2026 February-2 - 184 articles
Inspired by the networked venation structures, a reinforced hourglass lattice structure is proposed to overcome the insufficient face–core interaction and premature face-sheet buckling that limit the compressive performance of conventional latt...
Zirconia-based ceramics find wide application in engineering due to their very high hardness, resistance to elevated temperatures, and high fracture toughness. Among stabilizers of the advantageous tetragonal zirconia phase, yttria allows for better...
In this work, the deposition of graphene coatings on substrates of an ELI grade Ti-6Al-4V alloy was carried out using the Plasma Enhanced Chemical Vapor Deposition (PECVD) technique. The purpose of this study was to improve the surface properties of...
The dynamic development of laser therapy in dentistry is associated, among other factors, with the bactericidal effect of the energy emitted by laser devices. Therefore, they are also helpful for decontamination. They are increasingly used in the tre...
The Portland cement industry, responsible for approximately 7.4% of global anthropogenic carbon dioxide emissions, must balance rising cement demand with ambitious greenhouse gas reduction targets. In parallel, the rapid accumulation of industrial so...
Despite cement remaining a dominant material in the construction industry, researchers are increasingly exploring strategies to reduce its consumption by incorporating supplementary cementitious materials or by developing alternative binder systems u...
To evaluate the cracking characteristics of asphalt pavements under thermal stresses, the finite element (FE) software ABAQUS 2021 was used in this paper to establish thermal and mechanical parameter models, respectively. The temperature field distri...
To address the safety and environmental challenges associated with deep mining, this study investigates the rheological behaviors and pipeline transport characteristics of cemented paste backfill (CPB) using unclassified tailings from a lead–zi...
To develop and design new alloy materials with lightweight and superior comprehensive performance. In this study, a MgAlTiVFeCo lightweight high-entropy alloy (LW-HEA) was fabricated via mechanical alloying and spark plasma sintering (SPS) to investi...
Topology optimization using density-based approaches often requires high-resolution meshes to achieve reliable compliance evaluation and robustness against mesh dependency. However, increasing the problem sizes—especially in 3D—results in...
Large-scale use of reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) is limited by strong gradation variability, uneven recovery of aged asphalt (AA), and an incomplete understanding of the rejuvenation mechanism. This study combines source evaluation, composite reju...
Based on a thermodynamic approach, a unified formula was proposed to describe distinct Hall–Petch relationships (HPRs) of unalloyed nanostructured materials (u-NSs: Fe, Cu, Ni, Pd, and Mo) and alloyed ones with low- or high-melting temperature...
The performance and reliability of 4H-SiC Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor Field-Effect Transistors (MOSFETs) are largely determined by the material properties of gate dielectric films and the quality of the dielectric/SiC interface. This paper provides a s...
Coral aggregate concrete (CAC) is a promising sustainable material for construction on remote islands, but it is often limited by relatively low strength and durability. Fiber reinforcement has therefore been introduced as an effective modification s...
Ultrasmall near-infrared (NIR)-responsive quantum dots (QDs) are highly promising for deep-tissue phototherapy but often face challenges with biocompatibility and clearance. In this study, Cu2ZnSnS4 quantum dots (CZTS QDs) were synthesized via a non-...
To improve the workability and mechanical properties of Recycled Micro-Powder (RP) mortar, basalt fiber (BF) was used for modification in this study. Experimental groups with different BF contents (0%, 0.1%, 0.15%, and 0.2%) were designed to investig...
Considering the impact of void damage on the mechanical properties of materials, based on the two-parameter yield criterion, combined with the associated flow rule and the upper bound theorem, the void volume fraction is introduced into the macroscop...
Natural fibers have attracted increasing attention as eco-friendly and sustainable additives for improving the durability and mechanical performance of asphalt mixes. This paper presents a critical state-of-the-art review of the use of six kinds of n...
To address the challenges of traditional flexible humidity sensors, such as reliance on external power supply, complex fabrication processes, and poor adaptability to energy-limited scenarios, this study successfully developed a low-cost, easily scal...
A defect-rich nucleation layer near the substrate is widely regarded as a key thermal bottleneck in thick polycrystalline diamond films. Here, we quantitatively evaluate this effect by progressively removing the nucleation layer via depth-controlled...
Caries control is essential for the long-term success of dental restorations, and the frequent use of mouthwashes may influence the esthetic properties of restorative materials. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of several commercially availabl...
Calcium phosphate-based materials are widely used in dental applications due to their bioactivity and compositional similarity to mineralized tissues. This narrative review synthesizes the peer-reviewed literature published between 2014 and 2024 iden...
H13 tool steel is widely used in the hot work die industry owing to its excellent mechanical properties. However, the inherent anisotropy of its microstructural and mechanical properties during additive manufacturing (AM) via laser powder bed fusion...
Existing macroscopic finite element models for electron beam welding (EBW) typically assume isotropic material behavior, often failing to accurately predict residual stresses induced by strong crystallographic textures. To address this limitation, th...
