Theoretical study on the alkyl chain length impact of azobenzene-based photoresponsive ionic liquids by Liyao Ying, Zhaoyang Ju, Chunjin Lin, Pin Wang, Haixiang Cheng, Liyong Ding, Tianshu Chu, Chunxiao Gong, Bing Zhou, Mengting Yu, Chengsheng Ge

“…We investigated the geometric properties of cations, H-bonds interactions of ionic pairs, microstructures of clusters, and the interactions between ILs and water molecules. …”
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Basic research on the effect of nitrogen content on nitride formation and grain size in titanium microalloyed low carbon steel by Rui Yang, Yang Li, Meng Sun, Shuai Ma, Yunqie Mao, Yanshuo Ma, Tianci Li, Yucheng Wang, Dengyunfei Nie, Zhouhua Jiang

“…These findings provide guidance for controlling nitrogen levels to enhance steel properties through microstructural refinement.…”
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Association between plasma exosome neurogranin and brain structure in patients with Alzheimer’s disease: a protocol study by Ping Liu, Zheng Xu, Lin Tan, MengFei He, Li Sun, Wenhui Cao, Changhao Yin, Wenqiang Sun, Weina Zhao

“…The primary outcome measures will be (1) neuropsychological evaluation, including Mini-Mental State Examination, Montreal Cognitive Assessment, Clinical Dementia Rating scale, Shape Trail Test-A&B, Auditory Verbal Learning Test-HuaShan version; (2) microstructural alterations and hippocampal features from MRI scans; and (3) neurogranin levels in the neuronal-derived exosomes from peripheral blood samples.Ethics and dissemination The ethics committee of the Hongqi Hospital affiliated with the Mudanjiang Medical University of China has approved this study protocol. …”
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Development of high-performance and cost-effective electrode assembly for redox flow batteries by Přemysl Richtr, Tobias Gerber, Peter Fischer, Jiří Charvát, Christian Ress, Jens Noack, Björn Hage, Miloš Svoboda, David Gráf, Jan Beneš, Petr Mazúr

“…Electrode assembly samples were characterized by dry electric resistance measurements at compression ratios (CR) of 5–45 %, complex microstructural analysis via X-ray micro-computed tomography and scanning electron microscopy, and electrochemical characterization in a lab-scale vanadium RFB using voltammetry techniques, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy, and galvanostatic charge-discharge cycling both in a single-cell and two-cell stacks. …”
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Exploring the causal involvement of the rIPL and white matter interindividual variability in spatial orienting and consciousness by Joaquín J. Ramírez-Guerrero, Cristina Narganes-Pineda, Mar Martín-Signes, Ana B. Chica

“…We also explored how interindividual differences in the microstructural properties of white matter were related to the effects of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and, secondarily, to attentional orienting effects in the control stimulation condition. …”
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Mechanical properties of hybrid fibers and nano-silica reinforced concrete during exposure to elevated temperatures by Liangping Zhao, Gang Chen, Yu Zhang, Haitang Zhu, Huaikun Zhao, Jiyu Tang, Jiansong Yuan

“…Empirical equations were established to predict the compressive, splitting tensile, and flexural strengths of HFNRC during elevated temperatures. Microstructural analyses using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and X-ray diffraction (XRD) demonstrated that NS enhances the compactness of HFNRC’s matrix and promotes the formation of calcium silicate hydrate (C-S-H) gel, contributing to improved performance under fire exposure. …”
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Activation of regenerative processes in the liver when using cell-bone marrow total RNA by N. A. Onishchenko, E. V. Fomenko, A. O. Nikolskaya, Z. Z. Gonikova, M. Yu. Shagidulin, M. V. Balyasin, A. V. Elchaninov, V. I. Sevastyanov

“…Also monitored were microstructural changes in hepatocytes 48 hours after ELR by examining mitotic activity, caspase-9 expression and morphometric parameters. …”
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Recycling cupola slag for manufacturing magnesium metal matrix composites with alumina for electric vehicle battery pack system housings by Andrea Sánchez-Arroyo, Mario Rodríguez-Reyes, Gerardo Daniel Olvera-Romero, José Refugio Parga-Torres, Zully Matamoros-Veloza, Brandon Osvaldo Villarreal-Fuentes, Dagoberto Vázquez-Obregón

