Elaboration and Characterization of n-Type Organic Semiconductor (Fullerene C₆₀) Deposed by Ultrasonic Technique for Sustainable OTFT Fabrication by Nora Amele Abdeslam, Aya Latif, Zahia Tigrine, Nadia Lehraki, Lobna Messeddek, Seif El Islam Lebouachera

“…The Sherrer and W-H methods were used to investigate microstructural parameters. The lattice parameter and the crystallite size show the same variation tendency. …”
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Assessment of photoreceptor recovery and visual function utilizing adaptive optics and microperimetry in patients with surgically closed macular holes by Yuanyuan Liu, Xueli Yang, Wei Zhou, Jinguo Yu, Song Chen, Tiangeng He, Caiyun You, Xiangda Meng, Mengyu Liao, Yi Lei, Hua Yan

“…Conclusion: AOSLO is a valuable tool for evaluating microstructural healing in MHs and reveals that type 1 closure, characterized by cone migration, leads to greater neuroretinal repair and improved BCVA and retinal sensitivity. …”
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Influence of Reflow Cycles of the Pb–Free/Pb Hybrid Assembly Process on the IMCs Growth Interface of Micro-Solder Joints by Xinyuan He, Qi Zhang, Qiming Cui, Yifan Bai, Lincheng Fu, Zicong Zhao, Chuanhang Zou, Yong Wang

“…However, constrained process compatibility during single or multiple reflow protocols amplifies structural heterogeneity in solder joints and accelerates dynamic microstructural evolution, thereby elevating interfacial reliability risks at solder joint interfaces. …”
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Compositions of Cu-(Fe)-Sulfides in the 109 Reduced Granite-Related Cu Deposit, Xinjiang, Northwest China: Implications to the Characteristics of Ore-Forming Fluids by Rui Liu, Genwen Chen, Jianxing Yang

“…The smooth time-resolved depths profiles and limited variations of trace element concentrations in these sulfides suggest that their presence is isomorphic. The microstructures of the chalcopyrite and bornite were observed by high-resolution transmission electron microscopy. …”
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Effects of Aggregate-to-Binder Ratio on Mechanical Performance of Engineered Geopolymer Composites with Recycled Rubber Aggregates by Yiwei Li, Shuzhuo Zhi, Ran Chai, Zhiying Zhou, Jiarui He, Zizhao Yao, Zhan Yang, Genquan Zhong, Yongchang Guo

“…R-0.2 exhibited the best ductility, with an ultimate tensile strain of 8.33%. Microstructural tests revealed that the interfacial transition zone (ITZ) widths for R-0.1, R-0.2, and R-0.3 were 2.47 μm, 4.53 μm, and 1.09 μm, respectively. …”
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MRI of tumor T cell infiltration in response to checkpoint inhibitor therapy by Stephanie Dudzinski, Kathryn E Beckermann, Kirsten Young, Eliot McKinley, Jeffrey C Rathmell, Junzhong Xu, John C Gore, J Oliver McIntyre

“…The response was monitored longitudinally using Imaging Microstructural Parameters Using Limited Spectrally Edited Diffusion (IMPULSED), a diffusion MRI-based method which has been previously shown to non-invasively map changes in intracellular structure and cell sizes with the spatial resolution of MRI, in cell cultures and in animal models. …”
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Artificial intelligence prediction of the mechanical properties of banana peel-ash and bagasse blended geopolymer concrete by George Uwadiegwu Alaneme, Kolawole Adisa Olonade, Ebenezer Esenogho, Mustapha Muhammad Lawan, Edward Dintwa

“…Additionally, the highest recorded flexural strength of 9.95 MPa (77.25% SCBA and 22.5 BPA) was observed at the 10 M molarity, while the flexural strength at 4 M was lowest, at 4.12 MPa (95% SCBA and 5% BPA). Microstructural analysis through Scanning Electron Microscopy with Energy-Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (ED-SEM) revealed insights into the pore structure and elemental composition of the concrete, while Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA) provided data on the material’s thermal stability and decomposition characteristics. …”
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Molecular simulation study on effect of mine water hardness on foam stability by Qinggang LU, Kai WANG, Honghu HUANG, Yi LIANG, Jiangshi ZHANG, Yanan WANG, Yulu JIA, Yunfei LIANG

“…These results deepen our microscopic understanding of how mine water hardness influences foam stability, elucidating microstructural changes and interactions among surfactant molecules and water within foam liquid films.…”
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Robust mechanical properties of Ag₂Se_1–_xTe_x thermoelectric materials by Chen Heyang, Ren Shenghong, Feng Hengyang, Wei Tian-Ran, Fu Ling, Pan Zhenyu, Zhao Kunpeng, Li Xiuyan, Shi Xun

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Poro–perm relations of Mesozoic carbonates and fault breccia, Araxos Promontory, NW Greece by S. C. Vinciguerra, F. Vagnon, I. Bottero, J. Fortin, A. V. Petrullo, D. Spanos, A. Pagoulatos, F. Agosta, F. Agosta

“…Aiming to assess key physical properties such as porosity and permeability for fault zones in the Araxos Promontory (Greece), we present the results of microstructural and laboratory measurements, including density, porosity, <span class="inline-formula"><i>V</i>_P</span>, <span class="inline-formula"><i>V</i>_S</span> and electrical resistivity for 54 blocks of Mesozoic carbonate host rocks and fault breccias originating from high-angle extensional and strike-slip fault zones. …”
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Altered functional brain connectivity in Dyt1 knock-in mouse models by R. Z. Adury, B. J. Wilkes, P. Girdhar, Y. Li, D. E. Vaillancourt, D. E. Vaillancourt, D. E. Vaillancourt

