Enhancement in the Electrocatalytic and Optoelectronic Performance of Cost-Effective Counter Electrode VO2 for Dye-Sensitized Solar Cell (DSSC) by Varsha Yadav, Rahul Bhatnagar, Upendra Kumar

“…The utilization of a field emission scanning electron microscope (FESEM) that is equipped with an energy dispersive X-ray spectrum reveals a dense microstructure characterized by a uniform distribution of vanadium (V) and oxygen (O) across the whole surface. …”
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Detection and Evaluation for Corrosion Fatigue Damage on Q235A Steel Using Nonlinear Rayleigh Surface Wave by Yuanyuan Wang, Xuejie Han, Taili Liu, Qiang Ma

“…The system utilizes the relative nonlinear acoustic parameter as a metric to characterize the microstructure alterations that occur during the fatigue life of the material. …”
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Collagen architecture in triple negative breast cancer. by Zoë Dinkel, Adam Baker, Alannah Akins, Kylie L King, Matthew Harrington, Deborah Kunkel, Zhi Gao, Tong Ye, Heather Dunn

“…Compared to the images from C tumor samples, those from AA samples exhibited a significant increase in parameters including fiber area, total length, and number of endpoints and branchpoints, but had decreased lacunarity. Collagen microstructure, including fibril arrangement and packing density, did not significantly differ between the groups. …”
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Oxidative stress and inflammation: roles in osteoporosis by Jing Luo, Li Li, Wensen Shi, Kangjie Xu, Yucheng Shen, Bin Dai

“…Osteoporosis (OP) is a prevalent bone disease characterized by reduced bone mineral density (BMD) and compromised microstructure, leading to an increased risk of fractures and disability. …”
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Comparative Analysis of Nanopowder Reinforcements on Tribological Behavior of AA5754 Composites Fabricated via Friction Stir Processing. by Bandar Alzahrani

“…The developed nanocomposites were characterized based on their microstructure, microhardness, and wear resistance. …”
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APPLICATION OF IMAGE ANALYSIS SYSTEMSIN THE STUDY ON RAW MATERIALS AND MEAT PRODUCTS by Pchelkina V.A.

“…The application of image analysis system is useful when carrying out a quantitative microstructure assay in accordance with GOST 32224-2013 "Meat and meat products for child nutrition. …”
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Influence of Al Content on Degradation Behavior of Cu-Doped Mg-Al Alloys for Drill-Free Plugging Applications by Li Kang, Yixuan Shi, Xiaoping Luo, Baosheng Liu

“…The phase composition and microstructure of fabricated alloys were characterized by using a scanning electron microscope (SEM) and X-ray diffractometer (XRD). …”
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Nanoindentation Hardness Distribution and Strain Field and Fracture Evolution in Dissimilar Friction Stir-Welded AA 6061-AA 5A06 Aluminum Alloy Joints by Guangjian Peng, Yi Ma, Jiangjiang Hu, Weifeng Jiang, Yong Huan, Zhitong Chen, Taihua Zhang

“…Both DIC and nanoindentation results reveal that the heat-affected zone (HAZ) of AA 6061 alloy is the softest area in the weldment, and the fracture happens in this region. The microstructure evolution characterized by electron-backscatter diffraction (EBSD) indicates that the continuous dynamic recrystallization is the primary grain structure evolution in the stirring zone, and the grain refinement helps improve the mechanical properties. …”
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Ultrasensitive label-free ratiometric colorimetric sensor for free chlorine detection in tap water based on a novel brilliant blue-Au NCs by Dongning Li, Yanli Liu, Xin Xu, Wenfang Sun, Haiping Ni, Xiangping Liu

“…In this work, Au nanoclusters was prepared under the guidance of a synthetic colorant brilliant blue (BB-Au NCs). The microstructure and crystal structure of the resulting products were characterized by transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). …”
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Natural porogens for manufacturing of materials for high-temperature fuel cell applications by Gabriela Komorowska, Julia Kosińska, Tomasz Wejrzanowski, Anna Czajka, Remigiusz Nowacki, Anita Wojciechowska, Agnieszka Jastrzębska

“…The research aimed to analyze the possibility of using various porogens to obtain a fuel cell's cathode microstructure and compare them to a reference cathode. …”
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Enhanced irradiation swelling resistance in low activation Ti8VCrMnFeCu2 high entropy alloys: Exploring the role of heterogeneous nanoparticles by Yao Yu, Xiao Liu, Qianqian Wang, Qigui Yang, Ye Dong, Te Zhu, Peng Zhang, Runsheng Yu, Mingpan Wan, Xingzhong Cao

