Achieving a large field-induced polarization and energy density in BaTiO3 films sputter-deposited on Si at 200 °C via a buffer-layer technique by Chao Liu, Jun Ouyang, Yuyao Zhao, Hanfei Zhu, Hongbu Cheng, Zhenyan Liang, Li Wang

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An extinct clade of the basal Epitheliozoa: phylogenetic position and implication of the enigmatic Cambrian chancelloriids by Hao Yun, Xingliang Zhang, Glenn A. Brock, Jian Han, Luoyang Li, Bing Pan, Guoxiang Li, Joachim Reitner

“…Here we show new exceptionally-preserved fossils from the 518-million-year-old Chengjiang biota of China, which corroborate the unique bauplan pattern of chancelloriids, and reveal exquisite integument microstructures including tiny protuberances and associated wrinkle-like structures that are interpreted to be related to epithelial contractions. …”
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In situ observation of collision and agglomeration behavior of non-metallic inclusions at steel/Ar and steel/slag interfaces by Minghui WU, Limei CHENG, Qing YIN, Xiaolin WU, Deli ZHAO, Abduvokhidovich JUMAEV Akhmadjon, Ying REN, Lifeng ZHANG

“…In situ observation of the evolution of high-temperature microstructure of materials can be performed using the HT-CSLM. …”
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Achieving good comprehensive mechanical properties Mg–7Y–2Zn–1Mn alloy via regulating heat treatment prior to hot extrusion by Yulun Luo, Zhihua Dong, Bin Jiang, Zhiying Zheng, Jianxin Zhou, Yongfeng Li, Shengwen Bai, Shiyu Zhong, Jiangfeng Song, Dingfei Zhang

“…The influence of heat treatment prior to hot extrusion on microstructure evolution and mechanical properties are elaborated for Mg–7Y–2Zn–1Mn (wt. %) alloy containing long-period stacking ordered (LPSO) phase. …”
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Effect of carbonization on chloride penetration in rapid repair mortar derived from solid waste-based CSA cement by Xiangshan Hou, Jingwei Li, Chuang Guan, Xinyan Zhang, Xujiang Wang, Yuzhong Li, Yujie Li, Wenbin Shi, Wenlong Wang

“…The impact of carbonization and the incorporation of hydrothermal carbon on the anti-Cl-permeation characteristics was investigated. The evolution of the mineral phase composition and microstructure of the RRM in response to Cl- corrosion was analyzed. …”
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Nonlinear FEM considering concrete damaged plasticity for beam-to-column joints with bolted metal plates by Won-Kee Hong, Tien Dat Pham

“…Numerical models were constructed based on the methodology established in previous literature, in which FEA parameters were calibrated in microstructure levels based on test results, so the considered joint is simulated in steel-reinforced concrete structures. …”
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Investigating the effect of stearic acid on the hydrophobicity and corrosion resistance of the anodized AlCrFeMnTi high entropy alloy by Ramtin Hajizadeh, Wafaa Farouq, Kamran Dehghani

“…Also, using FE-SEM and Profilometery, the microstructural evolutions as well as the morphology of samples were characterized. …”
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Powders Synthesized from Water Solutions of Sodium Silicate and Calcium and/or Magnesium Chlorides by Tatiana V. Safronova, Alexandra S. Sultanovskaya, Sergei A. Savelev, Tatiana B. Shatalova, Yaroslav Y. Filippov, Olga V. Boytsova, Vadim B. Platonov, Tatiana V. Filippova, Albina M. Murashko, Xinyan Feng, Muslim R. Akhmedov

“…Heat treatment of synthesized powders at 400, 600, 800 °C and pressed preceramic samples at 900, 1000, 1100 and 1200 °C were used for investigation of thermal evolution of the phase composition and microstructure of powders and ceramic samples. …”
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Preparation of supported Ru/CN catalysts and their performance in hydrogen generation from the catalytic hydrolysis of ammonia borane by Shuyu LIU, Xinshun CHEN, Wenting REN, Jiajia FENG, Siyu HAO, Xiaoyan WANG, Lixin XU, Chao WAN

“…However, developing an effective catalyst to drive hydrogen evolution via AB hydrolysis remains a significant challenge. …”
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A Comparative Study of Hot Deformation Behaviors for Sand Casting and Centrifugal Casting Q235B Flange Blanks by Qin Fangcheng, Li Yongtang, Ju Li

