Effects of Different Varieties of Proso Millet (Panicum miliaceum L.) Flour on the Quality Characteristics of Crispy Cookies by Yue HU, Zhengzheng TIAN, Enhong GAO, Xiaoke CHANG, Shunshun LIN, Xiaoling TIAN, Mengqin LI

“…Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) was employed to observe the microstructure of the cookies, while Angiotool software was utilized for quantitative analysis of porosity. …”
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Interfacial texture-driven failure behaviors of Gd/Yb co-doped YSZ thermal barrier coatings under thermal cyclic loading: Design and optimization by Kehan Yang, Junmiao Shi, Kaiming Zhang, Xiaolong Chen, Fuqiang Tian, Song Wu, Xiancheng Zhang

“…Specifically, eight interfacial textures were deposited at the interfaces between YSZ and RYSZ (where R represents two rare-earth oxides, Gd2O3 and Yb2O3, R = 6.5 wt%) layers, followed by thermal cycling tests to explore their critical roles in the failure behaviors of DCL TBCs. Microstructural evolutions, phase compositions, and stress variations were investigated in detail. …”
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Effects of Adding Amount of Schizophyllum commune Powder on Quality and Starch Digestibility of Biscuit by Zedong HE, Hui FENG, Lingyan WANG, Lingxin ZHAO, Liping SUN, Yongliang ZHUANG

“…The physical quality and sensory characteristics of five biscuits were evaluated. The digestibility of starch, microstructure and rheological properties of chyme were determined via in vitro biomimetic digestive system. …”
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Corrosion behavior of 316L stainless steel reinforced by dispersed yttria stabilized zirconia fabricated by spark plasma sintering by Lucas de Figueiredo Soares, Francisco Maciel Brito Neto, Lucas Moura Montenegro Reis, Guilherme dos Santos Vacchi, Sergio Neves Monteiro, Carlos Alberto Della Rovere, Vera Lúcia Arantes

“…Additionally, densification, surface morphology, microstructure and mechanical properties were characterized as complementary. …”
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A review on kinetic models of dynamic recrystallization for magnesium alloys by Tong Wang, Xin Liu, Minghai Wang, Yanchao Jiang, Chen Zhou, Qichi Le

“…It can effectively guide the determination of the deformation parameters to control the microstructure and the mechanical properties of the Mg alloys. …”
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Weld Formation and Characteristics of Hot-Wire Laser Welding in Aluminum Alloy Narrow-Gap Joints by Jukkapun Greebmalai, Shun Sadasue, Keita Marumoto, Eakkachai Warinsiriruk, Motomichi Yamamoto

“…The optimal processing conditions result in complete joint formation with four welding passes. Microstructural analysis reveals that the aluminum matrix morphology evolves according to the local thermal history during welding. …”
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Study on mechanical properties of modified steel slag powder concrete after high temperature by Xiaoyong Yang, Yanbing Ye

“…Concrete with steel slag powder has greater strength and a denser microstructure than that with SS00-ZP00. A fitting relationship was determined based on experimental data among steel slag replacement rate, mass loss rate, and concrete compressive strength.…”
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Marble and Glass Waste Powder in Cement Mortar by Mamaru Yenesew Alemu, Mitiku Damtie Yehualaw, Wallelign Mulugeta Nebiyu, Mulu Derbie Nebebe, Woubishet Zewdu Taffese

“…The results show that a 10% replacement of cement with marble and glass waste powder (MGWP) enhances compressive strength by 25.6% at 28 days and 17.26% at 56 days while improving microstructure and durability through compacted morphology and secondary C-S-H formation. …”
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Performance of cement paste in direct aqueous carbonation with high CO2 flux enhanced by fly ash and sodium carboxylate by Yanlin Zhang, Hangjie Zhou, Zhiguang Wang, Jiaze Wang, Meng Tao, Shaoqin Ruan

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Replication of Leaf Surface Structures on Flat Phosphor-Converted LEDs for Enhanced Angular Color Uniformity by Bing-Mau Chen, Chiu-Hsiang Chen, Shang-Ping Ying, Yu-Kang Chang

