2025 August - 119 articles
Ice accretion on critical transportation infrastructure presents serious operational risks and economic challenges, highlighting the need for sustainable anti-icing solutions. This study develops a strong PDMS-based composite coating on aluminum by i...
To investigate the effect of laser cleaning on the chromium plating of steel tyre moulds, a solid-state laser with an average power of 500 W was used as the cleaning light source. By varying the energy density and the number of pulses applied to the...
Slurry-based additive manufacturing (AM) enables the fabrication of dense and complex ceramic components through the layer-by-layer deposition of high-solid-content slurries. However, the reliable formation of uniform, defect-free slurry layers remai...
To address the issues of numerous influencing factors on material quality, difficulty in determining the optimal mix proportion, and the need to clarify the formation mechanism when foam concrete is used as an internal mold for prefabricated componen...
Plasma nitriding is a thermo-chemical treatment widely used to improve the tribological properties of austenitic stainless steel, due to the formation of an expanded austenite layer, which presents increased hardness. Although low-temperature plasma...
To ensure the mechanical performance of gas turbine hollow blades under high-temperature conditions, the application of aluminide high-temperature protective coatings on the inner gas flow channel surfaces of hollow blades via chemical vapor depositi...
Metal nitride coatings have been considered as a promising approach to improve the performance of metal bipolar plates for proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs). In this study, NbNx coatings with three different ratios of N2/Ar (1:2, 1:1 and 3...
This study addresses the need for efficient photoelectric materials by fabricating Indium-doped tin sulfide (SnS-In)/titanium dioxide (TiO2) heterostructure thin films via radio frequency (RF) magnetron sputtering. We systematically investigated the...
Sustainable production and material recycling as well as minimising energy input are the most important challenges of modern production engineering. Despite the accelerating development of incremental shaping technologies, machining is still an indis...
Current research on foamed lightweight soil primarily focuses on mechanical properties and durability, with few studies addressing its hydraulic characteristics and internal pore structure in road reconstruction applications. However, the material&rs...
Grain boundary segmentation in scanning electron microscope (SEM) images of pure copper presents substantial challenges for traditional image processing methods, including constrained segmentation precision and difficulties in identifying elongated g...
Nosocomial infections caused by Candida albicans pose serious challenges to healthcare systems due to their persistence on medical surfaces and resistance to conventional disinfectants. This study evaluates antifungal properties of SnO2 doped with si...
Boron oxide is introduced into slag as a flux, significantly lowering the liquidus temperature; however, this advantage is accompanied by several undesirable consequences. This study aims to evaluate the impact of boron oxide addition on the wetting...
Commercial hydrophobic membranes encounter severe problems such as membrane wetting and membrane fouling under extreme conditions, which affect membrane separation performance. To enhance the anti-fouling abilities of hydrophobic membranes, a composi...
M50 steel is widely used in the manufacturing of high-end bearing components for aero-engine shafts, where an excellent surface performance is required to withstand harsh service conditions. In this study, plasma carburizing at different temperatures...
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While many studies on fused filament fabrication (FFF)-printed polymers focus on ultimate tensile strength or failure analysis, the elastic region of the stress–strain curve is frequently overlooked. However, in most engineering applications, c...
In the field of structural engineering, accurate identification of modal damping ratio is the key to structural dynamic response analysis. In order to accurately identify the modal damping ratio of the structure, this study proposes a method to ident...
This paper discusses the potential of adding a self-made super-early-strength agent to produce quick-setting, quick-hardening, and high-strength concrete. A super-early-strength agent is prepared by mixing triethanolamine (TEA), aluminum sulfate (Al2...
This study explores the influence of significant manufacturing parameters, i.e., peak current density and frequency, on the oxide coatings’ micromechanical and sclerometric properties. The parameter levels were determined using a full experimen...
This study reports the preparation of benzalkonium chloride-modified montmorillonite (MMT-1227) via a wet chemical method and systematically investigates its structural characteristics and antimicrobial/antifungal properties. The modified montmorillo...
In the present paper, the interaction between metal oxide nanoparticles and carbon materials was studied, and the results showed a synergetic effect, leading to an improvement in the properties of the obtained hybrid composites. The In2O3 NPs were pr...
Ti-Mo-N coatings were deposited on GCr15 bearing steel using arc ion plating. The effect of deposition bias on the coating microstructure, mechanical properties, tribological behavior, and electrochemical corrosion resistance was systematically inves...
The occurrence of the welding heat-affected zone in Q420C steel may lead to a reduction in the toughness of the welded joint and disruption of high strength-toughness combination of Q420C. This study investigates the microstructure and mechanical pro...
To investigate how sand erosion impacts the anti-icing performance of wind turbine blade surfaces, this study experimentally examines the individual and interactive effects of four key factors—the freezing temperature, separation temperature, s...
To overcome poor catalyst recovery and inefficient mass transfer in photocatalytic water treatment, this study presents novel Triply Periodic Minimal Surface (TPMS) photocatalytic reactors (PCRs) fabricated via Stereolithography (SLA) 3D printing. Fi...
