2026 February-2 - 184 articles
Tb3+-doped CaF2 single crystals are attractive materials for green photonic applications due to their low phonon energy, high optical transparency, and efficient Tb3+ emission. In this work, CaF2 single crystals doped with different TbF3 concentratio...
Waterlogged archaeological wood is highly vulnerable to degradation by wood-degrading microorganisms. Oregano essential oil (OEO) shows excellent antimicrobial activity against such microbes, but its high volatility and poor stability restrict direct...
Surface quality remains a critical factor limiting the widespread adoption of incremental sheet forming (ISF). This study proposes a novel acetal wheel-type rotating tool and systematically investigates the influence of tool structure and material on...
Introduction: Type II odontoid process fractures are common in the adult population, and anterior screw fixation aims to restore C1–C2 complex stability while preserving cervical motion. This study focuses on the numerical analysis of odontoid...
Titanium aluminide intermetallics have gained considerable attention as high-temperature structural materials for aerospace applications, but are susceptible to “titanium fire” under extreme service conditions. The role of Al elements on...
This study evaluates the mechanical behavior and durability of a silty soil stabilized with Portland cement and recycled ground glass powder (GGP). The porosity–cement index (η/Civ) was applied to predict unconfined compressive strength (
Graphene (GR) demonstrates significant potential in enhancing the mechanical performance of titanium matrix composites (TMCs), particularly by improving their tensile strength, fracture toughness, and fatigue resistance, thereby optimizing the overal...
Humulus lupulus L. (hops) is best known for its application in the brewing industry; however, growing scientific interest has revealed its high content of natural antioxidants, including flavonoids and polyphenols. These compounds exhibit pronounced...
There are many social needs that nanoarchitectonics, as an emerging technology, can meet, such as converting and storing energy [...]
Volume V of the Special Issue “Obtaining and Characterization of New Materials” continues to provide a multidisciplinary venue for reporting cutting-edge breakthroughs in materials science and engineering, building on the success of earli...
Using α-SiC powder as a raw material, with ytterbium oxide and magnesium oxide as liquid-phase sintering aids, silicon carbide ceramics were prepared via spark plasma sintering (SPS) at 1900, 2000, and 2050 °C with a 10 min dwell. As the si...
This study investigates the mechanical properties, moisture stability, and environmental safety of microbial-induced carbonate precipitation (MICP)-treated phosphogypsum (PG)-based mixtures (MPGT) for road base utilization. Optimal cementation soluti...
Orthopaedic plates are long-established medical devices conventionally manufactured from metals, most notably titanium alloys. The introduction of Additive Manufacturing (AM) has created new opportunities to design implants with complex internal arch...
Carbon fiber-reinforced resin matrix composites (CFRC) are extensively used in aerospace, automotive manufacturing, and sports equipment. However, the brittle nature of the resin matrix causes CFRC to exhibit severe vibrations and noise under dry fri...
Magnesium phosphate cement (MPC) is widely used in rapid repair applications due to its fast setting, high early strength, and high-temperature resistance. However, the high cost of magnesium oxide (MgO) and the rapid hydration reaction make it chall...
Currently, foam concrete is a prevalent energy-efficient building material, which is applicable for multiple purposes in a wide variety of buildings and structures. Improving the environmental performance of foam concrete and reducing its production...
The microstructure and corrosion properties of electron beam powder bed fusion (EB-PBF)-fabricated 316L stainless steel are evaluated in the as-fabricated condition with and without the deposition of IN 625 coating. Different surface profiles were ac...
Magnesium alloys require protective surface coatings for widespread application, with micro-arc oxidation (MAO) being a prominent technique. However, conventional MAO coatings are typically gray or light-colored, necessitating secondary treatments fo...
This study investigates the effects of artificial plate powders with different compositions on the durability, physical, mechanical, and microstructural properties of self-compacting mortar (SCM). Waste quartz-based composite plate fragments and wast...
The use of sustainable building materials is becoming increasingly important in order to reduce their environmental impact. This article draws attention to the lack of life cycle assessment (LCA) of building façades, which would take into acco...
Understanding the environmental pathways and surface modification of beach sand grains is essential for reconstructing coastal dynamics and assessing the suitability of natural sands for engineering applications. This study applies a multiproxy appro...
The rapid development of archaeology in China has led to the excavation of numerous fragmented porcelain artifacts, for which adhesive materials play a critical role in conservation and restoration. The long-term stability of these adhesives directly...
This study investigated the effects of varying water–binder (w/b) ratios and internal curing materials—superabsorbent polymer (SAP) and ceramsite—on the shrinkage behavior and crack resistance of ultra-high-performance concrete (UHP...
Polyurethanes are widely used polymeric materials; their crosslinked structure and compositional diversity significantly hinder effective end-of-life management. The review emphasizes polyurethane recycling technologies, with chemical aspects discuss...
This study investigates the deposition of amorphous silicon carbon nitride (a-SiCN) films using a microwave sheath–voltage combination plasma (MVP) source under duty-cycle-controlled deposition conditions. Duty ratios of 10, 30, 50, and 70% res...
