The effect of adding ZrO2 nanoparticles on the transverse strength and hardness of microwave-cured acrylic and heat-cured acrylic denture base materials by Marwah M. Shehab, Radhwan Himmadi Hasan, Rana Rabee Aziz

“…Attenuated total reflectance–Fourier transform infrared (ATR-FTIR) spectroscopy was used to analyze the microstructure. The samples were prepared following the manufacturer’s instructions for each material. …”
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Assessing the Carasau Bread Doughs Microwave Spectra by Elisabetta Orrù, Matteo B. Lodi, Luca Lodi

“…Dielectric spectroscopy (DS), particularly in the microwave (MW) range, has emerged as a non-destructive, cost-effective tool for food characterization, providing insights into microstructure and composition. MW DS has been applied to assess fermentation dynamics and ingredient influence in CB doughs, with previous studies modeling dielectric properties using a third-order Cole–Cole model up to 8.5 GHz and later extending to 20 GHz. …”
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Preparation of FeSiBC soft magnetic composites with excellent magnetic properties and environmental reliability based on mechanofusion method by Zhengqu Zhu, Pu Wang, Jiaquan Zhang

“…To address these problems, this study employs a mechanofusion (MF) method to construct a uniform, dense, and stable inorganic glass (GP) insulating layer on the surface of amorphous powders. The microstructure, composition, and soft magnetic properties of FeSiBC/GP composites were thoroughly characterized, elucidating the relationship between magnetic performance and the glass insulating layer. …”
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Naringin promotes osteoblast differentiation and ameliorates osteoporosis in ovariectomized mice by Yubo Cui, Zhijun Yang, Guisong Yu, Jihui Hu, Dian Li, Xing Fu, Wenlong Yang, Fengyun Yang

“…In vivo, ovariectomized (OVX) mice were treated with naringin for 3 months to observe bone microstructure, femoral histomorphology, and marker expression. …”
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Impact of the STFT Window Size on Classification of Grain-Oriented Electrical Steels from Barkhausen Noise Time–Frequency Spectrograms via Deep CNNs by Michal Maciusowicz, Grzegorz Psuj

“…The Magnetic Barkhausen Noise (MBN) is a non-destructive testing method, which, due to its high sensitivity to changes in the microstructure of the material, is increasingly being applied with success as a tool for evaluation of magnetic material state and properties. …”
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Experimental studies of heat treatment influence on the welded connections properties in working mechanisms of road building by A. Р. Scherbakov

“…By means of metallographic analysis, as well as using boron-containing steel 30MnB5, which is used for the manufacture of structures for construction machines, as a research material, the author examined its microstructure, which took place in certain zones of welded joints. …”
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Creep Behavior of a Single Crystal Nickel-Based Superalloy Containing High Concentrations of Re/Ru at an Intermediate Temperature by Ning Tian, Tai Meng, Shulei Sun, Shunke Zhang, Danping Dang

“…The deformation and damage mechanisms of a single crystal nickel-based superalloy containing 6.0%Re/5.0%Ru were studied through creep performance tests at 800 °C/860–880 MPa, microstructure and morphology observation, and dislocation configuration analyzation. …”
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Stabilization effect and mechanism of heavy metals by microbial consortium of phosphate-solubilizing bacteria and urease-producing bacteria by Xuezhe Zhu, Xuezhe Zhu, Xuezhe Zhu, Xuezhe Zhu, Xuezhe Zhu, Xuezhe Zhu, Yupin Zhou, Yupin Zhou, Yupin Zhou, Yupin Zhou, Yupin Zhou, Yupin Zhou, Zhenghao Yan, Yongfang Yan, Shuangquan Li, Shuangquan Li, Shuangquan Li, Shuangquan Li, Shuangquan Li, Mingjiao Yu, Mingjiao Yu, Mingjiao Yu, Mingjiao Yu, Mingjiao Yu, Xiao Yan, Xiao Yan, Xiao Yan, Xiao Yan, Xiao Yan, Mingjiang Zhang, Mingjiang Zhang, Mingjiang Zhang, Mingjiang Zhang, Mingjiang Zhang

“…Microbial consortium of PSB and UPB were constructed for the stabilization of heavy metals by optimizing carbon and nitrogen sources. The microstructural and compositional changes during the biostabilization process were more deeply analyzed using XRD, FT-IR and SEM-EDS.Results and discussionThe precipitation of heavy metals could be promoted effectively when soluble starch (10.2 g/L) was used as carbon source and urea (7.8 g/L) as nitrogen source. …”
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Wear Characterization and Coefficient of Friction Prediction Using a Convolutional Neural Network Model for Chromium-Coated SnSb11Cu6 Alloy by Mihail Kolev, Vladimir Petkov, Veselin Petkov, Rositza Dimitrova, Shaban Uzun, Boyko Krastev

“…The present study explores the electrodeposition of chromium coatings on SnSb11Cu6 alloys to improve their microstructural, mechanical, and tribological properties. …”
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Research on the macro-microscopic mechanical characteristics and correlations of warm frozen soil under dynamic and static loads by Hu Zhang, Lijun Xing, Shengjin Zhang, Jintao Hu, Jun Zhao, Lang Dai, Zheng Li, Feng Liu

