Dynamic compression energy evolution and deformation and failure characteristics of limestone under dry-wet cycles by Jichao DUAN, Qi ZONG, Pengfei GAO, Haibo WANG, Nao LYU, Hao WANG

“…Furthermore, the evolution of limestone's microstructure during dry-wet cycles was observed using a scanning electron microscope to reveal the microscopic mechanisms underlying its macroscopic physical and mechanical degradation. …”
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Research on the thermal-mechanical interaction of the defect evolution and surface generation during the drilling of thermoplastic composites by Xunxun Zhang, Jielin Chen, Han Li, Linjia Zhu, Yaya Zhou, Ronghua Yan, Ruhao Tao, Liangliang Lin, Qinglong An, Weiwei Ming, Ming Chen

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Microstructural, Mechanical and Fresh-State Performance of BOF Steel Slag in Alkali-Activated Binders: Experimental Characterization and Parametric Mix Design Method by Lucas B. R. Araújo, Daniel L. L. Targino, Lucas F. A. L. Babadopulos, Heloina N. Costa, Antonio E. B. Cabral, Juceline B. S. Bastos

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Microstructure analysis of cement pastes and high-strength concrete incorporated diatomaceous earth damaged due to Na2SO4 attack by Aprilia Yella, Hasan Muttaqin, Abdullah, Mahlil Nora, Saidi Taufiq

“…This study focuses on investigating and evaluating the microstructure of high-strength concrete (HSC) mixtures involving 15% diatomaceous earth (DE) as cement replacement and cement paste involving 20% DE after exposure to sodium sulfate (Na2SO4) effects. …”
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Fracture Mechanics-Based Modelling of Tool Wear in Machining Ti6Al4V Considering the Microstructure of Cemented Carbide Tools by Hossein Gohari, Bin Shi, M. Helmi Attia, Rachid M’Saoubi

“…The model uses a finite element (FE) simulation to predict crack growth in the tool material microstructure. The FE model evaluates the crack propagation rate based on the real microstructure of the tool material, which is captured from microscopic images. …”
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Influence of microwave power and pulse ratio on color, sensory attributes, and microstructure of potato slices during intermittent microwave – hot-air drying by Jalal Dehghannya, Mahdi Habibi-Ghods

“…According to sensory panel evaluations, the 900-W treatment with a pulse ratio 1 was more preferred than other treatments in terms of crispness, hardness, chewability, and texture. …”
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Microstructure and micro-electrochemical properties of the heat affected zone in flash butt welded joints of corrosion resistant steel for marine flexible risers by Hongyan Wang, Xiuhua Gao, Wang Li, Chi Yu, Linxiu Du

“…The results indicate that the base material (BM) and HAZ microstructures exhibit varying corrosion behaviors: CGHAZ < FGHAZ < BM, the CGHAZ is electrochemically the weakest region. …”
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Magnifying Endoscopy with Blue Laser Imaging Improves the Microstructure Visualization in Early Gastric Cancer: Comparison of Magnifying Endoscopy with Narrow-Band Imaging by Reiko Kimura-Tsuchiya, Osamu Dohi, Yasuko Fujita, Nobuaki Yagi, Atsushi Majima, Yusuke Horii, Tomoko Kitaichi, Yuriko Onozawa, Kentaro Suzuki, Akira Tomie, Tetsuya Okayama, Naohisa Yoshida, Kazuhiro Kamada, Kazuhiro Katada, Kazuhiko Uchiyama, Takeshi Ishikawa, Tomohisa Takagi, Osamu Handa, Hideyuki Konishi, Mitsuo Kishimoto, Yuji Naito, Akio Yanagisawa, Yoshito Itoh

“…However, there are different EGCs in microstructure visualization between ME-BLI and ME-NBI. …”
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Effects of fly ash content on the macro-performance and microstructure of self-compacting concrete using tuff powder under freeze-thaw cycles by Jingbin Zhang, Chongshi Hu, Dejian Shen, Ding Nie, Xiaoyun Qin, Xuehui An

“…Three SCC mixtures with FA replacement levels of 0 %, 10 %, and 20 %, along with 15 % TP, were tested for rheological properties (slump flow and V-funnel), mechanical performance (compressive and splitting tensile strength), freeze-thaw resistance, and microstructural characteristics. Freeze-thaw resistance was evaluated using mass loss rate, relative dynamic elastic modulus (RDEM), and relative compressive strength. …”
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The microstructure and corrosion characteristic of Al-10 wt%RE (Re= Ce, Nd, La, Y) binary aluminum alloys in natural seawater by Rui Xie, Quantong Jiang, Chang Liu, Xinhe Wu, Yahui Geng, Jizhou Duan, Baorong Hou

