Effects of Pore Structure on Sandstone Mechanical Properties Based on Micro-CT Reconstruction Model by Rui Song, Lifu Zheng, Yao Wang, Jianjun Liu

“…Then, the quantitative relationships between porosity, TC, tortuosity of rock skeleton and rock mechanics parameters of digital rock samples are established and analyzed. The tortuosity of the rock skeleton is highly correlated with the mechanical parameters of the rock, i.e., Young’s modulus (R2 = 0.95), compressive strength (R2 = 0.94), yield strength (R2 = 0.92), and shear modulus (R2 = 0.94), which is believed to be more feasible to reveal the impacts of the microstructure of the rock on its mechanical properties.…”
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Preparation of nanoparticle-stabilized foam fracturing fluid and its foam stabilization mechanism by YANG Zhaozhong, ZHENG Nanxin, ZHU Jingyi, LI Xiaogang

“…The stabilization mechanism study is revealed by the SNP aggregation at Plateau is observed in the foam microstructure which can block the drainage channels. …”
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Innovative approach: MRI-guided fabrication of a biomimetic intervertebral disc scaffold by YC Ye, C Shao, Y Wang, FG Lin, P Su, YP Niu, HW Yang, ZC Wang, T Ma, S Ji, WJ Chang, J Xi, R Wang, K Zhu, CC Zhang, YM Sun

“…Exposure times were adjusted based on grayscale values, and GE-DLP was employed to fabricate the biomimetic IVD scaffold in a single integrated process using a bicomponent polymer network (BCN) hydrogel laden with nucleus pulposus mesenchymal stem cells (NPMSCs). The microstructure and porosity of the scaffold were analyzed using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and the elastic modulus across the radial distribution was evaluated by nanoindentation. …”
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Si₃N₄ Nanoparticle Reinforced Si₃N₄ Nanofiber Aerogel for Thermal Insulation and Electromagnetic Wave Transmission by Zongwei Tong, Xiangjie Yan, Yun Liu, Yali Zhao, Kexun Li

“…By leveraging methyltrimethoxysilane/vinyltriethoxysilane composite aerogel (MVa) as a reactive template, we achieved spontaneous growth of Si₃N₄ nanofiber films (SNP-R-SNF) featuring nanoparticle-fiber interpenetration and porosity gradients. The microstructure formation mechanism of SNP-R-SNF was analyzed using field-emission scanning electron microscopy. …”
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Investigation on the Properties and Distribution of Air Voids in Porous Asphalt with Relevance to the Pb(II) Removal Performance by Yao Zhao, Lei Tong, Yating Zhu

“…The relationship between the PA microstructure and Pb(II) removal rate was then determined. …”
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Optimization of performance and composition for glass ceramics prepared from mixing molten slags by LI Yu, YI Yao-dong, CHEN Kui-yuan, MENG Xin-yang

“…The ratio of ferronickel slags and blast furnace slags, Mg2+ content, and the effect of nucleating agent TiO2 on the microstructure and properties of the products were analyzed by X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, and mechanical property test. …”
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The Dew Particle Interception Abilities of Typical Plants in Northeast China Plant Leaves Capture Particles in Dew by Yingying Xu, Yingbo Dou, Yan Yi, Xu Yang

“…Particulate deposition varied according to species, leaf shape, and microstructure. The proportion of TSP remaining on leaves after dew evaporation from Pinus tabuliformis Carrière, Hemiptelea davidii (Hance) Planch., Buxus sinica (Rehd. et Wils.) …”
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Gas Sensors Based on Nanostructures of Binary and Ternary Oxide Systems by S. S. Nalimova, V. A. Moshnikov, Z. V. Shomakhov, V. M. Kondratev

“…The surface chemical composition and microstructure were studied using scanning electron microscopy, backscattered electron diffraction, and Xray photoelectron spectroscopy. …”
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Wetting front dynamic study in Brazilian cements using neutron and X-ray imaging techniques by Higor Rosenberger, Márcio Aparecido Bulla Jr, Estela Oliari Garcez, Nikolay Kardjilov, Fabiano Yokaichiya, Margareth K.K.D. Franco

“…The combination of the results from X-ray Tomography and Neutron Radiography shows the potential application of these methods for determining air void parameters and demonstrates how microstructure, type of cement and curing time modified the dynamic water absorption. …”
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Synergistic Effects of Steel Fibers and Silica Fume on Concrete Exposed to High Temperatures and Gamma Radiation by Mahmut Durmaz

