Structural integrity and hybrid ANFIS-PSO modeling of the corrosion rate of ductile irons in different environments by Ukoba K., Akinribide O.J., Adeleke O.

“…The influence of microstructure on the corrosion resistance of three DI specimens was investigated. …”
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Vacuum semi-continuous induction melting for large-scale fabrication of titanium ingots by Weidong Li, Mingjie Wang, Hao Jiang, Minghan Sun, Xuan Luo, Xuna Shi, Chao Zhao, Ning Li

“…The results reveal remarkable uniformity in the elemental distribution and microstructural evolution of the fabricated ingots, with maximum compositional deviations limited to 0.102 wt% for Al and 0.088 wt% for V. …”
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Texture multi-polarization and its impact on mechanical anisotropy in Mg-10Gd alloy by Dongsheng Han, Cai Chen, Benoit Beausir, Zhonghua Du, Sen Yang, Mingchuan Wang, Rui Ren, Fengjian Shi, Yuli Zhou, Wei Chen, Werner Skrotzki, Zhangzhi Shi, Laszlo S. Toth

“…A multipolar texture distribution was successfully achieved through the ES process, including basal textures (<10-10> or <2-1-10> || extrusion direction (ED)), shear-induced B fiber texture (basal plane || shear plane), C-texture (<0001> || ED) and “Rare Earth” texture (c-axis || shear direction). The evolution of microstructure and mechanical properties of the processed samples under tension and compression were thoroughly investigated. …”
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Tailoring the Anisotropic Oxygen Transport Properties in Bulk Ceramic Membranes Based on a Ruddlesden–Popper Oxide by Applying Magnetic Fields by Giamper Escobar Cano, Motohide Matsuda, Zhijun Zhao, Frank Steinbach, Bernd Breidenstein, Hilke Petersen, Andreas Graff, Marc Widenmeyer, Anke Weidenkaff, Armin Feldhoff

“…Without the magnetic field, a non‐textured bulk membrane is formed. The microstructure and texture of the ceramic membranes are meticulously analyzed using advanced techniques, including X‐ray diffraction, scanning and transmission electron microscopy, as well as related methods. …”
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Insight into the nanoscale strengthening mechanism of polycrystalline iron implanted by Cr ions by Tingting Jiang, Jinyuan Tang, Jiuyue Zhao, Yihao Ling, Yelin Zeng

“…Based on the molecular dynamics (MD) method, the paper aims to explore the nanoscale mechanisms of the polycrystalline iron implanted by Cr ions. The microstructural evolution under implantation is analyzed, and the mechanical properties of different models under nanoindentation are studied. …”
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Development of a novel constitutive model incorporating phase transformation and dynamic recrystallization effects for laser-assisted machining of Ti6Al4V alloy by Binbin Xu, Xin Liu, Hongguang Liu, Shijia Shi, Yuyang Tang, Jun Zhang

“…These results not only enhance our theoretical understanding of microstructural evolution under extreme conditions but also provide practical guidelines for optimizing machining parameters in high-performance manufacturing systems.…”
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Advanced Magnetic Resonance Imaging for Early Diagnosis and Monitoring of Movement Disorders by Emmanuel Ortega-Robles, Benito de Celis Alonso, Jessica Cantillo-Negrete, Ruben I. Carino-Escobar, Oscar Arias-Carrión

“…This narrative review presents a comprehensive overview of their applications in this field, offering an updated perspective on their potential for early diagnosis, disease monitoring, and therapeutic evaluation. Emerging MRI modalities such as neuromelanin-sensitive imaging, diffusion-weighted imaging, magnetization transfer imaging, and relaxometry provide sensitive biomarkers that can detect early microstructural degeneration, iron deposition, and connectivity disruptions in key regions like the substantia nigra. …”
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High-temperature plasticity improvement by La addition during crack inhibition in laser powder bed fusion fabricated Haynes 230 by You Wang, Wei Guo, Huaixue Li, Hongyang Cui, Peipei Han, Dong Zhao, Shijian Li, Yulong Li, Shuai Huang, Hongqiang Zhang

“…This study investigates the high-temperature performance of Laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) – Haynes 230 alloy with trace La addition, addressing the issue of high-temperature ductility loss and establishing the relationship between microstructural evolution and mechanical properties at elevated temperatures. …”
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Improving the water-holding and gelation properties of egg white by glycosylation and alkaline heating by Yang Ye, Xinyue Gou, Guixiang Jia, Jingyu Xiang, Anjiao Li, Yang Wang

“…The glycosylation reaction facilitated a structural transition in the proteins, characterized by the conversion of β-sheets into random coils. Microstructural analysis indicated a shift from an ordered yet loose and porous architecture to a disordered, heterogeneous lamellar structure. …”
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Unlocking the potential of trace cobalt in Ni-based superalloys: A molecular dynamics study on dislocation behavior and high-temperature stability by Huicong Dong, Yinghao Chen, Dayong Wu, Haikun Ma, Zhihao Feng, Ru Su

