Advances in Nano-Reinforced Polymer-Modified Cement Composites: Synergy, Mechanisms, and Properties by Yibo Gao, Jianlin Luo, Jie Zhang, Muhammad Asad Ejaz, Liguang Liu

“…The synergistic effects of nanomaterials—nano-nucleation, pore-filling, and templating mechanisms—refine the microstructure, significantly enhancing the mechanical strength, impermeability, and erosion resistance of NPMC. …”
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Layer-level constitutive material model for representing non-linear stress-strain relationships in continuous carbon fiber-reinforced 3D-printed composites by Csenge Tóth, Blanka Ilinyi, László Kovács

“…Lastly, microtomography was employed to analyze the microstructure, quantify void content, and identify 3D-printing defects. …”
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Investigating phase regimes via combinatorial synthesis: A pathway to tailored materials libraries by K. Russell, C.A. Kohnke, J.R. Trelewicz, A.M. Hodge

“…Overall, this work combines the expansive compositional space in a combinatorial library with sputtering science to identify microstructural and phase regime boundaries in the Fe-W system.…”
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High-Salinity Fluid Downslope Flow on Regolith Layer Examined by Laboratory Experiment: Implications for Recurring Slope Lineae on Martian Surfaces by Yoshiki Tabuchi, Arata Kioka, Takeshi Tsuji, Yasuhiro Yamada

“…This paper experimentally examined this “wet hypothesis” by analyzing the aspect ratios (length/width) of the flow traces on the granular material column to investigate how they vary with the granular material column, liquid and its flow rate, and inclination. …”
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A critical review of laser welding of steel with titanium alloys for biomedical applications: challenges, developments, and properties by Amit Ratan Biswas, Nirvik Banerjee, Prosun Mondal, Saikat Ranjan Maity, Binayak Sen, Abhijit Bhowmik, Muhammad Imam Ammarullah

“…Furthermore, the review advances current understanding by systematically analyzing weld microstructure, geometry, and mechanical performance, addressing key gaps in existing literature. …”
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Cement–Industrial Waste Slag-Based Synergistic Preparation of Flowable Solidified Soil: Mechanisms and Process Optimization by Hang Yu, Dongxing Wang, Yuhao Shi

“…The mechanical properties and microstructure of the cement–industrial slag were revealed and used to analyze the curing mechanism. …”
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Investigation on Physicomechanical Properties and Constitutive Model of Tuff in Mila Mountain Tunnel under Dry and Saturated Conditions by Zhihao He, Xiangjun Pei, Shenghua Cui, Wentai Sun, Luguang Luo, Chengruiwei He

“…Experimental and theoretical analytical methods, including rock ultrasonic testing, X-ray diffraction (XRD), microscopic observation, uniaxial compression test, and scanning electron microscope (SEM), are employed to analyze the physicomechanical properties of tuff in Mila Mountain tunnel under dry and saturated conditions. …”
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A comparison of temperature and freeze-thaw effects on high-swelling and low-swelling soils stabilized with xanthan gum by Sahand Fateh, Yasaman Mansourkiaei, Mohammad Mahdi Shalchian, Mahyar Arabani, Meghdad Payan, Payam Zanganeh Ranjbar

“…For this purpose, tests were performed on compaction, compressive strength, free swelling, freezing and thawing, temperature effects, and microstructure to analyze the interaction between soil particles and biopolymer in both soils. …”
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Closing the diagnostic gap: A narrative review of recent advances in functional MRI diagnostics in spinal cord injury by Christian J. Entenmann, Katharina Kersting, Peter Vajkoczy, Anna Zdunczyk

“…Material and methods: This study reviews advanced MRI modalities and their potential to provide quantifiable insights into spinal cord microstructure and function. It also explores the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in analyzing complex datasets to support more comprehensive diagnostics. …”
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Review of Tribological and Wear Behavior of Alloys Fabricated via Directed Energy Deposition Additive Manufacturing by Nika Zakerin, Khashayar Morshed-Behbahani, Donald Paul Bishop, Ali Nasiri

“…While extensive research has explored the microstructure and mechanical properties of DED-fabricated alloys, studies on their surface degradation remain incomplete. …”
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A Review of the Effects of Nanomaterials on the Properties of Concrete by Qi Yang, Qiuwei Yang, Xi Peng, Kangshuo Xia, Bin Xu

