The effect of construction moisture content on the mechanical, shear and environmental characteristics of clay stabilized with cement and CS: A micro and macro study by Sansan Matajinimvar, Asskar Janalizadeh Choobbasti, Saman Soleimani Kutanaei

“…This study comprehensively investigated for the first time the simultaneous effects of moisture content, CS replacement ratio, and curing time on the engineering, microstructural, and environmental performance of stabilized soil. …”
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Annealing Effect After RF (Radio Frequency) Sintering of Dental Zirconia Block with Dramatically Reduced Sintering Time: Experimental Study by Eun-Sung Choi, Je-Hoon Lee, Jung-Hyun Park, Ji-Hwan Kim

“…The sintered specimens underwent three-point flexural strength testing, followed by microstructural analysis using scanning electron microscopy (SEM). …”
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Calcium bridges built by mitochondria-associated endoplasmic reticulum membranes: potential targets for neural repair in neurological diseases by Yichen Peng, Li Zhou, Yaju Jin, Danli Wu, Na Chen, Chengcai Zhang, Hongpeng Liu, Chunlan Li, Rong Ning, Xichen Yang, Qiuyue Mao, Jiaxin Liu, Pengyue Zhang

“…Mitochondria-associated endoplasmic reticulum membranes serve as physical contact channels between the endoplasmic reticulum membrane and the mitochondrial outer membrane, formed by various proteins and protein complexes. This microstructural domain mediates several specialized functions, including calcium (Ca2+) signaling, autophagy, mitochondrial morphology, oxidative stress response, and apoptosis. …”
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Diffusion tractography of kidney by high angular resolution diffusion imaging by Surendra Maharjan, Jie Chen, Adrienne Gaughan, Neal X. Chen, Nian Wang

“…Diffusion magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has been utilized to probe the renal microstructures but investigating the three-dimensional (3D) tubular network still presents significant challenges due to the complicated architecture of kidney. …”
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Structural, optical, electrical and photocatalytic properties Ce-doped SnO2 nanoparticles for photoelectrochemical applications by Hamid Khan, Muhammad Noman Khan, Matiullah Khan, Yaseen Iqbal, Syed Muhammad Ahsan, Hafeez Ullah

“…This enhancement has potential applications in environmental remediation, energy storage, and optoelectronic devices. The microstructures and optical properties of the prepared samples were characterized by XRD, FTIR, EDS, SEM, and UV–vis DRS. …”
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Structural and Morphological Investigation of Calcium-Silicate-Based Bioceramics Prepared from Eggshell via Conventional Approach by Maroua H. Kaou, Csaba Balázsi, Katalin Balázsi

“…The effect of the CaO/SiO₂ weight ratio and the calcination period of the eggshells on the microstructural features including apparent density, phase evolution, and morphological properties were investigated. …”
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The potential scalability of High-pressure sliding technique for developing ultrafine grained material with enhanced mechanical properties of AA7075 by Eman M. Zayed, Mostafa Shazly, Ahmed El-Sabbagh, Nahed A. El-Mahallawy

“…The utilization of Electron Backscatter Diffraction (EBSD) provided crucial insights into microstructural evolution and determination of grain size in SPD-processed samples. …”
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Electrochemical corrosion influencing the Al beryl alloy system subjected to extrusion process by K.G. Sagar, Bincy Rose Vergis, Bharath K. Devendra, P. SampthKumaran

“…The sample so prepared are tested for various properties, including hardness, grain size, density, porosity and corrosion resistance. Microstructural and scanning electron microscopic analysis were conducted to examine the surface and structure of the alloy samples. …”
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Heterogeneous Deformation-Induced Strengthening Achieves the Synergistic Enhancement of Strength and Ductility in Mg–Sc Alloys by Wei Zhao, Mengyu Zhang, Ruxia Liu, Jian Zhang

“…At this condition, the α phase volume fraction is 20%, while the β phase volume fraction is 80%, with corresponding grain sizes of 5.9 µm and 30.1 µm, respectively. Microstructural analysis indicates that the plastic incompatibility between the α and β phases induces significant heterogeneous deformation-induced (HDI) strengthening. …”
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Elucidation of novel, alternative, fiber-reinforced iron-based pozzolanic composites as SCMs by Hafiz Muhammad Nadir, Ash Ahmed, Ikram Moshi

“…NAFRIC specimens demonstrated minimal surface deterioration/elongation and negligible/no strength reduction after 270 days of concentrated sulfate attack. The microstructural analysis using X-ray diffraction/fluorescence, scanning electron microscopy/energy-dispersive analysis with X-ray spectroscopy supported the strength and durability parameters by showing minimal/no ettringite formation and increased calcium silicate hydrates gel formation due to the use of FeCO3 and pozzolans. …”
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3D-Printed Lightweight Foamed Concrete with Dispersed Reinforcement by Magdalena Rudziewicz, Adam Hutyra, Marcin Maroszek, Kinga Korniejenko, Marek Hebda

