p-CuGaO2/β-Ga2O3 interfaces: A high-throughput approach for interface prediction and generation for power device applications by Chowdam Venkata Prasad, Jang Hyeok Park, Qui Thanh Hoai Ta, Kyong Jae Kim, Ho Jung Jeon, Muzaffar Ali Mir, Mohsin Raza, Nguyen Ngoc Tri, Honggyun Kim, Madani Labed, You Seung Rim

“…Annealing temperature impacts the microstructure, stoichiometry, optical, electrical, and transport properties of p-CuGaO2/β-Ga2O3 HJs. …”
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Developing brain asymmetry shapes cognitive and psychiatric outcomes in adolescence by Xinran Wu, Kai Zhang, Nanyu Kuang, Xiangzhen Kong, Miao Cao, Zhengxu Lian, Yu Liu, Huanxin Fan, Gechang Yu, Zhaowen Liu, Wei Cheng, Tianye Jia, Barbara J. Sahakian, Trevor W. Robbins, Jianfeng Feng, Gunter Schumann, Lena Palaniyappan, Jie Zhang

“…Genetically, structural asymmetry relates to synaptic processes and neuron projections, likely through asymmetric synaptic pruning. At the microstructural level, corpus callosum integrity emerged as a key factor modulating the developing asymmetry. …”
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The novel Vogel's approximation method integrated with a random forest algorithm in the vibration analysis of a two-directional functionally graded taper porous beam: Assessment by Ravikiran Chintalapudi, Geetha Narayanan Kannaiyan, Bridjesh Pappula, Seshibe Makgato

“…A functionally graded material is a class of composite materials characterized by gradual variations in composition and microstructure, which further induces the respective changes in the material properties. …”
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Reimagining Microbially Induced Concrete Deterioration: A Novel Approach Through Coupled Confocal Laser Scanning Microscope–Avizo Three-Dimensional Modeling of Biofilms by Mingyue Ma, Guangda Yu, Zhen Xu, Jun Hu, Ziyuan Ji, Zihan Yang, Yumeng Sun, Yeqian Zhen, Jingya Zhou

“…To overcome this limitation, our research employed multiple staining techniques and digital volume correlation (DVC) technology, creating a new method to analyze the microstructure of biofilms, precisely identify the components of EPSs, and quantitatively examine MID mechanisms from a microscopic viewpoint. …”
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Advances in Nano-Reinforced Polymer-Modified Cement Composites: Synergy, Mechanisms, and Properties by Yibo Gao, Jianlin Luo, Jie Zhang, Muhammad Asad Ejaz, Liguang Liu

“…The synergistic effects of nanomaterials—nano-nucleation, pore-filling, and templating mechanisms—refine the microstructure, significantly enhancing the mechanical strength, impermeability, and erosion resistance of NPMC. …”
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Layer-level constitutive material model for representing non-linear stress-strain relationships in continuous carbon fiber-reinforced 3D-printed composites by Csenge Tóth, Blanka Ilinyi, László Kovács

“…Lastly, microtomography was employed to analyze the microstructure, quantify void content, and identify 3D-printing defects. …”
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A critical review of laser welding of steel with titanium alloys for biomedical applications: challenges, developments, and properties by Amit Ratan Biswas, Nirvik Banerjee, Prosun Mondal, Saikat Ranjan Maity, Binayak Sen, Abhijit Bhowmik, Muhammad Imam Ammarullah

“…Furthermore, the review advances current understanding by systematically analyzing weld microstructure, geometry, and mechanical performance, addressing key gaps in existing literature. …”
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Investigation on Physicomechanical Properties and Constitutive Model of Tuff in Mila Mountain Tunnel under Dry and Saturated Conditions by Zhihao He, Xiangjun Pei, Shenghua Cui, Wentai Sun, Luguang Luo, Chengruiwei He

“…Water softening after saturation was due to the mineral compositions and microstructure characteristics of tuff in Mila Mountain tunnel; specifically, as the tuff characterized by high porosity was conductive to water absorption, the soluble minerals in the tuff were corroded and swelled by water, dissolving, loosening, and softening the tuff structure; then, its mechanical behavior was degraded. …”
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A comparison of temperature and freeze-thaw effects on high-swelling and low-swelling soils stabilized with xanthan gum by Sahand Fateh, Yasaman Mansourkiaei, Mohammad Mahdi Shalchian, Mahyar Arabani, Meghdad Payan, Payam Zanganeh Ranjbar

“…For this purpose, tests were performed on compaction, compressive strength, free swelling, freezing and thawing, temperature effects, and microstructure to analyze the interaction between soil particles and biopolymer in both soils. …”
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Mechanical activated self-sustaining combustion synthesis of Mn3AlC magnetic powder from MnO2+Al+C mixture by H.H. Ali, M.H. Elsadek, Z.I. Zaki

