Materials, Volume 18, Issue 5

Developing low-cost electrocatalysts for efficient hydrogen evolution in both acidic and alkaline conditions is crucial for water-electrolytic hydrogen applications. Herein, MoP was synthesized via a simple, low-cost, and green phosphorization route....

Magnetorheological elastomers (MREs) are smart composite materials with tunable mechanical properties by ferromagnetic particle interactions. This study applied the microstructure-based dipole and Maxwell methods to evaluate the magneto-mechanical co...

The viability of anaerobic degradation treatment as an end-of-life option for commercial disposable bioplastic tableware, typically certified as compostable, was assessed. Two types of polylactic acid-based items were selected and tested under mesoph...

The design of piezoelectric roads is one of the future directions of smart roads. In order to ensure the environmentally friendly and long-lasting use of piezoelectric road materials, lead-free piezoelectric ceramics (barium titanate), polymer piezoe...

Recycled aggregate concrete (RAC), which is made by replacing all natural coarse and fine aggregates with recycled aggregate, plays a significant role in improving the recycling rate of construction materials, reducing carbon emissions from construct...

The evaluation of water absorption in concrete is regarded as an important indicator for assessing the causes of its deterioration and durability. Traditionally adopted methods for durability assessment in concrete materials, however, lack in providi...

This study develops a finite element solution to analyze the vibration response of multi-layer shape memory alloy (SMA) composite beams. Using Euler–Bernoulli beam motion equations with tension–compression asymmetry, based on Poorasadion&...

A single (Ba_0.85Ca_0.15)(Zr_0.10Ti_0.90)O₃ phase material with a tetragonal structure is processed and synthesized with a modified Pechini method using ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid and glycerol as chelating and esterifying agents, respectively. The c...

This study investigates the structural and catalytic properties of pure and Sr-doped LaCoO₃ and LaFeO₃ thin films for potential use as resistive gas sensors. Thin films were deposited via pulsed laser deposition (PLD) and characterized using X-ray di...

Layered Double Hydroxide (LDH) coatings were synthesized on as-cast, T4 (solution treatment), and T6 (aging treatment) AZ91 magnesium alloys using a hydrothermal method. XRD (X-Ray Diffraction) and SEM (Scanning Electron Microscope) analyses showed t...

The addition of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) to cement matrix brings multiple beneficial effects ranging from improving mechanical and physical properties to the creation of smart materials. When subjected to an erosive environment or as end-of-life waste...

For the busting of heat, generated in electronic packages, relevant materials need to be developed. Metal matrix composites may be considered as an option to tailor the properties of a material (Cu) by incorporating an additional phase (SiC) for fulf...

Additive manufacturing (AM), often referred to as 3D printing, is a preferred technique for producing components that are challenging to manufacture through conventional methods [...]

Understanding mold flux crystallization is essential for assessing heat transfer during steel casting. The complexity of the mold gap presents challenges in identifying the optimal testing method and nucleation type. This study investigates how varia...

Navigable waterways play a vital role in the efficient transportation of millions of tons of cargo annually. Inland traffic must pass through a lock, which consists of miter gates. Failures and closures of these gates can significantly disrupt waterb...

Neodymium iron boron (NdFeB) magnetic materials are widely used in fields such as electronics, medical devices, power machinery, and hardware machinery. This paper conducted a three-factor and five-level orthogonal experiment on diamond wire saw cutt...

To enhance oil and gas recovery, a novel hydrophobic terpolymer was synthesized via free radical polymerization. The terpolymer consists of acrylamide, acrylic acid, and hydrophobic monomers, and is used as a hydraulic fracturing fluid thickener for...

Nanoarchitectonics influences the properties of objects at micro- and even macro-scales, aiming to develop better structures for protection of product. Although its applications were analyzed in different areas, nanoarchitectonics of food packaging&m...

The environmental pollution caused by waste plastics has raised widespread concern within the global academic community. The use of waste plastic in road construction is seen as a future trend for road materials, offering benefits such as energy cons...

Ultrafast laser welding of transparent materials has been widely used in sensors, microfluidics, optics, etc. However, the existing ultrafast laser welding depths are limited by the short laser Rayleigh length, which makes it difficult to realize the...

This study investigated the compressive behavior of 30 vol.% boron carbide (B₄C)/2024 aluminum (Al) composites under quasi-static and dynamic loading at different temperatures. Building on the experimental findings, the Johnson–Cook (JC) model was mo...

Hard carbon (HC) is considered to be a highly promising anode material for sodium-ion batteries. However, the synthesis conditions and pore structure regulation are still challenging for high-capacity sodium-ion storage. In this study, HCs using poly...

Five series of rigid polyurethane–polyisocyanurate (RPU/PIR) foams were obtained. They were modified by ashes from burning paper (P) and wood: conifers (pine—S, spruce—S’) and deciduous trees (oak—D, birch—B). The ash was added to rigid polyurethane–...

Fiber-reinforced resin composites (FRRCs) are widely used in several fields such as construction, automotive, aerospace, and power. Basalt fiber (BF) has been increasingly used to replace artificial fibers such as glass fiber and carbon fiber in the...

The increasing demand for titanium implants necessitates improved longevity. Plasma-sprayed hydroxyapatite coatings enhance implant osseointegration but are susceptible to delamination. Alternatively, anodized hydroxyapatite coatings have shown great...

