Applying Feasibility Investigation of Resin Modifying Agent in Asphalt Pavement Materials by Lijing Chu, Yi Li, Linghui Huang, Jingyu Qiu, Xiaolong Sun, Zhi Cang, Jianbing Lv

“…The molecular crystal structure of the modifying material was characterized by using the X-ray diffraction test (XRD). The microstructure and element composition of PA6 was investigated through focused ion beam scanning electron microscopy (FIB-SEM). …”
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Experimental insights into the effects of Mg addition and ECAP processing on the anomalous anneal strengthening of pure zinc by Zahra Ramezanroudi, Sara Sarvarpour, Reza Alizadeh

“…Although ECAP processing refines and homogenizes the Zn–1Mg microstructure, it does not markedly improve mechanical strength. …”
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Drying Characteristics and Rheological Properties of Basa Fish Surimi by Dual-Frequency Ultrasound Combined Vacuum Drying by SUN Haoran, DONG Shubei, XUE Wenjie, LIU Yunhong

“…To study the enhancing effect of dual-frequency ultrasound combined with vacuum drying on the drying of basa fish surimi, we evaluated the dehydration pattern, water status, microstructure and rheological properties of the surimi during vacuum drying under different ultrasound power-frequency combinations. …”
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The Effect of SiC Nanoparticles’ content on Mechanical Properties and Wear Behavior of A380 Aluminum Alloy Nanocomposite Produced by Powder Metallurgy Method by A. Mohammadi, M. Alipour

“…The wear resistance was evaluated by pin-on-disk method. The greatest hardness of the samples was related to the aluminum alloy containing 0.5 wt.% SiC nanoparticles. …”
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Preparation of Dicalcium Phosphate Anhydrous (Monetite) Biological Coating on Titanium by Spray-Drying Method by Xingling Shi, Chao Zhao, Lingli Xu, Qingliang Wang

“…After repeating the process over 100 times, a compact coating was fabricated. The microstructure, chemical composition, wettability, and in vitro bioactivity of the coating were analyzed and evaluated. …”
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A comparative study on solubility of root end filling materials - An in vitro study by Supriya Makam, Geeta Hiremath, Balaram Naik

“…Aim: The aim of this in vitro study was to compare and evaluate the solubility of mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA), MTA Plus, chitosan and their conjugates in synthetic tissue fluid (STF). …”
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Fracture Surface Fractal Characteristics of Alkali-Slag Concrete under Freeze-Thaw Cycles by Wantong Cai, Guoping Cen, Haifu Wang

“…It is very feasible to evaluate ASC fracture behaviour under freezing and thawing with the fractal theory. …”
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One-Step Electrochemical Preparation of Super-Hydrophobic Aluminum Surface and the Anti-Corrosion Performance by LI Li-ping, ZHOU Ji-cheng, LIU Yuan-wei, CHEN Yu

“…The super-hydrophobic modification of metal materials surface can significantly improve their corrosion resistance.The super-hydrophobic aluminum surface was fabricated with chemical etching and electrochemical anodization.Super-hydrophobic structure was constructed on aluminum surface by one-step method.The effect of HCl concentration and anodization time on the surface micro-structure and composition of aluminum electrode was investigated.The hydrophobic properties of aluminum surface were characterized by contact angle tester.The microstructure and chemical composition of aluminum surface were observed by SEM and EDS.Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy(EIS)and electrochemical noise(EN)technique were employed to evaluated the anti-corrosion performance of modified aluminum electrode in 3.5% NaCl solution.Results indicated that a super-hydrophobic aluminum surface was prepared on the pure aluminum under 2 V voltage and 20 min anodization time in 0.015 mol/L HCl solution, with the contact angle(CA)and sliding angle(SA)were 155.8° and 3.1°, respectively.EIS measurements revealed that the charge transfer resistance increased from 121 Ω·cm2 to 1 941 Ω·cm2 and the protection efficiency of super-hydrophobic aluminum surface was as high as 93.8%.EN results showed that the super-hydrophobic modification of the aluminum electrode could remarkably reduce its localized corrosion strength in 3.5% NaCl solution.…”
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MODIFICATION OF GAS-THERMAL COATINGS THROUGH СО2 LASER IMPACT by Andrey Anatolyevich Mitrofanov, Evgeny Anatolyevich Chaschin, Svetlana Alexandrovna Balashova, Andrey Khachekhparovich Kharakhashev

“…The porosity modification is evaluated quantitatively using the image processing program developed in Visual Studio 2008 by pixel comparison of microstructure of the area occupied by pores and the coating material. …”
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Equivariant spherical CNNs for accurate fiber orientation distribution estimation in neonatal diffusion MRI with reduced acquisition time by Haykel Snoussi, Davood Karimi

