Improving mechanical performance and reducing CO2 emissions of cement-based composites via one-step synthesis of highly dispersed flake g-C3N4 by Jiaqian Pang, Yangrui Wang, Lingjie Jiang, Haijie He, Bin Wang, Yufei Gao

“…The highly dispersible F-CN is more favorable for accelerating cement hydration and refining the microstructure. Compared with the control and B-CN groups, F-CN increases the 28-day compressive strength of cement paste specimens by 8.65 % and 16.90 %, respectively. …”
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Effect of double aging treatment on the tribological properties of 15-5PH coating on 17-4PH stainless steel by laser cladding by Hongxi Chen, Yanbin Du, Qiang Liang, Wensheng Ma, Jian Tu

“…The effects of both the first and second aging processes on the phase, microstructure, microhardness, and wear resistance of the cladded layer are investigated. …”
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Challenges and opportunities utilizing multilayer MXene as precursors for oriented TiCx in ceramic composites by Barak Ratzker, Or Messer, Dor Goldstein, Nitzan Maman, Vladimir Ezersky, Maxim Sokol

“…This study investigates the use of multilayered Ti3C2Tz MXene as a precursor for forming bulk TiCx/Al2O3 composites with highly oriented carbide reinforcement. To evaluate this prospect, we conducted a side-by-side comparison of the processing, microstructure, and properties of MXene-derived TiC0.67/Al2O3 and conventional TiC/Al2O3 composites. …”
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A comprehensive report of the clinical and mutational profiles of 30 Iranian malignant infantile osteopetrosis patients by Akbar Amirfiroozy, Maryam Naghinejad, Azim Rezamand, Hamid Farhangi, Zahra Golchehre, Hossein Jalali, Mohammad Taheri, Mohammad Keramatipour

“…This study aimed to evaluate the clinical symptoms and genetic causes of 30 patients (probands) who suffered from malignant infantile osteopetrosis, a subtype of this disorder. …”
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Corrosion characteristics of heat-treated biomedical grade 316L stainless steel in simulated body fluids by Ngeleshi Michel Kibambe, Babatunde Abiodun Obadele, Bukola Joseph Babalola, Ufoma Silas Anamu, Peter Apata Olubambi

“…The specimen exhibiting optimal corrosion resistance in this solution was further evaluated in Hanks Balanced Salt Solution enriched with Mg2+ and Ca2+ ions (HBSS+). …”
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Effects of Packaging Methods and Wheat Varieties on Starch Aging in Wine-brewed Steamed Bread during Storage by Xiaoyuan LIU, Qiuyi CHEN, Jiaxin SUN, Hongfei YU, jianqiu TU, Nan XIA

“…The changes in moisture, texture characteristics, starch order, microstructure, and sensory quality during the storage period were analyzed. …”
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Mechanisms of corrosive freeze-thaw damage in AA7075 using time-resolved x-ray microtomography and correlative electron microscopy by Ankit Kumar, Eshan Ganju, Daniel Sinclair, Nikhilesh Chawla

“…Damage mechanisms in freeze-thaw and conventional corrosion environments are compared, with correlations to microstructural evolution.…”
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The Variation of Precipitated Phase Investigated with the Usage of Nonlinear Ultrasonic Technique by Jun YOU, Yunxin WU, Hai GONG

“…Through the experimental data results, the fractional change in nonlinear parameter (Δβ/β0) and the change of precipitate phase over the aging time were fitted curve. Microstructural observations confirmed that those fluctuations are due to the formation and evolution of precipitates that occur in a unique precipitation sequence in this alloy. …”
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Intravoxel incoherent motion and diffusion kurtosis imaging for subtype differentiation in salivary gland tumors: a diagnostic performance study by Jinru Yu, Huimin Huang, Jiawen Gao, Han Zhang, Shuo Shao, Ning Zheng

“…Abstract Objective Salivary gland tumors (SGTs) have complex anatomy and diverse pathological types in the head and neck. Our study evaluates the diagnostic efficacy of intravoxel incoherent motion (IVIM) and diffusion kurtosis imaging (DKI) models in differentiating benign from malignant salivary gland tumors (SGTs) and characterizing tumor subtypes. …”
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Estudio del comportamiento mecánico de un sistema recubierto mediante simulación computacional del ensayo de rayado//Mechanical Behavior study of a coated system by computer simula... by Eduardo A. Pérez Ruiz, Luis Iván Negrín Hernández, Roberto Martins de Souza

“…<br />______________________________________________________________________________<br /><br /><strong>Abstract<br /></strong><br />One way to evaluate a coated system is through the scratch test. …”
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Cold sintering process with DMSO as a transient liquid for efficient improvement of thermoelectric properties in silver selenide by Wanida Duangsimma, Kiettipong Banlusan, Supree Pinitsoontorn

