Investigation of the features of the structural organization of inulin and analysis of the possibilities of its application by V. A. Byzov, V. V. Litvyak, N. D. Lukin, V. V. Shilov, Yu. F. Roslyakov, J. K. Irmatova

“…Photography (macro photography) was carried out using a SONY NEX-5N camera (Thailand). The microstructure was studied using an Olympus CX41RF light microscope (magnification 40, 100 and 400 times), ALTRA 20 Soft Imaging Sistem camera (Japan). …”
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The influence of cutting speed and feed rate in surface integrity of aisi 1045//Influencia de la velocidad de corte y la velocidad de avance en la integridad superficial del acero... by Mario Jacas-Cabrera, Tania Rodríguez-Moliner, José Luís Lopes-Da Silveira

“…From the analysis of the microstructure was feasible to observe the tertiary deformation zone due to the machining process. …”
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Safety analysis of specialty-steel slag used as rubber functional filler by Hao ZHANG, Hai-li LI, Qing GAO, Cheng CHEN

“…Then we conducted tests to determine the internal exposure index, external exposure index, stability, tensile strength, tear strength, elongation at break, shore A hardness, limiting oxygen index, burnout time, leaching concentration of heavy metals, mineral composition, particle size distribution, heat conductivity coefficient, pore structure, chemical composition, microstructure, and thermal stability of the composites. …”
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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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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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Bicomponent ZnO-Ag janus nanoparticles with high antitumor activity <I>in vitro</I> by O. V. Bakina, V. R. Zhou, M. I. Lerner

“…Among the main physicochemical properties that affect the antitumor activity of nanoparticles, one can distinguish their size and distribution of components inside the particle or their microstructure, however, these aspects are currently poorly understood.The aim of this study is the synthesis of ZnO-Ag nanoparticles using electrical explosive of wire technology and the in vitro study of the antitumor activity of NPs against breast ductal adenocarcinoma MCF-7 (ATCC HTB-22) and the HeLa cell line isolated from a cervical tumor.Material and Methods. …”
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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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Study on Hygroscopic Swelling and Dehumidification Cracking Characteristics of Expansive Soil under Acid Rain and Cyclic Drying-Wetting by Jin Chang, Jie Xiao, Jian-Qing Jiang, Rui Zhang, Xi-Long Kuang, Ming Lei, He-Ping Yang

“…Furthermore, the changes of the microstructure and mineral composition of the expansive soil after cyclic drying-wetting of acid rain were analyzed by using the scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and X-ray diffraction (XRD) tests. …”
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Structural characterization and bioactivity evaluation of a soluble polysaccharide (PCHP-1A) from Polygonatum cyrtonema Hua: antioxidant and α-glucosidase inhibitory activities by Lunbin Xia, Cunwu Chen, Shaoshuai Bi, Yafei Zhang, Naidong Chen, Jing Feng

“…PCHP-1A exhibited a compact and curly spherical molecule conformation, and SEM analysis revealed its smooth, porous, clastic or lamellar microstructure. Comprehensive FT-IR, GC–MS, and 1D/2D NMR analyses indicated that the main chain of PCHP-1A consists of → 1)-β-d-Fruf-(2 → , → 1,6)-β-d-Fruf-(2 → , and → 6)-α-d-Glcp, with branch chains primarily composed of β-d-Fruf-(2 → linked at the O-6 position of → 1,6)-β-d-Fruf-(2 →. …”
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Mesenchymal Stem Cell Secretome Effectiveness in Healing Chronic Tendon Injury: Procollagen Analysis and Histopathology in Rat Tendons by Sam ADP, Warsinggih W, Usman MA, Johan MP, Suroto H, Saleh MR, Sakti M, Zainuddin AA, Mubarak AF

“…Histopathological analysis showed no significant differences in collagen alignment or angiogenesis between treatment and control groups.Conclusion: The MSC secretome, particularly the combination of TDSCs and ASCs, may accelerate collagen Type I synthesis and improve tendon microstructure. This suggests their potential for treating chronic tendon injuries. …”
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Effect of Achieving Sustained SDAI Remission on Erosion Healing in Early Rheumatoid Arthritis - A One-year Prospective HR-pQCT Study by Qihan Wu, Ho So, Tsz-Ho Cheng, Yingzhao Jin, Sze-Lok Lau, Lai-shan Tam

“…High-resolution peripheral quantitative CT (HR-pQCT) is a novel technique for detailed bone microstructure analysis allowing volumetric assessment of bone erosions. …”
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The effect of micro silica fume (MSF) content on pore fractal dimension (PFD) and mechanical properties of self-consolidating concrete by Tao Luo, Cheng Hua, Li Li, Tianqi Zhang, Xiaochun Lu, Leo Gu Li, Sahar A. Mostafa

