Sm2O3-induced superconductivity enhancements in bulk Y-123 ceramics synthesized via a novel modified thermal decomposition method by Ryad Alhadei Mohamed Arebat, Mohd Mustafa Awang Kechik, Yap Siew Hong, Chen Soo Kien, Lim Kean Pah, Hussien Baqiah, Fatma Barood, Syahrul Humaidi, Hoo Keong Peh, Abdul Halim Shaari, Muhammad Kashfi Shabdin, Muralidhar Miryala

“…Field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM) revealed significant grain growth (∼8.14 μm) and enhanced grain connectivity at 0.1 wt%, while higher doping levels caused porosity and microstructural deterioration. High-resolution imaging further revealed zigzag grain boundaries and nanoscale inclusions acting as flux pinning centers. …”
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Highly porous activated carbon from betel palm shells as the prospective electrode for high-performance supercapacitors by Panuwat Torrarit, Sirilux Poompradub, Mahshid Mohammadifar, Prasit Pattananuwat, Theerthagiri Jayaraman, Yujeong Jeong, Narong Chanlek, Myong Yong Choi, Jitti Kasemchainan

“…The effect of carbonization temperatures – 500, 600, 700, and 800 °C, was studied on the properties of the activated carbon. Microstructural characterizations like BET, Raman, and XPS were carried out. …”
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Mechanical Properties and Microscopic Mechanisms of Expansive Soil under the Action of Acid and Alkali Solutions by HU Bo, LI Wei, MA Kun, YUAN Rui-xiang, WANG Shuai, SUN Hui

“…These processes modified the double-layer thickness between soil particles and the content of free oxide cements and water-soluble salts, thereby changing the interparticle contact patterns and soil microstructure. After acidic solution treatment, the diffuse double-layer became thinner, the cements were dissolved, and the soil structure deteriorated, leading to progressively deteriorating physical and mechanical properties with decreasing pH. …”
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Effect of two-dimensional functional fillers size on the performance of BN/EPDM flexible neutron protection composite materials by ZONG Bo, ZENG Deyang, WANG Kaikai, TANG Wencai, FU Jiajia, CHANG Shuquan, HE Jialin, CHEN Fanglei, LI Ziping, LI Da

“…BN/EPDM flexible neutron protection composite materials were prepared by the process of plasticizing, mixing and hot pressing and vulcanization, and the content of BN was controlled at 20~100 phr (parts per hundred parts of rubber), and azodiisobutyronitrile (AIBN) acted as an initiator to promote the interfacial bonding between mercaptylated boron nitride (BN-SH) and EPDM substrate. Then, the microstructures of the materials such as functional group and microscopic morphology were characterized and analyzed using Fourier transform infrared spectrum (FTIR) and scanning electron microscope (SEM). …”
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Enhancing direct carbonation performance of basic oxygen furnace slag through potassium chloride activation by Rong SUN, Weicheng XU, Hongming LONG, Rufei WEI

“…In the theoretical calculations, a first-principle computational approach based on density functional theory was used to gain deeper insights into the effect of K on CO2 adsorption at the microstructural level. The experimental results indicated that ball milling with KCl led to Ca-enrichment on the surface of the BOF slag particles, reducing the diffusion resistance of CO2. …”
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The Effect of Anti‐Activin Receptor Type IIA and Type IIB Antibody on Muscle, Bone and Blood in Healthy and Osteosarcopenic Mice by Frederik Duch Bromer, Andreas Lodberg, Marco Eijken, Christian Brix Folsted Andersen, Mathias Flensted Poulsen, Jesper Skovhus Thomsen, Annemarie Brüel

“…Bone mass and bone microstructure were analysed in the trabecular bone at the distal femoral metaphysis, while the cortical bone was analysed at the femoral mid‐diaphysis. …”
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Softening and instability evolution of strip coal pillar under water immersion in goaf by Xu Wang, Shangxian Yin, Huiqing Lian, Min Cao, Enke Hou, Xiangxue Xia, Sihai Yi, Tao Yan, Qixing Li, Haorui Wang

