Simultaneous enhancement of piezoelectricity and temperature stability in Pb(Ni1/3Nb2/3)O3–PbZrO3–PbTiO3 piezoelectric ceramics via Sm-modification by Kai Li, Shan Cong, Lang Bian, Zhenting Zhao, Jie Wu, Junfeng Zhao, Duoduo Zhang, Haijuan Mei, Enwei Sun, Xudong Qi, Weiping Gong, Bin Yang

“…The development of piezoelectric ceramics characterized by both large piezoelectric response and high-temperature stability is imperative for the advancement of practical electromechanical devices. …”
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On the Stability of Graphene-Based Aqueous Dispersions and Their Performance in Cement Mortar by Teresa Gerace, Sebastiano Candamano, Simone Bartucci, Carlo Poselle Bonaventura, Alfonso Policicchio, Raffaele Giuseppe Agostino, Milena Marroccoli, Antonio Telesca, Mariano Davoli, Andrea Scarcello, Lorenzo S. Caputi, Daniela Pacilè

“…Field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM) was also employed to characterize the microstructure of pristine graphene-based nanomaterials and their inclusion within the cement matrix. …”
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Preparation of temperature-controlled salt storage materials and application in ultra-thin friction course by Yixue Shang, Peng Guo, Junfeng Gao, Yunxia Feng, Yuhong Luo, Yuanzhao Chen, Yang Liu, Feng Wang

“…Hence, this study used the temperature-controlled salt-controlled-release deicer (SCD) to prepare and characterize SAUTFC. The microstructure and properties of SCD were investigated. …”
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Transport of Hydrogen Through Anion Exchange Membranes in Water Electrolysis by Andre Klinger, Oscar Strobl, Hannes Michaels, Michael Kress, Nemanja Martic, Anna Maltenberger, Benjamin Britton, Andrew Belletti, Rüdiger‐A. Eichel, Guenter Schmid

“…The model indicates that modifying the membrane's microstructure has a more pronounced effect on the gas crossover than altering the swollen thickness. …”
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Quantum melting of generalized electron crystal in twisted bilayer MoSe2 by Qi Jun Zong, Haolin Wang, Qi Zhang, Xinle Cheng, Yangchen He, Qiaoling Xu, Ammon Fischer, Kenji Watanabe, Takashi Taniguchi, Daniel A. Rhodes, Lede Xian, Dante M. Kennes, Angel Rubio, Geliang Yu, Lei Wang

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Identifying brain degeneration patterns in early-stage Parkinson’s disease: a multimodal MRI study by Zihao Zhu, Jiaqi Wen, Xiaojie Duanmu, Weijin Yuan, Qianshi Zheng, Tao Guo, Chenqing Wu, Haoting Wu, Cheng Zhou, Qingze Zeng, Jianmei Qin, Jingjing Wu, Jingwen Chen, Yuelin Fang, Bingting Zhu, Yaping Yan, Jun Tian, Baorong Zhang, Minming Zhang, Xiaojun Guan, Xiaojun Xu

“…We assessed cortical morphology, white matter microstructure, and subcortical iron metabolism using multimodal magnetic resonance imaging and employed clustering techniques to identify subtypes. …”
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Synergistic enhancement of SERS and superhydrophobicity on Si micropatterns fabricated with two-beam laser interference lithography by Sadaf Saeed, Mohamed Hassan Eisa, Ali Zia, Kinza Arshad

“…Additionally, the microstructured surface ensures superhydrophobicity, prevents contamination, and enhances the stability and reproducibility of SERS measurements. …”
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Strain rebound and inhomogeneity in glass-to-metal seals: Radial vs axial strain evolution by Keqian Gong, Zheng Liu, Zifeng Song, Chao Zhou, Zhangjing Shi, Siyue Nie, Weisong Zhou, He Yan, Zhichun Fan, Yong Zhang

“…Despite extensive studies on residual stress/strain in sealing glass, critical gaps remain in decoupling directional strains and understanding their in situ evolution during the cooling process, especially with respect to their microstructural origins. This study employs advanced fiber Bragg grating (FBG) in situ monitoring to decouple and independently analyze radial and axial strain evolution, providing novel insights into the mechanical anisotropy of sealing glass. …”
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Green synthesis of eco-friendly bioplastics from Chlorella and Lithothamnion algae for safe and sustainable solutions for food packaging by Hussien Nahed Ahmed, Salah Al-Deen Maria Kamaluldeen, Al-zahrani Muzun Saeed, Alwathnani Shahad Fehaid, Al-Sahli Rana Yahya, Albunyusi Shatha Ruddah, Al-Humayani Shahad Salem, Alharthi Samar Salman, Almutairi Mathael Faleh, Algethami Fawz Fahad, Alqurashi Shouq Mohammed

“…SEM images show an irregular surface due to ridges and grooves in the microstructure of the bioplastic films. EDX analysis shows large carbon and oxygen contents due to starch in bioplastic films. …”
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Ti3C2Tx MXene‐Zirconium Diboride Based Ultra‐High Temperature Ceramics by Srinivasa Kartik Nemani, Nicola Gilli, Steven Goldy, Ankit Kumar, Yooran Im, Austin J. Vorhees, Brian C. Wyatt, Nithin Chandran BS, Nikhilesh Chawla, Garritt J. Tucker, Laura Silvestroni, Babak Anasori

