Rate-dependent inelastic deformation of Slochteren sandstone: implication for reservoir compaction in the Groningen gas field by Takahiro Shinohara, Berend A. Verberne, Christopher J. Spiers, Johannes. H. P. de Bresser, Suzanne J. T. Hangx

“…The mechanical data, complemented by microstructural analysis, suggest that subcritical cracking, coupled with grain rearrangement, was the dominant mechanism causing inelastic deformation under triaxial and uniaxial strain conditions. …”
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Experimental Study on Silt Stabilization Using Alkali-activated Rice Husk Ash Geopolymer by XU Hong, WANG Xu, CHEN Wei, ZHANG Yue-lin, LI Bo-han

“…X-ray diffraction (XRD) was used to analyze the composition of hydration products, and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) was employed to characterize the microstructural evolution, systematically revealing the “activation-cementation-strengthening” mechanism.…”
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High temperature effects on fatigue performance and crack initiation mechanisms of 316LN stainless steel for nuclear power pipelines by JianNeng Zheng, JunChao Hu, YueHui Jiang, QingYuan Wang, Kun Yang

“…Moreover, its microstructural features and fatigue crack nucleation mechanisms were further studied. …”
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Investigate the Mechanical and Tribological Characteristics of Cu- Al2O3- Gr Composite via Stir Route by Radha Krishnan Beemaraj, Ragunath Palanichamy

“…Additionally, the wear performance of these composites was evaluated concerning different reinforcement ratios. …”
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Novel potential of low calorie plant burger: Functional turkey meat formulation optimized by replacing quinoa, chia, soy, amaranth and peas as vegetable protein and their influence... by Zeinab Erfanian, Marjan Nouri

“…Optimal formulations including quinoa, soybean and amaranth at levels of 0, 12.5 and 25% developed using response surface methodology with a central composite design, emphasizing texture and overall acceptability and also microstructure analyzed through scanning electron microscopy (SEM). …”
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IMPROVEMENT OF MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF CLAY WITH CALCITE AND SILICA FUME: UNCONFINED COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH by Dian Adiputra Purba, Syahril, Sandy D Sagala

“…The enhancement is attributed to the pozzolanic reaction between the additives and the soil, forming calcium silicate hydrate (CSH) and strengthening the soil's microstructure. The findings indicate that calcite and silica fume effectively improve soil stability, offering a promising solution for geotechnical applications. …”
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Laser Powder Bed Fusion of CuSn10: A Review by Robert Kremer, Somayeh Khani, Tamara Appel, Johannes Buhl, Heinz Palkowski

“…Through a systematic literature search, 32 articles on LPBF‐processed CuSn10 are identified and evaluated. This provides an overview of processing parameters, microstructures, mechanical properties, corrosion behavior, the effect of heat treatments, and multimaterial connections. …”
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Production of Cu-Sn Alloy Coatings Onto AISI 1020 Carbon Steel Substrate Using Sodium Citrate Bath and SPC Electrodeposition by Camila Santos Silva, Antonio Vitor de Castro Braga, Marina Araújo João Lopes da Costa, Jefferson Santos de Gois, Dalva Cristina Baptista do Lago, Lilian Ferreira de Senna

“…Coatings with small grains, high Sn content, a single Cu6Sn5 phase microstructure, and reduced porosity were obtained by increasing F and γ, improving the cathodic current efficiency and charge transfer resistance in the NaCl 3.5%w/v. …”
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Effects of Different Blanching Methods and Freezing Rates on Textural Properties of Prepared Broccoli by ZHAO Yinuo, JIN Xin, BI Jinfeng, XIE Yitong, DU Ting

“…Besides, the microstructure was observed. The results indicated that the optimal process for maintaining the hardness of broccoli was steam blanching followed by freezing at −40 ℃. …”
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Comparative analysis of air permeability between UHPC and epoxy-coated normal concrete for hyperloop tube structures by Dae Sang Kim, Ungjin Kim, Gebremicael Liyew, Chang-young Lee

