Materials, Volume 17, Issue 21

The demand for dental implants has increased, establishing them as the standard of care for replacing missing teeth. Several factors contribute to the success or failure of an implant post-placement. Modifications to implant surfaces can enhance the...

Welding is a crucial process in joining metals, especially in the fabrication industry. Thisresearch aimed to investigate the effects of using two different filler materials, ER70S-6 and ER308LSi, with nine combinations of wire feeder speed (WFS) and...

The process of osteointegration depends significantly on the surface roughness, structure, chemical composition, and mechanical characteristics of the coating. In this regard, an important direction in the development of medical materials is the deve...

The use of Lufenuron 50-EC pesticide in oil palm crops affects water quality and aquatic life. This study investigated the adsorption of Lufenuron 50-EC from an aqueous solution using activated carbon derived from oil palm shells (OPSs). Activated ca...

Fracture tests are a necessary means to obtain the fracture properties of concrete, which are crucial material parameters for the fracture analysis of concrete structures. This study aims to fill the gap of insufficient test results on the fracture t...

The growing population of urban areas results in the need to deal with the noise pollution from the transportation system. This study presents experimental test results of static and dynamic elastic characteristics of under slab mats (USMs) according...

We investigated hybrid functional transparent conductive electrodes (HFTCEs) composed of indium-tin-oxide (ITO) and silver nanowires (AgNWs) for the enhancement of output efficiency in GaN-based ultraviolet light-emitting diodes (UVLEDs). The HFTCEs...

Bipolar plates are one of the most important components of proton exchange membrane fuel cells. With the miniaturization of bipolar plate flow channel sizes and the increasing demand for precision, springback has become a key focus of research in the...

As dental pulp contains the stem cells necessary for regeneration, the tooth should hold the intrinsic capacity for self-repair. A triphasic hybrid dental biocomposite (3HB) composed of biocompatible biopolymers to provide strength, antibacterial pro...

This review examined the current state of knowledge on the modifications of commercial soft lining materials (SLMs) with a variety of antifungal compounds: (i) polyene antibiotics, including nystatin and amphotericin B, (ii) azole drugs, including fl...

In the present study, the possibility of recovering water in a car wash station was presented. The resistance of automotive coatings to washing water recovered at 50% and 70% from wastewater generated at car wash was tested. Wastewater treatment was...

Nuclear power plants, where steel-plate concrete (SC) structures are commonly adopted, require large-scale components to withstand significant loads, such as those caused by sudden explosions. As a result, SC modular members used in nuclear power pla...

This study investigated the low-velocity impact response of titanium-based carbon-fibre/epoxy laminate (TI-CF FML). A comprehensive experimental study was carried out with impact energies ranging from 16.9 J to 91.9 J. Finite element analysis, perfor...

The preparation of core–sheath fibers by electrospinning is a topic of significant interest for producing composite fibers with distinct core and sheath functionalities. Moreover, in core–sheath fibers, low-molecular-weight substances or...

This study investigated the combined effects of adding niobium–fluoride (NbF₅) nanoparticles to a pit-and-fissure sealant. One resin sealant was reinforced with varying amounts of nanoparticles (0.3, 0.6, and 0.9 wt%). The surface hardness (SH)...

Wood modification has been explored in various ways to enhance dimensional stability and reduce flammability, with a focus on environmentally friendly treatments to meet market demands. This study aimed to investigate the efficacy of new, potential f...

Regulating the phase ratio between austenite and ferrite in welded joints is crucial for welding super duplex stainless steel. Nitrogen plays a significant role in maintaining an optimal phase ratio. In this study, the focusing gas channel of gas-foc...

Controlled interlayer temperature has a profound impact on both the microstructure and mechanical properties of the deposited components. In this study, thin-walled structures made of high-strength low-alloy steel were fabricated using the submerged-...

This paper comprehensively reviews friction stir welding (FSW) as applied to copper and its alloys. FSW is a solid-state joining process that offers significant advantages over traditional fusion welding methods, particularly for materials like coppe...

In this study, a new lightweight Al-Ti-Ta alloy was developed through a synergistic approach, combining CALPHAD methodology and entropy-driven design. Following compositional optimization, the Al_87.5Ti_6.25Ta_6.25 (at.%) alloy was fabricated and isothe...

We performed machine learning (ML) simulations and density functional theory (DFT) calculations to search for materials with low lattice thermal conductivity, ${\kappa }_L$. Several cadmium (Cd) compounds containing elements from the alkali metal and carb...

Development of multi-component blends to prepare high-performance polymer materials is still challenging, and is a key technology for mechanical recycling of waste plastics. However, a multi-phase compatibilizer is prerequisite to create high-perform...

The development of dental materials needs to be supported with sound evidence. This in vitro study aimed to measure the fracture toughness of a short fibre-reinforced composite (sFRC), at differing thicknesses. In this study, 2 mm, 3 mm and 4 mm dept...

Surface engineering is one of the most extensive industries. Virtually all areas of the economy benefit from the achievements of surface engineering. Surface quality affects the quality of finished products as well as the quality of manufactured part...

