The effect of artificial aging after multi-directional forging of supersaturated AA2024 by Mohadeseh Rashidi, Mohammad Abdian, Mohsen Kazeminezhad

“…To investigate the microstructure and precipitate conditions, Optical Microscopy (OM) and Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscopy (FE-SEM) were used to analyze the cross-sectional surfaces of the samples. …”
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A multi-component diffusion multiple approach based synergistic regulation of γ' phase stability and mechanical properties in CoTiVNi-based superalloys by J.J. Ruan, H.C. Sun, J.S. Yan, S. Yang, Y. Li, Z.W. Zhang, L.L. Zhu, H. Zhang, N. Ueshima, K. Oikawa, L. Jiang

“…Two alloy groups (A: high Ni, B: low Ni) with varying V/Ti ratios were designed, homogenized, and analyzed via EPMA, FE-SEM, in situ XRD, TEM, and mechanical testing. …”
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Brain white matter development in 8-year-old children is associated with maternal mental health during pregnancy by Yali Huang, Timothy R. Koscik, Timothy R. Koscik, Aline Andres, Aline Andres, Jayne Bellando, Jayne Bellando, Charles M. Glasier, Charles M. Glasier, Adhitya Ram, Xiawei Ou, Xiawei Ou, Xiawei Ou, Xiawei Ou

“…Their children underwent a brain MRI examination at age 8 years with multi-shell diffusion imaging analyzed using diffusion tensor imaging (DTI), diffusional kurtosis imaging (DKI), and neurite orientation dispersion and density imaging (NODDI) models for a multi-aspect evaluation of microstructural development. …”
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Primary research on expression of kerogen in Longmaxi Shale and its adsorption characteristics by HOU Dali, HAN Xin, TANG Hongming, GUO Jianchun, GONG Fengming, SUN Lei, QIANG Xianyu

“…The adsorption mechanism and characteristics of CH4 in kerogen of Longmaxi Shale are analyzed by magnetic levitation weight experiment, molecular simulation methods of the Grand Canonical Monte Carlo（GCMC）, and Molecular Dynamics（MD）. …”
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Study on the Influence of Window Openings on Seismic Performance of Stone Walls of Tibetan and Qiang Dwellings by You Mo, Pan Guo, Jun Lu, Zhuohui Wu, Baoshan Yang, Zhijun Jiang, Feiyang Chen, Wenxi Jiang

“…The findings indicate that “X”-shaped cracks at the corners of the window openings and extending to the surrounding areas are the primary damage characteristics. The unique microstructure of yellow clay and schist leads to the faster appearance of wall cracks. …”
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MCrAlY Coating for High Temperature Oxidation Resistance of Engine Blade by Yan LI, Yue HU, Bo YU

“…Using GH4133 nickel-based high-temperature alloy material as the matrix, NiCrAlYSi coating was prepared and covered on its surface by using arc ion plating technology, and its thermal treatment was performed, and the anti-high-temperature oxidation performance of the coating was tested under a high-temperature environment, and the oxidation test was carried out for 192 hours continuously under a constant temperature of 1000℃, and the microstructure of the coating and the physical process of high-temperature oxidation were analyzed. …”
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Forming characteristics and precision control method of Ti60 titanium alloy ultra-thin hyperbolic shell in electro-assisted drawing by Renhai Yu, Shaofeng Liu, Pi Ling, Bosong Liu, Yingsheng Li, Lin Zhong, Kemin Xue

“…Based on the material properties and deformation characteristics, the cause of springback is analyzed, and a springback prediction model is established. …”
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Effects of processing parameters on the reversible phase transition of germanium telluride by Haoran Ma, Shaorui Yang, Yi Liu, Yaguang Ye, Le Liu, Lei Liu, Wei Xiong, Leimin Deng, Tianting Chen

“…In this article, the microstructure evolution and phase transition mechanism of germanium telluride (GeTe) film under different deposition conditions, laser modes, and scanning parameters were investigated. …”
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Effects of mechanical and chemical heterogeneity on the strength-ductility synergy of a heterostructured medium Mn steel by Yuming Zou, Haokun Zhu, Qihan Gao, Kaichao Xie, Jialin Chen, Hua Ding, Zhengyou Tang, Zhouhua Jiang

“…Compared to the conventional cold-rolled medium Mn steel, the heterostructured steel showed a significant increase in ultimate tensile strength from 988 MPa to 1289 MPa without a decrease in total elongation, achieving a superior product of strength and elongation exceeding 60 GPa·%. The microstructural evolution of the heterogeneous medium Mn steel during deformation was analyzed to investigate how variations in microstructure affect its mechanical properties. …”
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Mechanical, tribological, and corrosion behavior of laser powder-bed fusion 316L stainless steel parts: Effect of build orientation by Mohammed A.S. Yousif, Ibrahim Abdullah Al-Deheish, Usman Ali, Syed Sohail Akhtar, Khaled S. Al-Athel

