Hydration Behaviour and Characteristics of Binary Blended Metakaolin Cement Pastes by Abah Joseph Apeh

“…The PC replacement with MK induced changes in Microstructures of blended cement paste and chemical composition of hydration products. …”
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Combined effect of compressing fresh concrete and curing regime on bonding performance of high strength repair mortar by Parisa Bahri, Mahmoud Naderi

“…Also, to further assess the effect of curing regime and pressure on the microstructures of HSRM, SEM images of 28-day HSRM specimens were collected. …”
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Development of an integrated microfluidic device for cell lysis and DNA purification by Elahe Jalilvand, Amir Shamloo

“…Microfluidic techniques enable the study and control of fluid behavior in microstructures, providing a fast, precise, and efficient tool for cell analysis.Nowadays, various microfluidic devices are integrated into a single platform to conduct multiple investigations within one device, minimizing costs, material waste, response time, and contamination while enhancing efficiency, portability, and automation. …”
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Optimizing the mechanical properties of sustainable self-compacting concrete contains industrial by-products by using Taguchi and Grey-Taguchi methods by Mahdi Mosafer, Ali Khodabakhshian, Mansour Ghalehnovi

“…Moreover, based on grey relational grades, the microstructures of the best-performing and worst-performing mixtures among the sixteen mixtures were analyzed using Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) imaging and Energy-Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDX). …”
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Analysis of extraocular muscle volumes in idiopathic hypertrophic pachymeningitis patients. by Suppakul Kitkamolwat, Supichaya Soonthornpusit, Akarawit Eiamsamarng, Natthapon Rattanathamsakul, Niphon Chirapapaisan, Chanon Ngamsombat

“…This enlargement could be due to the diffuse infiltrative histopathology potentially involving microstructures in the EOM. Extraocular movement limitations may be related to cranial nerve involvement. …”
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Optimization via Taguchi of Artificial Lightweight Aggregates Obtained from Kaolinite Clay and Ceramic Waste: Development and Industrial Applications by José Anselmo da Silva Neto, Marcos Alyssandro Soares dos Anjos, Ricardo Peixoto Suassuna Dutra, Maelson Mendonça de Souza, Cinthia Maia Pederneiras

“…In addition, 63 industrial applications were identified for the developed materials, ranging from structural lightweight concretes to thermal and acoustic insulation with varied microstructures. Therefore, the partial replacement of clay by CHT and EFA waste represents a promising alternative for producing sustainable LWAs, helping to reduce environmental impacts while providing quality materials for various applications in the most diverse industrial sectors.…”
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Assessing pteropod shell dissolution to advance ocean monitoring techniques: a methods comparison of SEM, CT, and light microscopy by Bryce E. Koester, Bryce E. Koester, John C. Handley, John C. Handley, Maven Mercado, Maven Mercado, Owen A. Goodchild, Owen A. Goodchild, Rosie L. Oakes, Rosie L. Oakes, Rosie L. Oakes, Jocelyn A. Sessa, Jocelyn A. Sessa

“…Although the genera Heliconoides and Limacina have different shell microstructures, the relationship between LDX and SEM dissolution did not vary by species. …”
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Tolerancia al daño inducido bajo solicitaciones de contacto cíclicas en carburos cementados WC-Co//Tolerance induced damage under cyclic contact loading of WC-Co cemented carbides... by David Coureaux‐Mustelier, Anna Ingebrand, Alexey Goéz‐Úsuga, Luís Miguel Llanes‐Pitarch

“…In this context, in this<br />paper the influence of extrinsic damage on the residual strength of two grades with different microstructures is evaluated. With this purpose, a spherical indentation technique is employed as a means for generating a controlled damage. …”
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Effects of Mo Layer on the High-Temperature Oxidation Resistance Mechanism of Micro-Melted NiCr Coating on Zirconium Alloys Surface by LIU Gengming, SONG Guoqing, XUE Kanghui, CHEN Yong

“…Additionally, the composition of the coatings was determined to evaluate the changes in their high-temperature oxidation resistance. …”
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