Crystals, Volume 14, Issue 11

Cs₂NaHoCl₆, a double perovskite material, has demonstrated extensive application potential in the fields of anti-counterfeiting and optoelectronics. The synthesis of Cs₂NaHoCl₆ crystals was achieved using a hydrothermal method, followed by the determ...

In modern materials science and surface engineering, reactive plasma spraying (RPS) holds a key position due to its ability to create high-quality coatings with unique properties. The effectiveness of this process is largely determined by the physico...

Nowadays, green nanocomposites are gaining interest in different application fields [...]

A bluish green chalcedony (a micro to crypto polycrystalline form of silica) from Africa has been marketed with the trademark AQUAPRASE^TM. A multimethodological approach, combining gemological analyses, thin section examination, scanning electron mic...

In order to improve the electrochemical activity and discharge performance of aluminum–air batteries and to reduce self-corrosion of the anode, an SLM-manufactured aluminum alloy was employed as the anode of the Al-air battery, and the influenc...

Additive manufacturing of metallic components often results in the formation of columnar grain structures aligned along the build direction. These elongated grains can introduce anisotropy, negatively impacting the mechanical properties of the compon...

In this study, the effect of powder preparation techniques on microstructure, mechanical properties, and wear behaviors of graphene-reinforced copper matrix (Gr/Cu) composites was investigated. The composite powders were prepared by two different tec...

Enhancing the efficiency is an essential target of the wireless power transfer (WPT) technology. Enabling the WPT systems requires careful control to prevent power from being transferred to unintended areas. This is essential in improving the efficie...

This study investigates the effects of chromium (Cr³⁺) doping on BaTiO₃ nanoparticles synthesized via the sol–gel route. X-ray diffraction confirms a Cr-induced cubic-to-tetragonal phase transition, with lattice parameters and crystallite size...

Metamaterials enable the modulation of elastic waves or acoustic waves in unprecedented ways and have a wide range of potential applications. This paper achieves the simultaneous manipulation of surface elastic waves (SEWs) and surface acoustic waves...

The tensile behavior of single-crystal superalloys was investigated at room temperature (RT) and 850 °C, focusing on various secondary orientations. Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and quasi in situ electron backscatter diffraction (EBSD)...

In this paper, we focus on surface electrostatic potentials and a variety of statistically derived quantities defined in terms of the surface potentials. These have been shown earlier to be meaningful in describing features of these potentials and ha...

On the one hand, Ni_3-xCoxB₂O₆ solid solutions are promising anode materials for lithium batteries, and on the other hand, they have antiferromagnetic properties. This study examines the lattice dynamics of Ni_3-xCo_xB₂O₆ solid solutions for x = 0, 1, 2...

This study investigates the effects of aluminum and nitrogen content on the microstructure, mechanical properties, and tribological performance of high-entropy coatings based on (TiCrAl_xNbY)N_y systems. Using a hybrid magnetron sputtering technique, b...

This study used the finite element method to investigate the acoustic bandgap (ABG) characteristics of three-dimensional pentamode metamaterial (PM) structures under the thermal environment, and a method for controlling the PM ABG based on external t...

Solid metal oxides are widely recognized for their ubiquitous presence and multifaceted utility in everyday applications [...]

The demand for reconfigurable devices for emerging RF and microwave applications has been growing in recent years, with additive manufacturing and photonic thermal treatment presenting new possibilities to supplement conventional fabrication processe...

We report the growth of YTiO₃ single crystals using different starting materials with the nominal compositions, (1) stoichiometric YTiO₃; (2) oxygen deficient YTiO_2.925; (3) oxygen deficient YTiO_2.85, and different atmospheres, (1) 97%Ar/3%H₂; (2) Ar...

After the high-temperature pretreatment of α-spodumene to induce a phase transition to β-spodumene, a derivative of the silica polymorph keatite, often coexisting with metastable Li-stuffed β-quartz (γ-spodumene)_, the convention...

The hydroconversion of asphaltenes into light hydrocarbons catalyzed by supported and free-standing non-noble metal nanoparticles was studied. The activity of Ni or Co immobilized on microspherical oxide carriers and Co nanoparticles dispersed in a h...

Reactions of copper(II) sulfate with 2,2′-bipyridine (bpy) and l-serine (l-Hser) were investigated using different solution-based and mechanochemical methods. Four new ternary coordination compounds were obtained by solution-based synthesis, an...

This study focusses on the spectroscopic observation of marbles, rubies and the transition zone between ruby and its hosted marble that may distinguish the origin of ruby. Samples of ruby-bearing marble were obtained from Afghanistan, Myanmar, and Pa...

Recently, two-dimensional materials have gained significant attention due to their outstanding properties such as high charge mobility, mechanical strength, and electrical characteristics. These materials are considered one of the most promising solu...

The deformation and damage mechanisms of a single crystal nickel-based superalloy containing 6.0%Re/5.0%Ru were studied through creep performance tests at 800 °C/860–880 MPa, microstructure and morphology observation, and dislocation config...

Solid-state electrolytes are widely anticipated to revitalize lithium-ion batteries with high energy density and safety. However, low ionic conductivity and high interfacial resistance at room temperature pose challenges for practical applications. T...

Here, we report the structural, optical, magnetic, and dielectric properties of La_0.67Sr_0.33Mn_1-x-yZn_xCo_yO₃ manganite with various x and y values (0.025 < x + y < 0.20). The pure and co-doped samples are called S1, S2, S3, S4, and S5, with (x +...

