Investigation into the evolution and failure mechanism of IMCs in Au wire bond interconnections under long-term wet heat conditions by Yaru Wu, Qinsong Bi, Shumeng Lu, Hongfu Yang, Shanju Zheng, Xiaohong Yuan, Jiaheng Zhang, Xiaojing Wang, Mengnie Li

“…This research analyzed the microstructure evolution, defect formation, and mechanical performance degradation mechanism of the bonding wire and Au-/Al interface with long-term exposure to 85 °C/85 %RH thermal-humidity bias (THB). …”
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Effect of carbon quantum dots on the anticorrosive action of the tin coatings by Taiane Fíngolo Duarte, Victor Magno Paiva, Braulio Soares Archanjo, Clara Muniz da Silva de Almeida, Natasha Midori Suguihiro, Rodrigo José Corrêa, Emerson Schwingel Ribeiro, Eliane D'Elia

“…However, the thickness and microstructure of the material can impact its resistance. …”
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Association analysis of maize stem vascular bundle micro-characteristics with yield components based on micro-CT and identification of related genes by Yanru Wang, Ying Zhang, Guanmin Huang, Jinglu Wang, Lujia Lv, Shuaihao Zhao, Xianju Lu, Minggang Zhang, Minkun Guo, Changyu Zhang, Qingmei Men, Xinyu Guo, Chunjiang Zhao

“…Abstract The distribution pattern of vascular bundles and microstructure characteristics significantly impact crop yield. …”
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Optimizing the High-Temperature Oxidation Resistance of Nb-Si-Based Alloys by Adding Different Ti/Mo/Hf Elements by Youwei Zhang, Zhongde Shan, Lei Luo, Zhaobo Li, Xiao Liang, Yanqing Su, Tao Yang, Yong Zang, Dehua Jin

“…Different alloying elements, including Ti, Mo, and Hf, were added to Nb-Si-based alloys to study the microstructural evolution of alloys. Additionally, the oxidation behavior and the oxidation kinetics of different alloys, as well as the morphology and microstructure of oxide scale and interior alloys at 1523 K from 1 h to 20 h were analyzed systematically. …”
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Study on Hygroscopic Swelling and Dehumidification Cracking Characteristics of Expansive Soil under Acid Rain and Cyclic Drying-Wetting by Jin Chang, Jie Xiao, Jian-Qing Jiang, Rui Zhang, Xi-Long Kuang, Ming Lei, He-Ping Yang

“…Furthermore, the changes of the microstructure and mineral composition of the expansive soil after cyclic drying-wetting of acid rain were analyzed by using the scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and X-ray diffraction (XRD) tests. …”
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In-situ TiC particle-reinforced Hastelloy X superalloy fabricated by laser additive manufacturing by Chen Wang, Li Yang, Rui-Xin Sheng, Shuai Guan, Zhong-Nan Bi, Hua Zhang, Hai-Liang Huang, Liang Jiang, Li-Long Zhu, Xin Zhou

“…The influence of Ti content on phase evolution, microstructure, and mechanical properties was comprehensively analyzed for both the as-deposited and heat-treated HX superalloys. …”
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Structural characterization and bioactivity evaluation of a soluble polysaccharide (PCHP-1A) from Polygonatum cyrtonema Hua: antioxidant and α-glucosidase inhibitory activities by Lunbin Xia, Cunwu Chen, Shaoshuai Bi, Yafei Zhang, Naidong Chen, Jing Feng

“…Subsequently, The structural characteristics of PCHP-1A were comprehensively analyzed through monosaccharide composition analysis, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Fourier transform-infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), methylation analysis, and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy. …”
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Mesenchymal Stem Cell Secretome Effectiveness in Healing Chronic Tendon Injury: Procollagen Analysis and Histopathology in Rat Tendons by Sam ADP, Warsinggih W, Usman MA, Johan MP, Suroto H, Saleh MR, Sakti M, Zainuddin AA, Mubarak AF

“…Histopathological analysis showed no significant differences in collagen alignment or angiogenesis between treatment and control groups.Conclusion: The MSC secretome, particularly the combination of TDSCs and ASCs, may accelerate collagen Type I synthesis and improve tendon microstructure. This suggests their potential for treating chronic tendon injuries. …”
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Hot-dip aluminizing of stainless steel and investigation of interfacial intermetallics by Huan He, Zheng Liu, Pu Wang, Shuwei Duan, Wenzhen Zhao, Ao Fu

“…The types and evolution of Fe–Al intermetallic compounds (IMCs) serve as the theoretical foundation for regulating the microstructure and properties of the aluminum/steel joining interface. …”
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Pelagic fish camouflage in shallow waters from the humboldt current system through intracellular structures and reflectance mechanisms by Caroline S. Montes, Ricardo F. Soto, Mario I. Sanhueza, Ignacio Sanhueza, Danny Luarte, Sebastián E. Godoy, Sergio N. Torres, Rosario Castillo, Rubén Escribano, Mauricio A. Urbina

