Influence of prolong curing, freeze thaw cycles on strength and compaction condition on water retention behaviour of bamboo biochar amended soils by Shailesh Kumar Yadav, Ramakrishna Bag

“…These variations were also evident in the microstructural analysis.…”
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Intergranular precipitation evolution and its effect on the impact toughness of Super304H austenitic stainless steel weld metal during long-term aging at 650 °C by Conghao Du, Xue Wang

“…The microstructural evolution and its effect on the impact toughness of Super304H austenitic stainless steel weld metal during long-term aging at 650 °C was investigated in detail. …”
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Anodic coating of pure titanium: Structural and tribological effects of surface roughness diversity by Ilhan Celik, Aydemir Guralp Ural, Mert Aliyazici, Dilek Cicek

“…Surface characterization was performed with surface hardness, microstructural analysis, and wear tests. X-ray diffraction (XRD) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) analyses were used to examine the structural properties and morphology of the coatings. …”
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Investigating the effect of stearic acid on the hydrophobicity and corrosion resistance of the anodized AlCrFeMnTi high entropy alloy by Ramtin Hajizadeh, Wafaa Farouq, Kamran Dehghani

“…Also, using FE-SEM and Profilometery, the microstructural evolutions as well as the morphology of samples were characterized. …”
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Stability of whey protein isolate–chitosan Pickering emulsions and their application in mayonnaise by Zhen Tian, Huaizhou Jin, Xiaoxiao Shang, Qifei Ma, Weihong Wang, Shangzhong Jin

“…Optical tweezers were employed to quantify the interaction forces between emulsion droplets during storage, in combination with microstructural observation and ζ-potential analysis. …”
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Effect of freezing–thawing cycles and high temperatures on concretes containing partial replacement of fine grain blast and Electric Arc Furnace slags by Seyed Hosein Ghasemzadeh Mousavinejad, Sepehr Ghorbani GilKalaye

“…The inclusion of 10% microsilica and 0.3% polypropylene fibers, however, reduced sample resistance at 800 °C compared to 400 °C. Microstructural analysis of GGBS in concrete using Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) revealed that the addition of GGBS produces a denser matrix populated with more angular particles, resulting in improved bonding properties compared to plain concrete.…”
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Bladder Mucosa Harvested with Holmium Laser for Treatment of Urethral Strictures: Does the Graft Have its Tissue Integrity Preserved? by Luiz Augusto Westin, Edilaine Farias Alves, Waldemar S. Costa, Francisco J. B. Sampaio, Luciano A. Favorito

“…ABSTRACT Objective: The aim of this study is to evaluate the integrity and the microstructural characteristics of the bladder mucosa graft harvested using a minimally invasive technique with the Holmium laser (Ho-YAG) for the treatment of urethral stricture. …”
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Pumice soil stabilisation using alkali-activated waste glass for sustainable road subgrade applications by Roohollah Kalatehjari, Elmira Khaksar Najafi, Afshin Asadi

“…The maximum compressive strength of 37.9 MPa was obtained at an A/P of 0.4 after curing at 65 °C for 48 h. The microstructural analysis confirmed the formation of alkali/earth-alkali-silicate-hydrate gels involving Na+, K+, Ca2+, and Mg2+ ions. …”
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Neuro-Glio-Vascular Complexes of the Brain After Acute Ischemia by A. S. Stepanov, V. A. Akulinin, A. V. Mysik, S. S. Stepanov, D. B. Avdeev

“…The purpose of the study is to compare the structural and functional state of neuro-glio-vascular microstructural complexes of the somatosensory cortex (SSC), CA1 of the hippocampus and amygdala of the brain of white rats under normal conditions and after acute ischemia caused by a 20-minute occlusion of common carotid arteries.Materials and methods. …”
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Revealing the Mineralogical and Petrographic Signs of Fluid-Related Processes in the Kelebia Basement Area (Szeged Basin, S Hungary): A Case Study of Alpine Prograde Metamorphism i... by Andrea Varga, Elemér Pál-Molnár, Béla Raucsik

“…Based on an evaluation of petrographic (including also cathodoluminescence analysis) and microstructural features, joined with mineralogical and metamorphic data such as “illite crystallinity” and K-white mica crystallite size obtained by X-ray powder diffractometry (XRPD), a very low- to low-grade (ca. 300°C) Alpine metamorphic imprint of this portion of the basement can be proposed. …”
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An investigation into enhancing sand stability and minimizing dust emissions through bacterial treatment in arid regions by Huan Tao, Panpan Jiang, Jili Qu, Yuandong Huang

