Effects of calcined dolomite on marine engineered geopolymer composites (EGC): Formation of denser matrix structures by Hao Xi, Lu-Yuan Yu, Min Gao, Yun-Yi Wang, Gen-Sheng Ren, Zhi-Liang Zhang, Yi-Nong Shen, Li-Gang Peng

“…A multi-scale investigation comprehensively analyzed the influence of CD incorporation on the mechanical performance, microstructure characteristics, and reaction mechanisms of the developed CD-EGC. …”
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Impact of High Contact Stress on the Wear Behavior of U75VH Heat-Treated Rail Steels Applied for Turnouts by Ruimin Wang, Guanghui Chen, Nuoteng Xu, Linyu Sun, Junhui Wu, Guang Xu

“…Considering the greater contact stress of turnout rails during wear and the development of heavy-haul railways, twin-disc sliding–rolling wear tests were performed on U75VH heat-treated rail steels applied for turnouts under high contact stress ranging from 1980 MPa to 2270 MPa. The microstructure of the worn surfaces was analyzed using optical microscope (OM), scanning electron microscope (SEM), 3D microscope, electron backscatter diffraction (EBSD), and hardness tests. …”
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Influence of NaCl Concentration on Compression Characteristics of Marine Soil and Micro-Mechanism Analysis by Yong Zhang, Hangbo Xu, Xinghu Wang, Tongwei Lv, Minyun Hu, Shuaifeng Wu, Miaojun Sun

“…The effects of NaCl concentration on the compression characteristics and microstructure of marine sedimentary clay were analyzed. …”
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Recent advances in heat transfer enhancement with gradient porous materials by Xinyu Shi, Zhao Zha, Xinyi Zhang, Binqi Rao, Xu Xu, Shuxia Qiu, Peng Xu

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Experimental study on influence of Na-bentonite on viscosity of cement-bentonite slurry by Zheng Wei, Wei Cui, Ri-cheng Miao

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Enhanced characterization of wheat straw-PLA composites with silane coupling agent and alkali pretreatment by Zhonghua Yang, Kangjie Sun

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Investigation on the tensile strength, hardness and wear properties in n-B4C reinforced Al7075 composites by M. Ravikumar

“…According to microstructural research, nanoparticles were dispersed throughout the specimen space. …”
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Molten material movement trajectories and geometries in the ultrasonic vibration-assisted laser directed energy deposition by Sarower Kabir, Bo Zhao, Weilong Cong

“…To comprehensively understand the defect evolution and mechanical properties during the LDED process, it is imperative to analyze the molten materials movement within the fabricated part. …”
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Superior biomechanical stability of pedicle screws compared to lateral mass screws: recommendations for bicortical positioning and enhancing bone contact in geriatric C1 vertebrae by Leon-Gordian Leonhardt, Leonie Rörup, Anna Lena Kammal, Michael Hahn, Marc Dreimann, Benjamin Ondruschka, Felix Nikolai von Brackel, Tim Rolvien, Lennart Viezens, Simon von Kroge

“…High-resolution quantitative computed tomography was used to analyze the bone microstructure of cylinders corresponding to the trajectories of PS and LMS in mono- and bicortical locations in each C1. …”
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Influence of substrate bias on the properties of CrAlN wear-resistant coating prepared by arc/magnetron composite technology by Xiaoyan NIU, Mingze LIU, Guoqiang DONG, Yujiang WANG, Haoliang TIAN

“…The research comprehensively analyzes how varying substrate bias voltage influences the microstructural morphology, mechanical properties, and frictional behavior of the coatings using scanning electron microscopy, energy-dispersive spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, nanoindentation, scratch test, and friction and wear tests. …”
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High carbon steel/Inconel 718 bimetallic parts produced via Fused Filament Fabrication and Sintering by P. Ferro, F. Bonollo, Alberto Fabrizi, H.S.A. Elsayed, G. Savio, F. Berto

“…Compatibility of the two alloys with particular attention to elements interdiffusion through the interface as well as the effect of the deposition strategy were analyzed. Microstructural features, relative density and parts shrinkage were investigated, as well. …”
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Enhancement of mechanical properties of thermite heat assisted friction stir welded aluminium bronze alloy (C95300) by eliminating tunnel defect by Tamil Prabakaran S, Sudha J, Siva S, Balamurali Duraivel, Vivekananda A S

