2025 November-1 - 247 articles
In recent years, research in the field of the sustainable production of refractory ceramics has become topical. Significant attention has been paid to the use of secondary raw materials for obtaining high-quality materials. The purpose of the current...
Metal-based materials, pivotal for industrialization and technological progress, confront the long-standing issue of high thermal expansion, which limits their application in advanced scenarios. With a century-long research history, negative thermal...
It is known that the addition of SrO heterogeneous nucleation site particles can refine the microstructure of SUS316L stainless steel additively manufactured (AMed) by powder bed fusion (PBF). In this study, this idea was confirmed by directed energy...
The γ ⟶ α′-transformation under implantation of austenitic-ferritic steel CF8 with 57Fe ions to fluences of 1 × 1016, 5 × 1016 and 1 × 1017 ion/cm2, as well as the reverse α′ ⟶ γ&nda...
Compared to pure aluminum powder, aluminum alloy powders exhibit higher strength and hardness, which leads to greater difficulty in plastic deformation during cold compaction, consequently impairing green compact formation and subsequent densificatio...
This paper deals with the consumption of energy during the turning of low-alloyed steel 16MnCr5. The study employs the earlier reported methodology for the decomposition of energy in cutting during turning. The energy for chip formation, as well as t...
The creation of novel, effective materials with specific properties is necessary to advance technology. To do this, objective regularities between the material’s composition, structure, and properties must be found. A comparative analysis of gl...
To optimize the design of silicon carbide (SiC) devices for applications in space and nuclear environments, this work introduces varying degrees of lattice damage into SiC through controlled irradiation conditions, with Raman spectroscopy revealing i...
The presented research delivers a comprehensive evaluation of anticorrosive cathodic electrodeposition (CED) coatings through an integrated performance and process capability analysis—an approach that remains extremely limited in the literature...
Laser powder bed fusion (L-PBF) is an additive manufacturing technique that enables the fabrication of complex geometries through a layer-by-layer approach, overcoming limitations of conventional manufacturing. In this study, multiaxial low-cycle fat...
This study presents evaluation of biochar derived from silkworm cocoons for the adsorption of organic and inorganic contaminants from rainwater. The material was characterised using BET surface area analysis, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and t...
Double gloving of disposable gloves occurs in healthcare when extra protection is required against carcinogens, sensitizers, pathogens and sharps. Triple gloving is much rarer. The resistances of single, double and triple layers of disposable nitrile...
Line heating processes play a significant role in the fabrication of structural steel components, particularly in industries such as shipbuilding, aerospace, and automotive manufacturing, where dimensional accuracy and minimal defects are critical. T...
The aim of this study was the valorization of brewer’s yeast waste as a low-cost, biodegradable filler for polylactide (PLA) and the evaluation of the effect of yeast biomass on the processing, mechanical, thermal properties, and biodegradation...
Prepreg tack is an important process quality parameter for prepregs during laying. Aiming at the current lack of standardized testing for prepreg tack, this paper established a quantitative testing method for prepreg tack—a compression-to-tensi...
This study presents a novel structural framing solution designed to improve seismic energy dissipation and limit displacements, aiming to serve as an effective alternative to traditional precast systems employing pendulum-based isolation. While pendu...
Belgium and the EU-27 face a shortage of suitable supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) capable of supporting high levels of Portland cement substitution. To reduce CO2 emissions from the cement industry, blended cements incorporating low-grade...
Atomic effects determining the adsorption of hydrogen and oxygen atoms on (111), (100), (110), and (211) surfaces of Cu and Pd have been studied using quantum chemical simulations. The deformation of the (111) and (100) surfaces during adatom bonding...
This paper presents results on the preparation of thermoelectric composite materials for flexible and wearable electronics applications. Composite materials in the form of pastes for screen printing or stencil printing were made from a mixture of PED...
This article presents a development and validation of a method to determine the starting time for hardening concrete flooring mechanically floated using the Dry Shake Topping technique. Until now, an informal method based on shoeprint penetration dep...
This paper introduces innovative approaches to the design of railway point machines, with particular emphasis on the implementation of multi-component AlNiCoFe alloys, classified as semi-hard magnetic materials. A comprehensive review of existing mec...
Polymer modification is a widely employed technique for optimizing specific properties of mortars and concretes. This process entails the precise tailoring of the binder phase to the requirements of the given application. The polymer addition exerts...
We have investigated the evolution of CDW states and structural phases in a Cu-deficient Cu1-δTe (δ = 0.016) by employing high-pressure experiments and first-principles calculations. Raman scattering results reveal that the vulcanite stru...
The method and results of evaluating the kinetics of austenite isothermal decomposition in austempered ductile iron (ADI) samples are presented based on the dimensional changes in austenitized and isothermally hardened cast iron samples. Experimental...
Water-induced corrosion and zinc dendrite formation seriously disrupt the Zn plating/stripping process at the anode/electrolyte interface, which results in the instability of the Zn metal anode in aqueous zinc-ion batteries. To address the issues of...
