A Study of Composite Salt Erosion Resistance of Nano-Modified Cement Mortar in Early Ages by Jia Guo, Tao Zheng, Fei Mou, Yang Qin, Zhi Wang, Shiyi Zhang, Hui Li

“…The generation of hydration products increased after adding the Ghanaian metakaolin, filling the microcracks and micropores, and increasing the overall microstructural compactness.…”
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Temperature-dependent performance and constitutive modeling of additively manufactured Ti600 alloy by Tianhua Wen, Rui Fu, Sihang Xiao, Lei Zhang, Bo Song, Hongshuai Lei

“…Tensile testing shows a decrease in elastic modulus and ultimate tensile strength as temperature rises, with a significant decline observed near 550 °C. Microstructural analysis of tensile fractures reveals coarsening of the precipitated phase at temperatures above 500 °C, which correlates with the observed reduction in mechanical performance. …”
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Elucidating the metabolic mechanisms and active constituents of ZuoGui Wan in combatting postmenopausal osteoporosis: A metabolomics and network pharmacology approach by Yanchen Feng, KaiKai Shi, Dingming Li, Shunzhi Yang, Xue Dang, Jinyao Li, Yan Chen, Jianping Yao, Yunke Zhang, Lu Sun, Feixiang Liu

“…Result: ZGW reversed OVX-induced bone loss by enhancing bone density and improving bone microstructural integrity. Initially, 14 prototype components were identified in the serum of OVX rats following ZGW intervention. …”
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Chemical, Mineralogical, and Refractory Characterization of Kaolin in the Regions of Huayacocotla-Alumbres, Mexico by L. M. Romero-Guerrero, R. Moreno-Tovar, A. Arenas-Flores, Y. Marmolejo Santillán, F. Pérez-Moreno

“…In the present work, the chemical, mineralogical, refractory, and microstructural characterizations of kaolinites from the Huayacocotla-Alumbres region, which is between Veracruz and Hidalgo border, by X-ray diffraction (XRD), polarization optical microscopy (POM), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), refractoriness proof (pyrometric cone equivalent), and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) were carried out. …”
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CO2 capture performance and foaming mechanism of modified amine-based absorbents: A study based on molecular dynamics by Yucong Ge, Zeyu Wang, Li Yang, Xunxuan Heng, Zhenzhen Zhang, Yi Wang, Fang Liu, Xiao Yang, Bo Liu, Kunlei Liu

“…This study demonstrates the potential of foaming absorbents in CO2 capture and introduces a novel approach to enhancing absorbent performance through interfacial regulation and microstructural optimization, providing important theoretical and practical insights for the development of efficient, low-energy carbon capture technologies.…”
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Study on the workability, strength, durability and environmental performance of alkali-activated electrolytic manganese slag-fly ash-slag grouting materials by Yongquan Chen, Zhonghu Wu, Chi Zeng, Yuan Liu, Shaoyun Pu, Hui Zhang, Zheng Feng, Kun Xu, Deliang Ni

“…The leaching concentration of heavy metals in EMCGM is lower than the national standard, which is in line with the environmental protection requirements. Microstructural analysis revealed that the main hydration products were C-(A)-S-H and N-A-S-H, accompanied by ettringite formation. …”
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Accelerated Corneal Collagen Cross-Linking Using Topography-Guided UV-A Energy Emission: Preliminary Clinical and Morphological Outcomes by Cosimo Mazzotta, Antonio Moramarco, Claudio Traversi, Stefano Baiocchi, Alfonso Iovieno, Luigi Fontana

“…Preliminary results show correspondence between the energy dose applied and the microstructural stromal changes induced by the cross-linking at various depths in different areas of treated cornea. …”
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A facile synthesis by spark plasma sintering of mobile lithium ions into oxynitride glass-ceramic matrix: Insight and perspective by Sharafat Ali, Abbas Saeed Hakeem, Hussain Alslman, Natalia Anna Wójcik

“…Optical and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) studies demonstrate alterations in microstructural features, notably an increase in the number of Li-rich phases. …”
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Damage evolution mechanism and low-damage grinding technology of silicon carbide ceramics by Chen Li, Kechong Wang, Oleg Zakharov, Hailong Cui, Mingtao Wu, Tianchen Zhao, Yongda Yan, Yanquan Geng

“…To bridge this gap, the sintering technologies, mechanical properties, and microstructures of SiC ceramics were briefly covered. …”
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A Review on Diffusion Bonding between Titanium Alloys and Stainless Steels by De-feng Mo, Ting-feng Song, Yong-jian Fang, Xiao-song Jiang, Charles Q. Luo, Machael D. Simpson, Zhi-ping Luo

