Materials, Volume 18, Issue 17

To study the effect of strain engineering on the thermoelectric properties of SnSe, we combined first-principles calculation and Boltzmann transport theory to study the effect of −4% to 4% strain on SnSe thermoelectric properties. Compressive s...

Ensuring the long-term electro-mechanical reliability of high-voltage alternating current (HVAC) insulator strings requires a detailed understanding of how multiple environmental and electrical stressors influence the corrosion behavior of hot-dip ga...

As the reserves of these raw materials continue to dwindle, their extraction is becoming increasingly difficult, with shaft depth increasing and sometimes exceeding three kilometres. As shaft depths increase, the costs, as well as the risks of mining...

This study evaluates the application of metal additive manufacturing—specifically the laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) process—for producing aluminium die-casting mould components, comparing 300-grade maraging steel inserts with conventiona...

Micro-pillar compression is a popular experimental technique used for characterizing the mechanical behavior of nano- and micro-laminates. The compressive stress–strain response of the column-shaped thin-film composite can be measured, and the...

Drawing inspiration from the bionic nacre structure, graphene was incorporated into the epoxy solvent-borne adhesive to construct a laminated architecture. At the same time, ferrocene was employed as a catalyst to induce the in situ growth of carbon...

The study investigates the influence of post-weld heat treatment (PWHT) on the microstructure and hardness of hardfacing layers applied to hot forging tools. The research focuses on three tool steels (55NiCrMoV7, X37CrMoV5-1, and a modified X38CrMoV5...

It is known that approximately 8% of atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions originate from cement production. Consequently, there is ongoing rapid research into environmentally friendly and alternative materials that could substitute for cement....

This study investigated materials intended for use in porous bearings, incorporating selected layered materials. Previous research has demonstrated that layered compounds, such as molybdenum disulfide (MoS2), tungsten disulfide (WS2), and hexagonal b...

This study aimed to evaluate mortar performance by substituting part of standard sand with recycled fine aggregates sourced from concrete waste, aiming to assess mechanical properties and durability. Moreover, this study examined the use of crystalli...