Influence of Y–Bi–Co oxide doping on electrical performance of ZnO varistors based on simulation analysis by Zhengzheng Fu, Zongxi Zhang, Songhai Fan, Tao Cui, Donghui Luo, Yue Yin, Pengfei Meng, Jingke Guo

“…Abstract ZnO varistors doped with Y2O3, Bi2O3, and Co2O3 were analyzed for electrical performance, microstructure, phase composition, and elemental distribution using electrical performance testing, scanning electron microscopy, X‐ray diffraction, and energy dispersive spectroscopy tests. …”
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Multiscale strength formation mechanism and stress-strain behavior of alkali-activated metakaolin concrete considering the effect of alkaline solution/binder ratio by Chenyang Yuan, Haiyang Hu, Weifeng Bai, Junfeng Guan, Yajun Lv, Chaopeng Xie, Lielie Li

“…Experiments are designed with seven different AL/B (0.55–0.85), and the effects of different AL/B on the macro-mechanical properties and microstructure of AAMK are analyzed by means of tests such as nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), uniaxial compression, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and X-ray diffraction (XRD). …”
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Mechanism of Textural Reorganization in Silkworm Chrysalis and Pea Protein Extrusion: Structural Evolution and Quality Characteristic by Xun Zhang, Min Wu, Tao He, Dongyu Sun, Huihuang Xu, Tianqi Zhang, Wenguang Wei

“…Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) revealed that the addition of SCP changed the microstructure of the product, resulting in a looser, more porous sample overall. …”
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Mimicking the Liver Sinusoidal Endothelial Cell Niche In Vitro to Enhance Fenestration in a Genetic Model of Systemic Inflammation by Dibakar Borah, Oliwia Blacharczyk, Karolina Szafranska, Izabela Czyzynska-Cichon, Sara Metwally, Konrad Szymanowski, Wolfgang Hübner, Jerzy Kotlinowski, Ewelina Dobosz, Peter McCourt, Thomas Huser, Malgorzata Lekka, Bartlomiej Zapotoczny

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Optimization of Enzymatic Hydrolysis Process, Structural Characterization and Antioxidant Activity Analysis of Gastrodia elata Polysaccharide by Yunfei HU, De ZHOU, Qinglan ZENG, Jinsong HE, Ming ZHAO, Qingyan TANG

“…Their dissolution rate, monosaccharide composition, relative molecular weight, functional groups, and microstructure were analyzed before and after enzymatic hydrolysis. …”
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Analysis of tensile properties in tempered martensite steels with different cementite particle size distributions by Kengo Sawai, Keiya Sugiura, Toshio Ogawa, Ta-Te Chen, Fei Sun, Yoshitaka Adachi

“…In this study, the tensile properties of tempered martensite steel were analyzed using a combination of an experimental approach and deep learning. …”
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Flow stress-strain curves and dynamic recrystallization behavior of high carbon low alloy steels during hot deformation by D.Z. Li, X.M. Zhao, H.L. Zhang, J. Li

“…Compared to the initial microstructure, the average grain size at 1050 oC-0.1 s−1 decreased by 79.4%, while the aspect ratio of the grain shape increased by only 9.1%. …”
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Preparation and Properties of Fly Ash and Sintering Red Mud-based Geopolymers by Cheng LIU, Yuxiao ZHOU, Liuyi REN, Siyuan YANG, Shenxu BAO

“…The raw materials and geopolymers prepared at different pretreatment methods were analyzed and tested using XRF, XRD, ICP-OES, and SEM-EDS. …”
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Investigating the role of starch in the structuring of meat alternatives from mung bean and pea protein isolates via heat-induced gelation by Mohammad Affan Baig, Hussein Mostafa, Nilushni Sivapragasam, Raouf Aslam, Weibiao Zhou, Sajid Maqsood

“…The protein functionality of mungbean protein isolate (MBPI) and pea protein isolate (PPI) were analyzed. In addition, the effects of constituent composition on the physicochemical properties of meat alternatives were studied using RSM.ResultsThe protein content exhibited an elevation with increased levels of MBPI and PPI in 15:15 ratio. …”
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Evaluation of the Characteristics of Digital Light Processing 3D-Printed Magnesium Calcium Phosphate for Bone Regeneration by Peng Zhang, Meiling Zhang, Yoo-Na Jung, Seong-Won Choi, Yong-Seok Lee, Geelsu Hwang, Kwi-Dug Yun

“…In this study, we prepared MCP samples with five different molar ratios via DLP 3D printing. We analyzed the physicochemical properties of these five groups, including phase compositions and microstructures, which were examined using X-ray diffraction and scanning electron microscopy, respectively. …”
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Modification of bitumen with polyether-based polyurethanes containing different hard segments by Zengping Zhang, Hao Liu, Youxin Zhu, Liqi Chen, Jia Sun, Li Wang, Ting Huang