“…While UHPC is recognized for its exceptionally low permeability due to its dense microstructure, this research explores epoxy-coated conventional concrete as a cost-effective alternative. …”
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Optimization of Phenolic Content Extraction and Effects of Drying Treatments on Physicochemical Characteristics and Antioxidant Properties of Edible Mushroom <i>Pleurotus ostreatus... by Marcelo Villalobos-Pezos, Ociel Muñoz-Fariña, Kong Shun Ah-Hen, María Fernanda Garrido-Figueroa, Olga García-Figueroa, Alexandra González-Esparza, Luisbel González-Pérez de Medina, José Miguel Bastías-Montes

“…The rehydration rate, color, and microstructural characteristics of extracts from fresh and dried <i>P. ostreatus</i> mushrooms were evaluated. …”
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Multi-Objective Optimization of Machinability and Energy Consumption of Cast Iron Depending on Cooling Rate by Burak Öztürk, Fuat Kara

“…Cooling rates in cast iron significantly impact its microstructure, leading to bainitic transformation instead of ferritic structures, resulting in microstructures with higher pearlite content and even cementite formation. …”
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Advancements in the application of optical coherence tomography in hepatopancreatobiliary systems: a comprehensive review by Liming Yao, Ying Pan, Jiang Yu, Kaiming Leng

“…Its superiority over conventional methods lies in its ability to provide submucosal assessments and real-time, wide-ranging tissue evaluations. The latest advancement in OCT technology, exemplified by the NVision Volumetric Laser Endomicroscopy (VLE) system, has significantly enhanced imaging quality and microstructure delineation, particularly in characterizing the intricate anatomy of pancreaticobiliary ducts. …”
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Optimization of Magnetic Field-Assisted Laser Cladding Based on Hierarchical Analysis and Gray Correlation Method by Long Jiang, Kang Qi, Haitao Zhang, Youliang Yu, Qinpeng Sun

“…The optimized laser cladding layer shows a reduced microstructure size and enhanced wear resistance, indicating the effectiveness of the optimization approach.…”
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The impact of the internal hydrophobisation on the properties and durability of cement-based materials by Materak Kalina, Wieczorek Alicja, Koniorczyk Marcin

“…Internal hydrophobization is an effective method for enhancing water resistance by incorporating hydrophobic agents directly into the cement matrix. The research evaluates the effects of this technique on cement hydration and microstructure of cement paste, as well as, capillary water absorption, compressive strength, resistance to freeze-thaw cycles and water penetration under pressure in concrete. …”
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Application of small punch test to estimate mechanical behaviour of SUS304 austenitic stainless steel by The Yen Doan, Hang Thi Pham

“…Although heat treatment has an insignificant effect on the microstructure and hardness of the material, the mechanical properties of the material in the small punch test are greatly reduced after heat treatment. …”
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The Effect of Pertlite Nanoparticles on the Tensile Properties of NR/HDPE Composite and Optimization of its Composition Using Response Surface Method by S.M. Aghanejad, J. Ghanbari

“…Furthermore, scanning electron microscopy was utilized to inspect the microstructure of the nanocomposite samples, and to evaluate the efficacy of the mixing method. …”
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High‐dimensional Bayesian optimization for metamaterial design by Zhichao Tian, Yang Yang, Sui Zhou, Tian Zhou, Ke Deng, Chunlin Ji, Yejun He, Jun S. Liu

“…Abstract Metamaterial design, encompassing both microstructure topology selection and geometric parameter optimization, constitutes a high‐dimensional optimization problem, with computationally expensive and time‐consuming design evaluations. …”
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Effectiveness of UHPC Jackets in Pier Retrofitting for Lateral Load Resistance by Zoi G. Ralli, Roberto Salazar Gonzalez, Stavroula J. Pantazopoulou

“…It presents superior mechanical properties and deformation resilience, enabled by the distributed fibers and the dense microstructure, providing corrosion resistance and a maintenance-free service life. …”
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Preparation and Characterization of Temperature-Sensitive Gel Plugging Agent by Fengbao Liu, Da Yin, Jinsheng Sun, Xiao Luo, Xianbin Huang

“…The core displacement experiment shows that the highest sealing rate of the system is 97%, and the breakthrough pressure can reach 2.5 MPa at this time. The microstructure of the gel system was tested by infrared, and it was found that the gel system had strong hydrogen bonding and the gel had good stability. …”
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