Achieving good comprehensive mechanical properties Mg–7Y–2Zn–1Mn alloy via regulating heat treatment prior to hot extrusion by Yulun Luo, Zhihua Dong, Bin Jiang, Zhiying Zheng, Jianxin Zhou, Yongfeng Li, Shengwen Bai, Shiyu Zhong, Jiangfeng Song, Dingfei Zhang

“…The influence of heat treatment prior to hot extrusion on microstructure evolution and mechanical properties are elaborated for Mg–7Y–2Zn–1Mn (wt. %) alloy containing long-period stacking ordered (LPSO) phase. …”
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Design of a novel Cu-Cr-X alloy with high strength and high electrical conductivity based on mechanical learning by Yunqing Zhu, Yicheng Cao, Lijun Peng, Qian Yu, Zhen Yang, Zengde Li, Junsheng Wu, Haofeng Xie

“…The evolution of microstructure and properties exhibited a narrow aging process region of 80 % cold-rolled Cu-Cr-Zr-Mg-Ti alloy, while the consistent results from prediction model provide a favorable guidance for process designs. …”
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The effect of pharmaceutical composition based on L-carnitine on structural and functional features of rat placenta in the model of passive tobacco smoking by I.V. Volokhov, V.A. Rybak, L.Yu. Sergienko, S.S. Sokolova, S.P. Kustova

“…On the 20th day of pregnancy, the animals were withdrawn from the experiment to study the microstructure of the placenta and determine the level of sex hormones. …”
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Screened of long non-coding RNA related to wool development and fineness in Gansu alpine fine-wool sheep by Zhaohua He, Fangfang Zhao, Hongxian Sun, Jiang Hu, Jiqing Wang, Xiu Liu, Mingna Li, Zhiyun Hao, Zhidong Zhao, Bingang Shi, Feiyan Liu, Shaobin Li

“…In this research, we conducted a thorough analysis and characterization of the microstructure of wool, along with long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs), their target genes, associated pathways, and Gene Ontology terms pertinent to the wool fineness development. …”
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Effect of Laminaria japonica Powder on Physicochemical Properties, Rheological Properties and Protein Structure of Silver Carp Surimi Gel by Fengchao ZHOU, Wenting JIANG, Han TIAN, Wei LUO, Xiaolan ZHANG, Jiazhen WANG, Jie LIANG, Leiwen XIANG, Shaoyun WANG, Xixi CAI, Qiming WU, Honglai LIN

“…The effect of amount of LJP on the gel strength, texture, water holding capacity, rheological properties, chemical forces, myofibrillar protein (MP) secondary structure, color and microstructure of the surimr gel were analyzed. Thus, the intrinsic cause of LJP improving the surimi gel quality was explored. …”
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Accumulation of advanced oxidation protein products aggravates bone-fat imbalance during skeletal aging by Yu-Sheng Huang, Jia-Wen Gao, Rui-Feng Ao, Xin-Yu Liu, Di-Zheng Wu, Jun-Long Huang, Chen Tu, Jing-Shen Zhuang, Si-Yuan Zhu, Zhao-Ming Zhong

“…Age-related accumulation of AOPPs was accompanied by reduced bone formation, increased marrow adiposity and deterioration of bone microstructure. Reduced AOPPs accumulation by antioxidant NAC leaded to improvement of the bone-fat imbalance in aged mice. …”
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A novel configuration for single-crystal superalloy hollow blade manufacturing based on shell/core integral mold by Binqiang Wang, Zhexu Li, Kun Bu, Zhongliang Lu, Jiawei Zhang, Sheng Mou, Shengjie Ren, Haoyu Zhao

“…Temperature field, microstructure, stress and displacement field were simulated using finite element method, showcasing the superiority of the inverted blade. …”
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Enhancing thermoelectric properties of ScN films through twin domains by J. More-Chevalier, U.D. Wdowik, J. Martan, T. Baba, S. Cichoň, P. Levinský, D. Legut, E. de Prado, P. Hruška, J. Pokorný, J. Bulíř, C. Beltrami, T. Mori, M. Novotný, I. Gregora, L. Fekete, L. Volfová, J. Lančok

“…Here, we report on the thermoelectric properties of the ScN layers deposited on MgO (001) substrates by the DC reactive magnetron sputtering. The microstructure of the produced thin films is examined by X-ray diffraction and atomic force microscopy, while their chemical composition and contamination by defects are determined by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. …”
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How mechanochemistry affects the composition and properties of disordered fluorite BaSnF4? by Mercadier, Briséïs, Legein, Christophe, Duttine, Mathieu, Body, Monique, Gutierrez, Ana Gabriela Porras, Leclerc, Sandrine, Lebedev, Oleg,  Masquelier, Christian, Dambournet, Damien

“…Overall, this work demonstrates that the interplay between the microstructure, composition and the transport properties of fluoride ion conductors is indeed complex, with many factors at play, including size, strain, defects or composition.…”
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Synthesis, characterization, and evaluation of copper-doped zinc oxide nanoparticles anticancer effects: in vitro and in vivo experiments by Habib Ghaznavi, Mohammad Reza Hajinezhad, Zahra Hesari, Milad Shirvaliloo, Saman Sargazi, Sheida Shahraki, Eshagh Ali Saberi, Roghayeh Sheervalilou, Somayeh Jafarinejad

