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Materials, Volume 17, Issue 5

2024 March-1 - 259 articles

Cover Story: This research assesses the effectiveness of Co3O4-gC3N4@ZnONPs catalysts in breaking down ciprofloxacin (CFX) and producing hydrogen (H2) via water splitting. Findings reveal that CFX undergoes rapid photodegradation, achieving up to a 99% reduction in 60 minutes, with 5%(Co3O4-gC3N4)@ZnONPs identified as the most efficient catalyst. Recyclability tests showed only a 6% decrease in activity after 15 cycles. The degradation pathway and by-products of CFX were identified using GC-MS, pointing towards a mechanism largely driven by superoxide radicals. Moreover, these catalysts displayed strong capability in generating H2, with outputs reaching 1407 µmol/hg in the visible light range. This highlights their potential for use in environmental cleanup and energy production. View this paper
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Articles (259)

  • Article
  • Open Access
7 Citations
1,997 Views
22 Pages

Biocomposite Materials Derived from Andropogon halepensis: Eco-Design and Biophysical Evaluation

  • Marcela-Elisabeta Barbinta-Patrascu,
  • Cornelia Nichita,
  • Bogdan Bita and
  • Stefan Antohe

6 March 2024

This research work presents a “green” strategy of weed valorization for developing silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) with promising interesting applications. Two types of AgNPs were phyto-synthesized using an aqueous leaf extract of the weed A...

  • Article
  • Open Access
7 Citations
3,424 Views
24 Pages

Electrical and Electro-Thermal Characteristics of (Carbon Black-Graphite)/LLDPE Composites with PTC Effect

  • Eduard-Marius Lungulescu,
  • Cristina Stancu,
  • Radu Setnescu,
  • Petru V. Notingher and
  • Teodor-Adrian Badea

6 March 2024

Electrical properties and electro-thermal behavior were studied in composites with carbon black (CB) or hybrid filler (CB and graphite) and a matrix of linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE). LLDPE, a (co)polymer with low crystallinity but with high...

  • Review
  • Open Access
25 Citations
10,003 Views
29 Pages

6 March 2024

Nowadays, the sustainable development of the construction industry has become a focus of attention. Crushing and grinding waste seashells originating from the fishery industry, such as oyster shells, cockle shells, mussel shells, and scallop shells,...

  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
2,020 Views
21 Pages

Evaluation of Microstructure and Abrasive Wear-Resistance of Medium Alloy SiMo Ductile Cast Iron

  • Łukasz Dyrlaga,
  • Renata Zapała,
  • Krzysztof Morgiel,
  • Andrzej Studnicki,
  • Andrzej Szczęsny and
  • Dariusz Kopyciński

6 March 2024

Medium-alloy ductile iron with a SiMo ferritic matrix has very good heat resistance. The addition of chromium and aluminum also increases this resistance. This article presents the impact of chromium and aluminum on the structure of SiMo cast iron, e...

  • Article
  • Open Access
12 Citations
3,343 Views
14 Pages

Suitability of Gelatin Methacrylate and Hydroxyapatite Hydrogels for 3D-Bioprinted Bone Tissue

  • Paul Stolarov,
  • Jonathan de Vries,
  • Sean Stapleton,
  • Lauren Morris,
  • Kari Martyniak and
  • Thomas J. Kean

6 March 2024

Background: Complex bone defects are challenging to treat. Autografting is the gold standard for regenerating bone defects; however, its limitations include donor-site morbidity and increased surgical complexity. Advancements in 3D bioprinting (3DBP)...

