MORPHOLOGICAL CHANGES IN TOOTH DENTIN AT VARIOUS STAGES OF ABRASION AND THEIR IMPACT ON THE CHOICE OF ORTHOPEDIC TREATMENT by Mykola M. Maliuchenko, Petro A. Hasiuk, Anna B. Vorobets, Tetiana I. Dzetsiukh, Dmytro D. Kindiy, Iuriy A. Gasiuk, Pavlo M. Maliuchenko

“…The severity of orthopedic treatment of patients with pathological abrasion of hard dental tissues is due to the progressive development of abrasion, an increase in the free interocclusal space, a decrease in the interalveolar distance and the size of the lower part of the face. The microstructure and microelement composition of hard dental tissues reflect complex processes associated with age-related and pathological conditions in the body. …”
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Intravoxel incoherent motion and diffusion kurtosis imaging for subtype differentiation in salivary gland tumors: a diagnostic performance study by Jinru Yu, Huimin Huang, Jiawen Gao, Han Zhang, Shuo Shao, Ning Zheng

“…Conclusion IVIM and DKI synergistically enhance the preoperative differentiation of SGT subtypes by quantifying tumor microstructure and perfusion. Combined parameters outperform individual metrics, offering a non-invasive tool to guide clinical decision-making.…”
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A Multi-Scale Investigation of Sandy Red Clay Degradation Mechanisms During Wet–Dry Cycles and Their Implications for Slope Stability by Wei Xie, Zhenguo Liu, Zhigang Kong, Lu Jing, Rui Xiao

“…Concurrently, the relative expansion rate (<i>δ_r</i>) and relative shrinkage rate (<i>η_r</i>) gradually declined. (2) At the microscale, wet–dry cycles induced significant changes in the microstructure, characterized by increased particle rounding, disrupted stacked aggregates, altered inter-particle contacts, enlarged and interconnected pores, increased number of pores, and a reduction in clay mineral content. (3) At the mesoscale, cracks initiated and propagated. …”
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Wettability of the Plant Growth Regulator 28-HB on Pepper Leaves at Different Developmental Stages by Xiaoya Dong, Kaiyuan Wang, Zhouming Gao, Cuicui Zhu, Xianping Guan, Baijing Qiu

“…In this study, the wetting behavior of the plant growth regulator 28-homo-brassinolide (28-HB), supplemented with different surfactants, was investigated on the adaxial and abaxial surfaces of pepper leaves at the seedling, early flowering, and fruiting stages. The microstructure of the leaf surface was characterized using an ultra-depth field microscope. …”
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One-Part Alkali-Activated Slag/Fly Ash for Soft Soil Stabilization: Freeze-Thaw Durability Assessment and Mechanism Elucidation by Li Liu, Mengjie Yuan, Xiyao Zheng, Jun Wu

“…Mass loss, unconfined compressive strength (UCS), and pH value were conducted to assess soil deterioration and structural integrity under freeze-thaw conditions. Additionally, microstructure analysis was conducted using scanning electron microscopy with energy dispersive X-ray spectrometry (SEM-EDS) and X-ray diffraction (XRD) to analyze hydration product formation and internal structure characteristics. …”
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Impact of Yttrium Dopant on Physical Properties of Manganese Selenide Nanoparticles synthesized via Spray Pyrolysis for Photovoltaic Applications by Greatman M Onwunyiriuwa, Lebe A Nnanna, Nwamaka I Akpu, Young C Ahameful, Maxwell O Akpu

“…For the morphology result, the addition of yttrium dopant altered the microstructure of undoped MnSe. For undoped MnSe a smooth dense layer was observed while Y-doped MnSe reveals an agglomeration with no defined shape but is also dense. …”
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Enhancing the oxidative stability of flaxseed oil using food-grade O/W Pickering emulsions stabilized by antioxidant-rich cocoa byproduct particles by Ivan Chóez-Guaranda, Yohanna Mosi-Roa, Manuel Chacón-Fuentes, Karla Garrido-Miranda, Mauricio Opazo-Navarrete, Jonathan Coronel-León, César Burgos-Díaz

“…O/W Pickering emulsions were then prepared by microfluidization using various concentrations of CBS particles (0.5–5 % w/w) and characterized in terms of droplet size, microstructure, and physical and oxidative stability. …”
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Development of 3D interconnected heterogeneous high-entropy alloy composites with enhanced multifunctionality via liquid metal dealloying by Munsu Choi, Gang Hee Gu, Jongun Moon, Jae Wung Bae, Hidemi Kato, Seung Zeon Han, Hyoung Seop Kim, Yongseok Choi, Soo-Hyun Joo

“…These results highlight the potential of LMD to help achieve multifunctionality in HEA systems via the formation of heterogeneous microstructures.…”
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Performance Evaluation of Image Super-Resolution for Cavity Detection in Irradiated Materials by John Olamofe, Lijun Qian, Kevin G. Field

“…One of the promising solutions to accelerate the understanding of swelling is the development of machine learning tools for accelerated characterization of irradiated microstructures, focusing on cavities which contribute to a materials swelling response. …”
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Fabrication of Hyaluronan-Poly(vinylphosphonic acid)-Chitosan Hydrogel for Wound Healing Application by Dang Hoang Phuc, Nguyen Thi Hiep, Do Ngoc Phuc Chau, Nguyen Thi Thu Hoai, Huynh Chan Khon, Vo Van Toi, Nguyen Dai Hai, Bui Chi Bao