“…The mechanical and metallurgical characteristics of the welded joints were analyzed and compared with those fabricated using the conventional friction stir welding (CFSW) technique. …”
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Hot Isostatic Pressing Synthesis of Al-Ta Energetic Structural Material Based on Modified Drucker–Prager Cap Model by Zenglin Yang, Pengjie Zhang, Xiaodong Yu, Xianjin Ning, Chengwen Tan

“…Based on the simulation results, the HIP process parameters for fabricating the Al-Ta ESM were determined. Meanwhile, the microstructure, mechanical properties, and impact-induced reaction characteristics of the HIP-fabricated Al-Ta ESM were further analyzed. …”
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Quantitative Analysis of Bound Water Content in Marine Clay and Its Influencing Factors During the Freezing Process by Nuclear Magnetic Resonance by Xuehan Shan, Huie Chen, Chuqiao Meng, Zuojun Lv, Qingbo Yu, Zhaoxi Wang, Qing Wang

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The Development of a New Bioabsorbable Plastically Deformed Mg-Based Composite with Hydroxyapatite Nanopowder Addition: Towards Improved Degradation and Biological Assessment by Zohaib Hassan, Joanna Idaszek, Kamil Kaszyca, Rafał Zybała, Marek Tkocz, Dariusz Kuc, Jarosław Mizera, Anna Dobkowska

“…The composites in the form of discs produced using spark plasma sintering (SPS) were subjected to plastic deformation using a modified extrusion technique with an oscillating die located at the end of the extruder (called KoBo), which enables deformation without the preheating of the initial billet. The microstructure was analyzed using optical and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) with subsequent electron backscattered diffraction (EBSD) measurements. …”
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Effect of Different Frozen Storage Periods on Water Absorption Characteristics of Pre-cooked Sea Cucumber（Apostichopus japonicus） by Miaomiao TIAN, Yingying ZHOU, Maodong SONG, Ke WU, Xinru FAN, Meng LI, Yongsheng MA, Qiancheng ZHAO

“…Changes in physical properties (sensory quality, water absorption ratio, water holding capability, moisture content, texture properties, and microstructure), chemical composition (water-soluble collagen content, TCA-soluble oligopeptide content, glycosaminoglycan concentration), and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy were comprehensively monitored and analyzed. …”
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Study on the effect of high energy ultrasonic wave on MIG welding deformation and welding joint performance of LC52 aluminum alloy plate by Cong Jin, Chunguang Xu, Peilu Li, Peng Yin, Yunxi Gao, Yongqiang Wang

“…By applying high-energy ultrasound during the MIG welding process to control the welding deformation and performance of welded joint of LC52 aluminum alloy plate, and comparing and analyzing it with the traditional MIG welded joint, the influence of high-energy ultrasound control process parameters on the welding residual stress distribution, welding deformation, mechanical properties, and microstructure of LC52 aluminum alloy welding test plate was mastered. …”
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Mechanical and thermal properties of structural lightweight bamboo fiber-reinforced insulating mortar by Yunyun Tong, Wei Zhang, Mengya Li, Tien Tung Ngo, Qiannan Wang, Wei Zeng, Benyue Li

“…Bamboo fiber-reinforced mortar (BFRM) was evaluated for its microstructural, mechanical, and thermal properties. Key parameters, including fiber content, cement-to-sand (C/S) ratio, and aggregate type and size, were analyzed to optimize the formulation. …”
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Harnessing Nanoporous Hexagonal Structures to Control the Coffee Ring Effect and Enhance Particle Patterning by Yu Ju Han, Myung Seo Kim, Seong Min Yoon, Seo Na Yoon, Woo Young Kim, Seok Kim, Young Tae Cho

“…The evaporation behavior of colloidal droplets and subsequent particle aggregation were analyzed through contact angle measurements and confocal microscopy. …”
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Characterization of composite bio inert aps- AL2O325WT.%(ZrO28%Y2O3) coating by Mihailo Mrdak

“…The aim of this study was to analyze the mechanical characteristics (microhardness HV0.1 and bond strength) and microstructure of the composite coating APS-Al2O3(ZrO28%Y2O3) with a content of 25wt.…”
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