Impact of Vegetal Protein on the Physicochemical and Microstructural Properties of Microencapsulated Mexican Red Pitaya (<i>Stenocereus thurberi</i>) Juice by David Neder-Suárez, Carmen Oralia Meléndez-Pizarro, Esther Pérez-Carrillo, Jesús Alberto Vázquez-Rodríguez, María del Cielo Valdez-Cárdenas, Martha Graciela Ruiz-Gutiérrez, Carlos Abel Amaya-Guerra, Francisco Paraguay-Delgado, Armando Quintero-Ramos

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Optimized biosynthesis and performance enhancement of γ-PGA from Bacillus licheniformis: a study on wettability, microstructure, and environmental performance by Mingming Cheng, Shuoshi Zhang, Jianbo Gao, Wenqing Liu, Gang Zhou, Tao Sui, Daoquan Cheng, Cheng Wang, Xiangchuan Wang, Xiaoyan Li, Yuxi Li

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Alkali-Activated Slag–Fly Ash–Desert Sand Mortar for Building Applications: Flowability, Mechanical Properties, Sulfate Resistance, and Microstructural Analysis by Wenlong Yan, Haoran Cheng, Meng Zhang, Yongjun Qin, Jianqing Cao, Xuyang Cao

“…This study investigates the performance of alkali-activated mortar incorporating slag, fly ash, and desert sand, with a focus on flowability, mechanical properties, sulfate resistance, and microstructural characteristics. A four-factor, three-level orthogonal experimental design was used to analyze the effects of the fly ash substitution rate, alkali content (Na₂O/b), activator modulus, and desert sand replacement rate for natural sand. …”
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Combined influence of crushed brick powder and recycled concrete aggregate on the mechanical, durability and microstructural properties of eco-concrete: An experimental and machine... by Md. Habibur Rahman Sobuz, Mahmudur Hossain Khan, Md. Rakibul Islam, Md. Kawsarul Islam Kabbo, Abdullah Alzlfawi, M Jameel, Md. Munir Hayet Khan

“…Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) was used to analyze microstructural changes in selected mixes. …”
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Peripheral Blood Cytokines as Markers of Longitudinal Change in White Matter Microstructure Following Inpatient Treatment for Opioid Use Disorders by Eduardo R. Butelman, Yuefeng Huang, Sarah G. King, Pierre-Olivier Gaudreault, Ahmet O. Ceceli, Greg Kronberg, Flurin Cathomas, Panos Roussos, Scott J. Russo, Eric L. Garland, Rita Z. Goldstein, Nelly Alia-Klein

“…Neurobiological aspects of recovery can include normalization of brain white matter (WM) microstructure, which is sensitive to cytokine signaling. …”
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Exploring the Effects of Internal and External Factors on the Early Growth of Anchovy (Engraulis japonicus) in the Yellow Sea Based on Otolith Microstructure by Wenwen WANG, Yongjun TIAN, Lijun LIU, Zhuo YIN, Bingqing CHEN, Wenchao ZHANG, Zhenjiang YE

“…This study investigated the marine environment of the Yellow Sea and the complex internal mechanisms that affect the early growth of anchovies. By analyzing samples collected from 2016 to 2018, we used otolith microstructural analysis, a method that allows for precise tracing of hatching dates and the evaluation of growth patterns over time. …”
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Phase transitions, shadows, and microstructure of Reissner-Nordström-Anti-de-Sitter black holes from a geometrothermodynamic perspective by Jose M. Ladino, Carlos E. Romero-Figueroa, Hernando Quevedo

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Microstructures and Phase Transformations of Melt-Spun Ti-V-Al High Temperature Shape Memory Alloys with Addition of Zr by Fikret Yılmaz, Uğur Kölemen, Öznur Bağ, Semra Ergen

“…In this study, the effects of Zr addition on phase transformation temperatures, microstructure of Ti-12V-4Al (wt. %) high temperature shape memory alloys (HTSMAs) manufactured using melt-spinning technique were investigated. …”
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Effect of Repeated Weld Repairs on Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Heat-Affected Zone in CA6NM Stainless Steel by Peng Liu, Jien Ma, Youtong Fang, Bowen Xu, Lin Qiu

“…The low-carbon martensitic stainless steel CA6NM is widely used in the impellers of hydroelectric and nuclear power units due to its advantages of high hardness, corrosion fatigue strength, and good fracture toughness. In order to analyze the number of repair welding times on the properties of heat-affected zone (HAZ, the most unstable area of welded joint property) in CA6NM, the microstructure and mechanical properties of HAZ with once-repaired welds (1R) and twice-repaired welds (2R) were tested. …”
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A comprehensive study on the impact of He ion irradiation on the microstructure and mechanical properties of a Ni-Cr-Mo alloy by Sanjay Saini, Ranjini Menon, S. K. Sharma, P. Y. Nabhiraj, Suman Neogy, A. P. Srivastava

