Welding design of API 5L X65 pipeline steel: Effects of robotic hybrid laser arc welding versus GMAW on fracture toughness evaluated by SENT tests in air and hydrogen by Mahdieh Safyari, Masoud Moshtaghi

“…This study examines the microstructural and mechanical properties of ferritic steel specimens welded using the gas metal arc welding (GMAW) and hybrid laser arc welding (HLAW) processes, focusing on their behaviour in both air and hydrogen environments. …”
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Rheological Properties, Textural Properties and Storage Stability of Sauce Enriched with Pomace from Oxheart Tomatoes (<i>Lycopersicon esculentum</i>) by Dumitrița Flaiș, Mircea Oroian

“…The analyses performed included: physico-chemical analysis of the sauce (fat content, peroxide value, and CIE L* a* b* color determination), quality assessment using Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FT-IR, rheological measurements, and microstructural evaluation. …”
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Influence of nickel-plating on laser weldability of aluminium busbars for lithium-ion battery interconnects by M Chelladurai Asirvatham, Iain Masters, Geoff West, Christopher Harris

“…Similarly thicker plating generally increased porosity, sulfamate plating exhibited low porosity (1.5 %) even at high thicknesses, in contrast to bright (10 %) and electroless (3.1 %). Microstructural analysis revealed the formation of an Al–Ni eutectic structure with hard Al3Ni intermetallics dispersed within a softer α-Al matrix, contributing to the observed improvements in mechanical properties. …”
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Experimental investigation and optimization of one-part alkali-activated self-compacting concrete mixes by Kaku Mahendra, Mattur C. Narasimhan, Gundupalli Bhanu Prakash, Amit Kumar Das

“…The mix parameters for the optimal mix, with the highest mean grey relational grade, were identified from the Taguchi-GRPA approach as B = 750 kg/m3, W/B = 0.4, and N = 6 %. Microstructural analysis revealed the formation of C/N-A-S-H type gels, which are instrumental in developing a compact matrix enhancing the mechanical properties. …”
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New high-speed steel for the cast metal-cutting tool by A. S. Chaus, М. Zhitnanski

“…There are discussed the results of microstructural analysis and mechanical tests of the cast high-speed steel in which tungsten is substituted by chromium.…”
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Stochastic parametric skeletal dosimetry model for humans: Anatomical-morphological basis and parameter evaluation. by Evgenia I Tolstykh, Pavel A Sharagin, Elena A Shishkina, Alexandra Yu Volchkova, Michael A Smith, Bruce A Napier

“…Data on the duration of hematopoiesis in various parts of the skeleton; and data on age-related changes in the microstructure and linear dimensions of human bones and their segments were analyzed. …”
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Correlating Local Morphology and Charge Dynamics via Kelvin Probe Force Microscopy to Explain Photoelectrode Performance by Maryam Pourmahdavi, Mauricio Schieda, Ragle Raudsepp, Steffen Fengler, Jiri Kollmann, Yvonne Pieper, Thomas Dittrich, Thomas Klassen, Francesca M. Toma

“…The analysis technique outlined here should find broad applicability, enabling in-depth insight into the effect of local microstructure, and contributing to the design and development of more efficient photoelectrodes by tailoring of the microstructure at the nanoscale.…”
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Manufacture of Self-Lubricating Mechanical Parts from Al-Si Alloy Matrix Hybrid Nanocomposites by Mohammed Jabbar Fouad, Muna Khethier Abbass, İbrahim İnanç

“…The generated samples underwent to wear and abrasion tests, the resulting grains underwent analysis, and a scanning electron microscope (SEM) was used to study the surface microstructure and topography of worn samples. …”
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Application of Metamodels to Identification of Metallic Materials Models by Maciej Pietrzyk, Jan Kusiak, Danuta Szeliga, Łukasz Rauch, Łukasz Sztangret, Grzegorz Górecki

“…Flow stress models and microstructure evolution models of various complexity of mathematical formulation were considered. …”
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Fly Ash/Blast Furnace Slag-Based Geopolymer as a Potential Binder for Mine Backfilling: Effect of Binder Type and Activator Concentration by Jingping Qiu, Yingliang Zhao, Jun Xing, Xiaogang Sun

“…Microstructure analysis reveals that the matrix tends to be denser with the BFS content and NaOH concentration increase.…”
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Exploring the Potential of Robocasting for High-Density Electrolytes in Solid Oxide Fuel Cells by Lidia Licu, Alexandru-Cristian Matei, Ștefania Caramarin, Florentina-Gabriela Ioniță, Dumitru-Valentin Drăguț, Alexandru Okos, Dan-Năstase Ciobota

