The cognitive cerebellum: linking microstructure to cognitive functions in a healthy population by Nicole Urbini, Carolyn B. McNabb, Derek K. Jones, Craig Hedge, Eirini Messaritaki, Pedro Luque Laguna, Mara Cercignani

“…To better clarify the cerebellum’s role and operational mode in cognition, this multi-scale study explores the relationship between cognitive functions and cerebellar macrostructure and microstructure in healthy individuals. Macrostructural analysis focused on grey matter (GM) and white matter (WM) volumes, while microstructural evaluation used fractional anisotropy (FA) values. …”
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Role of dynamically precipitated long-period stacking ordered (LPSO) plates on the creep behavior of hot-extruded Mg–Zn–Y alloys with multimodal microstructure by Takahiro Mineta, Wataru Bando, Soya Nishimoto, Naoaki Tsunekawa, Daisuke Takahashi, Hiroyuki Sato, Koji Hagihara, Michiaki Yamasaki

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ON NEW MATHEMATICAL METHODS OF ANALYSIS OF THE PEARLITIC STEELS EUTECTOID COLONIES MICROSTRUCTURE by A. N. Chichko, O. A. Sachek, A. V. Vedeneev, V. F. Sobolev

“…Algorithms for mathematical description of microstructures of pearlitic steels is offered. It is shown that mathematical models of microstructures, built using frequency distribution of the eutectoid pearlitic steel colonies, allow to evaluate the degree of microstructure heterogeneity by inter-plate distances.…”
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GEOMETRY AND MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF A 3D-PRINTED TITANIUM MICROSTRUCTURE by Luboš Řehounek, Petra Hájková, Petr Vakrčka, Aleš Jíra

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Cementor: A toolbox to generate bio-cemented soils with specific microstructures by Aoxi Zhang, Anne-Catherine Dieudonné

“…The algorithm is described in detail in this paper, and the impact of the precipitated carbonates on the soil microstructure is evaluated. The results indicate that carbonates precipitated in different distribution patterns affect the soil microstructure differently, suggesting the importance of modelling the microstructure of bio-cemented soils.…”
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Surface, Microstructure, and Wear Characterization of Annealed Cold-Sprayed HEA Coatings by Nazanin Sheibanian, Raffaella Sesana, Mohsen Dehghanpour Abyaneh, Sedat Özbilen, Rocco Lupoi

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Effect of heat-treatment on microstructure of hydroxyapatite porous microspheres for enhanced biocompatibility by Wei-li Xu, Xue-hui Sun, Dong Xue, Ji-zhao Guo, Xin-ke Yan, Pei-jian Sun, Yi Cao, Mei-li Qi, Cong Nie

“…Abstract An in-depth exploration into the impact of heat-treatment on the microstructure of HA microspheres is imperative to enhance their biocompatibility, a prerequisite for the development of high-performance HA biomaterials. …”
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Effect of microstructure on hydrogen permeation and trapping in natural gas pipeline steels by Aminul Islam, Qidong Li, Emma Storimans, Kay Ton, Tahrim Alam, Zoheir N. Farhat

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Variations of VHCF Characteristics by Microstructure of a Spring Steel to UNSM Treatment by Seung-Hoon Nahm, Min-Soo Suh, Chang-Min Suh

“…This study analyzed the characteristics of microstructure transformation associated with the heat treatment cycles and studied and evaluated the fatigue strength characteristics because of the UNSM in terms of fracture mechanics method and fracture surface analysis through electron backscatter diffraction, scanning electron microscopy fracture analysis, and energy-dispersive spectroscopy analysis. …”
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On the use of clustering workflows for automated microstructure segmentation of analytical STEM datasets by Zhiquan Kho, Andy Bridger, Keith Butler, Ercin C. Duran, Mohsen Danaie, Alexander S. Eggeman

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IMPACT OF DIFFUSION COATING AND LASER TREATMENT ON MICROSTRUCTURE AND MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF STEEL by Tankiso Lawrence NGAKE, Kadephi Vuyolwethu MJALI

