Creation of Beta Crystal Structure in Random Polypropylene with the Help of Pimelic Acid-Based Nucleator: the Role of Nucleator Addition Method and the Presence of Isotactic Polypr... by H. Ghorbani, R. Bagheri

“…A transmission optical microscope  was employed to examine the microstructure of the samples. Tensile and impact tests were performed to examine the mechanical behavior of the samples. …”
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Eggshell powder as a mineral source for calcium fortification of brownie by Arman Esmaeili, Mohsen Barzegar, Amir Pouya Ghandehari Yazdi, Amin Karimi

“…Scanning electron microscopy images indicated that ESP influenced the microstructure of the brownies, revealing a more pronounced disruption compared to control and SCC samples. …”
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Sustainable multifunctional biochar-based cementitious composites for carbon sequestration, energy storage, and smart infrastructure applications: A review by Hilal Khan, Zamil Bin Zahid, Fazal Hussain, Junaid Ahmad, Rao Arsalan Khushnood

“…The review covers biochar's impact on flow properties, hydration kinetics, mechanical characteristics, durability performance, and smart functionalities including self-sensing, electromagnetic interference shielding, and energy storage capabilities. Microstructural analyses using advanced characterization techniques reveal the mechanisms underlying biochar's effects on cement matrix development. …”
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Time series analysis of ex-vivo ischemia-reperfused heart using Q-space imaging by Genki Ichihara, Junichi Hata, Daisuke Nakashima, Kyohei Daigo, Kazuhisa Sugai, Yuji Iwasawa, Motoaki Sano, Masaya Nakamura, Hideyuki Okano, Kazuki Sato, Yoshinori Katsumata

“…Abstract In the evaluation of myocardial infarction, cardiac MRI remains problematic in terms of sensitivity and quantitativeness. …”
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Experimental investigation on gas permeability characteristics and durability aspects of concrete with construction joint by Yun-Kyung Lee, Ji-Hyun Kim, Chul-Woo Chung, Hojae Lee, Do-Gyeum Kim, Eun-A. Seo

“…This study was designed to address this knowledge gap by performing experimental investigation on mechanical property, gas permeability, chloride ion penetration, and carbonation of concrete with construction joint. Microstructural observation around the construction joint was performed, and the effect of gauze used to reinforce construction joint was evaluated. …”
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Effect of Amorphous Si₃N₄ Nanoparticles on the Infrared Transmittance of α-Al₂O₃ by Mahdi Darabi, Ehsan Mohammad Sharifi, Reza Vafaie, Akbar Eshaghi, Mohammad Reza Loghman Estraki

“…The microstructural and optical characteristics of the samples were then analyzed using X-ray diffraction, field emission scanning electron microscopy and infrared spectroscopy.Results: The findings indicated that the incorporation of Si3N4 nanoparticles (0.1 wt%) and a dispersing agent (2 wt%) led to an enhancement in infrared transmittance, with a maximum achieved of 85% within the 5–6 µm wavelength range. …”
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An investigation of the effect of cryo-cooling on natural frequency and wear properties of ageable Al alloys by Arslan Rıdvan, Atlihan Gökmen, Aksöz Sinan

“…Pin on disc test equipment was utilized to observe the wear performance of the Al alloys and field emission scanning electron microscope was used to go in depth about microstructural evaluations. For the determination of the natural frequency of the Al alloys designed with different tapered angles from 0° to 1°, vibration test equipment was used. …”
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CFD and Statistical Analysis of the Impact of Surface Physical Parameters on the Thermal Resistance of Layered Partitions in ETICS Systems by Arkadiusz Urzędowski, Andrzej Sachajdak, Arkadiusz Syta, Jacek Zaburko

“…In the article, the authors attempted to analyze the impact of such materials factors as surface emissivity, surface roughness, air gap thickness, and type of concrete on heat transport in the microstructure of vertical multilayer building walls. …”
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Upcycling waste glass bottles as a binder within engineered cementitious composites (ECCs): Experimental investigation and environmental impact assessment by Avik Kumar Das, Jiacheng Xiao

“…GP-ECC and SBM-GP-ECC mixes achieved notable reductions in CO2 (∼8–10 %) emission and costs other ecological impacts, but such effects is a function of the location outperforming normal concrete and GP-concrete by up to 100x in tensile and durability properties. By systematically evaluating mechanical, rheological, durability, and microstructural properties, this study establishes a robust foundation for future research and practical deployment of GP-marine ECCs derived from waste materials, contributing to circular economy strategies and the development of cleaner, high-performance construction materials.…”
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A study of performance characteristics of combined waste polymer enhanced bitumen on hot and warm mix asphaltic concretes by L. O. Salami, I. O. Ameen, M. A. Tijani, M. A. Kareem, A. A. Bello

