Energy-resolved neutron imaging and diffraction including grain orientation mapping using event camera technology by Tsviki Y. Hirsh, Andrew F. T. Leong, Adrian S. Losko, Alexander Wolfertz, Daniel J. Savage, Tim T. Jäger, John Rakovan, James J. Wall, Alexander M. Long, Sven C. Vogel

“…Neutron diffraction is useful for assessing microstructural parameters such as phase composition, texture, and dislocation densities, though it typically provides averaged data over the sampled volume. …”
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Effects on the strength and durability of graphene oxide modified geopolymer concrete using industrial waste bauxite tailings by F.S. Frieda, S. Greeshma

“…The resultant model was supported through comparisons against literature studies and appropriate design standards and codes to validate its performance and accuracy as a material prediction model. The Microstructural analysis using Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and image processing confirmed enhanced geopolymerization and densification of matrix in GO-reinforced samples. …”
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Phase formation and texture evolution in 316L-CuCrZr multi-material structures fabricated by laser powder bed fusion by Antonios Baganis, Florencia Malamud, Jan Čapek, Fedor F. Klimashin, Efthymios Polatidis, Matteo Busi, Miroslav Šmíd, Michal Jambor, Johann Michler, Markus Strobl, Christian Leinenbach

“…Simultaneously, BEI and EBSD Inverse Pole Figures (IPF) mapping reveal a crystallographic texture transition and grain refinement for mixtures containing more than 50 wt% CuCrZr. Microstructure analysis shows cracks in 10–40 wt% CuCrZr mixtures, while compositions with more than 50 wt% CuCrZr result in crack-free structures. …”
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Cognitive Implications of White Matter Alterations in Overweight Chinese Individuals: An NODDI and DTI Study by Shaofan Jiang, Yingzhe Cheng, Rifeng Jiang, Peilin Huang, Jiejun Zhang, Xiaodong Pan, Yunjing Xue

“…ABSTRACT Objective: Scarce studies have elucidated the relationship between the microstructure changes of white matter (WM) and cognitive domains in overweight (OW). …”
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Enhancing mechanical properties and isotropy in ultrasonic assisted powder bed fusion of metals using a laser beam (PBF-LB/M) via Dual Exposure by Sebastian Platt, Jan Wegner, Arno Elspaß, Hanna Schönrath, Stefan Kleszczynski

“…Furthermore, a comprehensive microstructural as well as mechanical analysis was carried out. …”
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Study of Corrosion Behavior of Mg–Gd-Based Soluble Magnesium Alloys by Qinghua Wang, Zhiquan Huang, Yanchun Zhu, Ling Qin, Jingfeng Zou, Lifeng Ma

“…Additionally, the dissolution rate of the alloy increased markedly from 8.37 mg/cm²/h in the as-cast state to 43.85 mg/cm²/h following extrusion combined with perforation deformation. Microstructural analysis revealed that the extrusion process disrupted the coarse, reticulated second-phase structure observed in the as-cast state, thereby diminishing its corrosion-inhibiting properties. …”
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Diffusion imaging changes in the treated tract following focused ultrasound thalamotomy for tremor by Erin L. Mazerolle, Robyn Warwaruk-Rogers, Paul Romo, Tejas Sankar, Sarah Scott, Conrad P. Rockel, Samuel Pichardo, Davide Martino, Zelma H.T. Kiss, G. Bruce Pike

“…Our individualized approach, in which patient-specific lesions are incorporated into the tractography analysis, provided novel insight into both immediate and longer term MRgFUS-related microstructural brain changes.…”
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Influence of Thermal Processing on In Vitro Starch Digestibility in Cereal-Based Infant Foods by Marianela D. Rodríguez, Nicolás F. Bongianino, Alberto E. León, Mariela C. Bustos

“…Microstructural analysis revealed partial to complete loss of amyloplast birefringence, particularly in FS. …”
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Experimental Investigation of Cement/Soda Residue for Solidification/Stabilization of Cr-Contaminated Soils by Fusheng Zha, Fanghua Zhu, Bo Kang, Long Xu, Yongfeng Deng, Chengbin Yang, Chengfu Chu

“…For the specimens of C6S14 and C6S24, the maximum UCS of 6.04 MPa and 6.48 MPa was reached; correspondingly, the minimum leached Cr3+ concentration of 2.78 mg/L and 1.93 mg/L was reached after 3 wetting-drying cycles, respectively. Microstructure analysis results found that reaction products like calcium silicate hydrate (C-S-H) and ettringite (AFt) increasingly occupied the soil pore space and caused a denser soil structure after 3 wetting-drying cycles, which indicated the long-term effectiveness of contaminated soils treated by cement/soda residue.…”
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Effect of Different Annealing Methods on ULTEM 9085 Parts Manufactured by Material Extrusion by Javaid Butt, Habib Afsharnia, Md Ashikul Alam Khan, Vahaj Mohaghegh

