Degenerated graphite nodules influence on fatigue crack paths in a ferritic ductile cast iron by Francesco Iacoviello, Vittorio Di Cocco

“…Focusing on ferritic-pearlitic DCIs, these alloys are characterized by a microstructure that ranges from a fully ferritic to a completely pearlitic matrix, and they are widely used for many applications (e.g. wheels, gears, crankshafts in cars, exhaust manifolds, valves, flywheels, boxes bearings, hubs, shafts, valves, flanges, pipelines ...). …”
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Spatial Dynamics of a Leslie–Gower Type Predator-Prey Model with Interval Parameters by Caiyun Wang, Min Guo, Wangsen Lan, Xiaoxin Xu

“…First, conditions of Turing instability are obtained via bifurcation analysis and interval-valued functions. Then, the effects of interval parameters on pattern selection are discussed via multiple-scale analysis. …”
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Study on Status and Problem Research of Harmonic Gear Drive by Xiang Zhenlin, Li Ting, Yang Lin, Shang Yingrong

“…On this basis，suggestions are given on the research direction of harmonic reducer that should be paid attention to in the future，that is，the research of tooth profile，the analysis of material microstructure，the research of processing technology，the establishment of theoretical system，the problem of large natural frequency fluctuation，the accurate analysis and calculation of tooth meshing force，the influencing factors of transmission accuracy，etc.…”
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Fabrication and characterization of polycaprolactone/calcium sulfate whisker composites

“…Scanning electron microscope (SEM) was used to observe the microstructure of the composites. The crystallization and thermal properties were characterized by polarized optical microscope (POM), X-ray diffractometry (XRD), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA). …”
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Preparation of porous carbon particle with shell/core structure

“…The droplets of the oil phase are composed of phenolic resin (PFR), a good solvent (ethyl acetate) and porogen (Poly(methyl methacrylate), PMMA). The microstructure was characterized in detail by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), nitrogen adsorption, and thermo gravimetric analysis (TGA). …”
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Immune escape of Staphylococcus aureus mediated by osteocyte lacuna-canalicular network leads to persistent and uncured bone infection by Zhigang Rong, Zhigang Rong, Xiaozhen Chen, Leilei Qin, Xiaohua Wang, Fei Luo, Quanming Zou, Hao Zeng

“…However, recently, it was observed that S. aureus can enter and persist for a long time in the Osteocyte lacuno-canalicular network (OLCN), a bone microstructure. Furthermore, it has been found to successfully evade the host’s immune system via natural physical barriers, chemical properties, and bone microstructure’s immune escape mechanisms. …”
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A Novel Approach to the Sintering Schedule of Ba (Co0.7Zn0.3)1/3Nb2/3O3 Dielectric Ceramics for Microwave Applications by Mohamed Mouyane, Brahim Itaalit, Jérôme Bernard, David Houivet

“…The relationships among the heat treatment process optimization, the structural, microstructural characteristics, and the microwave dielectric properties of the BCZN ceramics were investigated using X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, energy dispersion analysis, and vector network analysis. …”
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Sustainable Engineering: Utilisation of Biomedical Waste Ash for Untapped Potential in Soil Stabilisation by Pooja Somadas, Purushotham G Sarvade

“…Microstructural analysis using SEM and EDX further reveals the formation of ettringite, which promotes early strength gain. …”
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Nonlinear Raman-Nath diffraction in submicron-thick periodically poled lithium niobate thin film by Xiao-Ni Li, Ling-Zhi Peng, Yuan-Yuan Liu, Li-Hong Hong, De-Ming Hu, Yuan-Yuan Zhao, Xuan-Ming Duan, Bao-Qin Chen, Zhi-Yuan Li

“…This NRND scheme provides a high-resolution, non-destructive on-chip microstructure diagnostic method, and even has the potential to develop novel on-chip integrated optoelectronic devices for applications such as precision metrology, biosensing, and spectral analysis.…”
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A Novel K⁺ Slow-Release Cementitious Material Developed from Subway Tunnel Muck for Ecological Concrete Applications by Daien Yang, Fushen Zhang, Leyang Lv, Zhiyuan Zhang, Ziyang Liu, Qianqian Liu, Yanjun Liu

“…The NaOH-activated materials exhibited the highest compressive strength (reaching up to 12.15 MPa), the densest microstructure (characterized by the lowest porosity and smallest average pore size), the most substantial gel formation (evidenced by the highest mass loss in thermogravimetric analysis), and the optimal gel structure (indicated by the pronounced peak sharpening in Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy) after a 28-day curing period. …”
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Scanning acoustic microscopy of polymeric materials and biological substances by Roman Gr. MAYEV

