Materials, Volume 18, Issue 22

In this study, surface alloying technology based on Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) was used to synthesize in situ NiTiTa coatings on a NiTi substrate using commercially pure Ta foils. The influence of different Ta contents (0.91, 1.42, and 2.91 at.%...

The risk of environmental accumulation of aluminum ash and red mud is increasing, emphasizing the demand for high-value utilization. In this study, the conversion of aluminum ash and red mud into porous refractory materials with good thermal insulati...

In this work, Sm³⁺-activated lead phosphate glass has been studied using spectroscopic methods. Based on absorption spectrum measurements, the oscillator strengths for Sm³⁺ ions were determined and compared to those calculated from the Judd–Ofe...

The deterioration of high-penetration asphalt pavements due to oxidative aging presents a significant challenge in highway maintenance. This study investigates the rejuvenation effect of three bio-oils, namely palm oil, soybean oil, and sunflower oil...

This study investigates the mechanical behavior of glass bead specimens with different surface roughness under triaxial testing using the Discrete Element Method (DEM). The microscopic parameters for the DEM simulation were calibrated by referencing...

This study analyzes the influence of material extrusion (MEX) 3D printing and ironing parameters on parts made of polylactic acid (PLA), such as top surface roughness and flatness. Surface ironing is one of the post-processing methods. It is an inter...

From information technology, life, and healthcare to the energy revolution and sustainable development, a series of major technological breakthroughs depend on the substantial improvement of material properties [...]

As the lightest structural materials among practical metals, magnesium (Mg) alloys have broad application prospects in various fields, including automobiles, electronics, communications, aerospace and biomaterials. However, the main problem currently...

Lock-in thermography is a widely used nondestructive testing technique for detecting subsurface defects in solid materials. In this study, one-dimensional analytical modeling and three-dimensional finite element simulations were combined to elucidate...

Gold–silver nanoshells (GS-NSs) are hollow spherical nanoparticles with an alloyed Ag-Au shell. GS-NSs exhibit a tunable localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) in the visible to near-IR wavelengths as a function of composition and shell thi...

The broader adoption of crumb rubber asphalt mixtures (CRAM) as sustainable pavement materials is currently limited by two key technical barriers. Firstly, there is a lack of standardized methods to evaluate mixing uniformity. Secondly, the material&...

This study systematically investigated the effects of solution temperature (460–560 °C) on the microstructure, mechanical properties, and corrosion behavior of AlSi37Cu0.7Mg0.9Ni0.2 alloy rods prepared by rapid solidification and hot-extrus...

This study investigates the effects of chromium (0.4~1.2) Cr content and temperature (35–80 °C) on the corrosion behavior and mechanisms of steels in a water-saturated supercritical CO₂ (S-CO₂) environment, aiming to provide theoretical fou...

This work reports the design, fabrication, and validation of a modular ergonomic saddle for rehabilitation cycling, developed through a combined additive manufacturing approach. The saddle consists of a metallic support produced by Laser Powder Bed F...

This study investigates the influence of Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) parameters on the properties of polyamide (PA, Nylon™) parts, which are valued for their excellent mechanical properties in additive manufacturing. The parameters examine...

This study explores an integrated strategy combining gypsum activation and pressurized flue gas heat curing (FHC) to enhance the interfacial transition zone (ITZ) in concrete incorporating over 80% circulating fluidized bed fly ash (CFBFA)-based arti...

Two series of glasses with compositions (90 − x)TeO₂-xV₂O₅-10Bi₂O₃ and (80 − x)TeO₂-xV₂O₅-20Bi₂O₃, where x = 20, 30, 40 mol %, were synthesized. Glasses were obtained by the melt-quenching technique. The molar volume (33.48–48.37 cm...

Half-cell potential (HCP) measurement is widely applied as a non-destructive technique for assessing corrosion probability, yet its diagnostic capacity remains limited to probabilistic interpretations rather than quantifying the extent of steel mass...

Metals with a hexagonal close-packed (HCP) structure such as magnesium, titanium and zirconium constitute key structural materials in the aerospace, automotive, biomedical and nuclear energy industries. Their welding and regeneration by conventional...

Research reactors are generally built from aluminum alloys during the last century. Most of the operation times of them already exceed the design lifetime. The original mechanical properties change during service. The radiation embrittlement affects...

This work investigates the laser-based solid-phase crystallization of wet-chemically deposited BZY (yttrium doped barium zirconate) thin films on metallic substrates. For this purpose, amorphous BZY thin films are deposited on nickel-based alloy subs...

In order to improve the recognition accuracy and model interpretability of metal fracture scanning electron microscope (SEM) images, this research presents an improved dual-branch model (IDBM) based on multi-scale feature fusion. This model employs V...

Negative Poisson’s ratio structural materials have unique deformation characteristics and excellent mechanical properties, and are widely used in multiple key fields, such as aerospace, nuclear safety, rail transit, and so on. However, most of...

The advancement of aerospace, marine engineering, and advanced energy systems hinges on material performance under extreme service conditions (intense thermal exposure, severe corrosion, high mechanical stress) [...]

Cross-laminated timber (CLT) panels, composed of orthogonally bonded layers, are often used in civil engineering and tall constructions owing to their sustainability, prefabrication advantages and favourable mechanical performance. However, their mul...