“…These findings offer valuable insights for optimizing the composition and microstructural design of Ni-based single crystal superalloys.…”
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Local plastic deformation in the vicinity of topologically close-packed phases in a Ni-based single crystal superalloy by Sangwon Lee, Jeonghyeon Do, Baig Gyu Choi, Ujjval Bansal, Christoph Kirchlechner, Pyuck-Pa Choi, Subin Lee

“…This study sheds light on the intricate interplay between TCP phase formation, microstructural evolution, and mechanical properties in Ni-based superalloys offering valuable insights into the role of the TCP phases.…”
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GH4096 superalloy high-temperature oxidation and corrosion behaviors by Amin Wang, Jingjie Dai, Rui Fu, Hongxia Zhang, Caixia Sun, Dan Li

“…To evaluate the stability and adaptability in complex marine environments, high-temperature oxidation, hot corrosion with NaCl–Na2SO4 deposits, and high-low temperature alternating corrosion behaviors of GH4096 superalloy were investigated in this work, along with the microstructure evolution and corrosion kinetics. …”
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Comparison of Various Nitriding Process of M 50 NiL Steel by B. Venkatesh, C. Antil Kumar Reddy, M.S.K. Deepak, M. Roy

“…In view of the above, M 50 NiL steel was nitrided by the processes mentioned above. Microstructural characteristics, mechanical properties, sliding wear response in unidirectional and reciprocation mode were evaluated. …”
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TiN-containing high-heat-input welding steels: Optimizing Ti/N ratio and precipitation temperature for enhanced low-temperature impact toughness in coarse-grained heat-affected zon... by Junjie Hao, Chao Wang, Hua Duan, Zhu Yan, Guo Yuan, Guo-dong Wang

“…The effects of Ti/N ratio and TiN precipitation temperature on particle stability, austenite grain refinement, microstructural evolution, and low-temperature impact toughness were systematically investigated through in situ observations via high-temperature confocal laser scanning microscopy, thermodynamic modeling, and scanning electron microscopy. …”
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Predictive modeling and degradation mechanisms of rubber sealing materials under stress-thermal oxidative aging for long-term sealing performance by Long Chen, Jie Ren, Yuan Wang

“…Additionally, degradation mechanisms were investigated using Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) and Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), revealing significant molecular-level oxidation, polymer chain scission, crosslink degradation, and the emergence of microstructural defects such as cracks and interfacial debonding. …”
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Oxygen boost transepithelial corneal collagen crosslinking: 2-year ultrastructural results by Valentine Saunier, Pierre Legout, Nathalie Thiery, Pierre Fournie, David Touboul

“…All patients who underwent surgery had an evaluation preoperatively, between 1 and 3 mo postoperatively, and at 6, 12 and 24 mo postoperatively.Biomechanical (Corvis ST), topographical (CASIA-2), and microstructural changes (using In Vivo Confocal Microscopy and Anterior Segment OCT) following this new technique were assessed. …”
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Performance Study and Reliability Analysis of Desert Sand Concrete Under FTC by Yun Luo, Ruichen Zhang, Yanping Wu, Zhiqiang Li

“…Moreover, the damage mechanism of DSC was discussed via microstructural analysis. The results indicated that as the FTCs increased, the mass loss rate of concrete increased, while the RDEM and compressive strength decreased. …”
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Assessment of Mechanical Properties of Soil-Lime-Crude Oil-Contaminated Soil Blend Using Regression Model for Sustainable Pavement Foundation Construction by Gregory C. Ezeokpube, Isiguzo Edwin Ahaneku, George Uwadiegwu Alaneme, Imoh Christopher Attah, Roland Kufre Etim, Bamidele Charles Olaiya, Iberedem Monday Udousoro

“…The contaminated soil was treated with 6.5% lime and 0–20% crude oil contaminated materials obtained from oil exploration sites in North-Eastern Nigeria and per standard test method for laboratory evaluation of consistency limits, compaction properties, California bearing ratio (CBR), and microstructural and mineralogical assessments. …”
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Signal enhancement in X-ray Talbot interferometry with a pair of concave and convex parabolic phase gratings by Atsushi Momose, Pouria Zangi, Pascal Meyer, Martin Börner, Shinji Kobayashi, Yichen Fang, Ryosuke Ueda, Yoshichika Seki

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Development and functional characterization of melissa essential oil fortified k-carrageenan-based active packaging films by Saurabh Bhatia, Muhammad Jawad, Ahmed Al-Harrasi, Yasir Abbas Shah, Talha Shireen Khan, Esra Koca, Levent Yurdaer Aydemir, Dinu Thomas Thekkuden, Faisal Imam, Naif Al-Harbi

“…Overall, the results indicate a relatively consistent microstructure. The thermal analysis revealed that the increase in MEO concentration leads to a noticeable improvement in the film's thermal stability.…”
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