Influence Mechanism of Accelerator on the Hydration and Microstructural Properties of Portland Cement by Ge Zhang, Kunpeng Li, Li Like, Shi Huawei, Chen Chen, Chengfang Yuan

“…Shotcrete is one of the most important types of concrete used in engineering construction, and its properties are significantly influenced by accelerators. …”
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Study on the effect of water on the shear behavior and microstructure of red mudstone by Qingyu Xie, Qiangbing Huang, Xiaosen Kang, Shaoyan Wu, Hengxing Lan

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Topological phases and non-Hermitian topology in photonic artificial microstructures by Liu Hui, Lai Pengtao, Wang Haonan, Cheng Hua, Tian Jianguo, Chen Shuqi

“…Topological photonics, in particular, has sparked considerable research due to its ability to construct and manipulate photonic topological states via photonic artificial microstructures. …”
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Microstructure of calcium sulfoaluminate mortar with basalt additive at elevated temperature by Konrad A. Sodol, Sebastian Miszczak, Jacek Szer, Łukasz Kaczmarek

“…CSA based composites are dedicated to special usage in demanding infrastructure constructions. As there is no or insufficient evidence on the influence of heat on calcium sulfoaluminate materials, this article is motivated to extend current literature knowledge on CSA microstructures at higher temperatures up to 800oC. …”
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INFLUENCE OF MICROSTRUCTURED COLLAGEN HYDROGEL ON PANCREATIC ISLET CELL CULTURES by L. A. Kirsanova, N. V. Baranova, G. N. Bubentsova, G. N. Skaletskaya, N. V. Perova, V. I. Sevastianov, N. N. Skaletskiy

“…As a biomatrix, the microstructured collagen hydrogel of linear series Sphero® GEL was used. …”
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Microstructural Dynamics of the Myocardium: Orientation of the Muscle Fibers and Occurrence of Cardiomyopathies by René Thierry Djoumessi, François Beceau Pelap

“…Based on the HO model in which the directions of the fibers are orthogonal and using the strain energy of HO, we construct a tensile-compression test and simulate the dynamics of a cubic sample. …”
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Microstructural insights of geopolymer mortar using binary blended sustainable fine aggregates by David Clement, Rajasekaran C., Sarthak Agarwal, Manda Pratap

“…In this scenario geopolymer technology has emerged as a sustainable alternative to cement, offering environmental benefits and reducing the carbon footprint of construction materials. This study investigates the impact of replacing RS with copper slag (CS) and laterite soil (LS) in geopolymer mortar (GM) on key properties such as setting time, flowability, compressive strength, and microstructure. …”
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Effects of superabsorbent polymers on autogenous shrinkage and microstructure in metakaolin-based cementitious materials by Arthur Aviz Palma e Silva, Valdirene Maria Silva Capuzzo, Eugênia Fonseca da Silva, André Maués Brabo Pereira, Lívia Borba Agostinho

“…The synergy between SAP and metakaolin enhances durability and mechanical properties, making SAP-modified microconcrete a viable solution for high-performance and environmentally friendly construction applications.…”
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Mechanical characteristics and microstructural changes in phosphogypsum-cement-lime composite modified loess by Jin Chang, Jue Li, Yudan Wang, Haina Zhang

“…Water stability and heavy metal immobilization were satisfactory. Microstructural results revealed microstructural densification occurred through hydration product development binding soil particles. …”
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Research on the microstructure influence mechanism of hydraulic asphalt concrete based on fuzzy sets by Fang Jianyin, Bian Junhua, Constantinos Soutis, Dang Faning, Qin Yuan, Ren Jie, Gao Jun

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Strength and its microstructure evolution of GGBS-FA geopolymer mortar under seawater by Bo Li, Jiongjun Hu, Li Chen, Jinjin Zhang, Jianxiao Gu

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Development of CO₂-ceramsite foam concrete: Mechanical properties, microstructure and environmental benefits by Jing Zhang, Yuxin Su, Hongshuai Gao

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Mechanical and microstructural properties of sustainable ternary blended alkali-activated concrete by Tejeswara Rao Maganti, Krishna Rao Boddepalli

“…Furthermore, the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) results demonstrate that the use of NGSS, with its improved environmental profile, leads to a lower environmental impact, contributing to a significant reduction in the carbon footprint of TBAAC and enhancing the sustainability of construction materials. The findings suggest that using NGSS-based TBAAC is advisable for construction applications, offering practical implications for reducing environmental impact while maintaining high performance in construction projects.…”
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GEOMETRY AND MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF A 3D-PRINTED TITANIUM MICROSTRUCTURE by Luboš Řehounek, Petra Hájková, Petr Vakrčka, Aleš Jíra

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Influence of metakaolin content on the microstructure and strength in hardened LC3 paste by Qi Luo, Xinyu Zhang, Junchao Yu, Guoqing Geng

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Phase assemblage and microstructure of burnt oil shale-containing blended cements by Federica Boscaro, Diana Londono-Zuluaga, Peter Kruspan, Michael Plötze, Karen Scrivener, Robert J. Flatt

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Long term effects of lead contaminated water on the strength and microstructure of concrete by Sedigheh Ghasemi, Peyman Homami, Jafar Keyvani Ghamsari

“…Among mitigation strategies, the use of cement-based materials for the stabilization and solidification (S/S) of lead contaminants offers a promising approach, integrating environmental management with construction applications. This study systematically investigates the long-term effects of lead-contaminated mixing water on the mechanical performance, durability, and pollutant immobilization capacity of concrete, with particular focus on microstructural evolution. …”
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Microstructure and hot deformation behavior of Cu–Ti–Zr(-Mg) alloys by Zhiyu Han, Meng Zhou, Ke Jing, Chunhe Chu, Yi Zhang, Baohong Tian, Zheng'ao Li, Ziyi Qin, Jin Zou, Xu Li, Huiwen Guo

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Utilization of steel slag in concrete: A review on durability and microstructure analysis by Qureshi Hisham Jahangir, Alghamdi Saeed Abdulkhaliq, Majdi Ali, Ahmad Jawad, Rahmawati Cut, Alattyih Wael, Alzlfawi Abdullah

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IMPACT OF DIFFUSION COATING AND LASER TREATMENT ON MICROSTRUCTURE AND MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF STEEL by Tankiso Lawrence NGAKE, Kadephi Vuyolwethu MJALI

“…Surface modification of steel is a crucial process in various industries, including automotive, construction, and aerospace . This process involves altering the outer layer of steel to enhance its properties such as corrosion resistance, wear resistance, and hardness. …”
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