Materials, Volume 17, Issue 18

The aim of this research was to explore the innovative use of natural additives, containing phytochemicals with proven antimicrobial effects, in the production of epoxy–glass composites. This study was based on information regarding the antimic...

This study focuses on the feasibility of using ground Acanthocardia tuberculate seashells as fine aggregates for self-compacting mortar production. The obtained results show a promising future for coastal industries as their use eliminates waste prod...

Currently, there is limited research on the in situ forming process of thermoplastic prepreg tape winding, and the unclear impact of process parameters on mechanical properties during manufacturing is becoming increasingly prominent. The study aimed...

This comprehensive study explores the kinetics of adsorption and its photocatalytic degradation of methyl orange (MO) using an advanced copper-decorated photocatalyst in the form of hollow fibers (HFs). Designed to boost both adsorption capacity and...

Wood is increasingly being used in construction as an alternative to steel and concrete. As wood is an inhomogeneous material, this has a strong effect on its static and dynamic properties. When timber is used as a load-bearing component, there is a...

SA516 Gr.70 steels were welded by friction stir welding (FSW) under various media of air, water, and water + CO₂ cooling, and the effect of the cooling media on the microstructure and mechanical properties of joints was systematically analyzed. The n...

An enhancement in fatigue life for ferrite–pearlite low-carbon steel (LCS) at high temperature (HT) has been discovered, where it increased from 190,873 cycles at room temperature (RT) to 10,000,000 cycles at 400 °C under the same stress co...

This study employs the finite element method to investigate the microstructural evolution and deformation behavior of a 40Cr steel automobile front axle during the quenching process. By establishing a multi-physics field coupling model, the study elu...

Magnesium alloys, particularly AZ31, are promising materials for the modern automotive industry, offering significant weight savings and environmental benefits. This research focuses on the challenges associated with accurate modelling of multiaxial...

An Open-Graded Friction Course (OGFC) presents a rough surface and a porous structure and provides skid resistance under wet conditions, differing from that of a dense graded mixture. This study explored the distribution of surface macrotexture with...