Sustainable mortar with waste glass fine aggregates and pond ash as an alkali-silica reaction suppressor by W.C.V. Fernando, W. Lokuge, H. Wang, C. Gunasekara, K. Dhasindrakrishna

“…However, given the prolonged storage of pond ash in repositories, its direct substitution for fly ash necessitates thorough investigation. Hence, microstructural and chemical analyses are conducted to investigate the underlying reaction mechanisms. …”
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Dynamic Characterization of III-Nitride-Based High-Speed Photodiodes by Bandar Alshehri, Karim Dogheche, Sofiane Belahsene, Abderrahim Ramdane, Gilles Patriarche, Didier Decoster, Elhadj Dogheche

“…The configuration used for the PIN photodiode is based on an absorbing layer composed of In_0.1Ga_0.9N multiple quantum wells. Structural, microstructural, and optical analyses have been carried out using TEM, PL, and absorption measurement. …”
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Evaluating the Efficacy of Enzyme-Induced Carbonate Precipitation (EICP) for Aeolian Sand Fixation by Lina Xiao, Jiaming Zhang, Yi Luo, Xinlong Wang, Xiaojian Qi, Zhongyi Hu, Javid Hussain, Guosheng Jiang

“…Furthermore, the impact of EICP treatment cycles on the mechanical properties, compressive behavior, and wind erosion resistance of aeolian sand (AS) was systematically evaluated, with microstructural evolution and pore characteristics of cemented specimens analyzed through SEM and X-CT. …”
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging-Based Monitoring of the Accumulation of Polyethylene Terephthalate Nanoplastics by Narmin Bashirova, Erik Butenschön, David Poppitz, Henrik Gaß, Marcus Halik, Doreen Dentel, Christoph Tegenkamp, Joerg Matysik, A. Alia

“…Additionally, it offers valuable insights into the microstructural interactions of PET.…”
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Sustainable high-performance materials: The role of bamboo and glass fibers in hybrid composites by Nugroho Karya Yudha, Alvin Dio Nugroho, Wahyu Erlangga, Jamasri, Bodo Fiedler, Muhammad Akhsin Muflikhun

“…The stacking sequence significantly influenced the performance, with BGGB optimizing the tensile stress distribution and GBBG enhancing the load transfer through glass fibers in the outer layers. Microstructural and FTIR analyses revealed that the hydrophilic and porous nature of bamboo weakened interfacial bonding, while glass fibers formed strong chemical bonds, improving rigidity and load transfer. …”
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Enhancing charcoal Production: Improvements in the traditional brick kiln and product properties by Eleeyah Saniso, Lutfee Sueni, Muhammadkhoiri Hayibaka, Manus Suttikan

“…SEM imaging revealed enhanced microstructural porosity characterized by mesoporous network formation. …”
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Enhancement of geotechnical properties of lateritic gravels from metamorphic rocks in Cameroon with quicklime to improve road construction material quality by Arnaud Ngo’o Ze, Roger Firmin Donald Ntouala, Jean Francis Lobe Bille, Christophe Enock Embom, Vincent Laurent Onana, Robert Medjo Eko, Georges Emmanuel Ekodeck

“…This study conducted geological, microstructural, and geotechnical analyses on medium-grade metamorphic rock-derived lateritic gravels (MS-DLG) and low-grade metamorphic rock-derived lateritic gravels (CS-DLG) to evaluate the impact of the genesis of lateritic gravels and quicklime addition on their geotechnical characteristics for road construction purposes. …”
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An enhanced approach to red mud (RM) sustainable management and utilization for marl stabilization considering the dynamic response and durability analysis by Amir Hossein Vakili, Mahdi Salimi, İnan Keskin, Mehmet İnanç Onur, Abdollah Tabaroei, Mohammadhossein Dadgar

“…The experiments included the unconfined compressive strength test (UCS), Brazilian tensile strength test (BTS), bender element test (BET), long-time soaking test, as well as a set of microstructural analyses. The findings indicated that the UCS of the samples containing 30 % RM increased by 3.6 and 6.83 times after curing periods of 7 and 28, respectively, reaching an acceptable strength level even under wet conditions. …”
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Sustainable engineered geopolymer composites incorporating recycled waste rubber as full replacement of fine aggregates by Feihong Wan, Yutao Guo, Miaozi Zheng, Binbin Li, Ahmed Y. Elghazouli

