Exploring the Potential of High Value-Added Recycling of Wool Wastes with the Aid of Sustainable Process Design by DOZNTM by Byeolyi Choi, Soyun Jeong, Yaewon Park

“…This study aimed to establish a sustainable framework for the chemical upcycling of wool waste by evaluating previously reported keratin extraction methods based on the DOZN™ sustainability score, material cost efficiency, and keratin yield. …”
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SYNERGY BY MOLYBDENUM AND NIOBIUM ON PERFORMANCE OF COLD WORK TOOL STEELS by Aslan Unal

“…This article examines the application of one conventional and two next-generation CWTS units as punch tools in sheet metal pressing and thread rolling die for screw manufacturing It has been observed that the new-generation CWTS offers a longer lifespan compared to the traditional one. The microstructures were investigated, and the fine and evenly distributed multiple carbide structures that they can form were evaluated using FactSage® thermodynamic software. …”
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Optimized design of ultra-high performance concrete matrix based on multifactor interaction by Yingxue Wang, Shutong Yang, Wanxiu Wu, Zhongke Sun, Zhenhua Ren

“…Subsequently, the test mix proportions were determined according to the specified performance requirements, and end-hooked steel fibers were incorporated into the mixtures to produce UHPC. The thoroughly evaluated optimized UHPC showed enhanced workability, mechanical properties, durability, and microstructural characteristics. …”
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Liquid and Gas Corrected Permeability Correlation for Heterogeneous Carbonate Reservoir Rocks by Sadonya Jamal Mustafa, Fraidoon Rashid, Khalid Mahmmud Ismail

“…In addition, three previously published equations of different reservoir rock types were evaluated using the heterogenous carbonate samples. …”
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Enhanced stability and durability of Cassie-Baxter state in aluminum-based superhydrophobic surfaces fabricated via nanosecond laser ablation by Zhengzheng Xu, Huilin Yin, Yue Jiang, Zhonghao Jiang, Yan Liu, Chun Cheng Yang, Guoyong Wang

“…Three distinct micro/nanostructures are prepared and their CB state stability is evaluated through evaporation and underwater pressure tests. …”
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BMP9 attenuates microgravity-related disuse osteoporosis by modulating TGFβ and BMP signaling by Haoyang Zhao, Mengfan Yang, Yujiao Liu, Xiaolin Tu, Gaohai Shao

“…This study explores their roles and evaluates BMP9 as a potential therapy. A hindlimb unloading (HLU) mouse model was used to assess bone changes and signaling alterations. …”
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Effect of Rotational Speed on Mechanical Properties of AA5083/AA6082 Friction Stir Welded T-Joints for Naval Applications by Guido Di Bella, Chiara Borsellino, Mohamed Chairi, Davide Campanella, Gianluca Buffa

“…This study evaluates the influence of rotational speed on the mechanical and microstructural properties of T-joints fabricated via friction stir welding (FSW) using dissimilar aluminum alloys, AA5083 and AA6082, for naval applications. …”
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Comparative Study on Micro and Nano Sized SiC Particulates Reinforced Al7075 Composites using Stir Casting Process by M. Ravikumar, H.N. Reddappa, R. Suresh, E.R. Babu, C. Reddy Nagaraja

“…From the outcomes, an improved grain refinement of micro and nano-composites when compared to monolithic was seen from the microstructural study. It found that an increase in SiC particulates content caused enhanced mechanical properties. …”
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Applicability of Sugarcane Bagasse Waste in the Manufacturing of Porous Ceramic Support for Filtration Membrane by Felipe S. Maciel, Miguel A. Rodríguez, José Nilson F. Holanda

“…This work evaluated the application of sugarcane bagasse waste in the manufacture of porous ceramic supports for filtration membrane. …”
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Effect of Reduction Ratio below Austenite Recrystallization Stop Temperature on Mechanical Properties of an API X70M PSL2 Line Pipe Steel by Ramazan Tütük, Eyüp Sabri Kayalı, Mustafa Merih Arıkan

“…Differentreduction ratios were utilized and the effect of reduction ratios on mechanicalproperties and microstructures were investigated during the trials. It wasobserved that final grain size decreased and strength and toughness increasedwith increasing reduction ratio.…”
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Single particle impact explorations on the role of powder heat treatments in cold spray: Effects of strength and oxide structure by Hyein Na, Kyle Tsaknopoulos, Tianjiao Lei, Bryer C. Sousa, Danielle L. Cote, Christopher A. Schuh

