DEM-CFM analysis of Lode angle influence on the undrained cyclic behavior of anisotropically consolidated soils by Mohammad Salimi, Nazanin Irani, Torsten Wichtmann

“…In tandem with macro-scale observations, the evolution of the microstructure within assemblies is analyzed using the coordination number, redundancy index, inter-particle contact fabric tensor, and particle orientation fabric tensor. …”
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Efficient preparation and characterization of Zn3N2 powder by LI Shengnan, KANG Zhen, XU Chengyu, LI Xiaoyue, DONG Yang, SUN Enqi, FAN Tianbo, ZHANG Fuqun, GUO Hongfan

“…The phase composition, microstructure, elemental distribution, and the sample surface chemical state of the products were analyzed by X-ray diffractometer, scanning electron microscope, X-ray energy dispersive spectrometer, and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. …”
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Composition Optimization in Alloy Design for Nickel-Based Single Crystal Superalloy: A Review by Yu Zhou, Xinbao Zhao, Yunpeng Fan, Quanzhao Yue, Wanshun Xia, Qinghai Pan, Yuan Cheng, Weiqi Li, Yuefeng Gu, Ze Zhang

“…The influence of alloying elements on the creep resistance, microstructure characteristics, oxidation resistance, castability, density, and cost of superalloys is analyzed and discussed. …”
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Effect of rare earth Ce on high temperature oxidation resistance and corrosion resistance of cobalt-based alloys by DING Rui, ZHANG Liang, WU Wenheng

“…The influence of Ce element on high-temperature oxidation resistance and corrosion resistance was systematically discussed. The microstructure and phase composition of the alloys were analyzed by scanning electron microscopy, X-ray diffractometer, high-temperature oxidation weight gain experiment, and electrochemical test. …”
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Mechanism of Alkali-Activated Copper-Nickel Slag Material by Tingting Zhang, Haoliang Jin, Lijie Guo, Wenchen Li, Junan Han, Andrew Pan, Dan Zhang

“…Types of hydration products and microstructures were analyzed by X-ray diffraction, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, and scanning electron microscopy. …”
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Casting Process and Quality Control Analysis of Zr705C Zirconium Alloy by Youwei Zhang, Zhongde Shan, Yong Zang, Dehua Jin, Chunling Bao, Xiao Liang, Qian Yao

“…The phase composition and microstructure were tested and analyzed, and the results showed the following: there is a certain thickness of the diffusion contamination layer on the surface of the castings. …”
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A new understanding of micromechanism analysis of gear interference fit failure by Chao Wen, Zhengminqing Li, Hongyan Wu, Wanyuan Gui, Jianfeng Gu

“…To address the problem of macroscopic gear shaft matching caused by the micro deformation of sprocket hole in high-speed railway during in their service, the microstructure of the gear before and after operation was analyzed in detail by means of electron back scatter diffraction (EBSD) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). …”
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Research progress on sintering additive used for high thermal conductivity silicon nitride ceramics by WANG Yuelong, WU Haoyang, JIA Baorui, ZHANG Yiming, ZHANG Zhirui, LIU Chang, TIAN Jianjun, QIN Mingli

“…Sintering additives have the great influence on the sintering activity, microstructure, and the second phase composition of silicon nitride, and then affect the thermal conductivity of ceramics. …”
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Impact of Blending on Strength Distribution of Ambient Cured Metakaolin and Palm Oil Fuel Ash Based Geopolymer Mortar by Taliat Ola Yusuf, Mohammad Ismail, Jamilu Usman, Ainul H. Noruzman

“…It is concluded that Weibull distribution is suitable for analyses of the blended geopolymer system. While porous microstructure is mainly responsible for flexural failure, heterogeneity of reaction relics is responsible for the compression failure.…”
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Setting the Emissivity of an Imaging Bolometer in the Surface Temperature Profile Measurement of SiC-Based MEMS Heaters by Reinoud Wolffenbuttel, David Bilby, Jaco Visser

“…The proper usage of a bandwidth-limited imaging bolometer for the measurement of the lateral temperature profile of microstructures in Silicon-Carbide (SiC) is analyzed. …”
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Preparation and Sealing Performance of a New Coal Dust Polymer Composite Sealing Material by Bo Li, Junxiang Zhang, Jianping Wei, Qiang Zhang

“…Moreover, the mechanical property and microstructure of the CP were also analyzed to evaluate the sealing performance of this material. …”
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Effects of Particle Size and Cement Replacement of LCD Glass Powder in Concrete by Seong Kyum Kim, Su Tae Kang, Jin Kwang Kim, Il Young Jang

