Bio‐Based Gradient Composites for 3D/4D Printing With Enhanced Mechanical, Shape Memory, and Flame‐Retardant Properties by Mohammadreza Lalegani Dezaki, Callum Branfoot, Jon Baxendale, Mahdi Bodaghi

“…Shape memory polymer composites (SMPCs) with various MM and FG combinations are printed and examined. The microstructure, mechanical properties, flammability, and shape memory characteristics of these SMPCs are evaluated. …”
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The Effect of Alginate and κ-Carrageenan on the Stability of Pickering Emulsions Stabilized by Shellac-Based Nanoparticles by Keren Delmar, Reaam Kablan, Gabriela Amiram, Carmit Shani Levi, Uri Lesmes, Havazelet Bianco-Peled

“…The stability, droplet size distribution, and microstructure of these emulsions were assessed. Fluorescence microscopy confirmed nanoparticle accumulation at the oil–water interface, which enhanced stability. …”
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Mesoporous silica nanoparticles prepared by different methods for biomedical applications: Comparative study by Mohamed M. Ashour, Mostafa Mabrouk, Islam E. Soliman, Hanan H. Beherei, Khairy M. Tohamy

“…The morphology and microstructure of silica nanoparticles were found to be dependent on the utilised method. …”
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Experimental investigation of sustainable structural concrete incorporating completely recycled fine aggregate (CRFA): from material to structural levels by Yibo Yang, Yi Zhang, Baixi Chen, Wen Yang, Wenying Guo, Hengchang Wang

“…Mechanical properties, durability, shrinkage, microstructure, and structural performance of recycled aggregate concrete (RAC) with CRFA as the sole fine aggregate were tested and compared to natural aggregate concrete (NAC) of the same strength grade. …”
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Design and Assessment of an Austenitic Stainless Alloy for Laser Powder Bed Additive Manufacturing by Mariam Assi, Julien Favre, Marcin Brykala, Franck Tancret, Anna Fraczkiewicz

“…To validate our approach, experimental tests are performed on a selected alloy composition: powder is produced by gas atomization and samples are fabricated by laser powder bed fusion. The microstructure and mechanical properties of the alloys are evaluated and its printability is compared with a commercial 316L stainless steel taken as a reference. …”
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Jingui Shenqi Wan alleviates bone loss induced by primary osteoporosis by inhibiting osteoblast pyroptosis by Yuwangxuan Qian, Yihe Yu, Fan Yang, Qixing Liang, Dan Xu, Jiaxiang Chen, Xueqin Hu

“…Results JGSQW effectively alleviates the destruction of bone microstructure and the loss of bone mass caused by estrogen deficiency, an effect that appears to be mediated by promoting osteogenesis. …”
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Rheological properties and 3D printability of SBS/CR-modified asphalt binder with C9 petroleum resin for crack filling by Yanhui Niu, Xinyu Wang, Igor Burmistrov, Dongyu Niu

“…IntroductionThis study investigates rheological behavior and 3D printability of SBS-, CR-, SBS/CR-modified asphalt binder with C9 petroleum resin (C9PR) for crack filling.MethodsThirteen types of modified asphalt binders with respective C9PR of 0 wt%, 1 wt%, 2 wt%, 3 wt% were prepared and evaluated for their microstructure, physical properties, compatibility, rheological properties, and 3D printability.ResultsThe results show that SBS, CR, and C9PR influenced significantly on rheological properties and 3D printability of modified asphalt binders. …”
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Corrosion behavior of Shape Memory Alloy in NaCl environment and recovery maintenance in Cu-Zn-Al sysytem by Andrea Brotzu, Barbara De Filippo, Stefano Natali, Laura Zortea

“…The aim of this study is to characterize the microstructure, the mechanical properties and the corrosion behavior through different kind of standard corrosion tests of this alloy and to evaluate the effect of corrosion damage on the shape memory recovery capability through a combination of corrosion and thermos-mechanical cyclic test and SEM observation …”
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Corrosion Resistance of Ni - WS₂ Coating on X100 Steel Surface in Oilfield Produced Water by ZHAO Jie, LIU Yi-da, WANG Lei, CHEN Xing-guang, WU Wen-hui, GU Yan-hong, YANG Zi-hao

“…The electrochemical performance of coatings was investigated after being soaked in the corrosion solution at 60 ℃ and 0.6 m/s for 24 hours. The microstructure before and after corrosion as well as the thickness of the coating were observed by scanning electron microscope (SEM). …”
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Mathematical modelling and morphological properties of thin layer oven drying of Vernonia amygdalina leaves by O.R. Alara, N.H. Abdurahman, O.A. Olalere