“…Unlike conventional sintering methods that require high temperatures and long processing times, CSP with DMSO enables densification at significantly lower temperatures while simultaneously tuning the microstructure and carrier transport properties. Bulk Ag2Se samples were fabricated with varying DMSO concentrations (5–12 %) and sintering temperatures (190 °C, 220 °C, and 250 °C) to evaluate the influence of these parameters on thermoelectric performance. …”
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Radar-equivalent snowpack: reducing the number of snow layers while retaining their microwave properties and bulk snow mass by J. Meloche, N. R. Leroux, B. Montpetit, V. Vionnet, C. Derksen

“…<p>Snow water equivalent (SWE) retrieval from Ku-band radar measurements is possible with complex retrieval algorithms involving prior information on the snowpack microstructure and a microwave radiative transfer model to link backscatter measurements to snow properties. …”
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Effect and Underlying Mechanism of Degree of Gelatinization of Potato Starch on Emulsion Stability by LIAO Jinxian, ZHAO Ruixuan, LIU Qiannan, LIU Wei, LIU Shucheng, WEI Shuai, HU Honghai

“…The effect of DSG on the stability of the emulsions was evaluated by through measurement of the storage stability, Fourier transform infrared spectra (FTIR), Turbiscan stability index (TSI), particle size, microstructure, and rheological properties. …”
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Establishment of Microwave Drying Dynamic Model for Foshou Leaves Powder and Analysis of Quality Characteristics by Hui SUN, Bo ZHANG, Jianghong ZHOU, Zhenyi XU, Zhixing MAO, Yuxiang WANG, Jie PANG

“…To enhance the drying efficiency and quality of Foshou leaf powder, this investigation assessed the effects of intermittent drying modes, microwave power, and load amount on its drying attributes and sensory qualities, utilizing dry basis moisture content, rate of dehydration, and sensory evaluations as benchmarks. The objective was to identify the most favorable drying conditions while also compare the variances in microstructure, color, chlorophyll concentration, hygroscopicity, solubility, and tea polyphenol between Foshou leaf powders dried using hot air and microwave techniques. …”
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Moderate static magnetic fields prevent estrogen deficiency-induced bone loss: Evidence from ovariectomized mouse model and small sample size randomized controlled clinical trial. by Shenghang Wang, Jiancheng Yang, Yunpeng Wei, Chao Cai, Shuai Chen, Youde Wu, Xiao Li, Lilei Sun, Xianglin Li, Ming Gong, Jianhua Zhou, Yawei Hu, Wang Zhang, Zengfeng Guo, Jiacheng Liao, Chunling Luo, Xiaosu Bai, Xinle Luo, Liming Duan, Ting Huyan, Zhouqi Yang, Min Wei, Yanwen Fang, Hao Zhang, Peng Shang

“…At the animal level, the effect of MMF exposure for 8 weeks on estrogen deficiency-induced bone loss was investigated by evaluating bone microstructure, mechanical properties, and bone conversion using ovariectomized (OVX) mice. …”
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Influence of Reflow Cycles of the Pb–Free/Pb Hybrid Assembly Process on the IMCs Growth Interface of Micro-Solder Joints by Xinyuan He, Qi Zhang, Qiming Cui, Yifan Bai, Lincheng Fu, Zicong Zhao, Chuanhang Zou, Yong Wang

“…However, constrained process compatibility during single or multiple reflow protocols amplifies structural heterogeneity in solder joints and accelerates dynamic microstructural evolution, thereby elevating interfacial reliability risks at solder joint interfaces. …”
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K-Ar illite-mica age constraints on the formation and reactivation history of the El Doctor fault zone, central Mexico by Diana Elizabeth Garduño-Martínez, Teresa Pi Puig, Jesús Solé, Michelangelo Martini, Jorge René Alcalá-Martínez

“…Our data indicate that the El Doctor thrust fault records a complex structural evolution, which is represented by at least three superposed deformation phases. …”
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Crystallographic texture of hot rolled uranium-molybdenum alloys by Guilherme Fernandes Nielsen, Nathanael Wagner Sales Morais, Nelson Batista de Lima

“…The crystalline phases and the texture were evaluated by X-ray diffraction (XRD). The as-cast and processed alloys microstructures were characterized by optical and electronic microscopies. …”
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A mesoscale phase-field model of intergranular liquid lithium corrosion of ferritic/martensitic steels by Alexandre Lhoest, Sasa Kovacevic, Duc Nguyen-Manh, Joven Lim, Emilio Martínez-Pañeda, Mark R. Wenman

“…A sensitivity analysis, varying near-surface grain density, grain size, and chromium depletion thickness, highlights the microstructural influence in the corrosion process. Moreover, the significance of saturation is considered and evaluated. …”
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Episodic Tremor and Slip Explained by Fluid‐Enhanced Microfracturing and Sealing by M. Bernaudin, F. Gueydan

“…The fluid‐enhanced dynamic evolution of microstructures defines cycles of ductile strain localization and implies increase in pore fluid pressure. …”
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