Influence of NaCl on Phase Development and Corrosion Resistance of Portland Cement by Byung-Hyun Shin, Miyoung You, Jinyong Park, Junghyun Cho, Seongjun Kim, Jung-Woo Ok, Jonggi Hong, Taekyu Lee, Jong-Seong Bae, Pungkeun Song, Jang-Hee Yoon

“…Cement specimens were prepared by mixing cement, water, and NaCl, followed by stirring at 60 rpm and curing at room temperature for seven days. Microstructural changes as a function of the NaCl concentration were analyzed using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). …”
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Insights into strength and deformation in Al-doped Ti3SiC2 MAX phase after irradiation with a mixed spectrum of high-energy protons and spallation neutrons by Peng Song, Zhiguang Wang, Tielong Shen, Yushan Yang, Jianrong Sun, Sosuke Kondo, Yong Dai

“…An Al-doped Ti3SiC2 MAX phase containing dual phases α-Ti3SiC2 and α-Al2O3 grains was irradiated at around 125 °C in Target-10 of the Swiss spallation neutron source (SINQ) under a mixed spectrum of high-energy protons and spallation neutrons to approximately 8.4 displacements per atom (dpa), 575 appm helium and 1350 appm hydrogen. The microstructures, strength and deformation mechanisms of both irradiated and unirradiated Al-doped Ti3SiC2 were investigated using the transmission electron microscopy (TEM), nanoindentation and micropillar compression. …”
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An electroactive microfluidic platform integrated with AM-pDEP focusing and side-counter design for selective cell sorting and single-cell quantification by Zuyuan Tian, Mohamed Shaheen, Tianxiang Jiang, Shaoxi Wang, Xihua Wang, Jie Chen

“…Here, we demonstrate an electroactive microfluidic platform that integrates functions of selective concentration, particle focusing, and single-cell level quantification without introducing additional complex physical microstructures. Our device employs the dielectrophoresis (DEP) effect combined with an interdigitated cell sorter to achieve selective cell concentration. …”
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Composite Materials of Epoxy Resin–W System for Radiation Shielding Against Gamma Radiation by A. A. Rotkovich, D. I. Tishkevich, S. A. German, A. A. Bondaruk, S. V. Leonchik, E. S. Dashkevich, V. M. Fedosyuk, A. V. Trukhanov

“…Сomposite materials based on the epoxy resin–W system with varying W content (0–80 %) were obtained using the method of chemical curing. Microstructural investigations of the samples showed that with increasing W content there is a more uniform distribution of grains in the epoxy resin matrix could be observed. …”
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Polyetherimide nanofiber membranes imultaneously enhance interlaminar toughness and in-plane mechanical properties of CF/EP composites prepared by VARI process by YANG Zehao, NING Bo, CHEN Zhengguo, XU Xuehong, LIU Weiping, XUE Yi, LIU Yong, ZHANG Hui, YU Jianyong

“…This study investigates the influence and underlying microstructural mechanisms of electrospun polyetherimide （PEI） nanofiber membranes on the interlaminar toughness and in-plane mechanical properties of vacuum-assisted resin infusion （VARI） process molded carbon fiber/epoxy （CF/EP） composites. …”
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Bee-stings-inspired intelligently-sensitive electroactive microneedle with serrated structure for advanced electrical-stimulation-intervened chronic wound-management by Huie Jiang, Jiamin Zhang, Lijuan Chen, Qian Zhang, Fengqian Yang, Yifan Fei, Xing Chen, Xinhua Liu

“…Herein, bio-inspired by the serrated structure of bee-stingers, we developed a temperature-sensitive, two-stage microneedle-based electroactive platform (GP-PPy/PLA-MN) featuring rivet-like microstructures that integrates intelligent, precise drug-releasing, ES-transmission, and real-time wound-assessment monitoring for comprehensive chronic wound-management and diagnostic therapy. …”
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Articular cartilage degeneration and aberrant osteocyte perilacunar/canalicular remodeling in subchondral bone of patients with developmental dysplasia of the hip by Teng Ye, Jiren Yan, Tianyou Kan, Guoming Xie, Zhichang Zhang, Wenjing Yin, Bizeng Zhao, Zhifeng Yu, Linyang Chu

“…The micro–finite-element analysis revealed that DDH group had deteriorative microstructural and biomechanical properties of subchondral bone. …”
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Transcriptomic and metabolomic analysis reveals hepatic lipid metabolism disruption in Japanese quail under polystyrene microplastics exposure by Xinxin Zhang, Lingyang Jing, Xiaoqing Pei, Qingyu Zhang, Hongfeng Zhao

“…The results showed that 0.02 mg/kg and 0.4 mg/kg PS-MPs exposure caused increasing food and water intake with weight gain and liver lipid droplets accumulation while 8 mg/kg PS-MPs exposure induced decreasing food and water intake with weight loss. Moreover, both microstructural damage and ultrastructural injury indicated liver malfunction by PS-MPs exposure. …”
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Large-scale EM data reveals myelinated axonal changes and altered connectivity in the corpus callosum of an autism mouse model by Guoqiang Zhao, Guoqiang Zhao, Ao Cheng, Jiahao Shi, Jiahao Shi, Peiyao Shi, Jun Guo, Chunying Yin, Hafsh Khan, Hafsh Khan, Jiachi Chen, Jiachi Chen, Pengcheng Wang, Pengcheng Wang, Jiao Chen, Jiao Chen, Ruobing Zhang