“…Their mechanical properties and corrosion resistance in a 3.5 wt% NaCl solution were systematically evaluated. Microstructural analysis revealed a significant grain size reduction in the reinforced systems, with the 85M-12.5C-2.5 A system achieving an average grain size of 9.4 µm compared to 22.5 µm in the unreinforced 100 M system. …”
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Diffusion tensor imaging at 3T for diagnosing root avulsion in adults with acute traumatic brachial plexus injuries by Ryckie G. Wade, Irvin Teh, David Shelley, Robert D. Bains, James D. Bedford, Lucy E. Homer Newton, Chye Yew Ng, Grainne Bourke

“…Conclusions: Diffusion tensor imaging appears to be sensitive to early microstructural changes in the distal stumps of avulsed roots in adults with tBPI. …”
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Acute dentate nucleus deep brain stimulation modulates corticomotor excitability in chronic stroke survivors by Xin Li, Kenneth B. Baker, Kyle O'Laughlin, Yin-Liang Lin, Kelsey Baker, Robert Chen, Jacqueline Chen, Andre G. Machado, Ela B. Plow

“…Increases in corticomotor excitability observed with acute DBS were associated with higher microstructural integrity of ipsilesional corticospinal tract (r > 0.70, p < 0.017) and dentato-thalamo-cortical pathways (ρ > 0.69, p < 0.022). …”
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Enhancing mechanical strength and reducing drying shrinkage in high-volume fly ash mortar: Synergistic effects of steel fibers and nano-SiO2 by Junliang Zhao, Jingjing Huang, Zhongkun Wang, Dongyan Wu, Gengying Li

“…At 90 days of age, the drying shrinkage of the modified mortar containing 1.0 % steel fibers and 2.5 % nano-SiO2 was reduced by 44.4 % compared to the unmodified mortar. Microstructural characterization through scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and X-ray diffraction (XRD) demonstrated that nano-SiO2 incorporation enhanced the hydration of both fly ash and cement, leading to a significant reduction in unhydrated fly ash particles. …”
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Optimal formulation design of silicate-modified polymer based grouting material for reinforcing silty fine sand stratum by Jiasen Liang, Xueming Du, Hongyuan Fang, Xiaohua Zhao, Bin Li, Kejie Zhai, Mingming Sun, Shanyong Wang

“…A series of experimental tests were conducted to evaluate the material properties of the optimal formulation, and its mechanical performance and microstructural characteristics were compared with those of traditional polymer grouting materials to verify the proposed formation mechanism of the modified polymer. …”
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Effect of continuous fiber reinforcement on mechanical and tribological characteristics of cellulose and human hair fiber polymer composites by K․S․Ashraff Ali, Samraj Ravi, Vinayagam Mohanavel, Manikandan Ayyar, Selvakumar Kathiresan, Sathish Kannan, Arunkumar Munimathan, Manzoore Elahi M. Soudagar, Seeniappan Kaliappan

“…Then, using ASTM-recommended testing procedures, the produced composite samples were examined for tensile, impact, hardness, density, microstructural analysis, and frictional qualities. The benchmarking analysis of the obtained results led to the conclusion that 25 % PALF bi-directional fiber mat reinforced polymer composites exhibited superior mechanical capabilities compared to the other two fibers under consideration, namely Areca and human hair. …”
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Enhanced structural, magnetic, and dielectric properties in Cr3+-substituted Mg0.5R0.5Fe1.5Cr0.5O4 (R = Cu, Zn) ferrites by D. Parajuli, M. K. Raju, T. Amaranatha Reddy, P. S. V. Shanmukhi, M. Ratnaraju, Jasgurpreet Singh Chohan, N. Murali, K. Samatha, Avala Ramesh, R. K. N. R. Manepalli

