The high-strength method of reinforcing sand particles using MICP combined with coconut fiber under unsaturated conditions in marine and coastal regions by Shixia Zhang, Danyi Shen, Rongzheng Zhang, Chuangzhou Wu

“…However, the inclusion of medium fibers (5–10 mm) and long fibers (10–15 mm) negatively affected the mechanical properties of the sand columns. Microstructural analysis further confirmed the synergistic reinforcement effect of short fibers and calcium carbonate precipitation. …”
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Design and high strain rate response of a nanostructured bainitic steel for enhanced austenite stability by Majid Charchi Aghdam, Mehdi Hosseinzadeh Khanmiri, Hamid Mousalou, Sasan Yazdani

“…This study investigates the microstructural evolution and mechanical response of a high-silicon nanostructured bainitic steel designed with optimized Mn and Ni contents to enhance the stability of retained austenite (RA). …”
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Mechanistic origin of grain size and oxygen interstitial effects on strain-induced α ” martensitic transformation in Ti-12Mo alloy by Yan Chong, Tomohito Tsuru, Masatoshi Mitsuhara, Baoqi Guo, Reza Gholizadeh, Koji Inoue, Andrew Godfrey, Nobuhiro Tsuji

“…The mechanistic origins of the anomalous grain size dependency and the acute oxygen content dependency of SIMT are discussed based on multi-scale microstructural characterization and state-of-the-art simulations. …”
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Non-Destructive Evaluation of Cement Mortar Quality with Hyperspectral Remote Sensing Methods by I. Ahmed, U. K. Sharma, P. K. Garg, A. K. Thakur, Pritipadmaja

“…It may indicate the influence of hydration and microstructural densification on surface characteristics. …”
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Physical and functional characterization of whey protein-lignin biocomposite films for food packaging applications by Yihong Deng, Sierra Kolodjski, Grace Lewis, Gary Onan, Youngmi Kim

“…Conversely, lignosulfonate resulted in thicker films and improved UV shielding and antioxidant benefits. Microstructural analysis revealed that uneven lignin dispersion within the film matrix likely limited the overall lignin-induced enhancement of mechanical and barrier properties. …”
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The role of dispersal of repetitive DNAs in the diversification of bristlenose plecos (Loricariidae, Hypostominae, Ancistrus) from South Atlantic Coastal drainages by FABIO H. TAKAGUI, LUÍS P. SANTANA, MARCELEIA RUBERT, PATRIK VIANA, PAULO ROBERTO A.M AFFONSO, LUCIA GIULIANO-CAETANO

“…Most likely, these microstructural differences were determined by independent evolutionary processes, strongly associated to the geographic isolation between watersheds. …”
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Enhanced Electrical Property and Thermal Stability in Lead-Free BNT–BT–BF Ceramics by Kangle Zhou, Enxiang Hou, Yanfeng Qu, Yan Mu, Junjun Wang

“…In this work, lead-free ((1−x)(0.94Bi_0.5Na_0.5TiO₃-0.06BaTiO₃)-xBiFeO₃ (x = 0.08, 0.10, 0.12)) ceramics were synthesized using a conventional solid-state method, with systematic investigation of phase evolution, microstructural characteristics, and their coupled effects on electromechanical performance and thermal stability. …”
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Creep Behavior of Uncoated, Bond-Coated, and Thermal Barrier coated Ti-6Al-4V by Flavio Perpetuo Briguente, Renata Jesuina Takahashi, Leonardo Henrique Fazan, Adriano Gonçalves dos Reis, Danieli Aparecida Pereira Reis

“…These coatings resulted in a reduction in the secondary creep rate and an enhancement in creep lifetime. Microstructural analysis revealed that the delamination of the layers increased with the operating temperature.…”
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Starch-Based Fishing Composite Fiber and Its Degradation Behavior by Wenwen Yu, Fei Yang, Lei Wang, Yongli Liu, Jiangao Shi

“…The effects of starch contents on the microstructural, thermal, dynamic mechanical, and mechanical properties of starch-based composite fibers were studied. …”
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Study on the performance of cement stabilized limestone tailings blending macadam in pavement base by Wenwei Li, Chunyu Zheng, Chenxu Liu, Zhixiong Zhang, Zhen Wang, Quan Wang

