Optimized design of ultra-high performance concrete matrix based on multifactor interaction by Yingxue Wang, Shutong Yang, Wanxiu Wu, Zhongke Sun, Zhenhua Ren

“…Subsequently, the test mix proportions were determined according to the specified performance requirements, and end-hooked steel fibers were incorporated into the mixtures to produce UHPC. The thoroughly evaluated optimized UHPC showed enhanced workability, mechanical properties, durability, and microstructural characteristics. …”
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Micro-Mechanism of Strength for Cement-Treated Soil Based on the SEM Experiment: Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis by Liyang Xu, Riqing Xu, Qingfeng Lin, Guohui Feng, Chang Yuan, Zhi Ding

“…Investigating the microstructure of cement-treated soil provides a fundamental understanding of its strength evolution. …”
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Biological control of postharvest spoilage and diseases in apples caused by pathogens, using plant extracts in collaboration with a chitosan-based coating by Samira Shokri, Marzieh Yeganegi, Mahsa Alikord, Alieh Rezagholizade-shirvan

“…To investigate the microstructural changes of chitosan-based (Ch) coatings caused by the addition of free extract (Ex), analyses of total soluble solids, pH, lesion diameter, and organoleptic properties were conducted. …”
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A Critical Review on the Comparative Assessment of Rare-Earth and Non-Rare-Earth Alloying in Magnesium Alloys by Hafiz Muhammad Rehan Tariq, Muhammad Ishtiaq, Hyun-Hak Kang, Umer Masood Chaudry, Tea-Sung Jun

“…This review critically examines and compares the effects of RE and non-RE alloying elements on the microstructural evolution, corrosion resistance, and strengthening implications of Mg alloys. …”
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Ultrasonic Processing and Its Impact on the Rheology and Physical Stability of Flaxseed Fiber Dispersions by Maria-Carmen Alfaro-Rodríguez, Maria-Carmen Garcia-González, José Muñoz

“…Ultrasonic homogenization is an emerging technique with significant potential to modify the structure and functionality of food ingredients. This study evaluated the effect of ultrasonic homogenization on the rheological behavior and physical stability of aqueous dispersions of flaxseed fiber. …”
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Effect of building direction and heat treatment on the wear behavior of H13 tool steel processed by laser powder bed fusion by Adriel P. Oliveira, Tales Ferreira, Reginaldo T. Coelho, Claudemiro Bolfarini, Piter Gargarella

“…The microstructure of the printed H13 revealed a cellular morphology, characterized by martensite cells enveloped in retained austenite (556HV). …”
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Impact of plasticity and stress history on thermal volume changes in clays by Hamed Hoseini Mighani, Saeed Tourchi, Arash Alimardani Lavasan, Fatemehsadat Hosseini, Janos Szendefy

“…Furthermore, the influence of soil plasticity was pronounced, with high-plasticity clays experiencing greater thermal contraction due to enhanced microstructural rearrangement and mineralogical effects. …”
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Sodium Alginate–Starch Capsules for Enhanced Stability of Metformin in Simulated Gastrointestinal Fluids by Roxana Gheorghita, Ioan-Ovidiu Sirbu, Andrei Lobiuc, Mihai Covasa

“…In vitro testing with simulated gastrointestinal fluids showed that after 1 h, capsules with equal amounts of alginate and starch had a higher swelling ratio and better drug release behavior, despite lower MET entrapment efficiency compared to other formulations. Microstructural analysis revealed stability in simulated gastric fluids and solubility in simulated intestinal fluids, key factors in drug development. …”
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A novel 2-D mathematical modeling to determine LHP to protect the industrial transient heat treatment quenched low carbon steels bar by Abdlmanam S.A. Elmaryami, Amal A.E. Mohamed

“…The model can be used as a guideline to design cooling approach to attain the desired microstructure and mechanical properties, for example, hardness. …”
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Compressive strength and life cycle analysis of green patch repair mortar made by Portland Pozzolan Cement by Astuti Pinta, Firjatullah Daffa, Argenta Ataya Vini, Purnama Adhitya Yoga

