Materials, Volume 18, Issue 10

Addressing the removal of hazardous phenolic pollutants from water, this study introduces an eco-friendly adsorbent composed of waste-derived hydrochar immobilized in alginate beads (Alg/HC). The physicochemical properties of the Alg/HC beads were ch...

Natural zeolites are highly effective adsorbents that can remove various metal cations which would otherwise contaminate the environment. However, different metal cations (Cu, Zn, and Ag) within their lattice or quaternary long-chain surfactant catio...

The development of bioactive coatings for metallic implants is essential to enhance osseointegration and improve implant longevity. In this study, composite thin films based on bioactive glass and melittin were synthesized using the matrix-assisted p...

Solar interface evaporation is a promising technology for sustainable freshwater acquisition. Regulating the hydrophilicity/hydrophobicity of the evaporator can optimize the water transport, heat transfer, and evaporation enthalpy during the evaporat...

The significant phase transformation hysteresis in TiNi alloys limits their performance. To address this, copper (Cu) was added as an alloying element to reduce hysteresis. This study synthesized three compositions of Ti₅₀Ni_50−xCu_x (x = 0, 5, 7...

Metamaterials, owing to their exceptional properties such as a negative Poisson’s ratio, phonon band gap, and energy absorption, have garnered significant interest in aerospace, automotive transportation, and other domains. The increasing demand for...

This review article provides a comprehensive analysis of the photonic sintering conditions necessary to process non-oxide ceramics, to obtain similar material properties when compared with those of thermally annealed ones, for various applications in...

Enhancing the utilization rate of waste glass in concrete is crucial for achieving solid waste reduction and low carbon emissions in the construction industry. This study employs the method of simultaneously replacing fine aggregate and cementitious...

A new brazing process for thin-walled stainless steel was proposed by combining green and efficient Ni-Cr-P electrodeposition with brazing technology. Novel information was attained by analyzing the electrodeposited Ni-Cr-P interlayers and the brazed...

The development of highly effective natural-based adsorbents to face the increasing rates of CO₂ production and their delivery to the atmosphere are a big concern nowadays. For such purposes, synthetic and natural zeolites were modified via an ion ex...

This study investigates the degradation of aircraft paint and its impact on aerodynamic performance, using the PZL M-20 “Mewa” aircraft as a case study. Paint samples were collected from both damaged and intact areas of the airframe and a...

To address the graphitization of diamond induced by high temperatures during laser cladding of diamond-reinforced composites, this study proposes a laser cladding method utilizing Inconel 718 (IN718) nickel-based alloy as a transition layer which has...

In this study, nitrogen-doped TiO₂ heterojunction materials were successfully synthesized via a facile one-step solvothermal approach. A range of advanced characterization techniques were employed to thoroughly analyze the structural and compositiona...

The challenge of thermally upgrading traditional stone masonry buildings is addressed through the analysis of a representative example typical of regional rural architecture in central Poland, constructed using soft silica limestone and clay mortar....

To meet the stringent demands of next-generation flexible optoelectronic devices, a novel fabrication approach is employed that integrates the spray-coating of copper nanowires (Cu NWs) with the magnetron sputtering of SrTiO₃ thin films, thereby yiel...

Hard carbon (HC) anodes for sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) face challenges such as sluggish Na⁺ diffusion kinetics and structural instability. Herein, we propose a synergistic nitrogen-doping and defect-engineering strategy to unlock ultrahigh-rat...

Investigating valley-related physics in rare intrinsic ferromagnetic materials with high-temperature stability and viable synthesis methods is of vital importance for advancing fundamental physics and information technology. Through first-principles...

BiFeO₃ is a fascinating material with a rhombohedral crystal structure (R3c) at room temperature. This unique structure makes it suitable for use in solar cells, as the interaction of light with the polarized octahedral enhances electron movement. Ev...

This study presents an extension of the Smooth-Edged Material Distribution Optimisation Technique (SEMDOT) to multiscale topology optimisation (MSTO). While the SEMDOT has shown promise in producing smooth and fabrication-friendly structures in vario...

Filled joints are widely found in natural rock masses and are one of the main factors causing rock mass engineering instability. The use of bolts can effectively control the shear slip of filled joints, research on bolts filled joints in the filling...

Motors, as the core carriers of pollution-free power, realize efficient electric energy conversion in clean energy systems such as electric vehicles and wind power generation, and are widely used in industrial automation, smart home appliances, and r...

This study investigates the current-carrying tribological properties and wear mechanisms of copper–graphite composites under varying contact loads. Two copper–graphite composites with different graphite content were prepared using the pre...

This paper concerns the assessment of the lunar regolith ability to consolidate in the presence of liquid water and develop and sustain cohesion after drying. This type of cohesion originates from interparticle adhesion and can be potentially improve...

S-shaped dinaphtho[2,1-b:2′,1′-f]thieno[3,2-b]thiophene (S-DNTT) molecules have shown promise for applications in organic electronic devices, though their molecular characteristics are not fully understood yet. In this study, we first revealed the ma...

A ternary geopolymer mortar (TGM) was synthesized using steel slag (SS), granulated blast furnace slag (GGBS), and fly ash (FA) as raw materials. The effect of the SS content (0–60%) and the GGBS/FA mass ratio (5:1 to 1:5) on the TGM’s se...

