Experimental Investigation on Use of Wheat Straw Ash and Bentonite in Self-Compacting Cementitious System by Rao Arsalan Khushnood, Syed Ali Rizwan, Shazim Ali Memon, Jean-Marc Tulliani, Giuseppe Andrea Ferro

“…The fresh and hardened properties of SCP formulations including water and superplasticizer demand, flow behavior, compressive and flexural strength development, water absorption, and acid attack resistance were evaluated. Moreover, porosity, microstructural, and mineralogical investigations were also carried out on SCP formulations. …”
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Upcycling waste glass bottles as a binder within engineered cementitious composites (ECCs): Experimental investigation and environmental impact assessment by Avik Kumar Das, Jiacheng Xiao

“…GP-ECC and SBM-GP-ECC mixes achieved notable reductions in CO2 (∼8–10 %) emission and costs other ecological impacts, but such effects is a function of the location outperforming normal concrete and GP-concrete by up to 100x in tensile and durability properties. By systematically evaluating mechanical, rheological, durability, and microstructural properties, this study establishes a robust foundation for future research and practical deployment of GP-marine ECCs derived from waste materials, contributing to circular economy strategies and the development of cleaner, high-performance construction materials.…”
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A study of performance characteristics of combined waste polymer enhanced bitumen on hot and warm mix asphaltic concretes by L. O. Salami, I. O. Ameen, M. A. Tijani, M. A. Kareem, A. A. Bello

“…Marshall quotient and Microstructural properties of the HMA and WMA concrete samples were evaluated. …”
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Comparative Analysis on Carbon Mitigation by High-Temperature Lithium Adsorption Systems by Hong Du, Jiaqi Ruan, Yunlin Li, Changlei Qin

“…Phase composition and microstructural analysis identify lithium carbonate and metal oxides as primary products, and microstructural sintering was observed during cycling. …”
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Optimization of Phenolic Content Extraction and Effects of Drying Treatments on Physicochemical Characteristics and Antioxidant Properties of Edible Mushroom <i>Pleurotus ostreatus... by Marcelo Villalobos-Pezos, Ociel Muñoz-Fariña, Kong Shun Ah-Hen, María Fernanda Garrido-Figueroa, Olga García-Figueroa, Alexandra González-Esparza, Luisbel González-Pérez de Medina, José Miguel Bastías-Montes

“…The rehydration rate, color, and microstructural characteristics of extracts from fresh and dried <i>P. ostreatus</i> mushrooms were evaluated. …”
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Thermal stress behavior and optimization of solder joints in CSP-LED packages by Jinlan Wang, Yaohui Deng, Zhao Zhang, Jiajie Jin, Peisheng Liu

“…Key findings include the dominant role of PCB substrate material and microstructural void configurations in affecting interfacial stress. …”
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Investigation of electrostatically tunable adhesion and instability of flying head slider by Fan Zhang, Yu Wang, Yueqiang Hu, Mingquan Zhang, Baotong Li

“…Abstract The interfacial adhesion between microstructures is inevitable in a micro-electro-mechanical system (e.g., hard disk drive (HDD)), which may lead to complicated microtribodynamics problems. …”
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Influence of Ceramic Size and Morphology on Interface Bonding Properties of TWIP Steel Matrix Composites Produced by Lost-Foam Casting by Guojin Sun, Xiaoming Liu, Zhenggui Li, Qi Wang

“…Various ceramic shapes and sizes, including blocky, flaky, rod-like, and granular forms, were evaluated for their suitability as reinforcement materials. …”
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Enhanced characterization and utilization of cowpea protein isolate: rheological and textural properties of heat-induced gels for plant-based egg omelet formulation by Hyun Woo Choi, Jungwoo Hahn

“…This study aimed to evaluate the potential of cowpea isolate (CPI) as an effective plant-based egg substitute by comparing its composition and physicochemical properties with those of commercial isolates, including mung bean, soy, and pea proteins. …”
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Development of Soft Wrinkled Micropatterns on the Surface of 3D-Printed Hydrogel-Based Scaffolds via High-Resolution Digital Light Processing by Mauricio A. Sarabia-Vallejos, Scarleth Romero De la Fuente, Nicolás A. Cohn-Inostroza, Claudio A. Terraza, Juan Rodríguez-Hernández, Carmen M. González-Henríquez

“…For this purpose, a photosensitive resin was developed, printability was evaluated, and the optimal conditions for 3D printing were investigated. …”
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Mechanical Recovery of Cracked Fiber-Reinforced Mortar Incorporating Crystalline Admixture, Expansive Agent, and Geomaterial by Abdul Salam Buller, Fahad ul Rehman Abro, Kwang-Myong Lee, Seung Yup Jang