“…This study presents an in-depth analysis on the microstructural evolution of the low-activation Ti8VCrMnFeCu2 alloy under helium irradiation. …”
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Utilization of construction spoil and coal gangue in sintered blocks: A case study in Xuchang City by Qi Gao, Yue Lu, Jianzhuang Xiao, Fumin Ren, Jinming Jia, Jianyu Shen

“…The mechanical properties, phase transformations, and microstructure of the sintered blocks were characterized through mechanical testing, X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and environmental pollution analysis. …”
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Development of ceramic membranes from sugarcane bagasse ash for microfiltration of biodiesel production effluents by Clarissa Ferreira Pin, Danieli Brandler, Gabriela Cristina Perusin Flores, William Mateus Kubiaki Levandoski, Giovani Jordi Bruschi, Deise Trevizan Pelissaro, Adriana Dervanoski, Eduardo Pavan Korf, Gean Delise Leal Pasquali

“…The membranes were characterized (porosity, average pore diameter, and mechanical strength). …”
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Irradiation hardening of Fe ions in additive manufacturing 316 stainless steels by SHI Jianhui, QUAN Qiwei, LIU Zhengping, LIU Xiangbing, WU Huanchun, XU Chaoliang, MENG Xinming, QI Shuang

“…The 316 stainless steels were fabricated by selective laser melting (SLM) additive manufacturing and compared to the traditionally manufactured counterparts. The microstructure and performance of the traditionally manufacturing and additive manufacturing 316 stainless steels were characterized by metallographic microscopy, scanning electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, and Vickers hardness testing. …”
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HARDNESS OF NITRIDED LAYERS TREATED BY PLASMA NITRIDING by Zdeněk Joska, Zdeněk Pokorný, Jaromír Kadlec, Zbyněk Studený, Emil Svoboda

“…This paper focuses on the description of the mechanical properties of nitrided layers in the two most widespread austenitic stainless steels AISI 304 and AISI 316L. The microstructure and properties of nitrided layers were evaluated by metallography and microhardness measurement. …”
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Research on ignition criterion and combustion behavior of aluminum alloy for lithium battery by Xiuping Ding, Xi Wang, Chenhui Zhu, JinMeng Hu, Minheng Xu, Minyu Ma, Jinfeng Huang

“…Microscopic morphological analysis of the combustion zones revealed that the incorporation of flame-retardant coating facilitates the formation of a more comprehensive oxide film and denser solidification zone microstructure.…”
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Dielectric Properties of Two-Dimensional Bi2Se3 Hexagonal Nanoplates Modified PVDF Nanocomposites by Zunpeng Feng, Yanan Hao, Jiameng Zhang, Jing Qin, Limin Guo, Ke Bi

“…Bi2Se3/PVDF (polyvinylidene fluoride) nanocomposites with various Bi2Se3 contents have been fabricated by a tape-casting method. The microstructure and dielectric performance of the Bi2Se3/PVDF nanocomposites are studied. …”
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The impact of radio–green light interaction on hydrogen evolution reaction inhibition of carbon based electrophotocatalyst by Purnami Purnami, Willy Satrio Nugroho, I.N.G. Wardana, Avita Ayu Permanasari, Sukarni Sukarni, Indra Mamad Gandidi, Tuan Amran Tuan Abdullah, Anwar Johari

“…FTIR analysis identified multiple functional groups on the activated charcoal surface, including OH, C=O, and C-Cl, which influence the material’s interaction with electromagnetic fields. SEM and EDS characterizations revealed a hierarchical porous microstructure with elemental inclusions such as Si, Al, and Cl that contribute to surface polarization. …”
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Synergistic damage behavior of He ion irradiation and molten salt corrosion in SiC at 750 °C by Jianfeng Zhang, Lin Zhao, Jinlei Yang, Qiantao Lei, Jun Lin, Ya Tang, Jianjian Li

“…After corrosion, the dissolution of Si led to the formation of a carbon-rich layer and obvious denudation of the SiC. The microstructure of the C-rich layer was first visualized and characterized via TEM, confirming that a graphitic structure was present inside the layer. …”
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Development of a high-temperature Inconel 625 heat exchanger by model design and binder jetting additive manufacturing by Wenchao Du, Joseph Hayes, Kyle Myers, Bipul Barua, Wenhua Yu, Dileep Singh

“…The material properties were characterized first on printed and sintered parts. Two sintering temperatures were used to investigate the effects of the temperature on densification and microstructure. …”
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