Texture analysis of T1- and T2-weighted images identifies myofiber atrophy and grip strength decline in streptozotocin-induced type 1 diabetic sarcopenia rats by Dong Xing, Fang Liu, Yufan Gao, Ziyan Fei, Yunfei Zha

“…Abstract Background Type 1 diabetes mellitus is associated with accelerated skeletal muscle aging and sarcopenia, a condition characterized by muscle mass and function loss. Early and noninvasive evaluation of muscle microstructural damage is critical for managing sarcopenia in diabetes. …”
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Exploration of a Novel Catalytic Approach for Synthesizing Glycolide and ε-Caprolactone Copolymers and Their Application as Carriers for Paclitaxel by Rafał Wyrębiak, Ramona Figat, Ewa Oledzka, Adam Kasiński, Karolina Kędra, Anna Laskowska, Marcin Sobczak

“…A total of twenty-four biodegradable copolymeric matrices, characterized by a highly random microstructure and an average molecular weight (<i>M</i>_n) ranging from approximately 27 to 62 kDa, were synthesized and analyzed. …”
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Investigation of the structural, functional, and digestive properties of beta-casein from cow, goat, and donkey milk by Guiqin Liu, Ning Wang, Xue Chen, Yaqian Jin, Junnan Wan, Yanhao Zhao, Yiting Zhao, Cunfang Wang

“…Goat and donkey β-CN exhibited a smaller particle size, a more stable solution system, a looser secondary structure, and better solubility than cow β-CN. The microstructural findings from simulations of in vitro digestion in infants revealed that goat β-CN exhibited superior digestibility, characterized by reduced flocculation and a more loosely organized protein structure during the gastric digestion phase. …”
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Interruption of mitochondrial symbiosis is associated with the development of osteoporosis by Haoling Zhang, Haoling Zhang, Haoling Zhang, Rui Zhao, Xuemei Wang, Yaqian Qi, Doblin Sandai, Wei Wang, Zhijing Song, Zhijing Song, Qiudong Liang

“…OP is a systemic bone disease characterized by reduced bone mass, impaired bone microstructure, elevated bone fragility, and susceptibility to fracture. …”
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Formation and evolution mechanisms of topological and chemical short-range order in NiCoCr multi-principal element alloy during solidification process by Kefan Li, Zhaoyang Hou, Pengfei Zou, Jubo Wu, Quanhua Gao, Gang Shi, Sha Sha, Kejun Dong

“…The cluster type index method (CTIM) was used to identify and characterize the topological structures of atomic cluster during the solidification process. …”
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Tribological Property of AlCoCrFeNi Coating Electrospark-Deposited on H13 Steel by Ke Lv, Guanglin Zhu, Jie Li, Xiong Cao, Haonan Song, Cean Guo

“…The results showed that the as-deposited AlCoCrFeNi coating with a nanocrystalline microstructure mainly consists of a BCC and B2 phase structure, and a gradient transition of elements between the coating and the substrate ensures an excellent bond between the coating and the substrate. …”
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Microheater hotspot engineering for spatially resolved and repeatable multi-level switching in foundry-processed phase change silicon photonics by Hongyi Sun, Chuanyu Lian, Francis Vásquez-Aza, Sadra Rahimi Kari, Yi-Siou Huang, Alessandro Restelli, Steven A. Vitale, Ichiro Takeuchi, Juejun Hu, Nathan Youngblood, Georges Pavlidis, Carlos A. Ríos Ocampo

“…Our microstructure engineering concept demonstrates the evasive repeatable multi-levels employing a single microheater device, which is necessary for robust and energy-efficient reprogrammable phase change photonics in analog processing and computing.…”
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Alterations in functional and structural connectivity in the 6-OHDA-induced Parkinsonian rat model by Shuyi Zhu, Shuyi Zhu, Maurizio Bergamino, Alberto Fuentes, Ivette M. Sandoval, David J. Marmion, Christopher Bishop, Fredric P. Manfredsson, Ashley M. Stokes

“…IntroductionParkinson's Disease (PD), the second most common neurodegenerative disorder, is characterized by motor and non-motor symptoms linked to dopaminergic neuron degeneration. …”
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The novel Vogel's approximation method integrated with a random forest algorithm in the vibration analysis of a two-directional functionally graded taper porous beam: Assessment by Ravikiran Chintalapudi, Geetha Narayanan Kannaiyan, Bridjesh Pappula, Seshibe Makgato

“…A functionally graded material is a class of composite materials characterized by gradual variations in composition and microstructure, which further induces the respective changes in the material properties. …”
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Effect of Nb0.5 and Mo0.75 addition on in-vitro corrosion and wear resistance of high-speed laser metal deposited Al0.3CrFeCoNi high-entropy alloy coatings by Burak Dikici, Thomas Lindner, Thomas Lampke, Thomas Grund, Asli Gunay Bulutsuz