“…This study examines the structural, microstructural, magnetic, and dielectric properties of Cr3+-substituted ferrites, specifically Mg0.5Cu0.5Fe1.5Cr0.5O4 and Mg0.5Zn0.5Fe1.5Cr0.5O4, synthesized using the solid-state reaction method. …”
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Performance of sustainable cement mortar and concrete containing recycled asphalt pavement (RAP) under tropical temperature by Jirayut Suebsuk, Narongdet Yangsukkasem, Apichit Kampala, Rattapon Somna, Kiatsuda Somna, Kasemsukh Uttama, Taweewat Trihattasap, Prinya Chindaprasirt

“…The fractured specimen obtained from a compression test was employed to ascertain any changes in the microstructural components subsequent to exposure to high ambient temperatures through X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis. …”
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Utilizing multiple diffusion metrics in evaluation of corticospinal tract injury in patients with glioblastoma by Ting Chen, Peipei Wang, Eryuan Gao, Jie Bai, Guohua Zhao, Kai Zhao, Gaoyang Zhao, Yu Zhang, Yong Zhang, Mengzhu Wang, Guang Yang, Boyan Xu, Xiaoyue Ma, Jingliang Cheng, Jingliang Cheng

“…While DKI-derived MK and NODDI-derived ICVF achieved identical high AUC values, MK exhibited a more balanced sensitivity-specificity profile for assessing microstructural alterations in CST injury, this advantage of DKI may better address clinical demands, potentially aiding in surgical planning and preserving motor function in patients with GBM.…”
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Corrosion Resistance and Wear Properties of CoCrFeNiMn/TiC High-Entropy Alloy-Based Composite Coatings Prepared by Laser Cladding by Qiang Zhan, Fangyan Luo, Jiang Huang, Zhanshan Wang, Bin Ma, Chengpu Liu

“…This study shows that the addition of 20 wt% TiC optimizes the microstructural homogeneity and synergistically enhances the mechanical strengthening and electrochemical stability of the coating, providing a new strategy for the making of HEA-based layers in harsh wear-corrosion coupling environments.…”
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Partial normalization of hippocampal oscillatory activity during sleep in TgF344-AD rats coincides with increased cholinergic synapses at early-plaque stage of Alzheimer’s disease... by Monica van den Berg, Loran Heymans, Daniëlle Toen, Mohit A. Adhikari, Johan Van Audekerke, Marlies Verschuuren, Isabel Pintelon, Winnok H. De Vos, Annemie Van der Linden, Marleen Verhoye, Georgios A. Keliris

“…However, knowledge on the extent of macro- and microstructural changes of sleep during early, presymptomatic stages of AD is limited. …”
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Study on catalytic oxidation of low concentration 14CH4 by non-thermal plasma by PEI Jianlu, LIANG Shuwei, LIN Zhongxin, LI Jiayu, CHEN Jianli, HAN Ming, HOU Jianrong, LI Yongguo

“…The CH4 treatment performance of the non-thermal plasma before and after the introduction of the catalyst under different discharge voltages, gas flow rates and temperatures were analyzed by the constructed experimental system. The microstructural changes of the catalyst were analyzed by N2 adsorption-desorption isotherm, X-ray diffraction (XRD) and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS).ResultsThe introduction of Pd/Al2O3 catalyst can significantly improve CH4 treatment performance in non-thermal plasma, and the CH4 treatment efficiency and CO2 selectivity can reach 100% and 83.7% by increasing the discharge voltage, lowering the reaction temperature and reasonably adjusting the gas flow.ConclusionThe non-thermal plasma and the Pd/Al₂O₃ catalyst exhibit a synergistic effect. …”
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Multiscale Characterization of Thermo-Hydro-Chemical Interactions Between Proppants and Fluids in Low-Temperature EGS Conditions by Bruce Mutume, Ali Ettehadi, B. Dulani Dhanapala, Terry Palisch, Mileva Radonjic

“…This study systematically investigates the response of commercial proppants to coupled thermo-hydro-chemical (THC) effects, focusing on chemical stability and microstructural evolution. Four proppant types were evaluated: an ultra-low-density ceramic (ULD), a resin-coated sand (RCS), and two quartz-based silica sands. …”
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