Role of conventional MRI and MR diffusion tensor imaging in cervical spine trauma: A comprehensive evaluation of the cervical cord by Shanmathi R, Kalaivani P, Bhuvaneswari KA, Murali N, Vasumathy S

“…The objective was to analyse in vivo microstructural parameters—Fractional Anisotropy (FA) and Apparent Diffusion Coefficient (ADC)—using region of interest (ROI) analysis and to compare these parameters with conventional MRI findings for early detection of axonal injury. …”
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Diffusion Tensor Imaging Magnetic Resonance Imaging Assessment in a Clinical Trial of Autologous Dendritic Cell Transfer for Diabetic Kidney Disease: A Molecular Approach by Ernaldi Kapusin, Aditya Pratama Lokeswara, Yudo Rantung, Bhimo Aji Hernowo, Jonny Jonny, Chrismis Novalinda Ginting, Terawan Agus Putranto

“…This research aims to evaluate the therapeutic impact of autologous dendritic cell transfer by examining its effects on renal microstructural changes as assessed through Diffusion Tensor Imaging (DTI) MRI, alongside the analysis of key inflammatory biomarkers, namely Matrix Metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9) and Intercellular Adhesion Molecule-1 (ICAM-1). …”
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MgCuSb as a suitable electrode for contacting pre-compacted pellets of MgAgSb thermoelectric material by Amandine Helt, Amandine Duparchy, Aidan Cowley, Eckhard Müller, Johannes de Boor

“…Here, we investigate the metallization of MgAgSb with MgCuSb, providing microstructural and electrical analyses of the interfaces for functionalized legs obtained from a combined sintering of both materials systematically varying temperature, duration and pressure. …”
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Dispersion strengthening in Ni–Co–Cr–SiC coatings: Effects of particle-matrix adhesion and dislocation obstruction revealed by multiscale modeling by Peng Liu, Dengfu Chen, Qian Hua, Yucheng Wang, Rongcheng Sheng

“…SiC particles significantly enhanced coating performance, achieving a hardness of 878 HV and reducing the wear rate to 0.022 mm3/(N·m) (54 % lower than without addition). Microstructural characterization confirmed predominantly incoherent interfaces between SiC particles and the matrix, with the presence of semi-coherent structures (e.g., SiC(001)[101]//Ni–Co–Cr(111)[101]). …”
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Role of cation exchange and specific surface area in microbial calcite precipitation in clayey soils by Somaye Asghari, Bhaskar C. S. Chittoori, Jennifer Pierce

“…The impact of MICP treatment was assessed through one-dimensional (1D) swelling tests, carbonate content determination, and microstructural analyses using Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and X-ray Diffraction (XRD). …”
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Study of the Influence of Nanoparticle Reinforcement on the Mechanical and Tribological Performance of Aluminum Matrix Composites—A Review by Varun Singhal, Daksh Shelly, Abhishek Saxena, Rahul Gupta, Vipin Kumar Verma, Appurva Jain

“…This study investigates the influence of nano-sized reinforcements on aluminum matrix composites’ mechanical and tribological properties. Microstructural analysis revealed that introducing nanoparticles led to grain refinement, reducing the grain size from 129.7 μm to 41.3 μm with 2 wt.% TiO₂ addition. …”
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Design and Research on the Preparation of Pervious Concrete Using Carbonized Steel Slag as a Full Component by Xiao Chen, Kai Zhang, Benren Wang, Zhiqiang Wu, Mingkai Zhou

“…The results demonstrate that when CaO and MgO contents reached 5% and 15%, respectively, the 28d compressive strength of mortar increased by 134.49% compared to the reference group. Microstructural analysis confirmed that CaO reacted to form CaCO₃ crystals, while MgO enhanced strength by regulating CaCO₃ crystal morphology to optimize product structure. …”
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Intelligent Design of Pavement Concrete Based on RSM-NSGA-III-CRITIC-VIKOR by Yuren Huo, Zhaoguang Li, Yan Wang

“…NSGA-III generated 73 Pareto-optimal solutions, with CRITIC selecting an optimal mix (W/C = 0.35), sand ratio = 36%, AEA = 0.200%) validated experimentally (R_f/R_c = 0.141), shrinkage = 0.0446%, porosity = 2.82%. Microstructural characterization using scanning electron microscopy and low-field nuclear magnetic resonance (SEM/LF-NMR) demonstrated refined pore distribution and enhanced compactness. …”
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The use of reduced graphene oxide (rGO) as de-icing agent in engineered cementitious composites (ECC) by Hasan Erhan Yücel, Maciej Dutkıewıcz, Muhammed Dıkmen

“…TGA-DTA, FT-IR, XRD and SEM–EDX analyses were performed to determine the microstructural properties of rGO-ECCs. Compared to the control (0.0% rGO-ECC) sample, the compressive strength of the 0.6% rGO-ECC sample decreased by approximately 26% and was determined as 52 MPa. …”
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Study on Boiling Performance of Multi-bubble Nucleation at Nanoscale by GAO Deyang, SUN Zhiyuan, LIU Zhanwei, BO Hanliang

“…This study provides a theoretical basis for optimizing the microstructural design in the boiling heat transfer process, offering valuable guidance for the design of efficient heat exchange systems such as nuclear reactors.…”

