Comparison of Different Additives and Ages on Mechanical and Acoustic Behavior of Coal Gangue Cemented Composite by Meng Xiao

“…Control specimens without fillers were also tested for comparison. The microstructure of the specimens was examined using scanning electron microscopy (SEM). …”
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Phase transformations during the doping of zinc chloride and silver nitrate into calcium phosphates by А.Н. Сағидұғұмар, А. Тұрлыбекұлы, Д. Догадкин, А.Д. Погребняк, Н. Қантай, А. Садибеков

“…The test material is obtained in the form of a suspension and subjected to ultrasonic treatment. The microstructure and phase composition of the obtained biocomposites are studied by SEM, XRD, FTIR methods. …”
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The Changes of Phenotypic Characteristics of Shewanella putrefaciens under Cold Adaptation by Xin Gao, Min Sun, Bo Li, Jing Xie

“…In order to investigate the strong putrefaction of aquatic significant amounts under cold storage at 0–10°C, SEM was used to examine the microstructure of S. putrefaciens that had been cultivated at various temperatures. …”
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Research on the salt disease and deterioration simulation of hui-zhou corridor bridge(an-fu bridge) in China by Qi Liu, Haoming Yang, Decai Gong

“…Overall, during the experiment, changes in its apparent characteristics, microstructure, quality, and strength were tested. The results indicated that all experimental samples exhibited weathering and damage. …”
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Comparative study of cross-linking processes of selected commercial resole-type phenol-formaldehyde resins as matrix precursors for a pultruded carbon fiber-phenolic based composit... by Maciej Gubernat, Piotr Szatkowski, Ryszard Wielowski, Martyna Szatkowska, Angelika Kmita, Wojciech Piekarczyk, Aneta Fraczek-Szczypta

“…Benefit from the use of PF modified with furfuryl alcohol (FA) as matrix precursor was demonstrated based on the analysis of the microstructure using scanning electron microscopy and optical microscopy and the bending strength and modulus tests for cross-linked resins and pultruded composite rods. …”
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An efficient data-driven optimization framework for elastically isotropic lattice structures by Zhengtao Shu, Hao Li, Liang Gao

“…Meanwhile, the prediction accuracy exceeding 99% for each microstructure with a specified volume fraction. Finally, finite element analysis and experiments verify the elastic property and isotropic behavior of the desired isotropic lattices.…”
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Using Alkali-Activated Cementitious Materials to Solidify High Organic Matter Content Dredged Sludge as Roadbed Material by Zhong Gu, Sudong Hua, Weixing Zhao, Sisheng Li, Zhen Gao, Haitao Shan

“…The properties of the solidified samples were determined in terms of unconfined compressive strength, products of hydration, toxicity characteristics, water stability, freeze-thaw resistance, and volume stability. The microstructure and hydration products of the dredged sludge after solidification were evaluated by X-ray diffraction analysis, scanning electron microscopy, and thermogravimetry-differential scanning calorimetry analysis. …”
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Fabrication of aluminum-coated glucose/graphene oxide hybrid materials for the dual adsorption of fluoride and methylene blue by Siwei Tan, Xiaoyin Ruan, Haipeng Ye, Ji Shao, Xiaoyue Shan, Yanpeng Shi, Yanna Le

“…X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), Brunauer–Emmett–Teller (BET) analysis, and Barrett–Joyner–Halenda analysis were employed to characterize the synthesized adsorbent. …”
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Laboratory and Rig Tests of High-Strength and High Crack Resistance Wheel Tyres by G. I. Bryunchukov, A. S. Razumov, A. V. Sukhov, A. V. Zorin, R. A. Il’Inykh, V. V. Brekson

“…Wheel tyre prototypes of grade “H” steel were subject to laboratory and rig tests at the JSC VNIIZhT experimental facilities inclusive of analysis of working layer mechanical properties and of hardness/microstructure distribution over the cross-section, assessment of cold resistance, determination of the tyre static fracture toughness (crack resistance) K1С and damping capacity (tenacity) Kfc, as well as analysis of the tyre stress state. …”
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Enhancement of the structure and linear/nonlinear optical properties of PVA/chitosan/Ag nanocomposites for optoelectronic and antibacterial applications by H. Elhendawi, R. M. Ramadan, M. S. Abdel-Aziz, T. Fahmy, A. M. Ali

