Selective Separation of Scandium in Acidic Water Using Carboxyl Functionalized Covalent Phosphonitrile Polymers by Yu BAI, Ayinuer WUSHUER, Lei OUYANG, Lijin HUANG, Qin SHUAI

“…The infrared spectra of the CPF-T and CPF-T-COOH were collected by Thermo Scientific Nicolet iS20 Fourier transform infrared spectrometer (FT-IR) (Thermo, USA). The microstructure of the polymers was studied using SU8010 scanning electron microscope (SEM) (Hitachi, Japan). …”
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Preparation of the high compressive performance special-shaped Csf/AZ91D composite part using the liquid-solid extrusion following vacuum pressure infiltration process by Baolin Chen, Lehua Qi, Jiawei Fu, Qian Zhang, Jiming Zhou

“…The effect of process parameters on the forming quality of the composite part was discussed. Meanwhile, the microstructures and compressive properties in different regions of the part were analyzed. …”
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Microbial Carbonates of Upper Triassic Doi Long Formation, Lampang Group: A Study of New Outcrop Localities in Northern Lampang, Central North Thailand by Kritsada Moonpa, Mongkol Udchachon, Jirattikarn Jainanta, Sathit Kanthata

“…The study localities yield microencrusters and microproblematica fossils, including <i>Girvanella</i>-like microstructures, <i>Cladogirvanella</i>, <i>Garwoodia</i>, <i>Cayeuxia</i>, <i>Tubiphytes</i>-like microorganisms, and shell fragments. …”
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Optimizing the Impact and Yield Strengths of Cattle Horn for Engineering Applications by Kamoru Seidu, Ibrahim Dauda Muhammad, Idris Ibrahim Ozigis, Ishiaka Shaibu Arudi

“…The horn structure contains keratin with lamellae tubules lapping over each other along the growing direction. The horn microstructures, density, water absorption, compression, flexural, hardness and impact test were examined.  …”
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Evaluation of Fabrication Process for Molybdenum Disulfide Quantum Dots in Organic Solvents Using Ultrasonic and Thermal Exfoliation by Hon-Pan Yiu, Cheng-Jun Wu, Chuan Li, Cho-Yin Lee

“…Results from different experiments were cross-examined and analyzed to understand the relation among different syntheses, microstructures, and optical properties of MoS₂ QDs. …”
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Chloride Transport Performance of Basalt-Polypropylene Fiber Reinforced Concrete under Drying-Wetting Cycles by Li Su, Ditao Niu, Daguan Huang, Qiang Fu

“…Moreover, the microstructures of BPFRC were studied to explore the effect of fibers on chloride transport performance of concrete in terms of theoretical pore volume, fiber-matrix interface, fiber bonding properties, and corrosion morphology. …”
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An Integrated Experimental-Simulation Calibration Method for the Constitutive Model of 6005A-T6 Aluminum Alloy Welds by Yu Zhu, Lele Zhang, Weiyuan Dou, Wen Liu

“…Abstract Due to the different microstructures caused by the heat source effect, welding joints exhibit significant differences in mechanical properties compared to the base material. …”
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Setting the Emissivity of an Imaging Bolometer in the Surface Temperature Profile Measurement of SiC-Based MEMS Heaters by Reinoud Wolffenbuttel, David Bilby, Jaco Visser

“…The proper usage of a bandwidth-limited imaging bolometer for the measurement of the lateral temperature profile of microstructures in Silicon-Carbide (SiC) is analyzed. …”
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Manufacturing-Driven Insights into Structure, Mechanics, and Permeability of Asymmetric LSCF Membranes via Freeze Casting and Tape Casting by Valdir Pereira Junior, Priscila Lemes, Murilo Daniel de Mello Innocentini, Mara Gabriela Novy Quadri, Dachamir Hotza, Sergio Yesid Gómez González

“…The porous support is engineered through microstructuring the pore architecture to enhance strength and permeation rates, as it governs overall oxygen transport in asymmetric membranes. …”
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Surface Brillouin Scattering in Disordered Optical Fibers With Transverse Anderson Localization Guiding Mechanism for Evaluation of Longitudinal Structural Fluctuations by Sheng Liang, Yongxin Zhang, Xin Wang, Xinzhi Sheng, Shuqin Lou, Bo Lin, Mingli Dong, Lianqing Zhu

