Aquafaba and Cinnamon Essential Oil for the Production of Biodegradable and Compostable Wine Vineyard Waste-Based Material by Sergio Moraga-Bustos, Yessica Rivas, Ricardo Villalobos, Marcela Jarpa-Parra

“…Four formulations were prepared, and their mechanical, physicochemical, and antifungal properties were assessed. (3) The incorporation of CEO significantly reduced water absorption, while formulations containing Aq exhibited the highest mechanical resistance, likely due to synergistic interactions between proteins and polysaccharides that modified the microstructure of cellulose fibers. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) images supported these findings. …”
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Effect of titanium dioxide (Tio2) nanoparticles on the wear rate of marine journal bearings made of composite materials by Suadad Noori Ghani, Ali Sadiq Alithari, Hala Salman Hasan

“…A scanning electron microscope (SEM) was also used to analyze the microstructure and particle distribution, and the images confirmed the optimal homogeneity of the sample and the effectiveness of the fiber and nanoparticle distribution in enhancing performance.…”
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Design of Laser Welding Parameters for Joining Ti Grade 2 and AW 5754 Aluminium Alloys Using Numerical Simulation by Mária Behúlová, Eva Babalová, Miroslav Sahul

“…The results of numerical simulation were verified by experimental temperature measurement during laser beam welding applying the TruDisk 4002 disk laser. The microstructure of produced weld joints was assessed by light microscopy and scanning electron microscopy. …”
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The durability of mechanical properties of flexible waterproofing membranes used on ventilated terraces under long term exposure to high temperatures by Barbara Francke, Ewelina Kozikowska, Ewa Sudoł, Marta Zawadzka, Vadim Griniov, Agnieszka Starzyk

“…The action mechanism of the ageing processes was investigated by analysing the microstructure of the cross-sections of the tested samples using SEM. …”
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The Effect of Steel Fiber Content on the Workability and Mechanical Properties of Slag-Based/Fly Ash-Based UHPC by Gaoyu Liao, Rui Wu, Mier He, Xiangchen Huang, Linmei Wu

“…Flowability, compressive strength, flexural behavior, impact resistance, and microstructure were evaluated. Results show that increasing fiber content significantly reduces workability, with fly ash-based mixes showing better flowability than slag-based ones. …”
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Effect of intercritical annealing time and processing route on the tensile and shear mechanical properties of dual-phase (DP) steel by Sina Mirzamohammadi, Hamed Mirzadeh, Reza Mahmudi

“…In summary, this work emphasized the importance of the processing route and close control of the intercritical annealing time for the improvement of microstructure and mechanical properties of DP steels as the flagship of advanced high-strength steels (AHSSs).…”
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Reinforced Concrete with Graphene Oxide: Techno-Economic Feasibility for Reduced Cement Usage and CO2 Emissions by D. Domínguez-Santos, P. Muñoz, J. O. Morales-Ferreiro, C. Acuña, D. E. Diaz-Droguett, Elvira Villaro

“…Concrete samples with varying GO contents underwent mechanical strength testing, as well as microstructural analysis including SEM, XPS, and Raman spectroscopy. …”
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Plasma electrolytic oxidation deposited HAp-Ta2O5 composite coatings on Ti6Al4V for biomedical applications: The importance of Ta2O5 reinforcing phase by Milad Hosseini, Jafar Khalil-Allafi, Mir Saman Safavi

“…The denser and rougher coatings were fabricated when 1.5 g/L of Ta2O5 nanoparticles were added to the solution. The favorable microstructural properties of the HAp-1.5 g/L Ta2O5 composite coating resulted in a notable improvement in the mechanical properties, i.e., >40% increase in both microhardness and bonding strength compared to HAp. …”
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Assessment of MgO and captured CO2 in deep mixing applications: Electrical properties and environmental impacts by Yizhao Liu, Songyu Liu, Guangyin Du, Yong Yang

“…Furthermore, CO2 sequestration in MgO-mixing columns is positively correlated with electrical resistivity, and the average anisotropy coefficient of 0.96 indicates good column uniformity. Microstructural analyses identify nesquehonite, dypingite/hydromagnesite, and magnesite as significant contributors to strength enhancement. …”
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High performance synthetic fiber-reinforced concrete mixed with nanoparticles: A proof-of-concept green railway sleeper product by Radhika Sridhar, Satjapan Leelatanon, Monthian Setkit, Thanongsak Imjai, Elhem Ghorbel, Boksun Kim