“…Marshall quotient and Microstructural properties of the HMA and WMA concrete samples were evaluated. …”
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Comparative Analysis on Carbon Mitigation by High-Temperature Lithium Adsorption Systems by Hong Du, Jiaqi Ruan, Yunlin Li, Changlei Qin

“…Phase composition and microstructural analysis identify lithium carbonate and metal oxides as primary products, and microstructural sintering was observed during cycling. …”
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Quantitative and Computational Spinal Imaging in Neurodegenerative Conditions and Acquired Spinal Disorders: Academic Advances and Clinical Prospects by Mary Clare McKenna, Jana Kleinerova, Alan Power, Angela Garcia-Gallardo, Ee Ling Tan, Peter Bede

“…<b>Conclusions:</b> Quantitative spinal cord imaging studies have demonstrated the feasibility to reliably appraise structural, microstructural, diffusivity, and metabolic spinal cord alterations. …”
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MICROMECHANICAL CHARACTERIZATION OF CEMENT PASTE MODIFIED BY NANOCLAYS by Vojtěch Zacharda, Jiří Němeček

“…This work deals with the comparison of micromechanical properties and microstructure of cement pastes with additives used in concrete to reduce the lateral pressure on the formwork. …”
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Microscopic pore combination type identification of tight sandstone reservoir based on improved swin transformer architecture by Zhenyu Pang, Zhicong Chen, Sijie Lu, Zhenbo Cai, Yuqing Lu, Mengting Peng

“…These findings indicate that the SwinLSC model effectively addresses the generalization deficiencies of conventional approaches in recognizing microstructural features in cast thin section imagery. …”
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Colloidal Nanosilica Effect on the Properties and Durability of Coir Reinforced Cement Brick by M. H. S. Hisham Shah, C. C. Lee, M. Zamzuri, V. Vijayan

“…The impact of nanosilica on the properties and microstructure of cement-based products has lately attracted a lot of attention. …”
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Ladle Furnace Slag as a Partial Cement Substitute in Mortars with Water-Retaining Admixtures by Everton de Freitas Cordova de Souza, Tayná Fracão da Silva, Eduardo Freire Mariano, Marcele Soares, Mylena Alves de Castro, Gisleiva Cristina dos Santos Ferreira

“…The mortars followed a 1:6 (binder:aggregate) ratio, and the tests evaluated their properties in the fresh and hardened state, such as the water retention and mechanical properties, along with microstructure characterization to investigate the effects of the binder blends. …”
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Sustainable engineered geopolymer composites incorporating recycled waste rubber as full replacement of fine aggregates by Feihong Wan, Yutao Guo, Miaozi Zheng, Binbin Li, Ahmed Y. Elghazouli

“…A detailed experimental evaluation is conducted in this study through mechanical testing, microstructural characterisation, and life cycle assessment (LCA), for understanding the fundamental performance of RU-EGCs. …”
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Distortion correction of diffusion weighted MRI without reverse phase-encoding scans or field-maps. by Kurt G Schilling, Justin Blaber, Colin Hansen, Leon Cai, Baxter Rogers, Adam W Anderson, Seth Smith, Praitayini Kanakaraj, Tonia Rex, Susan M Resnick, Andrea T Shafer, Laurie E Cutting, Neil Woodward, David Zald, Bennett A Landman

“…Diffusion magnetic resonance images may suffer from geometric distortions due to susceptibility induced off resonance fields, which cause geometric mismatch with anatomical images and ultimately affect subsequent quantification of microstructural or connectivity indices. State-of-the art diffusion distortion correction methods typically require data acquired with reverse phase encoding directions, resulting in varying magnitudes and orientations of distortion, which allow estimation of an undistorted volume. …”
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Investigating the Oxidation Resistance of HfCZrCTiC Composite at 1200 °C: The Role of Nano Carbon Black and Silicon by Shahroukh Malae Hezarvandi, Zohre Balak

“…The oxidation process was carried out using differential thermal analysis (DTA) and thermal gravimetry analysis (TGA) at a temperature of 1200 °C. Microstructural evaluation and phase identification were done using a scanning electron microscope and X-ray diffraction.Results: The results showed that the weight changes for HfZrTi, HfZrTi-C.Bn, HfZrTi-Si and HfZrTi-C.Bn-Si samples were obtained to be 13.5%, 16.9%, 12.9%, and 7%, respectively. …”
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Elucidation of novel, alternative, fiber-reinforced iron-based pozzolanic composites as SCMs by Hafiz Muhammad Nadir, Ash Ahmed, Ikram Moshi

“…The sulfate testing evaluated the durability of NAFRIC SCMs formulated in a 1:2:3 ratio better than cement concrete control mix with a 1:1:3 ratio. …”
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