Preparation of Titanium Metal by Deoxygenation Under KCl-NaCl-YCl₃ System Using Soluble Anode by Tianzhu Mu, Fuxing Zhu, Yan Zhao, Haoyu Fang, Haohang Ji, Lei Gao

“…The research elucidates the fabrication process and analytical methods for titanium-carbon-oxygen solid solution, and employs a combination of analytical techniques, including XRD, SEM-EDS, and ONH Analyzer, for characterization of the electrolytic product, encompassing phase analysis, microstructure, and oxygen concentration testing.…”
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TopoRSNet: A Unique Approach to Maintaining Topological Features for Digital Rock Image Rescaling With Minimal Quality Degradation by Kunning Tang, Yufu Niu, Ying DaWang, Vanessa Robins, Peyman Mostaghimi, Mark Lindsay, Ryan T. Armstrong

“…Abstract The composition, microstructure, and physical behavior of rock at the core‐to‐pore scale are commonly visualized and characterized using 3D X‐ray microcomputed tomography (micro‐CT). …”
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Effect of Conversion Point Moisture Content on Quality of Dried Macrobrachium rosenbergii Meat during Vacuum Freezing Combined with Instant Controlled Pressure Drop Drying by Xiaoning CHENG, Zhuo ZHANG, Ya ZHAO, Qilong SHI, Ruichang GAO, Xiangdong JU

“…The effect of different conversion point moisture content (60%, 50%, 40% and 30%) on the drying kinetics, microstructure and quality characteristics of dried Macrobrachium rosenbergii were investigated. …”
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Designing multivalent NiMn-based layered nanosheets with high specific surface area and abundant active sites for solid-state hydrogen storage in magnesium hydride by Tao Zhong, Tian Xu, Liuting Zhang, Fuying Wu, Yiqun Jiang, Xuebin Yu

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Characterization of Biocalcium Microparticles from Saltwater Crocodile (<i>Crocodylus porosus</i>) Bone and Their Potential for Enhancing Fish Bologna Quality by Theeraphol Senphan, Natthapong Mungmueang, Supatra Karnjanapratum, Sutee Wangtueai, Akkasit Jongjareonrak, Suthasinee Yarnpakdee

“…Moreover, the enriched Biocal–bologna gel exhibited a finer and denser microstructure. Thus, SC Biocal, particularly at 6% (<i>w</i>/<i>w</i>), can serve as a functional gel enhancer in surimi-based products, without compromising organoleptic quality.…”
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Impact of Yttrium Dopant on Physical Properties of Manganese Selenide Nanoparticles synthesized via Spray Pyrolysis for Photovoltaic Applications by Greatman M Onwunyiriuwa, Lebe A Nnanna, Nwamaka I Akpu, Young C Ahameful, Maxwell O Akpu

“…For the morphology result, the addition of yttrium dopant altered the microstructure of undoped MnSe. For undoped MnSe a smooth dense layer was observed while Y-doped MnSe reveals an agglomeration with no defined shape but is also dense. …”
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Enhanced irradiation swelling resistance in low activation Ti8VCrMnFeCu2 high entropy alloys: Exploring the role of heterogeneous nanoparticles by Yao Yu, Xiao Liu, Qianqian Wang, Qigui Yang, Ye Dong, Te Zhu, Peng Zhang, Runsheng Yu, Mingpan Wan, Xingzhong Cao

“…This study presents an in-depth analysis on the microstructural evolution of the low-activation Ti8VCrMnFeCu2 alloy under helium irradiation. …”
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Electro-discharge deposition of zinc powder on 316L stainless steel: Synthesis, deposition rate, and characterization by Elhuseini Garba, Ahmad Majdi Abdul-Rani, Abdul Azeez Abdu Aliyu, Aliyu Ruwaida, Saad Ali

“…Surface morphology, microstructure and coating thickness were examined through field-emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM) and scanning electron microscope (SEM). …”
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Cryogenic Treatment Effect on the Wear Resistance of AM60 Magnesium Alloy by B. Gassama, B. Karahisar, N. Öztürk Körpe, M.Ö. Öteyaka

“…The results showed that the microstructures of the untreated sample drastically changed; the eutectic phase around the β phase was dissolved in the matrix, and some twins were formed after heat treatment. …”
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The prospects of biodegradable magnesium-based alloys in osteosynthesis by V. N. Chorny

“…Electrochemical processes in metallic implants occurs due to their structural and chemical inhomogeneous. The microstructure of stainless steel is presented by differently oriented grains. …”
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Relationship between renal function and prognosis of Chinese proliferative diabetic retinopathy patients undergoing the first vitrectomy: protocol for a prospective cohort study by Chunyan Lei, Meixia Zhang, Keren Zhang, Tiancong Chang, Qibo Ran

