Sustainable road construction materials incorporating dam sediment and eucalyptus ash waste: A circular economy framework by Nunthanis Wongvatana, Asarut Noorak, Hatairat Poorahong, Pornkasem Jongpradist, Susit Chaiprakaikeow, Pitthaya Jamsawang

“…Nondestructive tests using free-free resonance revealed strong correlations between compressive strength and wave velocities, with shear and compressional wave velocities reaching 600 and 990 m/s, respectively. Microstructural analyses showed significant formation of calcium silicate hydrate, with a 30 % increase in content, enhancing interparticle bonding and sediment densification. …”
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Investigating the role of structural connectivity in the individuals with moderate hearing loss by AHM Ruhul Quddus, Mst Shahnaj Pervin, Artyom Zinchenko, Md Mamun Al Amin

“…Additionally, we identified a disrupted network centered on the left putamen in MHL, involving eight brain regions. Network topology analysis showed reduced betweenness centrality and small-world network in MHL. …”
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Molecular dynamics-guided design of laser-cladded TiCx/Al composite coatings for enhanced arc erosion resistance: A combined simulation and experimental study by Li Zhang, Xiangchun Wen, Jinxin Huang, Guan Wang, Chenlu Fan

“…A molecular dynamics model was developed to simulate the microstructural evolution of TiCx/Al coatings (x = 1–10 wt%) under coupled thermo-mechanical loading. …”
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White matter integrity of hearing and cognitive impairments in healthy aging by Samaneh Nemati, Meisam Arjmandi, Jean Neils-Strunjas, Roger D. Newman-Norlund, Sarah E. Newman-Norlund, Laura Droege, Leonardo Bonilha, Julius Fridriksson

“…Additionally, ANOVA comparisons between older adults with and without hearing impairments revealed significant MD differences in several regions, indicating specific microstructural changes linked to auditory impairment.This study contributes to the understanding of the neural bases of hearing and cognitive impairments, underscoring the potential of DTI as a complementary tool to gray matter-based studies in exploring reliable imaging evidence of hearing and cognitive impairments in healthy aging across adulthood.…”
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Coefficient of thermal expansion of Nd-Fe-B magnetic particle polymer composites – experiments and stochastic finite element modeling by Yingnan Wang, Hamidreza Ahmadi Moghaddam, Jorge Palacios Moreno, Pierre Mertiny

“…The epoxy polymer matrix was modified with a commercial thickening agent, and isotropic magnetic particles were added as functional fillers. The microstructural morphology of the composites, including the distribution, dispersion, and alignment of the magnetic fillers, was analyzed through microscopy techniques like scanning electron microscopy. …”
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Synergistic Reinforcing Influence of SiC, Al2O3, and CdS on Advanced Tribomechanical Properties of Aluminum Composites by Sachin S. Pande, R.G. Tikotkar, J. Balaji, Syed Sameer Hussain

“…However, as the filler content increased, the impact strength decreased to 26 KJ/m². Microstructural analysis, performed using advanced techniques such as scanning electron microscopy (SEM), provided a detailed examination of the worn surfaces. …”
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Controlling solidification cracks in laser beam welding of AA6005 using Al2O3 and TiC nanoparticles dispersed in a Cu coating by M.H. Khan, S. Jabar, T.I. Khan, H.R. Kotadia, P. Franciosa

“…To mitigate cracking susceptibility, this study explores a novel approach involving the use of alumina (Al2O3) and titanium carbide (TiC) nanoparticles introduced into the fusion zone of laser welded AA6005 aluminium sheets via electrophoretic deposition (CuSO4 bath, ∼40 nm nanoparticles, varying concentrations/times). Microstructural analysis revealed that the incorporation of both Al2O3 and TiC nanoparticles on AA6005 led to an overall 65% grain refinement, effectively preventing centreline cracking during welding. …”
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Mechanical and microscale characterization of foamed concrete with Tianqi aluminosilicate binder by Sattar, Afiya Abdul, Mydin, Md Azree Othuman, Nadimalla, Altamashuddinkhan, Abdullah, Mohd Mustafa Al Bakri, Awoyera, Paul O., Fadugba, Olaolu George

“…The mechanical, transport, and microstructural characteristics of the concrete were explored. …”
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Experimental and analytical study of lightweight foamed concrete reinforced with sugarcane bagasse fiber by Sattar, Afiya Abdul, Mydin, Md Azree Othuman, Taqieddin, Ziad N., Jagadesh, P., Omar, Roshartini, Abdullah, Mohd Mustafa Al Bakri, Awoyera, Paul O., Fadugba, Olaolu George, Vasić, Milica V.

