Optimizing Al7072 Grooved Joints After Gas Tungsten Arc Welding by Wei Guo, Qinwei Yu, Pengshen Zhang, Shunjie Yao, Hui Wang, Hongliang Li

“…The focus is on improving tensile strength and penetration depth by analyzing the effects of groove angle, root face width, and root gap. …”
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Diffusion and Consolidation of Slag-Based Geopolymer for Concrete Pavement Rehabilitation by Wenjie Li, Jinchao Yue, Bin Liang

“…This study developed a new visual indoor grouting test system to analyze the diffusion and consolidation of slag-based geopolymer slurry. …”
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Achieving high strength of the current assisted multi-directional forging 0.4GNPs/Mg–8Al-1Sm composites via modifying the current density by Zehua Yan, Yandong Yu, Wei Zhang, Hao Zhou

“…This study investigates the strengthening mechanism of CAMDF-processed 0.4GNPs/Mg–8Al-1Sm composites by analyzing the microstructure evolution and mechanical properties under varying pulse current assistance. …”
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Stabilization effect and mechanism of heavy metals by microbial consortium of phosphate-solubilizing bacteria and urease-producing bacteria by Xuezhe Zhu, Xuezhe Zhu, Xuezhe Zhu, Xuezhe Zhu, Xuezhe Zhu, Xuezhe Zhu, Yupin Zhou, Yupin Zhou, Yupin Zhou, Yupin Zhou, Yupin Zhou, Yupin Zhou, Zhenghao Yan, Yongfang Yan, Shuangquan Li, Shuangquan Li, Shuangquan Li, Shuangquan Li, Shuangquan Li, Mingjiao Yu, Mingjiao Yu, Mingjiao Yu, Mingjiao Yu, Mingjiao Yu, Xiao Yan, Xiao Yan, Xiao Yan, Xiao Yan, Xiao Yan, Mingjiang Zhang, Mingjiang Zhang, Mingjiang Zhang, Mingjiang Zhang, Mingjiang Zhang

“…Microbial consortium of PSB and UPB were constructed for the stabilization of heavy metals by optimizing carbon and nitrogen sources. The microstructural and compositional changes during the biostabilization process were more deeply analyzed using XRD, FT-IR and SEM-EDS.Results and discussionThe precipitation of heavy metals could be promoted effectively when soluble starch (10.2 g/L) was used as carbon source and urea (7.8 g/L) as nitrogen source. …”
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A facile ultrasound-assisted synthesis and DFT evaluation of 3D hierarchical tin disulfide nanoflowers by Bayu Tri Murti, Athika Darumas Putri, Ma’rifatun Izati, Mazaya Sulaekhah, Ching-Yun Chen, Po-Kang Yang

“…The product was examined with optical imaging, particle size and zeta potential analyzer, SEM, and EDX, resulting in homogenous material distribution and microstructural characteristics of as-synthesized f-SnS2. …”
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Probing the Influence of Specular Reflection and Overexposure on Backscattering Mueller Matrix Polarimetry for Tissue Imaging and Sensing by Wei Jiao, Nan Zeng, Rui Hao, Hui Ma, Chao He, Honghui He

“…Mueller matrix polarimetry has great potential for tissue detection and clinical diagnosis due to its ability to provide rich microstructural information accurately. However, in practical in vivo tissue imaging based on backscattering Mueller matrix polarimetry, specular reflection is often inevitable, leading to overexposed regions and the following inaccurate polarization information acquisition of tissues. …”
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Wear Characterization and Coefficient of Friction Prediction Using a Convolutional Neural Network Model for Chromium-Coated SnSb11Cu6 Alloy by Mihail Kolev, Vladimir Petkov, Veselin Petkov, Rositza Dimitrova, Shaban Uzun, Boyko Krastev

“…The present study explores the electrodeposition of chromium coatings on SnSb11Cu6 alloys to improve their microstructural, mechanical, and tribological properties. …”
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Enhanced mechanical properties of Al0.43CoCrFeNi2.1 high entropy alloy fabricated through complex shear flow casting: Experiment and MD simulation by Simeng Jiang, Yaya Zhao, Weijie Fan, Weiyang Xie, Yanlin Wang, Xiaohua Chen, Zidong Wang

“…Various characterization techniques were employed to analyze the microstructural differences between the two samples. …”
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Research on the macro-microscopic mechanical characteristics and correlations of warm frozen soil under dynamic and static loads by Hu Zhang, Lijun Xing, Shengjin Zhang, Jintao Hu, Jun Zhao, Lang Dai, Zheng Li, Feng Liu

“…Finally, Micro-CT technology is applied to observe the microstructural changes and microcrack development in warm frozen soil under both static and dynamic loads. …”
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The relationship of white matter tract orientation to vascular geometry in the human brain by Kurt G. Schilling, Allen Newton, Chantal M. W. Tax, Maxime Chamberland, Samuel W. Remedios, Yurui Gao, Muwei Li, Catie Chang, Francois Rheault, Farshid Sepherband, Adam Anderson, John C. Gore, Bennett Landman