“…Generalise additive mixed models will be used to explore the association between the renal profile and surgical outcomes including BCVA, and retinal and choroidal microvasculature/microstructure. Multivariate ordinal regression analysis will be used to detect the independent association between renal profile and BCVA changes, and smooth curve fitting will be employed to briefly present the tendency.Ethics and dissemination The trial has received ethical approval from the West China Hospital of Sichuan University. …”
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Epimedium brevicornum Maxim alleviates diabetes osteoporosis by regulating AGE-RAGE signaling pathway by Shan Shan Lei, Yu Yan Wang, Xiao Wen Huang, Xu Ping Wang, Ming Gao, Bo Li

“…Following treatment with EPE, blood glucose levels, body weight, and serum biomarkers were measured. The trabecular microstructure of the femur was analyzed using micro-CT tomography and H&E staining. …”
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Mechanistic Insights into NDMA Adsorption onto Selected Pollutants and Their Removal via Direct Rapid Sand Filtration and After Enhanced Coagulation by Olubunmi M. Olukowi, Tian Tian, Xie Yan, Yuejun Zhang

“…Meanwhile, a correlation analysis of removal rate changes and adsorption analysis using SEM (surface morphology), polar functional groups, and zeta potentials (surface charge) were performed to obtain mechanistic insights into NDMA removal via adsorption. …”
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Investigation of Magnesium and Chromium Fillers FSW Dissimilar Joint of AA6063 and AA 5154 by Sangeetha Krishnamoorthi, M. Prabhahar, S. Prakash, L. Prabhu, K. Bhaskar, Akhil V. Suku, K. P. Shijindas, S. L. Sooraj, A. Haiter Lenin

“…The microstructure analysis shows the fine grain structure and homogeneous distribution of filler material with the base metal in the welded area.…”
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Effect of part orientation and thickness on radiation shielding in FDM 3D printing of PET-G composite with tungsten by Jakub Mesicek, Petr Alexa, Eliska Posmykova, Quoc-Phu Ma, Adam Musil, Jiri Hajnys, Eva Olsovska, Jana Petru

“…Tensile testing and SEM analysis were performed to investigate the mechanical strength and microstructural behavior of the filament. …”
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Development of ceramic membranes from sugarcane bagasse ash for microfiltration of biodiesel production effluents by Clarissa Ferreira Pin, Danieli Brandler, Gabriela Cristina Perusin Flores, William Mateus Kubiaki Levandoski, Giovani Jordi Bruschi, Deise Trevizan Pelissaro, Adriana Dervanoski, Eduardo Pavan Korf, Gean Delise Leal Pasquali

“…The best-performing membrane achieved removal efficiencies of color 83 % and turbidity 67 %. Microstructural analysis revealed a network of interconnected mesopores, which are particularly effective for the retention of colloidal and suspended contaminants.…”
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Enhanced strength and conductivity of CuCrZr/CuAlCrFeNi2.5 multi-principal element alloy composite via interface and configuration engineering by Tao Hong, Jie Chen, Hongmei Chen, Bohua Yu, Ning Ding, Xinxin Yang, Chaoran Wang, Chi Zhang, Weizong Bao, Zeyun Cai, Guoqiang Xie

“…Further optimization of the interface and microstructural configuration, controlled by sintering temperature, achieving an outstanding combination of yield strength of 852 ± 20 MPa and electrical conductivity of 39.76 ± 0.13 International Annealed Copper Standard (IACS) at a sintering temperature of 723 K. …”
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Research on the Corrosion Damage Mechanism of Concrete in Two Freeze–Thaw Environments by Xianhua Yao, Min Zhang, Junfeng Guan, Lielie Li, Weifeng Bai, Zepeng Liu

“…In addition, the results of the microstructure analyses show that the corrosion damages of the concrete are mainly caused by the combined action of the corrosion products of ettringite and freeze–thaw environment. …”
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Underwater Drag Reduction Applications and Fabrication of Bio-Inspired Surfaces: A Review by Zaixiang Zheng, Xin Gu, Shengnan Yang, Yue Wang, Ying Zhang, Qingzhen Han, Pan Cao

“…This study introduces the latest research progress on bio-inspired microstructured surfaces in the field of underwater drag reduction, focusing on analyzing the drag reduction mechanism, preparation process, and application effect of the three major technological paths; namely, bio-inspired non-smooth surfaces, bio-inspired superhydrophobic surfaces, and bio-inspired modified coatings. …”
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Effect of activating additives on the cold sintering process of (MnFeCoNiCu)₃O₄ high-entropy ceramics by A. V. Smirnov, Yu. D. Ivakin, M. V. Kornyushin, A. A. Kholodkova, A. A. Vasin, S. Ayudinyan, H. V. Kirakosyan

“…Synthesis of the initial powder by low-temperature self-propagating method; investigation of the powder particles size distribution by laser diffraction method; analysis of the particle shape and compacted sample microstructure by scanning electron microscopy; investigation of the phase composition by X-ray phase analysis; high-entropy ceramic sample consolidation by cold sintering process. …”
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