A Comparison Study of High-Temperature Low-Cycle Fatigue Behaviour and Deformation Mechanisms Between Incoloy 800H and Its Weldments by Wenjing Li, Lin Xiao, Lori Walters, Greg Kasprick, Robyn Sloan

“…The fractography and microstructure after LCF the tests were characterized with scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). …”
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Investigation of the impact of heavy metal lead on the geotechnical and environmental properties of marl soils with a special focus on desorption behavior in industrial areas by Mohammad Amiri, Atefeh Ghasemi

“…Marl soils, which are widely distributed in regions like southern Iran, are characterized by their high carbonate content and the presence of clay minerals such as sepiolite and palygorskite. …”
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Variscan Plutonism in the Geodynamic Evolution of the Central Iberian Zone of Portugal: Castelo Branco Pluton as Another Piece of the Puzzle by Cláudia Cruz, Helena Sant’Ovaia, Helena C. B. Martins, Isabel M. H. R. Antunes, Armando Rocha, Fernando Noronha

“…A multidisciplinary analysis of the Pennsylvanian Castelo Branco pluton of Central Iberian Zone (Iberian Variscan belt) was made, focusing on its magnetic behavior and fabric, microstructures, microfractures, and radiometric and gravimetric anomalies. …”
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Mechanical, Thermal, and Morphological Properties of Recycled PP and HDPE Green Composites Reinforced with Atriplex halimus Fibers by Amira Aberkane, Hayet Bendaikha, Rachid Benzidane, Jean-Baptiste Jouenne, Ibrahim M. H. Alshaikh, Ahmed Belaadi, Djamel Ghernaout

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A review on recent progress of refractory high entropy alloys: From fundamental research to engineering applications by Longchao Zhuo, Yixing Xie, Bingqing Chen

“…By systematically analyzing 253 publications since 2022, this review presents a panoramic overview of the current research status in the field of RHEAs, covering aspects from alloy design, microstructure, processing techniques, mechanical behavior, to physicochemical properties. …”
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Innovative catalytic systems driving sustainable olefin polymerization: Recent advances and green chemistry approaches by Farabi Hossain, Md Enamul Hoque

“…Particularly, Group 4 metallocene and post-metallocene catalysts have enjoyed high activity and a degree of control over polymer microstructure. Late transition metal catalysts (nickel and palladium complexes in particular) afford unique advantages in producing branched polyethylene and conducting polymerizations in polar solvents. …”
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Effect of silver content on the wear and mechanical properties of powder metallurgical Ti-5Al-2.5Fe-xAg alloys by Yamanoglu R., Khoshnaw F., Daoud I., Efendi E.

“…The sintered samples were subjected to hardness, bending and wear tests to study the effect Ag on the mechanical properties of Ti5Al2.5Fe alloy. The microstructural characterization was carried out by means of optical and scanning electron microscope. …”
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Application of Acoustic Emission Method to Determine Critical Stress in Fibre Reinforced Mortar Beams by Zbigniew RANACHOWSKI, Daria JÓŹWIAK–NIEDŹWIEDZKA, Andrzej M. BRANDT, Tomasz DĘBOWSKI

“…The results of microstructural characterization of mortar containing HCFA from lignite combustion are presented. …”
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Hydroxyapatite-reinforced chitosan film on PEO-treated aluminum alloys for enhanced corrosion resistance by Yang Li, Shuyan Yang, Yong Wan

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Mechanical Properties and Microscopic Fractal Characteristics of Lime-Treated Sandy Soil by Hu Huang, Ruihang Li, Feihao Chen, Kelei Cao, Lixia Guo, Qingming Qiu

“…The changes in the microstructure of the lime-treated sandy soil were studied through scanning electron microscopy, energy-dispersive spectroscopy, and mercury intrusion tests, combined with fractal theory for quantitative characterization. …”
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Characteristics of oxide films on TA16 alloy after long-term exposure in simulated secondary circuit water environment of small modular reactor by Yuxiang Zhao, Hao Wang, Shuangshuang Zhong, Linjiang Chai, Qi Xu, Tao Zhou

