Effect of thermal treatment, foaming and stabilizing agents on the synthesis of fly ash-based geopolymer foams using Raman spectroscopy and 29Si and 27Al MAS NMR by Ghizlane Moutaoukil, Isabel Sobrados, H.Süleyman Gökçe, Saliha Alehyen

“…This study aims to investigate the effect of thermal treatment (70°, 70°+300° and 70°+600°C), foaming (0.1, 0.5 and 0.7 % Al powder) and stabilizing agent (0.1, 0.3 and 0.5 % sodium dodecyl sulfate [SDS]) on the mechanical and microstructural properties of fly ash-based geopolymer foams (GF). …”
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Antibacterial Efficacy of Solid-State Cu²⁺ Exchanged Clinoptilolite: Structural Characterization and Microbial Resistance by Sajad Faryad, Mohammad Ghorbanpour

“…The antibacterial efficacy of these solid-state Cu2+-exchanged clinoptilolites was assessed utilizing the disc diffusion method. The microstructural characteristics of the exchanged clinoptilolites were examined to determine their microstructural properties using X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX), and Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET) techniques. …”
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High‐Performance Polymer‐derived Ceramics in LCD 3D Printing by H. Yazdani Sarvestani, V. Karamzadeh, A. Kulkarni, A. Sohrabi‐Kashani, T. Lacelle, M.B. Jakubinek, B. Ashrafi

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Integration of SEM and acoustic emission methods in non-destructive evaluation of fiber–cement boards exposed to high temperatures by Zawiślak Łukasz

“…This study showed that the AE method allows for the early detection of damage, such as microcracks and the separation of fibers from the cement matrix, before these changes become visible in SEM analysis. In turn, SEM provided detailed images of microstructural damage, including cracks and porosity. …”
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Characterization of the Microstructure of Sr_0.75Ba_0.25Nb₂O₆ Thin Films by Brillouin Light Scattering by Alexey Pugachev, Andrey Tumarkin, Sergey Adichtchev, Ludmila Ivleva, Alexey Bogdan

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Effects of Hot rolling Reduction on Microstructural Evolution and Mechanical Properties of 1.25Cr-1Mo-0.5V-0.3C Steel for High-Speed Rail Brake Discs by Hyo-Seong Kim, Moonseok Kang, Minha Park, Byung Jun Kim, Yong-Shin Kim, Tae Young Lee, Byoungkoo Kim, Yong-Sik Ahn

“…In this study, the effect of rolling of 1.25Cr-1Mo-0.5V-0.3C American Iron and Steel Institute 4340 modified steel for highspeed railway brake discs on the microstructure and mechanical properties was investigated. …”
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Numerical modelling of residual stress redistribution induced by TIG-dressing by Paolo Ferro, Filippo Berto, Franco Bonollo, Roberto Montanari

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Twin-roll casting of wire of magnesium alloys by Christoph Kaden, Kristina Kittner, Madlen Ullmann, Ulrich Prahl

“…Microstructural analysis was performed using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and electron backscatter diffraction (EBSD). …”
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Comparative study of AA6061 and AA6063 aluminum alloy coating on mild steel using friction surfacing by Gautam Chandra Karar, Ratnesh Kumar, Somnath Chattopadhyaya, Saurabh Dewangan

“…The ‘optical microscope’ and ‘field emission scanning electron microscope (FESEM)’ were utilized to do the microstructural assessment of the deposited surface. The surface roughness was analyzed by non-contact type profilometer. …”
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Joining Behaviour of Thick Plate Using High-Frequency Induction Assisted Arc Welding by D. Saha, S. Pal

“…The FESEM and EDX analysis confirmed the formation of Laves phase in the interdendritic structure of the FZ. …”
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Effects of Different Varieties of Proso Millet (Panicum miliaceum L.) Flour on the Quality Characteristics of Crispy Cookies by Yue HU, Zhengzheng TIAN, Enhong GAO, Xiaoke CHANG, Shunshun LIN, Xiaoling TIAN, Mengqin LI

“…Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) was employed to observe the microstructure of the cookies, while Angiotool software was utilized for quantitative analysis of porosity. …”
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Mechanical, Wear, and Fracture Behavior of Titanium Diboride (TiB2) - Cerium Oxide (CeO2) Reinforced Al-6061 Hot-rolled Hybrid Composites by S. R. Sreenivasa Iyengar, D. Sethuramu, M. Ravikumar

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Enhancing steel slag cement mortar performance under low-temperature curing through alkali activation: mechanisms and implications by Wei Ye, Tengteng Feng, Wangwen Sun, Lauren Y. Gómez-Zamorano

“…Advanced characterization techniques, including thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and scanning electron microscopy (SEM), were employed to examine the hydration products and microstructural evolution of optimally activated samples. …”
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Comprehensive review of vibration-assisted welding processes: Mechanisms, applications, and future directions by Rajeev Ranjan, Robert Cep, Ashwini Kumar, Mayank Srivastava, Faisal Altarazi, Namrata Dogra, Ajay Kumar, Subhash Chand, S. P. Samal

“…A detailed examination is conducted on the physical mechanisms underlying VAW, along with state-of-the-art developments, experimental studies, technological advancements, and diverse applications across relevant fields such as aerospace, automotive, shipbuilding, and biomedical industries. The analysis highlights the benefits of VAW over conventional welding techniques, including enhanced mechanical properties, refined microstructures, and improved overall weld quality. …”
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Evolution of surface morphology and mechanical characterization of GTAW welded SDSS thin sheets by Sujeet Kumar, Alapati Ramakrishna, Naveen Srinivas Madugula, Naveen Kumar, Monit Kapoor, Harpreet S. Bhatia

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Synergistic improvement of mechanical and electromagnetic shielding properties of a Mg-Li-Y-Zn alloy following heat treatment by Jinsheng Li, Liping Zhong, Junli Wang, Zhongxue Feng, Yan Qu, Ruidong Xu

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FORMATION OF THE STRUCTURE AND PROPERTIES OF THE ZONE OF ALLOYING UNDER PLASMA-POWDER SURFACING OF COATS TYPE EuTroLoy 16006.04 by F. I. Panteleenko, V. V. Zakharenko, M. V. Spetsian

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The pressure treatment effect on the high‑strength austempered ductile iron structure by P. E. Lushchik, A. I. Pokrovsky, I. V. Rafalsky, A. D. Rulenkov

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Structure and properties of Li ferrite synthesized from Fe₂O₃–Li₂CO₃–Sm₂O₃ powders by E. N. Lysenko, V. A. Vlasov, Yu. S. Elkina, A. P. Surzhikov

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Study on chloride ion resistance durability and mechanism of nano modified concrete sea sand mortar by Wei Fan, Yingjie Jin, Shengping Wu

“…It explored the effects of nano-silica (NS), nano-metakaolin (NMK), and nano-alumina (NA)) on the chloride binding capacity and microstructure of the sea sand mortar through potentiometric titration, X-ray diffraction (XRD), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). …”
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