“…A deeper analysis reveals that these two factors change in somewhat complementary ways for the heat treatments explored here, leading to counteracting effects. By quantitatively evaluating these two microstructural factors in tandem, we find that they are roughly equally important in determining the critical adhesion velocity. …”
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Effect of Pyrolysis Temperature on Microwave Heating Properties of Oxidation-Cured Polycarbosilane Powder by Chang-Hun Hwang, Jong-Ha Beak, Sang-In Kim, Se-Yun Kim

“…The maximum temperature of the samples pyrolyzed at 1500 °C was relatively low, but the rate of heating was the highest. The microstructures and crystal structures of the microwaves as a function of the pyrolysis temperature were investigated.…”
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Impact of voxel size on microCT morphometric analysis of the pumpkin toadlet by Caio Sorrentino dos Santos, Olga Oliveira Araujo, Hugo da Costa Romberg Júnior, Tâmara Porfíro Teixeira, Luan Ferreira Bastos, Alessandra Silveira Machado, Davi Ferreira Oliveira, Sérgio Furtado dos Reis, Ricardo Tadeu Lopes

“…X-ray microcomputed tomography is a nondestructive imaging technique which allows the visualization and analysis of internal microstructures of various samples, and has been applied on the study of these animals, enabling thorough description and characterization of new species. …”
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White Matter Magnetic Resonance Diffusion Measures in Multiple Sclerosis with Overactive Bladder by Xixi Yang, Martina D. Liechti, Baris Kanber, Carole H. Sudre, Gloria Castellazzi, Jiaying Zhang, Marios C. Yiannakas, Gwen Gonzales, Ferran Prados, Ahmed T. Toosy, Claudia A. M. Gandini Wheeler-Kingshott, Jalesh N. Panicker

“…Objectives: We aim to evaluate (i) microstructural WM differences across MS patients (pwMS) with OAB symptoms, patients without LUT symptoms, and healthy subjects using diffusion tensor imaging (DTI), and (ii) associations between clinical OAB symptom scores and DTI indices. …”
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Investigation of Wear Behaviour and Mechanical Properties of Titanium Diboride Reinforced AMMC Composites by Madhan Prabhu Deva, A. Parthiban, B. Radha Krishnan, Adisu Haile, Wubishet Degife

“…The prepared composites are evaluated by wear analysis, tensile properties, hardness range, and microstructural behavior studies. …”
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Sustainable Utilization of Dredged Sediments and Water Treatment Sludges as Construction Materials Through Combined Dewatering and Cement Stabilization Techniques by Supakij Nontananandh, Nattapas Khumsuprom, Thanet Thongdetsri, Apiniti Jotisankasa, Susit Chaiprakaikeow, Shinya Inazumi

“…The unconfined compressive strength (UCS), shear modulus, and microstructural changes were evaluated using various analytical techniques, including unconfined compression testing, free–free resonance testing, X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX). …”
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Study on the performance of cement stabilized limestone tailings blending macadam in pavement base by Wenwei Li, Chunyu Zheng, Chenxu Liu, Zhixiong Zhang, Zhen Wang, Quan Wang

“…A comprehensive assessment framework was established, encompassing mechanical tests (compressive and flexural strength), durability evaluations (drying shrinkage, thermal shrinkage, freeze-thaw resistance, erosion stability), XRD phase analysis, and SEM microstructural imaging. …”
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A comprehensive investigation of the reaction behaviorial features of coke with different CRIs in the simulated cohesive zone of a blast furnace. by Qing Q Lv, Yong S Tian, Jun L Zhou, Hua W Ren, Guang H Wang

“…The reaction characteristics and mechanism of coke with different coke reactivity indices (CRIs) in the high-temperature zone of a blast furnace should be fully understood to correctly evaluate the coke quality and optimize ironmaking. …”
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Mechanical characterization of femoral popliteal artery: experiments, histology, and model comparison by Renye Cai, Aoling Liu, Qingkun Hu, Jie Lu, Heng Zhang, Chunyu Kong, Yiwei Zhu, Xiaolong Gu, Xuwen Lai, Zhi-Qiang Feng, François Peyraut

“…This study advances the understanding of the mechanical properties and injury mechanisms of the FPA, evaluates the applicability of SEFs, and provides a foundation for future computer modeling research.…”
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Experimental study of urea-catalyzed microbial solution-based curing of fissured loess soil by Chaofan Pan, Chen Zhang, Tuo Ji

“…Microbial-induced calcium carbonate precipitation (MICP), as a green solidification method, is widely used in soil remediation. Microstructural changes in crack-free loess after solidification were analyzed using a scanning electron microscope, and the optimal grouting scheme of microbial solution catalyzed by urea was determined. …”
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