“…The fabricated electrolytes underwent sintering and debinding processes, with thermal treatment profiles optimized for structural integrity. A microstructural analysis through SEM and XRD confirmed the formation of stable crystalline phase. …”
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Nuclear Magnetic Resonance in Tire Waste Mortars by Marta Ioana Moldoveanu, Daniela Lucia Manea, Elena Jumate, Raluca Iștoan, Radu Fechete, Tudor Panfil Toader

“…The primary objective was to analyze the way rubber granules influence hydration kinetics, microstructural development and pore structure. The innovative mortar formulations incorporated rubber granules, casein, natural hydraulic lime (NHL), and latex. …”
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DEVELOPMENT OF A METHOD FOR ANALYZING TOMOGRAPHIC IMAGES OF BONE STRUCTURES by Hanna Abramova, Oleh Avrunin

“…This makes it possible to develop the next stage of analysis aimed at the microstructure of the bone tissue.…”
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Sustainable replacement of asbestos ceiling boards with boards produced from rice husk-marble dust-polystyrene matrix by Abdulganiyu Sanusi, Emmanuel Eberechukwu Ndububa, Adekunle Akanni Adeleke, Edwin Reuben Ade, Ifeyinwa Ijeoma Obianyo, Idris Mohammed, Olaolu Oyinlola Bilewu

“…Among the formulations, MRCB-02, composed of 40% polystyrene glue, 30% rice husk, and 30% marble dust, exhibited the lowest water absorption of 19.86% and maintained structural integrity after 60 min of immersion. The microstructural analysis confirmed uniform material distribution, enhancing mechanical stability. …”
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Strength and Road Performance of Superabsorbent Polymer Combined with Cement for Reinforcement of Excavated Soil by Di Dai, Jie Peng, Xiaowan Zhao, Gang Li, Lanlan Bai

“…Apart from these, X-ray diffraction (XRD) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) were used for the microstructure analysis to understand the impact of SAP on cemented excavated soil. …”
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An ecofriendly approach to explore the physical and mechanical properties of cement mortar reinforced with Abutilon indicum fibres by V Aarthipriya, C Umarani

“…The mortar reinforced with 5 mm fibre length and 1% fibre addition was found to be potentially beneficial and considered as an optimum mix with respect to all mechanical properties. Microstructural analysis on the optimum mix revealed the existence of proper and sufficient interfacial bonding between the fibres and cement matrix and therefore it is recommended to use Abutilon indicum fibre in cement mortar for repair and other construction applications and the optimum mix proportion is reported.…”
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Synergistic Preparation and Mechanistic Investigation of Full Industrial Solid Waste-Based Cementitious Materials for Aeolian Sand Stabilization by Zilu Xie, Zengzhen Qian, Hao Wang, Yingzhe Qi, Bing Yue

“…ISW dosage effects on stabilized sand strength and mechanical properties were investigated, with stabilization mechanisms studied via phase and microstructural analysis. Results demonstrated that GGBFS exerted the most significant positive influence on the strength of stabilized sand. …”
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Optimization of Strength and Plasticity in Layered Aluminum Composites Through High-Pressure Torsion Treatment by Alexey Evstifeev, Aydar Mavlyutov, Artem Voropaev, Darya Volosevich

“…Static strength and plasticity were analyzed as a function of the deformation degree. Microstructural analysis was performed using scanning electron microscopy and X-ray diffraction. …”
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Study on the Performance of High-Performance Mortar (HPM) Prepared Using Sodium-Silicate-Modified Graphite Tailing Sand by Ruixin Jiang, Zhengjun Wang, Yingxin Du, Yajing Wen

“…SS and GT promoted the generation of hydration products. Microstructural analysis showed that 4% SS promoted the hydration reaction; in addition, an appropriate amount of GT improved the pore structure of HPM, increased the strength and frost resistance, and provided fundamental insights for the subsequent comprehensive utilization of graphite tailing sand.…”
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Understanding the effect of annealing temperature on Hot-Rolled pure Mo Sheet: Investigations from Texture, deformation Behavior, and mechanical properties by Wenbin Liu, Yanchao Li, Wen Zhang, Xuanqiao Gao, Baojian Wang, Xin Zhang, Yichao Yang, Xiaohui Lin, Jianfeng Li, Hailong Xu

“…This study investigates the effects of annealing temperature on the microstructural evolution, texture development, deformation behavior, and mechanical properties of hot-rolled pure Molybdenum (Mo) sheets. …”
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