Materials, Volume 18, Issue 6

Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) with different grain size after grinding (fine and coarse) was recycled and used as aggregate for non-conventional lightweight cement mortars. The physical and mechanical characteristics were compared to conventional...

Additive manufacturing is transforming modern industries by enabling the production of lightweight, complex structures while minimizing material waste and energy consumption. This review explores its evolution, covering historical developments, key t...

Inspired by the ventral scale structure of the oriental sand boa, this study successfully fabricated multiscale bioinspired alumina (Al2O3) ceramics by combining the excellent mechanical properties, high-temperature resistance, and high hardness of c...

Thermoelectric materials have considerable potential in the mitigation of the global energy crisis, through their ability to convert heat into electricity. This study aims to valorize natural resources, and potentially reduce production costs, by inc...

This research investigates the dynamic mechanical properties of silicon carbide-modified concrete using a ∅ 100 mm large-diameter split Hopkinson pressure bar (SHPB). The effects of silicon carbide content, particle size, and strain rate on dyn...

Abundant valuable metals such as manganese and cobalt are present in cobalt-rich slags from the hydrometallurgical zinc industry. However, due to the high cost of traditional hydrometallurgical separation methods, these metals cannot be effectively r...

Bismuth telluride (Bi2Te3) has attracted significant attention due to its broadband ultrafast optical response and strong nonlinearity at high laser fluence in the field of optoelectronic materials. The objective of this work is to study the effect o...

The dehydration of methanol to produce light olefins and gasoline, known as MTO (methanol-to-olefins) process requires acidic catalysts that maintain their acidity at reaction temperatures. Zeolites, such as SAPOs and ZSM-5, are commonly used for thi...

The number of resin cements marketed for fiber post cementation has increased significantly. This study compared the push-out bond strength (PBS) of self-adhesive and universal resin cements used to lute fiber posts at 24 h and after 6 months of agin...

The radiological characterization of aggregates used in construction materials is essential to determine their suitability from a radiological protection perspective and to ensure their safety for health and the environment. While the activity concen...