The Deformation Mechanism of the Rings of Angular-Contact Ball Bearings During the Quenching and Tempering Process by Ruijie Gu, Yi Tong, Qiang Wang, Liaoyuan Chen, Ziyang Shang

“…During the heat treatment process, bearing rings are subjected to drastic temperature variability and complex microstructural evolution, which result in deformation, high residual stresses, operational instability and a limited operating life. …”
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A Multiscale Structural Analysis of Soft and Hard Coal Deposits in Deep High-Gas Coal Seams by Anying Yuan, Guangsheng Fu, Junling Hou

“…Therefore, the structural characteristics were considered to be stable. (2) From a microstructural perspective, the surfaces of the soft coal specimens were observed to be rough. …”
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Characterization of two iron bullets from the royal ammunition factory of Eugi (Spain) by Zalakain I., Berlanga C., Alvarez L., Asa L., Labé P., Rivero P., Valencia J., Rodríguez R.

“…The analyses of the microstructures carried out by LM and SEM showed that one bullet was composed of white cast iron with a pearlitic matrix, steadite and graphite; while the other was composed of grey cast iron with a pearlitic matrix, graphite and a low amount of steadite. …”
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The formation mechanism of geological disasters on loess fill slopes revealed by the deformation characteristics of remolded loess under different stress paths by Shuran Meng, Shuran Meng, Dunyu Lv, Dunyu Lv, Ru Liu, Mancang Yu, Mancang Yu, Jianyu Zhang, Jianyu Zhang

“…In order to deeply understand its deformation and failure laws and promote the disaster prevention and mitigation work, this paper takes remolded loess as the research object, systematically explores the effects of three different stress paths (conventional triaxial compression test (CTC), triaxial compression test with constant average principal stress (TC), and triaxial compression test with reduced confining pressure (RTC)) on its mechanical properties, and observes and analyzes its microstructural characteristics by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). …”
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Development of Sr modified Al–Si–Mg–Fe based alloys for automotive components by H.R. Ammar, E. Samuel, A.M. Samuel, E. Elsharkawi, H.W. Doty, F.H. Samuel

“…The last step is to establish a link between the tensile properties obtained and the characteristics of the microstructures, mainly the length of the β-Al5FeSi platelets. …”
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High performance synthetic fiber-reinforced concrete mixed with nanoparticles: A proof-of-concept green railway sleeper product by Radhika Sridhar, Satjapan Leelatanon, Monthian Setkit, Thanongsak Imjai, Elhem Ghorbel, Boksun Kim

“…This paper investigates the effects of nanoparticles and fibers on the durability and microstructural properties of mortar and concrete, aiming to create a high-performance railway sleeper product as an alternative sustainable material in the market. …”

Strain rebound and inhomogeneity in glass-to-metal seals: Radial vs axial strain evolution by Keqian Gong, Zheng Liu, Zifeng Song, Chao Zhou, Zhangjing Shi, Siyue Nie, Weisong Zhou, He Yan, Zhichun Fan, Yong Zhang

“…Despite extensive studies on residual stress/strain in sealing glass, critical gaps remain in decoupling directional strains and understanding their in situ evolution during the cooling process, especially with respect to their microstructural origins. This study employs advanced fiber Bragg grating (FBG) in situ monitoring to decouple and independently analyze radial and axial strain evolution, providing novel insights into the mechanical anisotropy of sealing glass. …”
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Fracture properties of porcine versus human thoracic aortas from tricuspid/bicuspid aortic valve patients via symmetry-constraint Compact Tension testing by Marta Alloisio, Antti Siika, David Freiholtz, Anders Franco-Cereceda, Joy Roy, Hanna M. Björck, T. Christian Gasser

“…As human tissue tests resembled enzymatic-treated porcine aortas, microstructural degeneration, including elastin loss and collagen degeneration, seems to be the main cause of TAA wall weakening. …”
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Study of the Interplay Among Melt Morphology, Rheology and 3D Printability of Poly(Lactic Acid)/Poly(3-Hydroxybutyrate-Co-3-Hydroxyvalerate) Blends by Marco Costantini, Flavio Cognini, Roberta Angelini, Sara Alfano, Marianna Villano, Andrea Martinelli, David Bolzonella, Marco Rossi, Andrea Barbetta

“…In this work, we investigated the printability of two blends characterised by different PLA and PHBV weight ratios (25:75 and 50:50), revealing the close connection between blend microstructures, melt rheology and 3D printability. For instance, the relaxation time associated with die swelling upon extrusion determines the diameter of the extruded filament, while the viscoelastic properties the range of extrusion speed available. …”
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Impact of sintering temperature on the structural, morphological, and dielectric properties of (1-x)LaFeO3–xBaTiO3 (x = 0.49) by Amina Maou, Najwa Gouitaa, Fatima Zahra Ahjyaje, Taj Dine Lamcharfi, Farid Abdi, Noureddine Idrissi Kandri