“…It was found that 94 kGy gamma radiation increased the compressive strength of steel fiber concrete by SFC 20.98%, SFC-5 26.36%, SFC-10 26.45%, and SFC-15 25.34%, flexural strength by SFC 24.85%, SFC-5 25.06%, SFC-10 24.11%, and SFC-15 23.65%, and led to microstructure improvement and densification. XRD analysis revealed that samples exposed to 94 kGy gamma radiation accumulated and increased their calcite peak, resulting in decreased porosity and increased compressive and flexural strength. …”
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Study on Organo-Silica-Derived Membranes Using a Robeson-like Plot by Lucas Bünger, Tim van Gestel, Tim Kurtz, Krassimir Garbev, Peter Stemmermann, Wilhelm A. Meulenberg, Olivier Guillon, Dieter Stapf

“…Furthermore, a quick interpretation method for assessing the membrane’s microstructure is presented. A qualitative microstructure assessment can be achieved by analyzing the temperature dependencies of the three major diffusion mechanisms that simultaneously occur—Knudsen, surface, and activated diffusion.…”
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An artificial neural network constitutive model to predict high temperature flow behaviour in 18Ni(250) maraging steel by Shucong Xu, Lin Yuan, Debin Shan

“…Hot compression experiments and microstructure observation investigations are utilized to analyze the hot deformation behavior and flow characterization of 18Ni(250) maraging steel. …”
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The role of apoptotic bone marrow cells in activation of liver regeneration by N. A. Onishchenko, A. O. Nikolskaya, Z. Z. Gonikova, L. A. Kirsanova, M. Yu. Shagidulin, V. I. Sevastianov

“…For selection of effective modes of apoptosis induction, BM-MNCs stained with 7AAD after incubation in solutions were analyzed by flow cytometry. Targeted transfer of regenerative signals to the recipient was assessed by the mitotic activity of hepatocytes in the liver and tubular epithelium in the kidneys, as well as by the intensity of microstructural changes in the liver 24, 48 and 72 hours after injection of the studied material.Results. …”
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Mapping the Olfactory Brain: A Systematic Review of Structural and Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging Changes Following COVID-19 Smell Loss by Hanani Abdul Manan, Rafaela de Jesus, Divesh Thaploo, Thomas Hummel

“…Diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) findings—such as decreased fractional anisotropy (FA) and increased mean diffusivity (MD)—highlight white matter microstructural compromise in individuals with long-term OD. …”
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Texture analysis of T1- and T2-weighted images identifies myofiber atrophy and grip strength decline in streptozotocin-induced type 1 diabetic sarcopenia rats by Dong Xing, Fang Liu, Yufan Gao, Ziyan Fei, Yunfei Zha

“…Early and noninvasive evaluation of muscle microstructural damage is critical for managing sarcopenia in diabetes. …”
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Mechanical behavior of strengthened 3D sand-printed specimens under Brazilian test: a novel postprocessing approach by Xianghua Liu, Ke Zhang, Jianhua Dong, Jinming Ye, Kai Zhang

“…Brazilian splitting tests, digital image correlation (DIC), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and fractal geometry are employed to analyze the mechanical behavior and microstructure of printed specimens. …”
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Permutations of 2D assisted vibration and 1D primary fly-cutting to generate hierarchical micro-textures by Guoqing Zhang, Zejiang Xu, Zejia Huang, Yuting Ma, Jiabao Zhang, Wenheng Huang

“…Finally, the effect of sinusoidally excited vibration in the X/Y-directions on the surface microstructure of machined straight grooves was studied, and the surface morphology of MMSL under the X/Y-direction excitations was analyzed. …”
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A multi-component diffusion multiple approach based synergistic regulation of γ' phase stability and mechanical properties in CoTiVNi-based superalloys by J.J. Ruan, H.C. Sun, J.S. Yan, S. Yang, Y. Li, Z.W. Zhang, L.L. Zhu, H. Zhang, N. Ueshima, K. Oikawa, L. Jiang

“…Enhanced fuel efficiency and engine performance have driven interest in Co-based superalloys reinforced by coherent γ′ dispersed in the matrix with low stacking fault energy (SFE). However, poor microstructure stability due to thermodynamically unstable γ′ phases limits their application. …”
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Dielectric properties of poly(vinylidene fluoride)/CaCu3Ti4O12 nanocrystal composite thick films

“…The structural, the microstructural and the dielectric properties of the composites were studied using X-ray diffraction, Scanning Electron Microscope, and Impedance analyzer respectively. …”
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Investigation on the characterization and modelling of Fracture Process Zone behavior in Concrete Beams subjected to Three-Point Loading Tests by H. S. Vishwanatha, S. Muralidhara, B. K. Raghu Prasad

“…These models serve as valuable tools for simulating and analyzing the intricate behavior occurring at the microstructural level during the fracture process. …”
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