“…Additionally, the coating's stable microstructure and effective formation of a protective passive layer contributed to its enhanced performance.…”
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Statistical Normalization of Mechanical Properties of Natural Date Palm Biofibers Using the Box-Cox Transformation by Mokhtar Benarioua, Salah Amroune, Hassan Alshahrani, Ahmed Belaadi, Amina Hachaichi, Ibrahim M. H. Alshaikh, Mohamad Barhm, Khalissa Saada

“…Characterizing the mechanical behavior of natural fibers presents unique statistical challenges. …”
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Recycled newspaper cellulose based colorimetric sensor of biogenic amines for food spoilage indication by Atitiya Saedan, Tatiya Siripongpreda, Nadnudda Rodthongkum, Sarute Ummartyotin

“…Thermogravimetric analysis reported that the purified cellulose was thermally stable at the room temperature. The microstructure of cellulose showed random orientation of fiber with air-instituted in between, confirmed by scanning electron microscopy and laser confocal microscopy. …”
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MXene and Fe3O4 decorated g-C3N4 incorporated high flexible hybrid polymer composite for enhanced electrical conductivity, EMI shielding and thermal conductivity by Ankur Katheria, Palash Das, Jasomati Nayak, Baidyanath Roy, Aparajita Pal, Shovan Biswas, Narayan Ch. Das

“…The EMI shielding effectiveness (SE), electrical conductivity, microstructure and thermal conductivity of the composites were systematically characterized using various techniques. …”
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Improving Ballistic Resistance of Armor Steel by FCAW with Hardfacing Alloys of Fe–Mo–Mn–B–C System by Prysyazhnyuk Pavlo, Biały Witold, Bembenek Michał, Panchuk Vitalii, Medvid Iuliia, Duriagina Zoia, Romanyshyn Taras, Vytvytskyi Vasyl

“…Single-layer (~3 mm) hardfacings were deposited on 6 mm armor plates using an automated hardfacing device, and subsequently characterized with respect to their microstructure, phase composition, and ballistic performance. …”
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Titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanoparticles as carriers of Polygonum cuspidatum root hydroalcoholic extract: physicochemical, structural, and anticancer properties by Gabriela Fletes-Vargas, Rogelio Rodríguez-Rodríguez, Gabriel Luna-Bárcenas, Oscar A. González-Vargas, Alejandro Pérez-Larios, Hugo Espinosa-Andrews

“…Abstract In this study, we developed titanium dioxide nanoparticles loaded with polyphenols from a hydroalcoholic extract of Polygonum cuspidatum (TiO2NPs-loaded EPc), and characterized their physicochemical properties, microstructure, and anticancer properties. …”
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PHASE ANALYSIS AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF B2O3-ADDED ZIRCON CERAMICS SINTERED AT 1300 °C by Fikriyatul Azizah Su'ud, Suminar Pratapa, Musyarofah Musyarofah

“…The phase composition, density and microstructure were characterized using X-ray diffraction (XRD), densimeter and Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM), respectively. …”
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A quasi-in-situ EBSD study on mechanical response and twin variant selection of a hot-rolled AZ31 magnesium alloy by Huicong Chen, Chenwei Shao, Lijun Wang, Hao Chen, Yu Zou

“…These findings advance the fundamental understanding of the twin variant selection and its implications for the microstructure-property relationship in magnesium alloys for structural applications.…”
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Corrosion Resistance of Ti/Cr Gradient Modulation Period Nanomultilayer Coatings Prepared by Magnetron Sputtering on 7050 Aluminum Alloy by Kang Chen, Tao He, Xiangyang Du, Alexey Vereschaka, Catherine Sotova, Yang Ding, Jian Li

“…The cross-sectional microstructure of the coatings was characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), while their mechanical and corrosion properties were systematically evaluated through nanoindentation and electrochemical measurements. …”
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Temperature-induced corrosion of the TRIGA 2000 research reactor tank liner in long-term normal operation by Veri Trisnawan, Prasetyo Basuki, Hakimul Wafda, Yayat Supriyatna, Djoko Hadi Prajitno, Maykel Manawan, Roziq Himawan, Deddy Kurniadi

“…The work focuses on correlating oxide layer formation with operational temperature distribution, employing visual, mechanical, and microstructural analyses to characterize degradation mechanisms. …”
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Highly coherent two-color laser and its application for low-noise microwave generation by Bibo He, Jiachuan Yang, Fei Meng, Jialiang Yu, Chenbo Zhang, Qi-Fan Yang, Yani Zuo, Yige Lin, Zhangyuan Chen, Zhanjun Fang, Xiaopeng Xie

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