Enhanced friction and wear behavior of submicron WC-reinforced Cu matrix composites at various temperatures by Zhimin Zhang, Shixin Xu, Kailing Xiang, Ning Guo, Liming Zhong, Ke Feng, Ke Zhu, Yake Wu, Feng Jiang

“…X-ray diffraction (XRD), energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS) and electron backscatter diffraction (EBSD) techniques were jointly employed to characterize phases and microstructures of the as-cast and rolled WC/Cu composites. …”
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A Step-by-Step Equivalent Microprediction Method for the Mechanical Properties of Composite Solid Propellants considering Dewetting Damage by Huiru Cui, Xuan Lv, Yurong Xu, Zhiwen Zhong, Zixiang Zhou, Weili Ma

“…A step-by-step equivalent representative volume element (RVE) model was generated to reflect the microstructures of the propellant. The isotropy and uniformity of the RVE model were also tested using a two-point probability function. …”
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Experimental study on improving the effect of microorganisms in solidifying fine-grained soil by red mud by Peng Liu, Yu Cheng, Guanghui Shao

“…Combined with mechanical test and microstructural analysis, the enhancing mechanism of red mud on microbial solidified fine-grained soil was comprehensively evaluated. …”
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An Accelerated Test Method of Simultaneous Carbonation and Chloride Ion Ingress: Durability of Silica Fume Concrete in Severe Environments by S. A. Ghahari, A. M. Ramezanianpour, A. A. Ramezanianpour, M. Esmaeili

“…Phase change due to carbonation and chloride ion attack was monitored by XRD analysis, and microstructures and interfacial transition zones were studied by implementing SEM as well as mercury intrusion porosimetry. …”
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Change of Tensile Properties with Aging Time and Temperature in Al-Si-Cu-Mg 354 Cast Alloys with/without Minor Addition of Ni and/or Zr by J. Hernandez-Sandoval, M. H. Abdelaziz, E. A. Elsharkawi, A. M. Samuel, F. H. Samuel

“…The platelet-like phases (Al,Si)3(Zr,Ni,Fe) and (Al,Si)3(Zr,Ti) are the main features observed in the microstructures of the tensile samples of alloys with Zr additions. …”
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Advances in the Development and Application of Human Organoids: Techniques, Applications, and Future Perspectives by Zhangcheng Zhu, Yiwen Cheng, Xia Liu, Wenwen Ding, Jiaming Liu, Zongxin Ling, Lingbin Wu

“…Organoids are three-dimensional (3D) cell cultures derived from human pluripotent stem cells or adult stem cells that recapitulate the cellular heterogeneity, structure, and function of human organs. These microstructures are invaluable for biomedical research due to their ability to closely mimic the complexity of native tissues while retaining human genetic material. …”
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Optimizing woodcutting with zirconia-toughened alumina: Processing, performance, and industrial insights by Tamanna Thakur, Stefan Heinen, Bruno Ehrle, Gurdial Blugan

“…This study focuses on the processing, microstructural characterization, and mechanical behavior of these ceramic cutting tools with the goal of matching or exceeding the cutting performance and tool life of conventional WC tools. …”
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Modeling of the Complex Modulus of Asphalt Mastic with Biochar Filler Based on the Homogenization and Random Aggregate Distribution Methods by Yushuai Wu, Peng Cao, Feiting Shi, Ketong Liu, Xuhao Wang, Zhen Leng, Zhifei Tan, Changjun Zhou

“…Besides, the finite element (FE) microstructural model with a coating layer generated by random aggregate distribution method was used to numerically evaluate the effect of the coating layer on the complex modulus of asphalt mastics. …”
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Effects of Magnesium Content on Structure and Electrochemical Properties of La-Mg-Pr-Al-Mn-Co-Ni Hydrogen Storage Alloys by L. M. C. Zarpelon, E. P. Banczek, L. G. Martinez, N. B. Lima, I. Costa, R. N. Faria

“…The discharge capacity, microstructures, and corrosion resistance of some as-cast alloys represented by the formula La0.7−xMgxPr0.3Al0.3Mn0.4Co0.5Ni3.8, where x = 0.0, 0.1, 0.3, 0.5, and 0.7, were investigated by SEM/EDX, XRD, and electrochemical measurements. …”
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Optimization Studies on the Extraction of Flavone Di-C-glycosides from Premna fulva Craib by Deep Eutectic Solvents by Yueyuan Chen, Jiaoyang Dang, Xiaojie Yan, Fenglai Lu, Dianpeng Li

“…Furthermore, the microstructural alterations in the samples after extraction were evaluated using scanning electron microscopy. …”
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Application of Three-Dimensional Imaging to the Intestinal Crypt Organoids and Biopsied Intestinal Tissues by Yun Chen, Ya-Hui Tsai, Yuan-An Liu, Shih-Hua Lee, Sheng-Hong Tseng, Shiue-Cheng Tang

