2026 April-2 - 194 articles
Blade-Free Planetary Mixer (BFPM) can rapidly and efficiently mix highly viscous materials because of the strong centrifugal forces generated by the planetary motion of the mixing vessel. The safety of energetic propellant slurry during BFPM processi...
In order to investigate the effects of bentonite and glass fiber on the macroscopic mechanical properties and microscopic mechanisms of cement soil in dry environments, a series of laboratory tests were conducted in this study, including drying tests...
With the continuous promotion of the dual carbon target, effective control of high-concentration dust pollutants in industrial sites is of great value for the healthy creation of healthy industrial environments and efficient energy utilization. In th...
Iron-based shape memory alloy (Fe-SMA) fibers can enhance cementitious composites through both crack bridging and thermally activated recovery stresses. Since fiber pull-out governs load transfer at the micro scale, understanding the combined effects...
The phase equilibria of the Ni–Al–Cr–Ru quaternary system were systematically investigated using the equilibrated alloy method combined with scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy-dispersive spectroscopy (EDS), and X-ray diffrac...
Preparing a highly wear-resistant AlTiN coating on a powder metallurgy (PM) M42 high-speed steel substrate is a key strategy to enhance tool performance and meet the demands of efficient machining. This study adopted a process route comprising substr...
This study examines the effects of laser power (P), scanning speed (SS), and energy density (ED) on the microstructure and hardness of WC-reinforced Inconel 625 metallic matrix composite (MMC) coatings fabricated via a powder-based directed energy de...
Piezoelectric thin films have been widely used in micro-electromechanical systems (MEMSs), such as sensors, actuators, and resonant devices. Electromechanically driven fractures can severely degrade device performance and reliability. In this work, a...
Flow lines in aluminum alloy forgings are not merely post-deformation metallographic features; they are integrated indicators of material transport, microstructural evolution, defect susceptibility, and service performance. This review critically exa...
Cancer remains a primary global health challenge, accounting for millions of new cases and significant mortality annually. Although doxorubicin (DOX) is a fundamental anthracycline used for various malignancies, its therapeutic index is severely limi...
With the vigorous promotion of the modernization of China’s construction industry, the proportion of prefabricated buildings in new construction projects has increased steadily. Grouted sleeve connection is a mainstream joining method for prefa...
The persistence of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) in aquatic environments requires efficient and sustainable treatment technologies. In this study, the electrochemical degradation of perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctanesulfo...
Since 2007, the porosity–to–cement relationship has been widely used as a unified parameter to predict mechanical strength, durability, expansion, and stiffness of stabilized soils. In this formulation, the volumetric binder content is ad...
Nanophotonics, an interdisciplinary field merging nanotechnology and photonics, has enabled transformative advancements across diverse sectors, including green energy, biomedicine, and optical computing. This review comprehensively examines recent pr...
Zinc oxide (ZnO) nanomaterials have attracted widespread attention from researchers due to their morphology-dependent properties, eco-friendly characteristics, and potential as a sustainable photocatalyst with a broad range of applications. Therefore...
The urban heat island effect is strongly linked to the use of dense mineral pavements with high thermal inertia and lacking passive heat dissipation mechanisms. This article evaluates the potential of evaporatively cooled concrete pavers, based on ca...
The cement industry contributes approximately 7–8% of global CO2 emissions, motivating the development of sustainable supplementary materials. This study evaluates the partial replacement (10 wt.%) of Portland cement with calcium carbonate (CaC...
In this work, the tribological and corrosion behavior of commercially pure titanium—Ti-Gr2 with coatings obtained by mechanized contactless local electrospark deposition (LESD) with low pulse energy and a rotating electrode of TiB2-TiAl reinfor...
To solve the problems of poor weld formation, difficult slag removal, and inferior joint microstructure and hardness in conventional narrow-gap submerged arc welding (NG-SAW), a swing arc NG-SAW process assisted by pre-embedding cold wires was propos...
Under long-term heavy load and complex service environments, polyurethane-modified asphalt (PUMA) struggles to simultaneously satisfy the requirements of rutting and cracking resistance of asphalt pavements, as cyclic stress loading reduces the elast...
MoSi2-based intermetallics are interesting materials for high-temperature applications, due to their moderate density, high melting point and significant oxidation resistance. In this paper, MoSi2-based materials in the form of multi-layered structur...
The strength degradation of silica-enriched oil well cement under high-temperature curing conditions poses a challenge to wellbore integrity. Using the single-peak Scherrer equation, this study evaluated xonotlite crystallite size evolution in cement...
Conventional titanium alloy production based on the Kroll process features high energy consumption and long procedures, making low-cost, short-process fabrication a research focus in titanium metallurgy. In this work, low-interstitial γ-TiAl al...
Building retrofit optimization has gained increasing attention as a pathway to improve energy performance and support sustainability. This review examines 162 studies and synthesizes simulation-based (SBMOO) and metamodel-based (MBMOO) multi-objectiv...
This study investigates the fabrication, characterization, and computational analysis of a Ti6Al4V porous scaffold for bone tissue engineering (BTE). The main objective is to address the stress-shielding effect caused by the mismatch in the mechanica...
