Axial compressive performance of low-carbon high-strength recycled aggregate concrete by Jian Li, Tan Wang, Jian Hong, Sumei Liu, Chao Zheng, Yin Chi

“…These findings provide a comprehensive understanding of the mechanical performance and microstructural characteristics of LCHRAC, contributing to its potential application in sustainable construction practices.…”
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Thermal damage in crystalline rocks: the role of heterogeneity by Yike Dang, Zheng Yang, Shangtong Yang, Xiaoyu Liu, Junlong Shang

“…Abstract Accurately evaluating the impact of microstructural heterogeneity on thermal damage and failure mechanisms in crystalline rocks is crucial for geothermal energy development and the establishment of nuclear waste repositories. …”
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Experimental Study on Silt Stabilization Using Alkali-activated Rice Husk Ash Geopolymer by XU Hong, WANG Xu, CHEN Wei, ZHANG Yue-lin, LI Bo-han

“…X-ray diffraction (XRD) was used to analyze the composition of hydration products, and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) was employed to characterize the microstructural evolution, systematically revealing the “activation-cementation-strengthening” mechanism.…”
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Effect of Laminaria japonica Powder on Physicochemical Properties, Rheological Properties and Protein Structure of Silver Carp Surimi Gel by Fengchao ZHOU, Wenting JIANG, Han TIAN, Wei LUO, Xiaolan ZHANG, Jiazhen WANG, Jie LIANG, Leiwen XIANG, Shaoyun WANG, Xixi CAI, Qiming WU, Honglai LIN

“…The effect of amount of LJP on the gel strength, texture, water holding capacity, rheological properties, chemical forces, myofibrillar protein (MP) secondary structure, color and microstructure of the surimr gel were analyzed. Thus, the intrinsic cause of LJP improving the surimi gel quality was explored. …”
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Development of high damping natural rubber/butyl rubber composites compatibilized by isobutylene-isoprene block copolymer for isolation bearing by J-C. Li, H-S. Zhang, X-Y. Zhao, J-G. Jiang, Y-X. Wu, Y-L. Lu, L-Q. Zhang, T. Nishi

“…The morphology and microstructure was characterized by atomic force microscope (AFM) and transmission electron microscope (TEM). …”
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Crab shell polypeptides enhance calcium dynamics and osteogenic activity in osteoporosis by Xiaolei Dong, Xiaolei Dong, Guangmin Zhang, Chong Sun, Hui Zhang, Jinmeng Zhen, Xinlei Li, Xiaohui Xu, Jiane Liu, Xiangzhong Zhao, Yiming Zhang, Linlin Liu, Shaoqi Tian, Daijie Wang, Zheng Wang, Zheng Wang, Bing Li

“…Using an ovariectomized (OVX) mouse osteoporosis model, mice received daily oral SCSP (50, 100 mg/kg) or saline for 8 weeks. Bone microstructure (micro-CT), histomorphometry (H&E, Masson, TRAP), immunohistochemistry, and serum bone turnover markers were analyzed. …”
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Automated identification of the origin of energy loss in nonoriented electrical steel by feature extended Ginzburg–Landau free energy framework by Michiki Taniwaki, Ryunosuke Nagaoka, Ken Masuzawa, Shunsuke Sato, Alexandre Lira Foggiatto, Chiharu Mitsumata, Takahiro Yamazaki, Ippei Obayashi, Yasuaki Hiraoka, Yasuhiko Igarashi, Yuta Mizutori, Sepehri Amin Hossein, Tadakatsu Ohkubo, Hisashi Mogi, Masato Kotsugi

“…We obtained features representing both the microstructure and energy of the domain wall. The causes of iron loss were traced to the original domain structure, through which we could successfully distinguish and visualize the role of pinning as a promoting and resisting factor. …”
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Additive Manufacturing of Biodegradable Metallic Implants by Selective Laser Melting: Current Research Status and Application Perspectives by Anna Gracheva, Igor Polozov, Anatoly Popovich

“…This review systematizes current achievements in selective laser melting (SLM) of biodegradable metals (Mg, Fe, Zn), analyzing how processing parameters influence microstructure, mechanical properties, and degradation kinetics. …”
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Study on the Mechanical Properties and Degradation Mechanisms of Damaged Rock Under the Influence of Liquid Saturation by Bowen Wu, Jucai Chang, Jianbiao Bai, Chao Qi, Dingchao Chen

“…The results indicate that oil–water soaking induces the loss of silicon elements and the deterioration of microstructure, leading to surface peeling, crack propagation, and increased porosity of the sample. …”
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Experimental Study on Ultrasonic Vibration-Assisted Grinding of SiCp/Al Composites Grinding by Jinghao Jin, Jian Mao, Rong Wang, Mengyang Cui

“…Due to the heterogeneous structure, its microstructure is one of the determinants of workpiece life, and ultrasonic vibration can improve the surface quality after grinding. …”
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Multiscale computational modeling of 3D printed continuous Fiber reinforced polymer composites by Xin Li

