Dispersion strengthening in Ni–Co–Cr–SiC coatings: Effects of particle-matrix adhesion and dislocation obstruction revealed by multiscale modeling by Peng Liu, Dengfu Chen, Qian Hua, Yucheng Wang, Rongcheng Sheng

“…SiC particles significantly enhanced coating performance, achieving a hardness of 878 HV and reducing the wear rate to 0.022 mm3/(N·m) (54 % lower than without addition). Microstructural characterization confirmed predominantly incoherent interfaces between SiC particles and the matrix, with the presence of semi-coherent structures (e.g., SiC(001)[101]//Ni–Co–Cr(111)[101]). …”
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Experimental and machine learning-driven assessment of IS 2062 steel under double-base propellant combustion conditions by Hari Singh, Dola Sundeep, C. Chandrasekhara Sastry, Eswaramoorthy K Varadharaj

“…Findings emphasize that while IS 2062 steel maintains integrity under transient high-temperature exposure, prolonged operation may lead to thermal fatigue and microstructural weakening, necessitating protective coatings or alternative alloy compositions for long-term durability. …”
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Intelligent Design of Pavement Concrete Based on RSM-NSGA-III-CRITIC-VIKOR by Yuren Huo, Zhaoguang Li, Yan Wang

“…NSGA-III generated 73 Pareto-optimal solutions, with CRITIC selecting an optimal mix (W/C = 0.35), sand ratio = 36%, AEA = 0.200%) validated experimentally (R_f/R_c = 0.141), shrinkage = 0.0446%, porosity = 2.82%. Microstructural characterization using scanning electron microscopy and low-field nuclear magnetic resonance (SEM/LF-NMR) demonstrated refined pore distribution and enhanced compactness. …”
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Porosity mapping of extrudate snacks based on X-ray images by Abhinawa Damar, Samodra Ailsa Saraswati, Karyadi Joko Nugroho Wahyu, Nugraha Bayu

“…X-ray CT scanning non-destructively characterized microstructure and porosity differences between extrudates produced under different conditions. …”
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Asymmetric white matter degeneration in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: a diffusion kurtosis imaging study of motor and extra-motor pathways by Juan Carlos Quizhpilema, Ane Legarda, José Manuel Hidalgo, Pablo Lecumberri, Ivonne Jerico, Ivonne Jerico, Teresa Cabada, Teresa Cabada

“…Detailed fiber tracking of the corticospinal tracts showed significant microstructural changes, with the left CST displaying pronounced increases in MD and AD alongside reduced FA, while the right CST exhibited distinctive regional variations. …”
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Universal condensation threshold dependence on pump beam size for exciton-polaritons by Oleg I. Utesov, Min Park, Daegwang Choi, Soohong Choi, Suk In Park, Sooseok Kang, Jin Dong Song, Alexey N. Osipov, Alexey V. Yulin, Yong-Hoon Cho, Hyoungsoon Choi, Igor S. Aranson, Sergei V. Koniakhin

“…The latter are dependent only on several combinations of the respective microstructure parameters. This study paves the way toward controllable condensate creation and utilization. …”
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Study on the salt-corrosion and oxidation role mechanism of Ni-based single crystal superalloy in the long-term hot corrosion environment by Y.Q. Yang, L. Yang, Y.C. Zhao, H.Q. Pei, Z.X. Wen, Y.C. Zhou

“…In this paper, the long-term hot corrosion test of a second-generation Ni-based single crystal superalloy was carried out in a high-temperature furnace. Then, the microstructure morphology and composition of the alloy were analyzed by a series of characterization methods, which clarified the evolution process of the corrosion/oxidation layer and the attack of the corrosive salt. …”
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Synthesis and properties of iron silicides by Pavel Novák, Ester Duchková, Andrea Boháčová, Alena Michalcová, Filip Průša, Kateřina Skotnicová, Ivo Szurman

“…The synthesized iron silicides were characterized from the viewpoint of phase composition, microstructure, hardness and abrasive wear resistance. …”
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Study on electrical transport characteristics of aluminum-doped ZnO ceramics under high pressure by Ranjun Zhang, Lijuan Wang, Zeshan Liu, Xin Fan, Fangbiao Wang

“…By varying the temperature using high-pressure methods, we successfully prepared aluminum-doped zinc oxide composite ceramics with excellent electrical conductivity. Characterization using XRD, SEM, Hall experiment, Seebeck test, UV spectroscopy, Raman spectroscopy, and EDS investigated the effects of different high-pressure temperatures on the structure, microstructure, and electrical properties of Al-doped ZnO ceramics. …”
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On the fabrication of a FeCrAlMoTiNi multi-principal element alloy by material extrusion additive manufacturing by L. García de la Cruz, M. Campos, J.M. Torralba, P. Alvaredo

