Materials, Volume 18, Issue 15

The article presents research on concrete creep in bridge structures, focusing on the influence of concrete mix composition and the use of advanced rheological models with fractional-order derivatives. Laboratory tests were performed on nine mixes va...

This study addresses the challenge of drilling film-cooling holes in the turbine blades of aircraft engines. Titanium alloy TC4 was selected as the experimental material. The laser-drilling process was simulated with ANSYS to determine optimal parame...

The development of bioactive materials in endodontics has advanced tissue regeneration by enhancing the biological responses of periradicular tissues. Recently, calcium silicate-based sealers have gained attention for their superior biological proper...

The growing demand for innovation and the use of diverse materials in cementitious composites necessitate predictive models that account for material variability. Numerical, code-based, and machine learning (ML) models have been developed to predict...

This study investigates the evolution of strain-induced martensite (SIM) and its effect on magnetic Barkhausen noise (MBN) in AISI 321 austenitic stainless steel subjected to uniaxial tensile testing. Using X-ray diffraction and the Barkhausen noise...

The literature clearly indicates that both academia and industry are strongly committed to developing comprehensive processes for spent Li-ion battery (LIB) recycling. In this regard, the current study presents an original contribution by providing a...

The resource utilization of construction waste and industrial solid waste is a crucial aspect in promoting global urbanization and sustainable development. This study focuses on the preparation of mine backfill materials using construction waste in c...

This study presents a method to more reasonably control the quality performance of activated rubber asphalt by microwave activation. Different activated rubber asphalt preparation process parameters (reaction temperature, stirring rate, and reaction...

Several variables influence the performance of hot asphalt mixtures including reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP). Among these, the virgin bitumen’s origin, the mix production temperature and the time the mix is kept at a high temperature between...

The objective of this study was to investigate the influence of the lignocellulose filler originating in wood and non-wood raw materials, alone or together with collagen hydrolysate, on the properties and biodegradation ability of natural rubber late...

Accurate determination of the quantum yield (${\mathrm{\Phi }}_f$) in scattering media is essential for numerous scientific and industrial applications, but it remains challenging due to re-absorption and scattering-induced biases. In this study, we present a GPU-...

Surface functionalization is key for tuning the electronic and magnetic properties essential in spintronics, yet its impact on chromium-based MXenes (Cr₃C₂T₂) is not fully understood. Using spin-polarized DFT+U, this study investigates how O, F, and...

Freeze–thaw damage is one of the most important factors affecting the durability of concrete in cold regions, and how to quantitatively characterize the effect of freeze–thaw cycles on the degree of damage of concrete is a widely concerni...

Flexible sensors have emerged as essential components in next-generation technologies such as wearable electronics, smart healthcare, soft robotics, and human–machine interfaces, owing to their outstanding mechanical flexibility and multifuncti...

Hydraulic asphalt concrete (HAC) is susceptible to performance deterioration under long-term water immersion. This study conducted compressive, tensile, and bending tests on HAC under various immersion times (0–96 h), established a multidimensi...

The increasing demand for critical raw materials such as copper and cobalt highlights the need for efficient beneficiation of low-grade ores. This study investigates a copper–cobalt sulfide ore (0.99% Cu, 0.028% Co) using froth flotation to pro...

To ensure the sustainability of alloy-based strategies, both compositional design and processing routes must be simplified. Metal additive manufacturing (AM), with its exceptionally rapid, non-equilibrium solidification, offers a unique platform to p...

Copper alloys are critical heat sink materials for fusion reactor divertors due to their high thermal conductivity (TC) and strength, yet their performance under extreme particle bombardment and heat fluxes in future tokamaks requires enhancement. Wh...

To address the central cracking problem in continuous casting slabs of 38CrMoAl steel, high-temperature tensile tests were performed using a Gleeble-3800 thermal simulator to characterize the hot ductility of the steel within the temperature range of...

The microstructure, phase composition, and high-temperature oxidation resistance of Fe-free AlCoCrNiNb_0.2 and AlCoCr_0.5NiNb_0.2 high-entropy alloys (HEAs) were investigated. In the as-cast HEAs, niobium was found to mainly release as a Laves phase in...

In the casting and rolling production process, surface longitudinal cracks are a typical casting defect. Tracing the causes of longitudinal cracks online and controlling the key parameters leading to their formation in a timely manner can enhance the...

Millisecond lasers, with their high processing efficiency and large power, are widely used in manufacturing fields such as aerospace. This study aims to investigate the effects of different processing parameters on the micro-hole processing of 316 he...

This study evaluates the rheological behavior and mechanical performance of Ultra-High-Performance Fiber-Reinforced Concrete (UHPFRC) mixes with varying superplasticizer dosages, aiming to optimize their use in pavement rehabilitation overlays on slo...

The construction industry is responsible for 39% of global CO₂ emissions related to energy use, with cement responsible for 5–8% of it. Limestone calcined clay cement (LC³), a ternary blended binder system, offers a low-carbon alternative by pa...

In the medical field, magnesium (Mg) alloys have been widely used due to their excellent antibacterial properties and biodegradability. However, in the marine environment, the antibacterial effect may be greatly attenuated, and consequently, microorg...