Enhancing the mechanical strength of transparent glass-ceramics (TGCs) without compromising their optical performance remains a key challenge for advanced optical and photonic materials. Among aluminosilicate systems, ZnO–MgO–Al₂O₃–...

Denitrification catalysts are essential for reducing NO_x emissions from combustion and protecting air quality. This study introduces and validates an Oxygen Vacancy Index (OVI) that quantifies redox-active vacancies and guides defect engineering in f...

It is crucial to control and comprehend the interaction between elemental adsorbates and two-dimensional materials to drive future generations of electronic, sensing, and energy applications. One such material, particularly interesting from the persp...

Peri-implantitis (PI) is characterized by inflammatory tissue destruction and alveolar bone loss surrounding dental implants, posing clinical challenges. To promote bone regeneration, clinicians often use resorbable or non-resorbable membranes in com...

To overcome the corrosion issues of conventional steel reinforcement and the brittleness of fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) materials, steel-FRP composite bars (SFCBs) offer an innovative solution by combining the ductility of steel with the high stre...

To address the inaccuracy of the traditional Mori-Tanaka method in predicting the Young’s modulus of graphene composites—caused by the mismatch between the assumed reinforcement shape (e.g., ellipsoidal) and the actual morphology of graph...

We present analytical investigations of evolution of localized disturbances during their propagation in an infinite monoatomic nonlinear one-dimensional lattice, specifically the $\alpha$-Fermi-Pasta-Ulam (FPU) chain. We focus on two key disturbance c...

The increasing generation of construction and demolition waste (CDW) and the overexploitation of natural aggregates (NA) have necessitated sustainable solutions for recycled aggregate concrete (RAC). This study proposes an innovative inorganic–...

In this work, we developed and characterized a hydroxyapatite (HA) ceramic coating derived from Ucides cordatus crab-shell waste and applied it onto Ti–Al–V titanium substrates for biomedical use. Substrate analysis confirmed an α +...

The sustainable use of recycled aggregate concrete (RAC) is a critical pathway toward resource-efficient and environmentally responsible construction. However, the mechanical performance of RAC—particularly its elastic modulus—exhibits pr...

The migration of the long-lived isotope technetium-99 (half-life 2.1 × 10⁵ years) presents a significant challenge for the deep geological disposal of radioactive waste. This study investigates the immobilization of technetium by carbon steel c...

The objective of the study was to determine the minimum thickness of a thin wall for milling at a maximized axial depth of cut, considering the effect of cutting speed on residual stress and post-machining distortion. Test samples were made of alumin...

This study examines the carbonation and mechanical behavior of cement mortar incorporating artificial interior stone (AIS) sludge and recycled mask fibers (RMFs). Sludge, derived from AIS waste, replaced 30 wt.% of fine aggregate, while RMF from poly...

This review article summarizes the most widely used and effective technologies for producing protective and functional bilayer coatings. Particular attention is given to methods such as electroplating and electroless metallization, chemical vapor dep...

The practical application of vanadium-based cathode materials in aqueous zinc-ion batteries (AZIBs) is severely hindered by vanadium dissolution, low electronic conductivity, and sluggish reaction kinetics in aqueous electrolytes. In this work, a thr...

Increased needs arising from efficient utilization of renewable energy sources and the emerging use of portable electronic devices have introduced new requirements and challenges, such as fast charging and discharging, high-speed energy delivery, lon...

This study introduces a novel dual-model deep learning framework based on Bidirectional Gated Recurrent Units (Bi-GRUs) with the Attention Mechanism to predict intermediate-pressure (IP) turbine casing temperatures in a 370 MW coal-fired power plant...

Phosphorus (P) scarcity and pollution demand sustainable recovery strategies. This study engineered a functional straw biochar (F-SBC) from corn straw through synergistic KOH activation and MgCl₂ modification for efficient P recovery and slow release...

This systematic review aimed to evaluate the effect of laser surface treatment on the bond strength of adhesive restorative materials to primary teeth. A comprehensive literature search was conducted in PubMed, Scopus, Embase, Web of Science and Worl...

The valorization of biomass waste represents an important direction in green chemistry. This study successfully prepared blue fluorescent carbon dots (BP-CDs) from waste banana peels via a one-step hydrothermal method, establishing a dual-functional...

Vertical-cavity surface-emitting lasers (VCSELs) have generated extensive enthusiasm in scientific research on and applications of lasers. However, thermal resistance has seriously limited the performance of such devices for a long time, especially i...

Triply Periodic Minimal Surfaces (TPMSs) are mathematically defined surfaces that exhibit periodicity in three dimensions while maintaining a minimal surface property. TPMS-based lattices have gained significant attention in recent years, fueled by a...

This study investigates the design and experimental evaluation of Fe–B–Si-based bilayer composites engineered for dual shielding against gamma rays and thermal neutrons. The materials integrate a boron-enriched amorphous Fe matrix with su...

The aim of this research is to develop and implement artificial intelligence models for the automatic detection of defects in the microstructures of austempered ductile iron (ADI). Our research used three different approaches, representing various ca...

Recycling industrial solid waste phosphogypsum into phosphogypsum concrete (PGC) is a crucial pathway for achieving high-value solid waste utilization. However, the scarcity of experimental samples for PGC has led to inaccurate predictions of compres...