“…We employed functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) to assess resting-state and sensory-evoked brain connectivity and activation, along with diffusion MRI (dMRI) to evaluate microstructural changes. We hypothesized that dGAG mice would exhibit widespread network disruptions compared to the cortex-specific EMX mice, due to broader TorsinA dysfunction across the basal ganglia and cerebellum. …”
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Research progress in preparation technology of SiCf/SiC ceramic matrix composites by WANG Yanfei, LIU Rongjun, ZHANG Jin, DU Jinping, LI Duan

“…Hence， a hybrid technique such as the hybrid CVI-PIP technique has been employed to manufacture SiCf/SiC composites， through which processing parameters， microstructures， and mechanical properties have been widely investigated. …”
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K-Ar illite-mica age constraints on the formation and reactivation history of the El Doctor fault zone, central Mexico by Diana Elizabeth Garduño-Martínez, Teresa Pi Puig, Jesús Solé, Michelangelo Martini, Jorge René Alcalá-Martínez

“…The mesostructural and microstructural analyses, supported by K-Ar geochronologic data, permitted reconstruct of the crystallization history of phyllosilicate phases related to the tectonic activity of the shear zone. …”
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Ultra‐Tough Copper–Copper Bonding by Nano‐Oxide‐Dispersed Copper Nanomembranes by Yun Teng, Wenqing Zhu, Qing Wang, Zhibo Zhang, Hang Wang, Baisong Guo, Ziyin Yang, Hao Gong, Chuan He, Boxi Qu, Shien‐Ping Feng, Yong Yang

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Two-dimensional material-assisted remote epitaxy and van der Waals epitaxy: a review by Liu Zhetong, Liu Bingyao, Chen Zhaolong, Yang Shenyuan, Liu Zhiqiang, Wei Tongbo, Gao Peng, Liu Zhongfan

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Multimodal Magnetic Resonance Findings in Parkinson&rsquo;s Disease With &ldquo;Antecedent Essential Tremor&rdquo;: A Case Series of a Large Kindred by Kong Y, Yao L, Xiao X, Chen A, Wang K, Yan H, Sun R, Liu R, Kong Q

“…This study aimed at determining the morphological, microstructural and iron-related changes in these patients’ brains using multimodal magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).Methods: We reviewed a kindred with ET and PD with “antecedent ET” recruited at our hospital in May 2023. …”
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Preparation of porous mullite ceramics composed entirely of overlapping and interlocking mullite whiskers through whisker in-situ growth by Ruoyu Zhang, Jingjing Li, Ziqing Wang, Chenchen Qi, Jing Zhuo, Yange Wan, Yajie Zhang, Hongli Liu, Bo Xiao, Mingchao Wang

“…Under conditions of x : y = 3 : 1.8, m : n = 9 : 1, T = 1300 °C, and t = 3 h, (3Al2O3·1.8SiO2)9(MoO3)1-1300 °C-3 h ceramics exhibited a satisfactory compressive strength of 4.81 MPa at a density of 0.76 g/cm3. Microstructural analysis revealed that a multi-level reinforcement structure was obtained by the interlaced distribution of tiny and large whiskers, significantly increasing the crack deflection area and enhancing the crack deflection resistance when resisting external forces. …”
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Adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference system optimization of natural rubber latex modified concrete’s mechanical Properties by Efiok Etim Nyah, David Ogbonna Onwuka, Joan Ijeoma Arimanwa, George Uwadiegwu Alaneme, G. Nakkeeran, Ulari Sylvia Onwuka, Chinenye Elizabeth Okere

“…Additionally, a Poisson’s ratio of 0.311, modulus of rigidity of 21.62 GPa, and shear strength of 10.78 MPa were observed at 9% NRL and 1.8% CaSO4, with strength reductions occurring beyond these thresholds. Microstructural analysis via SEM, EDS, and FTIR confirmed the effective integration of NRL into the cement matrix, enhancing density and uniformity. …”
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Valorization of nano additives effects on the physical, mechanical and radiation shielding properties of high strength concrete by Mohamed A. Abouelnour, Islam N. Fathy, Alaa A. Mahmoud, Mansour Alturki, Mohamed M. Abdelaziz, Sahar A. Mostafa, K. A. Mahmoud, Hany A. Dahish, Islam M. Nabil, Mohy S. Fattouh

“…The physical properties (slump, consistency, and setting times), mechanical properties (compressive and tensile strengths at 28 days), and microstructural analysis (X-ray diffraction (XRD) and energy-dispersive X-ray (EDX)) were conducted on both the individual and combined mixtures, along with the control mix. …”
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Brain development using a multicomponent intravenous lipid emulsion in preterm infants by Katherine M. Ottolini, Julius Ngwa, Sudeepta K. Basu, Kushal Kapse, Melissa Liggett, Jonathan Murnick, Catherine Limperopoulos, Nickie Andescavage

“…Conclusions Very preterm infants supported with a fish-oil containing multicomponent compared to soybean oil-only lipid emulsion demonstrated improved regional brain growth, as well as evidence of enhanced white matter microstructural organization and neurobehavioral regulation, at term corrected age. …”
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