  • Review
  • Open Access
8 Citations
6,390 Views
15 Pages

Soft Tissue Substitutes in Periodontal and Peri-Implant Soft Tissue Augmentation: A Systematic Review

  • Roberto Rotundo,
  • Gian Luca Pancrazi,
  • Alessia Grassi,
  • Lara Ceresoli,
  • Giovanna Laura Di Domenico and
  • Vanessa Bonafede

6 March 2024

Background: Different extracellular matrix (ECM)-based technologies in periodontal and peri-implant soft tissue augmentation have been proposed in the market. The present review compared the efficacy of soft tissue substitutes (STSs) and autogenous f...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
2,214 Views
12 Pages

Amino-Modified Graphene Oxide from Kish Graphite for Enhancing Corrosion Resistance of Waterborne Epoxy Coatings

  • Shengle Hao,
  • Siming Wan,
  • Shiyu Hou,
  • Bowen Yuan,
  • Chenhui Luan,
  • Ding Nan,
  • Gen Huang,
  • Deping Xu and
  • Zheng-Hong Huang

6 March 2024

Waterborne epoxy (WEP) coatings with enhanced corrosion resistance were prepared using graphene oxide (GO) that was obtained from kish graphite, and amino-functionalized graphene oxide (AGO) was modified by 2-aminomalonamide. The structural character...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
2,260 Views
9 Pages

Influence of Accelerators on Cement Mortars Using Fluid Catalytic Cracking Catalyst Residue (FCC): Enhanced Mechanical Properties at Early Curing Ages

  • Lourdes Soriano,
  • María Victoria Borrachero,
  • Ester Giménez-Carbo,
  • Mauro M. Tashima,
  • José María Monzó and
  • Jordi Payá

6 March 2024

Supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) have been used in the construction industry to mainly reduce the greenhouse gas emissions associated with Portland cement. Of SCMs, the petrochemical industry waste known as fluid catalytic cracking catalys...

  • Article
  • Open Access
4 Citations
2,927 Views
20 Pages

6 March 2024

This article proposes as a novelty the differentiation of shielding-gas flow rates from both sides of the tungsten inert gas (TIG)-welded butt joints of commercially pure (CP) grade 1 titanium tubes. Such an approach is aimed at economically reducing...

  • Communication
  • Open Access
9 Citations
3,261 Views
8 Pages

Controllable Technology for Thermal Expansion Coefficient of Commercial Materials for Solid Oxide Electrolytic Cells

  • Ya Sun,
  • Dun Jin,
  • Xi Zhang,
  • Qing Shao,
  • Chengzhi Guan,
  • Ruizhu Li,
  • Fupeng Cheng,
  • Xiao Lin,
  • Guoping Xiao and
  • Jianqiang Wang

6 March 2024

Solid oxide electrolysis cell (SOEC) industrialization has been developing for many years. Commercial materials such as 8 mol% Y2O3-stabilized zirconia (YSZ), Gd0.1Ce0.9O1.95 (GDC), La0.6Sr0.4Co0.2Fe0.8O3−δ (LSCF), La0.6Sr0.4CoO3−&d...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
2,204 Views
12 Pages

Preparation of CS-LS/AgNPs Composites and Photocatalytic Degradation of Dyes

  • Jiabao Wu,
  • Xinpeng Chen,
  • Aijing Li,
  • Tieling Xing and
  • Guoqiang Chen

6 March 2024

Synthetic dyes are prone to water pollution during use, jeopardizing biodiversity and human health. This study aimed to investigate the adsorption and photocatalytic assist potential of sodium lignosulfonate (LS) in in situ reduced silver nanoparticl...

  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
2,026 Views
16 Pages

Synergistic Effect of Carbon Micro/Nano-Fillers and Surface Patterning on the Superlubric Performance of 3D-Printed Structures

  • Katerina Gkougkousi,
  • Alexandros E. Karantzalis,
  • Pantelis G. Nikolakopoulos and
  • Konstantinos G. Dassios

6 March 2024

Superlubricity, the tribological regime where the coefficient of friction between two sliding surfaces almost vanishes, is currently being investigated as a viable route towards the energy efficiency envisioned by major long-term strategies for a sus...

  • Article
  • Open Access
10 Citations
3,926 Views
17 Pages

Finite Element Analysis and Fatigue Test of INTEGRA Dental Implant System

  • Rafał Zieliński,
  • Sebastian Lipa,
  • Martyna Piechaczek,
  • Jerzy Sowiński,
  • Agata Kołkowska and
  • Wojciech Simka

6 March 2024

The study involved numerical FEA (finite element analysis) of dental implants. Based on this, fatigue tests were conducted according to the PN-EN 14801 standard required for the certification of dental products. Thanks to the research methodology dev...