“…This paper is an interesting theoretical enlightenment for combining the novel concepts of surface-BS and DOF, also a useful exploration of longitudinal structural evaluating method for special optical fibers with microstructures.…”
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Experimental Investigation on Dynamic Fracture Mechanism and Energy Evolution of Saturated Yellow Sandstone under Different Freeze-Thaw Temperatures by Liang Chen, Xianbiao Mao, Shengli Yang, Chao An, Peng Wu

“…After the F-T tests, the specimen microstructures were examined via the scanning electron microscope (SEM). …”
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Evaluation and Characterization of High-Uniformity SiN_x Thin Film with Controllable Refractive Index by Home-Made Cat-CVD Based on Orthogonal Experiments by Caifang Li, Minghui Li, Jinsong Shi, Haibin Huang, Zhimei Li

“…At the same time, the microstructures of SiN_x thin film were analyzed by various characterization methods, including Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), and scanning electron microscopy (SEM), to research the relationship between preparation factors and the properties of SiN_x thin film. …”
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Experimental and numerical study on surface roughness of magnetorheological elastomer for controllable friction by Rui Li, Xi Li, Yuanyuan Li, Ping-an Yang, Jiushan Liu

“…The initial surface morphology of MRE was characterized by the W-M fractal function, and the change process of the surface microstructures of MRE, induced by the magnetic interaction between particles, was studied. …”
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Optimizing the mechanical properties of sustainable self-compacting concrete contains industrial by-products by using Taguchi and Grey-Taguchi methods by Mahdi Mosafer, Ali Khodabakhshian, Mansour Ghalehnovi

“…Moreover, based on grey relational grades, the microstructures of the best-performing and worst-performing mixtures among the sixteen mixtures were analyzed using Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) imaging and Energy-Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDX). …”
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Liquid-induced heat treatment strategy for eliminating anisotropy of IN718 fabricated by laser powder bed fusion by Zhuoyu Li, Xiaogang Hu, Fan Zhou, Zhifang Shi, Zhiwei Lyu, Zhen Xu, Yu Li, Xin Zhao, Hongxing Lu, Qiang Zhu

“…The intergranular liquid film is introduced to facilitate the columnar-to-equiaxed transition of grains in IN718 alloy fabricated by LPBF. Microstructures and mechanical properties parallel and perpendicular to the build direction have been analyzed. …”
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Static and dynamic mechanical behavior of high-strength 22SiMn2TiB armor steel and welded structure by Jitang Fan, Ang Chen, Yongqiang Wang, Ke Bao, Yue Liu, Aiying Chen, Tao Fu, Linli Zhu

“…The cracking behavior as well as the corresponding microstructures are characterized at different length scales from millimeter to micron scale by optical microscope and scanning electron microscope. …”
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Evaluation of the Characteristics of Digital Light Processing 3D-Printed Magnesium Calcium Phosphate for Bone Regeneration by Peng Zhang, Meiling Zhang, Yoo-Na Jung, Seong-Won Choi, Yong-Seok Lee, Geelsu Hwang, Kwi-Dug Yun

“…In this study, we prepared MCP samples with five different molar ratios via DLP 3D printing. We analyzed the physicochemical properties of these five groups, including phase compositions and microstructures, which were examined using X-ray diffraction and scanning electron microscopy, respectively. …”
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Catalytic Evaluation of an Optimized Heterogeneous Composite Catalyst Derived from Fusion of Tri-Biogenic Residues by Oyelayo Ajamu Oyedele, Simeon Olatayo Jekayinfa, Abass O. Alade, Christopher Chintua Enweremadu

“…Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) showed non-uniform, spongy microstructures, enhancing the surface area and catalytic efficiency. …”
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Deep Penetration of Shear Deformation in Ferritic Stainless Steel via Differential Speed Rolling Considering Contact Condition by Siti Fatimah, Warda Bahanan, Jee-Hyun Kang, I Putu Widiantara, Young Gun Ko

“…Analyzing slip system activity provides valuable insights into the deep penetration of shear deformation. …”
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Development and formation of wing cuticle based on transcriptomic analysis in Locusta migratoria during metamorphosis by Jing Zhang, Zhaochen Wu, Shuo Li, He Huang, Suning Liu, Weimin Liu, Xiaoming Zhao, Jianzhen Zhang

“…However, the mechanism of wing morphogenesis in locusts is still unclear. This study analyzed the microstructures of the locust wing pads at pre-eclosion and the wings after eclosion and performed the comparative transcriptome analysis. …”
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