“…Finally, Micro-CT technology is applied to observe the microstructural changes and microcrack development in warm frozen soil under both static and dynamic loads. …”
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The relationship of white matter tract orientation to vascular geometry in the human brain by Kurt G. Schilling, Allen Newton, Chantal M. W. Tax, Maxime Chamberland, Samuel W. Remedios, Yurui Gao, Muwei Li, Catie Chang, Francois Rheault, Farshid Sepherband, Adam Anderson, John C. Gore, Bennett Landman

“…This study contributes to a better understanding of the microstructural arrangement of the brain and may have implications for interpreting neuroimaging data in health and disease.…”
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Crystal growth behavior of nanocrystal anatase TiO2: A Rietveld refinement in WPPF analysis by Md. Tarikul Islam, Sahil Aman, Taiful Bayzid, Md. Ashikur Rahaman, Upoma Podder, Gazi. Md. Arifuzzaman Khan, Md. Ashraful Alam

“…Unlike conventional methods integrated whole powder pattern fitting (WPPF) based Rietveld refinement to quantitatively analyze the crystal structure, phase purity and microstructural features of the synthesized nanoparticles (NPs). …”
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Natural materials modified mud mortar for rubble stone masonry: An experimental and numerical study by Li Xie, Xiao Hu, Zhenlin Chen, Wenjing Cai, Wenjie Zhang, Ying Hu, Zizhen Zeng

“…Additionally, electron microscope scanning was employed to reveal the modification mechanism of mud mortar at the microstructural level. The study results showed that 0.5 wt% straw/ 5 wt% starch was the optimal blended mortar. …”
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Analysis of Mechanical Properties of Zn-0.5Fe-0.5Ag Alloy for Body Absorbed Implant Applications by Arya Famas Ramadhan, Andril Arafat, Farhan Habibie, Hendri Nurdin, Mulianti Mulianti

“…The microstructural analysis reveals differences between pure Zn specimens and Zn-0.5Fe-0.5Ag alloy specimens. …”
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Underwater Drag Reduction Applications and Fabrication of Bio-Inspired Surfaces: A Review by Zaixiang Zheng, Xin Gu, Shengnan Yang, Yue Wang, Ying Zhang, Qingzhen Han, Pan Cao

“…This study introduces the latest research progress on bio-inspired microstructured surfaces in the field of underwater drag reduction, focusing on analyzing the drag reduction mechanism, preparation process, and application effect of the three major technological paths; namely, bio-inspired non-smooth surfaces, bio-inspired superhydrophobic surfaces, and bio-inspired modified coatings. …”
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Metformin attenuates osteoclast-mediated abnormal subchondral bone remodeling and alleviates osteoarthritis via AMPK/NF-κB/ERK signaling pathway. by Haohui Guo, Dong Ding, Limei Wang, Jiangbo Yan, Long Ma, Qunhua Jin, Qunhua Jin

“…At 4- and 8-week post OA induction, micro-computed tomography was performed to analyze microstructural changes in the subchondral bone, hematoxylin and eosin staining and Safranin-O/Fast Green staining were performed to evaluate the degenerated cartilage, TRAP-stained osteoclasts were enumerated, and receptor activator of nuclear factor κB ligand (RANKL), AMPK, and NF-κB were detected using immunohistochemistry. …”
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Understanding the creep behaviors and mechanisms of Mg-Gd-Zn alloys via machine learning by Shuxia Ouyang, Xiaobing Hu, Qingfeng Wu, Jeong Ah Lee, Jae Heung Lee, Chenjin Zhang, Chunhui Wang, Hyoung Seop Kim, Guangyu Yang, Wanqi Jie

“…However, the multiple alloying elements and various heat treatment conditions, combined with complex microstructural evolution during creep tests, bring great challenges in understanding and predicting creep behaviors. …”
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Investigation of the properties of different potato varieties and analysis of the starch structure by Katalin Bodor, Borbála Tamási, Adél Len, Ágnes Keresztesi, Róbert Szép, Zsolt Bodor

“…The average nest weight prior to harvest was 1.74 kg, Bellarosa produced an average of 9 tubers per nest, Esmee 11, and the remaining cultivars averaged 12 tubers per nest.Microstructural analysis of starch using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and small-angle neutron scattering (SANS) revealed cultivar-specific variations in the crystalline and amorphous regions of starch granules over time. …”
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Research and Development Progress of Laser–Arc Hybrid Welding: A Review by Yang He, Xinyu Song, Zhidong Yang, Ruihai Duan, Jiangmin Xu, Wenqin Wang, Liangyu Chen, Mingxiao Shi, Shujin Chen

“…Additionally, a detailed analysis of the effects of residual stress on the shape, microstructure, and phase composition of the weld will be provided, along with an exploration of the influences of various welding parameters on post-weld deformation and mechanical properties.…”
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A comprehensive analysis of MgB2 superconducting wire development: The effect of initial filling density and thermomechanical treatment by Satrio Herbirowo, Hilda Ayu Marlina, Katarina Elita, Hendrik, An The Pham, Duc H. Tran, Witha Berlian Kesuma Putri, Agung Imaduddin

“…This research explores the modern fabrication of MgB2 superconducting wire through an advanced hot rolling process with a stainless-steel sheath. This study aims to analyze the effect of variations in the filling density of powders in the tubes on the phase transformation, microstructure, superconductivity, current density, and hardness values in the fabrication of MgB2-based superconducting wire. …”
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