Optimization of performance and composition for glass ceramics prepared from mixing molten slags by LI Yu, YI Yao-dong, CHEN Kui-yuan, MENG Xin-yang

“…The ratio of ferronickel slags and blast furnace slags, Mg2+ content, and the effect of nucleating agent TiO2 on the microstructure and properties of the products were analyzed by X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, and mechanical property test. …”
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The Dew Particle Interception Abilities of Typical Plants in Northeast China Plant Leaves Capture Particles in Dew by Yingying Xu, Yingbo Dou, Yan Yi, Xu Yang

“…This paper monitored the condensation and evaporation processes of dew on four common plants in Changchun city from June to September 2020. By analyzing the mass and size of particles on different leaves after dew condensation and evaporation, the ability of different plants to retain particles in dew was analyzed. …”
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Gas Sensors Based on Nanostructures of Binary and Ternary Oxide Systems by S. S. Nalimova, V. A. Moshnikov, Z. V. Shomakhov, V. M. Kondratev

“…The surface chemical composition and microstructure were studied using scanning electron microscopy, backscattered electron diffraction, and Xray photoelectron spectroscopy. …”
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Wetting front dynamic study in Brazilian cements using neutron and X-ray imaging techniques by Higor Rosenberger, Márcio Aparecido Bulla Jr, Estela Oliari Garcez, Nikolay Kardjilov, Fabiano Yokaichiya, Margareth K.K.D. Franco

“…Finally, this article shows that image techniques is a suitable method for analyzing the size, surface and location of single air voids. …”
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Synergistic Effects of Steel Fibers and Silica Fume on Concrete Exposed to High Temperatures and Gamma Radiation by Mahmut Durmaz

“…For that purpose, concrete specimens containing 0.64 wt% industrial steel fiber and different proportions of silica fume (0%, 5%, 10%, 15%) were first subjected to high temperature according to ISO 834 and ASTM E119 after 28 days of curing at a target temperature of 900 °C based on a working fire scenario and then subjected to 94 kGy gamma radiation and analyzed using compressive strength, flexural strength, ultrasonic pulse velocity (UPV), SEM-EDX and XRD tests. …”
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Surface Brillouin Scattering in Disordered Optical Fibers With Transverse Anderson Localization Guiding Mechanism for Evaluation of Longitudinal Structural Fluctuations by Sheng Liang, Yongxin Zhang, Xin Wang, Xinzhi Sheng, Shuqin Lou, Bo Lin, Mingli Dong, Lianqing Zhu

“…This paper is an interesting theoretical enlightenment for combining the novel concepts of surface-BS and DOF, also a useful exploration of longitudinal structural evaluating method for special optical fibers with microstructures.…”
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Hot deformation physical mechanisms and a unified constitutive model of a solid solution Ti55511 alloy deformed in the two-phase region by Huijie Zhang, Y.C. Lin, Gang Su, Yongfu Xie, Wei Qiu, Ningfu Zeng, Song Zhang, Guicheng Wu

“…In this work, the flow behaviors and microstructure evolution of a solid solution Ti55511 alloy deformed in the two-phase region are investigated by hot compression experiments. …”
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Development of a model for detection and analysis of inclusions in tomographic images of iron castings using decision trees by Dorota Wilk-Kołodziejczyk, Aleksandra Nowotny, Izabela Krzak, Adam Tchórz, Krzysztof Jaśkowiec, Marcin Małysza, Adam Bitka, Mirosław Głowacki, Marzanna Książek, Łukasz Marcjan

“…Abstract CT images of castings made of ductile iron were analyzed in the paper. On these images, objects can be identified that can be considered as graphite precipitates or indicate the presence of a defect in the casting. …”
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Hot deformation behavior of In/CupIn/In composite thermal interface materials by Jie Zhang, Yulin Liu, Zhongnan Xie, Hong Guo, Mingmei Sun, Hui Yang, Xinbo He

“…The constitutive model and processing map were established, and the microstructure evolution was analyzed. The results show that the flow stress of the In/CupIn/In composite materials exhibit significant dependence on deformation rate and temperature. …”
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A Bacteria Acclimation Technology Based on Nitrogen Source Regulation and Its Application in the Reinforcement of Island and Reef Slopes by Xin Chen, Ziyu Wang, Liang Cao, Peng Cao, Shuyue Liu, Yu Xie, Yingqi Xie

