Effect of K2O on the lubrication and heat transfer performance of continuous casting mold flux by Liguang ZHU, Chaofei GUO, Zhihong GUO, Baochen HAN, Xianhui WANG, Tianwei XIE, Hairui ZHAO, Lin CHENG

“….% K2O, along with the lowest transition temperature. Microstructural analysis reveals that the proportions of simple structural units (Q0</sup> and Q1</sup>) in the molten slag firstly increase and then decrease, while complex structural units (Al-O-Al and Si-O-Al) exhibit the opposite trend. …”
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Alloy design strategies for Fe-rich particle manipulation via unveiling the solidification behavior of Cu-Fe-Si alloys by Jae Kwon Kim, Yagnesh Shadangi, Hyun Gi Min, Vikas Shivam, Eun Soo Park

“…In this study, we carefully investigate the effect of adding 1.0–2.3 wt% Si on the Fe-rich precipitation behavior in a Cu-10 wt% Fe immiscible alloy through in-depth thermodynamic calculations, thermal analysis, and microstructural analysis. When the 1.0 wt% Si is added, dendritic particles form due to crystal orientation and interfacial energy. …”
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Study on mechanism of influence of low temperature freeze-thaw cycle on spontaneous combustion characteristics of coal gangue by Xun Zhang, Ning Ma, Bing Lu, Fengwei Dai, Ge Huang, Huimin Liang, Chen Yu

“…The evolution of the macro-oxidative exothermic properties and microstructural characteristics of the gangue during the freeze-thaw cycles were analyzed by X-ray diffraction (XRD), low-temperature N2 adsorption (LTNA), programmed temperature-expanded oxidation (PTO), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), and other experimental means. …”
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Magnetoresistive Properties of Quasi Granular Film Alloys FexPt1 –x at the Low Concentration of Pt Atoms by I.Yu. Protsenko, P.K. Mehta, L.V. Odnodvorets, C.J. Panchal, K.V. Tyschenko, Yu.M. Shabelnyk, N.I. Shumakova

“…Present results of studies of the phase composition, microstructure and magnetoresistive properties of three-layer film Fe / Pt / Fe (total concentration of platinum atoms сPt ≤ 20 аt. %) and multilayers based on Fe and Pt (20 ≤ сPt ≤ 33 аt. %), where possible formation diluted s.s. of Pt atoms in α-Fe layers and phase Fe3Pt based on Pt island, in non-annealed and annealed to 800 K states. …”
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The Effect of Layer Thickness and Nozzle Diameter in Fused Deposition Modelling Printing on the Flexural Strength of Zirconia Ceramic Samples Produced by a Multistage Manufacturing... by Anton Smirnov, Oleg Yanushevich, Natella Krikheli, Yulia Zhukovskaya, Mihail Soloninkin, Petr Naumenko, Nestor Washington Solis Pinargote, Pavel Peretyagin, Sergey Grigoriev, Nikita Nikitin

“…X-ray-computed tomography and diffraction systems, scanning electron microscopy combined with energy-dispersive spectroscopy, were used for a microstructural analysis of the sintered samples. It was found that the nozzle diameter and infill pattern have no significant influence on the flexural strength values. …”
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Fabrication of supporting electrolytes based on samarium doped cerium oxide by hybrid inkjet printing by Malbakhova, Inna Александровна, Bagishev, Artem S., Vorobyev, Alexander M., Borisenko, Tatyana A., Ulihin, Artem S., Titkov, Alexander Igorevich

“…The developed approach allows for precise control of the layer thickness and microstructure, significantly facilitating the scaling of solid oxide fuel cells production, and reducing the loss of expensive ceramic materials.…”
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Comparative cytogenetics of anembryonic pregnancies and missed abortions in human by T. V. Nikitina, E. A. Sazhenova, E. N. Tolmacheva, N. N. Sukhanova, S. A. Vasilyev, I. N. Lebedev

“…Statistical analysis was performed using a chi-square test with a p < 0.05 significance level. …”
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Kenaf/basalt fiber-reinforced epoxy matrix hybrid composites: Current trends, challenges, and future prospects in advanced material development by Palanivendhan Murugadoss, Ashish Verma, Suhas Ballal, Vijay J. Upadhye, Krishna Kumar Shukla, Priyadarshi Das, Kamakshi Priya K

“…The study examines key mechanical properties, revealing a tensile strength of 94.85 MPa, flexural strength of 98.26 MPa, and impact strength of 29.97 kJ/m², demonstrating the composite's capability to withstand substantial loads and impacts. Microstructural analysis using scanning electron microscopy confirmed that the basalt-dominant sample exhibited a well-organized fiber arrangement, excellent fiber-matrix adhesion, and minimal voids, whereas the kenaf-dominant sample displayed weaker interfacial bonding and higher void content. …”
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Effects of superabsorbent polymer and natural zeolite on shrinkage, mechanical properties, and porosity in ultra-high performance concretes by Yuxiang Tan, Bo Li, Yung-Tsang Chen, Yifeng Ling, Weizhuo Shi

“…Moreover, SAP and zeolite additions impact mechanical properties, demonstrating that a balance between shrinkage control and compressive strength can be reached, through an optimization of the additions to achieve the desired performance. Microstructural analysis through MIP and NMR reveals increased overall porosity of the UHPC with SAP and zeolite, suggesting that low-field NMR can be a valuable tool for complementing conventional test methods. …”
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Correlations Between Morpho-structural Properties of the Brain and Cognitive and Motor Deficits in Individuals with Traumatic Brain Injury by Alaleh Alivar, Soha Saleh, Michael Glassen, Easter S. Suviseshamuthu, Vikram Shenoy Handiru, Didier Allexandre, Guang H. Yue