This paper presents a method of numerical simulation, using the finite element method for the brush wear process during the deburring of the edge of the workpiece. The work was carried out in the Ansys Workbench environment in the Ansys Mechanical mo...

Different temperatures and continuous loads have significant effects on the long-term performance of asphalt concrete facings. The effects of temperature and stress on creep strain and creep rate were analyzed by designing a bending creep test of imp...

Electron backscatter diffraction and scanning electron microscopy were performed herein to in situ investigate the influence of texture on the anisotropic deformation mechanism of TC11 forged components. The in situ tensile specimen was cut from the...

With the rapid development of electrical energy storage technologies, traditional battery systems are limited in practical applications by insufficient energy density and short cycle life. This review provides a comprehensive and critical summary of...

The seepage diffusion of cement grouting materials into a sandy medium is influenced by the skeleton’s adsorption and the pore channels’ tortuosity, resulting in heterogeneous retention of cement particles during migration. This study est...

This study investigates the interfacial reactions of FeCoNiCr and FeCoNiMn medium-entropy alloys (MEAs) with Sn and Sn-3Ag-0.5Cu (SAC305) solders at 250 °C. The evolution of interfacial microstructures is analyzed over various aging periods. For comp...

Lightweight, high-temperature thermal insulation materials play a critical role in aerospace applications, where extreme temperature conditions necessitate lightweight, high-performance solutions. This paper explores advancements in lightweight, high...

The production and utilization of conventional plastics have raised concerns regarding plastic waste management and environmental safety. In response, the emergence of biodegradable bioplastics presents a possible solution for sustainability. On the...

The field of tissue engineering increasingly demands accurate predictive models to optimize the 3D printing process of bio-scaffolds. This study presents a unified numerical model that predicts extrusion velocity and strut diameter based on printing...

Treating bauxite residue as an alternative source of metals for iron and aluminum industry is an approach to promote circular economy in metal industries. Reduction of metal oxides with a H₂-based process is an important step for the decarbonization...

This study investigates the flexural performance of desert sand concrete-filled steel tube (DS-CFST) members through experimental validation and finite element modeling (FEM). An extensive database of square and circular CFST specimens subjected to p...

Lateritic clay is widely distributed in southern China, and its strength is greatly affected by water content. The elevated moisture content in lateritic clay during monsoon periods frequently results in insufficient shear strength for standard engin...

In this study, the structure of the synthesized Zn(II) complex with homovanillic acid (HVA) was investigated using the FT-IR, UV/Vis, and NMR spectroscopic methods, as well as elemental and thermal (TG, DTG, and DSC) analysis. The stoichiometric mola...

This work presents a system developed to determine changes in the impedance of an eddy current probe placed above a conductive disc containing two layers of different diameters. In the first step, an analytical model was derived with an employment of...

Engineered cementitious composites (ECCs) exhibit superior mechanical properties (MPs) and excellent crack control capabilities, making them widely used in practical engineering applications. However, the MPs of ECCs in frozen states (FSs), particula...

With the depletion of solid lithium ore, extracting lithium from salt lake brine has become a critical focus for future endeavors. A four-step method was used to synthesize high-purity H_1.6Mn_1.6O₄ for extracting Li⁺. Porous cubic Mn₂O₃ was hydrotherm...

Non-stoichiometric skinnerite Cu_3+mSbS₃ (−0.04 ≤ m ≤ 0.04) was synthesized via mechanical alloying and hot pressing. A phase analysis, microstructural characterization, and thermoelectric property evaluation were conducted to investigate...

This study developed a new way of designing choline chloride-modified MOF-based materials with advanced gas adsorption properties. To design better carbon capture materials, MIL-101 (Cr) was prepared using the hydrothermal method, and then was modifi...

This study investigates the structural behavior of reinforced concrete slabs and culverts using newly developed tubular rebars as a replacement for conventional deformed rebars. Tubular rebars, which are approximately 50% lighter and exhibit twice th...

The seaming of geomembranes (GMBs) is a critical aspect of their successful functioning as barriers to liquid, with bonding and welding being the commonly employed methods. Due to the limitations of conventional welding methods at the connection poin...

This article demonstrates the concept proof to manufacture parts of MgB₂ by Laser Powder Bed Fusion (L-PBF) coupled to Spark Plasma Sintering (SPS) by an optimization of the L-PBF and SPS conditions to limit the phase degradation and complete the sin...

This study focuses on cold deformation and age effects on the microhardness and electric conductivity of the Cu-4Ti (wt.%) alloys. The samples were solution treated at 900 °C, quenched in water, and aged at 450–600 °C for 1–120 mi...

This paper presents the results of an analysis of the mechanical properties of the S420M steel samples collected both perpendicular and parallel to the rolling direction. The scope of the analysis included the following: a static tensile test, a hard...

This research focuses on Fe-18Mn-10Al-1C-5Ni lightweight steel and deeply explores the influences of three different cooling methods, namely, water quenching (WQ), air cooling (AQ), and furnace cooling (FQ), on the precipitation behavior of the B2 ph...

It is challenging for mortar to simultaneously enhance the transmission property of water vapor while maintaining excellent waterproofness and impermeability. However, in some applications, both are necessary. Therefore, three different kinds of modi...