Research into particulate polymer composites is of significant interest due to their potential for enhancing material properties, such as strength, thermal stability, and conductivity while maintaining low weight and cost. Among the various technique...

In order to shorten the process of textile printing with natural dyes, develop new methods, and improve the color fastness and quality of printed products, this study presents a novel approach by synthesizing a natural complex dye through the interac...

Femtosecond laser pulses are currently regarded as an emerging and promising tool for processing wide bandgap dielectric materials across a variety of high-end applications, although the associated physical phenomena are not yet fully understood. To...

In advanced engineering applications, there has been an increasing demand for the service performance of materials under high-strain-rate conditions where a key phenomenon of adiabatic shear instability is inevitably involved. The presence of adiabat...

In order to impart the properties of cementitious material to the Tibetan Agar soil, two high-temperature activation mechanisms (HTMA, HTMB) were designed in this study, and the products and hydration-hardening properties of Tibetan Agar soil high-te...

This review considers the use of fractal concepts to improve the development, fabrication, and characterisation of catalytic materials and supports. First, the theory of fractals is discussed, as well as how it can be used to better describe often hi...

This paper presents the experimental and numerical results of a study on producing axisymmetric parts made of the C60-grade steel by skew rolling. The experimental part of this study involved conducting the skew rolling process with varying parameter...

In research aimed at improving the brittleness of WER (waterborne epoxy)-modified emulsified asphalt, commonly encountered issues are that the low-temperature performance of this type of asphalt becomes insufficient and the long curing time leads to...

The material family halide perovskites has been critical in recent room-temperature radiation detection semiconductor research. Cesium lead bromide (CsPbBr₃) is a halide perovskite that exhibits characteristics of a semiconductor that would be suitab...

This study employs machine learning models to predict the adsorption characteristics of biochar-activated carbon derived from waste wood. Activated carbon is a high-performance adsorbent utilized in various fields such as air purification, water trea...

Basalt fiber (BF) has been proven to be an effective additive for improving the properties of asphalt mixtures. However, the influence of basalt fiber morphology on the properties of asphalt binders and mixtures remains inadequately explored. In this...

Nanochitin was developed to effectively utilize crab shells, a food waste product, and there is ongoing research into its applications. Short nanowhiskers were produced by sonicating partially deacetylated nanochitin in water, resulting in a signific...

As nanophysics constitutes the scientific core of nanotechnology, it has a decisive potential for advancing clean renewable energy applications. Starting with a brief foray into the realms of nanophysics’ potential, this review manuscript is ex...

Accurate temperature measurement is critical across various scientific and industrial applications, necessitating advancements in thermometry techniques. This study explores luminescence thermometry, specifically utilizing machine learning methodolog...

Heating steel charges is essential for proper charge formation. At the same time, it is a highly energy-intensive process. Limiting the scale formed is critical for reducing heat consumption in this process. This paper applies fuzzy logic to model he...

This study aims to examine the variation in corrosion characteristics and tensile properties of WE43 magnesium alloy in an actual marine atmospheric environment by means of outdoor exposure tests. The macroscopic corrosion morphology, microstructure,...

This study evaluated the effects of adding waste PET fibers on the mechanical properties and chloride ion penetration of latex-modified ultra-rapid hardening cement concrete used for emergency road pavement repairs. The primary experimental variable...

In this study, isothermal annealing experiments were conducted on copper-nickel-silicon alloys containing continuous precipitates (CP) and discontinuous precipitates (DP) to investigate the effects of different types of precipitate phases on the micr...

The use of a rapid heating method to achieve heterogeneity of Mn in medium-manganese steel and improve its comprehensive performance has been widely studied and these techniques have been widely applied. However, the heating rate (from α to &ga...

Waste concrete is a large amount of solid waste produced in the process of urban construction and renewal in China. Its resource utilization is of great significance for saving mineral resources and improving urban environmental quality. The present...

The last decade was dominated by a serious problem that now affects all the planet’s natural ecosystems: the increasing growth of plastics and microplastics that are difficult to dispose of. One strategy to mitigate this problem is to close the...

To study the bearing characteristics of rock-socketed single piles on the southeast coast of Fujian Province, we conducted similar material ratio tests and single pile model tests. Initially, based on the mechanical parameters of strongly weathered g...

In this paper, a morphologically stable composite phase change material (CPCM) suitable for use in the field of building energy conservation was developed using Na₂HPO₄∙12H₂O (DHPD) as the phase change material, Na₂SiO₃∙9H₂O (SSNH) as the...

Understanding the performance of polymer dielectrics at different temperatures is becoming increasingly important due to the rapid development of electric cars, electromagnetic devices, and new energy production solutions. Cyclic olefin copolymers (C...

A mild and highly selective hydrosilylation method was employed to synthesize five novel well-defined Janus ring siloxanes bearing terpenes and terpenoids, which are the main bioactive components of essential oils. The characterization of these new b...

Wood–plastic composites (WPCs) combine the properties of plastics and lignocellulosic fillers. A particular limitation in their use is usually a hydrophobic, poorly wettable surface. The surface properties of materials can be modified using ion...