Optimizing Al7072 Grooved Joints After Gas Tungsten Arc Welding by Wei Guo, Qinwei Yu, Pengshen Zhang, Shunjie Yao, Hui Wang, Hongliang Li

“…This results in a tensile strength of 297.95 MPa and penetration depth of 5 mm, a 90.38% increase in tensile strength compared to the RSM experimental worst group. Microstructural analysis reveals the presence of β-Mg₂Si and η-MgZn₂ strengthening phases, which contribute to the material’s enhanced mechanical properties. …”
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Reduced Field-of-View Diffusion-Weighted Imaging of the Lumbosacral Enlargement: A Pilot In Vivo Study of the Healthy Spinal Cord at 3T. by Marios C Yiannakas, Francesco Grussu, Polymnia Louka, Ferran Prados, Rebecca S Samson, Marco Battiston, Daniel R Altmann, Sebastien Ourselin, David H Miller, Claudia A M Gandini Wheeler-Kingshott

“…Developing methods to overcome these problems would offer new means to gain further insights into microstructural changes of neurological conditions involving the lower SC, and in turn could help explain symptoms such as bladder and sexual dysfunction. …”
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Diffusion and Consolidation of Slag-Based Geopolymer for Concrete Pavement Rehabilitation by Wenjie Li, Jinchao Yue, Bin Liang

“…Fine aggregate grouting will exhibit the pressure filtration effect—especially for the 2.36–1.18 mm aggregate, the pressure filtration effect is the most obvious. An SEM microstructural analysis demonstrated that the geopolymer with a water–slag ratio of 0.4 has a faster hydration and dissolution, which results in a decrease in the density of local reactants. …”
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Individualized surgical management of supratentorial hypertensive intracranial hemorrhage: a retrospective study using 3D Slicer and diffusion tensor imaging by Haifeng Lin, Haiyan Zhao, Jianmin Wang, Enqi Wu, Taiping An

“…Post-operative measurements of the posterior limb of the internal capsule were significantly higher than pre-operative measurements, indicating improved microstructural integrity of white matter tracts and enhanced neurological function. …”
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The effect of construction moisture content on the mechanical, shear and environmental characteristics of clay stabilized with cement and CS: A micro and macro study by Sansan Matajinimvar, Asskar Janalizadeh Choobbasti, Saman Soleimani Kutanaei

“…This study comprehensively investigated for the first time the simultaneous effects of moisture content, CS replacement ratio, and curing time on the engineering, microstructural, and environmental performance of stabilized soil. …”
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Calcium bridges built by mitochondria-associated endoplasmic reticulum membranes: potential targets for neural repair in neurological diseases by Yichen Peng, Li Zhou, Yaju Jin, Danli Wu, Na Chen, Chengcai Zhang, Hongpeng Liu, Chunlan Li, Rong Ning, Xichen Yang, Qiuyue Mao, Jiaxin Liu, Pengyue Zhang

“…Mitochondria-associated endoplasmic reticulum membranes serve as physical contact channels between the endoplasmic reticulum membrane and the mitochondrial outer membrane, formed by various proteins and protein complexes. This microstructural domain mediates several specialized functions, including calcium (Ca2+) signaling, autophagy, mitochondrial morphology, oxidative stress response, and apoptosis. …”
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Electrochemical corrosion influencing the Al beryl alloy system subjected to extrusion process by K.G. Sagar, Bincy Rose Vergis, Bharath K. Devendra, P. SampthKumaran

“…The sample so prepared are tested for various properties, including hardness, grain size, density, porosity and corrosion resistance. Microstructural and scanning electron microscopic analysis were conducted to examine the surface and structure of the alloy samples. …”
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Heterogeneous Deformation-Induced Strengthening Achieves the Synergistic Enhancement of Strength and Ductility in Mg–Sc Alloys by Wei Zhao, Mengyu Zhang, Ruxia Liu, Jian Zhang

“…At this condition, the α phase volume fraction is 20%, while the β phase volume fraction is 80%, with corresponding grain sizes of 5.9 µm and 30.1 µm, respectively. Microstructural analysis indicates that the plastic incompatibility between the α and β phases induces significant heterogeneous deformation-induced (HDI) strengthening. …”
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Tribological behaviour of sintered iron based self-lubricating composites by Jose Daniel Biasoli De Mello, Cristiano Binder, Gisele Hammes, Roberto Binder, Aloisio Nelmo Klein

“…Special emphasis is given to uniaxial die pressing of solid lubricant particles mixed with matrix powders and to metal injection moulding associated with in situ generation of solid lubricant particles. Initially, a microstructural model/processing route (powder injection moulding followed by plasma-assisted debinding and sintering) produced a homogeneous dispersion of in situ generated solid lubricant particles. …”
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Effects of surface state for Mo–Cu interlayer materials on interface bonding of multi-layer Cu/MoCu/Cu composites by SONG Peng, LI Da, HAN Ruirui, XIONG Ning, ZHANG Baohong, YAO Huilong

“…The effects of the Mo–30Cu surface treatments on the interface bonding strength of the multi-layer CPC composites were studied by the microstructure observation, ultrasonic scanning analysis, high-temperature thermal examination, and air leakage rate testing. …”
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