“…Thermal conductivity also declined slightly, suggesting improved insulation properties. Microstructural analysis confirmed better fiber-matrix bonding at the optimal fiber content, contributing to the observed improvements in performance. …”
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Titanium Additive Manufacturing with Powder Bed Fusion: A Bibliometric Perspective by Antonio del Bosque, Pablo Fernández-Arias, Diego Vergara

“…Advancements in powder materials and laser systems have been crucial to improving the efficiency and quality of the process, particularly in enhancing microstructure and porosity control. The bibliometric analysis reveals significant global interest, driven mainly by collaborations among institutions in Germany, the United States, and China, where further international cooperation is required to scale titanium additive manufacturing. …”
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Additive Manufacturing of Biodegradable Metallic Implants by Selective Laser Melting: Current Research Status and Application Perspectives by Anna Gracheva, Igor Polozov, Anatoly Popovich

“…This review systematizes current achievements in selective laser melting (SLM) of biodegradable metals (Mg, Fe, Zn), analyzing how processing parameters influence microstructure, mechanical properties, and degradation kinetics. …”
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Influence of Coated Steel Fibers on Mechanical Properties of UHPC Considering Graphene Oxide, Nano-Aluminum Oxide, and Nano-Calcium Carbonate by Seyed Sina Mousavi, Khatereh Ahmadi, Mehdi Dehestani, Jung Heum Yeon

“…The proficiency of the proposed technique was measured through compressive strength, direct tensile, and flexural tests. A microstructure analysis was conducted using scanning electron microscope (SEM) images to determine the ITZ depth surrounding the coated fibers. …”
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Axial-Compressive Behavior, Including Kink-Band Formation and Propagation, of Single p-Phenylene Terephthalamide (PPTA) Fibers by M. Grujicic, S. Ramaswami, J. S. Snipes, R. Yavari, C.-F. Yen, B. A. Cheeseman

“…In addition, the microstructure/topology of the fiber core, consisting of a number of coaxial crystalline fibrils, is taken into account. …”
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Effects of Different Blanching Methods and Freezing Rates on Textural Properties of Prepared Broccoli by ZHAO Yinuo, JIN Xin, BI Jinfeng, XIE Yitong, DU Ting

“…Besides, the microstructure was observed. The results indicated that the optimal process for maintaining the hardness of broccoli was steam blanching followed by freezing at −40 ℃. …”
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Experimental Study on Ultrasonic Vibration-Assisted Grinding of SiCp/Al Composites Grinding by Jinghao Jin, Jian Mao, Rong Wang, Mengyang Cui

“…Due to the heterogeneous structure, its microstructure is one of the determinants of workpiece life, and ultrasonic vibration can improve the surface quality after grinding. …”
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Thermophysical, and rheological insights of polyethylene/wax blends by Thobile L. Mhlabeni, Thobile L. Mhlabeni, Tamba Jamiru, Washington Mhike

“…Furthermore, the rheological properties of blends can provide insights into their microstructure, phase behaviour, and interaction between components. …”
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High-Density Polyethylene Composites Filled with Nanosilica Containing Immobilized Nanosilver or Nanocopper: Thermal, Mechanical, and Bactericidal Properties and Morphology and Int... by Regina Jeziórska, Maria Zielecka, Beata Gutarowska, Zofia Żakowska

“…The HDPE/Ag-SiO2 and HDPE/Cu-SiO2 composites were prepared by melt blending and injection molding. The microstructure of the composites was examined using transmission electron microscopy (TEM). …”
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Preparation and Performance Assessment of Asphalt Emulsion Modified by the Fabricated SBS Latex by Rui He, Yingping Liang, Lining Gao, Huaxin Chen, Ben Yang, Fengjun Guo, Jiuguang Geng

“…At last, the well-specified SBS-LMAE was prepared using the fabricated latex and tested for its conventional performances and microstructure. The results show that the SBS-LMAE samples all meet the main requirements of PMAE for microsurfacing and possess appropriate uniformity and stability.…”
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Obtaining environmentally compliant wood-polymer composite material from larch wood by Shamaev Vladimir, Tyurin Alexander, Russu Alexander, Garkusha Oksana, Rodaev Vyacheslav

“…Similar results were obtained with Prefier phenol-formaldehyde resin, urea formaldehyde resin with increased pot life, and amino-formaldehyde resin. The analysis of larch wood microstructure obtained with a scanning electron microscope was made. …”
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Effect of molding process on tribological characteristics of friction materials based on resin by LI Hui, DU Jian-hua, WANG Hao-xu, LÜ Ying-ying

“…A scanning electron microscopy and three-dimensional laser microscopy were used to analyze the superficial microstructure of the friction materials. Furthermore, a comparative analysis was employed to investigate the influences on the tribological properties by two types of material-forming processes. …”
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