Formation and Investigation of Plasma Powder Coatings Made of Oxide Ceramics Modified with High-Energy Effects by V. A. Okovity, F. I. Panteleenko, V. V. Okovity, V. M. Astashinsky, V. V. Uglov, V. I. Chimanskiy, N. N. Cerenda

“…The investigations have made it possible to ascertain specific features of elemental and phase composition, surface morphology, microstructure multilayer composite coatings on the basis of a solid layer of metal oxides and a viscous transition sub-layer subjected to compression plasma flows. …”
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Innovative approach: MRI-guided fabrication of a biomimetic intervertebral disc scaffold by YC Ye, C Shao, Y Wang, FG Lin, P Su, YP Niu, HW Yang, ZC Wang, T Ma, S Ji, WJ Chang, J Xi, R Wang, K Zhu, CC Zhang, YM Sun

“…Exposure times were adjusted based on grayscale values, and GE-DLP was employed to fabricate the biomimetic IVD scaffold in a single integrated process using a bicomponent polymer network (BCN) hydrogel laden with nucleus pulposus mesenchymal stem cells (NPMSCs). The microstructure and porosity of the scaffold were analyzed using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and the elastic modulus across the radial distribution was evaluated by nanoindentation. …”
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Si₃N₄ Nanoparticle Reinforced Si₃N₄ Nanofiber Aerogel for Thermal Insulation and Electromagnetic Wave Transmission by Zongwei Tong, Xiangjie Yan, Yun Liu, Yali Zhao, Kexun Li

“…By leveraging methyltrimethoxysilane/vinyltriethoxysilane composite aerogel (MVa) as a reactive template, we achieved spontaneous growth of Si₃N₄ nanofiber films (SNP-R-SNF) featuring nanoparticle-fiber interpenetration and porosity gradients. The microstructure formation mechanism of SNP-R-SNF was analyzed using field-emission scanning electron microscopy. …”
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The efficacy of hydrothermally obtained carbonated hydroxyapatite in healing alveolar bone defects in rats with or without corticosteroid treatment by Marković Dejan, Jokanović Vukoman, Petrović Bojan, Perić Tamara, Vukomanović Biserka

“…Hydroxyapatite completely meets the clinical requirements for a bone substitute material. Due to its microstructure, complete resorption took place during the observation period of the study. …”
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Effects of Walnut Shell Powder Content on the Molding Performance of Digital Light Processing 3D Printed Parts by Yueqiang Yu, Shaorui Shen, Sheng Gao, Ting Jiang, Tao Qin, Junyuan Chen, Chenxiang Yuan, Junkai Zhang

“…In this study, walnut shell and photosensitive resin were used to fabricate wood-plastic composite specimens with varying walnut shell powder contents using DLP technology. The properties analyzed included dimensional shrinkage, mechanical strength, double bond conversion rate, and microstructure. …”
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Cooling of Duplex Stainless‐Steel Bars With Different Water and Air Impinging Jet Flow Rates by Pavel Romanov, Getiye Gebeyaw, Arvid Jahedi, Rasmus Kristensen, Bahram Moshfegh, Viktor Norman, Ru Lin Peng, Mattias Calmunger

“…For this purpose, the Impinging Jet Quenching Technique (IJQT) was employed to perform continuous and controlled cooling of 80 mm diameter SDSS 2507 solid bars with water and air jets of different flow rates to cover a wide range of cooling rates. The bars were analyzed through microstructure analysis using a scanning electron microscope, hardness tests, impact toughness tests, and fracture surface observations using a stereo light microscope. …”
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The Effect of the Size of SUS316L Flake Powder on the Characteristics of Metal Powder Filt ers with a Double-Layered Pore Structure Fabricated by the WPS Process by Min-Jeong Lee, Hyeon-Ju Kim, Manho Park, Jungwoo Lee, Jung-Yeul Yun

“…The characteristics of the pores were analyzed based on the powder size and the rolling time. …”
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Composition Optimization in Alloy Design for Nickel-Based Single Crystal Superalloy: A Review by Yu Zhou, Xinbao Zhao, Yunpeng Fan, Quanzhao Yue, Wanshun Xia, Qinghai Pan, Yuan Cheng, Weiqi Li, Yuefeng Gu, Ze Zhang

“…The influence of alloying elements on the creep resistance, microstructure characteristics, oxidation resistance, castability, density, and cost of superalloys is analyzed and discussed. …”
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Investigation on the Properties and Distribution of Air Voids in Porous Asphalt with Relevance to the Pb(II) Removal Performance by Yao Zhao, Lei Tong, Yating Zhu

“…The relationship between the PA microstructure and Pb(II) removal rate was then determined. …”
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Process and kinetic analysis of osmium prepared by microwave sintering by LIU Wei, LI Shi-lei, ZHOU Fan, YANG Yun-fei, XIE Yuan-feng, XIA Yang, LÜ Hong, ZHANG Chao, ZHANG Xiao-ke, WANG Jin-shu

“…The influences of the green compact pressure and the microwave sintering parameters (heating rate, sintering temperature, and holding time) on the microstructure and relative density of Os sintered bodies were investigated. …”
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Mechanical and energy release properties of cold-sprayed nickel-aluminum energetic structural materials by Tianchu Wang, Pengwan Chen, Chuan Zhao, Kaiyuan Liu, Jinchao Qiao, Yansong Guo, Shouren Wang

