Comparative efficacy of grouting and mixing methods for stabilizing collapsible soils with nano-clay and cement by Mostafa Zamanian, Meghdad Payan, Mahdi Salimi, Fatemeh Qahremani, Mahyar Arabani, Mohammad Mahdi Shalchian

“…Through comprehensive laboratory experiments, undisturbed soil samples were treated with varying concentrations of NC (0.05–0.25 wt%) and OPC (0.5–2.5 wt%), followed by mechanical testing and microstructural analysis. The mechanical behavior of treated soils was evaluated through direct shear tests on both reconstituted samples and undisturbed samples taken from the centers and sides of grouted specimens at various curing times. …”
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Morphofunctional efficacy of Phyllanthus amarus alkaloid extract on semen quality, hormonal profile and gonadal histomorphometric status in Plasmodium berghei-induced mice by Evelyn Tarela Ojugbeli, Solomon Ugochukwu Okom, Bartholomew Chukwuebuka Nwogueze, Pere-Ebi Yabrade Toloyai, Innocent Onyesom

“…Data from our study revealed that Plasmodium berghei malaria-induced infection significantly (p<0.05) increased testicular hormones of testosterone and luteinizing hormone levels were significantly (p<0.05) reduced, semen quality were compromised and the microstructural architecture of the testes were distorted. …”
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Study on the salt-corrosion and oxidation role mechanism of Ni-based single crystal superalloy in the long-term hot corrosion environment by Y.Q. Yang, L. Yang, Y.C. Zhao, H.Q. Pei, Z.X. Wen, Y.C. Zhou

“…In this paper, the long-term hot corrosion test of a second-generation Ni-based single crystal superalloy was carried out in a high-temperature furnace. Then, the microstructure morphology and composition of the alloy were analyzed by a series of characterization methods, which clarified the evolution process of the corrosion/oxidation layer and the attack of the corrosive salt. …”
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Rolling contact fatigue property of gradient rare earth addition M50 bearing steel with surface nano-grains and its inhibited martensite decay by B. Gao, G.S. Dong, X. Sun, Y.F. Cao, Z.B. Wang

“…A gradient nanostructured surface layer of ∼600 μm in thickness was prepared on M50 steel with rare earth additions by a surface mechanical rolling treatment. The initial microstructure was refined into nanosized grains (∼29 nm in diameter) in the top surface layer, causing a significant increase of surface hardness. …”
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Fabrication of poly ( $$\varepsilon$$ -caprolactone) 3D scaffolds with controllable porosity using ultrasound by Martin Weber, Dmitry Nikolaev, Mikko Koskenniemi, Jere Hyvönen, Joel Jääskeläinen, Armand Navarre, Ekaterina Takmakova, Arun Teotia, Pekka Katajisto, Robert Luxenhofer, Edward Hæggström, Ari Salmi

“…The printing was done by mechanically moving a focused ultrasound transducer. The microstructure and porosity of the prints were analyzed with micro-computed tomography. …”
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A chitosan/acellular matrix-based neural graft carrying mesenchymal stem cells to promote peripheral nerve repair by Zhifa Zhang, Molin Li, Gang Cheng, Peng Wang, Chunhui Zhou, Yang Liu, Xiaofeng Duan, Jing Wang, Fang Xie, Yaqiong Zhu, Jianning Zhang

“…Results In vitro, acellular MTs retained the intrinsic extracellular matrix and improved the narrow microstructure of acellular nerves, thereby enhancing cell functionality. …”
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Synergistic effect of boron and chromium on phase transformations and mechanical properties of boron-alloyed cast steel after quenching and tempering by Beata Białobrzeska, Rafał Dziurka, Piotr Bała, Magdalena Lemecha, Krzysztof Ligier, Jerzy Napiórkowski

“…Two cast steels were developed: one alloyed with both chromium (0.9 wt%) and boron (0.003 wt%), and a reference material containing only boron. Microstructural analysis was performed using light microscopy, scanning electron microscopy, and transmission electron microscopy. …”
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Physico-mechanical properties of compressed earth blocks stabilized with recycled waste glass particles and lime by Humphrey Danso, Olubisi Ige, Justice Williams, Prosper Mensah, Abayomi Adewale Akinwande, Brett Martinson, Muhammad Ali

“…There was a strong positive relationship between the tensile strength and the compressive strength of the CEBs, with R2 of 0.7362 to 0.9547, and a range of 7.58 to 10.16 times of tensile strength to compressive strength. The microstructural analysis showed no visible cracks in the 10% RWGP and lime specimens, while the 25% RWGP and lime specimens showed micro-cracks in the specimens. …”
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Effect of Fermented Wheat Gluten on the Physicochemical Properties of Soy Protein Isolate Films by Ruizhao JIANG, Yuan ZHAO, Linfan SHI, Zhongyang REN, Yucang ZHANG, Wuyin WENG

“…The effects of fermentation time on the physicochemical properties of the WG-SPI films were investigated through microstructural analysis of the material, Fourier transformed infrared spectroscopy, and measurements of mechanical properties, water vapor permeability and thermal stability. …”
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Association between plasma exosome neurogranin and brain structure in patients with Alzheimer’s disease: a protocol study by Ping Liu, Zheng Xu, Lin Tan, MengFei He, Li Sun, Wenhui Cao, Changhao Yin, Wenqiang Sun, Weina Zhao

