Low-temperature carburizing improves hydrogen embrittlement resistance of cold worked 304 austenitic stainless steel by Xiao Qin, Lars Nyborg, Huiqun Liu, Alexandra Bauer, Yu Cao

“…Its effect on the mechanical properties and HE was investigated by electrochemical cathodic hydrogen charging and slow strain rate tensile test. Microstructure, fractography, and hydrogen uptake were analyzed to examine the hydrogen-induced failure. …”
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Influence of Commercial Saturated Monoglyceride, Mono-/Diglycerides Mixtures, Vegetable Oil, Stirring Speed, and Temperature on the Physical Properties of Organogels by Omar Gerardo Rocha-Amador, Jose Alberto Gallegos-Infante, Qingrong Huang, Nuria Elizabeth Rocha-Guzman, Martha Rocio Moreno-Jimenez, Ruben F. Gonzalez-Laredo

“…Once these data were obtained, X-Ray diffraction was applied to selected samples and a microstructure lattice was confirmed. Commonly, the only conditions that affect crystallization have been analyzed (temperature, solvent, gelator, and cooling rate). …”
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Effects of Monosaccharide Modification on Alkali-heat Induced Egg White Protein Gelation Properties and Structure by Jun WAN, Xiaoqin ZHANG, Zhequan XIE, Ziyuan WANG, Minmin AI

“…Under alkaline-heat induction, gels were formed, and the gel strength, water-holding capacity, rheological properties, molecular structure, intermolecular forces, and microstructure of egg white protein gels (EWG) were analyzed to explore the differential effects of different monosaccharide modifications on alkaline-heat-induced gel structures. …”
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Phase Field Simulation of Al-Fe-Mn-Si Quaternary Eutectic Solidification by Kimiya NouraniNiaki, Murali Uddagiri, Daysianne Isidorio, Oleg Shchyglo, Ingo Steinbach

“…The eutectic transformation, described by the four phase reaction <inline-formula><math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" display="inline"><semantics><mrow><mi mathvariant="normal">L</mi><mo>→</mo><msub><mi>Al</mi><mn>13</mn></msub><msub><mi>Fe</mi><mn>4</mn></msub><mo>+</mo><mi>FCC</mi></mrow></semantics></math></inline-formula>-A<inline-formula><math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" display="inline"><semantics><mrow><mn>1</mn><mo>+</mo><mi>beta</mi></mrow></semantics></math></inline-formula>-AlMnSi, is analyzed to develop a microstructure selection map. …”
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Influence of Aging Temperature on the Electrochemical Corrosion Behavior of an Age-Hardening 7xxx Aluminum Alloy by Boqian Cai, Xiaolong Liu, Yang Yi, Hongyang Li, Fanian Shi

“…In this paper, the microstructure changes of an Al–6.8Zn–2Mg–2Cu–0.1Zr–0.2Sc alloy for shipbuilding under different T6 states were investigated. …”
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Bio-inspired widening concrete using cellulose nanofiber to enhance multiscale Fiber–Matrix interface by Kun Wang, Jinjun Guo, Jinjin Wang, Donghui Qi, Yuanxun Zheng, Shaowei Hu

“…Experimental investigations were carried out to assess the bond splitting tensile strength, diagonal shear strength, crack resistance, development of drying shrinkage deformation, and the propagation behavior of restrained shrinkage-induced cracks in both new and old concrete reinforced with single and hybrid combinations of BF, PP fiber, and CNF. The microstructure, phase composition, and pore structure evolution of BF, PP fiber, and CNF-reinforced concrete were observed and analyzed using scanning electron microscopy, thermogravimetric and derivative thermogravimetric analysis, nuclear magnetic resonance, and mercury intrusion porosimetry. …”
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Effect of CeO2 on High-Temperature Oxidation Performance of Electron Beam Cladding NiCoCrAlY Coating on Ni-Based Alloy by Hailang Liu, Yiping Huang, Xiaoyu Wang, Ruxue Lu

“…The isothermal oxidation behavior of the substrate and NiCoCrAlY cladding layer with different CeO2 contents (1%, 2%, 3%, and 4%) and without CeO2 oxidized at 1050°C for 20 h, 40 h, 60 h, and 100 h was analyzed. The microstructure and phase composition of the coating after electron beam treatment were tested. …”
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Cultivation Optimization and Structural Characterization of <i>Stephanocyclus meneghinianus</i> for Sustainable High-Quality Biosilica Production by Daeryul Kwon, Yoseph Seo, Chaehong Park, Sang Deuk Lee, Taek Lee

“…This study investigates the potential use of the freshwater centric diatom <i>Stephanocyclus meneghinianus</i> as a sustainable source of high-purity biosilica. We analyzed its morphology, microstructure, and optimal culture conditions, and developed a pretreatment method to recover intact biosilica frustules. …”
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Variation in Nanocrystalline Phase Content on Mechanical Properties and Wear Resistance of FeCrMoWBRE Amorphous/Nanocrystalline Coating Deposited by High-Velocity Arc Spraying by Hao Du, Wei Xin, Bo Wang, Ji’an Feng, Xingchuan Xia, Yujiang Wang, Shicheng Wei