“…The reinforcement mechanism and the microstructure of the cementation under novel cultivation conditions were analyzed using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy dispersive spectrometry (EDS), and X-ray diffraction (XRD). …”
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Dynamic migration of phenolics in microwaved combined cooked sorghum: Focus on the polyphenols interact with starch/protein by Lei Xu, Xuejian Song, Di Yao, Changyuan Wang, Xinmiao Yao, Zhijiang Li

“…Microstructure confirmed that microwave broke the grain cells, resulting in the elevated polyphenols contents. …”
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Enhanced precipitation strengthening effect and ductility of Mg-Gd-Y-Zn-Zr alloy by short-time solid solution prior to aging by Xu Wang, Ming Li, ShengXiong Tang, Yuanchun Huang, Yu Liu, Changqing Huang

“…Enhanced precipitation strengthening effect and ductility of Mg-9.8Gd-3.6Y-2.2Zn-0.4Zr alloy are achieved by short-time solution treatment prior to aging, and the effects of short-time solution on microstructure differences, strengthening contribution and fracture behavior are analyzed. …”
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Polarization Enhanced GaN Avalanche Photodiodes With p-type In_0.05Ga_0.95N Layer by Haiping Wang, Haifan You, Danfeng Pan, Dunjun Chen, Hai Lu, Rong Zhang, Youdou Zheng

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Aging mechanism of foamed asphalt under the coupling effect of salt-water-temperature by Na Liu, Wenan He, Changming Wang, Kun Zhou, Hailiang Liu

“…The micro-morphology, modulus, adhesion and chemical functional groups of the specimens were obtained from the tests, and the correlation between the micro-property indexes and the macro-property indexes was analyzed. The results show that the microstructure of foamed asphalt tends to ‘homogenise’ as the number of freeze-thaw and wet-dry cycles increases; the roughness index decreases; the modulus and adhesion increase; the aromatic and sulphoxide indexes become greater. …”
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Optimization of pulsed electric fields-assisted thawing process conditions and its effect on the quality of Zhijiang duck meat by Yanyang Wu, Yan Xu, Qingwu Shen, Tingxia Xu, Zhuoqi Dong, Aihua Lou

“…PEF-assisted thawing could better maintain the microstructure of zhijiang duck meat. Our data showed that if the intensity or duration of PEF treatment is too high, the quality of duck meat will actually decrease. …”
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Forming characteristics and precision control method of Ti60 titanium alloy ultra-thin hyperbolic shell in electro-assisted drawing by Renhai Yu, Shaofeng Liu, Pi Ling, Bosong Liu, Yingsheng Li, Lin Zhong, Kemin Xue

“…Based on the material properties and deformation characteristics, the cause of springback is analyzed, and a springback prediction model is established. …”
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Static and dynamic mechanical behavior of high-strength 22SiMn2TiB armor steel and welded structure by Jitang Fan, Ang Chen, Yongqiang Wang, Ke Bao, Yue Liu, Aiying Chen, Tao Fu, Linli Zhu

“…The cracking behavior as well as the corresponding microstructures are characterized at different length scales from millimeter to micron scale by optical microscope and scanning electron microscope. …”
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Effects of processing parameters on the reversible phase transition of germanium telluride by Haoran Ma, Shaorui Yang, Yi Liu, Yaguang Ye, Le Liu, Lei Liu, Wei Xiong, Leimin Deng, Tianting Chen

“…In this article, the microstructure evolution and phase transition mechanism of germanium telluride (GeTe) film under different deposition conditions, laser modes, and scanning parameters were investigated. …”
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Processing of Thermoelectric Fe2VAl Heusler-compounds by laser powder bed fusion: From single scan tracks to bulk material by M. Delcroix, G. Roy, C. van der Rest, V. Marchal-Marchant, P.J. Jacques

“…Successive parallel tracks were printed and revealed a transition from unmelting to balling to continuous densification, demonstrating the critical role of heat accumulation. The microstructure of printed samples was analyzed, and their thermoelectric properties were measured. …”
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Comparative study of white brined cheeses obtained from whole milk and milk-olive oil emulsion: Physicochemical and sensory properties by Imène Felfoul, Ali Sahli, Olfa Samet-Bali, Hamadi Attia, Salwa Bornaz

“…The obtained cheeses were stored at 4 °C during 24 hours and then analyzed for physicochemical and sensory properties. …”
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