“…This study presented a thorough investigation into the microstructure, precipitated phases, and corrosion resistance of Al-10 wt%Ce, Al-10 wt%Nd, Al-10 wt%La, and Al-10 wt%Y binary alloys when exposed to natural seawater. …”
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Investigation of microstructure and mechanical properties of austenitic steel bimetallic structures fabricated using wire arc direct energy deposition for remanufacturing applicati... by Rupendra Singh Tanwar, Suyog Jhavar

“…Subsequently, the microstructure and mechanical properties, were evaluated in the deposited materials and at their interface. …”
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EDM-based analysis of Fe-based shape memory alloys using Cu-W electrodes with multiple output optimization and microstructural validation by Ranjit Singh, Sambit Satpathy, Dhirendra Kumar Shukla, Ravi Pratap Singh, Rajeev Trehan, Jibitesh Kumar Panda, Biplab Bhattacharjee

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Influence of Waste Glass Powder as a Supplementary Cementitious Material (SCM) on the Mechanical Properties, Expansion, Environmental Impact, and Microstructure of Cementitious Mor... by Mahdi Bameri, Mohammad Mohammadhasani, Alireza Khaloo, Ashraf Ashour, Morteza NikKhah

“…ABSTRACT Incorporating waste glass powder (GP) as a partial replacement for Portland cement (PC) in cementitious mortars offers promising environmental and performance benefits. This study evaluates the effects of varying GP content on setting time, flexural and compressive strength, autoclave expansion, environmental impact, and microstructure. …”
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Associations between preoperative cerebral white matter microstructural changes and neurodevelopmental deficits in CHD infants: a diffusion tensor imaging study by Zhen Zhang, Siyu Ma, Ziqing Hu, Yong Chen, Ye Lin, Yaqi Zhang, Meijiao Zhu, Liang Hu, Xinyu Cai, Nishant Patel, Ming Yang, Xuming Mo

“…Abstract Background Neurodevelopmental deficits(NDs) frequently occur in patients with cyanotic congenital heart disease (CCHD) because of the hemodynamic abnormalities. We aimed to evaluate white matter(WM) microstructural changes in infants with CHD and analyze the relationship between WM microstructural changes and NDs. …”
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Enhanced radiation shielding via incorporating europium oxide in 316L stainless steel: Synthesis, physical, microstructural, shielding, and mechanical properties by H.O. Tekin, Nihal Yayla, M.Gökhan Albayrak, Ömer Güler, Duygu Sen Baykal, Hessa Alkarrani, Ghada ALMisned

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Impact of different 3D regions of interest on quantifying dynamic lumbar vertebral microstructure in ovariectomized rats—a micro-CT study by Huihui Xu, Huihui Xu, Hong Liu, Meijie Liu, Yan Li, Jinghua Pan, Shaojun Wang, Guowei Wang, Xin Liu, Ying Liu, Xiaoqin Hou, Hongyan Zhao

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Impact on the microstructure of deep gray matter in unvaccinated patients after moderate-to-severe COVID-19: insights from MRI T1 mapping by Masia Fahim, Elke Hattingen, Alina Jurcoane, Jan R. Schüre, Svenja Klinsing, Julia Koepsell, Kolja Jahnke, Michael W. Ronellenfitsch, Ulrich Pilatus, Maria J. G. T. Vehreschild, Ralf Deichmann, Christophe T. Arendt

“…Conclusion T1 mapping revealed microstructural changes in striatal and hippocampal regions of unvaccinated individuals aged ≥ 40 who recovered from moderate-to-severe COVID-19 during the pre-Omicron era. …”
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Microscopic Evolution of Pore Characteristics and Particle Orientation of Granite Residual Soil in One-Dimensional Compression by Gang Wang, Xianwei Zhang, Xinyu Liu, Yiqing Xu, Jianfeng Lu

“…This study investigates the microstructural changes of granite residual soil (GRS) upon compression, the aim being to understand further the deformation mechanism from a microscopic perspective and establish the relationship between the mechanical behavior and microstructural characteristics of GRS. …”
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Duplex γ/α-phase evolution of biocompatible high-nitrogen stainless steel in additive manufacturing by Yufeng Tao, Liansheng Lin, Xudong Ren, Xuejiao Wang, Xia Cao, Yunxia Ye, Erjin Zhang, Heng Gu, Zijie Dai

“…However, opaque process-property relationships, microstructural inhomogeneity, and geometric constraints hinder its additive manufacturing (AM) capabilities. …”
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Morphological, chemical, and crystallographic aspects of interface evolution in Al/Mg dissimilar friction stir welds by Usman Abdul Khaliq, Mohd Ridha Muhamad, Farazila Yusof, Suriani Ibrahim, Zbigniew Brytan, Takuya Miura, Tetsuo Suga, Yoshiaki Morisada, Hidetoshi Fujii

“…This study contributes to the current understanding of interface evolution in Al/Mg friction stir welds and offers insights that could be applied to optimize microstructures for improved properties.…”
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