Addressing the technical bottlenecks of excessive surface density in traditional magnetic metal powder absorbers and excessive thickness in conventional foam-based absorbers, this study proposes a novel lightweight, ultra-wideband microwave-absorbing...
This study investigates the fabrication and characterization of binary Ti-Si and Ti-Al thin-film metallic glasses (TFMGs) deposited via electron beam evaporation on cp Ti and Si substrates. X-ray diffraction confirmed the amorphous structure of the T...
This paper investigates the feasibility of manufacturing hydraulic fittings using additive manufacturing (AM) technologies, specifically Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) and Stereolithography (SLA). The study addresses the environmental challenge of m...
Using the seeding method, nickel-based single-crystal superalloy DD6 specimens with different growth orientations were prepared in a liquid metal cooling (LMC) directional solidification furnace. Subsequent standard heat treatment was carried out, an...
The existing forms and evolution mechanisms of carbon impurities constitute the core scientific issue in the optimization of polysilicon purification processes. The depth of research on this issue directly determines the targeting and effectiveness o...
The limited ductility of the VW63K rare-earth magnesium alloy fabricated via cold metal transfer wire arc additive manufacturing (CMT-WAAM) was targeted in this work. An integrated approach that combines first-principles calculations with experimenta...
Electrochemical water splitting requires electrocatalysts that operate efficiently and durably under disparate electrolyte environments. Herein, pristine CuCoO2 particles were synthesized via a hydrothermal route as a single-phase rhombohedral (3R) d...
Scandium (Sc), when added together with magnesium (Mg), forms a highly effective synergistic pair in aluminum (Al) alloys, enhancing their performance in various applications. While the thermomechanical processing and heat treatment of such Al-Mg-Sc...
This study combined experimental analysis with deep learning to investigate the effects of curing age, steel slag content, and gradation composition on the mechanical properties of cement-stabilized steel slag (CSSS). The strength evolution patterns...
This study aimed to evaluate the mechanical stability of suture materials following exposure to different toothpaste formulations during the early stages of wound healing. Absorbable and non-absorbable suture materials were tested and each suture was...
This paper presents results from statistical tests on random parameters of strength properties of steel used to manufacture corrugated webs for SIN plate girders, depending on the place of specimen cut-out, that is, from the flat section or ridge of...
Manufacturing heavy-gauge high-strength steel plates with uniform through-thickness properties is challenging due to the limited hardenability and significant cooling rate variations inherent to heavy sections. However, the mechanism governing micros...
A bioash–cement composite binder was evaluated as a low-cement stabilization material for metal-contaminated soils, with emphasis on mechanical performance and long-term leaching behavior under field conditions. Two fine soil fractions from the...
The sustainable management of typical petrochemical hazardous wastes, such as oil sludge (OS), spent fluid catalytic cracking catalysts (SFCCs), and petrochemical-contaminated soil (PCS), poses a significant challenge. This study developed a synergis...
ZnO and CuO thin films were deposited separately using the radio frequency (RF) sputtering technique, and the effect of annealing in nitrogen and oxygen ambient environments was investigated. In this article, structural, optical, vibrational, and ele...
Large temperature gradients encountered in aerospace, energy, and microelectronics systems impose stringent requirements on material thermal performance. Functionally graded materials (FGMs), characterized by a continuous variation in composition and...
High-temperature self-lubricating materials with stable tribological performance across a wide temperature range are essential for advanced mechanical systems under extreme conditions. However, balancing mechanical strength and lubrication efficiency...
Mineral-impregnated carbon fibers (MCF) represent an advanced non-metallic reinforcement material offering high structural efficiency in concrete elements. Carbon fibers are impregnated with a suspension of ultrafine cement and microsilica and proces...
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Sulphur, a major by-product of the oil and gas industry, has emerged as a promising construction material in both sulphur concrete (SC) and sulphur-extended asphalt (SEA) applications. This review examines the development, properties, and uses of the...
This study investigates the joint characteristics of a 60-layered copper foil stack using linear vibration ultrasonic welding for lithium-ion pouch cell applications. With increasing demand for high-capacity electric vehicle batteries, ensuring the r...
Waste tire rubber–soil mixtures feature low density, high energy dissipation, and low shear modulus, which are widely used in geotechnical engineering for vibration attenuation. In this study, the evolution of the small-strain stiffness charact...
This study investigates the fatigue behaviour of carbon fibre–aluminium adhesively bonded tubular joints, representative of the suspension arm of a Formula SAE racing car, under both constant- and variable-amplitude fatigue loading. A linear el...
MnZn ferrites for power electronics require a well-controlled sintering window to balance high initial permeability (µi) with low power loss (Pcv). Here, an L9 (33) orthogonal design was employed to quantify the main effects of sintering temper...
Conventional synchronous grouting materials often exhibit low early strength, delayed setting, and insufficient utilization of excavated soil, hindering the green and efficient advancement of metro shield tunneling technology. To overcome these chall...
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