Materials, Volume 15, Issue 16

Estimating the effective properties of a particulate system is the most direct way to understand its macroscopic performance. In this work, we accurately evaluate the third-order approximations involving the three-point microstructural parameter &zet...

The effects of metakaolin powder (MP) on the microscopic rheological properties and macroscopic flow parameters of cementitious suspension under various water–cement ratios were investigated. By analyzing the changes in the bonding strength coe...

In terms of its chemical composition, biomass is a very complex type of fuel. Its combustion leads to the formation of materials such as alkaline ash and gases, and there is evidence of the corrosive effect this process has on refractory linings, thu...

The paper aims to understand the effect of light-burned dolomite powders (LBD) on ordinary Portland cement (OPC) and evaluate the influence of LBD dosages and fineness levels on the mechanical properties and hydration properties of OPC. The LBD/OPC p...

In this work, the oily sludge (OS) from a local waste oil recycling plant was reused as a precursor for producing porous magnetic carbon composites (CC) by pyrolysis, followed by carbon dioxide activation. Based on the thermogravimetric analysis (TGA...

This paper submits experimental results of a study directed towards the formation of Eu ions’ luminescent centers in CVD diamond films. A new approach is based on use of diamond nanoparticles with a surface modified with Eu ions for seeding at...

In this paper, a strain capacity assessment on high-strain marine pipe was carried out by comparing the crack growth driving force and the crack growth resistance. The crack growth driving force was given by FEA, the stress-stain relationship was giv...

When the buried pipeline passes through the permafrost zone, the phenomenon of frost swelling occurs in the permafrost zone, which causes a certain degree of bending and deformation of the pipeline. As a result, the pipeline’s structural safety...

The combination of cellulosic materials and metal oxide semiconductors can provide composites with superior functional properties compared to cellulose. By using nanocellulose derived from agricultural waste, we propose a one-pot and environmentally...

The traditional connections and reinforcement details of precast RC frames are complex and cause difficulty in construction. Ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC) exhibits outstanding compressive strength and bond strength with rebars and strands; t...