Influence of Commercial Saturated Monoglyceride, Mono-/Diglycerides Mixtures, Vegetable Oil, Stirring Speed, and Temperature on the Physical Properties of Organogels by Omar Gerardo Rocha-Amador, Jose Alberto Gallegos-Infante, Qingrong Huang, Nuria Elizabeth Rocha-Guzman, Martha Rocio Moreno-Jimenez, Ruben F. Gonzalez-Laredo

“…The objective of this study was to evaluate the influence of gelator, vegetable oil, stirring speed, and temperature on the physical properties of obtained organogels. …”
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Tribocorrosion behavior of nickel-free duplex and 316L stainless steels fabricated by laser powder bed fusion in artificial seawater by Abhinav Anand, Chinmayee Nayak, Ermei Mäkilä, Zaiqing Que, Heidi Piili, Sneha Goel, Antti Salminen, Ashish Ganvir

“…In this work, nickel-free duplex stainless steel (NiFDSS) and 316L stainless steel were produced by laser powder bed fusion (PBF-LB/M) under optimized parameters, reaching 98.83 % and 99.80 % relative densities, respectively. Microstructural analysis showed transformation from fully ferritic in the as-built condition to duplex after heat treatment (950 °C/1 h, followed by water quenching) for NiFDSS. …”
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Wear Characterization and Coefficient of Friction Prediction Using a Convolutional Neural Network Model for Chromium-Coated SnSb11Cu6 Alloy by Mihail Kolev, Vladimir Petkov, Veselin Petkov, Rositza Dimitrova, Shaban Uzun, Boyko Krastev

“…The present study explores the electrodeposition of chromium coatings on SnSb11Cu6 alloys to improve their microstructural, mechanical, and tribological properties. …”
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Synthesis of eco-friendly alkali-activated materials based on incineration by-products and cigarette filters: A Novel Approach to Address Cigarette Pollution by Hamza El Fadili, Mohammed Ben Ali, Azzedine Moussadik, Mohammed El Mahi, Md Naimur Rahman, El Mostapha Lotfi

“…Moreover, a slight enhancement in thermal insulation capacity was observed (up to ∼9.28%). The microstructural analyses, encompassing XRD, FT-IR, and SEM/EDX examinations, revealed the formation of geopolymeric gels N-A-S-H and C-A-S-H in all specimens. …”
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Formulation Optimization of Liquid Rapid-Freezing Cryopreservation Solution and Its Application Effectiveness on Tilapia by Ting DUNA, Lanqing PENG, Fanwei DAI, Feiping CHEN, Zheng LUO, Qiongyao WANG, Hailin Yue, Jijun Gong, Mingqiang YE

“…The effects of the four freezing methods on tilapia quality were further investigated using low-field nuclear magnetic resonance (LF-NMR) for water distribution analysis and microscopic/SEM observations of muscle microstructure.【Result】The optimal cryoprotectant formulation comprised 20.00% ethanol, 10.19% propylene glycol, 8.00% NaCl, and 15.00% betaine (mass percentages relative to total solution). …”
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Impact of glucose metabolism on myocardial fibrosis and inflammation in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy: a cardiac MR study by Xin Peng, Xin Peng, Huaibi Huo, Zhengkai Zhao, Qiuyi Cai, Jiangyu Tian, Dandan Yang, Yao Song, Yuheng Huang, Zhuoan Li, Jin Gao

“…This retrospective study aimed to evaluate myocardial microstructural alterations, particularly fibrosis and subclinical inflammation, in HCM patients across glycemic statuses using multiparametric cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR). …”
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Kenaf/basalt fiber-reinforced epoxy matrix hybrid composites: Current trends, challenges, and future prospects in advanced material development by Palanivendhan Murugadoss, Ashish Verma, Suhas Ballal, Vijay J. Upadhye, Krishna Kumar Shukla, Priyadarshi Das, Kamakshi Priya K

“…This study aims to develop and evaluate hybrid polymer composites reinforced with kenaf and basalt fibers, focusing on enhancing mechanical strength, thermal stability, structural integrity, and antibacterial effectiveness. …”
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Morphofunctional efficacy of Phyllanthus amarus alkaloid extract on semen quality, hormonal profile and gonadal histomorphometric status in Plasmodium berghei-induced mice by Evelyn Tarela Ojugbeli, Solomon Ugochukwu Okom, Bartholomew Chukwuebuka Nwogueze, Pere-Ebi Yabrade Toloyai, Innocent Onyesom

“…Data from our study revealed that Plasmodium berghei malaria-induced infection significantly (p<0.05) increased testicular hormones of testosterone and luteinizing hormone levels were significantly (p<0.05) reduced, semen quality were compromised and the microstructural architecture of the testes were distorted. …”
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Methodological approach to development of dosimetric models of the human skeleton for beta-emitting radionuclides by M. O. Degteva, E. A. Shishkina, E. I. Tolstykh, V. I. Zalyapin, P. A. Sharagin, M. A. Smith, B. A. Napier

