Characteristics of the Microfracture and Pore Structure of Middle- and High-Rank Coal and Their Implications for CBM Exploration and Development in Northern Guizhou by Haiying Ren, Zhijun Guo, Honggao Xie, Sijie Han, Xiaozhi Zhou, Lingyun Zhao, Yuanlong Wei, Wenci Qiu

“…This study examines the evolution of pore and fracture structures at the microscopic level and their fractal characteristics, elucidating their impact on CBM development in the northern Guizhou coal reservoirs. …”
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Effects of post-processing on the microstructural evolution and mechanical behaviour of an additively manufactured AlSi10Mg alloy by R. Ramesh, Saurabh Gairola, R. Jayaganthan, M. Kamaraj

“…The strengthening mechanisms contributing to the high tensile and fatigue strength in different conditions were explored using various microscopy techniques such as Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) and Electron Back-Scattered Diffraction (EBSD). …”
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A Review on Synthesis and Characterization of Ag2O Nanoparticles for Photocatalytic Applications by Workneh M. Shume, H. C. Ananda Murthy, Enyew Amare Zereffa

“…The structure, morphology, crystallinity, size, purity, elemental composition, and optical properties of obtained Ag2O NPs were characterized by different techniques, such as scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscope (HRTEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), and UV-visible spectrophotometer accordingly as revealed by our literature review. …”
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Impact of high pressure impregnation and air drying on the quality of Dosidicus gigas slices by Liliana Zura-Bravo, Roberto Lemus-Mondaca, Jaime Ortiz, Marcos Flores, Gipsy Tabilo-Munizaga, Mario Pérez-Won, Klaudia Masztalerz

“…Also, scanning electron microscope (SEM) images showed a compacted structure of HPI-dried squid samples. …”
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Halodule uninervis extract facilitates the green synthesis of gold nanoparticles with anticancer activity by Nadine Wehbe, Joelle Edward Mesmar, Riham El Kurdi, Ali Al-Sawalmih, Adnan Badran, Digambara Patra, Elias Baydoun

“…The biogenic AuNPs were characterized using several spectroscopic and microscopic techniques and their anticancer potential was investigated. …”
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Determining Proportion of Exfoliative Vaginal Cell during Various Stages of Estrus Cycle Using Vaginal Cytology Techniques in Aceh Cattle by Tongku N. Siregar, Juli Melia, Rohaya, Cut Nila Thasmi, Dian Masyitha, Sri Wahyuni, Juliana Rosa, Nurhafni, Budianto Panjaitan, Herrialfian

“…A vaginal swab was collected from aceh cattle, stained with Giemsa 10%, and observed microscopically. Period of estrus cycle was predicted from day 1 to day 24 after estrus synchronization was confirmed using ultrasonography analysis at the same day. …”
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Directed energy deposition (DED) of Inconel 718-SS316 L bimetallic structures: Experimental investigations and optimization through artificial humming bird algorithm for improved h... by D. Rajamani, A.R. Vinod, K. Niranjan Reddy, M. Siva Kumar

“…The microstructural investigations including metallographic analysis, scanning electron microscope (SEM) with elemental dispersive spectroscopy (EDS) analysis and electron backscattered diffraction (EBSD) analysis were performed at the intermetallic regions of bimetallic samples which were fabricated at optimal processing conditions and the mechanical fractured surfaces. …”
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Schizophyllum commune Lipase Production on Pretreated Sugarcane Bagasse and Its Effectiveness by Yew Chee Kam, Siew Ling Hii, Cheryl Yan-Yi Sim, Lisa Gaik Ai Ong

“…The highest lipase activity among the pretreated SB was 0.200 U/gSB, using steam-assisted HCl treated SB, which is lower than the lipase activity produced from the untreated SB, which was 0.413 U/gSB. Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) imaging showed significant rupture of the SB structure after steam-assisted-HCl pretreatments where the thin walls of the SB pith were wrinkled and collapsed, with no distinctive cell wall structure. …”
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Injectable Autocatalytic Hydrogel Triggers Pyroptosis to Stimulate Anticancer Immune Response for Preventing Postoperative Tumor Recurrence by Zhiping Rao, Yutong Zhu, Zhuang Chen, Yi Luo, Zuo Yang, Weijing Liu, Chaoqiang Qiao, Yuqiong Xia, Peng Yang, Dong‐Man Ye, Zhongliang Wang

“…Abstract Modulating immunosuppression while eliminating residual microscopic tumors is critical for inhibiting the postoperative recurrence of triple‐negative breast cancer (TNBC). …”
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Diagnosis, Hematologic Profile, and Treatment of Cystoisosporiasis in Domestic Dog by Kurnia Asyafia Fadila, Shelly Kusumarini

“…Diagnose performed using microscopic fecal examination with the floating method found the presence of Cystoisospora spp. oocysts, followed by the calculation of oocysts per gram (OPG) using a two-chamber McMaster to determine the degree of Cystoisospora spp. infection. …”
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Long-Term Safety of PEGylated Coagulation Factor VIII in the Immune-Deficient Rowett Nude Rat by Caroline E. Rasmussen, Jette Nowak, Julie M. Larsen, Emma Moore, David Bell, Kai Chiu Liu, Nanna Skall Sorensen, Wendela A. Kappers, Thomas Krogh-Meibom, Hanne Offenberg