“…The effects of the healing materials on mechanical performance and water permeability were evaluated experimentally. Furthermore, microscopic and microstructural observations were conducted to investigate the characteristics and physical appearance of healing products within healed cracks. …”
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Effect of Hawthorn Powder on Physical, Functional, and Sensory Characteristics of Set-Type Yogurt by Jingjing Wang, Zeyuan Kang, Lifei Tang, Wenpei Qiu, Yuxin Wang, Tao Zhang, Daodong Pan, Maolin Tu

“…Plant powders have exhibited great potential to enhance the antioxidant activity of yogurt. This study aims to evaluate the effects of hawthorn powder (1.0–3.0%, <i>w</i>/<i>w</i>) addition on the antioxidant activity and physical properties of set-type yogurt. …”
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Valorization of phosphate by-products to produce acidic geopolymers by S. En-naji, S. Chhaiba, S. Mabroum, R. Hakkou, I. Garcia Lodeiro

“… The present study evaluates the possibility of using a by-product of phosphate mines, such as red clay, as a precursor for the elaboration of acid geopolymers, using H3PO4 phosphoric acid (5M and 8M) as an activator. …”
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Application of advanced diffusion MRI based tractometry of the visual pathway in glaucoma: a systematic review by Loxlan W. Kasa, Loxlan W. Kasa, Loxlan W. Kasa, Stephanie Donovan, Eryn Kwon, Eryn Kwon, Samantha Holdsworth, Samantha Holdsworth, William Schierding, William Schierding, William Schierding, Helen Danesh-Meyer, Helen Danesh-Meyer, Helen Danesh-Meyer, Helen Danesh-Meyer

“…Recent advancements in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) offer promising non-invasive methods for evaluating glaucoma, including advanced diffusion MRI (dMRI) and computational techniques. …”
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Influence of MicroCT Resolution and Segmentation Techniques on Porosity Analysis in Carbonate Rocks by Olga M. O. Araújo, Alessandra Silveira Machado, Cíntia Ferreira, Davi F. Oliveira, Ricardo Tadeu Lopes

“…The resolution is essential due to the necessity to capture important microstructures. Lacustrine carbonate rocks form hydrocarbon accumulations, some of which are contained in oil fields and coquinas are one of the main reservoirs. …”
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Neural Network Prediction and Enhanced Strength Properties of Natural Fibre-Reinforced Quaternary-Blended Composites by Pavithra Chandramouli, Mohamed Riyaaz Nayum Akthar, Veerappan Sathish Kumar, Revathy Jayaseelan, Gajalakshmi Pandulu

“…Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) analysis was performed to assess the microstructural characteristics. This research aimed to formulate a novel quaternary binder that may minimise our reliance on cement. …”
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Specific bone region localization of osteolytic versus osteoblastic lesions in a patient-derived xenograft model of bone metastatic prostate cancer by Takeshi Hirata, Seung Chol Park, Michelle T. Muldong, Christina N. Wu, Tomonori Yamaguchi, Amy Strasner, Omer Raheem, Hiromi Kumon, Robert L. Sah, Nicholas A. Cacalano, Catriona H.M. Jamieson, Christopher J. Kane, Koichi Masuda, Anna A. Kulidjian, Christina A.M. Jamieson

“…Keywords: Bone metastatic prostate cancer, Patient-derived xenograft, Bone microenvironment, Microstructural CT, Osteolytic lesions, Osteoblastic lesions…”
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Optimizing Wear Resistance and Tensile Strength of Nickel-Based Coatings through Tungsten Carbide Reinforcement by Li Zhang, Shengli Li, Chunlin Zhang, Shihan Zhang, Xingang Ai, Zhiwen Xie

“…The coatings were comprehensively evaluated through microstructural analysis, hardness testing, wear resistance assessment, and tensile testing. …”
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Dependency of solid particle erosion behaviour of plasma sprayed NiTi coating on primary gas flow rate by B. Swain, S. Mantry, S.S. Mohapatra, P. Mallick, A. Behera

“…For this purpose, plasma spray coatings of NiTi alloy have been developed at different primary gas flow rates and various physical and mechanical properties have been evaluated. A correlation between the physical and mechanical properties of the coating with the solid particle erosion wear has been performed. …”
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Investigating the correlation between ultrasonic pulse velocity and compressive strength in polyurethane foam concrete by R. Roobankumar, M. SenthilPandian

“…The properties of the specimens were evaluated after curing for 7, 14, and 28 days. It also examines polyurethane foam concrete workability, density, and microstructural properties. …”
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