“…The addition of pozzolanic materials improved microstructural characteristics, boosting mechanical performance. …”
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Insights into Machining Techniques for Additively Manufactured Ti6Al4V Alloy: A Comprehensive Review by Abdulkadir Mohammed Sambo, Muhammad Younas, James Njuguna

“…The review addresses key aspects of machining Ti6Al4V alloy, including machining parameters, residual stress effects, hardness, microstructural changes, and surface defects introduced during the additive manufacturing (AM) process. …”
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The Effect of Battery Manufacturing under Different Conditions and Its Contribution to CO Emissions by Mufti Reza Aulia Putra, Muhammad Nizam, Bagas Setiawan, Henry Probo Santoso

“…Furthermore, the welding results on the battery produced microstructural defects that led to an increase in CO emissions by 18 ppm and CO₂ emissions by 500 ppm during the 1C charging process until reaching 100%.…”
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Thermal and mechanical performance of concrete pavement dosed with calcined water treatment plant sludge by Thuany Cristine Rieck, Adriana Goulart dos Santos

“…In addition, this study also evaluates the physical and chemical characteristics of the WTP calcined sludge originating from southern Brazil. …”
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Repurposed Waste Linear Low-Density Polyethylene Plastic and Waste Glass in Cement-Less Composite Blocks for Construction Applications by Yusuf Olawale Babatunde, Tareg Abdalla Abdalla, Turki S. Alahmari, Hidaya Namakula

“…Water absorption was <1%, significantly lower than that of cement-based references (>2%), and microstructural analysis confirmed uniform glass dispersion. …”
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Influence of Mechanical and Microscopic Properties of Red Sandstone Modified by Different Solid Waste Materials by Xiangmei Chen, Yongqiang Ren, Baoli Tang, Guohui Yang

“…Additionally, scanning electron microscopy was employed to analyze the microstructural alterations induced by these materials. …”
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Experimental investigation of the properties of collapsible soil stabilized by colloidal silica by Fatemeh Bakhshandeh, Reza Noorzad, Bahram Ta’negonbadi

“…Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) was also conducted to analyze microstructural changes in untreated and CS-treated soils. …”
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Investigation of the Mechanical and Physical Properties of Acidic Pumice Aggregate-Reinforced Lightweight Concrete Under High-Temperature Exposure by Belkis Elyigit, Cevdet Emin Ekinci

“…Additionally, advanced microstructural analyses (e.g., SEM, XRD), fire resistance evaluations at higher temperatures, and the development of hybrid mixes incorporating supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) should be further explored.…”
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Influence of waste glass powder on printability and mechanical properties of 3D printing geopolymer concrete by Zhaoliang Sheng, Binrong Zhu, Jingming Cai, Jinsheng Han, Yamei Zhang, Jinlong Pan

“…Mechanical tests on cured specimens demonstrate a notable increase in compressive and flexural strength with increasing WGP content from 0% to 20%. Microstructural and chemical analyses of the 20% WGP variant reveal a denser morphology and an optimized Si/Al ratio.…”
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Optimizing the Parameters of Spark Plasma Sintering to Enhance the Hardness of MgO/TiC Composites by Sai Ashish Kumar Karanam, R. Rathinam, Pradeep Kumar Mouria, Arnold C. Alguno, Rey Y. Capangpangan, Tariku Achamyeleh, Jose Luis Arias Gonzales, Vijay Kumar Sharma, T. Stephen Livingston

“…The impact of each sintering parameter explores using the analysis of variance-structure and microstructure analysis using XRD and EDS-equipped FE-SEM. …”
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Characterization of Polyurethane Foam Added with Synthesized Acetic and Oleic-modified TiO2Nanocrystals by Caterina Lorusso, Viviana Vergaro, Annagrazia Monteduro, Antonio Saracino, Giuseppe Ciccarella, Paolo Maria Congedo, Barbara Federica Scremin

“…The microstructure of the foam was analysed using scanning electron microscopy (SEM). …”
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