“…The 3D images showed a clear spatial relationship between the microstructures of the small bowel and the features of graft rejection. …”
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Study of Durability of Concrete with Fly Ash as Fine Aggregate under Alternative Interactions of Freeze-Thaw and Carbonation by Mingjie Mao, Dongsheng Zhang, Qiuning Yang, Wenbo Zhang

“…To study the durability of concrete with fly ash as fine aggregate subjected to alternative attacks of freeze-thaw and carbonation, the appearance, mass loss, relative dynamic modulus of elasticity, relative compressive strength, and carbonation depth of the concrete are investigated using cyclic tests under single carbonation, single freeze-thaw, and alternation of freeze-thaw and carbonation. In addition, microstructural analysis techniques including scanning electron microscope and X-ray diffraction are adopted to reveal the deterioration mechanism of alternating freeze-thaw and carbonation. …”
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Influence of Steatite and Fly Ash on the Fresh-Hardened Properties and Micromorphology of Self-Compacting Concrete by S. Christopher Gnanaraj, Ramesh Babu Chokkalingam, G. Lizia Thankam, S. K. M. Pothinathan

“…In addition to that, microstructural studies were carried out to justify the hardened concrete results. …”
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Eggshell Based Nano-Engineered Hydroxyapatite and Poly(lactic) Acid Electrospun Fibers as Potential Tissue Scaffold by Vitus A. Apalangya, Vijaya K. Rangari, Boniface J. Tiimob, Shaik Jeelani, Temesgen Samuel

“…The X-ray diffraction spectrum and the scanning electron micrograph showed that the hydroxyapatite particles are highly crystalline and are needle-liked in shape with diameters between 10 and 20 nm and lengths ranging from 100 to 200 nm. The microstructural, thermal, and mechanical properties of the electrospun fibers were characterized using scanning electron microscope (SEM), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), dynamic scanning calorimetry (DSC), and tensile testing techniques. …”
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Effects of Drying Treatments on the Physicochemical Characteristics and Antioxidant Properties of the Edible Wild Mushroom <i>Cyttaria espinosae</i> Lloyd (Digüeñe Mushroom) by Marcelo Villalobos-Pezos, Ociel Muñoz Fariña, Kong Shun Ah-Hen, María-Fernanda Garrido Figueroa, Olga García Figueroa, Alexandra González Esparza, Luisbel González Pérez de Medina, José Miguel Bastías Montes

“…The rehydration capacity, color, and microstructural properties of dried mushrooms were evaluated using SEM, while, total phenolic content, antioxidant activity determined by DPPH and ORAC assays, and ergothioneine levels were investigated in both fresh and dried extracts of <i>C. espinosae</i>. …”
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Fractographic characterization of Al2O3p particulates reinforced Al2014 alloy composites subjected to tensile loading by V. Bharath, V. Auradi, Madeva Nagaral

“…By using SEM and EDS testing, microstructural studies have been conducted. Al2014-9, 12 and 15 weight proportion of Al2O3p composites mechanical behavior is determined in line with ASTM standards. …”
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Omniphobic Photoresist‐Assisted Patterning of Porous Polymethacrylate Films by Dmitrii D. Kartsev, Ilia M. Lukianov, Eduard G. Sharapenkov, Artur Yu. Prilepskii, Pavel A. Levkin

“…Nevertheless, only wettability microstructuring has been highlighted for these materials thus far. …”
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Investigating How Cu Addition Affects the Gas Sensing, Electrical, Optical and Structural Properties of ZnO Nanoparticles by Fatemeh Moosavi, Giovanni Neri

“…In this study, we report the morphological and microstructural characteristics (phase, crystallinity, morphology, surface functional groups) as well as the optical, electrical and gas sensing properties of pristine ZnO and Cu-doped ZnO nanoparticles prepared by a simple sol-gel method. …”
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Effect of Freeze-Thaw Cycles on the Mechanical Properties of Polyacrylamide- and Lignocellulose-Stabilized Clay in Tibet by Haiping Shi, Zhongyao Li, Wenwei Li, Shaopeng Wang, Baotian Wang, Peiqing Wang

“…Laboratory freezing experiments were conducted to evaluate the effect of polyacrylamide (PAM) and lignocellulose on the mechanical properties and microstructural characteristics of Tibetan clay. Direct shear and unconfined compressive tests and field emission scanning electron microscopy analyses were performed on clay samples with different contents of stabilizers. …”
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Mechanical and Thermal Properties of Calcined Clay Mixed with Agrowaste Char for Sustainable Building Applications by Benjamin Agyei-Tuffour, Michael E. Sewordor, John Freeman Baffoe, Martha Forson, John Ekow Ampah-Essel, Beatrice Ardayfio, Bashiru Kadiri-English, Kwame K. Marfo, John Adjah, Joshua Tuah Asante, Emmanuel Nyankson, David Dodoo-Arhin

“…The calcined clays were characterized for their structural, microstructural, mechanical, and thermal properties after they were mixed with 5 wt%, 10 wt%, 15 wt%, and 20 wt% of agrowaste char of varying sources (i.e., coconut, palm kernel, and acacia). …”
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