This study presents a novel multiphysics phase-field fracture model to analyze high-burnup uranium dioxide (UO₂) fuel behavior under transient reactor conditions. Fracture is treated as a stochastic phase transition, which inherently accounts for the...

S355 steels are widely used in various applications. However, they may be affected by hydrogen, which can induce hydrogen-induced cracking (HIC). The effects of the quenching temperature (T_wq) on the microstructure variation and HIC susceptibility of...

In the field of electromagnetic design, it is sometimes necessary to search for the optimal design solution (i.e., the optimal solution) within a large solution space to complete the optimization. However, traditional optimization methods are not onl...

Due to its excellent specific strength, corrosion resistance, and biocompatibility, titanium alloy is often used as a biological implant material. In order to address the issues of low hardness and poor wear resistance of the Ti-25Nb-3Zr-2Sn-3Mo tita...

The objective of this study is to investigate the effect of the solidification microstructure of CJ5L Recycled Stainless Steel in the cast state on its thermoplasticity. Therefore, the residual ferrite, solidification structure, and high-temperature...

Cement-based foam composites have gained attention as innovative and high-performing adsorbents for wastewater treatment due to their lightweight, porous, and structurally robust properties. This study investigates the adsorption of Eriochrome Black...

The paper presents the process of preparing gear models with an original profile for numerical analyses. We used solid modeling reflecting the gear cutting using the enveloping generation method. A script was prepared in AutoCAD to enable automatic s...

To reduce the maintenance requirements during the service life of highway bridges and enhance the cracking resistance of concrete slabs in the hogging moment zone of continuous composite girders, this paper proposes an innovative girder-to-pier joint...

The control of chip formation is a key aspect of modern turning operations, as improper chip formation can negatively affect tool life, surface quality, and overall machining efficiency. One approach to improving chip control is the integration of a...

An analysis of the time evolution of fatigue break prediction shows increasingly shorter developmental stages. The experimental period was the longest; the combination of more powerful mathematical methods led to a leap in evolution and a shortening...

Phosphogypsum (CaSO₄⋅2H₂O), as an industrial by-product widely used in the field of building materials, has garnered considerable attention for its mechanical properties. This study explores the effect of magnesium (Mg) doping on phosphogypsum&r...

This paper investigates the effect of fiber-reinforced composites (FRPs) on the mechanical properties of concrete under ambient conditions. It begins with an examination of the various types of FRP and their advantages, followed by a review of isostr...

The stone Ensemble from Corbii de Piatrǎ Romania arouses a continuous scientific interest, with the final goal being to obtain an exhaustive and multidisciplinary package of results that will become the support of an extensive restoration projec...

High-quality 2-inch aluminum nitride (AlN) crystals were grown using a double-zone resistance heating system, and the growth mechanism of AlN bulk crystals was further investigated. It was found that during the growth process, the vapor pressure at t...

In additive manufacturing (AM) metallic materials, heat treatment (HT) is a common process for modifying the unstable and anisotropic microstructure. Selective laser melting (SLM) Corrax maraging stainless steel is a novel material that has been appl...

In order to find the optimal heat input for simulating the welding of the coarse-grained heat-affected zone (CGHAZ) of a novel Q690 MPa V-N microalloyed medium and heavy plate, the study investigated the precipitation of V (C, N), microstructural cha...

This article compares two new textile materials used to clean up spills of oil or two oil products (crude oil, diesel fuel, and base oil SN 150). The plain-woven cotton fabric is hydrophilic, with a typical porous structure. After coating with a laye...

Developing eco-friendly, high-performance adhesives is crucial for sustainable industrial applications but remains a significant challenge. Herein, a synergistic strategy combining core–shell hybridization and borate chemistry was employed to f...

This article examines the process of pressure agglomeration of garden waste compost mixed with sewage sludge ash (SSA) to produce granulated fertilizer material, using a flat die rotating compaction roller system. The study evaluated the effects of a...

Asphalt pavement has become a vital component of modern highway construction due to its high wear resistance, short construction period, economic viability, and excellent skid resistance. However, increasing traffic volume has heightened the structur...

Aramid nanofiber (ANF), a nanoscale building block with a prominently complex structure, can be prepared by splitting poly(p-phenylene terephthalamide) (PPTA) fibers into negatively charged ANFs in a deprotonating manner in a DMSO/KOH solvent system,...

In this paper, the natural waste pinecone as a carbon precursor for the generation of satisfactory sulfur host materials in lithium–sulfur batteries was realized by introducing molybdenum carbide nanoparticles into the derived carbon structure....

This study investigated the effect of using juvenile pine and birch wood for the production of particleboards with lowered density, glued with urea-formaldehyde (UF) resin. The wood used was characterized by a number of annual rings ranging from 5 to...

The substantial voids of porous pavement materials permit light and exhaust pollutants to infiltrate to a considerable depth. Consequently, utilizing porous mixtures as carriers for photocatalytic materials enables greater exposure to an environment...

The excessive vibration or collapse of a transmission tower-line (TTL) system under seismic excitation can result in significant losses. Viscoelastic material dampers (VMDs) have been recognized as an effective method for structural vibration mitigat...