Catalytic Evaluation of an Optimized Heterogeneous Composite Catalyst Derived from Fusion of Tri-Biogenic Residues by Oyelayo Ajamu Oyedele, Simeon Olatayo Jekayinfa, Abass O. Alade, Christopher Chintua Enweremadu

“…Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) showed non-uniform, spongy microstructures, enhancing the surface area and catalytic efficiency. …”
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Compressive stress-strain relationship of limestone calcined clay cement-based UHPC matrix by Kunjie Fan, Peng Du, Yao Yao

“…Nonetheless, this study can provide a reference for the mix proportion design and mechanical performance analysis of LC3-UHPC.…”
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Mechanical performance of 3D printed functionally graded PETG: An experimental investigation by Sheikh Aadil Hussain, M.S. Charoo, Mir Irfan Ul Haq

“…Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) analysis revealed strong inter-raster bonding and well-formed microstructures with minimal flaws and voids in the gyroid and functionally graded samples at 100 % infill. …”
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The Effect of pH Solution in the Sol–Gel Process on the Process of Formation of Fractal Structures in Thin SnO₂ Films by Ekaterina Bondar, Igor Lebedev, Anastasia Fedosimova, Elena Dmitriyeva, Sayora Ibraimova, Anton Nikolaev, Aigul Shongalova, Ainagul Kemelbekova, Mikhail Begunov

“…Hierarchical flower-like and cross-shaped structures are fractal. The shape of microstructures is directly related to the shape of the elementary cells of SnO₂ and NH₄Cl. …”
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Evaluation of the Mechanical Properties and Fatigue Resistance of the ZrO₂CeYAl₂O₃ Composite by Marcio Paulo de Araújo Mafra, Nélio Silva Júnior, Claudinei dos Santos, Jorge Luiz de Almeida Ferreira, José Alexander Araújo, Cosme Roberto Moreira da Silva

“…The sintered samples presented values above 98% of relative density. Complex microstructures with equiaxed, homogeneously distributed submicrometer grains and planar alumina platelets were observed by SEM. …”
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Ultrasonic-assisted extraction of polysaccharides from Albizia julibrissin Durazz. leaf and pod: process optimization, physicochemical properties and anticomplementary activity by Yuanqi Duan, Yuxin Jiang, Jiayu Gu, Chenxi Sun, Boshi Sun, Yue Xu, Long Jin, Mei Jin, Mei Jin, Jinfeng Sun, Wei Zhou, Zhengyu Hu, Gao Li

“…Both polysaccharides contained mannose, rhamnose, glucuronic acid, galacturonic acid, glucose, galactose, xylose, and arabinose in varying ratios, while displaying divergent microstructures and excellent thermal stability. In vitro, leaf (AJLP) and pod (AJPP) polysaccharides exhibited potent anticomplementary activity in alternative and classical pathways, respectively. …”
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Effect of Thermal Aging on Color Stability and Mechanical Properties of High-Density CAD/CAM Polymers Utilized for Provisional Restorations by Rasha Alharthi, Ali Robaian Alqahtani, Abdullah Mohammed Alshehri, Abdulrahman Almalki, Heba Wageh Abozaed, Eman Mohamed Raffat Hussein, Tarek Ahmed Soliman

“…The color stability, flexural strength (FS), survival probability, and microstructures were evaluated following thermal cycling. …”
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An electroactive microfluidic platform integrated with AM-pDEP focusing and side-counter design for selective cell sorting and single-cell quantification by Zuyuan Tian, Mohamed Shaheen, Tianxiang Jiang, Shaoxi Wang, Xihua Wang, Jie Chen

“…Here, we demonstrate an electroactive microfluidic platform that integrates functions of selective concentration, particle focusing, and single-cell level quantification without introducing additional complex physical microstructures. Our device employs the dielectrophoresis (DEP) effect combined with an interdigitated cell sorter to achieve selective cell concentration. …”
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Provenance, diagenesis, and paleoclimate of Albian-Lower Turonian deposits in the Douala sub-basin, Cameroon: Sedimentological, mineralogical, and petrographical approaches by Christel Sobdjou-Kemteu, Milan Stafford Tchouatcha, Wael Fathi Galal, Soureiyatou Fadil-Djenabou, Usman Abubakar, Francis Thierry Togozo, Emmanuel Ndjeng

