Mechanical strength and environmental impacts of eco-self-compacting mortar containing dune sand in the Oued-Souf region of Algeria as cementitious materials by Moussa Hadjadj, Youcef Toumi, Selma Lounis, Merouane Guettioui

“…The fresh properties of SCM mixtures were evaluated using the mini-slump flow and V-funnel flow time tests. …”
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Mock-up pragmatic study on the impact performance of self-compacting concrete incorporating sea sand by B. M. Sindhurashmi, Gopinatha Nayak, N. D. Adesh, Sandhya Parasnath Dubey, Vidya Rao

“…Six SCC variations, incorporating 30 $$\%$$ % Class F Fly Ash (FA), 5 $$\%$$ % Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag (GGBS), and various fine aggregate combinations, were evaluated for their fresh, mechanical, microstructural, and durability properties. …”
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A narrative review of diffusion kurtosis MRI parameters in diagnosing degenerative spine diseases in animal models by Neil Abraham Barnes, Winniecia Dkhar, Rajagopal Kadavigere, Suresh Sukumar, Vaishali K., Abhimanyu Pradhan

“…Advanced MRI sequences, particularly Diffusion Weighted Imaging (DWI) and Diffusion Kurtosis Imaging (DKI), have determined an important tool for detecting early microstructural changes. This review evaluates the efficacy of DKI parameters for the early diagnosis of degenerative spine disease in animal models. …”
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Reusability limits of microblades in periodontal tunneling surgery: Impact on cutting efficiency, morphology, roughness, and clinical safety by Renata Oliveira Ribeiro Horn, Carlos Nelson Elias

“…This study aimed to evaluate the surface degradation and cutting capacity of microblades used in periodontal plastic surgeries. …”
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Fatigue crack behavior on a Cu-Zn-Al SMA by V. Di Cocco, F. Iacoviello, S. Natali, V. Volpe

“…In order to improve the SMA performance, it is always necessary to identify the microstructural changing in mechanical and thermal conditions, using X-Ray analyses. …”
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Static and Fatigue Strength of Graphene Nanoplatelet-Reinforced AA6061-T6 Friction Stir Spot-Welded Lap Joints by Amir Alkhafaji, Daniel Camas, Hayder Al-Asadi

“…The fatigue behavior of the GNP-reinforced FSSW specimens was evaluated under low and high cycle fatigue conditions. …”
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Effect of B₄C Reinforcement on the Mechanical Properties and Corrosion Resistance of CoCrMo, Ti, and 17-4 PH Alloys by Ömer Faruk Güder, Ertuğrul Adıgüzel, Aysel Ersoy

“…This study investigates the effect of boron carbide (B₄C) ceramic reinforcement on the microstructural, mechanical, electrical, and electrochemical properties of CoCrMo, Ti, and 17-4 PH alloys produced via powder metallurgy for potential biomedical applications. …”
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Research on Fatigue Damage of Compressor Blade Steel KMN-I Using Nonlinear Ultrasonic Testing by Pengfei Wang, Weiqiang Wang, Jianfeng Li

“…The results showed that the nonlinearity parameter increased first and then decreased with the increase of the fatigue cycles. The microstructures were observed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). …”
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Chloride Transport in OPC Concrete Subjected to the Freeze and Thaw Damage by Ki Yong Ann, Min Jae Kim, Jun Pil Hwang, Chang-geun Cho, Ki Hwan Kim

“…To predict the durability of a concrete structure under the coupling degradation consisting of the frosting and chloride attack, microstructural analysis of the concrete pore structure should be accompanied. …”
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Effects of Laser Shock Processing on Fatigue Performance of Ti-17 Titanium Alloy by Huang Shuai, Zhu Ying, Guo Wei, Qiao Hongchao, Diao Xungang

“…Ti-17 titanium alloy was treated by laser shock processing (LSP) and the high-frequency fatigue properties were evaluated. The fatigue fracture and the microstructures were observed by scanning electron microscope (SEM) and transmission electron microscope (TEM). …”
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Influence of waste glass powder on printability and mechanical properties of 3D printing geopolymer concrete by Zhaoliang Sheng, Binrong Zhu, Jingming Cai, Jinsheng Han, Yamei Zhang, Jinlong Pan

“…This study explores the utilization of waste glass powder (WGP) as a novel precursor material to evaluate its influence on the printability and hardened mechanical properties of 3D printing geopolymer concrete based on slag and fly ash. …”
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Synthesis and mechanical characterization of hydroxyapatite-based biomaterials reinforced with nickel-titanium-magnesium alloys for use in cortical bone implants by Refugio-García María E., Miranda-Hernández José G., Gallardo-Mendez Marco A., Vázquez-Huerta Gerardo, Rodríguez-García José A., Rocha-Rangel Enrique

