Weakening the Anisotropic Property and Refining Prior-β Grains via Hammer Peening Treatment During Wire Arc Additively Manufacturing of Ti-6Al-4V by Guo Xian, Jingbang Pan, Junghoon Lee, Namhyun Kang

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Thermal and carbonation resistance of tunnel concrete: Experimental evaluation and hybrid ANN–GPR modeling under fire–CO₂ exposure by Amirhossein Fatemi, Ahmad Ganjali, Reza Babaei Semiromi, Pejman Aminian

“…Carbonation depth increased by 24.8 % under the same conditions, attributed to microcracking and enhanced CO₂ ingress. Microstructural characterization using XRD revealed decomposition of Ca(OH)₂ and partial formation of CaCO₃, confirming mineralogical deterioration. …”
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Evaluate the Advanced Machining on Metal Matrix Composite Manufactured Via Adding Nano-Aluminum Oxide on Recycled Aluminum Waste by S.H.A. Alfatlawi, N.M. Khabou, W.A. Mughir

“…The results appeared that improving in microstructure, also the hardness of the composite improved (37.2% and 22.6%) before and after machining.…”
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Eco-Friendly Shield Muck-Incorporated Grouting Materials: Mix Optimization and Property Evaluation for Silty Clay Tunnel Construction by Jinghui Yang, Mingyu Li, Shuai Ma, Mingzhe Xiao, Junwei Jin

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Preparation of high Fischer ratio peptides from seabuckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides L.) seed meal, characterization and functional evaluation by Yuanju Zheng, Yunxi Zhou, Yichao Pei, Zhuoling Feng, Michael Yuen, Hywel Yuen, Qiang Peng

“…Additionally, a shift in the microstructure towards a more loosely packed configuration was observed. …”
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Role of conventional MRI and MR diffusion tensor imaging in cervical spine trauma: A comprehensive evaluation of the cervical cord by Shanmathi R, Kalaivani P, Bhuvaneswari KA, Murali N, Vasumathy S

“…The objective was to analyse in vivo microstructural parameters—Fractional Anisotropy (FA) and Apparent Diffusion Coefficient (ADC)—using region of interest (ROI) analysis and to compare these parameters with conventional MRI findings for early detection of axonal injury. …”
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Evaluation of the Variability of Micro and Macro Spray Parameters as a Function of Sampling Time Using a Laser Doppler Analyzer by Dariusz Lodwik, Mariusz Koprowski

“…The guiding idea determining the direction of the conducted research was to use a 2D (two-dimensional) laser analyzer LDA/PDA (laser Doppler anemometry/phase Doppler anemometry) to evaluate the values of selected micro and macro parameters (microstructure characterization with simultaneous evaluation of lateral distribution) of the spray. …”
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Adaptability Evaluation of High-Density Kill Fluid for Ultra-Deep and Ultra-High Temperature Well Testing in Tarim Oilfield by Junyan Liu, Lili Li, Shuang Liu, Yan Ye, Sihan Cheng, Kun Wang, Lang Wang, Zhenjiang Wu, Jun Wu

“…The correlation between the microstructure and macroscopic properties of kill fluids was elucidated through particle size distribution analysis, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), and rheological characterization. …”
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Pasta enriched with de-oiled sesame and yellow pepper flours: Evaluation of physicochemical properties, protein quality, and antioxidant potential by Eman M. Abdo, Amira M.G. Darwish, Marwa M.E. Hussein, Hanem M.M. Mansour

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Evaluation of the Cycle Count in Determining the Wear Rate of a Cast Wheel in Two Service Lives Using the Twin Disc Test by A.C. Carvalho, R.S. Miranda, M. Jose-Bueno, D.S. Monteiro, A.B. Rezende, G.A. Santos, N. Cheung, P.R. Mei

“…This study aims to evaluate the wear and rolling contact fatigue performance of two lives of the same railway wheel: one with a bainitic microstructure and the other with a pearlitic microstructure, both tested against the same commercial premium rail. …”
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Mechanical field assisted additive manufacturing of ultrahigh strength aluminum alloy by Wenjie Liu, Shengnan Shen, Jinlong Meng, Jiafeng Xiao, Hui Li, Hejun Du, Qianxing Yin, Chaolin Tan

