A Review on the Aging Behavior of BADGE-Based Epoxy Resin by Wei He, Xinshuo Jiang, Rong He, Yuchao Zheng, Dongli Dai, Liang Huang, Xianhua Yao

“…These aging processes lead to irreversible physicochemical changes, manifested as degradation of microstructure, mechanical properties, and dynamic mechanical properties to varying degrees, with performance deterioration becoming increasingly significant over time. …”
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In Vitro Digestion of Chia Seed Oil Nanoemulsions by Luciana Julio, Greilis Quintero-Gamero, Estefanía Guiotto, Vanesa Ixtaina

“…The particle size distribution, mean diameter, and microstructure were evaluated after in vitro stomach and small intestine simulation according to the INFOGEST method. …”
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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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Preparation and characterization of dressing-type emulsions formulated with hydrocolloids from the mango (Mangifera indica) peel by Ronald Marsiglia-Fuentes, José M. Franco, Luis A. García-Zapateiro

“…Particle size distribution, ζ-potential, proximal composition, color, microstructure, and rheological properties were evaluated. …”
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Improving gel properties of egg white protein using coconut endosperm dietary fibers modified by ultrasound and dual enzymolysis combined with carboxymethylation or phosphate cross... by Anyu Zhang, Jun Ma, Peiyao Long, Yajun Zheng, Yichan Zhang

“…However, further research is needed to clarify the mechanisms behind these modifications and evaluate their economic feasibility.…”
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Innovative Bioceramic Based on Hydroxyapatite with Titanium Nanoparticles as Reinforcement for Possible Medical Applications by Dafne Rubi Porras-Herrera, Héctor Herrera-Hernández, José Guadalupe Miranda-Hernández, José Adalberto Castillo-Robles, Eddie Nahúm Armendariz-Mireles, Carlos Adrián Calles-Arriaga, Enrique Rocha-Rangel

“…The biomaterials’ microstructure is completely fine and homogeneous. The biomaterial reinforced with 1 wt. % Ti exhibits the best mechanical behavior. …”
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Independent Acidic pH Reactivity of Non-Iron-Fenton Reaction Catalyzed by Copper-Based Nanoparticles for Fluorescent Dye Oxidation by Zakia H. Alhashem, Hasna Abdullah Alali, Shehab A. Mansour, Maha A. Tony, Ashraf H. Farha

“…CuO/Cu₂O hybrid nanoparticles were successfully synthesized through a thermal decomposition route and applied as a heterogeneous catalytic oxidant for a fluorescent dye, namely Basic Violet 10 (BV10) dye. The microstructure and morphology of the prepared catalyst were evaluated via X-ray diffraction (XRD) and a field-emission scanning electron microscope (FE-SEM), respectively. …”
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Durability assessment of clay soils stabilised with geopolymers based on recycled glass powder in various corrosive environments by Meysam Pourabbas Bilondi, Mahdi Amiri Daluee, Mobina Amirriahi, Maryam Akhgar Eslamieh, Komeil Rajaee, Mojtaba Zaresefat

“…Ordinary Portland cement (OPC) is commonly used for soil stabilisation in construction; however, its significant environmental impact makes long-term reliance undesirable. This research evaluates geopolymer cement derived from recycled glass powder (RGP) as a sustainable alternative for stabilising low-plasticity silt soil (ML). …”
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Estimating the occurrence of chum salmon <i>Oncorhynchus keta</i> of artificial origin on spawning grounds in the rivers and lakes of Iturup Island by M. Yu. Stekolshchikova, E. G. Akinicheva, Y. A. Batiuk, I. A. Varaksin

“…This problem is relevant to Iturup Island, where the chum salmon stock is formed by both natural reproduction and artificial breeding. To evaluate their ratio, otolith marking of juveniles has been massively implemented at Iturup salmon hatcheries since 2009. …”
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Effect of Ultrasonic Nanocrystalline Surface Modification (UNSM) on Stress Corrosion Cracking of 304L Stainless Steel by Hyunhak Cho, Young-Ran Yoo, Young-Sik Kim

