Effects of Incorporating Cellulosic Fibers on the Physico-Mechanical Properties of a Basic Magnesium Sulfate Cement by Juan C. A. Molano, Katheryn C. P. Córdoba, Tayná V. Ferreira, Adriano G. S. Azevedo, Holmer Savastano Jr.

“…This study evaluates the effects of incorporating different dosages of bleached eucalyptus fibers (EB) on the physical, mechanical, and microstructural properties of BMSC composites. Additionally, it examines their influence on hydration reactions and phase formation to determine optimal compositions for construction applications. …”
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Using the Cluster-Plus-Glue-Atom model to design the composition of low Young’s modulus β-Ti alloys for orthopaedic applications by Muchavi Noluntu, Raganya Lerato, Makhatha Elizabeth

“…In this study, the cluster-plus-glue-atom (CPGA) model was employed in the composition design and interpretation of low-E, β-type Ti based alloys. Microstructure, phase analysis, Young’s modulus (mechanical testing and nano-indentation testing) of the as-cast alloys were investigated. …”
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Pressure-Less Liquid-Phase Sintering of Aluminum-Based Materials by Ana Teresa Sucgang, Laurent Cuzacq, Jean-Louis Bobet, Yongfeng Lu, Jean-François Silvain

“…This was confirmed by microstructural analysis using SEM, which revealed the progression of density—from initial particle coalescence at 4 vol.% AlSi₁₂ to the development of microstructures with filled pores and well-defined grain boundaries at 20 vol.% AlSi₁₂. …”
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A review on improving the key engineering properties of lateritic soil by treating industrial by-products and wastes by Weizheng Liu, Habtamu Bogale Burato, Jiming Tan, Xuanjia Huang, Frank Siaw Ackah

“…To address the gap in review articles on incorporating industrial waste or by-products into lateritic subgrade soils, this study specifically investigated the impacts of these materials on the compaction, mechanical, hydraulic, deformation, durability, and microstructural properties of lateritic soils. This was achieved through a comparative analysis of untreated and treated samples. …”
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Enhancing the flexibility and thermal properties of polylactic acid/thermoplastic starch blends through selective plasticization by Maedeh Zamani, Mohammad Fasihi, Sajad Rasouli

“…This study investigates the impact of polyethylene glycol (PEG) and dioctyl terephthalate (DOTP) as plasticizers on the mechanical, microstructural, thermal, and crystalline properties of polylactic acid/thermoplastic starch (PLA/TPS) blends. …”
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3D printing of curved continuous fibre filaments using fused deposition modelling by Yiwei Hu, Adrian P. Mouritz, Raj B. Ladani, Yazhi Li, Shaoyu Zhao, Huanxin Zhang

“…Polyamide matrix filaments containing continuous carbon, glass, or aramid fibres were 3D printed into curved profiles with different radii as low as 1 mm. A detailed microstructural and mechanical analysis was conducted to assess the damage incurred during curved printing. …”
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Effect of high geothermal environments on microscopic properties and oxidation processes of waterlogged coal by Xun Zhang, Chuang Li, Bing Lu, Fengwei Dai, Ge Huang, Ronghai Sun

“…Low-temperature nitrogen adsorption, infrared spectroscopy, and simultaneous thermal analysis were utilized to examine the alterations in the micro physicochemical structure and oxidation process of waterlogged coal samples at room temperature and high geothermal temperature. …”
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Research Progress on Fatigue Damage and Surface Strengthening Technology of Titanium Alloys for Aerospace Applications by Weiming Li, Shaoqing Wang, Xiao Yang, Hongbo Duan, Yimeng Wang, Zhong Yang

“…This study conducts a systematic investigation into the fatigue damage mechanisms of aerospace-grade titanium alloys under service conditions, with particular emphasis on elucidating the synergistic effects of microstructural characteristics, surface integrity parameters, and operational temperature variations on fatigue behavior. …”
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Anodisation of Aluminium Alloys by Micro-Capillary Technique as a Tool for Reliable, Cost-Efficient, and Quick Process Parameter Determination by Daniela Nickel, Dagmar Dietrich, Roy Morgenstern, Ingolf Scharf, Harry Podlesak, Thomas Lampke

“…Optimisation of the anodising process depends on microstructural constituents contained in aluminium alloys and represents a key task, consisting of the control of process parameters and electrolyte formulation. …”
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Strength, pore and corrosion characteristics of ceramic insulator powder-silica fume based ternary blended mortar by Sumrerng Rukzon, Suthon Rungruang, Udomvit Chaisakulkiet, Patcharapol Posi, Prinya Chindaprasirt

