Analysis of tensile properties in tempered martensite steels with different cementite particle size distributions by Kengo Sawai, Keiya Sugiura, Toshio Ogawa, Ta-Te Chen, Fei Sun, Yoshitaka Adachi

“…In this study, the tensile properties of tempered martensite steel were analyzed using a combination of an experimental approach and deep learning. …”
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Flow stress-strain curves and dynamic recrystallization behavior of high carbon low alloy steels during hot deformation by D.Z. Li, X.M. Zhao, H.L. Zhang, J. Li

“…Compared to the initial microstructure, the average grain size at 1050 oC-0.1 s−1 decreased by 79.4%, while the aspect ratio of the grain shape increased by only 9.1%. …”
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Preparation and Properties of Fly Ash and Sintering Red Mud-based Geopolymers by Cheng LIU, Yuxiao ZHOU, Liuyi REN, Siyuan YANG, Shenxu BAO

“…The addition of sintering red mud can promote the formation of calcium-rich aluminosilicate gel and densify the microstructure of geopolymers. This study provides new insights into the comprehensive utilization of fly ash and sintering red mud.…”
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Investigating the role of starch in the structuring of meat alternatives from mung bean and pea protein isolates via heat-induced gelation by Mohammad Affan Baig, Hussein Mostafa, Nilushni Sivapragasam, Raouf Aslam, Weibiao Zhou, Sajid Maqsood

“…Chewiness was influenced by the interaction of hardness and springiness. The microstructure analysis showed dense protein matrix in the meat alternative.DiscussionOverall, the study shows that starch facilitated the structuring of meat alternative formulated using MBPI and PPI which could be utilized as potential materials for enhanced textural properties of the meat alternatives.…”
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Modification of bitumen with polyether-based polyurethanes containing different hard segments by Zengping Zhang, Hao Liu, Youxin Zhu, Liqi Chen, Jia Sun, Li Wang, Ting Huang

“…Then, the high and low temperature properties and resistance to permanent deformation of modified bitumen binders were investigated through dynamic shear rheometer (DSR) test, bending beam rheometer (BBR) test and multiple stress creep recovery (MSCR) test. Finally, the microstructure and molecular movement were analyzed by fluorescence microscopy (FM), atomic force microscopy (AFM) and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). …”
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Development and characterization of carbon-based conductive pastes with high mechanical integrity under bending stress for room-temperature printable electronics by Santiago Mesa, Edwin Ramírez, Kelly G. Rivera Botia, Franklin Jaramillo, Daniel Ramírez

“…Best-performing pastes were further characterized by sheet resistance, viscosity, adhesion, and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) analysis to understand the microstructure of the films. Flexible electrodes fabricated on PET substrates withstood 6000 bending cycles, thermal stress at 70 °C, and immersion in water, maintaining electrical conductivity. …”
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Effect of accelerated carbonation on fine cement paste aggregates by Marión Bustamante, Viviana Letelier, Bruno Wenzel, Cristian Torres, Estefania Loyola, José Marcos Ortega

“…Accelerated carbonation is suggested as a potential alternative for carbon dioxide sequestration, which also improves the microstructure of recycled concrete aggregates. In this study, the carbonation parameters of model aggregates derived from cement pastes with two different water/cement ratios (i.e., 0.5 and 0.7) were evaluated in order to maximize the benefits of the carbonation process on their density and absorption. …”
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Effect of the Concentration of a Nitrite-Based Inhibitor and Chloride Ions on the Corrosion Behavior of FCD-500 in a Simulated Marine Engine Cooling Water System by Woo-Seck Jeon, Kwang-Hu Jung

“…Immersion and electrochemical tests were performed to analyze the microstructural corrosion characteristics and inhibitor efficiency. …”
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Enhanced structural, magnetic, and dielectric properties in Cr3+-substituted Mg0.5R0.5Fe1.5Cr0.5O4 (R = Cu, Zn) ferrites by D. Parajuli, M. K. Raju, T. Amaranatha Reddy, P. S. V. Shanmukhi, M. Ratnaraju, Jasgurpreet Singh Chohan, N. Murali, K. Samatha, Avala Ramesh, R. K. N. R. Manepalli

“…This study examines the structural, microstructural, magnetic, and dielectric properties of Cr3+-substituted ferrites, specifically Mg0.5Cu0.5Fe1.5Cr0.5O4 and Mg0.5Zn0.5Fe1.5Cr0.5O4, synthesized using the solid-state reaction method. …”
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Comparative cytogenetics of anembryonic pregnancies and missed abortions in human by T. V. Nikitina, E. A. Sazhenova, E. N. Tolmacheva, N. N. Sukhanova, S. A. Vasilyev, I. N. Lebedev

“…This is a retrospective study of 1551 spontaneous abortions analyzed using GTG-banding from 1990 to 2022 (266 cases of AP and 1285 cases of MA). …”
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Primary research on expression of kerogen in Longmaxi Shale and its adsorption characteristics by HOU Dali, HAN Xin, TANG Hongming, GUO Jianchun, GONG Fengming, SUN Lei, QIANG Xianyu