  • Article
  • Open Access
4 Citations
2,366 Views
14 Pages

6 March 2024

In this study, we conducted the first plasticization of wheat flour (WF) with the addition of choline chloride:urea (1:5 molar ratio) eutectic mixture as a plasticizer and spent coffee grounds (cf) as a filler. Thermoplastic wheat flour (TPWF) films...

  • Article
  • Open Access
12 Citations
3,019 Views
12 Pages

Deformation Behavior of an Extruded 7075 Aluminum Alloy at Elevated Temperatures

  • Tuo Ye,
  • Erli Xia,
  • Sawei Qiu,
  • Jie Liu,
  • Huanyu Yue,
  • Jian Tang and
  • Yuanzhi Wu

6 March 2024

Hot compression tests were conducted to explore the deformation behavior of an extruded 7075 aluminum alloy bar at elevated temperatures. Specimens with 0°, 45°, and 90° angles along the extrusion direction were prepared. The compression...

  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
2,038 Views
14 Pages

6 March 2024

In this study, the combination of freeze-drying and high-temperature thermal reduction methods was employed to in situ prepare reduced graphene oxide (rGO)-Cement based on graphene oxide (GO)-Cement. The electrical conductivity and mechanical propert...

  • Article
  • Open Access
20 Citations
5,966 Views
24 Pages

5 March 2024

Fine-grained soils present engineering challenges. Stabilization with marble powder has shown promise for improving engineering properties. Understanding the temporal evolution of Unconfined Compressive Strength (UCS) and geotechnical properties in s...

  • Article
  • Open Access
4 Citations
1,968 Views
20 Pages

5 March 2024

In the field of aerospace and advanced equipment manufacturing, accurate response analysis has been paid more attention, requiring a more comprehensive study of the variation of mechanical parameters with the service environment. The damping variatio...

  • Article
  • Open Access
4 Citations
2,340 Views
11 Pages

5 March 2024

The inherent properties of TiO2, including a wide band gap and restricted spectral response range, hinder its commercial application and its ability to harness only 2–3% of solar energy. To address these challenges and unlock TiO2’s full...

  • Article
  • Open Access
6 Citations
2,575 Views
16 Pages

The Impact of Marangoni and Buoyancy Convections on Flow and Segregation Patterns during the Solidification of Fe-0.82wt%C Steel

  • Ibrahim Sari,
  • Menghuai Wu,
  • Mahmoud Ahmadein,
  • Sabbah Ataya,
  • Nashmi Alrasheedi and
  • Abdellah Kharicha

5 March 2024

Due to the high computational costs of the Eulerian multiphase model, which solves the conservation equations for each considered phase, a two-phase mixture model is proposed to reduce these costs in the current study. Only one single equation for ea...

  • Article
  • Open Access
8 Citations
2,542 Views
21 Pages

5 March 2024

Achieving the real mechanical performance of construction materials is significantly important for the design and engineering of structures. However, previous researchers have shown that contact friction performs an important role in the results of u...

  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
2,016 Views
20 Pages

5 March 2024

This paper presents the results of laboratory tests for new materials made of a carbon fibre-reinforced polymer (CFRP) composite with a single-sided protective coating. The protective coatings were made of five different powders—Al2O3, aluminiu...

  • Article
  • Open Access
22 Citations
4,057 Views
19 Pages

5 March 2024

This paper focuses on the analysis of the thermal properties of prototype insulation structures produced using SLS and SLA additive technologies. There is a noticeable lack of analysis in the scientific literature regarding the geometry of 3D-printed...

  • Article
  • Open Access
4 Citations
1,817 Views
19 Pages

Comparison of the Field Trapping Ability of MgB2 and Hybrid Disc-Shaped Layouts

  • Michela Fracasso,
  • Roberto Gerbaldo,
  • Gianluca Ghigo,
  • Daniele Torsello,
  • Yiteng Xing,
  • Pierre Bernstein,
  • Jacques Noudem and
  • Laura Gozzelino

5 March 2024

Superconductors have revolutionized magnet technology, surpassing the limitations of traditional coils and permanent magnets. This work experimentally investigates the field-trapping ability of a MgB2 disc at various temperatures and proposes new hyb...