Newly developed hygrosensitive poly(vinyl alcohol) derivatives comprising grafted poly(N,N-dimethylacrylamide) chains of varied length and graft density are presented. The optical, sensing, and hydration properties of these copolymer thin films prepa...
The dynamic response in propane atmospheres at different voltages was investigated for samples made from powders of the semiconductor oxide CoSb2O6 synthesized using the microwave-assisted colloidal method. Powders of the compound calcined at 700 &de...
A novel self-healing brass powder/waterborne acrylic decorative coating for wooden substrates was developed, in which γ-methacryloxypropyltrimethoxysilane (KH570)-modified brass powder (with a coupling agent concentration of 6% and reaction sol...
Quantum cascade lasers (QCLs) are important laser sources in the mid-infrared band. Among them, single-mode quantum cascade lasers show significant advantages in key performance such as output wavelength stability and narrow linewidth. These lasers h...
By incorporating microcapsules with self-healing properties into the coating, a self-healing coating can be obtained, which can repair cracks or damage. In this study, chitosan–sodium tripolyphosphate-coated tung oil microcapsules 1# and 2# wit...
Titanium and its alloys are widely used in orthopedics because of their excellent mechanical properties and biocompatibility; however, their bioinert surface results in sluggish osseointegration and renders implants susceptible to bacterial infection...
In this work, polypropylene (PP) melt-blown nonwoven fabric was used as a raw material, which was plasma-treated and grafted with HBP/Ag nanoparticle (NP) solution. The surface wettability, surface morphology, and surface element composition after th...
Epoxy asphalt is a superior polymer-modified asphalt material; however, significant differences in physicochemical properties, such as solubility parameters and dielectric constants, between epoxy resin and asphalt have led to compatibility issues th...
Internal conductive defects in composite insulators severely degrade their insulation performance and are considered concealed defects, posing a significant threat to the safe and stable operation of the power grid. Focusing on this issue, this study...
Carbon dioxide capture, utilization, and storage for enhanced oil recovery (CCUS-EOR) represents an effective strategy for reducing CO2 emissions while improving oil recovery efficiency. However, harsh environmental conditions during the process can...
A key issue with lead-cooled fast reactors is the corrosion vulnerability of fuel cladding and core components, which will endanger the structural materials’ integrity and the operational safety of the reactor system. The FeCrAlTi-ODS (Oxide Di...
In the present work, the influence of technological parameters of detonation sputtering, in particular the degree of barrel filling, on the properties of chromium oxide (Cr2O3) coatings was investigated. Coatings were obtained under different sputter...
With rising global temperatures, roads in the permafrost regions of the Qinghai–Tibet Plateau are exhibiting issues such as subsidence, water accumulation alongside the roads and in their foundations, and ongoing permafrost degradation. Among t...
This study investigates the critical influence of oxidation temperature on the intrinsic characteristics and surface properties of thermally oxidized Zr2.5Nb alloy. The resulting oxide layers were characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM),...
Near-nozzle atomization characteristics in air-assisted spraying were investigated through a novel 3D transient model integrating Volume-of-Fluid and Large Eddy Simulation (VOF-DPM) methods, with experimental validation of droplet distributions (Malv...
Pine wood has a natural, rustic, and environmentally friendly style and is used in a large number of applications in the furniture industry. However, its soft and porous texture makes it susceptible to bacteria, mould, and other micro-organisms. Pine...
Microbiologically influenced corrosion (MIC) represents a critical challenge to the integrity of pipelines, piping, and metal structures in offshore environments, directly affecting the safety and operational costs of companies in the energy sector....
Transparent coatings with superwetting properties (superhydrophilicity or superhydrophobicity) have broad application prospects. Usually, most studies have been carried out separately on superhydrophobic coatings or superhydrophilic coatings. In our...
Recent updates to European Union directives on drinking water have extended safety limits to hot water, increasing the need to assess materials commonly used in water storage systems, such as porcelain enamel. This study investigates the interaction...
This study investigated a 100% waste-derived material system, using bottom ash (BA) and recycled concrete aggregate (RCA) for sustainable pavement base applications. This innovative approach diverts both construction and power plant waste from landfi...
This study introduces a real-time acoustic emission (AE) monitoring system for the micro-milling of fluorine-doped tin oxide (FTO) thin films, a critical transparent conductive oxide (TCO) material. The system uses AE sensors to capture high-frequenc...
Ni/B4C/TiC coating was prepared using laser cladding technology with 45 steel as substrate material. The effects of different scanning speeds on phase composition, microstructure, microhardness, and tribological properties were investigated. It was f...
Biofouling presents a major challenge for maritime industries, leading to the widespread use of copper-based biocidal coatings that, while effective, release harmful substances into marine environments. Biocide-free alternatives, such as silicone-bas...
To mitigate the high residual stress inherent in single-layer diamond-like carbon (DLC) films, we fabricate alternating soft/hard multilayer DLC thick films using a cage-type hollow cathode plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition (PECVD) system. Th...
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