“…Elastic properties differed in differently microstructured models with more disparity in more intricate structures than in more basic ones. …”
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Effect of molding process on tribological characteristics of friction materials based on resin by LI Hui, DU Jian-hua, WANG Hao-xu, LÜ Ying-ying

“…A scanning electron microscopy and three-dimensional laser microscopy were used to analyze the superficial microstructure of the friction materials. …”
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MRI Delta Radiomics to Track Early Changes in Tumor Following Radiation: Application in Glioblastoma Mouse Model by Mohammed S. Alshuhri, Haitham F. Al-Mubarak, Abdulrahman Qaisi, Ahmad A. Alhulail, Abdullah G. M. AlMansour, Yahia Madkhali, Sahal Alotaibi, Manal Aljuhani, Othman I. Alomair, A. Almudayni, F. Alablani

“…This study evaluates the potential of delta radiomics, the study of changes in radiomic features over time in response to treatment or disease progression, exploring the potential of delta radiomics to track temporal radiation changes in tumor morphology and microstructure. <b>Methods</b>: A cohort of 50 female CD1 nude mice was injected intracranially with G7 glioblastoma cells and divided into irradiated (IR) and non-irradiated (non-IR) groups. …”
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Dynamic characteristics and microscopic pores structure of remolded soft clay under influence of nano-CaCO3 by Xinshan ZHUANG, Zihan ZHANG

“…To study the dynamic characteristics and microstructure of nano-CaCO3 remolded soft clay under cyclic loading, GDS dynamic triaxial and NMR tests were conducted to analyze its dynamic stress-strain, dynamic elastic modulus, damping ratio, and micro pore changes. …”
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Sponge Morphology of Osteosarcoma Finds Origin in Synergy Between Bone Synthesis and Tumor Growth by Arnaud Bardouil, Thomas Bizien, Jérome Amiaud, Alain Fautrel, Séverine Battaglia, Iman Almarouk, Tanguy Rouxel, Pascal Panizza, Javier Perez, Arndt Last, Chakib Djediat, Elora Bessot, Nadine Nassif, Françoise Rédini, Franck Artzner

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Lobetyolin Suppressed Osteoclastogenesis and Alleviated Bone Loss in Ovariectomy-Induced Osteoporosis via Hindering p50/p65 Nuclear Translocation and Downstream NFATc1/c-Fos Expres... by Xiu C, Luo H, Huang W, Fan S, Yuan C, Chen J, Xu C, Yao C, Hong D, Zhang L

“…In the OVX mouse model, LBT treatment improved bone microstructure. Histological analyses further corroborated LBT’s role in reducing osteoclast activity and promoting bone formation.Conclusion: LBT exerts a dual effect on bone remodeling, simultaneously inhibiting osteoclast-mediated bone resorption and promoting osteoblast-driven bone formation. …”
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Structural evolution of carbon from methane pyrolysis in microwave plasma by Arman Miniyazov, Mazhyn Skakov, Timur Tulenbergenov, Igor Sokolov, Nuria Mukhamedova, Alina Agatanova, Aisara Sabyrtaeva, Tolkyn Akhmedi

“…Various analytical techniques were implemented to characterize these materials. The microstructure was examined using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), phase composition through X-ray diffraction (XRD), and surface area along with porosity using low-temperature nitrogen adsorption methods (BET and BJH). …”
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Advanced Porosity Control of CP780 Galvanized Steel During Gas Metal Arc Welding with Pulsed Arc by Carlos Adrián García Ochoa, Jorge Alejandro Verduzco Martínez, Francisco Fernando Curiel-López, Víctor Hugo López-Morelos, José Jaime Taha-Tijerina, Ariosto Medina Flores, Maleni García Gómez

“…The results showed that porosity was significantly reduced with a peak current of 313 A, a frequency of 10 Hz, and a pulse time of 10 ms, achieving ~0% porosity in the validation welding trials. A microstructural analysis identified allotriomorphic ferrite, Widmanstätten ferrite, acicular ferrite, bainite, and martensite in the heat-affected zone (HAZ). …”
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Experimental and machine learning-driven assessment of IS 2062 steel under double-base propellant combustion conditions by Hari Singh, Dola Sundeep, C. Chandrasekhara Sastry, Eswaramoorthy K Varadharaj

“…Findings emphasize that while IS 2062 steel maintains integrity under transient high-temperature exposure, prolonged operation may lead to thermal fatigue and microstructural weakening, necessitating protective coatings or alternative alloy compositions for long-term durability. …”
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Effect of carbonization on chloride penetration in rapid repair mortar derived from solid waste-based CSA cement by Xiangshan Hou, Jingwei Li, Chuang Guan, Xinyan Zhang, Xujiang Wang, Yuzhong Li, Yujie Li, Wenbin Shi, Wenlong Wang

“…The evolution of the mineral phase composition and microstructure of the RRM in response to Cl- corrosion was analyzed. …”
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