  • Article
  • Open Access
10 Citations
1,724 Views
13 Pages

5 March 2024

To enhance the comprehensive performance of solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs) ferritic stainless steel (FSS) interconnectors, a novel approach involving composite electrodeposition and thermal conversion is proposed to prepare Ni-doped Co-Mn composite s...

  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
2,181 Views
22 Pages

5 March 2024

A new heat source combination, consisting of a uniform body heat source and a tilted double ellipsoidal heat source, has been developed for cold metal transfer (CMT) wire-arc additive manufacturing of Mg-Gd-Y-Zn-Zr alloy. Simulations were conducted t...

  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
1,879 Views
12 Pages

4 March 2024

In this paper, the corrosion environment of a railway coal truck was simulated with 1.0%H2SO4 + 3%NaCl solution. The effect of weld toe Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) remelting on the microstructure and corrosion resistance of welded joints of Q450NQR1 hig...

  • Review
  • Open Access
9 Citations
3,496 Views
52 Pages

An In-Depth Exploration of Unconventional Machining Techniques for INCONEL® Alloys

  • André F. V. Pedroso,
  • Naiara P. V. Sebbe,
  • Francisco J. G. Silva,
  • Raul D. S. G. Campilho,
  • Rita C. M. Sales-Contini,
  • Rui P. Martinho and
  • Rafaela B. Casais

4 March 2024

Build-up-edge (BUE), high-temperature machining and tool wear (TW) are some of the problems associated with difficult-to-machine materials for high-temperature applications, contributing significantly to high-cost manufacturing and poor tool life (TL...

  • Review
  • Open Access
18 Citations
8,037 Views
28 Pages

Photonic Crystal Structures for Photovoltaic Applications

  • Anna Starczewska and
  • Mirosława Kępińska

4 March 2024

Photonic crystals are artificial structures with a spatial periodicity of dielectric permittivity on the wavelength scale. This feature results in a spectral region over which no light can propagate within such a material, known as the photonic band...

  • Article
  • Open Access
6 Citations
2,234 Views
18 Pages

Improving Wear Resistance and Corrosive Resistance of Cemented Carbide for Mud Pulser Rotor by Deep Cryogenic Treatment

  • Weiguo Zhang,
  • Xiaowei Wu,
  • Jun Tian,
  • Xi Huang,
  • Wentao Yu,
  • Wenchao Zhu and
  • Jingwen He

4 March 2024

Cemented carbide used in the rotor of a mud pulser is subjected to the scouring action of solid particles and corrosive mud media for a long time, which causes abrasive wear and electrochemical corrosion. To improve the wear and corrosive resistance...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
1,694 Views
17 Pages

4 March 2024

We developed a soft contact probe capable of making electrical contact with a specimen without causing damage. This probe is now commercially available. However, the contact area with the probe changes according to the pressure applied during electri...

  • Article
  • Open Access
14 Citations
2,384 Views
20 Pages

Effect of the Technological Parameters of Milling on Residual Stress in the Surface Layer of Thin-Walled Plates

  • Magdalena Zawada-Michałowska,
  • Paweł Pieśko,
  • Grażyna Mrówka-Nowotnik,
  • Andrzej Nowotnik and
  • Stanisław Legutko

4 March 2024

The production of thin-walled elements, especially those with large overall dimensions, poses numerous technological and operational problems. One of these problems relates to the machining-induced strain of such elements resulting from residual stre...

  • Article
  • Open Access
11 Citations
2,118 Views
16 Pages

Machine Learning Method to Explore the Correlation between Fly Ash Content and Chloride Resistance

  • Ruiqi Wang,
  • Yupeng Huo,
  • Teng Wang,
  • Peng Hou,
  • Zuo Gong,
  • Guodong Li and
  • Changyan Li

4 March 2024

Chloride ion corrosion has been considered to be one of the main reasons for durability deterioration of reinforced concrete structures in marine or chlorine-containing deicing salt environments. This paper studies the relationship between the amount...