“…While DTI metrics reflect the microstructural properties of WM, the fractal dimension (FD) is regarded as a measure of morphometric complexity of the system, thus providing complementary information on the brain structure. …”
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Gu Sui Bu (Drynaria fortunei J. Smith) prevents osteoporosis in ovariectomized rats by inhibiting pyroptosis through NLRP3/GSDMD/CASPASE-1 by Hui su, Jun Dong, Luyao Liu, Zechen Yan, Rujie Zhuang, Guangxin Huang, Haipeng Xue, Zhanwang Xu, Yu Pan

“…Results: UHPLC-Q-Orbitrap-MS/MS analysis the main compounds in Gu Sui Bu (Drynaria fortunei J. …”
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Optimal mix ratio and numerical simulation study of concrete modified by nano-silica synergistically reinforced with basalt fibers by Changxing Zhu, Duo Li, Shengran Zhang, Huazhe Jiao, Jiaqi Guo, Xinming Chen

“…Mechanical tests and microstructural observations were conducted on specimens prepared with the optimal mix. …”
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Synergistic improvement of strength and plasticity under novel heat treatment approach for laser powder bed fusion processed Ti modified Al-Li-Cu alloy by Qian Wang, Meng Wang, Xueping Li, Yufan Shen, Jiabao Guo, Xin Lin, Weidong Huang

“…A yield strength of 499.2 MPa is obtained with the peak-aged (MST_PA) treatment, which is ∼50 MPa higher than the T6 peak-aged specimens and comparable to extruded T8 alloys. Microstructural analysis reveals that enhancement of the strength should be attributed to a synergistic strengthening effect from the fine grain boundaries and the precipitations of secondary Al3Ti and T1 phase, while improved ductility is associated with increased geometrically necessary dislocation density and suppressed dislocation annihilation. …”
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ANFIS modelling of the strength properties of natural rubber latex modified concrete by Efiok Etim Nyah, David Ogbonna Onwuka, Joan Ijeoma Arimanwa, George Uwadiegwu Alaneme, G. Nakkeeran, Ulari Sylvia Onwuka, Chinenye Elizabeth Okere

“…Beyond these thresholds, mechanical properties declined due to matrix destabilization. Microstructural analysis using Scanning Electron Microscopy and Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy confirmed NRL’s role in reducing porosity and enhancing matrix uniformity. …”
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Phase Stability and Solidification of 9Cr-ODS Alloys for Wire Additive Manufacturing: A Computational Approach by Sarah Najm Al-Challabi, Ali Samer Muhsan, Thar Mohammed Badri, Mohammad Shakir Nasif

“…While these materials offer remarkable thermomechanical properties, challenges remain in optimizing their phase stability and microstructural evolution during additive manufacturing processes such as Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) and Plasma Additive Manufacturing (PAM). …”
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Electro-Optical and Electrochemical Properties of a Conjugated Polymer Prepared by the Cyclopolymerization of Diethyl Dipropargylmalonate by Yeong-Soon Gal, Won-Chul Lee, Won Seok Lyoo, Sung-Ho Jin, Kwon Taek Lim, Young-Il Park, Jong-Wook Park

“…The chemical structure of poly(diethyl dipropargylmalonate) was characterized by such instrumental methods as NMR (1H-, 13C-), IR, and UV-visible spectroscopies to have the conjugated cyclopolymer backbone system. The microstructure analysis of polymer revealed that this polymer have the six-membered ring moieties majorly. …”
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Eco-friendly hydrothermal synthesis of Co3O4-based NiO–Fe2O3 binary and ternary nanocomposites for electrochemical energy storage applications by Khalid Saifullah, Kamran Ullah, Najmul Hassan, Tayyaba Shireen, Salah Knani, Vineet Tirth, Ali Algahtani, Abid Zaman

“…In this study, Co3O4-based NiO-Fe2O3 binary and ternary nanocomposites were synthesized via a green hydrothermal method using banana peel extract as a sustainable reducing agent. The Phase analysis, microstructural, elemental composition, electrochemical, and magnetic properties of synthesized materials were analyzed using X-ray diffractions (XRD), scanning electron microscope (SEM), energy dispersive x-rays (EDX), cyclic voltammetry (CV), electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS), linear sweep voltammetry (LSV), and vibrating sample magnetometry (VSM) technique. …”
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High‐Speed 3D Printing Coupled with Machine Learning to Accelerate Alloy Development for Additive Manufacturing by Avinash Hariharan, Marc Ackermann, Stephan Koss, Ali Khosravani, Johannes Henrich Schleifenbaum, Patrick Köhnen, Surya R. Kalidindi, Christian Haase

“…Furthermore, the microstructure‐property relationship based on limited experimental data is supported by an explainable machine‐learning approach.…”
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Processing of Thermoelectric Fe2VAl Heusler-compounds by laser powder bed fusion: From single scan tracks to bulk material by M. Delcroix, G. Roy, C. van der Rest, V. Marchal-Marchant, P.J. Jacques

“…Process parameter sets based on SST analysis led to overheating while the stainless-steel-based strategy successfully produced bulk samples. …”
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Effects of Perilla Oil Content on the Characteristics of Whey Protein/ Sanshoamides Emulsion by Yuemeng PAN, Haoyuan WANG, Zhilong ZENG, Jing LUO, Manman LU, Youming TIAN, Mei XUE, Xiong LIU

“…Effects of 40%~80% oil phase volume fractions (v/v) on the formation and structure of the emulsions were investigated, with the microstructure, particle size, rheological properties, and stability of the sanshoamide-loaded emulsions being analyzed. …”
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