The impact of surface cracks and surface roughness in the performance of hard chromium coatings in cold rolling applications by Zahra Ranjbar-Nouri, David Matthews, Henk Bolt, Matthijn de Rooij

“…Optical microscopy, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), confocal microscopy, and atomic force microscopy (AFM) are employed to analyze the microstructural and topological characteristics of chrome-plated surfaces. …”
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Engineered/strain-hardening cementitious composites (ECC/SHCC) for resilient cold-region infrastructure: A critical review of freeze-thaw durability by Yang Liu, Wei-Zhe Wu, Yi-Xin Zhang, Wei Hou, Han Zhang, Li-Gang Peng

“…In summary, this study establishes a microstructural and micromechanical framework for understanding the tensile and compressive performance of ECC after FT exposure, offering new insights into enhancing durability and sustainability.…”
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HTPB propellant aging mechanisms and safety characteristics: microscopic structural changes, thermal stability, and self-accelerating decomposition temperature by Xi-chen Liu, Yi-min Luo, Wen-jiang Li, Fei-yang Xu, Xing-liang Wu, Qiang Li, Da-bin Liu

“…Reaction kinetics models and the Semenov self-heating model were utilized to analyze the activation energy and self-accelerating decomposition temperature (TSADT) across various aging stages. …”
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Nanomodification analysis of pore structure in GO-enhanced CWRB based on metal intrusion and BSE imaging with deep learning by Jiajian Yu, Yi Gong, Yuan Gao, Hao Sui, Xiaoli Xu, Yanming Liu

“…This work proposes an innovative approach based on metal intrusion technology, backscattered electron (BSE) images, and deep learning to analyze the micro/nanoscale GO-modified characteristics of the microstructure of CWRB. …”
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Investigating phase regimes via combinatorial synthesis: A pathway to tailored materials libraries by K. Russell, C.A. Kohnke, J.R. Trelewicz, A.M. Hodge

“…Overall, this work combines the expansive compositional space in a combinatorial library with sputtering science to identify microstructural and phase regime boundaries in the Fe-W system.…”
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Axial compressive performance of low-carbon high-strength recycled aggregate concrete by Jian Li, Tan Wang, Jian Hong, Sumei Liu, Chao Zheng, Yin Chi

“…These findings provide a comprehensive understanding of the mechanical performance and microstructural characteristics of LCHRAC, contributing to its potential application in sustainable construction practices.…”
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Wetting behavior of Mo, Ta, and stainless steel substrates in contact with molten Mg by S. Terlicka, N. Sobczak, K. Janus, J.J. Sobczak

“…The sessile drop method combined with a capillary purification procedure was used, for the first time, to analyze the high-temperature behavior of molten Mg on three dissimilar substrates: 1) molybdenum, 2) tantalum and 3) AISI 316L stainless steel. …”
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Thermal damage in crystalline rocks: the role of heterogeneity by Yike Dang, Zheng Yang, Shangtong Yang, Xiaoyu Liu, Junlong Shang

“…Abstract Accurately evaluating the impact of microstructural heterogeneity on thermal damage and failure mechanisms in crystalline rocks is crucial for geothermal energy development and the establishment of nuclear waste repositories. …”
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Closing the diagnostic gap: A narrative review of recent advances in functional MRI diagnostics in spinal cord injury by Christian J. Entenmann, Katharina Kersting, Peter Vajkoczy, Anna Zdunczyk

“…Material and methods: This study reviews advanced MRI modalities and their potential to provide quantifiable insights into spinal cord microstructure and function. It also explores the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in analyzing complex datasets to support more comprehensive diagnostics. …”
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Review of Tribological and Wear Behavior of Alloys Fabricated via Directed Energy Deposition Additive Manufacturing by Nika Zakerin, Khashayar Morshed-Behbahani, Donald Paul Bishop, Ali Nasiri

“…While extensive research has explored the microstructure and mechanical properties of DED-fabricated alloys, studies on their surface degradation remain incomplete. …”
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The effect of artificial aging after multi-directional forging of supersaturated AA2024 by Mohadeseh Rashidi, Mohammad Abdian, Mohsen Kazeminezhad

