Controlling debond on demand performance in adhesive systems using structurally tuned expandable graphite fillers by O Kachouri, J Bardon, D Ruch, A Laachachi

“…This study investigates EG-modified adhesives, assessing their mechanical properties, thermomechanical degradation, and microstructural changes using characterization techniques such as pull-off tests, microtomography, TGA, and DMA. …”
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Wetting behavior of Mo, Ta, and stainless steel substrates in contact with molten Mg by S. Terlicka, N. Sobczak, K. Janus, J.J. Sobczak

“…Images of Mg/substrate couples recorded during the experiments were used to calculate the contact angles (θ) formed between the liquid Mg drop and the selected substrates.After the sessile drop tests, the Mg/Mo, Mg/Ta, and Mg/AISI 316L couples were subjected to in-depth microstructural characterization using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS).Under the employed experimental conditions, oxide-free Mg drops on all tested couples presented non-wetting behavior (θ > 90°). …”
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Development of hybrid aluminum nanocomposites for automotive applications: An in-depth analysis using experimental approaches and predictive machine learning techniques by Chitti Babu Golla, R. Narasimha Rao, Syed Ismail, Mutlu Özcan, P. Syam Prasad

“…AMHCs were synthesized using ultrasonic-assisted stir casting, incorporating 4 wt% titanium carbide (TiC) while varying graphite (Gr) content (0, 2, 4, and 6 wt%). Microstructural analysis using FE-SEM, XRD, and EDS confirmed uniform dispersion and grain refinement. …”
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Morphological changes in the myocardium of rats with chronic alcohol intoxication after treatment with new GABAand glutamic acid derivatives by A. A. Nesterova, I. I. Prokofiev, V. N. Perfilova, O. Yu. Evsyukov, M. V. Kustova, I. N. Tyurenkov

“…Administration of new GABA and glutamic acid derivatives to animals with simulated chronic alcohol intoxication leads to improvement of the microstructure in cardiomyocytes compared with control rats. …”
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Axial compressive performance of low-carbon high-strength recycled aggregate concrete by Jian Li, Tan Wang, Jian Hong, Sumei Liu, Chao Zheng, Yin Chi

“…These findings provide a comprehensive understanding of the mechanical performance and microstructural characteristics of LCHRAC, contributing to its potential application in sustainable construction practices.…”
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Preparation and Physicochemical Properties of High-Temperature-Resistant Polymer Gel Resin Composite Plugging Material by Tao Wang, Weian Huang, Jinzhi Zhu, Chengli Li, Guochuan Qin, Haiying Lu

“…The optimal formula (25% urea-formaldehyde resin, 10% latent curing agent, 10% high-fluid-loss filler, 0.5% rheological modifier) exhibited superior thermal stability (initial decomposition temperature 241 °C) and mechanical integrity (bearing pressure 13.95 MPa in 7 mm wedge-shaped fractures at 140 °C). Microstructural characterization confirmed interlocking crystalline layers through ether-bond crosslinking, providing critical insights for high-temperature wellbore stabilization.…”
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Mechanisms and modelling of diffusion in solids: a multiscale framework with industrial case studies and AI enhancements by Barah, Obinna Onyebuchi, Natukunda, Faith, Bori, Ige, Ukagwu, Kelechi John

“…Diffusion in solids is a fundamental mechanism governing mass transport, phase transformations, and microstructural evolution in metals, alloys, and functional materials. …”
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Physicochemical mechanisms of polyethyleneimine-grafted graphene oxide in shale swelling mitigation through nanocomposite-clay interaction analysis by Abdul Hazim Abdullah, Syahrir Ridha, Dzeti Farhah Mohshim, Mohd Azuwan Maoinser

“…D-spacing measurements and microstructural imaging revealed that PEI-GO intercalates into clay layers, decreases d-spacing, and modifies surface interactions, thereby reducing shale swelling. …”
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Carbon-based solid lubricants: An overview by José Daniel Biasoli de Mello

“…Initially, we present a brief description of the processing route for obtaining these materials, followed by their microstructural characterization and a synthesis of the most relevant aspects of tribological evaluation. …”
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Investigation of void content in Borassus flabellifer fiber/epoxy bio-nanocomposite using hyperparameter tuned ANN and response surface methodology optimisation by Suresh Thirupathi, Venkatachalam Gopalan, Elango Mallichetty