As a widely used building material, the performance of concrete has a far-reaching impact on the quality and durability of hydraulic engineering. Polycarboxylate superplasticizer (PCE) plays an increasingly important role in concrete engineering beca...
Triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs) have emerged as versatile self-powered platforms for wearable and implantable biomedical sensing, offering an alternative to battery-dependent electronic devices. By converting biomechanical energy from physiologi...
To address the issues of high wastewater treatment costs and the lack of recycling associated with conventional precipitants such as oxalic acid and ammonium bicarbonate in rare earth precipitation processes, this study proposes a novel gradient alka...
This study focuses on the of key engineering parameters for the repair of shipboard carbon fiber reinforced polymer composite structures using a scarf patch repair configuration. A three-dimensional finite element model was developed to systematicall...
Bi2O2Se is an emerging oxyselenide semiconductor, noted for its promising thermoelectric properties and excellent chemical stability, and it is often regarded as an n-type counterpart to p-type BiCuSeO. However, its intrinsic thermoelectric figure of...
Despite extensive advancements in Engineered Cementitious Composites (ECCs), mixture design remains predominantly empirical, due to the absence of a quantitative parameter directly linking fiber–matrix interfacial mechanics to strain-hardening...
The segregation of brittle Laves phases remains a critical bottleneck limiting the performance of additive manufacturing (AM) nickel-based superalloys. While its evolution is governed by complex transient physical fields within the melt pool, a quant...
The effect of microstructural evolution on mechanical behavior of carbon/carbon composites after heat treatment has been investigated. Two kinds of samples, heat-treated at 2300 °C and 2700 °C, were used in the current study. As the heat trea...
Additive manufacturing of concrete offers reduced waste, faster construction, and design freedom, yet effective reinforcement integration remains a major challenge due to weak interlayer bonding and anisotropy. Most prior studies focus on vertical re...
This paper proposes an interpretable machine learning approach for predicting the splitting strength of asphalt concrete and supporting data-driven mixture design. A database consisting of 296 samples was constructed, and 14 input variables related t...
Dielectric and magnetic spherical hollow shells are employed in many applications as standard building units. These structures are commonly subjected to size reduction to obtain a high surface area/volume ratio, a property that is in favor of specifi...
3D bioprinting of hydrogel–cell composites requires simultaneous consideration of the biomechanical properties of the printed structures, the construct’s geometric stability, and conditions conducive to cell survival and function. Hydroge...
Background: Screw loosening remains a common mechanical complication in implant-supported restorations; however, the combined effect of sealing and superstructure materials on abutment screw stability warrants further investigation. Methods: This stu...
Oral infections caused by antibiotic-resistant bacteria represent an emerging biomedical hazard and growing challenge for modern dentistry. To address this issue, Ag– and Cu–ZnO nanocomposites (NCs) were synthesized using ZnO carrier to c...
In this study, the characteristics of sulfide minerals during the acidic double reverse flotation of phosphate ore and the adsorption mechanisms of sodium oleate (NaOL) and dodecyl trimethyl ammonium bromide (DTAB) were investigated. Micro-flotation...
In this research, PLA biocomposites reinforced with 20 wt% flax fibers modified with 1, 5, 10, and 20% concentrations of trans-cinnamic acid (TC) were prepared. The materials were systematically characterized to evaluate their structural, thermal, vi...
Chitosan is a well-known heavy metal biosorbent and was incorporated into birch sanding dust mycelium bio-composites (MBs). The chitosan-hybridized MBs with different chitosan contents were characterized by microscopy, porous structure analyses (spec...
Coal gangue (CG) ranks among China’s most significant industrial solid by-products. In response to China’s carbon neutrality commitments and the growing emphasis on resource recycling, finding effective ways to valorize CG has emerged as...
This study investigates the mechanical response of bifacial glass–glass photovoltaic modules subjected to snow-type loading, with a particular focus on the influence of silicon cell spacing on global deformation and local stress distributions i...
The continuous drive for higher efficiency in gas turbines has led to increased combustion temperatures, making the thermal shock resistance of thermal insulation tiles a critical factor limiting performance. Corundum–mullite multiphase ceramic...
Zinc oxide (ZnO) is a semiconductor with photocatalytic activity, although it presents limitations due to its band gap and the rapid recombination of the electron–hole pair; therefore, strategies such as doping have been explored. In this work,...
Steel processing requires energy-efficient heat-treatment routes without compromising material performance. Traditional annealing furnaces used for low-carbon (LC) steels are energy-intensive and major contributors to CO2 emissions, creating a need f...
In the deep mining of metal mines, the stability of pillar–backfill composite materials (PBCMs) under cyclic loading is crucial for preventing dynamic disasters in goafs. Although previous studies have extensively investigated backfill material...
Early-age shrinkage is a critical factor governing the dimensional stability and cracking susceptibility of ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC). However, accurate prediction of UHPC shrinkage remains challenging due to the strong nonlinear interac...
Hydrogen embrittlement (HE) represents a critical degradation mechanism in carbon steel components operating in hydrogen-rich environments, such as those encountered in clean energy and petrochemical applications. This study evaluates the hydrogen pe...
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