“…To investigate the microstructure and precipitate conditions, Optical Microscopy (OM) and Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscopy (FE-SEM) were used to analyze the cross-sectional surfaces of the samples. …”
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The influence of compaction frequency on the skeleton characteristics of asphalt mixtures by Yichong Chen, Xianglin Lu, Junlin Zhou, Leizhou Cai, Cansheng Wang, Cheng Lu

“…Digital image processing techniques are employed to investigate the microstructural characteristics of asphalt mixtures under different compaction energies. …”
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Experimental Investigation of the Interplay Between Al-, B-, and Ti-Nitrides in Microalloyed Steel and Thermodynamic Analysis by Markus Führer, Sabine Zamberger, Christoph Seubert, Erwin Povoden-Karadeniz

“…This competition affects the formation and distribution of nitrides, impacting the microstructure and mechanical properties of the steel. …”
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Enhancing synchrotron radiation micro-CT images using deep learning: an application of Noise2Inverse on bone imaging by Yoshihiro Obata, Dilworth Y. Parkinson, Daniël M. Pelt, Claire Acevedo

“…After convolutional neural networks were trained, Noise2Inverse performance on all dose simulations was assessed visually and by analyzing bone microstructural features. Visually, high image quality was recovered for each simulated dose. …”
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Experimental Study on Silt Stabilization Using Alkali-activated Rice Husk Ash Geopolymer by XU Hong, WANG Xu, CHEN Wei, ZHANG Yue-lin, LI Bo-han

“…X-ray diffraction (XRD) was used to analyze the composition of hydration products, and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) was employed to characterize the microstructural evolution, systematically revealing the “activation-cementation-strengthening” mechanism.…”
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Physical and Mechanical Properties of Green Cementless Mortar Incorporating Waste Paper Sludge Ash by Aida Nabila Jamaluddin, Siti Asmahani Saad, Siti Aliyyah Masjuki, Wan Nur Firdaus Wan Hassan, Siti Noratikah Che Deraman, Nadiah Md Husain

“…Chemical composition was analyzed using X-ray fluorescence (XRF). Furthermore, Fourier-transformed infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) was conducted to ascertain the structural elucidation and scanning electron microscope (SEM) analysis was done to provide microstructural observations of the geopolymer. …”
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Brain white matter development in 8-year-old children is associated with maternal mental health during pregnancy by Yali Huang, Timothy R. Koscik, Timothy R. Koscik, Aline Andres, Aline Andres, Jayne Bellando, Jayne Bellando, Charles M. Glasier, Charles M. Glasier, Adhitya Ram, Xiawei Ou, Xiawei Ou, Xiawei Ou, Xiawei Ou

“…Their children underwent a brain MRI examination at age 8 years with multi-shell diffusion imaging analyzed using diffusion tensor imaging (DTI), diffusional kurtosis imaging (DKI), and neurite orientation dispersion and density imaging (NODDI) models for a multi-aspect evaluation of microstructural development. …”
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Experimental and machine learning-driven assessment of IS 2062 steel under double-base propellant combustion conditions by Hari Singh, Dola Sundeep, C. Chandrasekhara Sastry, Eswaramoorthy K Varadharaj

“…A series of seven static firing tests were conducted with varying nozzle throat diameters, systematically analyzing chamber pressure, burn rates, and structural integrity. …”
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Advanced Porosity Control of CP780 Galvanized Steel During Gas Metal Arc Welding with Pulsed Arc by Carlos Adrián García Ochoa, Jorge Alejandro Verduzco Martínez, Francisco Fernando Curiel-López, Víctor Hugo López-Morelos, José Jaime Taha-Tijerina, Ariosto Medina Flores, Maleni García Gómez

“…The objective was to optimize the welding parameters to minimize porosity with a design of experiments using an L9 orthogonal array to analyze the effects of peak current (<i>I_p</i>), pulse time (<i>t_p</i>), and pulse frequency (<i>f</i>) in high-speed welding conditions. …”
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A new approach for processing defect-free hot-work tool steels: Quasi-isothermal laser powder bed fusion by Ulf Ziesing, Leon Engelhardt, Santiago Benito, Martin Reuber, Tobias Schwanekamp, Sebastian Weber, Jonathan Lentz

“…Dilatometry and a novel computational approach combining thermodynamic and empirical calculations were employed to analyze microstructure formation and retained austenite stability. …”
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