Multilayered Equivalent Finite Element Method for Embedded Honeycomb Plates by Yang Xu, Haohui Wang, Xiaowei Sheng

“…A series of FEM numerical studies (modal analysis, static analysis, and shock spectrum analysis) are performed. …”
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Mechanistic investigation of the surface blackening phenomenon in GH3625 nickel-based superalloy by Zhicheng Cheng, Yan Yang, Wenzhu Sun, Ao Jiang, Ying Han, Wei Yu

“…To investigate the reasons for the surface blackening phenomenon, this study conducted a comprehensive analysis of the microstructure and composition of blackened samples using optical microscopy (OM), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy-dispersive spectroscopy (EDS), electron probe microanalysis (EPMA), X-ray diffractometer (XRD), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), focused ion beam (FIB), and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). …”
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Enhancing mechanical and thermal properties of epoxy-based polymer matrix composites through hybrid reinforcement with carbon, glass and steel by Surendernath Purna, Rao Pothamsetty Kasi V., Satish Kumar Manduva Venkata

“…The composites were fabricated via the hand layup technique and evaluated through tensile and flexural testing, as well as thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), differential thermal analysis (DTA), and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). …”
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超高强度钢50CrNiMoVA等温淬火工艺对强韧性的影响 by 卢旭东, 叶斌, 王洪军, 王军辉

“…Taking the high strength steel 50CrNiMoVA used in the chain of the automotive sub-actuator as the study object,using different processes of austempering process validation and metallographic analysis,the quenching temperature effect on the material microstructure and mechanical property are investigated.On this basis,the best heat treatment process of the steel is obtained.The results show that,using 910℃ heating and 320℃ salt bath austempering process,the strength and toughness is significantly improved.…”
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Comparative study on the pyrolysis characteristics and gaseous release behavior of different reconstituted tobacco cut stem in processing by Miao Liang, Jiahui Zhang, Baozhi Li, Qi Fu, Yaning Hu, Zhaohui Ren, Ruili Li, Chengzhe Cui, Junsong Zhang

“…The extraction treatment increased the Ti (from 231.2 °C to 282.6 °C), Tf (from 353.3 °C to 369.3 °C) and DTGmax (from 7.53%/min to 13.90%/min) in Stage III, and the CPI (Comprehensive Pyrolysis Index) for TS-E (Tobacco Stem-Extraction) and TS-R (Tobacco Stem-Reconstituted) was improved as compared with that of TS-B (Tobacco Stem-Blank) owing to the removal and backfilling of volatile components as well as the changed microstructure. On-line FTIR and GC-MS analysis of the released pyrolytic gaseous products of different RTCS samples was different from each other in terms of release temperature and release amount. …”
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Development of sintered artificial coarse aggregate by employing the Taguchi optimization technique by Somepalli Narendra, V. Vasugi

“…The effectiveness of the produced SACA was assessed by measuring compressive strength, water absorption, and density. Microstructural and compositional characterization was performed using Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), X-ray Diffraction (XRD), and Energy Dispersive X-ray Analysis (EDAX). …”
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Enhanced characterization and utilization of cowpea protein isolate: rheological and textural properties of heat-induced gels for plant-based egg omelet formulation by Hyun Woo Choi, Jungwoo Hahn

“…Notably, the unique heat-induced gelation behavior of CPI, characterized by a smooth transition from solid- to liquid-like states, provided a strength not observed in its commercial counterparts. Microstructural analysis showed that the CPI gel closely resembled the egg gel, underscoring the potential of CPI to mimic the texture of eggs, particularly in omelets.…”
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The effects of curing conditions on the performance and carbon dioxide emissions of fly ash-magnesium phosphate cement repair materials for pavement maintenance by Ying Su, Yelin Qian, Ming Sun, Changchun Li, Chunmei Liu, Dan Zhang, Xiaodong Zhang, Jun Yang, Yan Zhao, Rui Tao, Fengxia Xu

“…This paper investigates the effects of FA content on MPC under standard curing conditions by measuring setting time, fluidity, and mechanical properties, as well as conducting microstructural characterization using XRD, FT-IR, and SEM. …”
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Effect of interface morphology on tensile response of Ti6Al4V alloy fabricated by laser hybrid additive manufacturing: Experiments & simulations by Wei Fan, Guang Hu, Yuguang Chen, Yue Du, Yijie Peng, Yongxia Wang, Yunlong Li, Hua Tan, Fengying Zhang, Xin Lin

“…Despite its promise, the inherent disparity in microstructures between the wrought substrate and DED part introduces cross-regional mechanical heterogeneity, limiting structural reliability. …”
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Greater volumes of a callosal sub-region terminating in posterior language-related areas predict a stronger degree of language lateralization: A tractography study. by Victor Karpychev, Tatyana Bolgina, Svetlana Malytina, Victoria Zinchenko, Vadim Ushakov, Grigory Ignatyev, Olga Dragoy