“…A comprehensive assessment framework was established, encompassing mechanical tests (compressive and flexural strength), durability evaluations (drying shrinkage, thermal shrinkage, freeze-thaw resistance, erosion stability), XRD phase analysis, and SEM microstructural imaging. Results indicate that limestone tailings micro-particles exhibit a nucleation effect, and their alkaline components, such as calcium oxide, promote cement hydration. …”
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Improvement of performance of ultra-high performance concrete based composite material added with nano materials by Pang Jinchang, Liu Ronggui

“…Moreover, hydration heat analysis, X-Ray Diffraction (XRD), mercury intrusion porosimetry (MIP) and nanoindentation tests were used to explore hydration process and microstructure. …”
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Studying the fracture surface of brass CuZn37 and aluminum 1100 and their relationship with formability in Single Point Incremental Forming by Marwa K. Qate�a, Muhsin J. Jweeg, Adnan I. Mohammed

“…The formability of the specimens in terms of fracture depth and maximum wall angle was measured; and scanning electron microscopic photography was used to capture the fractured surface of the specimens to perform a fractography analysis. In each specimen's fracture surface, the identification of the voids shape, calculation of the void volume fraction (VVF) and void size, and the classification of the voids have been performed to allow for the identification of the relationship between formability and the microstructure of both materials. …”
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Soliton models of dislocation and acoustic emission in metallic materials by A. PAWEŁEK, S. PILECKI

“…In this paper the analysis of the dislocation models and the possibilities of their application to the description of the acoustic emission (AE) sources, which are acting during plastic deformation of metallic materials are presented. …”
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Preparation and characterization of nanocomposites based on COOH functionalized multi-walled carbon nanotubes and on poly(trimethylene terephthalate)

“…Poly(trimethylene terephthalate) nanocomposites containing COOH functionalized multi-walled nanotubes were synthesized with in situ polymerization method. The microstructure of the nanocomposites was studied by SEM, in terms of the dispersion state of the nanotubes and the polymer–nanotube interface. …”
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Histological and Biochemical Changes in Ovaries of Adult Wistar Rats Following Exposure to Risperidone by Onyilo, P.O.*, Dirisu, E.I., Samuel, B.O.

“…Group B rats (2.5 mg/kg of risperidone) showed normal ovarian microstructure, with follicles at various stages of maturity. …”
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Research on the Solidification Structure of the Zn-19Al-6Mg Alloy by Jianhua Wei, Jun Xiao, Shaoguang Yang, Kuo Cao, Di Wang, Aimin Zhao

“…Samples were taken from the billets of this alloy for differential thermal analysis experiments. By combining the phase diagram and the experimental results of differential thermal analysis, the solidification structure of the Zn-19Al-6Mg alloy was obtained. …”
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High temperature corrosion of commercial FeCrAl alloys (Kanthal AF) in nitrogen gas by Veskovič-Bukudura S., Kovač J., Karpe B., Umek P., Nagode A., Cerc-Korošec R., Bizjak M.

“…Oxidation test in air and nitrogen gas were carried out by thermogravimetric analysis. The microstructure is characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM-EDX), Auger electron spectroscopy (AES), and focused ion beam (FIB-EDX) analysis. …”
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Evolution of precipitates during creep deformation for alloy 718 by Chanhee Park, Joonho Lee, Woo-Sang Jung

“…This study investigated the microstructural evolution of the γ′′, γ′, and δ phases during creep for alloy 718. …”
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Enhanced mechanical properties and reduced anisotropy of material extrusion-manufactured short carbon fibre-reinforced plastic via cold isostatic pressing by Sangjun Jeon, Seong Je Park, Seung Ki Moon, Daejong Yang

“…The mechanical properties significantly improved after CIP treatment, with the optimal pressure of 500 bar, resulting in a 103% increase in tensile strength for 0° raster angle specimens and a 143.3% increase for 90° specimens, effectively reducing the anisotropy from 77.3% to 42.1%. Microstructural analysis revealed reduced voids and enhanced layer adhesion with increased crystallinity. …”
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Promote citizen engagement with warnings ― an empirical examination of government social media accounts during public health crises by Yanan Guo, Jida Liu, Chenxi Lian

“…Drawing on the Elaboration Likelihood Model (ELM) and the Crisis and Emergency Risk Communication (CERC) framework, model was developed to analyze the effects of central routes (content features) and peripheral routes (microstructural and source features) on citizen engagement, as well as the moderating effect of disease type. …”
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