  • Article
  • Open Access
9 Citations
2,982 Views
16 Pages

4 March 2024

In order to improve the impact resistance of sandwich panels under low-velocity impact, the lotus leaf vein is selected as a biological prototype to design a bio-inspired honeycomb (BIH) sandwich panel. ABAQUS is used to establish and effectively ver...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
2,470 Views
11 Pages

Electro-Optical Comb Envelope Engineering Based on Mode Crossing

  • Shuting Kang,
  • Xiaomin Lv,
  • Chen Yang,
  • Rui Ma,
  • Feng Gao,
  • Xuanyi Yu,
  • Fang Bo,
  • Guoquan Zhang and
  • Jingjun Xu

4 March 2024

Resonator-enhanced electro-optical (EO) combs could generate a series of comb lines with high coherence and stability. Recently, EO comb based on thin-film lithium niobate (TFLN) has begun to show great potential thanks to the high second-order nonli...

  • Article
  • Open Access
22 Citations
3,177 Views
17 Pages

4 March 2024

In this study, the effects of Z-0°, Z-67°, Z-90°, I-67°, and S-67° scanning strategies on the surface morphology, microstructure, and corrosion resistance of the specimens in SLM316L were systematically studied. The results show t...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2,599 Views
12 Pages

Reduction-Induced Magnetic Behavior in LaFeO3−δ Thin Films

  • Nathan D. Arndt,
  • Eitan Hershkovitz,
  • Labdhi Shah,
  • Kristoffer Kjærnes,
  • Chao-Yao Yang,
  • Purnima P. Balakrishnan,
  • Mohammed S. Shariff,
  • Shaun Tauro,
  • Daniel B. Gopman and
  • Ryan F. Need
  • + 4 authors

4 March 2024

The effect of oxygen reduction on the magnetic properties of LaFeO3−δ (LFO) thin films was studied to better understand the viability of LFO as a candidate for magnetoionic memory. Differences in the amount of oxygen lost by LFO and its m...

  • Article
  • Open Access
7 Citations
2,581 Views
17 Pages

Process Optimization of SiC-Reinforced Aluminum Matrix Composites Prepared Using Laser Powder Bed Fusion and the Effect of Particle Morphology on Performance

  • Xinghua Ji,
  • Shufeng Li,
  • Huiying Liu,
  • Xin Li,
  • Xin Zhang,
  • Lei Liu,
  • Shaolong Li,
  • Lina Gao,
  • Shaodi Wang and
  • Yuanbao Li
  • + 1 author

4 March 2024

Process parameters and powder spreading quality are important factors for aluminum matrix composites (AMCs) prepared using laser powder bed fusion (LPBF). In this study, a Box–Behnken Design (BBD) was used to optimize the process parameters, an...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1,700 Views
14 Pages

Mechanical Properties of Nano-Crystalline Glass-Carbomer Cements Used in Dentistry

  • Małgorzata Karolus,
  • Adrian Barylski,
  • Magdalena Fryc and
  • Damian Strzelec

4 March 2024

The main aim of this study was to assess the impact of the environment on the mechanical and tribological properties of glass-carbomer cements used in dentistry. The properties of the Glass Cements Polyalkene (GCP) Glass Fill material, belonging to g...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
1,804 Views
26 Pages

4 March 2024

Loaded meshing transmission performance optimization has been an increasingly significant target for the design and manufacturing of aerospace spiral bevel gears with low noise and high strength. An innovative data-driven multi-objective optimization...

  • Article
  • Open Access
4 Citations
2,269 Views
20 Pages

Mechanism of Strength Formation of Unfired Bricks Composed of Aeolian Sand–Loess Composite

  • Deren Liu,
  • Yafang Guo,
  • Yanjie Zhang,
  • Zhechao Zhu,
  • Pengju Xu,
  • Shize Zhang and
  • Yugang Ren

4 March 2024

Aeolian sand and loess are both natural materials with poor engineering-related properties, and no research has been devoted to exploring aeolian sand–loess composite materials. In this study, we used aeolian sand and loess as the main raw mate...