“…This enhancement is attributed to microstructural modifications induced by the layer-by-layer deposition process. …”
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Tribological behaviour of sintered iron based self-lubricating composites by Jose Daniel Biasoli De Mello, Cristiano Binder, Gisele Hammes, Roberto Binder, Aloisio Nelmo Klein

“…Special emphasis is given to uniaxial die pressing of solid lubricant particles mixed with matrix powders and to metal injection moulding associated with in situ generation of solid lubricant particles. Initially, a microstructural model/processing route (powder injection moulding followed by plasma-assisted debinding and sintering) produced a homogeneous dispersion of in situ generated solid lubricant particles. …”
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Evaluation of mechanical, acoustic and vibration characteristics of calamus rotang based hybrid natural fiber composites by Lokesh K S, Shrinivasa Mayya D, Yashwanth H L, Sharanya I S, Hrithika Nikam, Channa Keshava Reddy K L

“…In addition to this, vibration test is performedwhich includes natural frequency determinationand damping factor estimation. Microstructural analysis for mechanical tested samples has been performed using SEM (Scanning electronic microscopy) to assess the damage mode. …”
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Epitaxial Growth of Ni-Mn-Ga on Al₂O₃(<inline-formula><math display="inline"><semantics><mrow><mn mathvariant="bold">11</mn><mover accent="true"><mn mathvaria... by Manuel G. Pinedo-Cuba, José M. Caicedo-Roque, Jessica Padilla-Pantoja, Justiniano Quispe-Marcatoma, Carlos V. Landauro, Víctor A. Peña-Rodríguez, José Santiso

“…The results indicated that the sample was mainly in a slightly distorted cubic austenite phase, and some incipient martensite phase also appeared. A detailed microstructural analysis, performed by transmission electron microscopy, confirmed that certain regions of the sample exhibited an incipient transformation to the martensite phase. …”
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Synergistic effect of boron and chromium on phase transformations and mechanical properties of boron-alloyed cast steel after quenching and tempering by Beata Białobrzeska, Rafał Dziurka, Piotr Bała, Magdalena Lemecha, Krzysztof Ligier, Jerzy Napiórkowski

“…Two cast steels were developed: one alloyed with both chromium (0.9 wt%) and boron (0.003 wt%), and a reference material containing only boron. Microstructural analysis was performed using light microscopy, scanning electron microscopy, and transmission electron microscopy. …”
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The role of white matter variability in TMS neuromodulatory effects by Mar Martín-Signes, Pablo Rodríguez-San Esteban, Cristina Narganes-Pineda, Alfonso Caracuel, José Luís Mata, Elisa Martín-Arévalo, Ana B. Chica

“…Correlations between white matter and TMS effects showed i) reduced TMS effects associated with the microstructural properties of long-range white matter pathways such as the superior longitudinal fasciculus (SLF), and interhemispheric fibers of the corpus callosum (CC), and ii) increased TMS effects in participants with high integrity of the CC connecting the stimulated region with the opposite hemisphere. …”
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Physico-mechanical properties of compressed earth blocks stabilized with recycled waste glass particles and lime by Humphrey Danso, Olubisi Ige, Justice Williams, Prosper Mensah, Abayomi Adewale Akinwande, Brett Martinson, Muhammad Ali

“…There was a strong positive relationship between the tensile strength and the compressive strength of the CEBs, with R2 of 0.7362 to 0.9547, and a range of 7.58 to 10.16 times of tensile strength to compressive strength. The microstructural analysis showed no visible cracks in the 10% RWGP and lime specimens, while the 25% RWGP and lime specimens showed micro-cracks in the specimens. …”
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Evaluation of clogging resistance, strength, and durability in high-strength pervious concrete with recycled concrete aggregate, sustainable binder, and hydrophobic treatments by Trinh Nhat Ho Tran, Harsimranpreet Kaur, Chai Jaturapitakkul, Montakan Senalohit, Mang Tia, Jian Zou, Weerachart Tangchirapat

“…HSPC mixtures were evaluated for compressive strength, void ratio, permeability, water absorption ratio (WAR), clogging resistance, water contact angle, and microstructural properties using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS), and X-ray diffraction (XRD). …”
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Effect of Fermented Wheat Gluten on the Physicochemical Properties of Soy Protein Isolate Films by Ruizhao JIANG, Yuan ZHAO, Linfan SHI, Zhongyang REN, Yucang ZHANG, Wuyin WENG

“…The effects of fermentation time on the physicochemical properties of the WG-SPI films were investigated through microstructural analysis of the material, Fourier transformed infrared spectroscopy, and measurements of mechanical properties, water vapor permeability and thermal stability. …”
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Investigation on the thermal performance of MgO-filled basalt Fiber/PLA composites for high-temperature industrial applications by Thandavamoorthy Raja, Yuvarajan Devarajan, Jayanta Kumar Nath, Swapnil M Parikh, Krishna Kumar Shukla, Sunil Kumar M, Lokesh Verma

“…Scanning electron microscopy confirmed improved fiber–matrix adhesion and reduced microstructural defects. The novelty of this work lies in the synergistic use of MgO and basalt fibers in a PLA matrix, offering a sustainable route to high-temperature composite design. …”
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