“…The primary outcome measures will be (1) neuropsychological evaluation, including Mini-Mental State Examination, Montreal Cognitive Assessment, Clinical Dementia Rating scale, Shape Trail Test-A&amp;B, Auditory Verbal Learning Test-HuaShan version; (2) microstructural alterations and hippocampal features from MRI scans; and (3) neurogranin levels in the neuronal-derived exosomes from peripheral blood samples.Ethics and dissemination The ethics committee of the Hongqi Hospital affiliated with the Mudanjiang Medical University of China has approved this study protocol. …”
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Exploring the causal involvement of the rIPL and white matter interindividual variability in spatial orienting and consciousness by Joaquín J. Ramírez-Guerrero, Cristina Narganes-Pineda, Mar Martín-Signes, Ana B. Chica

“…We also explored how interindividual differences in the microstructural properties of white matter were related to the effects of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and, secondarily, to attentional orienting effects in the control stimulation condition. …”
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Partial normalization of hippocampal oscillatory activity during sleep in TgF344-AD rats coincides with increased cholinergic synapses at early-plaque stage of Alzheimer’s disease... by Monica van den Berg, Loran Heymans, Daniëlle Toen, Mohit A. Adhikari, Johan Van Audekerke, Marlies Verschuuren, Isabel Pintelon, Winnok H. De Vos, Annemie Van der Linden, Marleen Verhoye, Georgios A. Keliris

“…However, knowledge on the extent of macro- and microstructural changes of sleep during early, presymptomatic stages of AD is limited. …”
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Multiscale Characterization of Thermo-Hydro-Chemical Interactions Between Proppants and Fluids in Low-Temperature EGS Conditions by Bruce Mutume, Ali Ettehadi, B. Dulani Dhanapala, Terry Palisch, Mileva Radonjic

“…This study systematically investigates the response of commercial proppants to coupled thermo-hydro-chemical (THC) effects, focusing on chemical stability and microstructural evolution. Four proppant types were evaluated: an ultra-low-density ceramic (ULD), a resin-coated sand (RCS), and two quartz-based silica sands. …”
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Synergistic effect of particle packing method, aggregate saturation levels, and paste content in improving the performance of high volume fine recycled aggregate concrete by Namratha V. Khanapur, Bhavna Tripathi, Subhasis Pradhan, Tarush Chandra

“…On using 50% saturated FRCA, the compressive strength, flexural strength, static and dynamic modulus of elasticity, and abrasion resistance, improved by 16%, 14%, 14%, 8%, 13%; and exhibited a lower sorptivity, water permeability, and chloride ingress of 56%, 14%, and 34%, respectively. The microstructural analysis showed that by reducing the saturation level and increasing the paste content a denser interfacial transition zone can be obtained. …”
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High Strength–Ductility Synergy of As-Cast B2-Containing AlNbTaTiZr Refractory High-Entropy Alloy Under Intermediate and Dynamic Strain Rates by Hashim Naseer, Yangwei Wang, Muhammad Abubaker Khan, Jamieson Brechtl, Mohamed A. Afifi

“…The YS increases to ~1797 MPa under dynamic strain-rate (3.2 × 10³ s⁻¹) loadings, which is a ~25 % improvement in strength compared with the deformation at the intermediate strain rate. Microstructural analysis of the deformed specimens reveals the severity of dislocation activity with strain and strain rate that evolves from fine dislocation bands to the formation of localized adiabatic shear bands (ASBs) at the strain rate 3.5 × 10³ s⁻¹. …”
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Effects of Colemanite and Fiber Types on Strength and Water Absorption of Mortar Mixtures Containing Air-Entraining Admixture by Ayşe İrem Ozansoy, Süleyman Özen

“…Selected samples underwent SEM analysis for microstructural assessment. Key findings revealed that both colemanite and fibers increased admixture demand to achieve target slump flow. …”
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Integrated Mechanical and Eco-Economical Assessments of Fly Ash-Based Geopolymer Concrete by Qasim Shaukat Khan, Raja Hilal Ahmad, Asad Ullah Qazi, Syed Minhaj Saleem Kazmi, Muhammad Junaid Munir, Muhammad Hassan Javed

“…Conversely, increasing the Na₂SiO₃/NaOH ratio to 2.5 reduced the CS. and FS. of ambient-cured specimens by 12.5% and 10.5%, respectively. Microstructural analysis revealed that higher NaOH molarity produced a denser, more homogeneous matrix, supported by increased Si–O–Al bond formation observed through energy-dispersive X-ray spectrometry. …”
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Comprehensive studies of the snow-firn layer in the area of the Russian Antarctic Vostok Station by Aleksei V. Bolshunov, Sergei A. Ignatev, Gleb D. Gorelik, Nikita S. Krikun, Dmitrii A. Vasilev, Ilya V. Rakitin, Vyacheslav S. Shadrin

“…The primary goal of the research is to perform a thorough investigation of the snow-firn layer using both direct (drilling and core analysis) and indirect (georadiolocation and seismic exploration) methods. …”
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Research and Development Progress of Laser–Arc Hybrid Welding: A Review by Yang He, Xinyu Song, Zhidong Yang, Ruihai Duan, Jiangmin Xu, Wenqin Wang, Liangyu Chen, Mingxiao Shi, Shujin Chen

“…Additionally, a detailed analysis of the effects of residual stress on the shape, microstructure, and phase composition of the weld will be provided, along with an exploration of the influences of various welding parameters on post-weld deformation and mechanical properties.…”
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Effect of Carboxymethyl Konjac Glucomannan on the Gel Properties of Silver Carp Surimi: A Study on the Regulatory Mechanism of Substitution Degree by Wenli Yan, Zhihan Ouyang, Xiaoying Luo, Rankun Xiao, Siqiao Liao, Fatang Jiang, Yonghui Li, Shanbai Xiong, Tao Yin, Xiangwei Zhu

“…Results demonstrated that DS significantly influenced gel strength, WHC, and microstructure. CKGM (DS = 0.21%) substantially enhanced the gel strength and WHC through strengthened hydrophobic interactions and hydrogen-bond networks. …”
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