To study the effect of aggregate type on the adhesion between asphalt and aggregate, limestone, basalt, diabase, and 70# asphalt with SBS asphalt were selected. The mineral phase composition of the aggregates was analyzed by X-ray diffraction. The su...

In this work, lightweight aggregates (LWAs) were prepared from an Italian red clay, pumice scraps, and spent coffee grounds. Chemical and physical characterization was first performed on the raw materials and then on the finished products. By studyin...

The eruption of the Cumbre Vieja volcano on 19 September 2021 resulted in the deposition of over 20 million cubic meters of tephra, posing significant environmental and logistical challenges in the affected areas. This study aimed to explore the valo...

Optical coordinate measurement is a universal technique that aligns with the rapid development of industrial technologies and new materials. Nevertheless, can this technique be consistently effective when applied to the precise measurement of all typ...

Short fiber-reinforced polymer (SFRP) has been extensively applied in structural engineering due to its exceptional specific strength and superior mechanical properties. Its mechanical behavior under medium strain rate conditions has become a key foc...

The interface between high-performance thermoelectric materials and electrodes critically governs the conversion efficiency and long-term reliability of thermoelectric generators under high-temperature operation. Here, we propose Al_xCoCrFeNi high-ent...

Bi₆Fe₂Ti₃O₁₈ (BFTO) ceramics were synthesized via a solid-state reaction route using stoichiometric amounts of Bi₂O₃, TiO₂, and Fe₂O₃ powders. A thermal analysis of the powder mixture was conducted to optimize the heat treatment parameters. Energy-di...

In high energy density physics, the demand for precise detection of nanosecond-level fast physical processes is high. Ga:ZnO (GZO), GaN, and other fast scintillators are widely used in pulsed signal detection. However, many of them, especially wide-b...

This study proposed a mechanochemical activation strategy using ethanol-diisopropanolamine (EDIPA) to improve the grindability and hydration reactivity of basic oxygen furnace slag (BOFS), aiming for its large-scale industrial utilization. The incorp...

The phase equilibria of the Si-C-Cu ternary system at 700 °C and 810 °C were experimentally investigated for the first time. Fifteen key alloys were prepared via powder metallurgy and analyzed using X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron...

This study investigates the wear performance of 20CrMnTi steel, a commonly used material for spiral bevel gears, after heat treatment, with a focus on the microstructural evolution and wear behavior in both the surface and gradient direction of the c...

For the first time, comprehensive investigations into the tensile load-bearing behavior and crack formation of reinforced concrete based on ultrasound are presented. Uniaxial tensile tests are performed on reinforced concrete tension members equipped...

Recent evidence suggests that nano-TiO₂ particles improve antimicrobial and physical properties when incorporated into dental prosthetic materials. However, there exists a paucity of information regarding their impact on material properties when the...

To accurately assess the effect of different plate thicknesses on the residual stress field of laser shock peened GH3039 superalloy, residual stress measurements were performed on GH3039 alloy plates with thicknesses of 2 mm and 5 mm after laser shoc...

Ferronickel slag and ground granulated blast-furnace slag (GGBFS) are solid waste by-products from the metallurgical industry. When incorporated into concrete, they help promote resource utilization, reduce hydration heat, and lower both solid waste...

This study synthesized FeNiCuAlX high-entropy alloys (HEAs) (where X = Cr, Co, Mn) using arc melting and investigated their high-temperature oxidation behavior in air at 900 °C. The oxidation kinetics of all alloys followed a parabolic rate, with...

Direct copper-plated ceramic (DPC) substrates have emerged as a favored solution for power device packaging due to their unique technical advantages. AuSn, characterized by its high hermeticity and environmental adaptability, represents the optimal s...

The growing need to improve the management of end-of-life vehicle (ELV) waste and mitigate its environmental impact is a global concern. One promising approach to enhancing the recyclability of these vehicles is leveraging synergies between the autom...

In this work, the microstructure and mechanical properties of the FeAlCrNiV complex concentrated alloy (CCA) were studied in the as-cast and annealed states. The material was annealed at 800 °C for 16 days to test microstructure stability and phase e...

This study aimed to develop an innovative resin composite with anti-biofouling properties, tailored to prosthesis fabrication in dentistry using a digital light processing (DLP) 3D-printing technique. The resin composite was formulated using a blend...

HgCdSe has recently been proposed as a potential alternative material to HgCdTe for fabricating high-performance infrared detectors. This work presents a study on the growth of high-crystalline-quality HgCdSe materials on GaSb (211)B substrates via m...

Although cemented carbides have been manufactured by the powder metallurgy (P/M) technology for over a century now, systematic developmental efforts are still underway. In the present study, tool life improvements in metal grooving applications are t...

While acetic acid has proven effective as a mild acidic treatment for removing adhered mortar from recycled concrete aggregate (RCA) surfaces, its potential for dissolving damage to the surface of the original natural coarse aggregate (NCA) within th...

Mixing enthalpy (ΔH_mix), mixing entropy (ΔS_mix), atomic-size difference (δ), and valence electron concentration (VEC) are the indicators determining the phase structures of multi-principal element alloys. Exploring the relationships...

Under normal conditions, the novel zinc blende beryllium oxide (zb BeO) exhibits in a metastable crystalline phase, which is less stable than its wurtzite counterpart. Ultrathin zb BeO epifilms have recently gained significant interest to create a wi...