“…Comprehensive evaluations included bearing capacity tests, wind erosion measurements (erosion pins), crust thickness analysis, and permeability assessments, supported by SEM, XRD, and EDS to elucidate microstructural changes. …”
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Glaucoma-related Changes in the Mechanical Properties and Collagen Micro-architecture of the Human Sclera. by Baptiste Coudrillier, Jacek K Pijanka, Joan L Jefferys, Adhiraj Goel, Harry A Quigley, Craig Boote, Thao D Nguyen

“…<h4>Conclusion</h4>The observed biomechanical and microstructural changes could be the result of tissue remodeling occuring in glaucoma and are likely to alter the mechanical environment of the optic nerve head and contribute to axonal damage.…”
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Cross-linked carboxymethyl cellulose biosorbent for zinc removal: a sustainable remediation of heavy metal-polluted waters by Dilber Çelgan, Asiye Karadağ, Barna Jalaluddin Mohammad Karim, Yaşar Kemal Recepoğlu, Özgür Arar

“…Abstract This study focuses on the preparation and characterization of cross-linked carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) biosorbent for efficient removal of Zn2⁺ ions from aqueous solutions. The microstructural features of the biosorbent were examined using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), while elemental analysis was conducted using an elemental analyzer to determine carbon (C), hydrogen (H), nitrogen (N), and sulfur (S) content. …”
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Investigation on some quality parameters of probiotic UF-Iranian white cheese containing caffeine by Hossein Jooyandeh, Behrooz Alizadeh Behbahani

“…In this research, caffeine with different concentrations of 0 (control sample), 200, 400, and 600 mg/kg was added to the probiotic UF-Iranian white cheese, and some physicochemical, microbial, microstructural and sensory characteristics of the product during 45 days of storage in the refrigerator were checked. …”
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Critical Extraction Parameters for Maximizing Oil Yield from Spent Coffee Grounds by Ingryd Mayer Krinski, Vinícius Reisdorfer Leite, Luis Mauro Moura, Viviana Cocco Mariani

“…Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) was also employed to observe microstructural changes in SCG before and after extraction with both polar and non-polar solvents. …”
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Effect of Blending Silica Fume and GGBS on Chloride Penetration in Concrete under Temperature Gradient Conditions by Remilekun A. Shittu, Akram AlFantazi, Ahmed K. Alkaabi, Tae-Yeon Kim

“…While thermal gradient significantly reduces the chloride binding capacity, adding SF and GGBS increases this ability. SEM analysis revealed microstructural changes in concrete due to high temperature and thermal gradients, with larger and deeper pores in samples exposed to thermal gradient. …”
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AI-based real-time prediction of cross-sectional phase distribution during laser heat treatment via sequential thermal imaging and image-to-image synthesis by Myeonggyun Son, Hyungson Ki

“…Real-time monitoring of laser heat treatment is essential for ensuring microstructural consistency and process stability, but remains challenging due to complex thermal behavior and phase transformations. …”
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Metastability, adiabatic shear bands initiation and plastic strain localization in the AMg6 alloy under dynamic loading by Mikhail Sokovikov, Sergey Uvarov, Mikhail Simonov, Vasiliy Chudinov, Oleg Naimark

“…The dynamic split Hopkinson pressure bar tests were conducted with AlMg6 alloy combined with �in-situ� imaging of temperature kinetics by CEDIP Silver 450M high-speed infrared camera with conclusion of the secondary role of thermoplastic instability at the ASB staging. The microstructural study performed by an electron microscopy revealed the correlated behavior of the ensemble of defects, which can be classified as a structural transition and precursor of ASB induced strain localization and failure. …”
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Interfacial adhesion between dissimilar thermoplastics fabricated via material extrusion-based multi-material additive manufacturing by Felix Richter, Dazhong Wu

“…Material combinations that include polypropylene (PP) and polyethylene (PE) exhibited bonding strengths of nearly two magnitudes lower than those of PLA-PETG, PETG-PC, and PLA-PC. The microstructural images of the samples showed that the most compatible combinations exhibited a smooth, gradient interface indicating the importance of nano-scale adhesion mechanisms. …”
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Degeneration of the injured cervical cord is associated with remote changes in corticospinal tract integrity and upper limb impairment. by Patrick Freund, Torben Schneider, Zoltan Nagy, Chloe Hutton, Nikolaus Weiskopf, Karl Friston, Claudia A Wheeler-Kingshott, Alan J Thompson

“…This DTI protocol can be used in longitudinal assessment of microstructural changes immediately following injury and may be utilised to predict progression and monitor interventions aimed at promoting spinal cord repair.…”
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