Design and Research on the Preparation of Pervious Concrete Using Carbonized Steel Slag as a Full Component by Xiao Chen, Kai Zhang, Benren Wang, Zhiqiang Wu, Mingkai Zhou

“…The results demonstrate that when CaO and MgO contents reached 5% and 15%, respectively, the 28d compressive strength of mortar increased by 134.49% compared to the reference group. Microstructural analysis confirmed that CaO reacted to form CaCO₃ crystals, while MgO enhanced strength by regulating CaCO₃ crystal morphology to optimize product structure. …”
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Intelligent Design of Pavement Concrete Based on RSM-NSGA-III-CRITIC-VIKOR by Yuren Huo, Zhaoguang Li, Yan Wang

“…NSGA-III generated 73 Pareto-optimal solutions, with CRITIC selecting an optimal mix (W/C = 0.35), sand ratio = 36%, AEA = 0.200%) validated experimentally (R_f/R_c = 0.141), shrinkage = 0.0446%, porosity = 2.82%. Microstructural characterization using scanning electron microscopy and low-field nuclear magnetic resonance (SEM/LF-NMR) demonstrated refined pore distribution and enhanced compactness. …”
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The use of reduced graphene oxide (rGO) as de-icing agent in engineered cementitious composites (ECC) by Hasan Erhan Yücel, Maciej Dutkıewıcz, Muhammed Dıkmen

“…TGA-DTA, FT-IR, XRD and SEM–EDX analyses were performed to determine the microstructural properties of rGO-ECCs. Compared to the control (0.0% rGO-ECC) sample, the compressive strength of the 0.6% rGO-ECC sample decreased by approximately 26% and was determined as 52 MPa. …”
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Molecular mechanisms underlying leaf enlargement in spaceflight-mutated ‘Deqin’alfalfa by Qian Kuang, Rui Ding, Die Huang, Chenggang He, Hua Jiang

“…Results Integrated transcriptomic, targeted phytohormone metabolomic, and microstructural analyses were used to reveal the mechanistic basis of leaf enlargement in the mutant. …”
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Experimental analysis of parameters affecting the lateral resistance of micropile groups embedded in sandy soil by Amir Hossein Vakili, Aghileh Khajeh, Mohammad Mahdi Shalchian, Roghayeh Tajari

“…It is observed that the stress rate in the relative density of 90% increased by about 192.3% compared to the relative density of 50% for fixed L/D. Microstructural analysis shows grout coats the sand grains, forming a cementitious bridge between particles. …”
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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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Understanding Zn-assisted liquid metal embrittlement in resistance spot welding of Zn-coated TRIP steel sheets: Effects of Si and Al on Fe–Zn reactions by Seok-Hyun Hong, Sunghak Lee, Sung-Joon Kim

“…The findings provide the importance of optimizing the Si/Al ratio to enhance microstructural stability and weld integrity in Zn-coated TRIP steels.…”
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Study on Boiling Performance of Multi-bubble Nucleation at Nanoscale by GAO Deyang, SUN Zhiyuan, LIU Zhanwei, BO Hanliang

“…This study provides a theoretical basis for optimizing the microstructural design in the boiling heat transfer process, offering valuable guidance for the design of efficient heat exchange systems such as nuclear reactors.…”

Physical, chemical, and mineralogical properties of agromarine waste ash by Obinna O. Barah, Milon S. Dennison, Stephen N. Nnamchi, Kennedy C. Onyelowe, Emmanuel B. O. Olotu

“…PSA’s low moisture content (< 5%) ensures superior reactivity, while EWA’s slightly higher moisture (~ 1%) remains viable for low-moisture environments. Microstructural analysis using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) reveals porous, irregular surfaces, improving adsorption and bonding. …”
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Enhancing drying efficiency and nutritional quality of oat grass using high-voltage discharge plasma drying by Mingjie Zhang, Zhiqing Song, Bufan Li, Chunxu Qin, Changjiang Ding, Liqiang Liu

“…The results indicate that reducing needle spacing during HVDPD treatment leads to significant improvements in rehydration performance, microstructural integrity, forage quality, and energy consumption of the oat grass. …”
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Optimizing Al7072 Grooved Joints After Gas Tungsten Arc Welding by Wei Guo, Qinwei Yu, Pengshen Zhang, Shunjie Yao, Hui Wang, Hongliang Li