“…This study uses the mining of the A ore strip as an engineering background, conducts theoretical analyses and laboratory tests on coal pillars subjected to varying soaking durations, and examines the macroscopic and microscopic damage and deterioration processes of coal pillars under soaking conditions from the perspectives of mechanical properties, hydrochemical characteristics, and microstructural characterization. The experimental results indicate that within 0 to 40 days of soaking, the uniaxial compressive strength of the coal pillar decreases by 50%, the pH value of the solution shifts from weakly acidic to weakly alkaline, multiple ion concentrations undergo significant changes, mineral compositions alter, and porosity exhibits a pronounced changing trend. …”
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The Prevalence of Dermoscopy Use Among Dermatology Residents in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Cross-Sectional Study by Abdullah Almeziny, Rahaf Almutairi, Amal Altamimi, Khloud Alshehri, Latifah Almehaideb, Asem Shadid, Mohammed Al Mashali

“… Abstract BackgroundDermoscopy is a noninvasive technology used to examine the skin’s invisible microstructures in dermatological practice and is gaining prominence as a crucial tool. …”
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Synergistic mechanisms of temperature and strain rate on plastic deformation in SLM 3D printed SS316L utilizing hot processing map analysis by Ambuj Saxena, Shashi Prakash Dwivedi, Shubham Sharma, Neeraj Mishra, Tarun Kumar Gupta, N. Beemkumar, Ankit Kedia, V. Nagabhushana Rao, Ehab El Sayed Massoud, Dražan Kozak, Jasmina Lozanovic

“…The processing map was further related with investigated material microstructure to identify the hot processing safe and unsafe zone for SLM 3D printed SS316L. …”
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Experimental Investigation of Shear Behavior and Pore Structure Evolution in Heat-Treated Granite Subjected to Liquid Nitrogen and Water Cooling by Fan Zhang, Shengyuan Liu, Subiao Zhang, Yiming Zhang, Shaohui Quan, Man Li

“…To this end, low field nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) were used to investigate the pore size distribution and microstructural evolution of granite. The experimental results indicate that both the shear strength and cohesion of granite initially increase and then decrease with the rise in thermal treatment temperature. …”
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Comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis on the therapeutic efficacy of curcumin in osteoporosis: unveiling mechanisms and preclinical evidence by Sheng-lei Yang, Jing-xiang Wang, Fei-er Ma, Jiang-hua He, Ao Zhang, Xiao-ming Sun, Ying Wei, Yan Wang

“…The results of the metaanalysis showed that compared with the control group, CUR significantly increased bone mineral density (BMD of the femur: SMD = 2.18, 95% CI: 1.53–2.83; BMD of the tibia: SMD = 1.08, 95% CI: 0.30–1.87), improved the trabecular microstructure (BV/TV: SMD = 2.74, 95% CI: 1.84–3.64; Tb.N: SMD = 2.31, 95% CI: 1.65–2.96; Tb.Th: SMD = 2.09, 95% CI: 1.43–2.76; Tb.Sp: SMD = −2.32, 95% CI: −3.15 to −1.50). …”
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In vivo Confocal Microscopy for Corneal and Ocular Surface Pathologies: A Comprehensive Review by Ramirez-Miranda A, Guerrero-Becerril J, Ramirez M, Vera-Duarte GR, Mangwani-Mordani S, Ortiz-Morales G, Navas A, Graue-Hernandez EO, Alio JL

“…Arturo Ramirez-Miranda,1 Jesus Guerrero-Becerril,1 Manuel Ramirez,2 Guillermo Raul Vera-Duarte,1 Simran Mangwani-Mordani,1,3,4 Gustavo Ortiz-Morales,1 Alejandro Navas,1 Enrique O Graue-Hernandez,1 Jorge L Alio5 1Departamento de Córnea y Cirugía Refractiva, Instituto de Oftalmología Fundación Conde de Valenciana IAP, Mexico City, Mexico; 2Departamento de Córnea y Cirugía Refractiva, Asociación para Evitar la Ceguera en México, Hospital Luis Sánchez Bulnes, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Mexico City, Mexico; 3Surgical Services, Department of Ophthalmology, Miami Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Miami, FL, USA; 4Department of Ophthalmology, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami, Miami, FL, USA; 5Research and Development Department, VISSUM Miranza, Alicante, SpainCorrespondence: Arturo Ramirez-Miranda, Instituto de Oftalmologia Fundacion Conde de Valenciana IAP, Chimalpopoca 14, Centro, Cuauhtémoc, Ciudad de México, CDMX, CP 06800, Mexico, Email arturorammir@gmail.comBackground: In vivo confocal microscopy (IVCM) is an advanced imaging technique that enables real-time, high-resolution visualization of corneal microstructures. Its clinical applications have expanded significantly, offering valuable insights into the pathophysiology of various ocular surface and corneal disorders. …”
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Achieving High‐Performance Transcranial Ultrasound Transmission Through Mie and Fano Resonance in Flexible Metamaterials by Jie Chen, Bing Liu, Genshen Peng, Linming Zhou, Chengwei Tan, Jiale Qin, Juan Li, Zijian Hong, Yongjun Wu, Minghui Lu, Feiyan Cai, Yuhui Huang