“…Observations included clinical observations, body weight, ophthalmoscopy, hematology, chemistry, coagulation, urinalysis, toxicokinetics, antibody analysis, and macroscopic/microscopic organ examination. Immunohistochemical staining examined the distribution of PEG in the brain. …”
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Er:YAG Laser and Fractured Incisor Restorations: An In Vitro Study by C. Fornaini, S. Petruzzella, R. Podda, E. Merigo, S. Nammour, P. Vescovi

“…The different groups were evaluated by a test realized with the dynamometer to know the force required to successfully detach the reattached fragment and by a microinfiltration test by using a 0.5% methylene blue solution followed by the optic microscope observation. Results. The compression test showed only a slight difference between the three groups, without any statistical significance. …”
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Hydrodynamic Cavitation‐Induced Thrombolysis on a Clot‐on‐a‐Chip Platform by Beyzanur Ozogul, Unal Akar, Rabia Mercimek, Farzad Rokhsar Talabazar, Seyedali Seyedmirzaei Sarraf, Araz Sheibani Aghdam, Ali Ansari Hamedani, Luis Guillermo Villanueva, Dmitry Grishenkov, Ehsan Amani, Tugrul Elverdi, Morteza Ghorbani, Ali Koşar

“…The microfluidic device, paired with a polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) microchip, generates cavitation bubbles at low upstream pressures (≤482 kPa), enabling microscale blood clot erosion. Different HC exposure conditions (varying pressure and duration) are assessed by changes in clot mass, diameter, and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). …”
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Enhanced Visible Light Photocatalytic Activity of Mesoporous Anatase TiO2 Codoped with Nitrogen and Chlorine by Xiuwen Cheng, Xiujuan Yu, Zipeng Xing, Lisha Yang

“…The resulting materials were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), transmission electron microscope (TEM), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), and ultraviolet-visible diffuse reflection spectrum (UV-vis DRS). …”
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Dark-field X-ray microscopy with structured illumination for three-dimensional imaging by Doğa Gürsoy, Kaan Alp Yay, Elliot Kisiel, Michael Wojcik, Dina Sheyfer, Arndt Last, Matthew Highland, Ian Randal Fisher, Stephan Hruszkewycz, Zahir Islam

“…We validated the efficacy of this approach through experimental imaging of an isolated twin domain within a bulk single crystal of an iron pnictide using a dark-field X-ray microscope. This advancement aligns with the enhanced brightness upgrades of modern synchrotron radiation facilities, unlocking new possibilities for high-resolution imaging of ordered materials.…”
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Milling degree affects the fermentation properties of rice: perspectives from the composition of nutrients and gut microbiota via in vitro fermentation by Yu Zhang, Fan Li, Shutong Pan, Bing Bai, Kai Huang, Sen Li, Hongwei Cao, Tian Xie, Jian Xie, Xiao Guan

“…After in vitro fermentation, the MD 5s group showed higher starch utilization, compared with the MD 0s and 60s groups evaluated by Fourier transform infrared spectrometer, and confocal laser scanning microscope. Effects of fermentation substrates of rice with different MDs on gut microbiota were evaluated by 16S rDNA sequencing. …”
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The Association of TNF-Alpha Inhibitors and Development of IgA Nephropathy in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis and Diabetes by Vedran Premužić, Ivan Padjen, Mislav Cerovec, Marijana Ćorić, Bojan Jelaković, Branimir Anić

“…IgA nephropathy (IgAN) is a rather uncommon complication of TNF-alpha inhibition with a range of findings such as asymptomatic microscopic/macroscopic hematuria or different degrees of proteinuria and could progress to end-stage renal disease. …”
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Electrochemical Reduction of CO2 to Organic Acids by a Pd-MWNTs Gas-Diffusion Electrode in Aqueous Medium by Guang Lu, Hui Wang, Zhaoyong Bian, Xin Liu

“…Pd-multiwalled carbon nanotubes (Pd-MWNTs) catalysts for the conversion of CO2 to organic acids were prepared by the ethylene glycol reduction and fully characterized by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), X-ray diffraction (XRD), transmission electron microscope (TEM), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), and cyclic voltammetry (CV) technologies. …”
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Microstructure of Whole Wheat versus White Flour and Wheat-Chickpea Flour Blends and Dough: Impact on the Glycemic Response of Pan Bread by Tasleem A. Zafar, Ahmed Aldughpassi, Abdulwahab Al-Mussallam, Amani Al-Othman

“…This study is aimed at assessing the microstructure of whole wheat flour (WWF), white flour (WF), chickpea flour (BF), their blends, and dough and the GR of the bread made thereof. Scanning electron microscope analysis showed clear distinctions in the microstructure of the three flours. …”
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Massive Subchorionic Thrombohematoma (Breus’ Mole) Associated with Fetal Growth Restriction, Oligohydramnios, and Intrauterine Fetal Death by Miyuki Miyagi, Tadatsugu Kinjo, Keiko Mekaru, Hayase Nitta, Hitoshi Masamoto, Yoichi Aoki

“…Macroscopic examination revealed that a subchorionic blood clot measuring 12 cm × 5 cm covered a large portion of the placenta with well-defined margins on the fetal surface. Microscopic examination revealed an intervillous hematoma and fibrinous deposits directly beneath the chorionic plate with adjacent compressive effects. …”
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