Provenance, diagenesis, and paleoclimate of Albian-Lower Turonian deposits in the Douala sub-basin, Cameroon: Sedimentological, mineralogical, and petrographical approaches by Christel Sobdjou-Kemteu, Milan Stafford Tchouatcha, Wael Fathi Galal, Soureiyatou Fadil-Djenabou, Usman Abubakar, Francis Thierry Togozo, Emmanuel Ndjeng

“…Additionally, the association of polycrystalline quartz with undulatory extinction and monocrystalline quartz with non-undulatory extinction suggests a mixed source. The various microstructures and morphologies of zircon grains including prismatic, sub-angular and sub-prismatic shapes further support a mixed provenance. …”
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Performance comparison of nitrile rubber 4105 with high-bound acrylonitrile content and similar products by "HU Hai-hua, WU Yu, XU Dian-hong, ZHAO Hong-guo, HUANG Xi-dai, HE Lian-cheng, GONG Zi-qing, ZHOU Lei"

“…Microstructures, molecular weights and their distributions of domestic nitrile rubber (NBR) products with high bound acrylonitrile content NBR 4105, NBR 3604 and NBR 4155 and imported pro-ducts N 220 S raw rubber, curing characteristics and processabilities of compounds, physical and mechanical properties, abrasion resistance, and thermal-oxidative aging resistance of vulcanizates were compared, and the application of four kinds of NBR and NBR 3604/NBR 4105 blend in oilfield drilling pump valve rubber were also explored. …”
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Advancements in ceramic-coated metals: Enhancing thermal spray coatings for improved performance in aerospace applications using surface treatments by Amrinder Mehta, Hitesh Vasudev

“…Described coatings microstructures in the said coatings were investigated using SEM imaging with elemental mapping of details of their compositions which augmented the results of the adhesive bond strength tests coupled with Vickers hardness tests for the qualitative evaluation of their physical–mechanical properties. …”
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Ultra‐High Temperature Calcination of Crystalline α‐Fe2O3 and Its Nonlinear Optical Properties for Ultrafast Photonics by Qingxi Zhao, Qingling Tang, Hongwei Chu, Zhongben Pan, Han Pan, Shengzhi Zhao, Dechun Li

“…To delve into the nonlinear optical properties of α‐Fe2O3, crystalline α‐Fe2O3 materials with different microstructures are prepared. The nonlinear optical features of α‐Fe2O3 calcined at the previously unexplored ultra‐high temperature of >1100°C are emphasized. …”
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Synergistic mastery: Advancing mechanical and electrical harmony in conducting polymer hydrogel bioelectronics by Ting Wang, Jiajun Liu, Yuli Zhao, Yuan Lu

“…However, the mechanical integrity of these hydrogels is often compromised by micellar microstructures in aqueous colloidal dispersions. The absence of interconnected conducting polymer nanofibers to maintain mechanical integrity during swelling hinders the mechanical properties of hydrogels. …”
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Investigating the crystallite morphologies and aggregation in boehmite powders: a combined analysis of two- and three-dimensional electron microscopy with X-ray diffraction by Sudheer Nivedita, Rouchon Virgile, Ihiawakrim Dris, Lefebvre Christophe, Levitz Pierre, Lecolier Eric, Rabu Pierre, Ersen Ovidiu

“…Through the extraction of quantitative descriptors pertaining to hierarchical entities and subsequent comparison with bulk analyses, precise and comprehensive information regarding these microstructures can be obtained. The results of our study indicate that boehmite grades, which appear to be identical in terms of their grades, display discrepancies in the uniformity of particle sizes. …”
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The Effect of pH Solution in the Sol–Gel Process on the Process of Formation of Fractal Structures in Thin SnO₂ Films by Ekaterina Bondar, Igor Lebedev, Anastasia Fedosimova, Elena Dmitriyeva, Sayora Ibraimova, Anton Nikolaev, Aigul Shongalova, Ainagul Kemelbekova, Mikhail Begunov

“…Hierarchical flower-like and cross-shaped structures are fractal. The shape of microstructures is directly related to the shape of the elementary cells of SnO₂ and NH₄Cl. …”
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Mechanical field assisted additive manufacturing of ultrahigh strength aluminum alloy by Wenjie Liu, Shengnan Shen, Jinlong Meng, Jiafeng Xiao, Hui Li, Hejun Du, Qianxing Yin, Chaolin Tan

“…The high-density Al _3 (Sc, Zr) precipitates are the main strengthening contributor, and unique hetero-deformation induced (HDI) strengthening (originates from the heterogeneous microstructures) further enhances the strength of the material. …”
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High temperature stress-strain data for SAE 5120 steel under various strain ratesDataverse by Philippe Moreau, Jean-Dominique Guérin, José Grégorio La Barbara Sosa, Eli Puchi Cabrera, André Dubois, Laurent Dubar