“…An in-depth study on the different stages of this technique has been carried out from the metal/polymer feedstock fabrication and characterization to the optimization of the binder elimination steps, finishing with a study on the effect of sintering temperature on the resulting microstructures. …”
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Enhancing the magnetic properties of CoFe2O4 ceramics through neodymium doping by Sathish Boddolla, Chandra Shekar Gantepogu, Naveena Gadwala, Poornima B. Shetty, Himabindu Bantikatla, Shyam Narayan Singh Yadav

“…These key findings suggest that Nd doping effectively modulates the microstructure and magnetic properties of cobalt ferrites, offering tunability for low-temperature magnetic and spintronic applications.…”
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Emulsion-structured pectin-based edible films with whey protein and short-chain dietary fibers for geranylgeraniol encapsulation and strawberry preservation by Adela Cristina Martinez Urango, Maria Angela A. Meireles, Eric Keven Silva

“…Dietary fiber addition influenced film microstructure, water vapor permeability, and crystallinity without compromising overall mechanical integrity, except for GOS films, which showed lower tensile strength. …”
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Efficient Tetracycline Hydrochloride Degradation by Urchin-Like Structured MoS₂@CoFe₂O₄ Derived from Steel Pickling Sludge via Peroxymonosulfate Ac... by Jin Qi, Kai Zhu, Ming Li, Yucan Liu, Pingzhou Duan, Lihua Huang

“…Here, MoS₂@CoFe₂O₄ catalyst derived from steel pickling sludge was prepared via a facile solvothermal approach and utilized to activate peroxymonosulfate (PMS) for tetracycline hydrochloride (TCH) degradation. Comprehensive characterization using scanning electron microscopy (SEM)-energy dispersive spectrometer (EDS), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), and X-ray diffraction (XRD) confirmed the supported microstructure, composition, and crystalline structure of the catalyst. …”
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Advancements of carbon nanomaterials-modified asphalt: Processes, properties, economic feasibility and future perspectives by Sherif Araby, Ayman Abdulhamid, Umut Bakhbergen, Jong Kim, El-Sayed Abd-Elaal

“…Furthermore, the article elaborates the structure-property relations of CNMs-modified asphalt mixtures at the macroscale (mechanical properties), microscale (morphology and microstructure) and atomic scale (molecular dynamic simulations). …”
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Influence of cellulose nanocrystal formulations on the properties of pregelatinized cornstarch and cornmint essential oil films by Laras Putri Wigati, Ata Aditya Wardana, Francis Ngwane Nkede, Meng Fanze, Mohammad Hamayoon Wardak, M. A. Reshaka Kavindi, Tran Thi Van, Xirui Yan, Fumina Tanaka, Fumihiko Tanaka

“…The different amount of CNC (%) did not have a significant effect on the water solubility, hydrophobicity, color, water vapor permeability, or surface microstructure, as observed by atomic force microscopy. …”
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Precipitation–Flotation Process for Molybdenum and Uranium Separation from Wastewater by Yanfang Huang, Sa Yue, Aohua Li, Hu Sun, Yizhuang Wang, Qunzhen Bu, Bingbing Liu, Guihong Han

“…Furthermore, the metal removal mechanisms, including the particle size distribution, functional group structure, surface element composition, microstructure, and element distribution, were elucidated on the basis of characterization of the precipitation–flotation products.…”
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High-Sensitivity, Low Detection Limit, and Fast Ammonia Detection of Ag-NiFe₂O₄ Nanocomposite and DFT Study by Xianfeng Hao, Yuehang Sun, Zongwei Liu, Gongao Jiao, Dongzhi Zhang

“…In this study, the 10 wt% Ag-NiFe₂O₄ nanocomposite was synthesized via the hydrothermal method. Characterization results from SEM, XRD, and XPS analyzed the microstructure, elemental composition, and crystal lattice features of the composite, confirming its successful fabrication. …”
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The pavement performance of concrete prepared with molybdenum tailings by Dongliang Kuang, Heng Meng, Bo Liu, Jincheng Yu, Tao Wang, Huaxin Chen

“…The influence of MT content on concrete pavement performance was studied using working performance, mechanical property, dry shrinkage property, wear resistance test, impermeability test, and microstructure characterization of concrete. The results showed that with increasing MT content in pavement concrete, the fluidity decreased and the dry shrinkage rate increased gradually. …”
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Instability Characteristics of and Control Techniques for Mudstone–Clay Composite Roof Roadways by Kaiqiang Sun, Huaidong Liu, Jun Wang, Changyou Liu, Jingxuan Yang

“…This study investigated the hydrophilic mineral composition and microstructure of mudstone and clay through X-ray diffraction (XRD) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) experiments. …”
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Reactive MgO as alkaline activator in slag/fly ash-based strain-hardening cementitious composites for cementless marine engineering by Long Liang, Yunqi Jiang, Xudong Tang, Jie Xiao, Lingfei Liu

“…The impacts of MgO contents on the chemical characterization of matrix were investigated to understand the gained mechanical performance of SH-RMGC. …”
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