“…The review explores the process procedure, advantages, and limitations of each method, as well as their influence on the microstructure and mechanical processes. By evaluating these techniques, this paper aims to guide the selection of appropriate surface modification methods for optimizing steel performance and extending the lifespan of components in demanding environments.…”
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Effect of Iron Content on Crystallization and Microstructure of EN AC-42000 Alloy by T. Matuła, G. Siwiec, J. Piątkowski

“…Analysis of crystallization by ATD and microstructure studies of eleven Al-Si-Mg alloys with varying iron content showed up to about 0.4 wt.% Fe, the iron phases formed do not significantly affect the microstructure. …”
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The influence mechanism of radiation shielding functional ceramsite on the performance and microstructure of UHPC by Jun Yang, Jianyu Li, Gaozhan Zhang, Peng Zhou, Qingjun Ding, Mingming Wu

“…This study explores the impact of radiation-shielding functional aggregate (RSFA), a form of barium aluminosilicate ceramsite, on the mechanical properties, durability, and microstructure of UHPC. The shielding effectiveness against gamma and neutron radiation was evaluated using the XCom program. …”
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In Situ microstructure control during electric-arc-directed energy deposition by Lile Squires, Victor K. Champagne, Amit Bandyopadhyay

“…The concept is experimentally investigated using cold metal transfer (CMT) of IN718. The role of microstructural and phase uniformity during material production is discussed, material performance in as-deposited and heat-treated conditions is evaluated, processing-property relationships are investigated, and applicability to other materials is addressed. …”
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Microstructural Analysis of the Human Scapula: Mandibular Bone Tissue Engineering Perspectives by Ilya L. Tsiklin, Denis S. Bezdenezhnych, Aleksei S. Mantsagov, Alexandr V. Kolsanov, Larisa T. Volova

“…In this pilot study, we hypothesized a microstructural similarity of these bone structures and evaluated the human scapula’s bone tissue engineering potential for mandibular bone tissue engineering by focusing on the microstructural characteristics. …”
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Mechanical and microstructural properties of sustainable ternary blended alkali-activated concrete by Tejeswara Rao Maganti, Krishna Rao Boddepalli

“…In this context, the effects of silica fume and alkaline activators are studied to determine the optimum mix design and to evaluate the fresh and hardened properties of TBAAC cured under ambient conditions. …”
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Subcicatricial fat grafting associated with rigotomy: a clinical and microstructural analysis by Auro Marcos Levy de Andrade Filho, Bruno Peres Vidal, Ana Paula Girol, Helena Ribeiro de Souza, Mairton Geromel, Manoel Alves Vidal

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Microstructure and characteristics of nickel coatings deposited on titanium alloy by cold spraying by Oleksandr Shorinov, Sergii Polyviany, Nina Savchenko, Roman Ipatov

“…The task: to investigate the formation of a complex of coating characteristics (microstructure, adhesion strength and microhardness) under selected operating regimes of the cold spraying process. …”
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Microstructural integrity of autonomic central nervous tracts is linked to cardiovascular health by Janis M. Nolde, Alexander Rau, Elias Kellner, Horst Urbach, Cornelius Weiller, Fabian Bamberg, Jakob Weiss, Marco Reisert, Jonas A. Hosp

“…Methods: The microstructural integrity of the CAN was evaluated using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the brain from the population-based UK Biobank study applying previously developed diffusion imaging data-processing techniques. …”
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Hot isostatic pressing elimination of process-induced defects in laser powder bed fusion fabricated DZ125 superalloy: Microstructure evolution and mechanical property enhancement by Hairui Gao, Zhenwu Zhang, Jikang Li, Jiangtao Sun, Honghao Xiang, Boyang Wu, Wei Li, Chao Cai, Qingsong Wei

“…This study systematically investigated the crack formation mechanisms in DZ125 nickel-based superalloy fabricated by laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) and evaluated the effectiveness of hot isostatic pressing (HIP) in defect elimination, microstructural modification, and mechanical property enhancement. …”
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