“…X-ray diffraction (XRD) was used for analyzing the phase structure, while field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM) and energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS) were utilized for identifying the microstructure and chemical composition, respectively. …”
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Integrated Computational Materials Engineering in the Hot Roll Bonding of Ultra-Thick 45 Steel Plates by Jianbo Jiang, Qingwen Qi, Mengnie Li, Hengyong Bu, Huarong Qi, Yonghua Duan

“…To resolve the challenges of weak bonding interface and to avoid expensive and time-consuming trials, integrated computational materials engineering (ICME) was applied to study the hot roll bonding and forming of ultra-thick 45 steel stacked assemblies (>60 mm) and to optimize the rolling processes. Microstructure and properties of the continuous cast slabs of 45 steel subjected to heating and forming were acquired from JMatPro V13.2 calculations and essential experimental validations. …”
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Electrolytic Plasma Nitriding of Medium-Carbon Steel 45 for Performance Enhancement by Zarina Satbayeva, Almasbek Maulit, Nurlybek Ispulov, Daryn Baizhan, Bauyrzhan Rakhadilov, Rinat Kusainov

“…SEM with EDX and XRD analysis was used to examine the microstructure and phase composition of nitrided samples. …”
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Soy Protein-Based Emulsions: Application as Lipid Substitutes in Surimi Gels by Fali Zhang, Jian Shi, Yanfei Chen, Yao Yue, Wenzheng Shi, Tanye Xu, Min Qu

“…By analyzing interfacial dynamics between soybean oil concentrations and soy protein isolate (SPI), this study established their impact on Pickering emulsion stability. …”
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Corrosion behaviour of Cu-plate current collector under ex-situ cyclic stability testing for energy storage application by Eugene Sefa Appiah, Samuel Olukayode Akinwamide, Eric A.K. Fangnon, Kwadwo Mensah-Darkwa, Anthony Andrews, Frank Ofori Agyemang, Martinson Addo Nartey, Katlego Makgopa, Pedro Vilaça

“…Through experimental analysis, the change in microstructures resulting from the corrosion behaviour of the copper plate current collector samples are examined by employing various analytical techniques, including microscopy, spectroscopy, and surface roughness analyzer. …”
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A Review of the Effects of Nanomaterials on the Properties of Concrete by Qi Yang, Qiuwei Yang, Xi Peng, Kangshuo Xia, Bin Xu

“…It provides a detailed explanation of the characteristics of three common nanomaterials: nano-silica, nano-calcium carbonate, and carbon nanotubes. This study analyzes how these materials improve the microstructure, accelerate hydration reactions, and enhance interfacial transition zones, thereby enhancing the mechanical properties, durability, and workability of concrete. …”
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Physical and numerical simulation of the coalescence of liquid inclusion particles in molten steel by CHEN Kai-lai, WANG De-yong, QU Tian-peng, TIAN Jun, WANG Hui-hua

“…In steelmaking process, nonmetallic inclusions are often considered to be detrimental to the mechanical properties and product quality of steel as they influence the microstructure of the steel matrix to a large extent, and thus, much industrial efforts are being made to promote inclusion removal by upward flotation. …”
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Low-frequency electromagnetic and corrosion resistance properties of plasma-modified FeSiAl micro-powders by WANG Mingxuan, GUO Yang, WEI Jinmin, TAN Kehua, GUO Xiaoying

“…The results show that, the plasma treatment in different atmospheres does not significantly alter the composition of the FSA micro-powders, but primarily affects the surface microstructure of FSA. The FSA micro-powders treated in the air atmosphere (FSA-Air) exhibit the rich fibrous structure, while the FSA micro-powders treated in the argon atmosphere (FSA-Ar) mainly show the granular structure. …”
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The Influence of the Plant Biomass Pyrolysis Conditions on the Structure of Biochars and Sorption Properties by Bernadetta Kaźmierczak, Jolanta Drabik, Paweł Radulski, Anna Kaczmarczyk, Edyta Osuch-Słomka

“…A scanning electron microscope with energy-dispersive SEM/EDS was used to determine the microstructure and changes in the chemical composition of the biochars. …”
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Effect of shot peening intensities on surface integrity of DD6 single crystal superalloy by GAI Pengtao, WU Yunhua, CAO Ziwen, WEI Dasheng, FU Xuesong

“…This study meticulously examines the impact of surface morphology and various surface integrity indicators—including roughness，near-surface microstructure, hardness, and residual stress—on DD6 single-crystal superalloy before and after undergoing shot peening treatments of varying intensities (0.15，0.2 mmA，and 0.25 mmA). …”
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Isolation, Purification, Identification and Binding Site Analysis of Walnut Glutelin Peptides and Their Zinc Chelates by MEI Jie, LI Fang, WANG Xiaowen, MA Hui, QIU Xiaorou, LIU Siyue, KONG Lingming

“…The results showed that WGPs could chelate with zinc ions, leading to significant alterations in the surface microstructure and crystallinity of the peptides. After ultrafiltration and gel column chromatography, fraction F41, which had the highest chelating capacity of (117.43 ± 1.99) mg/g, was obtained. …”
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