Effects of Hydrated Lime on High-Temperature Rheological Properties of High-Viscosity Modified Asphalt by Wenjing Zhou, Yihan Sun, Fengxia Chi, Qinling Cheng, Bo Han

“…Temperature scanning (DSR-TS), multiple stress creep recovery (MSCR) by using a dynamic shear rheometer, and scanning electron microscope (SEM) tests were carried out to evaluate the high-temperature rheological properties and microstructure morphology characteristics of the asphalt mortars. …”
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Low-Cycle Fatigue Properties of the X70 High-Frequency Electric-Resistant Welded Pipes by Peng Tian, Kai Xu, Guang-ping Lu, Gui-ying Qiao, Fu-ren Xiao

“…The strength, toughness, corrosion, and fatigue resistance are the main requirements for evaluating the integrity of a pipeline. In this study, the tensile strength, impact toughness, and fatigue properties of the pipe body and weld joint of an X70 high-frequency electric-resistant welded (HFW) pipe were measured and the effects of microstructure and surface defects at weld joint on properties were discussed. …”
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Impact of graphene nanoparticles on DLP-printed parts' mechanical behavior by Md Imran Hossain, Ola L.A. Harrysson, Mohammad Asaduzzaman Chowdhury, Nayem Hossain

“…This research delves into evaluating and comparing different properties, including microstructure, surface texture, and mechanical behavior, of resin-based polymer composites fabricated using the DLP 3D printing technology. …”
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Fracturing in 14MoV6-3 Steel Weld Joints—Including Base Metals—After a Short Time in Service by Esmail Ali Salem Ahmed, Nenad Radović, Dragomir Glišić, Stefan Dikić, Nikola Milovanović, Mirjana Opačić, Jasmina Lozanović

“…The weldments were tested by means of microstructure and tensile testing. The results showed that in all weldments, a fracture occurred in the base metal. …”
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Research on the mechanism of the two-dimensional ultrasonic surface burnishing process to enhance the wear resistance for aluminum alloy by Zhen-Yu Zhou, Qiu-Yang Zheng, Yu Li, Cong Ding, Guang-Jian Peng, Zhong-Yu Piao

“…The mechanical properties and microstructure characterization for the gradient nanostructure are performed by operating a nanoindenter, transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and electron backscattered diffraction (EBSD). …”
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Effect of CGP on sliding wear resistance of low-carbon steel sheet by Mohammad Reza Shahi Anhar, Mohsen Kazeminezhad

“…The effect of constrained groove pressing (CGP) on microstructure and mechanical properties of low-carbon steel sheet has been investigated; however, its wear resistance has not been considered. …”
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Investigation of Using the IL-FSSW Technique to Weld AA5052-H112 Alloy with Copper: Experimental Study by Kareem Abbas Falih, Isam Jabbar Ibrahim, Sabah Khammass Hussein, Salah Mezlini

“…In addition, the work is based on the use of solid-state welding to eliminate the problems of conventional fusion welding methods, and this reduces the additional operations or subsequent treatments of welding and makes them unnecessary. The work was evaluated by examining the tensile shear strength and analysing the microstructure using light microscopy. …”
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The Influence of Zn and Ca on Tensile Properties and Creep Resistance of MgSn6 Alloy by T. Rzychoń

“…The microstructure of investigated alloys has been analysed using the scanning electron microscope, coupled with EDS spectrometer to enable the analysis of chemical composition of individual microstructural constituents. …”
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Research on advanced interconnection processes for SiC power device by DU Longchun, HE Yong, LIU Hongwei, LIU Xiaopeng

“…Under temperature shock conditions, the sintering silver displays expanded necks and pores in the microstructure, and both sintering processes produce a significant increase in chip shear strength. …”
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Brain white matter development in 8-year-old children is associated with maternal mental health during pregnancy by Yali Huang, Timothy R. Koscik, Timothy R. Koscik, Aline Andres, Aline Andres, Jayne Bellando, Jayne Bellando, Charles M. Glasier, Charles M. Glasier, Adhitya Ram, Xiawei Ou, Xiawei Ou, Xiawei Ou, Xiawei Ou

“…Their children underwent a brain MRI examination at age 8 years with multi-shell diffusion imaging analyzed using diffusion tensor imaging (DTI), diffusional kurtosis imaging (DKI), and neurite orientation dispersion and density imaging (NODDI) models for a multi-aspect evaluation of microstructural development. Key diffusion metrics (FA: fractional anisotropy; MD: mean diffusivity; AD: axial diffusivity; RD: radial diffusivity; MK: mean kurtosis; AK: axial kurtosis; RK: radial kurtosis; NDI: neurite density index; ODI: orientation dispersion index; FWF: free water fraction) were extracted from the limbic system white matter structures including cingulum, fornix, and uncinate fasciculus, which are closely associated with emotional and motivational processes.ResultsHigher maternal depression symptom scores were associated with lower FA (R = –0.3126, p = 0.0305, in CGH.R; R = –0.3025, p = 0.0366, in FXC.R) and MK (R = –0.3284, p = 0.0227, in CGG.R) and higher MD (R = 0.2879, p = 0.0472, in CGH.R) and RD (R = 0.3451, p = 0.0163, in CGH.R; R = 0.3456, p = 0.0161, in FXC.R) in predominately right-hemisphere limbic tracts. …”
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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