“…This results in a tensile strength of 297.95 MPa and penetration depth of 5 mm, a 90.38% increase in tensile strength compared to the RSM experimental worst group. Microstructural analysis reveals the presence of β-Mg₂Si and η-MgZn₂ strengthening phases, which contribute to the material’s enhanced mechanical properties. …”
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Cobalt iron oxide-infused silicone nanocomposites: Magnetoactive materials for remote actuation and sensing by Al Rashid Ans, Kalva Sumama Nuthana, Hossain Mokarram, Koç Muammer

“…Silicone/CIO MAPCs were characterized for their microstructural, thermal, mechanical, and magnetic properties. …”
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Reduced Field-of-View Diffusion-Weighted Imaging of the Lumbosacral Enlargement: A Pilot In Vivo Study of the Healthy Spinal Cord at 3T. by Marios C Yiannakas, Francesco Grussu, Polymnia Louka, Ferran Prados, Rebecca S Samson, Marco Battiston, Daniel R Altmann, Sebastien Ourselin, David H Miller, Claudia A M Gandini Wheeler-Kingshott

“…Developing methods to overcome these problems would offer new means to gain further insights into microstructural changes of neurological conditions involving the lower SC, and in turn could help explain symptoms such as bladder and sexual dysfunction. …”
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Investigating the Oxidation Resistance of HfCZrCTiC Composite at 1200 °C: The Role of Nano Carbon Black and Silicon by Shahroukh Malae Hezarvandi, Zohre Balak

“…The oxidation process was carried out using differential thermal analysis (DTA) and thermal gravimetry analysis (TGA) at a temperature of 1200 °C. Microstructural evaluation and phase identification were done using a scanning electron microscope and X-ray diffraction.Results: The results showed that the weight changes for HfZrTi, HfZrTi-C.Bn, HfZrTi-Si and HfZrTi-C.Bn-Si samples were obtained to be 13.5%, 16.9%, 12.9%, and 7%, respectively. …”
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Mechanical performance of 3D printed functionally graded PETG: An experimental investigation by Sheikh Aadil Hussain, M.S. Charoo, Mir Irfan Ul Haq

“…Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) analysis revealed strong inter-raster bonding and well-formed microstructures with minimal flaws and voids in the gyroid and functionally graded samples at 100 % infill. …”
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Fabrication and Ultraviolet Response Characteristics of All-Oxide Bi₂O₃/Ga₂O₃ Heterojunction by Xiuqing Cao, Fanxiang Wei, Jianwei Gu, Qingqing Zheng, Libin Wang, Zhenying Chen

“…In this study, a heterojunction device constructed from Bi₂O₃ and Ga₂O₃ is demonstrated. The microstructures and photoelectrical properties of Bi₂O₃ and Ga₂O₃ thin films were investigated. …”
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Nonreciprocal spontaneous parametric process by Changbiao Li, Jiaqi Yuan, Ruidong He, Jiawei Yu, Yanpeng Zhang, Min Xiao, Keyu Xia, Zhaoyang Zhang

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Mechanism of Center-towards-Surface Enzymatic Hydrolysis Pattern for Sweet Potato Starch Induced by Annealing Treatment and a New Method for Porous Starch Preparation by Yusheng WANG, Hui JIANG, Haihua CHEN

“…After being modified by the combination treatment of annealing and α-amylase hydrolysis, the properties of the starch, such as degree of hydrolysis, particle size distributions, thermodynamic properties, microstructures, and crystalline structures, were determined. …”
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Diffusion and Consolidation of Slag-Based Geopolymer for Concrete Pavement Rehabilitation by Wenjie Li, Jinchao Yue, Bin Liang

“…Fine aggregate grouting will exhibit the pressure filtration effect—especially for the 2.36–1.18 mm aggregate, the pressure filtration effect is the most obvious. An SEM microstructural analysis demonstrated that the geopolymer with a water–slag ratio of 0.4 has a faster hydration and dissolution, which results in a decrease in the density of local reactants. …”
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Individualized surgical management of supratentorial hypertensive intracranial hemorrhage: a retrospective study using 3D Slicer and diffusion tensor imaging by Haifeng Lin, Haiyan Zhao, Jianmin Wang, Enqi Wu, Taiping An

“…Post-operative measurements of the posterior limb of the internal capsule were significantly higher than pre-operative measurements, indicating improved microstructural integrity of white matter tracts and enhanced neurological function. …”
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