Phase changing nanocomposites for low temperature thermal energy storage and release by A. Dorigato, P. Canclini, S. H. Unterberger, A. Pegoretti

“…The microstructure of these materials was characterized by the presence of paraffin domains inside the PCO, and CNTs were located only inside the paraffin domains in forms of aggregated clusters. …”
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Effect of ultrasonic surface rolling processing on surface integrity and mechanical properties of ZL205A alloy by Hui-Hu Lu, Jian-Shan Han, Guang Li, Yi-Dong Zhang, Ling-Yun Du, Yan-Lan Li, Da-Hui Chen

“…This study investigates the effects of ultrasonic surface rolling process (USRP) parameters—static pressure, feed speed, ultrasonic amplitude, and rolling passes—on the surface integrity, mechanical properties, and microstructural evolution of T6 heat-treated ZL205A Al–Cu alloy. …”
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Effect of service temperature on cyclic mechanical behavior of magnesium with fine grained structure by Qihui Li, Qizhen Li

“…The tested samples were prepared for microstructural characterization and observed using the electron backscatter diffraction technique. …”
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The Effects of Different Types of Fly Ash on the Compressive Strength Properties of Briquettes by Özlem Çelik Sola, Murat Yayla, Barış Sayın, Cengiz Duran Atiş

“…Particle size distribution and microstructure elemental analyses of the materials used were carried out by a particle size analyzer (Mastersizer) and a scanning electron microscope (SEM-EDS). …”
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Exploring interhemispheric connectivity using the directional tract density patterns of the corpus callosum by Ali Demir, H. Diana Rosas

“…Currently available methods to assess the interhemispheric connectivity of the CC have several limitations: i) they require the a priori identification of specific cortical regions as targets or seeds, ii) they are limited by the characterization of only small components of the structure, primarily voxels that constitute the mid-sagittal slice, and iii) they use global measures of microstructural integrity, which provide only limited characterization. …”
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Processing Parameters Influence on Wear Resistance Behaviour of Friction Stir Processed Al-TiC Composites by E. T. Akinlabi, R. M. Mahamood, S. A. Akinlabi, E. Ogunmuyiwa

“…This was achieved through microstructural characterization by using both the optical and scanning electron microscope (SEM), microhardness profiling, and tribological characterization by means of the wear. …”
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Unraveling the synergistic influence of Nb, V, and Ce on corrosion and high temperature performance of austenitic alloys by J. Ramirez, F. Zuñiga, S. Shiva Samhitha, Srivathsava Surabhi, A. Ríos R, J.P. Sanhueza, A.F. Jaramillo, A.G. Onate, M.F. Meléndrez, D. Rojas

“…The morphology, evolution, and mechanisms of the microstructure of the zone affected by oxidation were determined by applying various characterization techniques such as X-ray diffraction, electron spectroscopy, Raman spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy (XRD, XPS, RAMAN, and SEM) and thermodynamic calculations. …”
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Synergistic mechanisms of steel slag, granulated blast furnace slag, and desulfurization gypsum in high-content steel slag-based cementitious backfill materials by Jianshuai Hao, Zihan Zhou, Zhonghui Chen, Yanjun Shen, Kuizhen Fang, Fei Tang, Fengyang Xin, Lingfei Zhang

“…This study systematically explores the synergistic effects between various solid wastes and their regulation of the hydration process in the SS-based cementitious system through multi-scale characterization techniques. The results show that GBFS, by releasing active Si4+ and Al3+, triggers a synergistic activation effect with Ca2+ provided by SS, promoting the formation of C-S-H gel and ettringite, significantly optimizing the hardened paste microstructure. …”
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Effects and differences of various concentration techniques on the evolution of therapeutic components in Lushan geothermal water by Bo Zhang, Zheng Fang, Keng Xuan, Wenjie Ma, Bai Gao, Yuanyuan Liu, Dandan Huang, Silei Xie, Yan Ding

“…Laboratory batch experiments, microstructural characterization, and hydrogeochemical modeling were employed to investigate the effects and differences of various concentration techniques under different environmental parameters on the evolution of therapeutic components in hot spring water. …”
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Research on the effect of Cu addition on the corrosion resistance of low carbon low alloy steel by Jinliang Wang, Yujie Liu, Xiaohui Xi, Qiang Liu, Liqing Chen

“…Therefore, on the basis of a newly-developed low carbon low alloy steel designed by the author, the effects of Cu addition on microstructure and corrosion resistance were studied in detail through microstructural characterization, accelerated corrosion test and electrochemical test. …”
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The Synchrotron Radiation for Steel Research by Piyada Suwanpinij