“…It provides a detailed explanation of the characteristics of three common nanomaterials: nano-silica, nano-calcium carbonate, and carbon nanotubes. This study analyzes how these materials improve the microstructure, accelerate hydration reactions, and enhance interfacial transition zones, thereby enhancing the mechanical properties, durability, and workability of concrete. …”
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Mechanical activated self-sustaining combustion synthesis of Mn3AlC magnetic powder from MnO2+Al+C mixture by H.H. Ali, M.H. Elsadek, Z.I. Zaki

“…X-ray diffraction (XRD) was used for analyzing the phase structure, while field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM) and energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS) were utilized for identifying the microstructure and chemical composition, respectively. …”
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Underwater Drag Reduction Applications and Fabrication of Bio-Inspired Surfaces: A Review by Zaixiang Zheng, Xin Gu, Shengnan Yang, Yue Wang, Ying Zhang, Qingzhen Han, Pan Cao

“…This study introduces the latest research progress on bio-inspired microstructured surfaces in the field of underwater drag reduction, focusing on analyzing the drag reduction mechanism, preparation process, and application effect of the three major technological paths; namely, bio-inspired non-smooth surfaces, bio-inspired superhydrophobic surfaces, and bio-inspired modified coatings. …”
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Experimental and Computational Approaches for the Structural Study of Novel Ca-Rich Zeolites from Incense Stick Ash and Their Application for Wastewater Treatment by Virendra Kumar Yadav, Nisha Choudhary, Daoud Ali, G. Gnanamoorthy, Gajendra Kumar Inwati, Mohammed HA. Almarzoug, Gokhlesh Kumar, Samreen Heena Khan, Mitesh B. Solanki

“…FTIR and XRD helped in the identification of the microstructure and crystalline nature of the zeolites and also confirmed the synthesis of Ca-based zeolite with two thetas at 25.7°. …”
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Physical and numerical simulation of the coalescence of liquid inclusion particles in molten steel by CHEN Kai-lai, WANG De-yong, QU Tian-peng, TIAN Jun, WANG Hui-hua

“…In steelmaking process, nonmetallic inclusions are often considered to be detrimental to the mechanical properties and product quality of steel as they influence the microstructure of the steel matrix to a large extent, and thus, much industrial efforts are being made to promote inclusion removal by upward flotation. …”
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Experimental Investigation of the Interplay Between Al-, B-, and Ti-Nitrides in Microalloyed Steel and Thermodynamic Analysis by Markus Führer, Sabine Zamberger, Christoph Seubert, Erwin Povoden-Karadeniz

“…This competition affects the formation and distribution of nitrides, impacting the microstructure and mechanical properties of the steel. …”
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Assessment the impact of palygorskite modified by chlorides on speciation and environmental risk of heavy metals in soil contaminated by Elnour Mohamed, Jun Ren, Ling Tao, Azizza Mala

“…The germinated index (GI) was employed to examine and analyze the microstructure and physico-chemical properties of the contaminated soil. …”
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Low-frequency electromagnetic and corrosion resistance properties of plasma-modified FeSiAl micro-powders by WANG Mingxuan, GUO Yang, WEI Jinmin, TAN Kehua, GUO Xiaoying

“…Combined with the electrochemical tests and vector network analyzer (VNA) measurements, the synergistic regulation mechanism between corrosion behavior and low-frequency electromagnetic wave loss performance of the FSA micro-powders was systematically investigated. …”
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The Influence of the Plant Biomass Pyrolysis Conditions on the Structure of Biochars and Sorption Properties by Bernadetta Kaźmierczak, Jolanta Drabik, Paweł Radulski, Anna Kaczmarczyk, Edyta Osuch-Słomka

“…A scanning electron microscope with energy-dispersive SEM/EDS was used to determine the microstructure and changes in the chemical composition of the biochars. …”
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Integrated Computational Materials Engineering in the Hot Roll Bonding of Ultra-Thick 45 Steel Plates by Jianbo Jiang, Qingwen Qi, Mengnie Li, Hengyong Bu, Huarong Qi, Yonghua Duan

“…Optimized rolling process parameters from analyzing the finite element simulation results are applied to design the hot rolling process of the stacked slab assemblies to produce ultra-thick plates. …”
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