“…This study prepared ESM specimens with nickel-coated aluminum (Ni@Al) and Ni–Al powders through cold spraying. The microstructural features of the specimens were analyzed via optical microscopy. …”
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A Novel Real-Time Assessment of the Wear Analysis of Cu-Ni-Sn Hybrid Composite for Multifunctional Applications Strengthened by Nano B4C by Haiter A. Lenin, Srinivasan Murugan, Sujin Jose Arul, S. Mary Vasanthi

“…By varying the contribution parameters such as load 10 N-25 N, sliding distance 400 mm-1000 mm and sliding speed, the matrix phase materials exhibited rigorous wear, whereas the reinforced hybrid composite (Cu-15%Ni-8%Sn-4%B4C) provide good strength and wear resistant and also reduced volume loss of 25×10–5cm3and 110×10–5 cm3 for 10 N load with 400 mm and 1000 mm sliding distance even at sintering temperature of 900°C. The microstructure and morphology of the worn surface is analyzed using Scanning Electron Microscopy images. …”
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Optimization of performance and composition for glass ceramics prepared from mixing molten slags by LI Yu, YI Yao-dong, CHEN Kui-yuan, MENG Xin-yang

“…The ratio of ferronickel slags and blast furnace slags, Mg2+ content, and the effect of nucleating agent TiO2 on the microstructure and properties of the products were analyzed by X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, and mechanical property test. …”
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A Simulation of the Densification Process of NdFeB Bulks by a Modified Drucker–Prager Cap Model by Tao Song, Wenbin Jin, Fang Cheng, Bo Sun, Wenbin Qiu, Nan Liu, Hongliang Ge, Rui Wang, Huayun Mao

“…The calculated field cloud charts were analyzed against the microstructure of the bulks observed by scanning electron microscope (SEM). …”
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Effects of Perilla Oil Content on the Characteristics of Whey Protein/ Sanshoamides Emulsion by Yuemeng PAN, Haoyuan WANG, Zhilong ZENG, Jing LUO, Manman LU, Youming TIAN, Mei XUE, Xiong LIU

“…Effects of 40%~80% oil phase volume fractions (v/v) on the formation and structure of the emulsions were investigated, with the microstructure, particle size, rheological properties, and stability of the sanshoamide-loaded emulsions being analyzed. …”
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Simultaneous enhancement of piezoelectric performance and Curie temperature in high-temperature Bi4Ti3O12 piezoceramics through A/B site co-doping by Xuanyu Chen, Bao Ou, Guanfu Liu, Yuxing Dai, Bin Li, Yejing Dai

“…In this study, a series of Bi4−xCexTi2.97(Cr1/3Ta2/3)0.03O12 (x = 0, 0.02, 0.04, 0.06, and 0.08) ceramics were synthesized using the solid-state reaction method, and their phase structure, microstructure, piezoelectric properties, and conduction mechanisms were systematically analyzed. …”
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High-Quality Application of Crayfish Muscle in Surimi Gels: Fortification of Blended Gels by Transglutaminase by Hongyi Wang, Qiang Li, Mengru Yang, Hong Wang, Mengtao Wang, Lin Lin, Jianfeng Lu

“…The results of thus study were analyzed by one-way ANOVA showed that in the absence of TGase, crayfish muscle made the microstructure of the blended gel looser and rougher, with a reduction in the strength of the gel and a decrease in the water holding capacity. …”
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The Dew Particle Interception Abilities of Typical Plants in Northeast China Plant Leaves Capture Particles in Dew by Yingying Xu, Yingbo Dou, Yan Yi, Xu Yang

“…This paper monitored the condensation and evaporation processes of dew on four common plants in Changchun city from June to September 2020. By analyzing the mass and size of particles on different leaves after dew condensation and evaporation, the ability of different plants to retain particles in dew was analyzed. …”
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Influence of Commercial Saturated Monoglyceride, Mono-/Diglycerides Mixtures, Vegetable Oil, Stirring Speed, and Temperature on the Physical Properties of Organogels by Omar Gerardo Rocha-Amador, Jose Alberto Gallegos-Infante, Qingrong Huang, Nuria Elizabeth Rocha-Guzman, Martha Rocio Moreno-Jimenez, Ruben F. Gonzalez-Laredo

“…Once these data were obtained, X-Ray diffraction was applied to selected samples and a microstructure lattice was confirmed. Commonly, the only conditions that affect crystallization have been analyzed (temperature, solvent, gelator, and cooling rate). …”
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The impact of tire rubber powder contaminants on the physical properties of loess by Shaoli Liu, Qiang Sun, Qiang Sun, Qiang Sun, Pengda Ma, Rui Lv, He Zhang, Jingjing Nan, Jingjing Nan

“…Conclusion can be drawn as follows: (1) resistivity of loess increased with the increase of TRPC content; (2) thermal conductivity of loess decreased with the increase of TRPC content; (3) ultrasonic wave velocity of loess decreased with the increase of TRPC content; (4) soil resistivity decreased with the increase of water content, thermal conductivity of soil increased with the increase of water content, and ultrasonic wave velocity showed an increasing then decreasing trend with the increase of water content. This paper analyzed the reasons for the change in the physical properties of loess from two aspects: the inherent properties of TRPC and water, and the microstructure changes of loess due to the addition of TRPC and water. …”
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