“…Quantitative analysis of void content and particle distribution, analysed through SEM imaging and microstructural characterization through optical microscopy, further confirms these results, providing detailed information about void formation and filler dispersion. …”
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Blended brown coal and Class F fly ash based geopolymer by Md. Hamidul Islam, David Law, Yulin Patrisia, Chamila Gunasekara

“…To address these issues this study examines the compressive strength and microstructural evolution of BCFA and Class F fly ash (FA) blended geopolymer mortar at 80 °C curing. …”
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Influences of Extrusion and Silver Content on the Degradation of Mg-Ag Alloys In Vitro and In Vivo by Guanqi Liu, Jianmin Han, Xiaodong Yu, Shenpo Yuan, Zhihua Nie, Tiancheng Qiu, Ziyu Yan, Chengwen Tan, Chuanbin Guo

“….%) on the degradation of Mg-Ag alloys in vitro and in vivo via microstructure characterization and corrosion/degradation measurements. …”
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Evaluation of the Variability of Micro and Macro Spray Parameters as a Function of Sampling Time Using a Laser Doppler Analyzer by Dariusz Lodwik, Mariusz Koprowski

“…The guiding idea determining the direction of the conducted research was to use a 2D (two-dimensional) laser analyzer LDA/PDA (laser Doppler anemometry/phase Doppler anemometry) to evaluate the values of selected micro and macro parameters (microstructure characterization with simultaneous evaluation of lateral distribution) of the spray. …”
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Experimental Investigation on Mechanical and Turning Behavior of Al 7075/x% wt. TiB2-1% Gr In Situ Hybrid Composite by K. R. Ramkumar, Habtamu Bekele, S. Sivasankaran

“…The samples were taken under casted condition and the properties of the composite were tested by conducting characterization using X-ray diffraction (XRD), hardness test, flexural strength by using three-point bend test, scanning electron microscope (SEM), optical microstructure, grain size analysis, and surface roughness. …”
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Short review: Potential impact of delamination cracks on fracture toughness of structural materials by X.C. Arnoult, M. Růžičková, K. Kunzová, A. Materna

“…In general, the delamination cracks are present in metal alloys having a high texture and microstructure anisotropy. Three types of delamination cracks have been observed and are classified as crack arrester delamination, crack divider delamination and crack splitting delamination. …”
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Preparation and Properties of High-Toughness AlMgB₁₄ Material by Tianxing Sun, Zhaohua Luo, Yusen Duan, Jingxian Zhang

“…The phase evolution, microstructure, and mechanical properties of the sintered composite were investigated. …”
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Intergranular corrosion behavior and mechanism of α single-phase Mg–Li–Al alloys by Yuehua Sun, Wenjie Wang, Jian Ren, Chengsi Zheng, Chaoqun Peng, Richu Wang, Mingya Zhang, Yuwen Cheng, Yonghao Zhao

“…In this work, α single-phase Mg–5Li–3Al (LA53) alloy was designed to investigate the intergranular corrosion mechanism of α-Mg matrix in Mg–Li–Al alloys. Microstructure characterization indicates that ultrafine sub-micrometer sized AlLi phase and Al depleted zones exist at the grain boundaries of as-extruded LA53 alloy, with extremely fine AlLi nanoparticles within grains. …”
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Electrochemical Corrosion Behavior of High Velocity Oxy-Fuel (HVOF) Superalloy Coatings On Ductile Irons by Yusuf Kayalı, Aysel Büyüksağiş, Şükrü Talaş, Muhammet Karabaş, Yılmaz Yalçın

“…In this study, alloyed and unalloyed ductile irons(DI) were coated with two different Ni-based superalloy materials by HVOFmethod. Microstructure and phase analyzes of the coatings were performed byusing SEM, EDX, XRD methods. …”
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Effect of building direction and heat treatment on the wear behavior of H13 tool steel processed by laser powder bed fusion by Adriel P. Oliveira, Tales Ferreira, Reginaldo T. Coelho, Claudemiro Bolfarini, Piter Gargarella

“…Comparative analyses were conducted with the same material processed by arc melting (560HV). The microstructure of the printed H13 revealed a cellular morphology, characterized by martensite cells enveloped in retained austenite (556HV). …”
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Self-compacting concrete with reduced formwork pressures by Jiří Němeček, Pavel Trávníček, Jan Tichý

“… Self-compacting concrete (SCC) is normally characterized with high pressures exerted on the formwork during casting. …”
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