“…A line profile analysis method which takes into account of planar defects, was employed on GIXRD (Grazing Incidence X-ray Diffraction) data to analyze changes in microstructural parameters such as domain size, microstrain, dislocation density and lattice parameter as a function of irradiation dose. …”
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Multi-level analysis of the enamel microstructure in the substantiation of microinvasive technologies of treatment of focal demineralization of enamel in patients of orthodontic pr... by O. S. Gileva, A. D. Levitskaya, E. S. Syutkina, I. N. Khalyavina

“…To substantiate the feasibility of using the microinvasive method of treating focal enamel demineralization in orthodontic patients based on multilevel analysis of the enamel microstructure using modern clinical and high-precision experimental studies.Material and methods. …”
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Comprehensive evaluation of impact strength and microstructural characteristics of geopolymer concrete reinforced with four types of natural fibers of varying lengths by Aidana Bazarkhankyzy, G. Murali, Yelaman Aibuldinov, Zhanar Iskakova, Marzena Kurpińska, Hakim S. Abdelgader, Siva Avudaiappan, Saurav Dixit

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Microstructure evolution of third generation nickel-based single crystal superalloy DD10 after long-term aging by ZHEN Xingmin, ZHAO Jie, CAO Tieshan

“…This investigation systematically analyzes the microstructural evolution disparities between dendrite regions， as well as the evolution of the distribution characteristics of the γ' phase and TCP phase under various aging conditions. …”
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Determination of the Error in Transferring of Length Unit’s Size when Measuring the Nanoparticles’ Diameter Using an Analyzer of Particles’ Differential Electrical Mobility by V. L. Solomakho, A. A. Bagdun

“…In this regard, metrological problems arise that are associated both with measuring the dimensions of the microstructure of aerosols, suspensions and powders, and with ensuring the uniformity of measurements when transferring a unit of a physical quantity from a standard to working measuring instruments. …”
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Microstructural Features, Tensile Properties, and Impact Toughness of Linear Friction Welded High-Temperature Alloy Joints for Blisk Assembly Applications by C. Mukundhan, P. Sivaraj, V. Balasubramanian, Tushar Sonar, Vijay Petley, Shweta Verma

“…The main objective of this investigation is to analyze the microstructure, tensile properties, and impact toughness of Ti6Al4V alloy joints developed using optimized parameters of linear friction welding (LFW) for gas turbine blisk assembly applications. …”
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Microstructure and Morphology Analysis of a Novel Coating MgO–B2O3–SiO2–Zn by Zhan Yu, Bo Song, Ping Ma, Wenhui Fan, Enzhong Gong, Chuntao Deng, Yunlong Ding, Dongying Ju

“…Firstly, the crystal compositions of the powders were analyzed by XRD (X-ray diffraction). Secondly, the surface and cross section microstructures of the coating were observed by SEM (Scanning Electron Microscope) and EPMA (electron probe microanalysis) in order to study the mechanism of the thermal insulation performance. …”
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Effects of Reprocessing on Surface Oxidation and Microstructural Composition in Metal Injection-Molded Materials: Insights from SEM, EDX, and Metallographic Analysis by György Ledniczky, Ferenc Tajti, Sándor Marokházi, Zoltán Weltsch

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Mechanical Properties, Impermeability, and Microstructure of Mortar Containing Recycled Fine Aggregates Modified by Graphene Oxide After High-Temperature Exposure by Zhao Xiang, Guofu Chen, Zhiwei Cai, Jiaxing Shao

“…The hydration products, pore structure, and microstructure of mortar containing RFAs and GO were analyzed using an X-ray diffractometer, mercury intrusion porosimetry, and scanning electron microscopy, respectively. …”
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Data-driven integration of synthetic representative volume elements and machine learning for improved microstructure-property linkage and material performance in ceramics by Mohammad Rezasefat, James Hogan

“…Ceramic materials, characterized by their heat resistance, dielectric properties, and mechanical performance, are often compromised by brittleness due to microstructural inclusions. These inclusions, such as defects, secondary phases, and pores, are critically analyzed for their impact on material strength and fracture properties. …”
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Permeability Characterization and Its Correlation with Pore Microstructure of Stress-Sensitive Tight Sandstone: Take Chang 6 in Ordos Basin for Example by Yilin Chang, Zhengming Yang, Yapu Zhang, Zhongkun Niu, Xinliang Chen

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