“…Then, the high and low temperature properties and resistance to permanent deformation of modified bitumen binders were investigated through dynamic shear rheometer (DSR) test, bending beam rheometer (BBR) test and multiple stress creep recovery (MSCR) test. Finally, the microstructure and molecular movement were analyzed by fluorescence microscopy (FM), atomic force microscopy (AFM) and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). …”
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Development and characterization of carbon-based conductive pastes with high mechanical integrity under bending stress for room-temperature printable electronics by Santiago Mesa, Edwin Ramírez, Kelly G. Rivera Botia, Franklin Jaramillo, Daniel Ramírez

“…By varying the ratios of G/CB (1 to 4), carbon filler content (11.6–20%), and polymer content (1.5–7%), 48 different formulations were fabricated and further analyzed to determine their electrical conductivity as films. …”
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Effect of accelerated carbonation on fine cement paste aggregates by Marión Bustamante, Viviana Letelier, Bruno Wenzel, Cristian Torres, Estefania Loyola, José Marcos Ortega

“…Regarding the parameters of the accelerated carbonation environment analyzed, for a higher w/c ratio in the original model aggregate, higher initial water content was necessary for the carbonation process to be efficient. …”
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Liquid-induced heat treatment strategy for eliminating anisotropy of IN718 fabricated by laser powder bed fusion by Zhuoyu Li, Xiaogang Hu, Fan Zhou, Zhifang Shi, Zhiwei Lyu, Zhen Xu, Yu Li, Xin Zhao, Hongxing Lu, Qiang Zhu

“…The intergranular liquid film is introduced to facilitate the columnar-to-equiaxed transition of grains in IN718 alloy fabricated by LPBF. Microstructures and mechanical properties parallel and perpendicular to the build direction have been analyzed. …”
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Primary research on expression of kerogen in Longmaxi Shale and its adsorption characteristics by HOU Dali, HAN Xin, TANG Hongming, GUO Jianchun, GONG Fengming, SUN Lei, QIANG Xianyu

“…The adsorption mechanism and characteristics of CH4 in kerogen of Longmaxi Shale are analyzed by magnetic levitation weight experiment, molecular simulation methods of the Grand Canonical Monte Carlo（GCMC）, and Molecular Dynamics（MD）. …”
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Study on the Influence of Window Openings on Seismic Performance of Stone Walls of Tibetan and Qiang Dwellings by You Mo, Pan Guo, Jun Lu, Zhuohui Wu, Baoshan Yang, Zhijun Jiang, Feiyang Chen, Wenxi Jiang

“…The findings indicate that “X”-shaped cracks at the corners of the window openings and extending to the surrounding areas are the primary damage characteristics. The unique microstructure of yellow clay and schist leads to the faster appearance of wall cracks. …”
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Oxidative stability and physical properties of model cream-type O/W emulsions structured with candelilla wax and stored at room temperature by Iwona Szymańska, Anna Żbikowska, Sylwia Onacik-Gür, Małgorzata Kowalska

“…The emulsion's primary, secondary, and total degrees of lipid oxidative changes and the microstructure, rheological properties, and physical stability were examined. …”
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Enhancement of physicochemical properties and antioxidant activity of carob-based dark chocolate as a cocoa powder substitute by Rossi Indiarto, Rizha Gustian Firdaus, Herlina Marta, Edy Subroto, Dimas Rahadian Aji Muhammad, Adi Md Sikin

“…Five DC formulations were produced by varying the carob-powder-to-cocoa powder ratio and were analyzed for pH, fat, protein, polyphenol, and flavonoid contents, antioxidant activity (IC₅₀), texture, color, particle size, melting behavior, polymorphism, microstructure, and sensory acceptability. …”
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Effect of Mulberry Powder Addition on the Quality and Antioxidant Capacity of Steamed Bread by WANG Jing-han, DU Mi-ying, HUANG Shui-lian, DAI Rui

“…The impact of varying amounts of mulberry powder on the color difference, texture, microstructure, and antioxidant effects of fermented dough and steamed bread was measured, and the correlation between dough characteristics and steamed bread quality was also analyzed. …”
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Influence of laser absorptivity of CuCr0.8 substrate surface state on the characteristics of laser directed energy deposition inconel 718 single track by Baopeng Zhang, Haifeng Xiao, Weicheng Wang, Feiyang Li, Yun Wang, Haihong Zhu

“…Substrate surface roughness, laser absorptivity, molten pool morphology, and microstructure were characterized, and the mechanisms of laser absorptivity change and the different LDED processes were analyzed. …”
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