianca De Filippis, Mattia Musto, Luisa Altabella, Emilia Romano, Rossella Canese, Giovanni Laviola

“…MeCP2-308 heterozygous female mice (Het, 10-12 months of age) were impaired in tasks validated for the assessment of purposeful and coordinated forepaw use (Morag test and Capellini handling task). A fine-grain analysis of spontaneous behaviour in the home-cage also revealed an abnormal handling pattern when interacting with the nesting material, reduced motivation to explore the environment, and increased time devoted to feeding in Het mice. …”
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Manufacture and characterization of lightweight sand-plastic composites made of plastic waste and sand: Effect of sand types by Salih Mekideche, Mansour Rokbi, Zine El Abidine Rahmouni, Resego Phiri, Sanjay Mavinkere Rangappa, Suchart Siengchin

“…First of all, two initial used compounds (waste PP and various silica sand) were analyzed by using ATR-FTIR, XRF, and grain size distribution. In the second time, the different plastic-bonded sand composites were analyzed by using ATR-FTIR to assess their composition. …”
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Effects of different thermal processing methods on bioactive components, phenolic compounds, and antioxidant activities of Qingke (highland hull-less barley) by Qingyue Hong, Guangjing Chen, Zhirong Wang, Xuhui Chen, Jianquan Kan

“…Qingke (highland hull-less barley) is a grain replete with substantial nutrients and bioactive ingredients. …”
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Investigation on high-temperature creep behavior at 300 °C in laser-welded joints of a novel heat-resistant Al alloy of Al–12Ce-0.4Sc by Jie Ning, Chao Feng, Linjie Zhang

“…The disappearance of primary Al11Ce3 in the weld area, coupled with a significant reduction in grain size and the presence of cellular eutectic Al11Ce3, are the primary factors contributing to its superior resistance to high-temperature creep compared to the base material. …”
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Microstructural Evolution and Strain-Hardening Behavior in Hadfield Steel Railway Crossings by Gustavo Tressia, Tiago Tepedino, Mohammad Masoumi, Juan Ignacio Pereira

“…Microstructural analysis in defect regions showed that these defects originated from the nucleation and propagation of cracks in grain boundaries with carbides. This investigation demonstrates that the reduced service life of the railway frog is associated with manufacturing process defects and contributes to understanding material deformation mechanisms, aiding in the development of more resilient steels for such applications.…”
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