“…The samples do not need extra preparation and the microstructure is therefore not affected. With the tunability of the X-ray energy, a large range of elements and features in the samples can be investigated by different techniques, which is a significant difference between a stand-alone X-ray tube and synchrotron X-ray. …”
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Oxalate-assisted synthesis of MnCo2O4 nanoparticles on layered MXene (Ti3C2Tx) for supercapacitor application by S. Emami, M. Hasheminiasari, S.M. Masoudpanah, R. Omrani, S.P. Ghaemi

“…To assess the influence of MXene levels (0, 25, and 50 wt%) on microstructure, structure, and electrochemical performance, modern characterization methods were applied in this study. …”
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Designing a new ultra-high strength steel with multicomponent precipitates under material genetic design by Jihang Li, Jialong Tian, Dongping Zhan, Wei Wang, Zhouhua Jiang

“…After quenching-cryogenic-aging process, the new steel achieved a superior combination of strength, ductility and toughness, with a yield strength of 2.2 GPa, an elongation-to-failure of 10% and a V-notch impact energy of 15 J. Multi-scale microstructure characterization indicates that such superior property synergy arises from the unique microstructure: lath martensite matrix with high-density dislocations and interstitial solid soluble carbon atoms, embedded fine M2C, NiAl and Cu-rich nanoprecipitates. …”
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Mechanical Properties Of Pack Carburized AISI 4340 With Variation Energizer Composition of Barium Carbonate (BaCO3) And Sodium Carbonate (Na2CO3) by Agris Setiawan, Sapna Yusmania, Anton Sudiyanto

“…The mechanical test was conducted to determine tensile (American Society for Testing and Material-ASTM E-8), impact strength (ASTM E-23), Rockwell hardness (ASTM E-18), and microstructure characterization (ASTM E-3). Both type specimens were temperature pack carburized was 950 ℃, and the holding time was 3 hours. …”
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First osteohistological and histotaphonomic approach of Equus occidentalis Leidy, 1865 (Mammalia, Equidae) from the late Pleistocene of Rancho La Brea (California, USA). by Rodrigo Leandro Tomassini, María Dolores Pesquero, Mariana Carolina Garrone, María Dolores Marin-Monfort, Ignacio Alejandro Cerda, José Luis Prado, Claudia Inés Montalvo, Yolanda Fernández-Jalvo, María Teresa Alberdi

“…This is the first study including fossil material from Rancho La Brea exclusively based on the analysis of the bone microstructure features.…”
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Role of Reinforcements on Mechanical and Wear Behaviour of AZ91D Hybrid Composites by Y. Narendra Babu, D. Vijay Praveen, P. Umamaheswarrao, B. Ratna Sunil, S. Krugon

“…The present study is focused on the microstructural, mechanical and wear characterization of the magnesium based hybrid composites which are developed with different combinations of Al2O3 and B4C microparticulates through stir casting route. …”
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Progress of Laser Processing Technology in Ferroelectric Nanocomposites by Haijuan Ding, Yaping Fan, Hairong Dong, Chengtao Zhao, Debiao Zhao

“…The control of the optical properties of polyvinylidene fluoride ferroelectric composites was achieved through material design, control of the size of nanoparticles in the prepared polymer nanocomposites, and characterization of their structures and properties. Two-dimensional and three-dimensional structures of polymer nanocomposites were prepared by laser microstructure processing technology, and the optical properties of the microstructures were evaluated. …”
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Fabrication, Mechanical and Wear Properties of Aluminum (Al6061)-Silicon Carbide-Graphite Hybrid Metal Matrix Composites by Shivakumar Gouda, G. B. Veeresh Kumar, R. Pramod, N. D. Prasanna, H. S. Balasubramanya, S. M. Aradhya

“…The present study is aimed at fabricating and mechanical and wear characterizing and microstructure investigating of Silicon Carbide (SiC) and Graphite (Gr) added in Aluminum (Al) alloy Al6061 HMMCs. …”
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Evolution of plastic deformation during multi-pass ECAP of an AA6060 aluminum alloy – An experimental flow line analysis by Nadja Berndt, Nadja A. Reiser, Martin F.-X. Wagner

“…Through comprehensive microstructural and mechanical characterization of the processed material, we discuss changes in macroscopic properties and their relationship to microstructural evolution and local strain accumulation during ECAP.…”
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Ladle Furnace Slag as a Partial Cement Substitute in Mortars with Water-Retaining Admixtures by Everton de Freitas Cordova de Souza, Tayná Fracão da Silva, Eduardo Freire Mariano, Marcele Soares, Mylena Alves de Castro, Gisleiva Cristina dos Santos Ferreira

“…The mortars followed a 1:6 (binder:aggregate) ratio, and the tests evaluated their properties in the fresh and hardened state, such as the water retention and mechanical properties, along with microstructure characterization to investigate the effects of the binder blends. …”
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