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Influence of the rapid thermal treatment of the gate dielectric on the parameters of integrated circuits of time devices by V. A. Saladukha, V. A. Pilipenko, V. A. Gorushko

“…The leakage current of the gate Ig leak was determined at the gate voltage of -20 V. For evaluation of the charge properties of the gate dielectric of devices the, the thermal field tests were performed. …”
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Effect of Hydrogen and Hydrogen-Blended Natural Gas on Additive-Manufactured 316L Stainless Steel in Ambient Oil and Gas Environments by Gerardo Gamboa, Ali Babakr, Marcus L. Young

“…The samples underwent mechanical evaluation through tensile testing and hot chemical extraction to assess hydrogen solubility. …”
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<i>κ</i>/<i>ι</i>-Carrageenan Blends in Plant Capsules: Achieving Harmony Between Mechanical and Disintegration Properties by Zhenyu Liu, Chuqi He, Zhibin Yang, Qing Zhao, Yuting Dong, Jing Ye, Bingde Zheng, Ranjith Kumar Kankala, Xueqin Zhang, Meitian Xiao

“…SEM analysis revealed a dense microstructure in this formulation, contributing to its improved mechanical properties. …”
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Effect of Camellia nitidissima Chi Polysaccharide on the Physicochemical Properties and Gel Properties of Surimi Gel in Pangasius bocourti by Zezheng ZENG, Lifeng ZHU, Yanghong CAO, Cen QI, Ziru DAI, Qingliang DONG

“…The effects of different CNCP dosages (0%, 0.2%, 0.4%, 0.6%, 0.8%, 1.0%) on the whiteness value, gel strength, textural properties, sensory evaluation, cooking loss rate, water-holding capacity, water distribution, dynamic rheological characteristics, gel-forming forces, protein secondary structure, and microstructure of the CNCP-Pangasius bocourti surimi plural gel were also investigated. …”
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Rare-Earth based magnesium alloys as a potential biomaterial for the future by Abhishek Kumar, Amit Choudhari, Ashish Kumar Gupta, Avinash Kumar

“…These elements significantly refine the microstructure, enhance mechanical properties, and improve corrosion resistance, effectively mitigating some of Mg's inherent limitations. …”
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The influence of dynamic deformation on the mechanisms in TWIP steel by M.B. Jabłońska, K. Jasiak, R. Chulist, M. Tkocz, M. Kostka, K. Kowalczyk, A. Królicka, Z. Gronostajski

“…As a part of this study, an evaluation of the influence of the strain rate on the deformation mechanism in Fe-21Mn-2.5Al-0.4C (wt.%) steel was developed. …”
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White Matter Imaging Phenotypes Mediate the Negative Causality of Mitochondrial DNA Copy Number on Sleep Apnea: A Bidirectional Mendelian Randomization Study and Mediation Analysis by Ying Q, Wang M, Zhao Z, Wu Y, Sun C, Huang X, Zhang X, Guo J

“…A two-step approach was employed to evaluate causal relationships between BIPs, mtDNA-CN and SA, utilising the &ldquo;product of coefficients&rdquo; method to assess the mediating effects of BIPs. …”
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Synergistic effects of alkali content and silicate modulus optimization for enhanced properties in alkali-activated ultra-high performance concrete at ambient and high temperature by Yunfeng Qian, Dingyi Yang, Yunxiao Yan, Guosheng Ren, Miao Liu

“…This study comprehensively examines the combined effects of alkali content and silicate modulus on the mechanical properties, moisture transport behavior, and microstructural evolution of alkali-activated ultra-high performance concrete (A-UHPC) under both ambient and elevated temperatures. …”
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Sustainable Polyurethane-Based Polymer Concrete: Mechanical and Non-destructive Properties with Machine Learning Technique by S. I. Haruna, Han Zhu, Yasser E. Ibrahim, Jian Yang, AIB Farouk, Jianwen Shao, Musa Adamu, Omar Shabbir Ahmed

“…Moreover, scanning electron microscopy (SEM) was employed to evaluate the microstructure of PUC. Feature selection tools were used to explore optimal input variables for estimating the (f c) of the PUC samples. …”
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