“…To enhance the workability of the mortar, a superplasticizer (SP) was used, maintaining a consistent water-to-binder ratio (W/B) of 0.50. SEM-EDS microstructural analysis revealed a homogeneous composition with a high content of calcium silicate hydrate (C-S-H) gel, particularly notable in samples combining CE and SF. …”
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Mechanical and Thermal Properties of Calcined Clay Mixed with Agrowaste Char for Sustainable Building Applications by Benjamin Agyei-Tuffour, Michael E. Sewordor, John Freeman Baffoe, Martha Forson, John Ekow Ampah-Essel, Beatrice Ardayfio, Bashiru Kadiri-English, Kwame K. Marfo, John Adjah, Joshua Tuah Asante, Emmanuel Nyankson, David Dodoo-Arhin

“…The calcined clays were characterized for their structural, microstructural, mechanical, and thermal properties after they were mixed with 5 wt%, 10 wt%, 15 wt%, and 20 wt% of agrowaste char of varying sources (i.e., coconut, palm kernel, and acacia). …”
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Improving the water-holding and gelation properties of egg white by glycosylation and alkaline heating by Yang Ye, Xinyue Gou, Guixiang Jia, Jingyu Xiang, Anjiao Li, Yang Wang

“…The glycosylation reaction facilitated a structural transition in the proteins, characterized by the conversion of β-sheets into random coils. Microstructural analysis indicated a shift from an ordered yet loose and porous architecture to a disordered, heterogeneous lamellar structure. …”
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Influence of Laser Energy Variation on the Composition and Properties of Gradient-Structured Cemented Carbide Layers Produced by LP-DED by Yorihiro Yamashita, Kenta Kawabata, Hayato Mori, Eito Ose, Takahiro Kunimine

“…These findings indicate that both WC content and laser energy strongly influence the microstructural evolution and mechanical properties of graded cemented carbide layers. …”
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Spot Lap Joining of Titanium G2 to Nylon 6 by Nylon Extrusion via Friction Forming Technique by Hashim Hasan Shareef, Ammar A. Hussain

“…The two metals were connected by a mechanical interlock at a micron-wide interface line, according to the microstructure analysis. …”
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Tailoring full-Stokes thermal emission from twisted-gratings structures by Yang Chiyu, Cai Wenshan, Zhang Zhuomin M.

“…In applications such as ellipsometry and biomedical analysis, the generation of emission with controllable polarization is preferred. …”
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Effect of Sn Addition on Phase Transformation Behavior of Equiatomic Ni-Ti Shape Memory Alloy by Ali Abadi aljubouri, safa hasan mohammed, mudhafar ali mohammed

“…Sn effect on the phase transformation behavior, microstructure, and micro hardness of equiatomic Ni-Ti shape memory alloy was studied. …”
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Advances in the Fabrication and Magnetic Properties of Heusler Alloy Glass-Coated Microwires with High Curie Temperature by Mohamed Salaheldeen, Valentina Zhukova, Juan Maria Blanco, Julian Gonzalez, Arcady Zhukov

“…The review emphasizes the influence of geometric parameters, annealing conditions, and compositional variations on the microstructure and magnetic behavior of these materials. …”
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The effect of amorphous Si3N4 nanoparticles and magnetized distilled water on the mechanical properties and infrared transmittance of α-Al2O3 by Mahdi Darabi, Ehsan Mohammad Sharifi, Reza Vafaei, Akbar Eshaghi, Mohammad Reza Loghman-Estarki

“…FESEM/EDS reveals grain refinement from 402 ± 18 nm to 124 ± 6 nm with homogeneity index exceeding 0.93. These microstructural modifications enable 85.3 ± 0.5% mid-infrared transmittance between 3 and 6 μm, surpassing conventional transparent alumina by 41%. …”
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Exploiting the lubricating and anti-corrosive functionalities of graphite particles to improve the wear and corrosion resistance of the cobalt matrix by Mahshid Tafreshi, Soheil Mahdavi, Mir Saman Safavi

“…The results of the microstructural analysis using field-emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM) and X-ray diffraction (XRD) illustrated that the embedded Gr particles changed the morphology of the grains, and made surface denser without an obvious variation in the phase structure of the coatings. …”
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Sustainable Utilization of Dredged Sediments and Water Treatment Sludges as Construction Materials Through Combined Dewatering and Cement Stabilization Techniques by Supakij Nontananandh, Nattapas Khumsuprom, Thanet Thongdetsri, Apiniti Jotisankasa, Susit Chaiprakaikeow, Shinya Inazumi

“…The unconfined compressive strength (UCS), shear modulus, and microstructural changes were evaluated using various analytical techniques, including unconfined compression testing, free–free resonance testing, X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX). …”
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