Probiotic fermented almond “milk” as an alternative to cow-milk yoghurt by Neus Bernat, Maite Chafera, Amparo Chiralt, Chelo Gonzalez-Martınez

“…The beverage was homogenised by applying 62, 103 and 172 MPa (MF1, MF2 and MF3 respectively); MF3 was also combined with two different heat treatments (85 °C-30 min (LH) and 121 °C-15 min (HH)). Both microstructure and colloidal stability were analysed in all the processed samples to select the most suitable treatment with which to obtain a stable product. …”
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Investigation of crack propagation in the surface white layer of rail steel by A. Yu. Perelygina, V. Yu. Konyukhov, A. E. Balanovskii

“…The paper is devoted to the evaluation of cracking of white layers formed on the surface of the rail while in operation. …”
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Topography and Atomic Structure Investigations Of (100) Cleavage Surface of In4Se3 Layered Crystals by P.V. Galiy, T.M. Nenchuk, I.R. Yarovets

“…The atomic microstructure and crystallography of (100) surfaces of In4Se3 layered crystals obtained by cleavage in situ were studied by the methods of scanning tunneling and atomic force microscopies (STM, AFM) and low energy electron diffraction (LEED) for reflection. …”
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Experimental study on silty sand contains environmental and friendly construction materials and long-term and short-term Behavior: Micro and macro study by Mahmoud Ghazavi, Mobina Taslimi Paein Afrakoti

“…Additionally, ultrasonic pulse velocity (UPV) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) tests examined the microstructure of the improved soil. Results showed that the optimum PG and KF contents were 2.5 % and 1 % by soil weight, respectively. …”
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The Effect of Grouper Bone Nano-Calcium (GBN) and Medium-Chain Triglyceride (MCT) Supplementation on the Ovariectomized Rats by Pipin Kusumawati, Yudi Pranoto, Priyanto Triwitono, Fourier Dzar Eljabbar Latief

“…The test parameters conducted encompassed the evaluation of the rat’s body weight, levels of calcium, phosphorus, and alkaline phosphatase in rat blood serum, examination of the microstructure of rat tibiae by histomorphometry and femora bones by means of 3D micro-CT image analysis, and assessment of the strength of rat femora bones by the three-point bending. …”
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PREPARATION AND ACELLULAR IN-VITRO BIOACTIVITY OF SOLID STATE SINTERED 45S5 BIOACTIVE CERAMICS USING BIO-WASTES AS ALTERNATIVE RESOURCES FOR BIOMEDICAL APPLICATIONS by Seun S. OWOEYE, Segun M. ABEGUNDE, Yinusa Daniel LAMID

“…Selected samples were immersed inside prepared simulated body fluid (SBF – pH 7.4) at 37 °C for 5, 9, and 18h respectively. Physical, microstructure and phase evaluation were conducted to examine the developed bio-ceramic. …”
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Creation of Beta Crystal Structure in Random Polypropylene with the Help of Pimelic Acid-Based Nucleator: the Role of Nucleator Addition Method and the Presence of Isotactic Polypr... by H. Ghorbani, R. Bagheri

“…A transmission optical microscope  was employed to examine the microstructure of the samples. Tensile and impact tests were performed to examine the mechanical behavior of the samples. …”
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Eggshell powder as a mineral source for calcium fortification of brownie by Arman Esmaeili, Mohsen Barzegar, Amir Pouya Ghandehari Yazdi, Amin Karimi

“…Scanning electron microscopy images indicated that ESP influenced the microstructure of the brownies, revealing a more pronounced disruption compared to control and SCC samples. …”
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Sustainable multifunctional biochar-based cementitious composites for carbon sequestration, energy storage, and smart infrastructure applications: A review by Hilal Khan, Zamil Bin Zahid, Fazal Hussain, Junaid Ahmad, Rao Arsalan Khushnood

“…The review covers biochar's impact on flow properties, hydration kinetics, mechanical characteristics, durability performance, and smart functionalities including self-sensing, electromagnetic interference shielding, and energy storage capabilities. Microstructural analyses using advanced characterization techniques reveal the mechanisms underlying biochar's effects on cement matrix development. …”
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Time series analysis of ex-vivo ischemia-reperfused heart using Q-space imaging by Genki Ichihara, Junichi Hata, Daisuke Nakashima, Kyohei Daigo, Kazuhisa Sugai, Yuji Iwasawa, Motoaki Sano, Masaya Nakamura, Hideyuki Okano, Kazuki Sato, Yoshinori Katsumata

“…Abstract In the evaluation of myocardial infarction, cardiac MRI remains problematic in terms of sensitivity and quantitativeness. …”
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Experimental investigation on gas permeability characteristics and durability aspects of concrete with construction joint by Yun-Kyung Lee, Ji-Hyun Kim, Chul-Woo Chung, Hojae Lee, Do-Gyeum Kim, Eun-A. Seo