“…Hot compression tests of sand casting and centrifugal casting Q235B flange blanks were performed at strain rate range of 0.01–5 s−1 and temperature range of 850–1,150 °C. The evolutions of microstructure and texture were revealed. …”
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Effect of Li content on precipitation behavior and mechanical properties of Al–Cu–Li alloys under aging treatment by Pengcheng Chen, Xiwu Li, Kai Wen, Ying Li, Qilong Liu, Chenyang Xun, Wei Xiao, Bin Zhou, Lizhen Yan, Zhihui Li, Yongan Zhang, Baiqing Xiong

“…The alloys were studied through hardness testing, tensile property evaluation, transmission electron microscopy (TEM), three-dimensional atom probe (3DAP) analysis and density functional theory (DFT) calculations to establish correlations between microstructural evolution and mechanical performance. …”
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Effects of curing age and magnesium slag grinding time on mechanical properties and hydration characteristics of magnesium slag-based backfill materials by Xiaobing Yang, Jian Yang, Xi Wang, Shenghua Yin, Zepeng Yan, Xizhi Zhang, Gongcheng Li, Xun Chen, Yaobin Qi, Wei Chen

“…The grinding activation treatment of MS improves the microstructure characteristics of MS-based backfill and enhances the micro-densification degree of the backfill. …”
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Enhancing the nutritional profile of purple sweet potato flour through fermentation with Lactiplantibacillus plantarum InaCC B157: A functional food perspective by Tiurma Pasaribu, Yati Sudaryati Soeka, Novik Nurhidayat, Suciatmih Suciatmih, Titin Yulinery, Evi Triana, Tri Ratna Sulistiyani, Ninik Setyowati, Desty Dwi Sulistyowati, Dwi Ningsih Susilowati

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Scale‐free Spatio‐temporal Correlations in Conformational Fluctuations of Intrinsically Disordered Proteins by Haoyu Song, Jian Cui, Guorong Hu, Long Xiong, Yanee Wutthinitikornkit, Hai Lei, Jingyuan Li

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Enhanced irradiation-resistance in NbMoTaW refractory high-entropy alloy via rhenium addition by Li Huang, Shuo Sun, Jianrong Xue, Xiaohui Lin, Xuanqiao Gao, Yanchao Li, Jianfeng Li, Chunfang Ma, Wen Zhang

“…The He2+ irradiation-induced mechanical and microstructural evolutions were studied in Nb25Mo25Ta25W25 (at.%) and Nb20Mo20Ta20W20Re20 (at.%) refractory high-entropy alloys (RHEAs) films, respectively. …”
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MODELLING OF CRACK PROPAGATION: COMPARISON OF DISCRETE LATTICE SYSTEM AND COHESIVE ZONE MODEL by Karel Mikeš, Franz Bormann, Ondřej Rokoš, Ron H.J. Peerlings

“…For crack propagation modelling, the underlying discrete microstructure is typically replaced with an effective continuum, whereas the crack is inserted as an infinitely thin cohesive zone with a specific traction-separation law. …”
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Influence of white etching layer on rolling contact behavior at wheel-rail interface by Qinglin Lian, Guanyu Deng, Hongtao Zhu, Huijun Li, Xi Wang, Zhiming Liu

“…Stress changes along the rail depth matched with the previously reported microstructure evolutions. The current work revealed that the maximum difference in contact stress between the wheel passages of rail matrix and the WEL region (noted as stress variation) rises with the increase of loading pressure, the value of a/b, and Sr; but drops with the friction coefficient (μ). …”
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Understanding the post-curing behaviors of polymethylacrylimide: Curing kinetics and molecular mobility by Yuan Chen, Xiaolian Qiang, Yaping Zhang, Ningning Song, Lixian Guo, Siyuan Zhang, Chunrong Tian, Keping Chen

“…Those changes of microstructures agreed well with the evolution of compressive properties. …”
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Mechanisms governing the enhanced strain tolerance of segmented APS-TBCs by Liuyu Yang, Yiwen Chen, Dingjun Li, Peng Jiang

“…The discoveries in this study contribute towards comprehending microstructure design and selection of APS-TBCs.…”
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Diffusivities and atomic mobilities in fcc Ni–Mo–Nb alloys: high-throughput experiments and calculations by Meifang Tang, Huixin Liu, Xiangyang Yin, Shiyi Wen, Yong Du

“…It should be noted that the present diffusion investigation is pivotal for predicting microstructure evolutions and designing desired properties for advanced Ni-based superalloys and cemented carbides.…”
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