  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
2,211 Views
13 Pages

Preparation of Antimony-Doped Tin Oxide Fly Ash Antistatic Composite and Its Properties in Filling EVA

  • Ying Qiu,
  • Caili Wang,
  • Chunxue Zhao,
  • Guoxin Yao,
  • Zhixue Wang and
  • Runquan Yang

3 March 2024

As a common coal-based solid waste, fly ash is widely used in material filling. However, due to the high resistivity of fly ash itself, the antistatic performance of the filling material is poor. Therefore, antistatic composite powder was prepared by...

  • Article
  • Open Access
12 Citations
3,238 Views
12 Pages

Microstructure and Properties of Hot Pressing Sintered SiC/Y3Al5O12 Composite Ceramics for Dry Gas Seals

  • Chang Zou,
  • Yangxin Ou,
  • Weiliang Zhou,
  • Zhiqiang Li,
  • Pu Zheng and
  • Xingzhong Guo

3 March 2024

Silicon carbide (SiC) ceramics with high bending strength were prepared by hot pressing sintering (HPS) with yttrium aluminum garnet (Y3Al5O12, YAG) as sintering additive, and the effects of YAG content and sintering temperature on the sintering beha...

  • Article
  • Open Access
8 Citations
2,747 Views
13 Pages

3 March 2024

Geopolymers (GPs) are gaining prominence due to their low carbon emissions and sustainable attributes. However, one challenge with GPs, particularly those made with ground granulated blast furnace slag (GGBFS), is their significant shrinkage during t...

  • Article
  • Open Access
4 Citations
1,942 Views
20 Pages

Cyclic Behavior and Stress–Strain Model of Nano-SiO2-Modified Recycled Aggregate Concrete

  • Yingwu Zhou,
  • Wenzhuo Xu,
  • Wenwei Lin,
  • Jiahao Zhuang,
  • Feng Xing and
  • Rui Hu

3 March 2024

Recycled aggregate concrete (RAC) possesses different mechanical properties than ordinary concrete because of inherent faults in recycled aggregates (RAs), such as the old interfacial transition zone (ITZ). However, the application of nano-SiO2 prese...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
2,098 Views
11 Pages

3 March 2024

The evolution of the microstructure and the mechanical properties of a 15-6 martensite precipitated hardened (15-6 PH) stainless steel after thermal treatment and long-term aging at 480 °C were investigated. Compared with 17-4 PH steel, the conte...

  • Article
  • Open Access
14 Citations
4,691 Views
10 Pages

Deciphering Hydrogen Embrittlement Mechanisms in Ti6Al4V Alloy: Role of Solute Hydrogen and Hydride Phase

  • Tien-Dung Nguyen,
  • Chetan Singh,
  • Dong-Hyun Lee,
  • You Sub Kim,
  • Taeho Lee and
  • Soo Yeol Lee

3 March 2024

Ti6Al4V (Ti64) is a versatile material, finding applications in a wide range of industries due to its unique properties. However, hydrogen embrittlement (HE) poses a challenge in hydrogen-rich environments, leading to a notable reduction in strength...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
1,893 Views
30 Pages

Thermo-Hydric Study of Wood-Based Materials under Thermal Comfort Conditions

  • Mohamed Haddouche,
  • Fahed Martini,
  • Mounir Chaouch and
  • Adrian Ilinca

2 March 2024

This paper tackles the issue of moisture variation in wood-based materials, explicitly focusing on melamine-coated particleboard (hereafter referred to as melamine) and medium-density fiberboard (MDF) used in the third phase of wood industry transfor...

  • Article
  • Open Access
20 Citations
2,504 Views
15 Pages

2 March 2024

Growing research activity on layered double hydroxide (LDH)-based materials for novel applications has been increasing; however, promoting LDH layer growth and examining its morphologies without resorting to extreme pressure conditions remains a chal...

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