“…Additionally, the association of polycrystalline quartz with undulatory extinction and monocrystalline quartz with non-undulatory extinction suggests a mixed source. The various microstructures and morphologies of zircon grains including prismatic, sub-angular and sub-prismatic shapes further support a mixed provenance. …”
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Zuogui Wan attenuates ovariectomy-induced osteoporosis via the GH/IGF1 axis and related pathways by Yujie Ma, Pei Li, Changheng Song, Yuhan Wang, Qiqi Yan, Ying Yang, Wenjie Li, Xinyu Wan, Ruyuan Zhu, Jiayi Ma, Yanjing Chen, Haixia Liu, Zhiguo Zhang

“…ZGW treatment effectively ameliorated the diminished bone mineral density and compromised bone microstructures observed in OVX rats. Furthermore, ZGW administration to OVX rats increased bone tissue expression levels of RUNX2, BMP2, OSX, OC, and OPG. …”
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Dynamic mechanical response and failure behaviour of AlMgB14-based ceramic: experimental observation, constitutive modelling and ballistic performance evaluation by Yanyan Lu, Zheng Xu, Yushu Zhang, Tao Suo, Jingxian Zhang, Jianhong Hou, Wenzhi Wang

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STUDY ON PHYSICAL-CHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF FURNACE-NICKEL-SLAG POWDER FOR GEOPOLYMER APPLICATION by S. Samnur, H. Husain, A. Zulfi, E. H. Sujiono

“…The data retrieval was done with the analysis of elemental composition, phase microstructures, crystal size, distribution, and composition mapping of the samples by using XRD, Rigaku Miniflex II, and SEM-EDS, Tescan Vega-3. …”
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Technology and practice for efficient development of coalbed methane horizontal wells in high-rank coal of Qinshui Basin by WU Xi

“…Investigations into microstructures, coal body structures, in-situ stresses, and fractures—combined with an evaluation of various geological factors’ impact on production—enabled a multidimensional division of development units to identify the geological features of each unit. …”
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Impedance spectroscopy and electrical conductivity of 0.7BiNdxFeO3–0.3BaTiO3 ferroelectric ceramics by Hui Tang, Xiao-Cao Peng, Jiu-Ming Ma, Zhi-Peng Yang, Xiang Niu, Jun-Xia Wen, Xin-Gui Tang, Sheng-Guo Lu

“…The Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) micrographs exhibited dense microstructures throughout all BNFO–BTO ceramics. Furthermore, the temperature dependence of dielectric behaviors and ferroelectric hysteresis loop shapes suggested the occurrence of a relaxor ferroelectric-type phase transition in BNFO–BTO ceramics. …”
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Multifunctional micro/nano-textured titanium with bactericidal, osteogenic, angiogenic and anti-inflammatory properties: Insights from in vitro and in vivo studies by Théo Ziegelmeyer, Karolinne Martins de Sousa, Tzu-Ying Liao, Rodolphe Lartizien, Alexandra Delay, Julien Vollaire, Véronique Josserand, Denver Linklater, Phuc H. Le, Jean-Luc Coll, Georges Bettega, Elena P. Ivanova, Véronique Martel-Frachet

“…Here, we fabricated bio-inspired Ti implants with either microstructured (Micro Ti) or nanostructured (Nano Ti) surface textures that exhibit robust mechano-bactericidal properties. …”
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Research progress in preparation technology of SiCf/SiC ceramic matrix composites by WANG Yanfei, LIU Rongjun, ZHANG Jin, DU Jinping, LI Duan

“…Hence， a hybrid technique such as the hybrid CVI-PIP technique has been employed to manufacture SiCf/SiC composites， through which processing parameters， microstructures， and mechanical properties have been widely investigated. …”
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Assessing pteropod shell dissolution to advance ocean monitoring techniques: a methods comparison of SEM, CT, and light microscopy by Bryce E. Koester, Bryce E. Koester, John C. Handley, John C. Handley, Maven Mercado, Maven Mercado, Owen A. Goodchild, Owen A. Goodchild, Rosie L. Oakes, Rosie L. Oakes, Rosie L. Oakes, Jocelyn A. Sessa, Jocelyn A. Sessa

“…Although the genera Heliconoides and Limacina have different shell microstructures, the relationship between LDX and SEM dissolution did not vary by species. …”
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The Prevalence of Dermoscopy Use Among Dermatology Residents in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Cross-Sectional Study by Abdullah Almeziny, Rahaf Almutairi, Amal Altamimi, Khloud Alshehri, Latifah Almehaideb, Asem Shadid, Mohammed Al Mashali

“… Abstract BackgroundDermoscopy is a noninvasive technology used to examine the skin’s invisible microstructures in dermatological practice and is gaining prominence as a crucial tool. …”
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