“…This article describes the modeling methodology which takes into account the individual variability of the macro- and microstructure of bone tissue.Materials and methods: it is proposed to model bone sites with active hematopoiesis by dividing them into small segments described by simple geometric shapes. …”
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Multishell Diffusion MRI Reflects Improved Physical Fitness Induced by Dance Intervention by Alzbeta Sejnoha Minsterova, Patricia Klobusiakova, Sylvie Kropacova, Lubomira Novakova, Lubos Brabenec, Zuzana Balazova, Roman Grmela, Alena Skotakova, Lenka Svobodova, Irena Rektorova

“…We detected associations between improved physical fitness and changes in diffusion tensor imagining (DTI) measures in the whole white matter (WM) skeleton and in the corticospinal tract and the superior longitudinal fascicle despite the fact that no significant differences in changes to the WM microstructure were found between the two groups.…”
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The effect of surface roughness on the formation of passivation layer on the A356 aluminum alloy by Jiawei Li, Dongzhu Lu, Quantong Jiang, Wenke Gao, Chaoqun Li, Qichao Zhang, Yishan Jiang, Yanliang Huang, Baorong Hou

“…These findings provided new insights into the microstructural mechanisms underlying passivation layer formation and highlighted the critical role of surface treatment in optimizing corrosion resistance.…”
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Synergistic effect of boron and chromium on phase transformations and mechanical properties of boron-alloyed cast steel after quenching and tempering by Beata Białobrzeska, Rafał Dziurka, Piotr Bała, Magdalena Lemecha, Krzysztof Ligier, Jerzy Napiórkowski

“…Two cast steels were developed: one alloyed with both chromium (0.9 wt%) and boron (0.003 wt%), and a reference material containing only boron. Microstructural analysis was performed using light microscopy, scanning electron microscopy, and transmission electron microscopy. …”
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Effects of Colemanite and Fiber Types on Strength and Water Absorption of Mortar Mixtures Containing Air-Entraining Admixture by Ayşe İrem Ozansoy, Süleyman Özen

“…Fresh-state properties (slump-flow and admixture requirements) and hardened-state properties (28-day compressive/flexural strength and water absorption) were evaluated. Selected samples underwent SEM analysis for microstructural assessment. …”
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ANFIS modelling of the strength properties of natural rubber latex modified concrete by Efiok Etim Nyah, David Ogbonna Onwuka, Joan Ijeoma Arimanwa, George Uwadiegwu Alaneme, G. Nakkeeran, Ulari Sylvia Onwuka, Chinenye Elizabeth Okere

“…Beyond these thresholds, mechanical properties declined due to matrix destabilization. Microstructural analysis using Scanning Electron Microscopy and Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy confirmed NRL’s role in reducing porosity and enhancing matrix uniformity. …”
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Sol–Gel Derived Alumina Particles for the Reinforcement of Copper Films on Brass Substrates by Samah Sasi Maoloud Mohamed, Marija M. Vuksanović, Dana G. Vasiljević-Radović, Ljiljana Janković Mandić, Radmila M. Jančić Heinneman, Aleksandar D. Marinković, Ivana O. Mladenović

“…The MMC Cu-Al₂O₃ films were synthesized electrochemically using the co-electrodeposition method. Microstructural and topographical analyses of pure (alumina-free) Cu films and the Cu films with incorporated Al₂O₃ particles were performed using FE-SEM/EDS and AFM, respectively. …”
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Integrated Mechanical and Eco-Economical Assessments of Fly Ash-Based Geopolymer Concrete by Qasim Shaukat Khan, Raja Hilal Ahmad, Asad Ullah Qazi, Syed Minhaj Saleem Kazmi, Muhammad Junaid Munir, Muhammad Hassan Javed

“…This research evaluates the mechanical properties, environmental impacts, and cost-effectiveness of Hub Coal fly ash (FA)-based geopolymer concrete (FAGPC) as a sustainable alternative to ordinary Portland cement (OPC) concrete. …”
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Development of pea protein-derived 3D foam scaffolds cross-linked with heat and tannic acid for cellular agriculture applications by Woo-Ju Kim, Yoonbin Kim, Begum Koysuren, Nitin Nitin

“…The cytocompatibility of the 3D foam scaffolds was evaluated using C2C12 myoblast cells as a model cell line. …”
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Triangular Fibrocartilage Characterization with Ultrashort Echo Time-T2* MRI: Insights from a Healthy Cohort by Sana Boudabbous, Hicham Bouredoucen, David Ferreira Branco, Stefan Sommer, Tom Hilbert, Pierre-Alexandre Poletti, Rares Salomir, Bénédicte Marie Anne Delattre

“…The higher T2* relaxation times may reflect early degeneration of the fibrocartilage microstructure, which is associated with both biomechanical factors and the aging process. …”
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Influence of palm oil ash and palm oil clinker on the properties of lightweight concrete by Bayagoob Khaled H., Zeyad Abdullah M., Amin Mohamed, Agwa Ibrahim Saad, Abd-Elrahman Mahmoud H.

“…Finally, microstructure analysis was performed. The findings revealed that employing cementitious materials, such as SF and POA, as cement replacements or POC as an aggregate substitute reduced workability. …”
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In-situ aluminum 7075 metal matrix composites development for additive friction stir deposition by Huan Ding, Selami Emanet, Saeid Zavari, Tristan D. Thai, Yehong Chen, Ehsan Bagheri, Shengmin Guo

“…The microstructure, grain size distribution, and hardness were evaluated in the as-deposited AFSD samples. …”
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