“…The presence of MXene also facilitates the formation of a core–shell microstructure, where (Zr,Ti)B2 shells encapsulate ZrB₂ cores, with arrays of dislocations observed at the core–shell interface. …”
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Process optimization of gravity sand casting process for thin-walled castings of Al–7Si-0.5 Mg alloy using a coupled simulation-experiment method by Zhijie Guo, Dong-Rong Liu, Hongyu Bao, Zhenpeng Pu, Yicheng Feng, Erjun Guo

“…High pouring temperature accelerates the gas absorption and causes the formation of coarse microstructure, finally resulting in the occurrence of gas pore and shrinkage porosity. …”
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Strategies to enhance thermoelectric performance: Review by Lydia Rathnam, Surabhi Suresh Nair, Arnab Ganguly, Nirpendra Singh, Gobind Das

“…Nanostructuring techniques profoundly impact thermoelectric performance by tailoring the material's microstructure, leading to enhanced carrier scattering, reduced thermal conductivity, and improved electrical transport, thereby opening up promising avenues for high-efficiency thermoelectric applications. …”
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Electroless nickel-phosphorus amorphous alloy coating as effective barrier for hydrogen permeation and corrosion protection by Chongchong Li, Kaipeng Zhang, Min Fang, Yiming Sun, Yue Chang, Li Fang, Xiangqian Wei, Renying Liu, Zean Zhang

“…The coating was deposited on 16Mn substrate using the electroless plating technique. The microstructure and chemical composition of the coatings were systematically characterized using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS), and X-ray diffraction (XRD). …”
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Effect of double aging treatment on the tribological properties of 15-5PH coating on 17-4PH stainless steel by laser cladding by Hongxi Chen, Yanbin Du, Qiang Liang, Wensheng Ma, Jian Tu

“…The effects of both the first and second aging processes on the phase, microstructure, microhardness, and wear resistance of the cladded layer are investigated. …”
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Fiber-assisted nanoparticle tracking analysis meets nanorheology: a novel approach for probing viscoelastic properties at the nanoscale by Wieduwilt Torsten, Geisler Hannah, Förster Ronny, Lorenz Adrian, Schmidt Markus A.

“…The FaNTA system consists of a custom-designed microstructured antiresonant fiber, a dedicated optical setup, and sophisticated data processing including image analysis and statistical filtering, enabling precise determination of the hydrodynamic diameter and thus the local viscosity. …”
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Physicochemical Properties and Low-Temperature Sulfur Fixation Patterns of Fly Ash from a Biomass Power Plant by Jun Zhang, Peng Zhang, Jie Zhou, Bo Zhao, Ansheng Wei, Liqiang Zhang

“…The physicochemical properties, surface morphology, and microstructure of fly ash generated by a typical biomass power plant in the Shandong area of China were characterized using X-ray fluorescence spectrometry (XRF), X-ray diffraction (XRD), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS). …”
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A comprehensive report of the clinical and mutational profiles of 30 Iranian malignant infantile osteopetrosis patients by Akbar Amirfiroozy, Maryam Naghinejad, Azim Rezamand, Hamid Farhangi, Zahra Golchehre, Hossein Jalali, Mohammad Taheri, Mohammad Keramatipour

“…Osteopetrosis is a group of genetically and clinically diverse inherited disorders characterized by an increase in bone density. The main known cause is an abnormality in the development or function of osteoclasts. …”
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Additively manufactured fine-grained Al–Fe–Cu-Sc-Zr alloy with resistance to brittleness under high temperature by Qianyu Shi, Jibing Chen, Junsheng Chen, Yueting Wang, Xizhen Xia, Ruidi Li

“…The optimal composition ratio was obtained by comparing the formed structures and properties, and then the phase composition, microstructure, precipitation distribution and mechanical properties were characterized and analyzed at high temperature. …”
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Optimization of Flaxseed Meal Protein Extraction Process and Study of Protein Structure and Functional Properties by Tingting LUO, Jingjing LI, Haiyue HU, Yajun HE, Yuzhuo LI, Lingxuan ZHAO, Lina WANG, Chen YANG, Jianming WANG

“…The structure of FPI was characterized, and the functional properties of FPI was analyzed. …”
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Osteoporosis: Causes, Mechanisms, Treatment and Prevention: Role of Dietary Compounds by Kristine Stromsnes, Cristian Martinez Fajardo, Silvana Soto-Rodriguez, Erika Ria Ulrika Kajander, Remus-Iulian Lupu, Monica Pozo-Rodriguez, Balma Boira-Nacher, Maria Font-Alberich, Marcos Gambini-Castell, Gloria Olaso-Gonzalez, Maria-Carmen Gomez-Cabrera, Juan Gambini

“…Osteoporosis is a chronic disease that is characterized by a loss of bone density, which mainly affects the microstructure of the bones due to a decrease in bone mass, thereby making them more fragile and susceptible to fractures. …”
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