“…We aimed to explore the biological mechanisms underlying light reflectivity in fish species and to understand how fish skin microstructures affect whole fish light reflectance and intensity in the visible spectrum. …”
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The Validation of an Experimental Model in Wistar Female Rats to Study Osteopenia and Osteoporosis by Artur Lage Pedroso, Raul Canal, Sergio Alexandre Gehrke, Eleani Maria da Costa, Antonio Scarano, Fernanda Barchesi Zanelatto, André Antonio Pelegrine

“…The femurs were collected after the periods established for each group and analyzed using microcomputed tomography (μCT) to determine bone density and count the number of trabeculae. …”
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Behavior of compounds on the corrosion of ZK61-xCe magnesium alloys by Yu Kang, Feng Guo, Huisheng Cai, Liang Liu, Rong Chai, Juan Su

“…The role of compound on the corrosion of the alloy was analyzed based on changes in the microstructure, electrode potentials of compounds and matrix, and electrochemical properties of the corrosion product film. …”
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Nutritional and Technological Benefits of Pine Nut Oil Emulsion Gel in Processed Meat Products by Berik Idyryshev, Almagul Nurgazezova, Zhanna Assirzhanova, Assiya Utegenova, Shyngys Amirkhanov, Madina Jumazhanova, Assemgul Baikadamova, Assel Dautova, Assem Spanova, Assel Serikova

“…Data were analyzed using a one-way and two-way ANOVA with Duncan’s test (<i>p</i> < 0.05). …”
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Effect of cooling rate on corrosion resistance and behavior of micro-alloyed cast AZ91-Ca-Y alloy by Hongxiu Liu, Jun-Ho Bae, Jae-Wook Kang, Jun-Seob Lee, Jae-Yeon Kim, Bong-Sun You

“…This study investigated the effects of the cooling rate on the microstructure and corrosion behavior of micro-Ca and -Y alloyed cast AZ91 alloy (i.e., AZXW9100). …”
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Total flavonoids isolated from Eucommia ulmoides can alleviate bone loss and regulate intestinal microbiota in ovariectomized rats by Baocang Yin, Baocang Yin, Mingzhen Yang, Mingzhen Yang, Bowen Wang, Bowen Wang, Yun Zhang, Yun Zhang, Ningli Li, Ningli Li, Qin Li, Yingying Li, Cory J. Xian, Tiejun Li, Tiejun Li, Yuankun Zhai, Yuankun Zhai

“…The femoral microstructure parameters of the TFEL-M and TFEL-H groups were significantly improved compared with the OVX group, which were also confirmed by H&amp;E histological staining. …”
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Enhancing the nutritional profile of purple sweet potato flour through fermentation with Lactiplantibacillus plantarum InaCC B157: A functional food perspective by Tiurma Pasaribu, Yati Sudaryati Soeka, Novik Nurhidayat, Suciatmih Suciatmih, Titin Yulinery, Evi Triana, Tri Ratna Sulistiyani, Ninik Setyowati, Desty Dwi Sulistyowati, Dwi Ningsih Susilowati

“…Microstructure was examined using scanning electron microscopy (SEM). …”
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Influence of Irradiation on Mechanical Properties of Nickel by Lei Ma, Changsheng Li, Xue Shang, Wangyu Hu

“…The simulation results reveal that the yield strain and yield stress of irradiated nickel decrease with the irradiation energy increasing, while the elastic modulus has no obvious change at various irradiation energies. By analyzing the stress-strain curves and the microstructure evolution, it is found that the effect of irradiation accelerates the damage of the internal structure due to the existence of irradiation defects, and high-energy irradiation leads to the instability of the structure in the process of plastic deformation.…”
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Novel ceramic Gd3M2Al3O12: M=Ce+3, Fe+3:Optical properties and potential applications by Dewasthali Tejaswi Ramchandra, Suman Rani

“…FESEM and FTIR spectroscopy were used to analyze phase composition and microstructure. UV–Vis spectroscopy revealed a band gap of 3.73 eV for GCAG and 2.63 eV for GFAG. …”
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The Observation of Performance Trends by Numerical Simulation with Different Parameters in a Nonlinear Reversible Solid Oxide Cell System by Jai-Houng Leu, Ay Su, Shun-Chi Kuo, Kuang-Chung Chen

“…The design parameters compared in this simulation are used to simulate and analyze and predict fuel cell performance under different conditions. …”
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Selective Alkali Activation of Limestone for Additive Manufacturing in Construction: Influence of Alkali Concentration on Physical and Mechanical Properties by Mursaleen Shahid, Alexandre Pierre, Annelise Cousture, Vincenzo M. Sglavo

“…Although porosity and density are consistent in all concentrations, microstructure examination showed non-homogeneous grainy texture.…”
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