“…A new hydrogel made of hyaluronan, poly(vinylphosphonic acid), and chitosan (HA/PVPA/CS hydrogel) was fabricated and characterized to be used for skin wound healing application. …”
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A Solution‐Based Deposition Method Enabling Pigment Blue Edible Electrochemical Transistors by Alessandro Luzio, Fabrizio M. Ferrarese, Matteo Butti, Alberto D. Scaccabarozzi, Bojan Petrović, Sanja Kojić, Goran Stojanović, Simone Fiorini Granieri, Shubham Tanwar, Adrica Kyndiah, Mario Caironi

“…This study presents a simple and cost‐effective method for producing solution‐processed CuPc films characterized by a unique porous microstructure that facilitates efficient volumetric ion uptake and mixed ionic‐electronic conductivity in electrolyte‐gated devices. …”
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Impact of voxel size on microCT morphometric analysis of the pumpkin toadlet by Caio Sorrentino dos Santos, Olga Oliveira Araujo, Hugo da Costa Romberg Júnior, Tâmara Porfíro Teixeira, Luan Ferreira Bastos, Alessandra Silveira Machado, Davi Ferreira Oliveira, Sérgio Furtado dos Reis, Ricardo Tadeu Lopes

“…X-ray microcomputed tomography is a nondestructive imaging technique which allows the visualization and analysis of internal microstructures of various samples, and has been applied on the study of these animals, enabling thorough description and characterization of new species. …”
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Hydrothermal treatment of spark plasma sintered FeSiBCCr/Ni0.5Co0.5Fe2O4 soft magnetic composites for enhanced magnetic performance by Yukang Bao, Shuhan Lu, Tong Liu, Yue Chi, Jingjing Zhang, Hongli Wang, Minggang Wang, Zhankui Zhao

“…This study involves coating FeSiBCCr powders with a layer of Fe(OH)3-Ni(OH)2-Co(OH)2, followed by spark plasma sintering and hydrothermal treatment to transform the insulating layer into Ni0.5Co0.5Fe2O4, thereby fabricating FeSiBCCr/Ni0.5Co0.5Fe2O4 SMCs. The SMCs were characterized in terms of surface morphology, microstructure, composition, and magnetic properties before and after hydrothermal treatment. …”
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Acute dentate nucleus deep brain stimulation modulates corticomotor excitability in chronic stroke survivors by Xin Li, Kenneth B. Baker, Kyle O'Laughlin, Yin-Liang Lin, Kelsey Baker, Robert Chen, Jacqueline Chen, Andre G. Machado, Ela B. Plow

“…Increases in corticomotor excitability observed with acute DBS were associated with higher microstructural integrity of ipsilesional corticospinal tract (r > 0.70, p < 0.017) and dentato-thalamo-cortical pathways (ρ > 0.69, p < 0.022). …”
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Functionally graded materials of SS316L and IN625 manufactured by direct metal deposition by Dev Singh D., Arjula Suresh, Raji Reddy A.

“…This is due to the mixed presence of coarser and fine columnar grains and equiaxed grain microstructures. Based on the analysis of variance, scan velocity had a more significant effect on UTS and powder feed rate on micro-hardness. …”
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ANALISA PENGARUH REDUKSI TERMAL TERHADAP KERUSAKAN STRUKTUR (STRUCTURAL-DISORDER) PADA LAPISAN TIPIS GRAPHENE OXIDE TEREDUKSI by Biaunik Niski Kumila, ChuanPu Liu

“…The presence of defects was characterized by Raman spectroscopy while the material’s microstructure was characterized by SEM (Scanning Electron Microscope). …”
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Gas Barrier Properties of Organoclay-Reinforced Polyamide 6 Nanocomposite Liners for Type IV Hydrogen Storage Vessels by Dávid István Kis, Pál Hansághy, Attila Bata, Nándor Nemestóthy, Péter Gerse, Ferenc Tajti, Eszter Kókai

“…SEM images revealed significant OMMT agglomeration, and DSC analysis confirmed reduced crystallinity, indicating that despite the excellent barrier performance, the compromised microstructure may negatively impact mechanical reliability, showing PA6/OMMT-1 wt. % to be the most balanced candidate combining both mechanical integrity and hydrogen impermeability for Type IV COPV liners.…”
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Utilisation of Bayer red mud for high-performance geopolymer: Competitive roles of different activators by Zhiping Li, Haifeng Dong, Xiushao Zhao, Kai Wang, Xiaojian Gao

“…The hydration products and the microstructure of the RM-based geopolymers were characterized using XRD, FTIR, and SEM-EDS analysis to reveal the reaction mechanism. …”
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Evaluation of thermal properties of CuCrFeV (Ti, Ta, W, Mo) for nuclear fusion applications by A. Rodríguez-López, B. Savoini, M.A. Monge, A. Galatanu, M. Galatanu

“…The alloys were produced by arc melting and their microstructure and mechanical properties were previously characterized by XRD, SEM, and Vickers hardness measurements. …”
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Alcohol-induced bone loss driven by dysregulated spatial distribution of gut microbiota and PGD2-IL17 pathway-mediated osteoclast activation by Haoyu Guo, Haoyu Guo, Yujing Bi, Gongzi Zhang, Shicheng Luo, Xiaopeng Jia, Xiaopeng Jia, Ruifu Yang, Ye Peng, Lihai Zhang

“…IntroductionAlcohol-induced damage to bone microstructure leads to alcoholic osteoporosis (AOP). …”
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