“…All synthetized nanoparticles were examined for shape, crystal structure and morphology/ microstructure using X-ray diffractometers, scanning electron microscopy and transmission electron microscopy. …”
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Mixing-enthalpy modulation on phase transformation in the gradient chemical core/shell high-entropy shape-memory alloys by E-Wen Huang, Tu-Ngoc Lam, Zachary H. Aitken, Mao-Yuan Luo, Nien-En Chiang, Yuh Sun, Jo-Chi Tseng, Ching-Yu Chiang, Wan-Zhen Hsieh, Wen-Jay Lee, Yong-Wei Zhang, Peter K. Liaw, Che-Wei Tsai

“…Specifically, the gradient chemical layers in the core/shell structure play an important role in the thermally-induced phase transformation of Cu15Ni35Ti50-x(HfZr)x high-entropy shape-memory alloys (HESMAs). The dendritic microstructure in Cu15Ni35Ti20(HfZr)30 exhibits the mixing enthalpy-driven pronounced composition inhomogeneity of an Ni-Hf-rich core and Cu-Zr-Ti-rich shell, demonstrated by thermodynamics calculations and second nearest-neighbor modified embedded atom method (2NN MEAM) formalism. …”
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Effect of interface morphology on tensile response of Ti6Al4V alloy fabricated by laser hybrid additive manufacturing: Experiments & simulations by Wei Fan, Guang Hu, Yuguang Chen, Yue Du, Yijie Peng, Yongxia Wang, Yunlong Li, Hua Tan, Fengying Zhang, Xin Lin

“…Despite its promise, the inherent disparity in microstructures between the wrought substrate and DED part introduces cross-regional mechanical heterogeneity, limiting structural reliability. …”
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Comparative analysis of retinal vascular structural parameters in populations with different glucose metabolism status based on color fundus photography and artificial intelligence by Naimei Chen, Naimei Chen, Zhentao Zhu, Di Gong, Xinrong Xu, Xinya Hu, Weihua Yang

“…ObjectiveMeasure and analyze retinal vascular parameters in individuals with varying glucose metabolism, explore preclinical retinal microstructure changes related to diabetic retinopathy (DR), and assess glucose metabolism’s impact on retinal structure.MethodsThe study employed a cross-sectional design encompassing a 4-year period from 2020 to 2024. …”
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Interface enhancement mechanism of rolled Mg/Al clad plate with particle interface control by Xiaobao Ma, Peng Li, Tao Wang, Zhongkai Ren, Peng Chen, Jiang Ji

“…The effects of three different cold-sprayed Al particle interlayer processes on the mechanical properties of rolled Mg/Al clad plates were investigated to improve the mechanical properties. The microstructure, texture evolution, intermetallic compound formation, mechanical properties, and mechanisms involved in the Mg/Al clad plate rolling were systematically investigated. …”
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Physical and Mechanical Properties of Green Cementless Mortar Incorporating Waste Paper Sludge Ash by Aida Nabila Jamaluddin, Siti Asmahani Saad, Siti Aliyyah Masjuki, Wan Nur Firdaus Wan Hassan, Siti Noratikah Che Deraman, Nadiah Md Husain

“…This research aims to determine the microstructure and mechanical characteristics of WPSA in geopolymers. …”
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Preparation and in vitro biological evaluation of strontium doped β-tricalcium phosphate scaffolds for alveolar bone tissue regeneration by Congrui Liu, Guiyong Xiao, Zichen Wang, Mengchen Xu, Yinchuan Wang, Nan Wang, Zhenlong Sun, Xiaoyan Li, Yixin Yin

“…Extensive research was conducted on the impact of Sr doping on the composition, microstructure, mechanical behavior, degradation, and biological activity of β-TCP. …”
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Crack of a helicopter main rotor actuator attachment: failure analysis and lessons learned by L. Allegrucci, F. De Paolis, A. Coletta, M. Bernabei

“…This led to hydrogen embrittlement and to a microstructural problem (globular formations and boundary grain precipitates). …”
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3D-printed constructs deliver bioactive cargos to expedite cartilage regeneration by Rong Jiao, Xia Lin, Jingchao Wang, Chunyan Zhu, Jiang Hu, Huali Gao, Kun Zhang

“…With the rapid development of 3D printing technology in recent years, 3D bioprinting can better mimic the complex microstructure of cartilage tissue and thus enabling the anatomy and functional regeneration of damaged cartilage. …”
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Ultrasound-assisted extraction of polysaccharide from Allium chinense G. Don epidermal waste: Evaluation of extraction mechanism, physicochemical properties, and bioactivities by Jiangfei Li, Guanjun Ye, Zhilong Zhou, Jianlong Wang, Jiayu Wang, Ting Ju, Alejandro Cifuentes, Elena Ibañez, Denis Baranenko, Haitian Zhao, Weihong Lu

“…UAE can efficiently extract ACGDP by changing the composition of the cell wall, destroying the microstructure, and reducing the particle size. In addition, ACGDP had better thermal stability and antioxidant activity, and exhibited positive hypoglycemic activity. …”
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Biointegration of soft tissue-inspired hydrogels on the chorioallantoic membrane: An experimental characterization by Manuel P. Kainz, Mathias Polz, Daniel Ziesel, Marta Nowakowska, Muammer Üçal, Sabine Kienesberger, Sophie Hasiba-Pappas, Raimund Winter, Nassim Ghaffari Tabrizi-Wizsy, Sarah Kager, Theresa Rienmüller, Julia Fuchs, Michele Terzano, Christian Baumgartner, Gerhard A. Holzapfel

“…This study addresses this gap by investigating the interaction between soft hydrogels and the CAM, providing valuable insights into how material properties and microstructure influence cellular responses. Our findings emphasize the importance of understanding these dynamics to develop biocompatible scaffolds that better mimic tissue environments, advancing applications in three-dimensional cell cultures on CAM assays and other biological systems.…”
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