“…We obtained the volumes and microstructural properties of callosal sub-regions with two tractography techniques, diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) and constrained spherical deconvolution (CSD). …”
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Gradient-enriched linear-elastic tip stresses to perform the highcycle fatigue assessment of notched plain concrete by C. Bagni, H. Askes, L. Susmel

“…Gradient Elasticity (GE) allows the stress analysis to be performed by taking into account the size of the dominant source of microstructural heterogeneity via a suitable length scale parameter. …”
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Investigation of the Usage Properties of Steel Slag as Pigment in Low-Temperature Glaze by Muhterem Koç, Eda Taşçı

“…The colour effects of 45 compositions created with a triple-phase diagram with steel slag, CoO, and Cr2O3 on low-temperature glaze composition were determined. The microstructural evaluation of the selected colours by SEM and EDX analysis were carried out.The prepared glaze compositions were applied by pouring on the high silica ceramic body. …”
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Palynological Study on Some Grape (Vitis vinifera L.) Cultivars Using Scanning Electron Microscopy by Burçak İşçi

“…The pollen differed in some microstructural characteristic. Pollen width exhibited significant according to the varieties (10.12-22.44 μm). …”
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Graded SiC reinforced magnesium wires: Towards high throughput composite alloy discovery by Zhuocheng Xu, Xingjian Zhao, Oliver Watts, W. Mark Rainforth, Milo S.P. Shaffer, Sam Holdsworth, Dikai Guan, Qianqian Li

“…Subsequent SS-FSC transformed this discrete compositional step into a continuous, graded extruded wire. Microstructural analysis revealed significant grain refinement from the SPS billet (44.3 ± 2.3 µm) to the SS-FSC wire (7.4 ± 0.5 µm), with even finer grains in SiC-loaded regions (5.1 ± 0.5 µm), attributed to particle-stimulated nucleation. …”
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Enhancing recycled aggregate concrete with graphene quantum dots (GQDs): Refining wastes from construction demolitions and out-of-service railway sleepers by Anand Raj, Papassara Yamkasikorn, Atichon Kunawisarut, Chayut Ngamkhanong, Pitcha Jongvivatsakul, Lapyote Prasittisopin, Joongjai Panpranot, Sakdirat Kaewunruen

“…Mechanical properties (compressive and flexural strength) and durability (water absorption, chloride penetration) were evaluated. Microstructural analysis via FESEM and EDS assessed concrete behaviour. …”
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Directed energy deposition (DED) of Inconel 718-SS316 L bimetallic structures: Experimental investigations and optimization through artificial humming bird algorithm for improved h... by D. Rajamani, A.R. Vinod, K. Niranjan Reddy, M. Siva Kumar

“…Optimal DED parameters for improved response characteristics were attained through a metaheuristic-based hummingbird algorithm. The microstructural investigations including metallographic analysis, scanning electron microscope (SEM) with elemental dispersive spectroscopy (EDS) analysis and electron backscattered diffraction (EBSD) analysis were performed at the intermetallic regions of bimetallic samples which were fabricated at optimal processing conditions and the mechanical fractured surfaces. …”
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Thermal and mechanical performance of concrete pavement dosed with calcined water treatment plant sludge by Thuany Cristine Rieck, Adriana Goulart dos Santos

“…The research methodology was conducted in four stages: the characterization of raw materials; concrete dosing study with different levels of WTP sludge replacing cement (0, 1, 5, and 10%), assessment of the mechanical and thermal properties and microstructural analysis of the concrete mixtures in the hardened state, and statistical analysis. …”
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RESEARCH OF INFLUENCE OF LIQUID ALUMINUM ON RESISTANCE OF THE STEEL AND CAST-IRON TOOL by S. S. Zhizhchenko, I. A. Shpareva, M. A. Turchanin, P. G. Agraval

“…By optical and electron microscopy, the microstructure of the reaction zone was investigated. …”
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The Energy Spectrum of the Acoustic Emission Signals of Nanoscale Objects by V.V. Marasanov, A.A. Sharko

“…The dependence of the spectrum of acoustic vibrations on the size of the parameters, microstructure. The possibility of using the machine's functions of discrete argument structure of nanoscale objects in the continuum theory of continuous medium, initiating acoustic emission signals.…”
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Physical and Mechanical Properties of Green Cementless Mortar Incorporating Waste Paper Sludge Ash by Aida Nabila Jamaluddin, Siti Asmahani Saad, Siti Aliyyah Masjuki, Wan Nur Firdaus Wan Hassan, Siti Noratikah Che Deraman, Nadiah Md Husain

“…Furthermore, Fourier-transformed infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) was conducted to ascertain the structural elucidation and scanning electron microscope (SEM) analysis was done to provide microstructural observations of the geopolymer. …”
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