“…Direct oven annealing also led to improved ductility and higher elongation at break. Moreover, microstructural analysis of the fracture surfaces indicated enhanced coalescence for direct oven annealing. …”
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HTPB propellant aging mechanisms and safety characteristics: microscopic structural changes, thermal stability, and self-accelerating decomposition temperature by Xi-chen Liu, Yi-min Luo, Wen-jiang Li, Fei-yang Xu, Xing-liang Wu, Qiang Li, Da-bin Liu

“…In this study, Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Thermogravimetric Analysis (TG), and Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) were employed to evaluate the microstructural and thermal stability changes in HTPB propellant due to aging. …”
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Enhanced Coercivity and Tb Distribution Optimization of Sintered Nd-Fe-B Magnets by TbF₃ Grain Boundary Diffusion Facilitated by Ga by Ling Wang, Wenjiao Li, Xiaopeng Wang, Zejun Deng, Shujuan Gao

“…Additionally, thermal stability is enhanced, resulting in superior overall magnetic properties. Microstructural analysis reveals that Ga promotes the diffusion of Tb into the magnet. …”
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Multiresponse optimization applied to friction-stir processing to enhance wear and corrosion performance in Al–Si alloys by Denner Traiano, Silvia do Nascimento Rosa, Luciano Augusto Lourençato, Angel Sánchez Roca, Mario César Sánchez Orozco, Hipólito Domingo Carvajal Fals

“…The FSP tool, made of AISI H13 tool steel, features a concave shoulder and conical pin designed to induce severe plastic deformation. Microstructural analysis was performed via optical microscopy and SEM–EDS, and the particle size and distribution were assessed via ImageJ software. …”
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Effect of blast furnace slag on the fresh and hardened properties of volcanic tuff-based geopolymer mortars by Abderrachid Boumaza, Mohamed Lyes Kamel Khouadjia, Haytham F. Isleem, Oualid Mahieddine Hamdi, Mohammad Khishe

“…Absorption water and Microstructural analysis confirmed a strong correlation between the degree of geopolymerization and mechanical performance. …”
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Efficient methodology for the preparation and fabrication of cation exchange membranes using trichloroacetic acid and cellulose biopolymer by U.F. Kandil, E.O. Taha, E.A. Mahmoud, N.O. Shaker, M. Mahmoud, M.M. Reda Taha

“…The microstructural analysis by FTIR confirmed the functionalization process. …”
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Optimizing the mechanical properties of Al-1.2Mg-0.8Si-0.5Mn-1.3Cu alloy by controlling the solution treatment temperature by Yongkang Ye, Xiang Chen, Junlei Zhang, Zulai Li, Lu Dong, Linbin Deng

“…Microstructural analysis revealed a temperature-dependent transformation mechanism. …”
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Study on the carbonation resistance of sulphoaluminate cement grouting materials enhanced by acrylamide in-situ polymerization modification by Guangling Shi, Hucheng Chai, Liya Zhao, Songhui Liu, Zhiying Guo, Haibo Zhang

“…Samples with ≥20 % AM exhibited carbonation depths of less than 3 mm after 28 days of accelerated carbonation. Microstructural analysis revealed that in-situ polymerized PAM formed an interpenetrating organic-inorganic network with cement hydration products, enhancing both ductility and strength. …”
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Comparative long-term stabilization of pond ash using lime and cement: FTIR characterization, strength optimization and sustainable utilization by Vilasini P.P, Lakshmi Thangasamy

“…While several studies have explored stabilization using binders, limited research provides a comparative, long-term assessment of lime and cement stabilization integrating both microstructural and statistical optimization techniques. …”
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Direct mineral carbonation of carbide slag waste in fixed bed reactor: comparison of dry and wet route by Manisha Sukhraj Kothari, Ashraf Aly Hassan, Amr El-Dieb, Hilal El-Hassan

“…Mineral carbonation of carbide slag was validated by online gas chromatography, thermogravimetric analysis, and microstructure characterization of the carbonated products. …”
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Study on Filter Cake Removal Fluid of EZFLOW Weak Gel Drilling Fluid by Haohan Hu, Youlin Hu, Xuejing Weng

“…The rheological mechanism was investigated through microstructural characterization, revealing that the microstructure comprises a reversible network structure with sol particles either encapsulated within the network or embedded at nodal points. …”
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