Hydrothermal-calcination synthesis of lithium orthosilicate microspheres for high-temperature CO2 capture by Xicheng Wang, Wentao Xia, Xianda Sun, Yuandong Yang, Xiaohan Ren, Yingjie Li

“…The LiOH@Li2SiO3 precursor could not only maintain the microstructure but also reduce the Li4SiO4 generation temperature, thus improving the morphology as well as the purity of obtained Li4SiO4 microspheres. …”
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Thermal Conductivity of Sustainable Earthen Materials Stabilized by Natural and Bio-Based Polymers: An Experimental and Statistical Analysis by Rizwan Shoukat, Marta Cappai, Giorgio Pia, Tadeusz Kubaszek, Roberto Ricciu, Łukasz Kolek, Luca Pilia

“…A scanning electron microscope was employed to examine the microstructure of bio-stabilized earthen materials from the samples. …”
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Performance enhancement and mechanism analysis of low-carbon cement-stabilized macadam based on vibratory mixing method by Mengzhen Zhao, Hao Liu, Quanlei Wang, Mingbin Wang, Zhongda Chen, Xuancang Wang

“…The microstructure and cement dispersion uniformity in CSM were analyzed via SEM and EDTA testing. …”
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Improving mechanical performance and reducing CO2 emissions of cement-based composites via one-step synthesis of highly dispersed flake g-C3N4 by Jiaqian Pang, Yangrui Wang, Lingjie Jiang, Haijie He, Bin Wang, Yufei Gao

“…The highly dispersible F-CN is more favorable for accelerating cement hydration and refining the microstructure. Compared with the control and B-CN groups, F-CN increases the 28-day compressive strength of cement paste specimens by 8.65 % and 16.90 %, respectively. …”
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Effect of double aging treatment on the tribological properties of 15-5PH coating on 17-4PH stainless steel by laser cladding by Hongxi Chen, Yanbin Du, Qiang Liang, Wensheng Ma, Jian Tu

“…The effects of both the first and second aging processes on the phase, microstructure, microhardness, and wear resistance of the cladded layer are investigated. …”
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A comprehensive report of the clinical and mutational profiles of 30 Iranian malignant infantile osteopetrosis patients by Akbar Amirfiroozy, Maryam Naghinejad, Azim Rezamand, Hamid Farhangi, Zahra Golchehre, Hossein Jalali, Mohammad Taheri, Mohammad Keramatipour

“…This study aimed to evaluate the clinical symptoms and genetic causes of 30 patients (probands) who suffered from malignant infantile osteopetrosis, a subtype of this disorder. …”
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Effects of Packaging Methods and Wheat Varieties on Starch Aging in Wine-brewed Steamed Bread during Storage by Xiaoyuan LIU, Qiuyi CHEN, Jiaxin SUN, Hongfei YU, jianqiu TU, Nan XIA

“…The changes in moisture, texture characteristics, starch order, microstructure, and sensory quality during the storage period were analyzed. …”
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Investigating fretting wear behavior of LPBF processed AlSi10Mg alloy under variable frequency and heat treatment conditions by Rashmi Saragur Nanjundaiah, Shrikantha Sasihithlu Rao, K. Praveenkumar, Chithirai Pon Selvan, T. Ram Prabhu, S. Sahay, Geetha Manivasagam, Arunkumar Shettigar, G.C. Manjunath Patel

“…Results indicated that the as-built samples exhibited superior resistance against fretting wear across all tested frequencies, a phenomenon attributed to their refined microstructure and higher dislocation density (FWHM: 0.213). …”
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Comprehensive characterization of tobacco-induced changes in enamel surface topography by Tamanna Kaur, Ramya Ramadoss, Nitya Krishnasamy, Sandhya Sundar, Suganya Panneer Selvam, Hema Shree K

“…High-resolution AFM imaging was employed to assess surface roughness, porosity, and microstructural changes induced by tobacco staining. A stylus profilometer was used to trace the surface topography, providing detailed measurements of surface irregularities. …”
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Cold sintering process with DMSO as a transient liquid for efficient improvement of thermoelectric properties in silver selenide by Wanida Duangsimma, Kiettipong Banlusan, Supree Pinitsoontorn

“…Unlike conventional sintering methods that require high temperatures and long processing times, CSP with DMSO enables densification at significantly lower temperatures while simultaneously tuning the microstructure and carrier transport properties. Bulk Ag2Se samples were fabricated with varying DMSO concentrations (5–12 %) and sintering temperatures (190 °C, 220 °C, and 250 °C) to evaluate the influence of these parameters on thermoelectric performance. …”
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Fabrication of Hyaluronan-Poly(vinylphosphonic acid)-Chitosan Hydrogel for Wound Healing Application by Dang Hoang Phuc, Nguyen Thi Hiep, Do Ngoc Phuc Chau, Nguyen Thi Thu Hoai, Huynh Chan Khon, Vo Van Toi, Nguyen Dai Hai, Bui Chi Bao

“…Firstly, the component ratio of hydrogel was studied to optimize the reaction effectiveness. Next, its microstructure was observed by light microscope. The chemical interaction in hydrogel was evaluated by nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy and Fourier transform-infrared spectroscopy. …”
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Intravoxel incoherent motion and diffusion kurtosis imaging for subtype differentiation in salivary gland tumors: a diagnostic performance study by Jinru Yu, Huimin Huang, Jiawen Gao, Han Zhang, Shuo Shao, Ning Zheng