“…For a concrete mix having a W/B ratio of 0.44, cement was replaced with LPWG glass powder (LGP) at ratios of 5, 10, 15, and 20% (LGP12) and 5 and 10% (LGP5) according to the particle size to prepare test cylinder specimens, which were tested with respect to air contents, slump in fresh concrete, and compressive strength and splitting tensile strength of hardened concrete. The microstructure of the concrete specimens was analyzed through Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Energy Dispersive X-ray (EDX), and a Mercury Intrusion Porosimetry (MIP). …”
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Wing bone laminarity in Pterosaurs: insights into torsional adaptations for flight evolution by ESAÚ VICTOR DE ARAÚJO, JORGE CUBO, MARIANA VALÉRIA DE ARAÚJO SENA, RENAN ALFREDO MACHADO BANTIM, LUIZ CARLOS WEINSCHÜTZ, ALEXANDER WILHELM ARMIN KELLNER, JULIANA MANSO SAYÃO

“…We conclude that adaptive relationships arise between bone microstructure and biomechanical function, with forelimb elements (humerus, ulna, and wing phalanges) exhibiting higher laminarity rates compared to hindlimb bones. …”
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Numerical Simulation of Two-roller Rotary Rolling Piercing of a New Heat-resistant Alloy SP2215 Seamless Pipe by Liang　Kai, Yao　Zhihao, Xie　Xishan, Wang　Hongying, Cheng　Jian, Dai　Weixing, Dong　Jianxin

“…Based on the previous thermaldeformation tests， this study established a material model for SP2215 alloy and utilized finite element software Simufact Forming 16.0 to simulate the rotary rolling and piercing of the alloy. The study analyzed dynamic changes in metal flow， strain field， stress field， strain rate field， temperature field， and rolling force during the skew rolling process. …”
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Effect of Ti addition and cast part size on solidification structure and mechanical properties of medium carbon, low alloy cast steel by Nicolás Emanuel Tenaglia, Diego Fernandino, Alejandro Daniel Basso

“…Then, the solidification macrostructure (dendritic pattern and grain size) and microstructure were characterized by using conventional and specific metallographic techniques. …”
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Ultrasensitive label-free ratiometric colorimetric sensor for free chlorine detection in tap water based on a novel brilliant blue-Au NCs by Dongning Li, Yanli Liu, Xin Xu, Wenfang Sun, Haiping Ni, Xiangping Liu

“…The optical properties of BB-Au NCs and the influence of free chlorine were analyzed using computational chemistry methods based on density functional theory (DFT). …”
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The latest research progress on MnZn ferrite and their applications by Zhexue Chen, Teng Li, Anping Wang, Minxia Shi, Bangcheng Han

“…The synthetic strategies including solid-phase reaction, sol-gel, and co-precipitation are discussed, highlighting their impact on the microstructure and magnetic behavior of MnZn ferrite. …”
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Fracture Analysis of Compressor Impellers in Olefin Units: Numerical and Metallurgical Approach by Mojtaba Esmailzadeh, Maryam Delshah, Seyedeh Mina Amirsadat, Ahmad Azari, Rouhollah Fatehi, Mohsen Rezaei, Hasan Bazai, Farhad Ghadyanlou, Amir Saidizad, Mohsen Sharifpur

“…Some characterizations such as chemical composition, microstructure, and hardness tests were conducted to obtain a detailed evaluation of the base alloy. …”
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Effect of Ultrasonic Frequency on Thickener Performance by Gongcheng Li, Shulong Liu, Zengsheng Wen, Guolei Liu, Yu Cui, Yajian Shao

“…Based on the analysis on the microstructure of underflow samples, the minimum pore average size and pore average fraction are obtained when the ultrasonic frequency is 22 kHz, implying that 22 kHz is the optimum ultrasonic frequency combining the results of the underflow concentration.…”
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Using Spinodal Decomposition to Investigate Diffusion Enhancement and Vacancy Population by Xinren Chen, Frédéric De Geuser, Alisson Kwiatkowski da Silva, Chuanlai Liu, Eric Woods, Dirk Ponge, Baptiste Gault, Dierk Raabe

“…Here, a vacancy‐mediated gradient microstructure near grain boundaries is reported and analyzed to investigate diffusion enhancement and the local vacancy population in an Al‐Zn system. …”
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