“…Thus, drying conditions had effects on microstructure of Vernonia amygdalina leaves. Keywords: Drying, Mathematical models, Morphology, Vernonia amygdalina…”
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A Comprehensive Review of Sustainable Geopolymer Concrete Using Palm Oil Clinker: Environmental and Engineering Aspects by Khamees N. Abdulhaleem, Hussein M. Hamada, Ahmed I. Osman, Salim T. Yousif, Ali M. Humada, Ali Majdi

“…The lack of appropriate alternative coarse and fine aggregates essential in concrete production is one of the critical issues faced by the construction industry. This review evaluates its environmental benefits, chemical and physical attributes, and influence on GPC's microstructure. …”
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Sustainable geopolymer footpath block using kaolin mining waste as fine aggregate with bagasse fly ash and coal fly ash as precursor by Kitisak Vongsook, Aroondet Boonsung, Itthikorn Phummiphan, Suksun Horpibulsuk, Veena Phunpeng, Teerasak Yaowarat, Kanchana Hiranwatthana, Arul Arulrajah

“…The mechanical characteristics of the footpath blocks were evaluated by testing compressive and flexural strengths, and water absorption. …”
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Electrospun poly-(L-lactide) scaffold enriched with GO-AuNPs nanocomposite stimulates skin tissue reconstruction via enhanced cell adhesion and controlled growth factors release by Michał Pruchniewski, Barbara Strojny-Cieślak, Paweł Nakielski, Katarzyna Zawadzka, Kaja Urbańska, Daniel Rybak, Anna Zakrzewska, Marta Grodzik, Ewa Sawosz

“…Comprehensive characterization assessed the scaffolds’ microstructural, elemental, thermal, and mechanical properties. …”
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Preparation and Performance Characterization of Warm-Mix Rejuvenated Bioasphalt by Zhu Zhang, Jiusu Li, Zhenjun Duan, Shuaipeng Zhang, Menglei Lou

“…The resultant PG grades of WBA blended with 40% and 70% aged asphalt were PG 64-34 and PG 70-22, respectively. Microstructure and surface morphology analysis showed carbonyl absorption peaks with high rejuvenation and surface-crack repair potential for the WBA over the control asphalt that was evaluated in the study.…”
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Pulsed Radiofrequency Relieves Neuropathic Pain by Repairing the Ultrastructural Damage of Chronically Compressed Dorsal Root Ganglion by Xuelian Li, Ying Yang, Dong Huang, Jiahui Ma, Yuzhao Huang

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Effect of Glycosylation Modification on the Structure of Chickpea Protein Isolate and Functional Properties by Weiyi JIA, Tiantian LI, Siyu ZHENG, Chen CHEN, Yangyi XIA

“…In this study, the glycosylation reaction was carried out with CPI and xylo-oligosaccharides (XOS) as substrates to evaluate the effects of different reaction conditions on the glycosylation reaction process, and to determine the effects of different heating times (0~150 min) on the grafting degree, browning degree, surface hydrophobicity, microstructure, solubility, emulsifying activity, and antioxidant activity of the glycosylated product (CPIX). …”
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Verification of Interaction Between Cl⁻ Erosion and Carbonation in Marine Concrete by Maohua Zhang, Lin Du, Ronghua Xu

“…Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) is employed to examine the microstructure of the concrete, elucidating the interplay between Cl⁻ erosion and carbonation. …”
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Densification of CuO-ZrO2 Nanocomposites by Flash Sintering by Zeynep Çetinkaya

“…The CuO/ZrO2 NCPs pellet was successfully produced with the lower sintering temperature (673 oC) and duration (60 seconds) by FS under a current density of 50 mA/mm2, and electric field (100 V/cm). The microstructure and density of the pellets produced from CS and FS experiments were evaluated. …”
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Research of regimes of applying coats by the method of plasma electrolytic oxidation on Ti-6Al-4V by Б.К. Рахадилов, Д.Р. Байжан, Ж.Б. Сагдолдина, К. Торебек

“…Plasma electrolytic oxidation was carried out in electrolytes with different chemical compositions and the effect of the electrolyte on the macro-and microstructure, pore size, phase composition and wear resistance of coatings was estimated. …”
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The effect of adding ZrO2 nanoparticles on the transverse strength and hardness of microwave-cured acrylic and heat-cured acrylic denture base materials by Marwah M. Shehab, Radhwan Himmadi Hasan, Rana Rabee Aziz

“…Attenuated total reflectance–Fourier transform infrared (ATR-FTIR) spectroscopy was used to analyze the microstructure. The samples were prepared following the manufacturer’s instructions for each material. …”
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