“…Conclusion IVIM and DKI synergistically enhance the preoperative differentiation of SGT subtypes by quantifying tumor microstructure and perfusion. Combined parameters outperform individual metrics, offering a non-invasive tool to guide clinical decision-making.…”
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Estudio del comportamiento mecánico de un sistema recubierto mediante simulación computacional del ensayo de rayado//Mechanical Behavior study of a coated system by computer simula... by Eduardo A. Pérez Ruiz, Luis Iván Negrín Hernández, Roberto Martins de Souza

“…The results obtained depend of the variables including mechanical properties and geometry of indenter, loading, displacement, material properties in the system as hardness, elastic modulus, microstructure, roughness surface, thickness, among others, which are indicated in ASTM C1624 / 05. …”
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Radar-equivalent snowpack: reducing the number of snow layers while retaining their microwave properties and bulk snow mass by J. Meloche, N. R. Leroux, B. Montpetit, V. Vionnet, C. Derksen

“…<p>Snow water equivalent (SWE) retrieval from Ku-band radar measurements is possible with complex retrieval algorithms involving prior information on the snowpack microstructure and a microwave radiative transfer model to link backscatter measurements to snow properties. …”
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Effect and Underlying Mechanism of Degree of Gelatinization of Potato Starch on Emulsion Stability by LIAO Jinxian, ZHAO Ruixuan, LIU Qiannan, LIU Wei, LIU Shucheng, WEI Shuai, HU Honghai

“…The effect of DSG on the stability of the emulsions was evaluated by through measurement of the storage stability, Fourier transform infrared spectra (FTIR), Turbiscan stability index (TSI), particle size, microstructure, and rheological properties. …”
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Establishment of Microwave Drying Dynamic Model for Foshou Leaves Powder and Analysis of Quality Characteristics by Hui SUN, Bo ZHANG, Jianghong ZHOU, Zhenyi XU, Zhixing MAO, Yuxiang WANG, Jie PANG

“…To enhance the drying efficiency and quality of Foshou leaf powder, this investigation assessed the effects of intermittent drying modes, microwave power, and load amount on its drying attributes and sensory qualities, utilizing dry basis moisture content, rate of dehydration, and sensory evaluations as benchmarks. The objective was to identify the most favorable drying conditions while also compare the variances in microstructure, color, chlorophyll concentration, hygroscopicity, solubility, and tea polyphenol between Foshou leaf powders dried using hot air and microwave techniques. …”
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Moderate static magnetic fields prevent estrogen deficiency-induced bone loss: Evidence from ovariectomized mouse model and small sample size randomized controlled clinical trial. by Shenghang Wang, Jiancheng Yang, Yunpeng Wei, Chao Cai, Shuai Chen, Youde Wu, Xiao Li, Lilei Sun, Xianglin Li, Ming Gong, Jianhua Zhou, Yawei Hu, Wang Zhang, Zengfeng Guo, Jiacheng Liao, Chunling Luo, Xiaosu Bai, Xinle Luo, Liming Duan, Ting Huyan, Zhouqi Yang, Min Wei, Yanwen Fang, Hao Zhang, Peng Shang

“…At the animal level, the effect of MMF exposure for 8 weeks on estrogen deficiency-induced bone loss was investigated by evaluating bone microstructure, mechanical properties, and bone conversion using ovariectomized (OVX) mice. …”
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Enhancing direct carbonation performance of basic oxygen furnace slag through potassium chloride activation by Rong SUN, Weicheng XU, Hongming LONG, Rufei WEI

“…In the theoretical calculations, a first-principle computational approach based on density functional theory was used to gain deeper insights into the effect of K on CO2 adsorption at the microstructural level. The experimental results indicated that ball milling with KCl led to Ca-enrichment on the surface of the BOF slag particles, reducing the diffusion resistance of CO2. …”
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Frictional wear properties of different nano La2O3 composite FeCoNiCrMo high-entropy alloy coatings under soil conditions by Zuyang Li, Wengang Chen, Dongyang Li, Jiawei Yang, Yao Zhang, Xiaodong Yang, Binggui Dai, Jihao Zhang, Zhaoling Qiu

“…In order to mitigate the problem of wear during the working process of earth-touching implements, in this study, nano La2O3-doped HEA (FeCoNiCrMo) coatings with different dopant contents were fabricated on the surface of 65Mn steel by laser cladding technology, Effects of the coatings on tribological properties of 65Mn steel were investigated in both dry ambient and dry soil environments. The microstructure, chemical composition, hardness, and tribological properties of the wear-resistant La2O3-doped composite coatings were evaluated. …”
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Recycling cupola slag for manufacturing magnesium metal matrix composites with alumina for electric vehicle battery pack system housings by Andrea Sánchez-Arroyo, Mario Rodríguez-Reyes, Gerardo Daniel Olvera-Romero, José Refugio Parga-Torres, Zully Matamoros-Veloza, Brandon Osvaldo Villarreal-Fuentes, Dagoberto Vázquez-Obregón

“…Their mechanical properties and corrosion resistance in a 3.5 wt% NaCl solution were systematically evaluated. Microstructural analysis revealed a significant grain size reduction in the reinforced systems, with the 85M-12.5C-2.5 A system achieving an average grain size of 9.4 µm compared to 22.5 µm in the unreinforced 100 M system. …”
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