“…This study was designed to address this knowledge gap by performing experimental investigation on mechanical property, gas permeability, chloride ion penetration, and carbonation of concrete with construction joint. Microstructural observation around the construction joint was performed, and the effect of gauze used to reinforce construction joint was evaluated. …”
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Effect of Amorphous Si₃N₄ Nanoparticles on the Infrared Transmittance of α-Al₂O₃ by Mahdi Darabi, Ehsan Mohammad Sharifi, Reza Vafaie, Akbar Eshaghi, Mohammad Reza Loghman Estraki

“…The microstructural and optical characteristics of the samples were then analyzed using X-ray diffraction, field emission scanning electron microscopy and infrared spectroscopy.Results: The findings indicated that the incorporation of Si3N4 nanoparticles (0.1 wt%) and a dispersing agent (2 wt%) led to an enhancement in infrared transmittance, with a maximum achieved of 85% within the 5–6 µm wavelength range. …”
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An investigation of the effect of cryo-cooling on natural frequency and wear properties of ageable Al alloys by Arslan Rıdvan, Atlihan Gökmen, Aksöz Sinan

“…Pin on disc test equipment was utilized to observe the wear performance of the Al alloys and field emission scanning electron microscope was used to go in depth about microstructural evaluations. For the determination of the natural frequency of the Al alloys designed with different tapered angles from 0° to 1°, vibration test equipment was used. …”
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CFD and Statistical Analysis of the Impact of Surface Physical Parameters on the Thermal Resistance of Layered Partitions in ETICS Systems by Arkadiusz Urzędowski, Andrzej Sachajdak, Arkadiusz Syta, Jacek Zaburko

“…In the article, the authors attempted to analyze the impact of such materials factors as surface emissivity, surface roughness, air gap thickness, and type of concrete on heat transport in the microstructure of vertical multilayer building walls. …”
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Upcycling waste glass bottles as a binder within engineered cementitious composites (ECCs): Experimental investigation and environmental impact assessment by Avik Kumar Das, Jiacheng Xiao

“…GP-ECC and SBM-GP-ECC mixes achieved notable reductions in CO2 (∼8–10 %) emission and costs other ecological impacts, but such effects is a function of the location outperforming normal concrete and GP-concrete by up to 100x in tensile and durability properties. By systematically evaluating mechanical, rheological, durability, and microstructural properties, this study establishes a robust foundation for future research and practical deployment of GP-marine ECCs derived from waste materials, contributing to circular economy strategies and the development of cleaner, high-performance construction materials.…”
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A study of performance characteristics of combined waste polymer enhanced bitumen on hot and warm mix asphaltic concretes by L. O. Salami, I. O. Ameen, M. A. Tijani, M. A. Kareem, A. A. Bello

“…Marshall quotient and Microstructural properties of the HMA and WMA concrete samples were evaluated. …”
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Comparative Analysis on Carbon Mitigation by High-Temperature Lithium Adsorption Systems by Hong Du, Jiaqi Ruan, Yunlin Li, Changlei Qin

“…Phase composition and microstructural analysis identify lithium carbonate and metal oxides as primary products, and microstructural sintering was observed during cycling. …”
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Quantitative and Computational Spinal Imaging in Neurodegenerative Conditions and Acquired Spinal Disorders: Academic Advances and Clinical Prospects by Mary Clare McKenna, Jana Kleinerova, Alan Power, Angela Garcia-Gallardo, Ee Ling Tan, Peter Bede

“…<b>Conclusions:</b> Quantitative spinal cord imaging studies have demonstrated the feasibility to reliably appraise structural, microstructural, diffusivity, and metabolic spinal cord alterations. …”
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Caracterización del envejecimiento de tuberías de vapor de centrales térmicas empleando el efecto Barkhausen//Characterization of steam pipes ageing degree from power plants using... by Frank de los Reyes-Rodríguez, Julio Capó-Sanchez, Eduardo Franco-Fidalgo, Gonzalo de Diego-Velasco

“…<br />_______________________________________________________________________________</p> <p class="TituloResumen">Abstract</p> <p class="Resumen">In this paper, an ageing degree characterization of 12Cr1MoV steel using two method of magnetic Barkhausen noise is developed. A study of the microstructural evolution during ageing at operated conditions (15MPa, 550ºC) from 100000 h up to 150000 h was carried out using optic and scanning electron microscopy techniques. …”
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MICROMECHANICAL CHARACTERIZATION OF CEMENT PASTE MODIFIED BY NANOCLAYS by Vojtěch Zacharda, Jiří Němeček

“…This work deals with the comparison of micromechanical properties and microstructure of cement pastes with additives used in concrete to reduce the lateral pressure on the formwork. …”
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