“…High-purity MSF refines the microstructure more effectively owing to its increased silica content and reactivity, thereby reducing porosity and improving mechanical properties, such as compressive and tensile strength. …”
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The Validation of an Experimental Model in Wistar Female Rats to Study Osteopenia and Osteoporosis by Artur Lage Pedroso, Raul Canal, Sergio Alexandre Gehrke, Eleani Maria da Costa, Antonio Scarano, Fernanda Barchesi Zanelatto, André Antonio Pelegrine

“…The objective of this study was to validate an experimental model for establishing cases of decreased bone density that allows for the creation of different levels of severity of mineral loss and changes in bone microstructure. <b>Materials and Methods:</b> Twenty female Wistar rats, 12 weeks old and with a body weight ranging from 300 to 400 g, were used in this study. …”
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In-situ synthesis of Al-Si/SiC nanocomposite via combined mechanical milling and sintering by Ali Nourozi, Shahram Raygan, Mahmoud Heydarzadeh Sohi

“…Phase formation and microstructure evolution were investigated by XRD, SEM, EDS, and HRTEM analyses. …”
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Probabilistic Modelling of Fatigue Behaviour of 51CrV4 Steel for Railway Parabolic Leaf Springs by Vítor M. G. Gomes, Felipe K. Fiorentin, Rita Dantas, Filipe G. A. Silva, José A. F. O. Correia, Abílio M. P. de Jesus

“…The present investigation aims to provide a fatigue resistance prediction model encompassing the HCF and VHCF regions for the fatigue design of railway wagon leaf springs, or even for other components made of 51CrV4 with a tempered martensitic microstructure.…”
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Hydrate-melt electrolyte design for aqueous aluminium-bromine batteries with enhanced energy-power merits by Xingyuan Chu, Jingwei Du, Jiaxu Zhang, Xiaodong Li, Xiaohui Liu, Yongkang Wang, Johannes Hunger, Ahiud Morag, Jinxin Liu, Quanquan Guo, Dongqi Li, Yu Han, Mischa Bonn, Xinliang Feng, Minghao Yu

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Social anxiety disorder and antibodies against glial cells in the cerebrospinal fluid by Judith Weiser, Alexander Rau, Katharina von Zedtwitz, Bernd Feige, Kathrin Nickel, Simon J. Maier, Raphael J. Dressle, Nils Venhoff, Ludger Tebartz van Elst, Miriam A. Schiele, Katharina Domschke, Harald Prüss, Dominique Endres

“…No clear pathology was noted in conventional magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), voxel-based morphometry, and cerebral blood flow. Diffusion microstructure imaging (DMI) revealed a substantial reduction of the intraneurite volume fraction in the cerebellar gray and white matter. …”
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Enhancing the nutritional profile of purple sweet potato flour through fermentation with Lactiplantibacillus plantarum InaCC B157: A functional food perspective by Tiurma Pasaribu, Yati Sudaryati Soeka, Novik Nurhidayat, Suciatmih Suciatmih, Titin Yulinery, Evi Triana, Tri Ratna Sulistiyani, Ninik Setyowati, Desty Dwi Sulistyowati, Dwi Ningsih Susilowati

“…Fermented Ipomoea batatas flour (FIB) and unfermented Ipomoea batatas flour (UIB) samples were analyzed for amino acid, mineral, and fatty acid content, along with vitamins A and C, dietary fiber, antioxidants, and bioactive compounds. Microstructure was examined using scanning electron microscopy (SEM). …”
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Osteogenic potential of calcium silicate-doped iron oxide nanoparticles versus calcium silicate for reconstruction of critical-sized mandibular defects: An experimental study in do... by Said K. Taha, Mohamed A. Abdel Hamid, Esmat M.A. Hamzawy, Sayed H. Kenawy, Gehan T. El-Bassyouni, Elham A. Hassan, Heba E. Tarek

“…Design: CS-doped Fe2O3 was prepared; morphological and microstructure identification of nanoparticles were made. …”
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Photoelectron Spectroscopy Study of the Optical and Electrical Properties of Cr/Cu/Mn Tri-Doped Bismuth Niobate Pyrochlore by Nadezhda A. Zhuk, Nikolay A. Sekushin, Maria G. Krzhizhanovskaya, Artem A. Selutin, Aleksandra V. Koroleva, Ksenia A. Badanina, Sergey V. Nekipelov, Olga V. Petrova, Victor N. Sivkov

“…Fd-3m:2, 10.4724 Å) containing transition element atoms—chromium, manganese and copper in equimolar amounts—was synthesized for the first time using the solid-phase reaction method. The microstructure of the ceramics is grainless and has low porosity. …”
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