MRI of tumor T cell infiltration in response to checkpoint inhibitor therapy by Stephanie Dudzinski, Kathryn E Beckermann, Kirsten Young, Eliot McKinley, Jeffrey C Rathmell, Junzhong Xu, John C Gore, J Oliver McIntyre

“…The response was monitored longitudinally using Imaging Microstructural Parameters Using Limited Spectrally Edited Diffusion (IMPULSED), a diffusion MRI-based method which has been previously shown to non-invasively map changes in intracellular structure and cell sizes with the spatial resolution of MRI, in cell cultures and in animal models. …”
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Grain refinement mechanism of nitrogen ion implantation in 7075-T651 aluminum alloy: Insights from the cellular automaton method by Yelin Zeng, Tingting Jiang, Jinyuan Tang, Jiangping Zhu, Xiaocheng Shen, Yihao Ling

“…To address this, the present study aims to elucidate the dynamic evolution of the microstructure during nitrogen ion implantation in 7075-T651 aluminum alloy and analyze the influence of target material parameters on grain refinement. …”
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Fabrication of a Plate-Type Porous Stainless Steel 316L Powder Filter with Different Pore Structures without Use of a Binder by Su-Jin Yun, Hyeon-Ju Kim, Eun-Chae Seo, Min-Ji Kim, Manho Park, Jungwoo Lee, Jung-Yeul Yun

“…In order to observe the pore properties according to the pressure, the unpressurized specimen and the specimen pressurized with a pressure of 30 MPa were then sintered at 1050℃ for one hour in a high vacuum atmosphere furnace. The microstructure of the sintered plate-shaped powder filter was observed through an optical microscope and in order to analyze its pore properties as a filter, gas permeability and porosity were measured using a capillary flow porometer and Archimedes’ law.…”
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Characterization of High-Speed Steels—Experimental Data and Their Evaluation Supported by Machine Learning Algorithms by Manfred Wiessner, Ernst Gamsjäger

“…The exactness of these hyperplanes is analyzed by cross-validation. The machine learning algorithms used in this work are valuable tools to separate different microstructures based on their diffractograms. …”
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Cell Colonization Ability of a Commercialized Large Porous Alveolar Scaffold by S. Lemonnier, T. Bouderlique, S. Naili, H. Rouard, J. Courty, N. Chevallier, P. Albanese, T. Lemaire

“…However, the cellular seeding onto and into large porous scaffolds still remains challenging since this process highly depends on the porous microstructure. Indeed, the cells may mainly colonize the periphery of the scaffold, leaving its volume almost free of cells. …”
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Rheological and CO2 sequestration properties of alkali-activated gangue-based backfill slurry: Effect of temperature by Qiang Guo, Jixiong Zhang, Meng Li, Binbin Huo, Yang Zhao, Zhangjie Yin, Shihao Xing, Xinghui Fu

“…The enhanced formation of carbonation products leads to a reduction in the specific surface area and pore volume, an increase in cluster structure, and a denser microstructure, resulting in a decrease in the rheological properties of AGS. …”
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Multi-scale characterization of tight carbonate rocks based on digital cores by Changsheng Wang, Changsheng Wang, Lili Tian, Lili Tian, Chuanrui Sun, Chuanrui Sun, Yuwei Deng, Yuwei Deng, Ying Zhou, Ying Zhou, Xin Nie, Xin Nie

“…The characterization of carbonate microstructure is of great significance for the evaluation of carbonate oil and gas resources. …”
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Strain rebound and inhomogeneity in glass-to-metal seals: Radial vs axial strain evolution by Keqian Gong, Zheng Liu, Zifeng Song, Chao Zhou, Zhangjing Shi, Siyue Nie, Weisong Zhou, He Yan, Zhichun Fan, Yong Zhang

“…Despite extensive studies on residual stress/strain in sealing glass, critical gaps remain in decoupling directional strains and understanding their in situ evolution during the cooling process, especially with respect to their microstructural origins. This study employs advanced fiber Bragg grating (FBG) in situ monitoring to decouple and independently analyze radial and axial strain evolution, providing novel insights into the mechanical anisotropy of sealing glass. …”
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Experimental Study on Physical-Mechanical Properties of Expansive Soil Improved by Multiple Admixtures by Binhui Ma, Kai Cai, Xing Zeng, Zhuo Li, Zhiyong Hu, Qiunan Chen, Chengbin He, Bingchu Chen, Xiaocheng Huang

“…Further scanning electron microscopy (SEM) tests were carried out to analyze the microstructure of the improved expansive soil and explore the improvement mechanism of the multiadmixture. …”
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Estudio del comportamiento mecánico de un sistema recubierto mediante simulación computacional del ensayo de rayado//Mechanical Behavior study of a coated system by computer simula... by Eduardo A. Pérez Ruiz, Luis Iván Negrín Hernández, Roberto Martins de Souza

