Influence of Interlayer Temperature and Deposition Method on the Wall Geometry and Vickers Microhardness Profile of ER70S-6 Parts Manufactured by Additive Manufacturing Using CMT by André Luis Silva da Costa, Raphael Lima de Paiva, Déborah de Oliveira, Maksym Ziberov

“…As a recent technology, different studies have been developed comprehending the deposition approach, aiming to achieve parts with specific characteristics, usually evaluating the geometry, microstructure and mechanical properties, such as yield and tensile strengths, residual stresses and microhardness; however, the last is usually presented by mean values, requiring more details to comprehend its behavior further. …”
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Formulation Optimization of Liquid Rapid-Freezing Cryopreservation Solution and Its Application Effectiveness on Tilapia by Ting DUNA, Lanqing PENG, Fanwei DAI, Feiping CHEN, Zheng LUO, Qiongyao WANG, Hailin Yue, Jijun Gong, Mingqiang YE

“…The freezing point and viscosity were used as evaluation indices. A multi-component cryoprotectant formulation was optimized through single-factor experiments combined with Box-Behnken response surface methodology. …”
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Micro-Mechanism of Strength for Cement-Treated Soil Based on the SEM Experiment: Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis by Liyang Xu, Riqing Xu, Qingfeng Lin, Guohui Feng, Chang Yuan, Zhi Ding

“…Investigating the microstructure of cement-treated soil provides a fundamental understanding of its strength evolution. …”
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Comprehensive study on corrosion, wear and fatigue performance of low-porosity PEO coating on Mg alloy by Xiaopeng Lu, Yufei Xie, Xinyu Zhang, Jirui Ma, Lingxiong Sun, Quantong Jiang, Wojciech Simka, Dan Zhang, Baorong Hou, Fuhui Wang

“…This can be new strategy to evaluate coating lifespan and promote wide range of applications for Mg alloy.…”
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LOCAL MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF ATMOSPHERIC SPRAYED MOLYBDENUM COATINGS DEPOSITED WITH CASCADED PLASMA TORCH by Jakub Antoš, Petra Šulcová, Kateřina Lencová, Šárka Houdková, Josef Duliškovic, Jan Hajšman, Karolína Burdová, Antonín Račický

“…In this paper, mechanical properties of atmospheric plasma sprayed molybdenum coatings on steel (S235) substrate are evaluated. Optimization of spraying parameters for spherical Mo powder sprayed by cascaded plasma torch SinplexPro is carried out and the influence on final microstructure, mechanical and tribological properties of molybdenum coatings is analysed.…”
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In-situ surface modification and bulk alloying of anti-bacterial Cu-bearing stainless steel using selective laser melting by Liu Kun, Ioi Lei Wang, Lap Mou Tam, Kin Ho Lo, Ruidi Li, Chi Wai Chan, Valentino A.M. Cristino, Chi Tat Kwok

“…In this study, Cu-bearing stainless steel Fe-Cr-Ni-Cu with different Cu contents (4 and 8 wt%) were prepared by surface modification and bulk alloying using selective laser melting (SLM) and their microstructure, metallurgical properties, hardness, corrosion resistance and antibacterial efficacy were evaluated. …”
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Functionalized sodium alginate composite films based on double-encapsulated essential oil of wampee nanoparticles: a green preservation material by Jinman He, Wanli Zhang, Gulden Goksen, Mohammad Rizwan Khan, Naushad Ahmad, Xinli Cong

“…Additionally, the films were evaluated for their antimicrobial and antioxidant activity, as well as their ability to sustain the release of WEO. …”
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HARDNESS OF NITRIDED LAYERS TREATED BY PLASMA NITRIDING by Zdeněk Joska, Zdeněk Pokorný, Jaromír Kadlec, Zbyněk Studený, Emil Svoboda

“…This paper focuses on the description of the mechanical properties of nitrided layers in the two most widespread austenitic stainless steels AISI 304 and AISI 316L. The microstructure and properties of nitrided layers were evaluated by metallography and microhardness measurement. …”
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Comparative Review of Rotary Friction Welding Between Aluminium and Copper Alloys for Enhanced Joint Strength by Riyan Ariyansah, Aditya Rio Prabowo, Nurul Muhayat, Bagus Anang Nugroho, Triyono Triyono