“…Early and accurate assessment of brain microstructure using diffusion Magnetic Resonance Imaging (dMRI) is crucial for identifying neurodevelopmental disorders in neonates, but remains challenging due to low signal-to-noise ratio (SNR), motion artifacts, and ongoing myelination. …”
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Novel waterproof ambient cured geopolymer concrete using integral crystalline waterproofing admixture by Japneet Sidhu, Pardeep Kumar

“…Additionally, scanning electron microscopy analysis is performed on the GC samples to understand the changes in the microstructure of GC mixes with various dosages of the crystalline waterproofing agent added to them.…”
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Performance and Mechanism Analysis of an Anti-Skid Wear Layer of Active Slow-Release Ice–Snow Melting Modified by Gels by Yuanzhao Chen, Zhenxia Li, Tengteng Guo, Chenze Fang, Peng Guo, Chaohui Wang, Bing Bai, Weiguang Zhang, Haobo Yan, Qi Chen

“…The experimental results demonstrate that 40% salt-storing ceramsite content optimizes high-temperature stability while maintaining acceptable low-temperature performance and water resistance. Microstructural analysis reveals that silicone–acrylic emulsion forms a hydrophobic film on ceramsite surfaces, enabling uniform salt distribution and sustained release. …”
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A Novel Approach to Quantitatively Account on Deposition Efficiency by Direct Energy Deposition: Case of Hardfacing-Coated AISI 304 SS by Gabriele Grima, Kamal Sleem, Alberto Santoni, Gianni Virgili, Vincenzo Foti, Marcello Cabibbo, Eleonora Santecchia

“…The work focuses on the relationships between process parameters, microstructural features, and mechanical properties. A total of sixteen process parameter combinations were studied, varying laser power and scanning speed to establish optimal deposition conditions and to evaluate coating morphology, surface topology, dilution behavior, and mechanical performance. …”
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Effect of open die forging and cooling rate on the precipitation of secondary phases and corrosion properties of a cast UNS S32760 super duplex stainless steel by E. Pitacco, R. Bertolini, E. Ghinatti, L. Pezzato, C. Gennari, I. Calliari, M. Pigato

“…Hot forging simulations are performed at a temperature of 1100 °C followed by different cooling rates. Microstructural analysis, phase amounts quantification and corrosion tests are employed to quantify and investigate the effect of secondary phases on mechanical and corrosion properties. …”
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Alginate–Gelatin Hydrogel Scaffold Model for Hypoxia Induction in Glioblastoma Embedded Spheroids by Janette del Rocío Aguilera-Marquez, Alejandro Manzanares-Guzmán, Lorena García-Uriostegui, Alejandro A. Canales-Aguirre, Tanya A. Camacho-Villegas, Pavel H. Lugo-Fabres

“…Furthermore, cell viability, the microstructural features of the encapsulated spheroids, and the water absorption rate of the hydrogel were assessed. …”
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Electrochemical corrosion influencing the Al beryl alloy system subjected to extrusion process by K.G. Sagar, Bincy Rose Vergis, Bharath K. Devendra, P. SampthKumaran

“…The aluminum 2024 Beryl composites with beryl at 4 levels (2, 4 & 6 wt%) are evaluated in highly corrosive medium (0.5 ml sulfuric acid) and evaluated its corrosion resistance electrochemically. …”
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Electric field-assisted embedding of fiber optic sensors in structural materials for structural health monitoring by Xinchang Zhang, Joshua Daw, Charles Payne, Bibo Zhong, Austin Fleming, Zilong Hua, Jorgen Rufner

“…Samples fabricated under optimal conditions passed helium leak testing, confirming effective interfacial bonding. Microstructural characterization revealed excellent fiber-matrix adhesion and interdiffusion of elements across the interface. …”
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Effect of Ti addition and cast part size on solidification structure and mechanical properties of medium carbon, low alloy cast steel by Nicolás Emanuel Tenaglia, Diego Fernandino, Alejandro Daniel Basso

“…Then, the solidification macrostructure (dendritic pattern and grain size) and microstructure were characterized by using conventional and specific metallographic techniques. …”
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In-situ observation of twinning and grain rotation assisted deformation in wire-arc direct energy deposited (WDED) single phase titanium by Blanca Palacios, Sohail M.A.K. Mohammed, Tanaji Paul, Brandon Aguiar, Sean Langan, Arvind Agarwal

“…Additive manufacturing of metals often results in microstructural inhomogeneities, leading to the simultaneous or sequential activation of multiple deformation mechanisms. …”
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Optimisation of curing models and ultra-high-precision forming strategy in vat photopolymerization of silica-based ceramic modified by graphene by Yongkang Yang, Xiqing Xu, Boran Wang, Shiyuan Li, Ziqi Jia, Xusen Guo, Shuhuai Wang, Shuxin Niu, Xin Li

“…However, excess graphene increases the conversion rate and stress concentration of green body. According to microstructural studies, extra graphene enhanced the likelihood of crack reformation after sintering. …”
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