“…This analysis underscores the pivotal role of thermal conditions in enhancing the material's phase stability, microstructural properties, and electrical performance, particularly in relation to its dielectric and ferroelectric behavior. …”
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Compressive stress-strain relationship of limestone calcined clay cement-based UHPC matrix by Kunjie Fan, Peng Du, Yao Yao

“…DTG, SEM-EDS, and MIP have been performed to investigate the hydration process and microstructures. The results show that LC3-UHPC matrix achieves optimal mechanical performance with a 1:2 calcined clay to limestone powder ratio and a 30 % substitution rate of limestone calcined clay (LC2) for cement in this study, while the typical calcined clay to limestone powder ratio for LC3-based normal concrete is 2:1. …”
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Impedance spectroscopy and electrical conductivity of 0.7BiNdxFeO3–0.3BaTiO3 ferroelectric ceramics by Hui Tang, Xiao-Cao Peng, Jiu-Ming Ma, Zhi-Peng Yang, Xiang Niu, Jun-Xia Wen, Xin-Gui Tang, Sheng-Guo Lu

“…The Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) micrographs exhibited dense microstructures throughout all BNFO–BTO ceramics. Furthermore, the temperature dependence of dielectric behaviors and ferroelectric hysteresis loop shapes suggested the occurrence of a relaxor ferroelectric-type phase transition in BNFO–BTO ceramics. …”
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Cerebellar lipid dysregulation in SCA3: A comparative study in patients and mice by Alexandra F. Putka, Varshasnata Mohanty, Stephanie M. Cologna, Hayley S. McLoughlin

“…Recent studies demonstrate prominent white matter atrophy and microstructural alterations in disease-vulnerable brain regions of SCA3 patients and mouse models. …”
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Study of Fluid Flow Characteristics and Mechanical Properties of Aviation Fuel-Welded Pipelines via the Fluid–Solid Coupling Method by Changhong Guo, Mengran Di, Hanwen Gong, Jin Zhang, Shibo Sun, Kehua Ye, Bin Li, Lingxiao Quan

“…In this study, a comprehensive and precise fuel-welded pipeline refinement model is developed through the acquisition of microstructural dimensions and mechanical parameters of the weld zone via metallographic inspection and microtensile testing. …”
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Study of the corrosion behavior of cast Ti2AlNb alloy in HF–HNO3 solution by Yunyun Liu, Xianfei Ding, Lihong Wu, Xin Feng, Jiabin Zuo, Yunan Zhang, Lei Wen

“…Scanning Kelvin probe atomic force microscopy (SKPFM) combined with microstructural analysis revealed that the electrochemical system consisting of matrix B2 phase and secondary phase governs the high localized dissolution rate of Ti2AlNb alloy. …”
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Physical, Thermal, and Morphology Characteristics of Waste Latex Rubber Glove-Modified Bitumen by Auni Diyana Fadzil, Nur Izzi Md Yusoff, Shuhaida Harun, Khairiah Haji Badri, Iswandaru Widyatmoko, Faridah Hanim Khairuddin, Abdalrhman Milad, Munder Bilema, Naeem Aziz Memon

“…The bee structure gives a scientific explanation of the microstructural characteristics. A contact angle test was performed to identify the wettability of the sessile drop device by using three types of solvent, namely distilled water, formamide, and glycerol. …”
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Artificial Intelligence in Pediatric Epilepsy Detection: Balancing Effectiveness With Ethical Considerations for Welfare by Marina Ramzy Mourid, Hamza Irfan, Malik Olatunde Oduoye

“…Specific methods, like EEG‐based AI for detecting interictal discharges, showed high specificity (93.33%–96.67%) and sensitivity (76.67%–93.33%), while neuroimaging approaches using rs‐fMRI and DTI reached up to 97.5% accuracy in identifying microstructural abnormalities. Deep learning models, such as CNN‐LSTM, have also enhanced seizure detection from video by capturing subtle movement and expression cues. …”
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Spinorphin Molecules as Opportunities for Incorporation into Spinorphin@AuNPs Conjugate Systems for Potential Sustained Targeted Delivery to the Brain by Stela Georgieva, Petar Todorov, Jana Tchekalarova

“…The examination of the microstructural characteristics of the obtained peptide systems and their physicochemical properties constitutes a key focus of this study. …”
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Cross-Linked Self-Standing Graphene Oxide Membranes: A Pathway to Scalable Applications in Separation Technologies by Juan A. G. Carrio, Vssl Prasad Talluri, Swamy T. Toolahalli, Sergio G. Echeverrigaray, Antonio H. Castro Neto

“…This method enabled precise control over membrane thickness and the formation of laminated microstructures with interlayer spacings ranging from 0.8 to 1.2 nm. …”
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Physical properties of Alaska pollock surimi gel as affected by emulsified level and heating rates by Van-Thi Nguyen, Emiko Okazaki

“…Physical variables such as color, water holding capacity (WHC), rheological characteristics, microstructural features, and physical attributes were used to evaluate the effects of electrical factors and oil particle dispersion on the gel qualities. …”
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