Road Performance and Microscopic Mechanism Analysis of Modified Straw Fiber Asphalt Binder by Kun Wang, Qiong Wu, Peng Hu, Hao Xu, Lu Qu, Xiongao Li, Yuquan Lin, Guoyi Du, Tao Shi

“…Subsequently, a four-component test, SEM, Fourier transform infrared microscopy, and fluorescence microscope tests are performed to analyze the microstructure of the straw fiber and its effect on asphalt properties. …”
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Ultrasensitive label-free ratiometric colorimetric sensor for free chlorine detection in tap water based on a novel brilliant blue-Au NCs by Dongning Li, Yanli Liu, Xin Xu, Wenfang Sun, Haiping Ni, Xiangping Liu

“…In this work, Au nanoclusters was prepared under the guidance of a synthetic colorant brilliant blue (BB-Au NCs). The microstructure and crystal structure of the resulting products were characterized by transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). …”
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The latest research progress on MnZn ferrite and their applications by Zhexue Chen, Teng Li, Anping Wang, Minxia Shi, Bangcheng Han

“…The synthetic strategies including solid-phase reaction, sol-gel, and co-precipitation are discussed, highlighting their impact on the microstructure and magnetic behavior of MnZn ferrite. …”
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Quantitative Characterization of Heterogeneity in Different Reservoir Spaces of Low-Permeability Sandstone Reservoirs and Its Influence on Physical Properties by Fengjuan Dong, Na Liu, Zhen Sun, Xiaolong Wei, Haonan Wang, Junxiang Nan, Dazhong Ren

“…The fractal dimensions of small pores, fine pores, and micropores increase successively with the decrease in pore radius, and the microstructure heterogeneity of large pores is weaker than that of small pores. …”
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Finite element models of intervertebral disc: recent advances and prospects by Tianze Sun, Junlin Wang, Xin Liu, Huagui Huang, Jinzuo Wang, Moran Suo, Jing Zhang, Zhonghai Li

“…Therefore, more and more studies use finite element (FE) models to analyze the biomechanics of spine.Methods In this review, literatures which reported the FE model of intervertebral disc (IVD) were reviewed. …”
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Functionalized sodium alginate composite films based on double-encapsulated essential oil of wampee nanoparticles: a green preservation material by Jinman He, Wanli Zhang, Gulden Goksen, Mohammad Rizwan Khan, Naushad Ahmad, Xinli Cong

“…The films were then analyzed to determine their physical properties and thermal stability, and also to examine their microstructure and intermolecular forces using SEM, FTIR, and XRD techniques. …”
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Microbial-induced mineral carbonation: A promising approach for improving Carbon sequestration and performance of steel slag for its engineering utilization by Jue Li, Qingmeng Hou, Xinqiang Zhang, Xiaobin Zhang

“…The review discussed how MIMC can enhance the properties of carbonated steel slag by modifying mineralogy and microstructure, improving physical and mechanical attributes, and optimizing environmental performance. …”
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Micro-morphology and Properties of OMMT/PES/BMI Composites by CHEN Yu-fei, GUO Hong-yuan, CHU Hong-yue, WANG Bo-tao, MA Ying-yi, TENG Cheng-jun

“…Meanwhile, organically montmorillonite(OMMT) was doped to prepare OMMT/PES/BMI multi-phase composites. The microstructure and mechanical properties, thermal properties and the relationship between them were studied and analyzed. …”
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Enhanced Surface Mechanical and Tribological Properties of H13 Die Steel with TiAlSiN Coating Deposited by HiPIMS by Jun Lin, Hanxiao Luan, Jiao Li, Jiqiang Zhai, Yanjin Guan, Guoqun Zhao, Ruqing Bai

“…In the present study, TiAlSiN is deposited on H13 die steel by high power impulse magnetron sputtering and the effects of bias voltage, deposition temperature, and film thickness on the performance of coatings are studied. The microstructure, mechanical and tribological properties of coatings are analyzed by energy dispersive spectrometer, X-ray diffraction, nanoindentation, friction and wear tests. …”
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Effect of Hydrodynamic Conditions on the Corrosion Mechanism of HSLA X100 Steel by EIS and EN Analysis by Ricardo Galván-Martínez, Clarisa Campechano-Lira, Ricardo Orozco-Cruz, Miguel Ángel Hernández-Pérez, Francisco López-Huerta, Edgar Mejía-Sánchez, Jorge Alberto Ramírez-Cano, Andres Carmona-Hernández

“…Mechanical, microstructural and elemental characterization tests were performed on X100 steel, and the electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) technique was used to analyze the corrosion mechanism, while the morphology of the corrosion process on the corroded surfaces was obtained by scanning electronic microscopy (SEM). …”
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Effect of Silver Carp Protein Hydrolysate on Quality Properties of Frozen Dough and Bread by TIAN Jin-he, WANG Yan-jie, WU Yue, GUO Rui-rui, WANG Li-long, SUN Yu-bo