“…Finite Element simulations are often used to model and optimize these processes, requiring accurate material flow stress and strain hardening data under varying deformation conditions and microstructures. Traditional constitutive models, often based on parametric laws, have limitations: they assume flow stress depends solely on temperature and strain rate, neglecting softening effects from dynamic recrystallization (DRX) and failing to capture stress evolution during transient loading conditions. …”
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Evaluation of the Mechanical Properties and Fatigue Resistance of the ZrO₂CeYAl₂O₃ Composite by Marcio Paulo de Araújo Mafra, Nélio Silva Júnior, Claudinei dos Santos, Jorge Luiz de Almeida Ferreira, José Alexander Araújo, Cosme Roberto Moreira da Silva

“…The sintered samples presented values above 98% of relative density. Complex microstructures with equiaxed, homogeneously distributed submicrometer grains and planar alumina platelets were observed by SEM. …”
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Development of 3D interconnected nanoporous TiZrHfNbTaNi high-entropy alloy via liquid metal dealloying and subsequent synthesis of (TiZrHfNbTaNi)O high-entropy oxide by Jae Hyuk Lee, Soo Vin Ha, Jihye Seong, Akira Takeuchi, Ruirui Song, Hidemi Kato, Soo-Hyun Joo

“…This study demonstrates the potential of the LMD process for fabricating advanced 3DNP materials with tunable compositions and microstructures for various applications.…”
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Hydration Behaviour and Characteristics of Binary Blended Metakaolin Cement Pastes by Abah Joseph Apeh

“…The PC replacement with MK induced changes in Microstructures of blended cement paste and chemical composition of hydration products. …”
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Numerical study on the effect of V-notch on the penetration of grounding incidents in stiffened plates by Adietya Berlian Arswendo, Safaraz Muhammad Wildan, Zakki Ahmad Fauzan, Mursid Ocid, Tuswan Tuswan, Iqbal Muhammad

“…Notch is a defect often appearing in ship structures, aircraft structures, bridges, welded joints, and even microstructures. The most formed notch shape is a notch with a V-like shape called a V-notch. …”
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Stress sensitivity of permeability in high-permeability sandstone sealed with microbially-induced calcium carbonate precipitation by Chenpeng Song, Derek Elsworth

“…Imaging by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) reveals the evolution of the stress sensitivity to permeability associated with the evolving microstructures after MICP-grouting. The initial precipitates of CaCO3 are dispersed on the surfaces of the quartz framework and occupy the pore space, which is initially limited in controlling and reducing the displacement between particles. …”
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Combined effect of compressing fresh concrete and curing regime on bonding performance of high strength repair mortar by Parisa Bahri, Mahmoud Naderi

“…Also, to further assess the effect of curing regime and pressure on the microstructures of HSRM, SEM images of 28-day HSRM specimens were collected. …”
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Development of an integrated microfluidic device for cell lysis and DNA purification by Elahe Jalilvand, Amir Shamloo

“…Microfluidic techniques enable the study and control of fluid behavior in microstructures, providing a fast, precise, and efficient tool for cell analysis.Nowadays, various microfluidic devices are integrated into a single platform to conduct multiple investigations within one device, minimizing costs, material waste, response time, and contamination while enhancing efficiency, portability, and automation. …”
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Comparing the Diagnostic Performance of Micro- Ultrasound-Guided Biopsy Versus Multiparametric Magnetic Resonance Imaging-Targeted Biopsy in the Detection of Clinically Significant... by Finín Cotter, Sachin Perera, Niranjan Sathianathen, Nathan Lawrentschuk, Declan Murphy, Damien Bolton

“…While traditional ultrasound systems operate at 8 to 12 MHz, micro-ultrasound operates at 29 MHz, allowing enhanced recognition of microstructures with 300% higher resolution. Micro-ultrasound can potentially identify and target in real-time suspicious lesions, improving sensitivity and the negative predictive value for clinically significant prostate cancer. …”
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Effects of human umbilical cord-derived mesenchymal stem cell therapy for cavernous nerve injury-induced erectile dysfunction in the rat model by Wei Wang, Ying Liu, Zi-Hao Zhou, Kun Pang, Jing-Kai Wang, Peng-Fei Huan, Jing-Ru Lu, Tao Zhu, Zuo-Bin Zhu, Cong-Hui Han

“…Significant changes were detected in the microstructures of various types of cells. In vivo imaging system (IVIS) analysis showed that at the 1st day, the HUC-MSCs implanted moved to the site of damage. …”
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Optimizing the mechanical properties of sustainable self-compacting concrete contains industrial by-products by using Taguchi and Grey-Taguchi methods by Mahdi Mosafer, Ali Khodabakhshian, Mansour Ghalehnovi

“…Moreover, based on grey relational grades, the microstructures of the best-performing and worst-performing mixtures among the sixteen mixtures were analyzed using Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) imaging and Energy-Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDX). …”
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Mechanical properties and disintegration behavior of EICP-reinforced sea sand subjected to drying-wetting cycles by Kai Xu, Ming Huang, Zijian Liu, Mingjuan Cui, Shuang Li

“…The disintegration tests were conducted on EICP-treated sea sand to investigate the disintegration resistance of bio-cemented samples with various cementation levels. The microstructures of samples before and after disintegration were examined to disclose the disintegration mechanisms of EICP-reinforced sea sand. …”
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