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Manipulation of Ferroic Orders via Continuous Biaxial Strain Engineering in Multiferroic Bismuth Ferrite by Jiesu Wang, Shuai Xu, Sebastian Meyer, Shiyao Wu, Subhadeep Bandyopadhyay, Xu He, Qiyuan Miao, Sisi Huang, Pengzhan Li, Kun Zhao, Er‐Jia Guo, Chen Ge, Bertrand Dupé, Philippe Ghosez, Kai Chang, Kuijuan Jin

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FGF-2-Induced Human Amniotic Mesenchymal Stem Cells Seeded on a Human Acellular Amniotic Membrane Scaffold Accelerated Tendon-to-Bone Healing in a Rabbit Extra-Articular Model by Jun Zhang, Ziming Liu, Yuwan Li, Qi You, Jibin Yang, Ying Jin, Gang Zou, Jingfeng Tang, Zhen Ge, Yi Liu

“…HAAM scaffold was prepared, and hematoxylin and eosin (HE) staining and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) were used to observe the microstructure of the HAAM scaffold. hAMSCs transfected with and without FGF-2 were seeded on the HAAM scaffold at a density of 3×105 cells/well. …”
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Analysis of Milling Performance of High-Entropy Alloys with Different Elemental Ratios Subject to the Assistance of Various Ultrasonic Systems by Shen-Yung Lin, Bo-Chun Chen

“…High-entropy alloys (HEAs) possess multi-element composition and uniform structure, exhibiting superior microstructure and properties compared to traditional alloys. …”
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Research progress on physical and chemical properties of coal gasification slag and its preparation of building materials by Xiaowei GU, Xiaowei GE, Shaoqian LIU, Xuecheng DING, Li WANG, Dongwei HUANG, Dawei WANG, Yile MA

“…A comparative analysis of CGCS and CGFS in terms of chemical composition, mineral phases, microstructure, particle size distribution, and specific surface area reveals differences in their fundamental properties and resource utilization potential, while also assessing environmental impact risks. …”
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Preparation of PET matrix gradient composite fiber membrane for coal mine and Study on the dust filtration-moisture permeability by Gang ZHOU, Zhuo XU, Liwei JIANG, Guanshuang CHEN, Yunlong MA, Rulin LIU, Yongmei WANG

“…And polyvinyl pyrrolidone was selected to regulate the hydrophilic gradient and improve the moisture permeability. Microstructure characterization and performance detection showed that the fabricated fibrous membranes had micro-nano scale fiber diameter, excellent structural regularity and relatively smooth surface topography, exhibiting a good regulation of fiber diameter and morphology. …”
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Preparation of Ti3Si0.8Al0.2C2 Bonded Diamond Composites and Their Friction Properties Coupled with Different Counterfaces by Chen Yuqi, Li Liang, Ma Shibang, Li Chao, Zheng Songhao, Lv Wucheng, Wang Libo, Zhou Aiguo, Wang Xing

“…The characteristic peaks of TiC were observed at 4.5 GPa and above 1100°C. From the microstructure analysis, the diamond particles are equally dispersed throughout the Ti3Si0.8Al0.2C2 matrix and firmly bound to the matrix. …”
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In-situ TEM Study of Dislocation Loop Evolution in Tungsten under Dual-ion Beam Irradiation by MA Pengfei1, LIU Yan2, CAO Liuxuan2, ZHANG Yapei1, LI Xiurui1, TIAN Wenxi1, QIU Suizheng1, SU Guanghui1

“…This study deepens the understanding of the microstructural evolution of irradiation-induced defects in tungsten, providing a fundamental basis for the application of tungsten in fusion reactor.…”
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