“…This study contributes to a better understanding of the microstructural arrangement of the brain and may have implications for interpreting neuroimaging data in health and disease.…”
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Crystal growth behavior of nanocrystal anatase TiO2: A Rietveld refinement in WPPF analysis by Md. Tarikul Islam, Sahil Aman, Taiful Bayzid, Md. Ashikur Rahaman, Upoma Podder, Gazi. Md. Arifuzzaman Khan, Md. Ashraful Alam

“…Unlike conventional methods integrated whole powder pattern fitting (WPPF) based Rietveld refinement to quantitatively analyze the crystal structure, phase purity and microstructural features of the synthesized nanoparticles (NPs). …”
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Natural materials modified mud mortar for rubble stone masonry: An experimental and numerical study by Li Xie, Xiao Hu, Zhenlin Chen, Wenjing Cai, Wenjie Zhang, Ying Hu, Zizhen Zeng

“…Lastly, finite element numerical simulations were employed in this study to analyze how modified mud mortar influences the shear performance of rubble stone masonry walls. …”
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Research advances and development trends of wire-based laser directed energy deposition additive manufacturing technology by YUAN Yucheng, SONG Jun, LUO Jiajie, LI Xiangru, SONG Bo, SHI Yusheng

“…Based on this， this paper provides a detailed introduction to the current research status of W-LDED technology from three aspects： process parameter optimization， deposition quality analysis， and microstructural composition control. It analyzes the impact of different parameters on forming quality and manufacturing stability， proposes optimization strategies， summarizes the current application scenarios of W-LDED technology， and presents ideas for the future development trends of this technology，including material innovation and the development of multifuctional composites，research on forming mechanisms，establishing predictive models for process-defect-microstructure property relationships， new hybrid additive/subtractive manufacturing methods，and the development of large-scale，high-precision，and multifuctional equipment.…”
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Dynamic Mechanical Properties and Deformation Mechanisms of Lightweight High-Strength TWIP Steel by Jia Yang, Xiyue Liu, Yu Tang, Shuxin Bai, Yicong Ye, Manchao He, Min Xia

“…X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and electron backscatter diffraction (EBSD) were employed to analyze the microstructural evolution and fracture mechanisms of tensile specimens. …”
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Metformin attenuates osteoclast-mediated abnormal subchondral bone remodeling and alleviates osteoarthritis via AMPK/NF-κB/ERK signaling pathway. by Haohui Guo, Dong Ding, Limei Wang, Jiangbo Yan, Long Ma, Qunhua Jin, Qunhua Jin

“…At 4- and 8-week post OA induction, micro-computed tomography was performed to analyze microstructural changes in the subchondral bone, hematoxylin and eosin staining and Safranin-O/Fast Green staining were performed to evaluate the degenerated cartilage, TRAP-stained osteoclasts were enumerated, and receptor activator of nuclear factor κB ligand (RANKL), AMPK, and NF-κB were detected using immunohistochemistry. …”
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Analysis of Mechanical Properties of Zn-0.5Fe-0.5Ag Alloy for Body Absorbed Implant Applications by Arya Famas Ramadhan, Andril Arafat, Farhan Habibie, Hendri Nurdin, Mulianti Mulianti

“…The microstructural analysis reveals differences between pure Zn specimens and Zn-0.5Fe-0.5Ag alloy specimens. …”
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Investigation of the properties of different potato varieties and analysis of the starch structure by Katalin Bodor, Borbála Tamási, Adél Len, Ágnes Keresztesi, Róbert Szép, Zsolt Bodor

“…This study examines six potato cultivars (Red Lady, Bellarosa, Captiva, Arizona, Esmee and Santé), and analyzes key parameters such as dry matter content, moisture content, tuber count per nest, nest weight and starch structural properties. …”
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Understanding the creep behaviors and mechanisms of Mg-Gd-Zn alloys via machine learning by Shuxia Ouyang, Xiaobing Hu, Qingfeng Wu, Jeong Ah Lee, Jae Heung Lee, Chenjin Zhang, Chunhui Wang, Hyoung Seop Kim, Guangyu Yang, Wanqi Jie

“…However, the multiple alloying elements and various heat treatment conditions, combined with complex microstructural evolution during creep tests, bring great challenges in understanding and predicting creep behaviors. …”
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Developing brain asymmetry shapes cognitive and psychiatric outcomes in adolescence by Xinran Wu, Kai Zhang, Nanyu Kuang, Xiangzhen Kong, Miao Cao, Zhengxu Lian, Yu Liu, Huanxin Fan, Gechang Yu, Zhaowen Liu, Wei Cheng, Tianye Jia, Barbara J. Sahakian, Trevor W. Robbins, Jianfeng Feng, Gunter Schumann, Lena Palaniyappan, Jie Zhang

“…While brain growth has been extensively studied, the maturation of brain asymmetry in children and the factors influencing it in adolescence remain poorly understood. We analyze longitudinal data from 11,270 children aged 10–14 years in the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) study. …”
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SiO₂ Nanolayer Regulated Ag@Cu Core-Shell SERS Platform Integrated Machine Learning for Intelligent Identification of Jujuboside A, Saikosaponin A and Timosaponin... by Wenying Zhou, Xue Han, Yanjun Wu, Guochao Shi, Shiqi Xu, Mingli Wang, Wenzhi Yuan, Jiahao Cui, Zelong Li

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