“…The effects of these leaf surface microstructures on the phosphor layer of flat pcLEDs were evaluated. …”
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Comprehensive review of vibration-assisted welding processes: Mechanisms, applications, and future directions by Rajeev Ranjan, Robert Cep, Ashwini Kumar, Mayank Srivastava, Faisal Altarazi, Namrata Dogra, Ajay Kumar, Subhash Chand, S. P. Samal

“…The analysis highlights the benefits of VAW over conventional welding techniques, including enhanced mechanical properties, refined microstructures, and improved overall weld quality. Given these advantages, vibrations have emerged as a transformative technology in welding, leading to notable advancements in productivity and product performance in the twenty-first century. …”
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Linear friction welding of T-Joints in low carbon steel: Effect of welding parameters on joint quality by Huilin Miao, Takayuki Yamashita, Kohsaku Ushioda, Seiichiro Tsutsumi, Yoshiaki Morisada, Hidetoshi Fujii

“…The flash ejection behavior, flash profiles, microhardness, microstructure at the welding interface, and tensile properties of the joints were evaluated under various welding conditions. …”
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Cavitation Damage Morphology of the Centrifugally Cast Heat-resistant Alloy – HP40 Nb by Milica TIMOTIJEVIĆ, Olivera ERIĆ CEKIĆ, Petar JANJATOVIĆ, Marina DOJČINOVIĆ, Dragan RAJNOVIĆ

“…The initial results indicate that the material microstructure consists of an austenitic matrix, accompanied by a continuous network of primary eutectic carbides. …”
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Investigation of the Effects and Mechanisms of Biomass-Derived Alternative Fuels on Cement Clinker Formation and Hydration Processes by Zhengquan Wang, Yongmin Zhou, Sudong Hua, Dongrui Zhang

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Enhancing 3D printing performance of O/W emulsions with asparagus fibre by Yifeng Lu, Maarten A.I. Schutyser, Lu Zhang

“…Printability, rheological properties, and microstructure of the samples were systematically evaluated. …”
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Reactive magnesia and magnesium oxychloride cement treatments for mechanical enhancement of marl soil by Mohamed Harun, Umair Ali, Mubashir Aziz, Mohamed Abdulqadir Mohamed, Hammad R. Khalid, Shamsad Ahmad, Asad Hanif

“…To address these challenges, marl soil specimens were treated with varying dosages of RMC and MOC, and the resulting improvements were evaluated through a series of mechanical and microstructural tests. …”
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Gibberellins pre-treatment and storage at high relative humidity improved the quality of 'Eureka' lemon (Citrus limon (L.) Burm. f.) by Dandan Li, Xihong Li, Ze Miao, Jin Du, Jinxiao Cheng, Shiting Hu, Yuhang Li, Yingying Zhang, Lingling Liu, Amr Farouk, Lu Li, Yuqian Jiang

“…The changes in visual appearance, pigment metabolism, pericarpic microstructure, and volatile compounds of lemons during storage were evaluated. …”
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Study on B4C Particulates Size on Mechanical Behavior, Fractured Surface and Optimization of the Wear Parameters of the Al7075 Composites by Statistical Approach by M. Ravikumar

“…Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) was utilized in the experiment to examine the materials and microstructures of several composites. Uniform dispersion of the micro and nano particles was readily evident in the SEM image. …”
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Study on B4C Particulates Size on Mechanical Behavior, Fractured Surface and Optimization of the Wear Parameters of the Al7075 Composites by Statistical Approach by M. Ravikumar

“…Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) was utilized in the experiment to examine the materials and microstructures of several composites. Uniform dispersion of the micro and nano particles was readily evident in the SEM image. …”
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Twin-roll casting of wire of magnesium alloys by Christoph Kaden, Kristina Kittner, Madlen Ullmann, Ulrich Prahl

“…Microstructural analysis was performed using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and electron backscatter diffraction (EBSD). …”
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