“…Abstract Polyvinyl alcohol/chitosan/silver (PVA/Cs/Ag) nanocomposites are prepared using casting method for eco-friendly applications. The microstructure and optical properties are investigated using X-ray diffraction, Fourier transform infrared and UV/Vis spectroscopy. …”
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Depth exploration of gadolinium-modified bismuth iron titanate: A comprehensive investigation by Sushil Joshi, Alok Shukla, Nitin Kumar, A. Maurya, R.N.P. Choudhary

“…SEM (Scanning electron microscopy) analysis confirms a polycrystalline microstructure with a 5–6 µm average grain size, while EDX (Energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy) validates the stoichiometric presence of Bi, Gd, Fe, Ti, and O with appropriate atomic percentages. …”
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Investigating the structural, thermal, and electrical properties of PVDF/PMMA blends reinforced with GNP, MXene, and GNP-MXene hybrids by Nitesh Kumar Nath, Rajanikanta Parida, Bichitra Nanda Parida, Nimai Charan Nayak

“…Surface morphological analysis indicated uniform filler dispersion and enhanced interfacial interactions within the polymer matrix. …”
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Optical coherence tomography for early detection of crop infection by Ghada Salem Sasi, Stephen J. Matcher, Adrien Alexis Paul Chauvet

“…To overcome these challenges, we propose using optical coherence tomography (OCT) as an innovative imaging tool to provide cross-sectional and three-dimensional images of the plant internal microstructure non-invasively, in vivo, and in real-time. …”
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Room-temperature FeSi2-doped Cu2Se thermoelectric films with enhanced figure of merit by Masahiro Goto, Michiko Sasaki, Taku Moronaga, Toru Hara, Yibin Xu

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Fractal Characteristics and Acoustic Emission during the Failure Process of Argillaceous Siltstone with Different Moisture Contents by Haoran Song, Shouyu Li, Jiachen Xu, Qingwen Zhang, Yonghui Zhi

“…The rock samples exhibited random packing of mineral particles and contained many clay minerals by SEM analysis of fracture microstructure. Water dissolves mineral particles and cementitious materials, producing microcracks with propagation potential. …”
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Investigation of Alkali Activated Ferrochromium Slag Composites Including Waste Marble Powder by Mehmet Emiroğlu, Servet Yıldız, Merve Koç Keskinkılınç, Şule Sekin Eronat

“…The study encompasses a comprehensive analysis, including SEM, XRD, and XRF, to understand the microstructure and chemical composition of the resulting composites. …”
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Raman spectra and microwave dielectric properties of Na5Tm1 − x(Y1/3Yb2/3)x(MoO4)4 ceramics with ultra-low sintering temperature by Yuan-Bin Chen, Siyi Xiong

“…SEM analysis demonstrated that the samples sintered at 600 °C exhibited a dense microstructure, with a relative density as high as 94.9% and an average grain size ranging from 2.172 μm to 2.424 μm. …”
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Exploring the relationship between maternal prenatal stress and brain structure in premature neonates. by Alexandra Lautarescu, Laila Hadaya, Michael C Craig, Antonis Makropoulos, Dafnis Batalle, Chiara Nosarti, A David Edwards, Serena J Counsell, Suresh Victor

“…We previously observed an association between maternal stress and white matter microstructure in a sample of infants born prematurely. …”
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Supplementation with Lentil (<i>Lens culinaris</i>) Hull Soluble Dietary Fiber Ameliorates Sodium Dextran Sulfate-Induced Colitis and Behavioral Deficits via the Gut-Brain Axis by Dongying Chen, Xin Bi, Qian Feng, Yong Sun

“…Structural characterizations of SDFs confirmed that cellulase-modified soluble dietary fiber exhibited better physicochemical properties: more porous microstructure; similar polysaccharide structure; more stable particle size distribution; higher crystallinity; better adsorption capacity; and lower viscosity. …”
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Electrochemical conversion of methane measured by anode out gas monitoring over Ce–Co–Cu anode electrocatalysts by Bernardo Jordão Moreira Sarruf, Robert Steinberger-Wilckens, Paulo Emílio Valadão de Miranda

“…Distribution of relaxation times analysis highlights the necessity of optimising microstructure and mitigating gas diffusion polarisation effects, corroborating the validity of equivalent circuit models aligned with electrochemical impedance spectroscopy data.…”
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