“…This paper investigates the effects of nanoparticles and fibers on the durability and microstructural properties of mortar and concrete, aiming to create a high-performance railway sleeper product as an alternative sustainable material in the market. …”

Transcriptomic and metabolomic analysis reveals hepatic lipid metabolism disruption in Japanese quail under polystyrene microplastics exposure by Xinxin Zhang, Lingyang Jing, Xiaoqing Pei, Qingyu Zhang, Hongfeng Zhao

“…This study underscored the importance of evaluating the chronic effects of microplastics on birds.…”
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Physical properties of Alaska pollock surimi gel as affected by emulsified level and heating rates by Van-Thi Nguyen, Emiko Okazaki

“…Physical variables such as color, water holding capacity (WHC), rheological characteristics, microstructural features, and physical attributes were used to evaluate the effects of electrical factors and oil particle dispersion on the gel qualities. …”
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Individualized surgical management of supratentorial hypertensive intracranial hemorrhage: a retrospective study using 3D Slicer and diffusion tensor imaging by Haifeng Lin, Haiyan Zhao, Jianmin Wang, Enqi Wu, Taiping An

“…Abstract Background This study aims to evaluate the outcomes of individualized surgical interventions tailored to patients with non-traumatic supratentorial intracranial hemorrhage. …”
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The effect of construction moisture content on the mechanical, shear and environmental characteristics of clay stabilized with cement and CS: A micro and macro study by Sansan Matajinimvar, Asskar Janalizadeh Choobbasti, Saman Soleimani Kutanaei

“…This study comprehensively investigated for the first time the simultaneous effects of moisture content, CS replacement ratio, and curing time on the engineering, microstructural, and environmental performance of stabilized soil. …”
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Study on Road Performance and Electrothermal Performance of Poured Conductive Asphalt Concrete by Zhenxia Li, Tengteng Guo, Yuanzhao Chen, Yu Lu, Xiangjie Niu, Xiao Yang, Lihui Jin

“…And the ice melting efficiency of poured conductive asphalt concrete was evaluated by indoor deicing test. Finally, the microstructure characteristics were analyzed by SEM. …”
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Detection of Silent Type I Choroidal Neovascular Membrane in Chronic Central Serous Chorioretinopathy Using En Face Swept-Source Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography by Magdy Moussa, Mahmoud Leila, Hagar Khalid, Mohamed Lolah

“…Purpose. To evaluate the efficacy of SS-OCTA in the detection of silent CNV secondary to chronic CSCR compared to that of FFA and SS-OCT. …”
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An Ultra-Stable Polysaccharide Gel Plugging Agent for Water Shutoff in Mature Oil Reservoirs by Yang Yang, Shuangxiang Ye, Ping Liu, Youqi Wang

“…Scanning electron microscopy revealed the formation of a three-dimensional microstructure after gelation, which contributed to the enhanced properties. …”
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Optimizing mechanical properties of recycled aggregate concrete with graphene oxide and steel fibers: A predictive approach using ANN and RSM by S. Azhagarsamy, N. Pannirselvam

“…Due to its extensive surface area and crack-bridging properties, GO improves hydration and microstructure and diminishes porosity, augmenting strength and durability. …”
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Biocompatible porous PAM/CNT nanocomposite hydrogel films for sustained drug delivery and cancer therapy by Alireza Yaghoubi, Ali Ramazani, Mika Sillanpaa, Hossein Ghasemzadeh, Elham Mohammadi

“…Field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM) analysis elucidated the microstructure and interconnected pore network of the hydrogel, highlighting their direct influence on drug loading capacity and release profile. …”
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Quantifying structural properties of forearm flexor muscles in individuals with hemiparetic cerebral palsy using diffusion tensor imaging by Divya Joshi, Alexandra Hruby, Julius P. A. Dewald, Carson Ingo

“…These findings demonstrate that decreased muscle volume and altered microstructure, as indicated by reduced diffusivity, contribute significantly to functional impairments in HCP. …”
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