Bottom-Simulating Reflectors (BSRs) in Gas Hydrate Systems: A Comprehensive Review by Shiyuan Shi, Linsen Zhan, Wenjiu Cai, Ran Yang, Hailong Lu

“…To address these gaps, future research should focus on frequency-dependent AVO inversion based on viscoelastic theory, multicomponent full-waveform inversion, improved anisotropy assessment, and quantitative links between rock microstructure and elastic properties. These innovations will shift BSR research from static feature mapping to dynamic process analysis, enhancing hydrate detection and our understanding of hydrate–environment interactions.…”
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Characterization of novel Annona reticulata fiber as a potential reinforcement for composite applications by S. Hossain, M. A. Saeed, T. Islam, S. Islam, M. A. Jalil, M. M. Rahman, S. C. Das

“…The dried fibers were characterized via chemical composition analysis, FTIR spectroscopy, density measurement, XRD, thermal analysis, morphological examination, and tensile testing. …”
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Strain Localization and Seismic Properties in the Heterogeneous Ailaoshan‐Red River Shear Zone, Southeast Asia by Junyu Li, Shuyun Cao

“…This study provides a comprehensive analysis of migmatites and granitic mylonites in the Ailaoshan‐Red River shear zone (ASRR‐SZ), incorporating detailed field observations, microstructure analysis, mineral crystallographic preferred orientations, rheological parameters, and seismic properties. …”
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Interaction of MWCNTs and GNPs with the elements on the development of equiatomic Fe25Co25Cr25Cu25 High Entropy Alloys (HEAs) by V Balaji, A Arivazhagan, M Anthony Xavior

“…MWCNTs and GNPs are added to control the Cu segregation level by acting as structural reinforcement and altering the microstructure. The alloy fabrication is done through Mechanical Alloying (MA) followed by the Vacuum Arc Melting (VAM) process. …”
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Current Applications and Development of Radiomics in Osteoporosis: A Narrative Review by Shuyu Liu, He Gong, Peipei Shi, Chenchen Li, Qi Zhang, Jinming Zhang

“…Radiomics allowed for quantitative characterization of bone geometry, material distribution, and microstructure, making it applicable to osteoporosis as well. …”
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A competitive coevolution-based evolutionary algorithm for the parallel inverse design of multiple soft network materials by Xiao Feng, Yuchen Lai, Xing Yang, Yongbin Yu, Fangling Li, Xiangxiang Wang, Jiacheng Liang, Jingye Cai, Shunze Cao

“…After integrating mathematical modeling of SNMs and finite element analysis (FEA), the CCMPDE-based strategy enabled concurrent optimization of multiple SNMs featuring different curved microstructures. …”
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Mechanisms and Modelling of Effects on the Degradation Processes of a Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) Fuel Cell: A Comprehensive Review by Krystof Foniok, Lubomira Drozdova, Lukas Prokop, Filip Krupa, Pavel Kedron, Vojtech Blazek

“…The article critically evaluates experimental approaches integrated with advanced physicochemical modelling techniques, such as impedance spectroscopy, microstructural analysis, and hybrid modelling approaches, highlighting their strengths and specific limitations. …”
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Effects of laser-beam diameter on melt pool characteristics and grain formation in Fe-3.4 wt%Si alloy made by powder bed fusion by Ho Sung Jang, Su Heon Kim, Geon-Woo Park, Jong Bae Jeon, Donghwi Kim, Yoon Suk Choi, Sunmi Shin

“…We also demonstrate correlations between the melt pool's microstructural and textural characteristics and its geometric features.…”
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Effect of ultrasound combined with TGase-type glycation on the structure, physicochemical, and functional properties of casein hydrolysate by Huimin Wang, Yujun Jiang, Jia Shi

“…The microstructure indicated that after 200 W sonication treatment, the structure of glycated CH was expanded and the molecular flexibility was enhanced. …”
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Advancing giga-strength and high-modulus aluminum matrix composites via nitrogen-induced self-forming process by Kanhu C. Nayak, Se-Hoon Kim, Jin-Won Lee, Donghyun Bae, Jae-Pyong Ahn, Kon-Bae Lee, Hyun-Joo Choi

“…These improvements are attributed to the formation of aluminum nitride (AlN) and aluminum oxynitride (Al(O)N), which originate on the Al powder surface and integrate into the matrix and Al–SiC interface during the nitrogen-induced self-sintering process. Detailed microstructural analysis revealed the critical role of these phases in load transfer from the matrix to the reinforcement. …”
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Enhancing joint efficiency in friction stir welding of PA66 using an induction-heated threaded pin and glass fiber reinforcement by Ammar Elsheikh, Mohamed Ahmed Elmosalamy, Ninshu Ma, Ibrahim Eldeeb, Ezzat Showaib, Saad Ebied