“…The results obtained depend of the variables including mechanical properties and geometry of indenter, loading, displacement, material properties in the system as hardness, elastic modulus, microstructure, roughness surface, thickness, among others, which are indicated in ASTM C1624 / 05. …”
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Impact of Nanomaterials on the Mechanical Strength and Durability of Pavement Quality Concrete: A Comprehensive Review by Ashmita Mohanty, Dipti Ranjan Biswal, Sujit Kumar Pradhan, Malaya Mohanty

“…This review systematically analyzes the influence of these nanomaterials on PQC, identifies key research gaps, and emphasizes the need for large-scale field validation to enhance their practical applicability.…”
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Clinical and spectral-domain optical coherence tomography findings and changes in new-onset macular edema after silicone oil tamponade by Jun-Xing Bai, Xin Zheng, Xiao-Qing Zhu, Xiao-Yan Peng

“…SD-OCT enabless monitoring of macular microstructure changes in SiO-treated eyes, and macular cysts’ occurrence can indicate the oil removal need.…”
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High-temperature Creep Behavior of Oxide Dispersion Strengthened HT9 Steel at 650 ℃ Based on Small Sample Testing by CHENG Shuo1, LI Shijiang1, GONG Aoxiang1, ZHAO Lei2, TONG Zhenfeng1

“…The creep fracture morphology and microstructure of the samples were characterized and tested by using micro-scale characterization techniques. …”

One-Part Alkali-Activated Slag/Fly Ash for Soft Soil Stabilization: Freeze-Thaw Durability Assessment and Mechanism Elucidation by Li Liu, Mengjie Yuan, Xiyao Zheng, Jun Wu

“…Mass loss, unconfined compressive strength (UCS), and pH value were conducted to assess soil deterioration and structural integrity under freeze-thaw conditions. Additionally, microstructure analysis was conducted using scanning electron microscopy with energy dispersive X-ray spectrometry (SEM-EDS) and X-ray diffraction (XRD) to analyze hydration product formation and internal structure characteristics. …”
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Experimental Study on Fretting Wear Characteristic of Zr-4 Alloy by LIU Haidong1, 2, HE Kai1, FU Jinsheng1, LI Zhengyang3, PU Zengping3, REN Quanyao3, CHEN Deqi4, WANG Ningyuan4

“…The microstructural characteristics of the fretting wear zones in Zr-4 alloy were studied, focusing on the changes in micro-morphology, elemental composition, and wear mechanisms. …”
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Characterizing Breast Tumor Heterogeneity Through IVIM-DWI Parameters and Signal Decay Analysis by Si-Wa Chan, Chun-An Lin, Yen-Chieh Ouyang, Guan-Yuan Chen, Chein-I Chang, Chin-Yao Lin, Chih-Chiang Hung, Chih-Yean Lum, Kuo-Chung Wang, Ming-Cheng Liu

“…<b>Conclusions:</b> This study highlights the potential of combining IVIM-DWI, hyperspectral imaging techniques, and deep learning as a robust, safe, and effective non-invasive diagnostic tool for breast cancer, offering a valuable alternative to contrast-enhanced methods by providing detailed information about tissue microstructure and heterogeneity without the need for contrast agents.…”
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Study on stability control of stope structural in short-wall cemented backfill mining for recovery of room-and-pillar residual coal by Yun ZHANG, Long ZHANG, Xingping LAI, Shenggen CAO, Yanbin YANG, Yongzi LIU, Rui ZHAN, Licheng BAI, Hao YE

“…Finally, mechanical tests were performed to analyze the mechanical properties, failure characteristics, and microstructural features of the cemented backfill, and a complete design method for short-wall cemented backfill mining was proposed based on the actual engineering. …”
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Mechanical and transportation characteristics of gangue geopolymer aggregate slurry by Shibin ZHU, Xiaodong WANG, Boqiang WU, Chen XU, Xiaoyu HU, Ganggang XU, Le HAN, Yuehong ZHANG

“…By controlling aggregate particle size and content, uniaxial compressive strength tests, low-field nuclear magnetic resonance (LF-NMR), and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) were employed to analyze the mechanical properties, pore distribution, and microstructure of the cured slurry. …”
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A new opportunity for biomass-derived carbon in highly stable Li-O2 battery: A review by Guanjun Liu, Shaojie Qin, Xiping Zhang, Dan You, Yanjia Zhang, Xiaoyuan Zeng, Yiyong Zhang, Ziyi Zhu, Yingjie Zhang, Xue Li

“…Recent advancements in utilizing biomass-derived carbon as a porous cathode for Li-O2 batteries are assessed, highlighting the relationship between microstructural development and performance variations. …”
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Preparation of cementitious materials from biomass power plant ash and the application of cementitious materials in backfill material by Keji LI, Tingye QI, Guorui FENG, Haochen WANG, Linfei WANG, Junjie HE, Siyuan CHENG, Tian QIU

“…X-ray diffraction and scanning electron microscopy are employed to analyze the hydrothermally synthesized precursors and the low-temperature calcined clinker, investigating the effects of hydrothermal synthesis and low-temperature calcination on the phase development and microstructure of the novel cementitious material. …”
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