“…The coatings were produced under varying spraying voltages, currents, and distances, following the Taguchi experimental design methodology. The microstructure, mechanical properties, and wear resistance of the coatings were systematically analyzed, with a particular focus on the relationship between nanocrystalline/amorphous phase content and key performance metrics, including microhardness, adhesive strength, and wear rate. …”
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Research progress in interface optimization and preparation technology of high thermal conductivity diamond/copper composite materials by Yaohui Xue, Rui Li, Yongru Deng, Zhuo Zhang, Jing Chen, Aijie Ma, Ruilong Wen

“…Additionally, the influence of preparation processes—such as vacuum hot-pressing sintering, high-temperature high-pressure sintering, spark plasma sintering, and melt infiltration on the microstructure and thermal conductivity of composites are discussed. …”
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Controllable preparation and regulation mechanism of ultrafine spherical cobalt powders by LIU Baixiong, HUANG Shaoyong, LIU Zhiping, ZHAO Wenmin

“…The influence of stirring time and reaction temperature on the particle size and morphology of CoCO3 precursors in the liquid-phase precipitation method was analyzed, and the effect of reduction temperature and reduction time on the phase, particle size, and microstructure of the reduction products was investigated. …”
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Accessory graphite in phyllites as indicator of metamorphic grade and stage (Szendrő Mts., NE Hungary) by Lívia Leskóné Majoros, Máté Zs. Leskó, Krisztián Fintor, Ferenc Móricz, Délia Bulátkó-Debus, Sándor Szakáll, Ferenc Kristály

“…Graphite-bearing rocks from intensely folded black phyllites (black schists) near Meszes village in the Szendrő Mts., NE-Hungary, were analyzed using ore microscopy, scanning electron microscopy (SEM-EDX), X-ray powder diffraction (XRD), Raman spectroscopy and X-ray fluorescence spectrometry (XRF). …”
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Microbial Carbonates of Upper Triassic Doi Long Formation, Lampang Group: A Study of New Outcrop Localities in Northern Lampang, Central North Thailand by Kritsada Moonpa, Mongkol Udchachon, Jirattikarn Jainanta, Sathit Kanthata

“…The study localities yield microencrusters and microproblematica fossils, including <i>Girvanella</i>-like microstructures, <i>Cladogirvanella</i>, <i>Garwoodia</i>, <i>Cayeuxia</i>, <i>Tubiphytes</i>-like microorganisms, and shell fragments. …”
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Optimizing the Impact and Yield Strengths of Cattle Horn for Engineering Applications by Kamoru Seidu, Ibrahim Dauda Muhammad, Idris Ibrahim Ozigis, Ishiaka Shaibu Arudi

“…The sustainability of the samples was analyzed using L25 Taguchi orthogonal array by examining chemical compatibility, temperature and pressure as variable factors. …”
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Effect of Moringa oleifera Dietary Fiber on Gel Properties of Silver Carp Surimi by YONG Jinye, ZOU Yuxuan, TIAN Yang, ZHANG Jianqun, LI Xiufen, ZHAO Bing

“…The study analyzed the impact of adding Moringa oleifera dietary fiber (MDF) on the gel strength, color, water-holding capacity, protein secondary structure, microstructure, rheology, and texture properties of silver carp surimi. …”
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Effect of acidification on micro structure and adsorption characteristics of coal by Jimin HE, Mei YUAN, Dingling LIU, Weilin TIAN, Lian CHEN, Hongfei CAO

“…The influence of acid solution on the pore structure and molecular structure of coal was deeply analyzed, and the evolution mechanism of coal adsorption characteristics under acidification was explored based on the experimental results. …”
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Effect of Hot-Water Blanching Pretreatment on Drying Characteristics and Product Qualities for the Novel Integrated Freeze-Drying of Apple Slices by Hai-ou Wang, Qing-quan Fu, Shou-jiang Chen, Zhi-chao Hu, Huan-xiong Xie

“…Compared with the conventional FD process with HWB pretreatment (HWB-PF-FD), HWB-VF-FD cost significantly less processing time and FD time and obtained significantly higher RR (p<0.05), almost the equivalent SR, VC content, and hardness, and similar appearance in dried samples. The microstructure of apple cell tissues was analyzed by transmission electron microscopy and scanning electron microscopy to interpret the above differences in drying characteristics and product qualities. …”
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Research Progress of the Preparation of Cellulose Ethers and Their Applications: A Short Review by Meng He, Yanmei Lin, Yujia Huang, Yunhui Fang, Xiaopeng Xiong

“…The effects of CEs on the delay of hydration and microstructure of concrete and mortars are also analyzed and highlighted. …”
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Co-Precipitation Synthesized Ag-Doped Ceria Redox Material (ACRM) for the Thermochemical Conversion of CO₂ into Solar Fuels by Gorakshnath Takalkar, Sayma Akhter, Rahul R. Bhosale

“…The phase composition and microstructure of the synthesized ACRM were analyzed using a powder X-ray diffractometer (PXRD) and a scanning electron microscope (SEM). …”
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A review of the applications of ultra-high performance concrete in flat components and the associated fire-induced spalling risk by Xiaodong Cheng, Jun Xia, Theofanis Krevaikas, Luigi Di Sarno

“…Moreover, due to its dense microstructure, UHPC is highly susceptible to explosive spalling at elevated temperatures. …”
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