“…In this study, 316L stainless steel Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF) samples were manufactured under three different building orientations (0°, 45°, and 90°). Mechanical, microstructural, tribological and corrosion resistance properties were analyzed for all samples. …”
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Bioactive glass-ceramic composites from the Li2O-ZrO2-SiO2 and Beta-Tricalcium-Phosphate system for bone regeneration: Evaluation of bioactivity and cytotoxicity by Natália Morelli Possolli, Henrique Borba Modolon, Daiara Floriano da Silva, Natasha Maurmann, Patricia Pranke, Elidio Angioletto, Oscar Rubem Klegues Montedo, Sabrina Arcaro

“…To this end, the thermal properties of the raw materials were analyzed. Different compositions of LZS with TCP were prepared and thermally characterized. …”
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Optimization of Enzymatic Hydrolysis Process, Structural Characterization and Antioxidant Activity Analysis of Gastrodia elata Polysaccharide by Yunfei HU, De ZHOU, Qinglan ZENG, Jinsong HE, Ming ZHAO, Qingyan TANG

“…Their dissolution rate, monosaccharide composition, relative molecular weight, functional groups, and microstructure were analyzed before and after enzymatic hydrolysis. …”
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Energy storage modification of coal gangue and its application in high-specific-energy batteries by Zhihui SUN, Yunbo WANG, Shuxuan MA, Meng LI

“…Through single factor experimental methods, the differences in composition, crystal structure, and local electronic environment between raw coal gangue and modified coal gangue were analyzed in depth, and the optimal conditions for modified coal gangue in energy storage applications were determined. …”
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Influence of the rapid thermal treatment of the gate dielectric on the parameters of integrated circuits of time devices by V. A. Saladukha, V. A. Pilipenko, V. A. Gorushko

“…The paper is dedicated to influence of the rapid thermal treatment of the gate dielectric at a temperature of ~1100 °С on the electrical parameters of the programmable time device with a correction of 512PS8. As the analyzed parameters of the given integrated circuit, the authors have selected breakdown voltage, gate leakage current, charge value of the gate dielectric breakdown with its thermal field tests performed. …”
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Pore size characterization of Cretaceous ironstone by low-field nuclear magnetic resonance technique by A.A. Ige-Adeyeye, O.B. Olatinsu, V.C. Ozebo, L. Esteban

“…The microstructure of Cretaceous ironstone samples of Yewa within Eastern Dahomey Basin in Southwest Nigeria, has been investigated using low-field nuclear magnetic resonance and conventional porosity measurements. …”
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Analysis of tensile properties in tempered martensite steels with different cementite particle size distributions by Kengo Sawai, Keiya Sugiura, Toshio Ogawa, Ta-Te Chen, Fei Sun, Yoshitaka Adachi

“…In this study, the tensile properties of tempered martensite steel were analyzed using a combination of an experimental approach and deep learning. …”
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Processing of Thermoelectric Fe2VAl Heusler-compounds by laser powder bed fusion: From single scan tracks to bulk material by M. Delcroix, G. Roy, C. van der Rest, V. Marchal-Marchant, P.J. Jacques

“…Successive parallel tracks were printed and revealed a transition from unmelting to balling to continuous densification, demonstrating the critical role of heat accumulation. The microstructure of printed samples was analyzed, and their thermoelectric properties were measured. …”
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Oxidative stability and physical properties of model cream-type O/W emulsions structured with candelilla wax and stored at room temperature by Iwona Szymańska, Anna Żbikowska, Sylwia Onacik-Gür, Małgorzata Kowalska

“…The emulsion's primary, secondary, and total degrees of lipid oxidative changes and the microstructure, rheological properties, and physical stability were examined. …”
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Development and Characterization of Thermal Protection Gels for Steel Pipelines Transporting Combustible Materials by Jing Li, Jianhua Gong, Jun Shen, Kege Yang, Longhua Tan, Haoyuan Li, Jinlong Zhao

“…Subsequently, water retention, thermal stability and the microstructure of these formulations were analyzed. Finally, the thermal protection performance of the gel formulations was evaluated under the direct impingement of flames or high-temperature smoke. …”
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Enhancement of physicochemical properties and antioxidant activity of carob-based dark chocolate as a cocoa powder substitute by Rossi Indiarto, Rizha Gustian Firdaus, Herlina Marta, Edy Subroto, Dimas Rahadian Aji Muhammad, Adi Md Sikin

“…Five DC formulations were produced by varying the carob-powder-to-cocoa powder ratio and were analyzed for pH, fat, protein, polyphenol, and flavonoid contents, antioxidant activity (IC₅₀), texture, color, particle size, melting behavior, polymorphism, microstructure, and sensory acceptability. …”
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