“…The impact of peening treatment on SCC properties was explored through microstructural analysis, corrosion properties analysis, and compressive residual stress assessments. …”
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Relationship between renal function and prognosis of Chinese proliferative diabetic retinopathy patients undergoing the first vitrectomy: protocol for a prospective cohort study by Chunyan Lei, Meixia Zhang, Keren Zhang, Tiancong Chang, Qibo Ran

“…The variation will be described and evaluated using the χ² test or Kruskal-Wallis test. …”
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Experimental on effect of steel slag activator on mechanical properties and durability of offshore concrete by Chenfeng Ye

“…To improve the durability of offshore concrete and the incorporation of steel slag powder within the concrete matrix, a series of tests were conducted to evaluate the fluidity, setting time, mechanical properties, carbonation depth, and chloride ion electric flux of steel slag concrete. …”
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Impact of laser shock peening on high-strength aluminum alloys in marine environments by Xiang-Fei Wang, Xiao-Ye Zhou, Jia-Le Mao, Ji-Hua Zhu, Chun Pei

“…This study aims to address these challenges by evaluating the efficacy of laser shock penning (LSP) in enhancing the mechanical performance and fatigue life of two aluminum alloys, 6061-T6 and 6082-T6. …”
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A functional dual responsive CMC/OHA/SA/TOB hydrogel as wound dressing to enhance wound healing by Jiajun Xiao, Yanming Liang, Ting Sun, Ming Liu, Xiaoning He

“…Hydrogel cross-linking was verified by infrared spectroscopy, and the microstructure was examined with scanning electron microscopy. …”
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Pore size characterization of Cretaceous ironstone by low-field nuclear magnetic resonance technique by A.A. Ige-Adeyeye, O.B. Olatinsu, V.C. Ozebo, L. Esteban

“…The aim was to evaluate the porosity and pore structure for heat flow consideration in blast furnace or rotary kiln. …”
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Development and Characterization of Thermal Protection Gels for Steel Pipelines Transporting Combustible Materials by Jing Li, Jianhua Gong, Jun Shen, Kege Yang, Longhua Tan, Haoyuan Li, Jinlong Zhao

“…Subsequently, water retention, thermal stability and the microstructure of these formulations were analyzed. Finally, the thermal protection performance of the gel formulations was evaluated under the direct impingement of flames or high-temperature smoke. …”
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Electro-discharge deposition of zinc powder on 316L stainless steel: Synthesis, deposition rate, and characterization by Elhuseini Garba, Ahmad Majdi Abdul-Rani, Abdul Azeez Abdu Aliyu, Aliyu Ruwaida, Saad Ali

“…This study aimed to evaluate the effect of zinc (Zn) deposition on 316L SS for oil and gas application. …”
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Effect of guar gum as a stabilizer on the physicochemical, textural, and sensory characteristics of liquid Kashk (a traditional dairy product) by Maryam Ghaderi-Ghahfarokhi, Roya Mohammadnezhad, Mehdi Zarei, Mohammad Sadegh Arab

“…Scanning electron microscopy revealed that guar gum promoted a more compact microstructure and reduced pore size in ILK. Sensory evaluations revealed that all formulations maintained acceptable color and appearance throughout storage, with no adverse effects on taste or odor attributable to adding guar gum. …”
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Preparation and characterization of biodegradable flexible polyurethane foam containing acetylated tapioca starch and Castor oil by Mohammad Reza Abdollahi Moghaddam, Maryam Mahdavi, Adel Beigbabaee, Mohsen Heidary, Mohammad Ali Hesarinejad

“…These foams incorporated acetylated tapioca starch as a filler and castor oil, and their properties were evaluated. Experiments assessed how varying concentrations of acetylated starch (0, 15, 30, 45, and 60 wt%) and castor oil (0, 10, 20, and 30 wt%) affected the foams’ density, tensile properties, compression set, moisture absorption, biodegradability, and microstructure. …”
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Unlocking the Potential of RFA and Stabilizers in High Moisture Geotechnical Applications by Kaiqing Zhou, Xuliang Wang, Jun Hu, Qinxi Dong, Hui Zeng

“…Unconfined compressive strength (UCS) tests were conducted to evaluate the mechanical performance of the samples, and the mechanisms were further analyzed using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and particle size distribution (PSD) analysis. …”
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