We suggest a novel strategy in the theory of elastic plane composites. The macroscopic properties are quantified, and an analytical–numerical algorithm to derive expressions for the effective constants is designed. The effective elastic constan...
The study of the viscoelastic properties of surfactants in Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) has gained significant attention due to the role of interface elasticity in improving oil recovery. Interfacial rheology has been demonstrated to be a valuable too...
Adhesively bonded joints between galvanized steel and carbon fiber-reinforced polymers (CFRPs) are critical in modern lightweight structures, but their performance is often limited by failure at the zinc–adhesive interface. This study presents...
Hypoeutectic Al-Si-Mg alloys are among the most widely used casting materials in the automotive and aerospace industries due to their low density, high strength-to-weight ratio, corrosion resistance, and good castability. A critical challenge during...
This study investigates the influence of laser processing parameters on the surface roughness and color formation of AISI 304 stainless steel. Experiments were conducted to explore how raster step, scanning speed, frequency, linear energy density, an...
Fine-grained Nb metal sheets were successively laser macro- and micro-polished for a potential use of the so-prepared materials in superconducting radiofrequency cavities in particle accelerators. The laser-treated Nb surfaces were investigated by a...
Concrete structures in western China often endure severe freeze–thaw cycles under sustained loading. However, the combined effects of desert sand admixtures and long-term stress on freeze–thaw durability are insufficiently investigated. T...
This study investigated the microstructure and corrosion behavior of 30MnB5 hot-stamped steel after applying a zinc coating using the cold-spraying method followed by heat treatment (HT). Al-10 wt%Si coating is essential for improving the high-temper...
Sulfonated carbon catalysts, as a type of solid protonic acid, have been widely recommended for various applications. However, syntheses of them typically require strict conditions, posing challenges in efficiency and environmental impact. Herein, we...
The recovery of timber residues from abandoned underground coal mines presents a unique opportunity to expand the raw material base for wood-based composites, aligning with the principles of cascade utilization. Large amounts of structural wood, embe...
A multiphysics-coupled 2–2 cement-based magnetoelectric composite model is established in COMSOL 6.2. This model is used to not only systematically investigate the magnetoelectric-coupling behavior, but also quantify the effects of the magnetic...
The recycling of NdFeB magnets is essential to reduce reliance on critical rare earth elements and mitigate the environmental burden of virgin magnet production. Hydrogen Processing of Magnetic Scrap (HPMS) offers an efficient method to extract magne...
Load spectrum enhancement is a pivotal accelerated fatigue testing methodology employed to substantially reduce test duration and associated costs. This technique operates by strategically elevating load amplitudes while ensuring the preservation of...
Winery wastewater, characterized by high organic load, fluctuating pH, and seasonal variability, presents a major environmental challenge for sustainable water management in viticulture regions. Recent advances in bio-based polymer composites, partic...
The advancement of overall water-splitting technologies relies on the development of earth-abundant electrocatalysts that efficiently produce H2 as a chemical fuel while offering high catalytic efficiency, structural robustness, and low-cost synthesi...
In this paper, the microstructure, mechanical properties, and strengthening mechanisms of hot-extruded Mg-xGd-4Y-1Sm-0.5Zr (x = 4, 7, 10, wt.%) alloys were studied. The results show that the hot extruded alloys exhibit bimodal grain structures, and w...
To investigate the long-term water stability of graphene-modified permeable asphalt mixtures, in this study, we analysed the effects of single factors and multi-factor coupling. The single-factor water stability was investigated through the free thaw...
A versatile voltammetric procedure for quantitative determination of Pb(II) directly in environmental water samples has been proposed. Differential pulse technique in the variant of anodic stripping voltammetry was applied to study Pb(II) at a solid...
High-Performance Fibre-Reinforced Concrete (HPFRC) is an advanced composite material known for its exceptional energy absorption and dissipation capabilities. To improve its ballistic resistance, HPFRC samples were prepared using 1.5% steel fibre con...
The article presents an analysis of the outcomes for AA2519 aluminum alloy exposed to variable loads. The variable loads were implemented with a strain control program consisting of incremental steps and increasing/decreasing multiple steps. Tests we...
Traditional Fe-based materials are limited for Cr(VI) remediation due to low reactivity, oxidation, and aggregation. Although chitosan coatings improve stability, they hinder efficient liquid-solid separation. To overcome this, a novel phosphorus-mod...
Beyond mechanical performance and aesthetics, the susceptibility of 3D-printed resins to microbial colonization and biofilm formation represent an important factor influencing dentures’ longevity. Therefore, this study evaluated Candida albican...
Topological insulators and semimetals are necessary to realize quantum computing and spintronics. We use first-principles calculations to investigate the atomic structure, electronic band structure, and Z
This study systematically benchmarks the performance of four single soft magnetic powders—water-atomized Fe–Si–Cr (FeSiCr), silica-coated reduced iron powder (RIP), silica-coated carbonyl iron powder (CIP), and phosphate-coated CIP...
Conformal electronics are distinguished by their unique characteristics, such as the integration of structure and function and their conformability with complex geometries. These features unlock a broad spectrum of applications, including structural...
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