“…For the last few years a new method of visualization and quantitative analysis of physico-mechanical properties and microstructure of heterogenetic media — the acoustic microscopy — has been intensively elaborated in the world. …”
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Effect of MICP on reinforcement corrosion of cement concrete exposed to the marine environment by Loïc Kevin Youssa Tchamou, Caihong Xue

“…The investigation involved a comprehensive evaluation of the mechanical properties, chloride penetration, corrosion performance, self-healing ability, and microstructural analysis of concrete samples treated with microbial-induced carbonate precipitation (MICP) exposed to seawater (SW) and sodium chloride (NaCl) solutions. …”
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Porous Crumb Structure of Leavened Baked Products by H. A. Rathnayake, S. B. Navaratne, C. M. Navaratne

“…Hence, certain modifications for those factors (incorporating food hydrocolloids, emulsifiers, improvers, etc.) have been conducted by cereal sciences for obtaining well-developed porous crumb structure and retard staling. Several image analysis methods are available for analyzing microstructural features of porous crumb structure, which can directly affect the mechanical and sensorial properties of the final product. …”
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Reduced hysteresis in La0.7Ce0.3Fe11.5Si1.5 hydrides by grain size reduction by Mitali Madhusmita Prusty, Sri Harsha Molleti, Hiroto Takanobu, Sai Rama Krishna Malladi, Xin Tang, Hossein Sepehri-Amin

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Development and performance evaluation of La2O3 doped WC-10Co-4Cr coatings for enhanced biofouling and slurry abrasion resistance by Vikrant Singh, Mohit Vishnoi, N. Jeyaprakash, Syed Quadir Moinuddin, Anindita De, Anuj Bansal

“…La2O3 addition refined the microstructure, reduced porosity, and enhanced splat bonding. …”
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Effect of different storage temperatures on grain structure and cooking quality of indica rice after low temperature storage by KANG Chu-han, TAO Zhe, ZHANG Yu-rong, WU Qiong

“…The mechanical properties of the grains, water migration, crystal structure of starch,microstructure of endosperm, cooking quality, and textural properties of the processed rice were measured periodically. …”
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Study of optimization of process parameters on the wear behaviour of Al7075–aluminium oxide composites using Taguchi approach by Vijaya Kumar R, Venugopal M M, Jaya Christiyan K G, Jagadeesha T, Avilasha B G, Shashidhar L C, Raju K, Subraya Krishna Bhat, Thanuj Kumar M, Kanneganti Jyothishya Brahma Chari, Hemanth Raju T, Udayashankar S

“…Scanning electron microscopic instrument was employed to investigate the microstructure of Al7075–6%Al2O3 composites. The microstructure analysis of Al7075–6%Al2O3 composites revealed the even dispersion of Al2O3 particulates throughout the Al7075 matrix. …”
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Human Adipose-Derived Hydrogel Characterization Based on In Vitro ASC Biocompatibility and Differentiation by Omair A. Mohiuddin, Benjamen T. O’Donnell, J. Nicholas Poche, Rida Iftikhar, Rachel M. Wise, Jessica M. Motherwell, Brett Campbell, Suzana D. Savkovic, Bruce A. Bunnell, Daniel J. Hayes, Jeffrey M. Gimble

“…Furthermore, the attachment of ASCs and differentiation along adipogenic and osteogenic lineages remodels the microstructure of DAT hydrogel.…”
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Hot Tensile Behavior of 05Cr17Ni4Cu4Nb Stainless Steel: Damage Model and Fracture Characteristics by Jing Yuan, Hongjun Jiang, Liwei Zheng, Kuangyu Zhang

“…An improved Cockroft & Latham (C&L) damage model, incorporating the effects of temperature and strain rate, was developed to quantitatively evaluate the influence of these parameters on the high-temperature deformation behavior of 05Cr17Ni4Cu4Nb stainless steel. Microstructural analysis revealed the features of ductile fracture and provided insights into the mechanism by which δ-ferrite influences microvoid evolution. …”
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Characterization and property enhancement of chromic oxide reinforced to Al LM26 metal matrix composite by Shambulingamurthy Gowdagere Chikkalingaiah, Girish Kanuvanahalli Bettaiah, M Hareesha, Chandrakant R. Kini

“…Instead of using traditional reinforcements, chromium oxide is added in different amounts (2.5% to 10%) to make a high-performance metal matrix composite that can be used in industries like defense, aerospace, and automotive. The microstructural analysis indicated that the chromium oxide particles were evenly distributed, improving mechanical properties. …”
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