“…Among the tested conditions, a rotational speed of 1000 RPM and welding speed of 20 mm/min resulted in optimal heat input, promoting uniform fiber dispersion and stable vortex flow within the nugget zone. The microstructural analysis identified five distinct regions in the stir zone, each exhibiting unique material flow behaviors. …”
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Experimental Study on Strength Characteristics of Overconsolidated Gassy Clay by Tao Liu, Longfei Zhu, Yan Zhang, Chengrong Qing, Yuanzhe Zhan, Chaonan Zhu, Jiayang Jia

“…Consolidated undrained triaxial tests combined with cyclic simple shear tests were performed on specimens with varying overconsolidation ratios (OCRs) and initial pore pressures, supplemented by SEM microstructural analysis. Triaxial results indicate that OCR controls the transitions between shear contraction and dilatancy, which govern both stress–strain responses and excess pore pressure development. …”
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Strength and durability of concrete with bentonite clay and quarry dust by Muhammad Umar, Hui Qian, M. Nasir Ayaz Khan, Muhammad Shahid Siddique, Hamad Almujibah, Ali. E. A. Elshekh, Maaz Osman Bashir, Nikolai Ivanovich Vatin

“…The impact of incorporating these SCMs on fresh concrete properties, compressive, flexural, and split tensile strengths, and acid resistance was investigated. Microstructural analysis using Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and X-ray radiography were used. …”
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A Study of the Performance of Dissimilar Pulsed-Laser-Welded JSC590R/JAC980YL Steel Joints of Differential Thickness by Rui Zhang, Qiaobo Feng, Chunliang Wang, Shuai Tian, Sizhe Niu, Ming Lou

“…To reveal the correlation between the mechanical properties of JSC590R/JSC980YL steel pulse-laser-welded joints and welding parameters, this study adopts the response surface analysis test method to determine the welding parameters, and examined the macroscopic morphology, microstructure, microhardness, and tensile properties of the cross-section of the welded joints. …”
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Effects of Nanoparticles on the Antipullout Strength between the Reinforcement and Cement Mortar by Yupeng Shen, Peng Jing, Wensheng Yao, Tianxiao Tang, Dandan Cao, Hongshang Peng, Yaqiong Wang

“…The mechanism is, then, validated by the microscopic analysis with Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM). Results show that NS can accelerate the hydration reaction of cement, produce more Calcium Silicate Hydrate (CSH) gel, and increase the density of the cement mortar, thereby improving the microstructure and antipullout strength. …”
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“Mechanical Characterization and Predictive Modeling of Abaca-Bagasse Polyester Sandwich Composites Using an Artificial Neural Network” by Ramesh S, Maruthi Prashanth B. H, Sandeepkumar Gowda, Asif Iqbal Mulla, Priyaranjan Sharma, Gajanan Anne

“…The composite’s performance was evaluated through tensile, flexural, impact, and interlaminar shear strength tests, with microstructural analysis, performed using scanning electron microscopy (SEM). …”
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Understanding the structural and electrochemical properties of YSZ coating deposited by electrophoretic deposition by Omid Sharifahmadian, Ashokraja Chandrasekar, Reza Samiee, Amirhossein Pakseresht

“…In this study, the impact of varying the sintering temperature on the microstructure and corrosion resistance of the YSZ coating was investigated. …”
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Effect of gamma‐ray irradiation on electrical conductivity of polypropylene composite for nuclear cable insulation by Baixin Liu, Yu Gao, Chenyi Guo, Jing Li, Yu Chen, Junguo Gao, Boxue Du

“…Electrical conductivities at different temperatures and trap distributions are measured to observe the deterioration of insulation performance. The microstructure of the sample is estimated using differential scanning calorimetry, X‐ray diffraction, thermogravimetric analysis and a scanning electron microscope. …”
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Mechanical characterization of femoral popliteal artery: experiments, histology, and model comparison by Renye Cai, Aoling Liu, Qingkun Hu, Jie Lu, Heng Zhang, Chunyu Kong, Yiwei Zhu, Xiaolong Gu, Xuwen Lai, Zhi-Qiang Feng, François Peyraut

“…Histopathological analysis revealed the microstructural changes in the arterial samples after stretching, including partial rupture of elastic fibers, rearrangement and distribution of collagen fibers, and morphological changes in smooth muscle cells (SMCs). …”
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Wetting behavior of Mo, Ta, and stainless steel substrates in contact with molten Mg by S. Terlicka, N. Sobczak, K. Janus, J.J. Sobczak

“…Images of Mg/substrate couples recorded during the experiments were used to calculate the contact angles (θ) formed between the liquid Mg drop and the selected substrates.After the sessile drop tests, the Mg/Mo, Mg/Ta, and Mg/AISI 316L couples were subjected to in-depth microstructural characterization using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS).Under the employed experimental conditions, oxide-free Mg drops on all tested couples presented non-wetting behavior (θ > 90°). …”
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