Synthesis of Calcium Phosphate by Microwave Hydrothermal Method by Ana Elisa Vilicev Italiano, Ricardo Luis Tranquilin, Danny Omar Mendoza Marin, Márcio Luiz dos Santos, Luís Geraldo Vaz

“…The study proposes obtaining a biomaterial for bone grafting based on calcium phosphate by the microwave HTMO and evaluating its microstructural and physicochemical characteristics. The parameters tested in this process were temperature and reaction time. …”
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Design and fabrication of {111}-textured nanotwinned silver coating for enhancing surface wear resistance of depleted uranium by Kunming Yang, Xiaobo Wang, Shengfa Zhu, Yawen Zhao, Qingdong Xu, Yiyun Wei, Chao Lu, Zhiyuan Wen, Tongxiang Fan, Mingyu Gong, Anyi Yin, Wenhua Luo

“…The present findings may shed lights on microstructural and interface design of surface anti-wear coatings on U and its alloys.…”
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Promoted Formation of Photoactive α-Formamidinium Cesium Lead Triiodide Perovskite Crystals by Germanium Addition by Ayu Enomoto, Atsushi Suzuki, Takeo Oku, Haruto Shimada

“…Germanium (Ge) was added to formamidinium cesium lead triiodide perovskite crystals and the microstructures and photovoltaic properties were investigated. …”
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Recombination mechanisms in crystalline silicon: bulk and surface contributions by Enrichetta Susi

“…In the present paper the most interesting results of a work on the influence of some processes used in the fabrication of microstructures on the bulk and surface electrical activity of the Si substrate are reported. …”
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PENGARUH INTERLAYER PASTA (ZINC+TAPIOKA) PADA SAMBUNGAN FSSW MATERIAL ALUMUNIUM PADUAN by Lingga Arti Saputra

“…FSSW welding is a method that can be used to join aluminum. The microstructural test results show the flow distribution of the zinc interlayer in the welding area. …”
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Structural transitions in a NiTi alloy: a multistage loading-unload cycle by V. Di Cocco, C. Maletta, S. Natali

“…NiTi shape memory alloys (SMAs) are increasingly used in many engineering and medical applications, because they combine special functional properties, such as shape memory effect and pseudoelasticity, with good mechanical strength and biocompatibility. However, the microstructural changes associated with these functional properties are not yet completely known. …”
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Fracture toughness of TiAl-Cr-Nb-Mo alloys produced via centrifugal casting by A. Brotzu, F. Felli, D. Pilone

“…. %) alloy produced via centrifugal casting exhibits fine nearly lamellar microstructures, consisting mainly of fine lamellar grains, together with a very small quantity of residual beta phases along lamellar colony boundaries. …”
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In-situ composite formation of vanadium carbide in CrFeCoNiCu high-entropy alloy cladded on AISI304 stainless steel by Saeed Hosseini, Mahmoud Sarkari Khorrami, Mahmoud Heydarzadeh Sohi

“…Upon adding V and C, appreciable microstructural changes occurred. In-situ VC and a solid solution with BCC crystal structure rich in Cr and V were formed along with the FCC phase. …”
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Investigation of basalt/kevlar fiber-reinforced porcelain filler infused epoxy composite: A viable alternative for marine applications by Prem Anandh. A, P. Sivabalan, Vinayagam Mohanavel, Thandavamoorthy Raja

“…This study investigates the mechanical properties, water absorption capacity, fatigue strength, and microstructural characteristics of a hybrid composite reinforced with basalt and Kevlar fibers and porcelain fillers blended epoxy matrix, designed for marine applications. …”
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Evolution of plastic deformation during multi-pass ECAP of an AA6060 aluminum alloy – An experimental flow line analysis by Nadja Berndt, Nadja A. Reiser, Martin F.-X. Wagner