As a perfluorinated compound with a high global warming potential, octafluoropropane (C3F8) needs to be efficiently separated from industrial waste gas, but separating it from nitrogen at low concentrations is highly challenging. To address the commo...
Efficient sorting of resin-based CFRP composites is critical for optimizing composite recycling streams. In this work, a methodology integrating Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) with Machine Learning (ML)-enhanced classification models to...
AlSi7Mg0.6 aluminum alloy is widely adopted in many industrial fields due to its favorable mechanical properties and lightweight merits. In the catenary system of high-speed railways, AlSi7Mg0.6 aluminum alloy is adopted as the substrate of the posit...
Infected wound repair remains a global healthcare challenge, primarily due to bacterial infection and a pathological microenvironment characterized by elevated glucose levels and oxidative stress. In this work, a quaternized carboxymethyl chitosan (Q...
An electrochemical evaluation of the corrosion resistance of the Al-alloy EN AW-5454-D and its welded joints made by MIG (Metal Inert Gas) and by laser hybrid (LH) welding was performed in this study. All the tested samples had a thickness of 4 mm, w...
The increasing need for sustainable construction materials has prompted research into alternatives to Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC), a major contributor to global CO2 emissions. Geopolymers, synthesized via alkali activation of aluminosilicate precu...
This study systematically investigates the microstructural characteristics and mechanical properties of resistance spot-welded joints in 3 mm thick non-heat-treatable die-cast AlSi7MnMg alloy, with particular focus on the influence of element segrega...
This study investigated the effects of calcium carbide slag (CCS) (0–12 wt%) incorporation on the workability, electrochemical properties, durability, and microstructure evolution of sulfoaluminate cement (SAC) mortar. Results showed that incre...
In the last decade, the self-field critical current density Jc(s.f.) in Type-II superconductors has been considered fundamentally limited by a Silsbee-like criterion of Jc(s.f.) = Hc1/λ. We show that this universal limit to self-field critical...
Gel polymer electrolytes (GPEs), which combine the safety of solid electrolytes with the high ionic conductivity of liquid electrolytes, have long been regarded as ideal electrolyte materials. This study proposes a polymer/ceramics composite gel elec...
Plasma and laser technologies are undoubtedly among today’s important areas of science, with applications in materials science and nanotechnology [...]
Corrosion remains one of the major contemporary technological challenges, causing significant economic, environmental, and operational impacts on industrial systems. Although it is a spontaneous process inherent to metals and their alloys, its progre...
The production route for cement clinker, including the clinkerization protocol and temperature, is highly dependent on the selection of raw materials. Natural resource reserves used in cement manufacturing are steadily declining due to rapid urbaniza...
Reversible thermochromic materials change color in response to temperature variations and hold significant potential in smart textiles. Their reversible color-changing property not only offers temperature indication and enhances textile performance b...
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Aluminum–lithium (Al-Li) alloys are extensively employed in aerospace and space structures because of their low density, high specific stiffness, and excellent fatigue resistance. However, welding of these alloys remains challenging, since the...
Maxillary sinus augmentation is a key procedure for rehabilitating the atrophic posterior maxilla and enabling predictable implant-supported restorations. Although autogenous bone remains the biological gold standard due to its osteogenic potential,...
To address the manufacturing and transportation challenges of large wind turbine blades, adhesive joints in modular blades have become a research focus. This study investigates six typical adhesive joint configurations for CFRP laminates using quasi-...
Electrode degradation represents a primary factor contributing to the performance decay. The composition design of electrode materials directly determines the long-term stability of solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) under high-temperature service conditio...
Mixed-anion silicate–phosphate oxysulfide glasses have attracted increasing interest due to their tunable thermal stability, electrical response, and potential use in functional glass and glass–ceramic materials. In this work, silicate&nd...
Inconel 617 (IN617) is a promising structural material for advanced nuclear systems such as heat pipe-cooled reactors, but its fundamental defect evolution under neutron irradiation remains poorly understood. This study employs classical molecular dy...
The simultaneous enhancement of hardness and toughness in WC-Co cemented carbides remains a critical and persistent challenge for advanced cutting-tool applications, where conventional materials often suffer from inherent property trade-offs. In this...
This study evaluated the residual mechanical properties of concrete in which Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC) was partially replaced with non-calcined Hwangto (NHT). Specimens were prepared with two water-to-binder (W/B) ratios (0.41 and 0.33) and thre...
Currently, the non-uniformity of girth weld positions makes their limit state a crucial determinant of pipeline safety. The design method based on the limit state is pivotal in ensuring the integrity and reliability of the pipeline system. Challenges...
The addition of Cu or La plays an important role in microstructure and property manipulation of 4xxx series Al-Si alloys. However, the effects of Cu-La hybrid modification on the microstructure and properties of Al-5Si alloys and welding performance...
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