The Effect of Nickel to Manganese Ratio and the Matrix Phase on the Properties of W-Ni-Mn Tungsten Heavy Alloys by Mahdi Rajaee, Mahdi Raoufi, Zeinab Malekshahi Beiranvand, Abbas Naeimi

“…Subsequent reduction and sintering processes were carried out in a tube furnace at temperatures of 1150 and 1400 °C, respectively. Microstructural characterization was conducted using both optical and electron microscopy. …”
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Phase Stability and Solidification of 9Cr-ODS Alloys for Wire Additive Manufacturing: A Computational Approach by Sarah Najm Al-Challabi, Ali Samer Muhsan, Thar Mohammed Badri, Mohammad Shakir Nasif

“…While these materials offer remarkable thermomechanical properties, challenges remain in optimizing their phase stability and microstructural evolution during additive manufacturing processes such as Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) and Plasma Additive Manufacturing (PAM). …”
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Preserving high-pressure solids via freestanding thin-film engineering by Tao Liang, Zhidan Zeng, Ziyin Yang, Fujun Lan, Hongbo Lou, Chendi Yang, Di Peng, Yuxin Liu, Tao Luo, Zhenfang Xing, Qing Wang, Haibo Ke, Yong Yang, Renchao Che, Hongwei Sheng, Ho-kwang Mao, Qiaoshi Zeng

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Effects of Different Treatments on the Structure and in Vitro Hypolipidemic Function of Soluble Dietary Fiber from Rosa roxburghii Tratt Pomace by Renwei ZHU, Sha TAN, Qingqing LIU, Jia SHI, Xiaonian WU

“…The median particle sizes of the four dietary fibers were 19.88 μm<89.49 μm<103.69 μm<107.74 μm for SH-RRTSDF, S-RRTSDF, H-RRTSDF, and RRTSDF, respectively. The microstructural results revealed that SG combined with HPH treatment resulted in porous and wrinkled RRTSDF surfaces. …”
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Laser-based 3D printing and optical characterization of optical micro-nanostructures inspired by nocturnal insects compound eyes by Bogdan Stefanita Calin, Roxana Cristina Popescu, Eugenia Tanasa, Irina Alexandra Paun

“…As such, the laser-imprinted structures consisted in ommatidia-like microstructures with average diameter of about 14 μm, decorated with nipple-like nanopillars between 200 and 400 nm in height and average periodicity of around 450 nm. …”
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Mapping the Olfactory Brain: A Systematic Review of Structural and Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging Changes Following COVID-19 Smell Loss by Hanani Abdul Manan, Rafaela de Jesus, Divesh Thaploo, Thomas Hummel

“…Diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) findings—such as decreased fractional anisotropy (FA) and increased mean diffusivity (MD)—highlight white matter microstructural compromise in individuals with long-term OD. …”
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Sol–Gel Derived Alumina Particles for the Reinforcement of Copper Films on Brass Substrates by Samah Sasi Maoloud Mohamed, Marija M. Vuksanović, Dana G. Vasiljević-Radović, Ljiljana Janković Mandić, Radmila M. Jančić Heinneman, Aleksandar D. Marinković, Ivana O. Mladenović

“…The MMC Cu-Al₂O₃ films were synthesized electrochemically using the co-electrodeposition method. Microstructural and topographical analyses of pure (alumina-free) Cu films and the Cu films with incorporated Al₂O₃ particles were performed using FE-SEM/EDS and AFM, respectively. …”
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STUDY ON PHYSICAL-CHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF FURNACE-NICKEL-SLAG POWDER FOR GEOPOLYMER APPLICATION by S. Samnur, H. Husain, A. Zulfi, E. H. Sujiono

“…The data retrieval was done with the analysis of elemental composition, phase microstructures, crystal size, distribution, and composition mapping of the samples by using XRD, Rigaku Miniflex II, and SEM-EDS, Tescan Vega-3. …”
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The Impact of Technological Factors on the Air Phase of Defrosted Fermented-Milk Desserts by Igor A. Gurskiy, Antonina A. Tvorogova

“…The dispersion of structural elements was measured using microstructural methods. The experiments included the quality parameters of mixes, as we ll as the dispersion of air phase in the frozen state and after 24 h of storage at 4 ± 2°C. …”
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Integrated Mechanical and Eco-Economical Assessments of Fly Ash-Based Geopolymer Concrete by Qasim Shaukat Khan, Raja Hilal Ahmad, Asad Ullah Qazi, Syed Minhaj Saleem Kazmi, Muhammad Junaid Munir, Muhammad Hassan Javed

“…Conversely, increasing the Na₂SiO₃/NaOH ratio to 2.5 reduced the CS. and FS. of ambient-cured specimens by 12.5% and 10.5%, respectively. Microstructural analysis revealed that higher NaOH molarity produced a denser, more homogeneous matrix, supported by increased Si–O–Al bond formation observed through energy-dispersive X-ray spectrometry. …”
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Texture analysis of T1- and T2-weighted images identifies myofiber atrophy and grip strength decline in streptozotocin-induced type 1 diabetic sarcopenia rats by Dong Xing, Fang Liu, Yufan Gao, Ziyan Fei, Yunfei Zha

