The influence of thermal tempering on the fracture resistance, surface microstructure, elemental surface composition, and phase analysis of four heat-pressed lithia-based glass cer... by Khaled Nasser, Amr EL-Etreby, Soha Osama Nabih

“…Abstract Background This in-vitro study aimed to evaluate the impact of thermal tempering and ceramic type on the fracture resistance, surface microstructure, elemental surface composition and phase analysis of four heat-pressed glass ceramics. …”
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Study of municipal solid waste incinerator bottom ash (MSWIBA) and coal fly ash (CFA) applied to concrete pavement bricks: Mechanical properties, microstructure, durability by Yudong Zhang, Yuzhen Li, Huifang Zhang, Zhenwei Jiang, Yuhong Huang, Fan Jia, Ziyang Zong

“…To conserve natural resources and promote resource recycling, this study investigates the use of MSWIBA with a particle size of 1.18–2.36 mm to replace river sand of 0 %, 10 %, 20 %, 30 %, and 40 %,CFA to replace cement of 0 %, 5 %, 10 %, 15 %, and 20 % in concrete pavement bricks to determine the optimal substitution rates. The study evaluates the mechanical properties, microstructure, and durability (freeze-thaw resistance, sulfate resistance, and heavy metal leaching) of concrete pavement bricks samples to identify the optimal replacement levels for maximizing their utility. …”
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Effect of Y2O3 content on microstructure and mechanical properties of ODS Ti–6Al–4V alloys fabricated by in situ atomization and SPS by Hyeon-Tae Im, Ryun-Ho Kwak, Sung-Min Park, Chang-Soo Park, Hyung-Ki Park

“…In this study, the microstructure and mechanical properties of oxide dispersion strengthened (ODS) Ti–6Al–4V (Ti64) alloys fabricated via in situ gas atomization and spark plasma sintering (SPS) were investigated. …”
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Investigation on effects of sludge and limestone in sustainable infrastructure: From performance optimization to carbon reduction by Xiaodong Zhang, Jun Yang, Ming Sun, Ying Su, Changchun Li, Shuanghong Ge, Chunmei Liu, Lei Yang, Fengxia Xu, Jiayang Zhang, Sinan Ouyang

“…Through advanced techniques such as SEM, XRD, and thermodynamic simulations, the hydration mechanisms and microstructural evolution are comprehensively explained. …”
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Experimental Study on the Strength Characteristics of Modified Guilin Red Clay by Wenwu Chen, Zhigao Xie, Jiguang Chen, Mengyao Hong, Xiaobo Wang, Haofeng Zhou, Bai Yang

“…Consolidation undrained triaxial tests and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) were employed to evaluate the strength characteristics and microstructural changes in modified clay specimens with varying dosages. …”
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Preparing an Entry For The Turkish Learner's Dictionary by Mehmet Gürlek

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MICROSCOPICAL EXPLORATION OF POND ASH-INDUCED COMPRESSED INTERLOCKING BRICKS by Gaurav Udgata, Kaliprasanna Sethy, Amaresh Tripathy, Kirtikanta Sahoo, Dipti Ranjan Biswal

“…To counter this issue this study evaluates the compressive strength and microstructural characteristics of pond ash-induced compressed interlocking bricks made using fly ash, pond ash, quarry dust, and varying amounts of lime and cement. …”
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Effect of Steam Explosion Pretreatment on Nutritional and Antioxidant Properties of Rapeseed Oil by HUANG Ying, ZHENG Chang, ZHOU Qi, LIU Changsheng, LI Wenlin

“…In this study, rapeseed seeds were subjected to steam explosion pretreatment (0.4–1.4 MPa) and then cold-pressed into oil. The microstructures of the untreated and treated seeds were characterized by transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and the quality of rapeseed oil was comprehensively evaluated by measuring fatty acid profiles, functional components, and antioxidant capacity. …”
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Characterization of biocomposite films made from carboxymethyl cellulose, okra mucilage, and black cumin seed (Nigella sativa) oil by Response Surface Methodology by Fariba Shekar, Afshin Javadi, Sodeif Azadmard-Damirchi, hamed hamishehkar

“…FE-SEM analysis revealed that for all films, microstructural irregularities increased with higher concentrations of OM and BSO. …”
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Mechanisms and Strength Characteristics of Bio-based Solidified Lightweight Red Sandstone Residual Soil by WEN Shu-jie, XU Chang-yi, HUANG Xiang, HUANG Ying-hao, FU He-lin