“…This study evaluates and compares the effectiveness of friction stir welding on aluminium and copper alloys with the aim of improving the strength of the resulting joints. …”
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Antibacterial Activity of Phloretin Against <i>Vibrio parahaemolyticus</i> and Its Application in Seafood by Siyang Chen, Wenxiu Zhu, Yiqun Zhan, Xiaodong Xia

“…After PHL treatment, alterations in the cell morphology, cell microstructure, and intracellular contents of <i>V. parahaemolyticus</i> were assessed. …”
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Progress on the Quality of Animal/Plant Protein and Fish Surimi Mixed Gel by Xinyue ZHANG, Wenhao GENG, Miaomiao TIAN, Xin LIANG, Xinrong LI, Xinru FAN, Qiancheng ZHAO

“…Gel properties play a crucial role in evaluating the quality of surimi products, which are favored by consumers for their high nutritional value, delightful taste, and convenient storage and transportation. …”
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Analysis of Wear in the Contact Between the Wheel Tread and the Rail Head: Influence of the Manufacturing Process of Cast and Forged Railway Wheels by V.G. Germinari, R.S. Miranda, A.B. Rezende, A.C. Carvalho, D.S. Monteiro, M. Jose-Bueno, R.C. Rocha, A. Sinatora, P.R. Mei

“…This study aimed to analyze the effects of the manufacturing process of the cast and forged microalloyed railway wheels, with similar microstructure, hardness, and equivalent carbon content, on the metallurgical defects formation and tribological properties. …”
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Rheology, Moisture Distribution, and Retrogradation Characteristics of Dough Containing Peony Seed Oil and Quality of Corresponding Steamed Bread by Ranhuixin Ma, Sihai Han, Jingzheng Song, Zhouya Bai, Chonghui Yue, Peiyan Li, Libo Wang, Denglin Luo

“…Through the dynamic rheological tests of the dough, microstructure analyses, bread quality evaluations, crystallization characteristic experiments, and texture characteristic measurements, we revealed the influence mechanisms of the different contents of PSO on the quality characteristics of the wheat dough and Chinese steamed breads. …”
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Fayalite-Based Geopolymer Foam by Aleksandar Nikolov, Mihail Tarassov, Ivan Rostovsky, Miryana Raykovska, Ivan Georgiev, Kinga Korniejenko

“…The phase composition and microstructure of the obtained geopolymer foams were examined using powder XRD, Micro-CT and SEM. …”
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Leveraging laser powder bed fusion to alter texture and mechanical properties of magnesium alloy WE43 by Lisa Larsson, Francesco D’Elia, Martin Sahlberg, Cecilia Persson

“…Samples were characterized for density and microstructure, followed by in-depth texture analysis using both lab-based techniques and neutron diffraction measurements. …”
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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

“…., gas atomization and alloy smelting), and evaluates their effects on thermal transport properties. …”
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Impact of Lubrication on Shear Deformation During Asymmetrical Rolling: A Viscoplastic Analysis of Slip System Activity Using an Affine Linearization Scheme by I Putu Widiantara, Siti Fatimah, Warda Bahanan, Jee-Hyun Kang, Young Gun Ko

“…Although it is well established that lubrication influences the microstructure and texture of deformed sheets through its effect on shear deformation, the underlying mechanisms remain insufficiently understood. …”
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Effect of suction on time-dependent behavior of intact loess under oedometric conditions: Strain rate dependency and stress relaxation by Tian-Gang Lan, Ling Xu, Shi-Feng Lu

“…Water retention behaviors and microstructures were also measured to characterize the tested loess. …”
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High‐dimensional Bayesian optimization for metamaterial design by Zhichao Tian, Yang Yang, Sui Zhou, Tian Zhou, Ke Deng, Chunlin Ji, Yejun He, Jun S. Liu

“…Abstract Metamaterial design, encompassing both microstructure topology selection and geometric parameter optimization, constitutes a high‐dimensional optimization problem, with computationally expensive and time‐consuming design evaluations. …”
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Using Alkali-Activated Cementitious Materials to Solidify High Organic Matter Content Dredged Sludge as Roadbed Material by Zhong Gu, Sudong Hua, Weixing Zhao, Sisheng Li, Zhen Gao, Haitao Shan

“…The properties of the solidified samples were determined in terms of unconfined compressive strength, products of hydration, toxicity characteristics, water stability, freeze-thaw resistance, and volume stability. The microstructure and hydration products of the dredged sludge after solidification were evaluated by X-ray diffraction analysis, scanning electron microscopy, and thermogravimetry-differential scanning calorimetry analysis. …”
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