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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Aquafaba and Cinnamon Essential Oil for the Production of Biodegradable and Compostable Wine Vineyard Waste-Based Material by Sergio Moraga-Bustos, Yessica Rivas, Ricardo Villalobos, Marcela Jarpa-Parra

“…(1) Grape stalks and aquafaba (Aq) from chickpeas are promising agricultural byproducts with potential applications in the development of sustainable biocomposite materials due to their ligno-cellulose and protein content. (2) This study aimed to evaluate the incorporation of Aq and cinnamon essential oil (CEO) into grape stalk-based materials to enhance mechanical properties and prevent microbial contamination. …”
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Effect of titanium dioxide (Tio2) nanoparticles on the wear rate of marine journal bearings made of composite materials by Suadad Noori Ghani, Ali Sadiq Alithari, Hala Salman Hasan

“…A scanning electron microscope (SEM) was also used to analyze the microstructure and particle distribution, and the images confirmed the optimal homogeneity of the sample and the effectiveness of the fiber and nanoparticle distribution in enhancing performance.…”
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Laser Powder Bed Fusion of CuSn10: A Review by Robert Kremer, Somayeh Khani, Tamara Appel, Johannes Buhl, Heinz Palkowski

“…Through a systematic literature search, 32 articles on LPBF‐processed CuSn10 are identified and evaluated. This provides an overview of processing parameters, microstructures, mechanical properties, corrosion behavior, the effect of heat treatments, and multimaterial connections. …”
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Design of Laser Welding Parameters for Joining Ti Grade 2 and AW 5754 Aluminium Alloys Using Numerical Simulation by Mária Behúlová, Eva Babalová, Miroslav Sahul

“…Mechanical properties of weld joints were evaluated using tensile tests and Vickers microhardness measurements.…”
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The durability of mechanical properties of flexible waterproofing membranes used on ventilated terraces under long term exposure to high temperatures by Barbara Francke, Ewelina Kozikowska, Ewa Sudoł, Marta Zawadzka, Vadim Griniov, Agnieszka Starzyk

“…The action mechanism of the ageing processes was investigated by analysing the microstructure of the cross-sections of the tested samples using SEM. …”
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The Effect of Steel Fiber Content on the Workability and Mechanical Properties of Slag-Based/Fly Ash-Based UHPC by Gaoyu Liao, Rui Wu, Mier He, Xiangchen Huang, Linmei Wu

“…Flowability, compressive strength, flexural behavior, impact resistance, and microstructure were evaluated. Results show that increasing fiber content significantly reduces workability, with fly ash-based mixes showing better flowability than slag-based ones. …”
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Effect of Chemical Composition and Annealing Parameters for Advanced Packaging Steel Applications by Yasemin Kılıç, Ramazan Uzun, Ümran Başkaya

“…In this study, the effects of chemical composition and annealing parameters on the phase transformation behavior, microstructure, and mechanical properties of packaging steels were investigated. …”
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Preservation properties of Toona sinensis essential oil-chitosan composite films: A comprehensive study by Yuchen Liu, Mengrui Qu, Kaiyang Cao, Dongying Wang

“…In order to this end, composite films with different concentrations (0.5 %∼2.0 %, v/v) of Toona sinensis essential oil (TSEO)-chitosan (CS) were prepared, and the microstructure, physical properties, and preservative performance of these composite films were evaluated. …”
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Effect of intercritical annealing time and processing route on the tensile and shear mechanical properties of dual-phase (DP) steel by Sina Mirzamohammadi, Hamed Mirzadeh, Reza Mahmudi

“…In addition, shear punch testing (SPT) was used to evaluate the shear mechanical properties, with trends similar to those observed in the tensile deformation mode. …”
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Experimental Study on the Novel Interface Bond Behavior between Fiber-Reinforced Concrete and Common Concrete through 3D-DIC by Yujie Yuan, Ming Li, Abduqader S. S. Alquraishi, Hongye Sun

“…The three-dimensional digital image correlation technique (3D-DIC) and scanning electron microscope were adopted to evaluate the variation of specimen surface strain distributions and microstructure of fiber-reinforced concrete and bond interface between new-to-old concrete. …”
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Synthesis, Characterization, and Photocatalytic Activity of Cu-Doped MgO Nanoparticles on Degradation of Methyl Orange (MO) by Mebrihit Fissaha Gebreaneniya, Goitom Gebreyohannes Berhe, Tesfamariam Teklu

“…The crystal size of undoped MgO and Cu-doped MgO nanoparticles is 13.04 nm and 12.08 nm, respectively. The SEM microstructure of pure MgO showed higher agglomeration than the Cu-doped MgO nanoparticles. …”
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Assessing the effects of supplementary cementitious materials on concrete properties:a review by Almotaseembillah Ahmed

“…This research examines various SCMs and evaluates their impact on the strength, workability, and durability of concrete. …”
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Enhancement in the Electrocatalytic and Optoelectronic Performance of Cost-Effective Counter Electrode VO2 for Dye-Sensitized Solar Cell (DSSC) by Varsha Yadav, Rahul Bhatnagar, Upendra Kumar

“…The photovoltaic performance of the manufactured device was examined by I–V measurement, revealing a notable open circuit voltage (Voc) and efficient power conversion efficiency when compared to the other materials that were evaluated.…”
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Study on Road Performance and Electrothermal Performance of Poured Conductive Asphalt Concrete by Zhenxia Li, Tengteng Guo, Yuanzhao Chen, Yu Lu, Xiangjie Niu, Xiao Yang, Lihui Jin

“…And the ice melting efficiency of poured conductive asphalt concrete was evaluated by indoor deicing test. Finally, the microstructure characteristics were analyzed by SEM. …”
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Industrial byproducts in concrete: A state-of-the-art review by Karan Moolchandani

“…SF, a byproduct of silicon alloy production, refines the microstructure, reduces permeability by 40 %, and increases early-age compressive strength by 30–35 %. …”
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Detection of Silent Type I Choroidal Neovascular Membrane in Chronic Central Serous Chorioretinopathy Using En Face Swept-Source Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography by Magdy Moussa, Mahmoud Leila, Hagar Khalid, Mohamed Lolah

“…Purpose. To evaluate the efficacy of SS-OCTA in the detection of silent CNV secondary to chronic CSCR compared to that of FFA and SS-OCT. …”
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Multi-Objective Optimization of Machinability and Energy Consumption of Cast Iron Depending on Cooling Rate by Burak Öztürk, Fuat Kara

“…Cooling rates in cast iron significantly impact its microstructure, leading to bainitic transformation instead of ferritic structures, resulting in microstructures with higher pearlite content and even cementite formation. …”
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An Ultra-Stable Polysaccharide Gel Plugging Agent for Water Shutoff in Mature Oil Reservoirs by Yang Yang, Shuangxiang Ye, Ping Liu, Youqi Wang

“…The CTS/MBA gel system was evaluated under various environmental conditions using rheological testing and thermal aging to assess gel strength and stability. …”
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Effect of Transglutaminase Cross-Linked Rapeseed Protein on Cake Quality by XIONG Wenfei, ZHU Shuxin, LU Shanshan, YAO Yijun, WANG Lifeng

“…Herein, the effectiveness of the application of TG-crosslinked rapeseed protein in sponge cake was comprehensively evaluated by analyzing the apparent morphology, microstructure, color, texture, water status, starch crystallinity and flavor. …”
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