“…In this study, multiple microstructural characterization techniques were employed to meticulously characterize the oxide film characteristics of the TA16 alloy after 6000 h and 8000 h of exposure to a simulated SMR secondary circuit water environment. …”
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In-depth study on tensile properties and finite element analysis of TiC in-situ formed Ti matrix composites with NbC and ZrC additions by Juan Wang, Zhong Yang, Baiqing Zhou, Haijun Zhang, Li Cui, Yadong Niu, Xiaocheng Rui

“…XRD, SEM, TEM, and a universal material testing machine were employed to analyse the microstructure and room-temperature mechanical properties. …”
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Preparation of alkali-activated steel slag-fly ash based full solid waste filling material and strength formation mechanism research by Tingye QI, Siyuan CHENG, Guorui FENG, Linfei WANG, Hongtao XU, Lubin LI, Xinkai QI, Kexin XU, Xingyue YANG

“…With optimized activator parameters (modulus=1.75, concentration=8% Na2O equivalent), the 28-day compressive strength reached 20.85 MPa. Microstructural characterization revealed that alkali activation facilitated mineral phase dissociation in steel slag and fly ash, releasing Ca, Al, and Si ions to form polymerized C−(A)−S−H gels through hydration. …”
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The effects of field strength on stimulated echo and motion-compensated spin-echo diffusion tensor cardiovascular magnetic resonance sequences by Andrew D. Scott, Ke Wen, Yaqing Luo, Jiahao Huang, Simon Gover, Rajkumar Soundarajan, Pedro F. Ferreira, Dudley J. Pennell, Sonia Nielles-Vallespin

“…Background: In-vivo diffusion tensor cardiovascular magnetic resonance (DT-CMR) is an emerging technique for microstructural tissue characterization in the myocardium. …”
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Surface Integrity and Machining Mechanism of Al 7050 Induced by Multi-Physical Field Coupling in High-Speed Machining by Wei Lu, Chenbing Ni, Youqiang Wang, Chengguo Zong, Dejian Liu, Xingbao Huang

“…Improving the surface quality and controlling the microstructure evolution of difficult-to-cut materials are always challenges in high-speed machining (HSM). …”
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Exploiting the potential of in situ forming liquid crystals: development and in vitro performance of long-acting depots for peptide drug thymosin alpha 1 subcutaneous administratio... by Mercedes Vitek, Alenka Zvonar Pobirk, Robert Roškar, Mirjam Gosenca Matjaž

“…Among them, injectable in situ forming lyotropic liquid crystals (LCCs) consisting of hexagonal mesophases represent an attractive platform due to their remarkable highly ordered microstructure enabling the sustained drug release. These systems are especially relevant for peptide drugs, as their use is limited by their short plasma half-life and inherent poor stability. …”
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Advances in Experimentation and Numerical Modeling of Aluminum and Copper Ultrasonic Welding by Zhe Li, Shiying Wu, Huan Li

“…Ultrasonic welding is characterized by its energy-saving and environmentally friendly nature. …”
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Effect of rice husk ash Si3N4 addition on the mechanical, wear, tensile fatigue and creep behaviour of a novel AA7475-TiB2 metal matrix composite by V. Pandiaraj, T. Ramesh, S. Muthukumaran

“…Additionally, the reinforced composite exhibited superior wear resistance, reduced coefficient of friction, and enhanced fatigue and creep performance. Microstructural analysis confirmed the uniform distribution of reinforcement particles, contributing to improved mechanical integrity. …”
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Effect of Zinc-Chelating Phosphorylated Sea Cucumber Peptides on Gel Properties of Mackerel Surimi by DONG Nuo, ZHAI Ruiyi, HU Bing, LI Yuhan, MA Kun, ZHAO Shuang, HAN Lingyu, LI Tingting

“…Under the action of zinc ions, myosin heavy chains formed large aggregates through cross-linking, resulting a uniform and dense gel microstructure. Therefore, the addition of zinc-chelating phosphorylated sea cucumber peptides mackerel surimi could significantly improve its gel properties.…”
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DEVELOPMENT OF WEAR RESISTANT COATINGS FORMED BY PLASMA SPRAYING OF ALLOY Ni–Fe–Cr–Si–B–C SYSTEM REINFORCED WITH CERAMICS Al2O3 by A. S. Kalinichenko, O. G. Devoino, V. V. Meshkova

“…Carried out phase and microstructural studies have shown when ceramics was added in an amount more than 20 % a formation of conglomerates formed by not melted alumina particles often was observed. …”
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