“…In this paper, the kerogen of Longmaxi Shale in the Sichuan Basin is taken as the research object. The microstructure of kerogen is expressed by combining methods through the solid-state NMR experiment, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy experiment, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy experiment, and the molecular structure model of kerogen is constructed. …”
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Study on the Influence of Window Openings on Seismic Performance of Stone Walls of Tibetan and Qiang Dwellings by You Mo, Pan Guo, Jun Lu, Zhuohui Wu, Baoshan Yang, Zhijun Jiang, Feiyang Chen, Wenxi Jiang

“…The findings indicate that “X”-shaped cracks at the corners of the window openings and extending to the surrounding areas are the primary damage characteristics. The unique microstructure of yellow clay and schist leads to the faster appearance of wall cracks. …”
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Oxidative stability and physical properties of model cream-type O/W emulsions structured with candelilla wax and stored at room temperature by Iwona Szymańska, Anna Żbikowska, Sylwia Onacik-Gür, Małgorzata Kowalska

“…The emulsion's primary, secondary, and total degrees of lipid oxidative changes and the microstructure, rheological properties, and physical stability were examined. …”
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Enhancement of physicochemical properties and antioxidant activity of carob-based dark chocolate as a cocoa powder substitute by Rossi Indiarto, Rizha Gustian Firdaus, Herlina Marta, Edy Subroto, Dimas Rahadian Aji Muhammad, Adi Md Sikin

“…Five DC formulations were produced by varying the carob-powder-to-cocoa powder ratio and were analyzed for pH, fat, protein, polyphenol, and flavonoid contents, antioxidant activity (IC₅₀), texture, color, particle size, melting behavior, polymorphism, microstructure, and sensory acceptability. …”
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Effect of Mulberry Powder Addition on the Quality and Antioxidant Capacity of Steamed Bread by WANG Jing-han, DU Mi-ying, HUANG Shui-lian, DAI Rui

“…The impact of varying amounts of mulberry powder on the color difference, texture, microstructure, and antioxidant effects of fermented dough and steamed bread was measured, and the correlation between dough characteristics and steamed bread quality was also analyzed. …”
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Influence of laser absorptivity of CuCr0.8 substrate surface state on the characteristics of laser directed energy deposition inconel 718 single track by Baopeng Zhang, Haifeng Xiao, Weicheng Wang, Feiyang Li, Yun Wang, Haihong Zhu

“…Substrate surface roughness, laser absorptivity, molten pool morphology, and microstructure were characterized, and the mechanisms of laser absorptivity change and the different LDED processes were analyzed. …”
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Microscopía electrónica para el estudio del Na2Si0(4) en la durabilidad de un compuesto a base de cemento portlánd y refuerzo de caoba Analysis of Na2Si0(4) effect on durability of... by Inocente Bojórque, Jorge Acevedo, Raquel Valera

“…The tests were made in three different zones: matrix, reinforcement and transition zone, using a SEM, whereas the chemical composition was scanned out with an Energy Disperse X-Ray Spectrometer (EDS); through the first equipment the contrast between the different phases was observed; with the second one, the chemical composition of the regions of interest was analyzed. The results showed usefulness of the agent in improving the material durability, as well as the benefits of the use of SEM to visualize the microstructural behavior…”
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Caracterización del envejecimiento de tuberías de vapor de centrales térmicas empleando el efecto Barkhausen//Characterization of steam pipes ageing degree from power plants using... by Frank de los Reyes-Rodríguez, Julio Capó-Sanchez, Eduardo Franco-Fidalgo, Gonzalo de Diego-Velasco

“…<br />_______________________________________________________________________________</p> <p class="TituloResumen">Abstract</p> <p class="Resumen">In this paper, an ageing degree characterization of 12Cr1MoV steel using two method of magnetic Barkhausen noise is developed. A study of the microstructural evolution during ageing at operated conditions (15MPa, 550ºC) from 100000 h up to 150000 h was carried out using optic and scanning electron microscopy techniques. …”
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Orange-flesh sweet potato powder as a promising partial substitution rice flour to produce high quality and low glycemic index vermicelli by Tran Ngoc Giau, Hong Van Hao, Ngo Van Tai, Vo Quang Minh, Nguyen Minh Thuy

“…The reduction in estimated glycemic index (eGI) was also found, reaching a value of 51.24 for the F3 sample, whereas the eGI of F0 was 58.24 (medium-high range). Furthermore, microstructural image analysis (from a scanning electron microscope) of sample F3 indicated that OFSP powder addition could result in a better gel network structure than occurs in conventional vermicelli. …”
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Applications of X-Ray Holography by Bingjun Shi, Yuan Fu, Yan Yang

“…X-ray holography is widely used in material, biology, and industry fields due to its potential to measure the microstructure and dynamic change of objects. In this review, the principle of X-ray holography and the development of this technology in different application fields are systematically summarized and discussed. …”
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