“…Solidified lightweight red sandstone soil samples with EPS contents ranging from 0% to 1.125% were prepared. The internal microstructure of the modified red sandstone residual soil was analyzed using X-ray diffraction (XRD) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). …”
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Crack of a helicopter main rotor actuator attachment: failure analysis and lessons learned by L. Allegrucci, F. De Paolis, A. Coletta, M. Bernabei

“…Finally, the hydrogen content of the material was evaluated by the total hydrogen analysis. Microstructural and technological alloy characteristics were verified as well by using metallographic microscopy and hardness testing of the material.Macroscopic fracture surfaces evidences were characterized by the lack of any significant plastic deformations and by the presence of symmetry compared to the servo actuator axis. …”
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Experimental and Numerical Investigation on Mechanical Properties of Large-Diameter Metallurgically Clad Pipes by Feng Wang, Yanan Gao, Zhiguo Hu, Shuo Yang, Zhenying Cui, Rui Fu, Lin Yuan

“…Uniaxial tensile testing with digital image correlation reveals uniform deformation between the base and clad layers until interfacial failure initiates at an average strain threshold of 34.17%. Microstructural characterization shows continuous metallurgical bonding, with the X65 layer exhibiting polygonal ferrite and bainitic phases, contrasting with the austenitic equiaxed grain structure of Alloy625. …”
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Multiscale insights into temperature effects on the sliding wear of a martensitic stainless steel by Ziqiao Gong, Xujia Wang, Ling Li, Kun Zhang, Shijia Yu, JiaQi Li, Zhenbin Cai, Qubo He, Weiyi Chou, Zhao Shen

“…The effects of temperature on wear resistance, microstructural changes, and wear mechanisms were evaluated through measurements of coefficient of friction (COF), wear rate, wear scar morphology, and oxide layer characteristics. …”
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X-ray tomo-ptychography of single micrometric carbon and basalt fibres by M. Ducousso, J. Rinkel, W. Boutu, F. Jenson, J. Pérez, P. Margerit, N. Quaglia, E. Heriprë, J.P. Marquez Costa, L. Courapied

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Nonreciprocal propagation of spin waves in a bilayer magnonic waveguide based on yttrium-iron garnet films by S. A. Odintsov, E. H. Lock, E. N. Beginin, A. V. Sadovnikov

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The roles of La content on the microstructure, corrosion resistance and discharge behavior of as-extruded Mg–6Al–3Pb alloy bars: Actual experiments and first-principles calculation... by Yanfu Chai, Pengfei Hua, Yan Zhang, Yuchen Dou, Xukai Ren, Zhiyu Chang, Abbas Saberi, Mehdi Gheisari, Gaolei Xu, Bin Jiang, Qinghang Wang

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Effect of bonding temperature on microstructure and mechanical properties of TLP-bonded Ti-6Al-4V/Inconel 718 joints using BNi2/Cu interlayer by Sepehr Pourmorad Kaleybar, Hamid Khorsand

“…The samples were analyzed for their microstructure and mechanical properties using a range of techniques: optical microscopy (OM), scanning electron microscope (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), microhardness testing, shear strength evaluation, and high-temperature shear tests. …”
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Microstructural Characterization and Mechanical Properties of Ti-6Al-4V Alloy Subjected to Dynamic Plastic Deformation Achieved by Multipass Hammer Forging with Different Forging T... by Xiurong Fang, Jiang Wu, Xue Ou, Fuqiang Yang

“…The results indicate that the forging temperature has a significant effect on morphology and the volume fraction of primary α phase, and the microstructural homogeneity is enhanced after multipass hammer forging. …”
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The effect of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cell-derived extracellular vesicles on bone mineral density and microstructure in osteoporosis: A systematic review and meta-analysis of... by Ying Zhang, Xining Xu, Ximei Ren, Zhenghong Li

“…Bone marrow mesenchymal stem cell-derived extracellular vesicles (BMSC-EVs) have gained widespread attention as a potential therapeutic approach. This study aims to evaluate the effects of BMSC-EVs on bone density, trabecular microstructure, and biomechanical properties in animal models of osteoporosis, providing evidence to support clinical translation and mechanism exploration.…”
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In-situ synthesized WC reinforcement phase on microstructural evolution, toughness and tribological properties of Mo2FeB2-based composite coatings fabricated by laser cladding by Hao Zhang, Yang Zhang

“…The Mo2FeB2 composite coatings with in-situ synthesized WC were fabricated using laser cladding technology onto AISI 1045 steel substrate using pre-placed method. The microstructure and phase were characterized using a field emission scanning electron microscope and X-ray diffractometry. …”
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