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Assessment of Precast Concrete Deterioration in Marine Environments Using Non-Destructive Methods by Tarek Ibrahim Selouma, Walid Fouad Edris, Abd Al-Kader A. Al Sayed, Rashid Al-Marri, Mostafa Shaaban

“…Non-destructive testing (NDT) has proven valuable for durability assessment, yet its application remains limited due to the complex microstructural characteristics of concrete. This study establishes a comprehensive procedure for evaluating precast concrete degradation in marine environments using multiple characterization techniques. …”
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Surface Brillouin Scattering in Disordered Optical Fibers With Transverse Anderson Localization Guiding Mechanism for Evaluation of Longitudinal Structural Fluctuations by Sheng Liang, Yongxin Zhang, Xin Wang, Xinzhi Sheng, Shuqin Lou, Bo Lin, Mingli Dong, Lianqing Zhu

“…This paper is an interesting theoretical enlightenment for combining the novel concepts of surface-BS and DOF, also a useful exploration of longitudinal structural evaluating method for special optical fibers with microstructures.…”
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Development of a method to evaluate strain in weld solidification using in-situ observations with high-brightness synchrotron X-rays by Houichi Kitano, Tomoya Nagira, Fumiyoshi Yoshinaka, Takahiro Sawaguchi, Takayuki Yamashita, Yasuhiro Aoki, Hidetoshi Fujii

“…Recently, we developed an in-situ observation technique using high-brightness synchrotron X-rays to observe the formation of weld solidification microstructures. This study proposes a new method to evaluate the strain distribution and strain history of weld solidification zones using time-series in-situ images. …”
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A novel method enhanced mechanical properties of a selective laser melted Mar-M247 superalloy by progressive remelting by Liyu Li, Tao Dong, Fengchun Jiang, Yi Ru, Chunhuan Guo, Mingxia Diao, Haolun Song

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Automated fractal analysis for mandibular bone evaluation in type 1 diabetes mellitus using a novel single click approach by Melek Tassoker, Yunus Balel, Mediha Erturk, Kaan Sagtas

“…However, FD values in ROI 2, 3, 4, and 5—corresponding to the gonial and interdental areas—were significantly higher in the T1DM group compared to controls, suggesting microstructural differences in trabecular bone. The results indicate that T1DM is associated with region-specific alterations in mandibular trabecular bone architecture. …”
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Preparation of nanoparticle-stabilized foam fracturing fluid and its foam stabilization mechanism by YANG Zhaozhong, ZHENG Nanxin, ZHU Jingyi, LI Xiaogang

“…The stabilization mechanism study is revealed by the SNP aggregation at Plateau is observed in the foam microstructure which can block the drainage channels. …”
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Compositional and biochemical activity evaluation of highly polymerized tea pigments in black tea based on natural deep eutectic solvent extraction by Di Wang, Yang Liu, Bin Zeng, Yuqin Xu, Sheng Cao, Yuanyan Luo, Shuangling Xiao, Jie Teng

“…The HPTPs were separated from the NADES using a dialysis membrane. Microstructural analysis was conducted by XRD, SEM, and AFM, combined with thermal property analysis using TG-DSC and Py-GC–MS determination of biochemical components, and structural analysis through UV–visible, FT-IR, NMR, and SERS spectroscopies. …”
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Intergranular Corrosion of Low Cr Ferritic Stainless Steel 429 Evaluated by the Optimized Double Loop Electrochemical Potentiokinetic Reactivation Test by Xiao-lei Li, Yi-fan Ni, Yi-ming Jiang, Jin Li, Li Li

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Evaluation of the bone structure surrounding photofunctionalized implants using the fractal analysis method: a split-mouth randomized clinical study by Hamed Farsiani, Nilsun Bagis, Elif Polat Balkan, Fatma Karacaoglu, Zülal Deniz Güner, Kaan Orhan

“…Conclusions PF appears to enhance osseointegration by improving bone microstructure as shown by increased FD values. FDA is a reliable imaging-based proxy for evaluating implant-related bone changes. …”
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