“…The influence of Cu, Ni (or nickel alloy), and Ag interlayers on the microstructures and mechanical properties of the joints is systematically summarized. …”
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A Systematic Review on the Performance Characteristics of Sustainable, Unfired Admixed Soil Blocks for Agricultural and Industrial Waste Management by Tarun Sharma, Sandeep Singh, Parteek Singh Thind, Jasgurpreet Singh Chohan, Raman Kumar, Shubham Sharma, Wojciech Kaplonek, Nima Khalilpoor, Alibek Issakhov

“…This paper examines the performance characteristics of the blocks in terms of physical properties, mechanical properties, durability, microstructural evaluation, statistical analysis, cost analysis, energy consumption, and carbon dioxide emission. …”
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Sustainable mortar with waste glass fine aggregates and pond ash as an alkali-silica reaction suppressor by W.C.V. Fernando, W. Lokuge, H. Wang, C. Gunasekara, K. Dhasindrakrishna

“…However, given the prolonged storage of pond ash in repositories, its direct substitution for fly ash necessitates thorough investigation. Hence, microstructural and chemical analyses are conducted to investigate the underlying reaction mechanisms. …”
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Improvement of bonding behavior of cold-rolled stainless steel/copper composite plates via surface spinel structure treatment by Bowei Wang, Baojun You, Yuting Hu, Lun Fu, Chao Yu, Hong Xiao

“…The mechanical properties and microstructures of the rolled composite plates under the two surface treatment methods were compared via steel wire brush grinding and oxidation treatments on stainless steel surfaces. …”
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Ageing response of Ni-rich NiTi shape memory alloy additively manufactured by electron beam freeform fabrication by R.P.M. Guimarães, B. Rauchdobler, F. Pixner, F.M.B. Ferraz, A. Mahdi, N. Enzinger, C. Poletti, S.T. Amancio-Filho

“…Variations in martensitic transformation temperature (Ms) along the building height reflected microstructural differences, amplified by heat treatment. …”
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Effects of Biostabilization on Engineering Properties of Geomaterials by Shengting Li, Chenyi Luo, Yi Yang, Lvzhen Yang, Lijian Wu, Tuo Huang, Zhuangji Wang

“…In conclusion, biostabilization ameliorated the microstructures of the geomaterials and improved their strength. …”
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Effect of treated palm fibers on the mechanical properties of compressed earth bricks stabilized by alkali‐activated binder‐based natural pozzolan by Rolande Aurelie Tchouateu Kamwa, Joseph Bikoun Mousi, Sylvain Tome, Juvenal Giogetti Deutou Nemaleu, Martine Gérard, Marie‐Annie Etoh, Jacques Etame

“…These different mortars with and without fibers were subjected to mechanical (dry and wet compressive test, flexural test), physical (water absorption), mineralogical (XRD, FTIR), and microstructural (SEM/EDS) characterizations after 7 and 90 days. …”
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Development of boron carbide concrete for enhanced radiation shielding in nuclear reactors by P. Gokul, J. Ashok Kumar, R. Preetha, Sudipta Chattopadhyaya, Pew Basu, M. Menaka, V. Subramanian, B. Venkatraman, Dhanya Sathyan, K. Jayanarayanan, Mini K. Madhavan

“…Compressive strength exhibited a minor reduction at higher B4C levels, maintaining the target strength of 30 MPa at 15 % B4C, while split tensile and flexural strength showed negligible changes. Microstructural analysis indicated a minor increase in porosity with increasing B4C content. …”
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Engineering properties and life cycle assessment of a rapidly clayey soil stabilizer utilizing alkali-activated GFRP waste powder and slag by Zhenying Xie, Dan Yu, Jun Wang

“…Scanning electron microscopy with energy dispersive spectroscopy (SEM-EDS) analysis revealed a microstructural evolution of the stabilized soil, transitioning from a porous to a denser, more homogeneous composition over the curing period, which can be attributed to the formation of cluster gels enveloping the soil particles. …”
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Effect of chemical composition and T6 heat treatment on the mechanical properties and fracture behaviour of Al-Si alloys for IC engine components by Vuksanović D., Asanović V., Šćepanović J., Radonjić D.

“…The microstructural examinations of Al-Si alloys intended to manufacture IC engine components revealed a complex phase composition in all the samples. …”
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Prediction of the critical stress to crack initiation associated to the investigation of fatigue small crack by D. Marhabi, N. Benseddiq, G. Mesmacque, Z. Azari, J.M. Nianga

“…Indeed its evolution can be blocked by a microstructural barrier (grain boundary, for example). …”
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