“…A detailed experimental evaluation is conducted in this study through mechanical testing, microstructural characterisation, and life cycle assessment (LCA), for understanding the fundamental performance of RU-EGCs. …”
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MgCuSb as a suitable electrode for contacting pre-compacted pellets of MgAgSb thermoelectric material by Amandine Helt, Amandine Duparchy, Aidan Cowley, Eckhard Müller, Johannes de Boor

“…Here, we investigate the metallization of MgAgSb with MgCuSb, providing microstructural and electrical analyses of the interfaces for functionalized legs obtained from a combined sintering of both materials systematically varying temperature, duration and pressure. …”
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Global and tract-specific differences between younger and older adults in DTI measures of white matter integrity by Stephanie Matijevic, Lee Ryan, Lee Ryan

“…Prior research utilizing diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) to examine cerebral white matter microstructural integrity among adults has established that increasing age is associated with poorer white matter health. …”
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The use of reduced graphene oxide (rGO) as de-icing agent in engineered cementitious composites (ECC) by Hasan Erhan Yücel, Maciej Dutkıewıcz, Muhammed Dıkmen

“…TGA-DTA, FT-IR, XRD and SEM–EDX analyses were performed to determine the microstructural properties of rGO-ECCs. …”
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Molecular mechanisms underlying leaf enlargement in spaceflight-mutated ‘Deqin’alfalfa by Qian Kuang, Rui Ding, Die Huang, Chenggang He, Hua Jiang

“…Results Integrated transcriptomic, targeted phytohormone metabolomic, and microstructural analyses were used to reveal the mechanistic basis of leaf enlargement in the mutant. …”
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Physical, chemical, and mineralogical properties of agromarine waste ash by Obinna O. Barah, Milon S. Dennison, Stephen N. Nnamchi, Kennedy C. Onyelowe, Emmanuel B. O. Olotu

“…PSA’s low moisture content (< 5%) ensures superior reactivity, while EWA’s slightly higher moisture (~ 1%) remains viable for low-moisture environments. Microstructural analysis using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) reveals porous, irregular surfaces, improving adsorption and bonding. …”
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In-situ microscopy and digital image correlation to study the mechanical characteristics of polymer-based materials by Seyedtaghi Mousavi, John G. Hardy

“…Abstract In-situ microscopic methods can help researchers to analyse microstructural changes of materials structures under different conditions (e.g., temperature and pressure) at various length scales. …”
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Micro-Mechanism of Strength for Cement-Treated Soil Based on the SEM Experiment: Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis by Liyang Xu, Riqing Xu, Qingfeng Lin, Guohui Feng, Chang Yuan, Zhi Ding

“…Investigating the microstructure of cement-treated soil provides a fundamental understanding of its strength evolution. …”
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First-principles calculations on Ti2AlB2, Ti3AlB4 and Ti4AlB6, three potential new members of the orthorhombic MAB phase by Chen Tang, Lei Dong, Shihui Feng, Bowen Han, Mengying Liu, Zhaowei Liu, Yufei Tang, Kang Zhao

“…Crystal structure analysis reveals a distinctive feature of MABs, the B–B zigzag chains, which are absent in MAX phases, endowing them with superior in-plane strength. Mechanical analyses show that these compounds exhibit elastic anisotropy, which is closely related to the microstructure of Ti–B slices. …”
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Research on the Corrosion Damage Mechanism of Concrete in Two Freeze–Thaw Environments by Xianhua Yao, Min Zhang, Junfeng Guan, Lielie Li, Weifeng Bai, Zepeng Liu

“…In addition, the results of the microstructure analyses show that the corrosion damages of the concrete are mainly caused by the combined action of the corrosion products of ettringite and freeze–thaw environment. …”
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The study of neon retention and release behaviour from Be layers deposited under distinct temperature, pressure and ion energy conditions by P. Dinca, C. Staicu, B. Butoi, B.G. Solomonea, A. Anghel, O.G. Pompilian, G. Bulai, V. Tiron

“…The coating’s morphology and microstructure were analysed by Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) and X-ray diffraction (XRD). …”
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Waste marble sludge and calcined clay brick powders in conventional cement farina production for cleaner built environment by Mehmet Serkan Kırgız, Jamal Khatib, Andre Gustavo de Sousa Galdino, Said Kenai, Ahmed Ashteyat, Raul D.S.G. Campilho, Roberto Alonso Gonzalez Lezcano, Gideon Olukunle Bamigboye, N. Nagaprasad, Krishnaraj Ramaswamy

“…In addition to the microstructure analyses, the chemical features of the marble and brick wastes, including oxides, loss on ignition, pH, total organic content and clay content, were determined in accordance with current standards. …”
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