“…The purpose of the study was to evaluate the effect of alloys on the mechanical properties of hydroxyapatite, the alloy additions were 0, 20, 30, 40, 40, 50 and 60 wt.%. …”
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Analysis of Electrical and Mechanical Properties of Self-Sensing Cement Composite with Carbon Microfiber by Stephanie Cucolo Marçula, João Batista Lamari Palma e Silva, Camila Tiemi Ozaki e Silva, Rosa Cristina Cecche Lintz, Luísa Andréia Gachet

“…Self-sensing cementitious composites have attracted significant attention in Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) due to their semiconductive and piezoresistive properties, achieved through incorporations conductive fillers such as graphite powder and carbon microfibers. This study evaluated cementitious composites with 0.4%, 0.6%, 0.8%, and 1% of carbon microfibers by mass, analyzing their mechanical, electrical, and microstructural properties. …”
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Impact of Pumice Substitution on Mortar Properties: A Case Study on Mechanical Performance and XRD Analysis by Pablo Julián López-Gonzalez, Rodrigo Vivar-Ocampo, Humberto Raymundo González-Moreno, Oscar Moreno-Vazquez, Efrén Meza-Ruíz, Sergio Aurelio Zamora-Castro, David Reyes-González, Joaquin Sangabriel-Lomeli

“…This research examines the mechanical behavior and microstructural features of alternative mortars in which pumice acts as a partial cement replacement. …”
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The effect of surface roughness on the formation of passivation layer on the A356 aluminum alloy by Jiawei Li, Dongzhu Lu, Quantong Jiang, Wenke Gao, Chaoqun Li, Qichao Zhang, Yishan Jiang, Yanliang Huang, Baorong Hou

“…These findings provided new insights into the microstructural mechanisms underlying passivation layer formation and highlighted the critical role of surface treatment in optimizing corrosion resistance.…”
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Flow-Induced Shear Stress Combined with Microtopography Inhibits the Differentiation of Neuro-2a Cells by Eleftheria Babaliari, Paraskevi Kavatzikidou, Dionysios Xydias, Sotiris Psilodimitrakopoulos, Anthi Ranella, Emmanuel Stratakis

“…The MGs were positioned parallel to the flow direction and the response of N2a cells was evaluated in terms of growth and differentiation. Our results demonstrate that flow-induced shear stress could inhibit the differentiation of N2a cells. …”
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Effect of the Concentration of a Nitrite-Based Inhibitor and Chloride Ions on the Corrosion Behavior of FCD-500 in a Simulated Marine Engine Cooling Water System by Woo-Seck Jeon, Kwang-Hu Jung

“…Immersion and electrochemical tests were performed to analyze the microstructural corrosion characteristics and inhibitor efficiency. …”
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Effect of Amorphous Si₃N₄ Nanoparticles on the Infrared Transmittance of α-Al₂O₃ by Mahdi Darabi, Ehsan Mohammad Sharifi, Reza Vafaie, Akbar Eshaghi, Mohammad Reza Loghman Estraki

“…The microstructural and optical characteristics of the samples were then analyzed using X-ray diffraction, field emission scanning electron microscopy and infrared spectroscopy.Results: The findings indicated that the incorporation of Si3N4 nanoparticles (0.1 wt%) and a dispersing agent (2 wt%) led to an enhancement in infrared transmittance, with a maximum achieved of 85% within the 5–6 µm wavelength range. …”
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An investigation of the effect of cryo-cooling on natural frequency and wear properties of ageable Al alloys by Arslan Rıdvan, Atlihan Gökmen, Aksöz Sinan

“…Pin on disc test equipment was utilized to observe the wear performance of the Al alloys and field emission scanning electron microscope was used to go in depth about microstructural evaluations. For the determination of the natural frequency of the Al alloys designed with different tapered angles from 0° to 1°, vibration test equipment was used. …”
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Enhancing recycled aggregate concrete with graphene quantum dots (GQDs): Refining wastes from construction demolitions and out-of-service railway sleepers by Anand Raj, Papassara Yamkasikorn, Atichon Kunawisarut, Chayut Ngamkhanong, Pitcha Jongvivatsakul, Lapyote Prasittisopin, Joongjai Panpranot, Sakdirat Kaewunruen

“…Mechanical properties (compressive and flexural strength) and durability (water absorption, chloride penetration) were evaluated. Microstructural analysis via FESEM and EDS assessed concrete behaviour. …”
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