“…Through comprehensive microstructural and mechanical characterization of the processed material, we discuss changes in macroscopic properties and their relationship to microstructural evolution and local strain accumulation during ECAP.…”
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Visualization of four-dimensional X-ray absorption fine structure data using a virtual reality system by Haruo Igarashi, Daiki Kido, Yutaka Ishii, Yasuhiro Niwa, Atsushi Okamoto, Masao Kimura

“…Our 4D-XASView facilitates the visualization and analysis of the geometric and topological aspects of the data using VR goggles, enabling detailed exploration of microstructures via rotation and zooming functionalities. …”
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Giant and flexible toroidal circular dichroism from planar chiral metasurface by Shijie Kang, Haitao Li, Jiayu Fan, Jiusi Yu, Boyang Qu, Peng Chen, Xiaoxiao Wu

“…However, as toroidal dipoles are typically represented by solenoidal currents circulating on a three-dimensional (3D) torus, toroidal circular dichroism is usually observed in 3D intricate microstructures. Facing corresponding challenges in fabrication, integration, and application, it is generally difficult to employ toroidal circular dichroism in compact metasurfaces for flexible modulation of chiral interactions between electromagnetic waves and matter. …”
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Choice and justification of the method of titanium welding with platinum by Anatolii Sanin, Ihor Mamchur, Tetiana Nosova, Stella Mamchur

“…Microstructural studies were carried out on cross-sectional samples at magnifications x500, x4000. …”
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Controllable surface carrier type of metal oxide nanocrystals for multifunctional photocatalysis by Han Li, Yingchun Ding, Kaiyi Luo, Qiuping Zhang, Huan Yuan, Shuyan Xu, Ming Xu

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Investigation of Friction Stir-Welded B4C Particles-Reinforced Copper Joint: Mechanical, Fatigue, and Metallurgical Properties by M. Vetrivel Sezhian, G. Chakravarthi, K. Giridharan, Balasubramaniam Stalin, B. Yokesh Kumar, P. Sureshkumar, J. Vairamuthu, Ramaswamy Krishnaraj

“…The effects of B4C nanoparticle inclusion on the mechanical properties of the fabricated joints are studied in correlation with the microstructural features of the welded joints using optical microscopy. …”
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Design of polymorphic heterogeneous shell in relaxor antiferroelectrics for ultrahigh capacitive energy storage by Huifen Yu, Tengfei Hu, Haoyu Wang, He Qi, Jie Wu, Ruonan Zhang, Weisan Fang, Xiaoming Shi, Zhengqian Fu, Liang Chen, Jun Chen

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The Effect of Magnetization on the Production Process of Soft Magnetic Composite Stators of Axial Flux Motors by Emir Poskovic, Fausto Franchini, Elisa Fracchia, Silvio Vaschetto, Luca Ferraris, Alberto Tenconi

“…These results are further explained through microstructural analyses.…”
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Effect of Different Cooling Regimes on the Mechanical Properties of Cementitious Composites Subjected to High Temperatures by Jiangtao Yu, Wenfang Weng, Kequan Yu

“…Different cooling regimens had a significant influence on the mechanical properties of postfire ECC specimens. The microstructural characterization was examined before and after exposure to fire deterioration by using scanning electron microscopy (SEM). …”
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Fast Formation of Surface Oxidized Zn Nanorods and Urchin-Like Microclusters by R. López, T. Díaz, G. García, E. Rosendo, R. Galeazzi, A. Coyopol, H. Juárez, M. Pacio, F. Morales, A. I. Oliva

“…Entangled Zn-ZnO nanorods and urchin-like microstructures were synthesized by the hot filament chemical vapor deposition technique at 825 and 1015°C, respectively. …”
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Effect of Weld Properties on the Crush Strength of the PWR Spacer Grid by Kee-nam Song, Sang-hoon Lee

“…Mechanical properties in a weld zone are different from those in the base material because of different microstructures. A spacer grid in PWR fuel is a structural component with an interconnected and welded array of slotted grid straps. …”
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