“…Early and noninvasive evaluation of muscle microstructural damage is critical for managing sarcopenia in diabetes. …”
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Innovative gel method: Sustainable crack healing in ceramic powder geopolymer mortars via marine actinomycetes and bioactivated carriers by Sumeyye Koseoglu, Merve Kubat, Mucteba Uysal, Elif Ozlem Arslan Aydogdu, Beyza Fahriye Aygun, Orhan Canpolat

“…Compressive and flexural strength, water absorption, ultrasonic pulse velocity (UPV), and microstructural analyses via SEM/EDS, XRD, and FTIR were considered methods for assessing healing performance. …”
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Mechanical and thermal analysis of self-curing concrete modified with polyethylene glycol-400 by Ruhal Pervez Memon, Alyas Khan Mandokhail, Jabir Hussain Memon, Muhammad Noor Kakar, Irfan Ali Chandio, Gohar Nadeem

“…The development of concrete microstructures through curing enhances the material's performance and longevity. …”
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Effect of Li content on precipitation behavior and mechanical properties of Al–Cu–Li alloys under aging treatment by Pengcheng Chen, Xiwu Li, Kai Wen, Ying Li, Qilong Liu, Chenyang Xun, Wei Xiao, Bin Zhou, Lizhen Yan, Zhihui Li, Yongan Zhang, Baiqing Xiong

“…The alloys were studied through hardness testing, tensile property evaluation, transmission electron microscopy (TEM), three-dimensional atom probe (3DAP) analysis and density functional theory (DFT) calculations to establish correlations between microstructural evolution and mechanical performance. …”
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Progressive iron overload in middle-aged mice impairs olfactory function, triggers lipid oxidation and induces apoptosis by Lin Deng, Lin Deng, Lin Deng, Qihui Luo, Qihui Luo, Yucong Liu, Yucong Liu, Yao Wang, Yao Wang, Zongliang Xiong, Zongliang Xiong, Hongping Wang, Lu Zhao, Lanlan Jia, Lanlan Jia, Riyi Shi, Chao Huang, Chao Huang, Zhengli Chen, Zhengli Chen

“…Additionally, western blotting and qPCR techniques were utilized to analyze transcriptional and expression changes in proteins and genes related to iron metabolism. Furthermore, microstructural modifications as well as mitochondrial observations were conducted through paraffin sectioning and transmission electron microscopy (TEM).ResultA significant and progressive increase in iron accumulation in the olfactory bulb, starting from week 8 and peaking at week 16. …”
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Structural Characterization of the Pan-African Banyo Area (Western Cameroon Domain): Constraints from Field Observations, Structures and AMS by Alys Calore Mengou, Bertille Edith Bella Nke, Théophile Njanko, Pierre Rochette, Roland Kanse Onana, François Demory, Emmanuel Njonfang

“…The anisotropy degree of magnetic susceptibility values (≤1.20) characterize the magmatic fabric flow. The microstructural study of the granite reveals magmatic, sub-magmatic, solid-state and mylonitic deformations. …”
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Comparative cytogenetics of anembryonic pregnancies and missed abortions in human by T. V. Nikitina, E. A. Sazhenova, E. N. Tolmacheva, N. N. Sukhanova, S. A. Vasilyev, I. N. Lebedev

“…Thus, although the frequencies of some types of chromosomal pathology differ between AP and MA, the total frequency of chromosomal abnormalities in AP is not increased compared to MA, which indicates the need to search for the causes of AP at other levels of the genome organization, including microstructural chromosomal rearrangements, monogenic mutations, imprinting disorders, and epigenetic abnormalities.…”
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Eco-friendly hydrothermal synthesis of Co3O4-based NiO–Fe2O3 binary and ternary nanocomposites for electrochemical energy storage applications by Khalid Saifullah, Kamran Ullah, Najmul Hassan, Tayyaba Shireen, Salah Knani, Vineet Tirth, Ali Algahtani, Abid Zaman

“…The Phase analysis, microstructural, elemental composition, electrochemical, and magnetic properties of synthesized materials were analyzed using X-ray diffractions (XRD), scanning electron microscope (SEM), energy dispersive x-rays (EDX), cyclic voltammetry (CV), electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS), linear sweep voltammetry (LSV), and vibrating sample magnetometry (VSM) technique. …”
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Effects of dietary Bacillus subtilis 14823 on growth performance, gut barrier integrity and inflammatory response of broilers raised in a stressful tropical environment by Sunisa Khongthong, Pipat Piewngam, Natthrit Roekngam, Prapot Maliwan, Sonsawan Kongpuckdee, Juthatip Jeenkeawpleam, Prawit Rodjan

“…HS impacts gut health by causing damaged mucosal microstructures, increased oxidative stress, weakened immunity, and heightened permeability to toxins and poultry pathogens. …”
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Comparative analysis of bobbin tool and one-step double-acting tool in friction stir welding of aluminum AA1100 by Yudha Eko Widyantono, Yoshihiko Uematsu, Ilhamdi, Sulardjaka, Jos Istiyanto, Muizuddin Azka, Nurul Muhayat, Triyono

“…Results indicated that the bobbin tool produced rougher beads and tear defects due to its design, while the one-step double-acting tool, particularly at a 2 mm offset, yielded cleaner, more uniform welds with fewer defects and enhanced material control. Microstructural analysis showed that the stir zone exhibited uniform grain refinement, and the Heat-Affected Zone (HAZ) benefited from finer grain structures due to improved heat management. …”
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