“…Notably, these ultrastructural alterations were widespread across the corpus callosum, suggesting a global disruption of myelinated axon integrity.DiscussionThis study provides novel insights into the microstructural abnormalities of the corpus callosum in ASD mouse, supporting the hypothesis that myelination deficits contribute to ASD-related communication impairments between brain hemispheres. …”
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Distortion correction of diffusion weighted MRI without reverse phase-encoding scans or field-maps. by Kurt G Schilling, Justin Blaber, Colin Hansen, Leon Cai, Baxter Rogers, Adam W Anderson, Seth Smith, Praitayini Kanakaraj, Tonia Rex, Susan M Resnick, Andrea T Shafer, Laurie E Cutting, Neil Woodward, David Zald, Bennett A Landman

“…Diffusion magnetic resonance images may suffer from geometric distortions due to susceptibility induced off resonance fields, which cause geometric mismatch with anatomical images and ultimately affect subsequent quantification of microstructural or connectivity indices. State-of-the art diffusion distortion correction methods typically require data acquired with reverse phase encoding directions, resulting in varying magnitudes and orientations of distortion, which allow estimation of an undistorted volume. …”
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STRUCTURE OF SUPER QUARTZITE AT THE BURAL-SARDYK DEPOSIT, EAST SAYAN MOUNTAINS by А. М. Mazukabzov, А. М. Fedorov, A. I. Nepomnyashchikh

“…This is indicated by the position of the axial surfaces of the folds, as well as the orientations of the maximum compression axis and the crystallographic axes of quartz. Macro- and microstructural data indicate that the tectonic transport of matter was directed to the southeast. …”
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About the age of fossil flora of the Kygyltasian Regional Stage of the Upper Paleozoic in the Verkhoyansk Region, Northeastern Russia by L.G. Porokhovnichenko, R.V. Kutygin, A.N. Kilyasov

“…The dominant cordaite leaves in the association were studied using the morphological and microstructural methods. This made it possible to clarify the previous paleontological definitions of the genus Noeggerathiopsis and bring them in line with modern taxonomy. …”
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Global and tract-specific differences between younger and older adults in DTI measures of white matter integrity by Stephanie Matijevic, Lee Ryan, Lee Ryan

“…Prior research utilizing diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) to examine cerebral white matter microstructural integrity among adults has established that increasing age is associated with poorer white matter health. …”
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Role of cation exchange and specific surface area in microbial calcite precipitation in clayey soils by Somaye Asghari, Bhaskar C. S. Chittoori, Jennifer Pierce

“…The impact of MICP treatment was assessed through one-dimensional (1D) swelling tests, carbonate content determination, and microstructural analyses using Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and X-ray Diffraction (XRD). …”
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Effect of Abaca Fiber and Basalt Fiber in Mono and Hybrid Incorporating in Improving the Mechanical Properties of Self-Compacting Concrete by S. Selesca Devi, S. S. Vivek, B. Karthikeyan, U. Keerthivasan, Senthil Kumaran Selvaraj, Utkarsh Chadha, Devyani Biswas

“…In hybrid fiber mixes, the optimal dosages from mono fiber mixes were combined, and their mechanical behavior like compressive strength, split tensile strength, impact strength, and flexural strength was tested, and the selected specimens were analyzed for microstructural changes using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) to validate the results. …”
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Analysis of Magnetic Barkhausen Noise to Reveal Domain Wall Dynamics in Amorphous/Nanocrystalline Ribbons by Takahiro Yamazaki, Shingo Tamaru, Masato Kotsugi

“…These findings advance the understanding of excess eddy current loss mechanism and thereby contribute to the microstructural design of low-loss soft magnetic materials.…”
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Shear strength measurement of nanostructured bulk metals, or interfaces, in small size metal specimen: equipment, testing, and theoretical analysis by Máté Sepsi, Máté Szűcs, Benedek Sziklai, Laszlo S. Toth, Valéria Mertinger

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Grid Search Based Hyperparameter-Tuned Deep Learning Model for Osteoporosis Diagnosis with Bi-Cubic Interpolation of X-Ray Images by Ruhul Amin, Md.Shamim Reza, Dewan Ahmed Muhtasim, Jungpil Shin, Md. Maniruzzaman, Md.Mahfujul Hasan

“…It results in altered bone microstructures, insufficient bone regeneration, and decreased bone mineral density (BMD). …”
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Study of the Influence of Nanoparticle Reinforcement on the Mechanical and Tribological Performance of Aluminum Matrix Composites—A Review by Varun Singhal, Daksh Shelly, Abhishek Saxena, Rahul Gupta, Vipin Kumar Verma, Appurva Jain

“…This study investigates the influence of nano-sized reinforcements on aluminum matrix composites’ mechanical and tribological properties. Microstructural analysis revealed that introducing nanoparticles led to grain refinement, reducing the grain size from 129.7 μm to 41.3 μm with 2 wt.% TiO₂ addition. …”
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Experimental and machine learning-driven assessment of IS 2062 steel under double-base propellant combustion conditions by Hari Singh, Dola Sundeep, C. Chandrasekhara Sastry, Eswaramoorthy K Varadharaj

“…Findings emphasize that while IS 2062 steel maintains integrity under transient high-temperature exposure, prolonged operation may lead to thermal fatigue and microstructural weakening, necessitating protective coatings or alternative alloy compositions for long-term durability. …”
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