“…In order to expand the application of silver carp protein hydrolysate in frozen dough, this paper investigated the effects of silver carp protein hydrolysates on the freezable water content, water distribution and migration, microstructure, rheological properties, fermentation properties of frozen dough during frozen storage, and analyzed specific volume, textural properties and sensory score of bread. …”
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Physicochemical, structural characterization, and antioxidant activities of chondroitin sulfate from Oreochromis niloticus bones by Jun Yang, Mingyue Shen, Ting Wu, Xianxiang Chen, Huiliang Wen, Jianhua Xie

“…Moreover, their thermal properties, crystalline structure, and microstructure were also analyzed. Results showed that their Mw were between 10 kDa and 50 kDa. …”
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Effect of preweld conditions on the strain ageing cracking susceptibility of IN939 superalloys heat affected zone by Jilin Xie, Changhao Geng, Jiazhe Song, Yuhua Chen, Shanlin Wang, Peng He

“…The SAC sensitivity influencing factors including microstructure evolution, phase precipitation behavior of IN-939 superalloys were analyzed by electron probe micro analyzer (EPMA)、in-situ and exit-situ TEM test. …”
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Investigation on Aluminum Alloy Reflector Mirror Processing Technology Combining Ultrasonic Rolling and Single-Point Diamond Turning by Yuanhao Ma, Zhanjie Li, Gang Jin, Xiangyu Zhang, Longsi Li, Huaixin Lin, Guangyu Wang, Zhenyu Long

“…In this study, an ultrasonic rolling cutting experiment was carried out, and the influence of the material preparation method on the microstructure and hardness of the workpiece was analyzed. …”
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Aggregation of mineral particles in cryoconite granules by multiple species of cyanobacteria on Urumqi Glacier No.1, China by Yunjie Chen, Yunjie Chen, Yunjie Chen, Nozomu Takeuchi, Sota Tanaka, Zhongqin Li

“…In this study, the compositions of filamentous cyanobacteria and minerals, as well as the microstructure of cryoconite granules of different sizes collected on a mountain glacier in central Asia, were analyzed. …”
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Fabrication of Spark Plasma Sintered Spark Plasma Sintered Transparent Alumina Using Magnesium Oxide and Lanthanum Oxide as Sintering-Assisted by M. Shahriari, H. Jamali, H. Mansouri, M. R. Loghman Estarki, M. Sardarian

“…The morphology of the powders and the microstructure of the sintered samples were studied using scanning electron microscopy (SEM). …”
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Low-temperature carburizing improves hydrogen embrittlement resistance of cold worked 304 austenitic stainless steel by Xiao Qin, Lars Nyborg, Huiqun Liu, Alexandra Bauer, Yu Cao

“…Its effect on the mechanical properties and HE was investigated by electrochemical cathodic hydrogen charging and slow strain rate tensile test. Microstructure, fractography, and hydrogen uptake were analyzed to examine the hydrogen-induced failure. …”
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Influence of Printing Parameters on the Morphological Characteristics of Plasma Directed Energy-Deposited Stainless Steel by Luis Segovia-Guerrero, Antonio José Gil-Mena, Nuria Baladés, David L. Sales, Carlota Fonollá, María de la Mata, María de Nicolás-Morillas

“…Moreover, cost-effective carbon steel substrates were feasibly used in microstructural and elemental analyses, with the latter ones confirming the alignment of the bead composition with the wire-fed material. …”
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Influence of Aging Temperature on the Electrochemical Corrosion Behavior of an Age-Hardening 7xxx Aluminum Alloy by Boqian Cai, Xiaolong Liu, Yang Yi, Hongyang Li, Fanian Shi

“…In this paper, the microstructure changes of an Al–6.8Zn–2Mg–2Cu–0.1Zr–0.2Sc alloy for shipbuilding under different T6 states were investigated. …”
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Bio-inspired widening concrete using cellulose nanofiber to enhance multiscale Fiber–Matrix interface by Kun Wang, Jinjun Guo, Jinjin Wang, Donghui Qi, Yuanxun Zheng, Shaowei Hu

“…Experimental investigations were carried out to assess the bond splitting tensile strength, diagonal shear strength, crack resistance, development of drying shrinkage deformation, and the propagation behavior of restrained shrinkage-induced cracks in both new and old concrete reinforced with single and hybrid combinations of BF, PP fiber, and CNF. The microstructure, phase composition, and pore structure evolution of BF, PP fiber, and CNF-reinforced concrete were observed and analyzed using scanning electron microscopy, thermogravimetric and derivative thermogravimetric analysis, nuclear magnetic resonance, and mercury intrusion porosimetry. …”
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