Crystals, Volume 15, Issue 6

The recovery of radiation damage induced by 231-MeV xenon ions with varying fluence (from 5 × 1011 to 2 × 1014 cm−2) in α-Al2O3 (corundum) single crystals has been studied by means of isochronal thermal annealing of radiation-...

Lanthanide-based metal–organic frameworks (Ln-MOFs) represent a key material in various optical applications. Thus, they offer the possibility of fine-tuning their functional properties by adjusting the composition, stoichiometry, and ligand na...

The synthesis and characterization of two novel redox-active MOFs/CPs based on 3d transition metal ions and 3,6-ditriazolyl-2,5-dihydroxybenzoquinone (trz2An) are reported herein. By combining trz2An with NiII and MnII ions via the hydrothermal metho...

Understanding and optimizing the relationship between critical processing parameters (rotational speed and dwell time) and the resulting weld performance is crucial for the effective application of friction stir spot welding (FSSW) in joining aluminu...

Proteins are inherently dynamic entities that rely on flexibility across multiple timescales to perform their biological functions. The surrounding environment plays a critical role in modulating protein dynamics by exerting plasticizing or stabilizi...

In this study, the effects of stearic acid coating concentration (0.85%, 1%, and 1.15% wt.) and storage duration (up to 30 days) on the flow properties of surface-modified micronized calcite powder were investigated to evaluate their implications for...

Structural symmetry significantly influences the fundamental characteristics of two-dimensional (2D) materials. In conventional transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs), the absence of in-plane symmetry introduces distinct optoelectronic behaviors. To...

Calcite (CaCO3), a widely used mineral in materials science and environmental engineering, exhibits excellent stability but has limited mechanical strength and a wide electronic band gap, restricting its broader functional applications. To address th...

We studied the influence of annealing on the magnetic properties and microstructure of ultrathin (metallic nucleus diameter ≈ 5 μm, total diameter ≈ 19 μm) Heusler-type NiMnGa glass-coated microwires prepared using the Taylor–...

Vertical bone defects can result in alveolar bone resorption, which may be addressed using composite grafts. A combination of demineralized bone matrix (DBM) and calcium hydroxide (Ca(OH)2) has potential as a bone substitute due to its biological and...