This study aimed to assess and evaluate the canal shaping ability of two different Ni-Ti rotary systems, Vortex Blue (VB) and TruNatomy (TN), using micro-computed tomography in extracted premolars. A total of 20 extracted bifurcated maxillary first p...

This study employs first-principles calculation methods to explore the characteristics of the TiB₂(0001)/L1₂-Al₃Zr(001) interface, including the atomic structure, adhesion work, interfacial energy, and electronic structure of various interface models...

The use of chiral organic ligands as linkers and metal ion nodes with specific coordination geometry is an effective strategy for creating homochiral structures with potential ferroelectric properties. Natural Cinchona alkaloids, e.g., quinine and ci...

Pearlitic steel rods are subjected to cold-drawing processes to produce pearlitic steel wires with true strains ranging from 0.81 to 2.18. Tensile tests are utilized to attain mechanical properties of cold-drawn pearlitic steel wires. TEM and XRD inv...

In order to gain insight into the unique characteristics of manufacturing large-scale products with intricate geometries, experimental nozzle-shaped samples were created using wire-feed electron beam additive technology. Bimetal samples were fabricat...

The formulation process for some drugs can be challenging, due to their unfavorable physical and mechanical properties and poor water solubility. Powder technology has made a significant impact in regard to the modification of the particles in active...

The paper deals with the evaluation of the quality of Cu-Al-AlMg3 structural transition joints (STJ) made by explosion welding proposed for the renovation of galvanizer hangers. The three-layer joint consisted of electrolytic copper with a thickness...

Duplex stainless-steel grade 2205 (2205 DSS) is the most widely used of the current duplex materials. The duplex steel alloy is characterized by high strength and high corrosion resistance through enhancing nitrogen and molybdenum contents. The activ...

Sucrose phosphorylase (SPase) is a member of the glycoside hydrolase family 13, catalyzing the reversible phosphorolysis of sucrose to produce α–glucose–1–phosphate and exhibiting transglycosylation activity toward multiple su...

Flexible supercapacitors (SCs), as promising energy storage devices, have shown great potential for both next-generation wearable electronics and addressing the global energy crisis. Conductive hydrogels (CHs) are suitable electrode materials for fle...

The optical properties and structural characterization of multicomponent silicate glasses of low Al₂O₃ and different Y₂O₃ concentrations have been studied. These glasses have also been crystallized to obtain glass–ceramic materials, and their p...

This paper is focused on the rolling finite element simulation and experimental study of 20CrNiMo/Incoloy 825 composite materials. Firstly, single-pass rolling finite element simulations of the composite materials were conducted. The effects of rolli...

The nanoporous copper (NPC)-copper oxides (Cu₂O/CuO)/reduced graphene oxide (rGO) composite structure was synthesized by combining the dealloying process of Cu₄₈Zr₄₇Al₅ amorphous ribbons with a microwave-assisted hydrothermal technique at a temperatu...

High-pressure high-temperature (HPHT) crystalline monosulfide solid solution (Mss) phases (Fe_xNi_1−xS, x = 0.90, 0.75, 0.50, 0.25), troilite (FeS I), and α-NiS of the Fe-Ni-S system were synthesized at 7 GPa and 900–1550 °C. The...

The structural features and luminescent properties of heterometallic Tb–Gd, Tb–La, and Tb–Y terephthalate metal–organic frameworks, namely (Tb_xM_1−x)₂(1,4-bdc)₃∙4H₂O (M = Gd, La, Y), were studied in detail in a wide...

Porous copper films used in current collectors have been shown to improve the stability of Li-ion batteries. They can be applied in Si-based photodiodes, sensors or as microradiators. Their fabrication, however, remains a challenge. In this work, we...

The presented article is about the axisymmetric deformation of an annular one-dimensional hexagonal piezoelectric quasicrystal actuator/sensor with different configurations, analyzed by the three-dimensional theory of piezoelectricity coupled with ph...

Monolayer nanosheets of zirconium phosphate in aqueous suspension exhibit short-range repulsion and long-range attraction, producing, at overall volume fractions larger than about half a percent, phase separation into higher-concentration liquid crys...

Two series of non-hydrogenated diamond-like carbon (DLC) films and molybdenum doped diamond-like carbon (Mo-DLC) films were grown on the silicon substrate using direct current magnetron sputtering. The influence of molybdenum doping (between 6.3 and...

Iron oxide nanoparticles (IONs) are extensively used in biomedical applications due to their unique magnetic properties. This study optimized ION synthesis via the co-precipitation method, exploring the impact of the reactant concentrations (Fe(II) a...

The unique properties of graphene have attracted the interest of researchers from various fields, and the discovery of graphene has sparked a revolution in materials science, specifically in the field of two-dimensional materials. However, graphene s...

Hydrogels represent multifarious functional materials due to their diverse ranges of applicability and physicochemical properties. The complex coacervation of polyacrylate and calcium ions or polyamines with phosphates has been uncovered to be a fasc...

With the progression of mankind and the development of technology, great strides have been made regarding the application of inorganic crystalline materials in a number of fields such as high-energy and nuclear physics, environmental and safety inspe...

To reduce the low-frequency noise inside automobiles, a lightweight plate-type locally resonant acoustic metamaterial (LRAM) is proposed. The design method for the low-frequency bending wave bandgap of the LRAM panel was derived. Prototype LRAM panel...