In the context of high-temperature working conditions, the surface of H13 alloy steel exhibits a propensity for high-temperature erosion and wear. The advent of laser cladding repair technology has led to significant advancements in the field of surf...
TiB/Ti composite coatings have been extensively studied for surface strengthening of titanium alloys because TiB and Ti exhibit similar density and thermal expansion coefficients, and the TiB/Ti interface can be coherent or semi-coherent. Despite dec...
In this study, the seismic response of the buried structure of a nuclear power plant (NPP) located on a non-bedrock site is investigated using a three-dimensional finite element model incorporating soil–structure interaction (SSI). Three distin...
Transition metal oxide SrCoOx (2.5 ≤ x ≤ 3.0) has attracted considerable attention owing to its reversible topotactic phase transition between the brownmillerite SrCoO2.5 phase (BM-SCO, an antiferromagnetic insulator) and the perovskite SrCoO3&...
Thermal barrier coatings (TBCs) require nondestructive inspection because cracking and interfacial separation can compromise thermal protection. This review critically examines active infrared thermography for defect detection and characterization in...
Functional membrane coatings enhance wastewater treatment by regulating interfacial transport, suppressing fouling, and introducing selective or reactive sites. However, their practical effectiveness depends on maintaining these functions during prol...
The state of a perovskite precursor ink is set by how its solvents coordinate the precursors, yet the roles of individual solvents in green mixtures remain poorly understood. We examine how 2-methoxyethanol (2Me) and 1,3-dimethyl-2-imidazolidinone (D...
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The present study examines the modification of Pinus sylvestris L. wood (PW) using a water-based boron–nitrogen–silica–PVA-CuO NPs flame-retardant (FR) system, and its effects on the flame retardancy, char structure and antibacteria...
Although the arc-PVD Ti–Cr–Mo–Ni–N coatings deposited on HG20, HS123 and HV420 carbide alloys and C80W1 tool steel have approximately similar elemental and phase compositions, they differ in morphology, macrostructure, and mac...
Retaining a lubricating, drug-delivering hydrogel on a load-supporting implant requires coordinated scaffold and interface design. We developed an osteochondral-inspired poly(ether ether ketone) (PEEK)/hydrogel bilayer by continuous 3D printing and s...
A simple, fluorine-free strategy is proposed for engineering rose petal effect superhydrophobic aluminum surfaces through controlled electrochemical surface evolution. Unlike conventional fabrication methods based on aggressive chemical etching or lo...
The development of flexible, high-performance electrochemical sensors for continuous and on-site monitoring of cholesterol is critical for advancing cardiovascular health diagnostics and personalized medicine. Here, we present a flexible MnO2-modifie...
To address the safety of buried oil pipelines in mountainous areas subjected to rockfall impact, this study investigates API X65 steel pipelines containing pre-existing constrained dent defects. A three-dimensional coupled rockfall–soil–p...
Constructing protective coatings that simultaneously combine anti-icing and corrosion-resistant properties is of great significance for applications such as power facilities. In this study, methyltriethoxysilane (MTES) was used as the film-forming ma...
Understanding the interfacial biological response of superhydrophobic surfaces is critical for their safe deployment in sanitary and clinical environments. This study investigates the substrate-driven cytocompatibility of superhydrophobic silica nano...
To address the trade-off among thermal conductivity, thermal stability, and flexibility of silicone rubber (SR) composites, a bioinspired dual-surface modification strategy was proposed to functionalize Ti3AlC2 MAX phase fillers with tannic acid (TA)...
Photocatalytic fog seal technology for asphalt pavement suffers from unclear photocatalyst selection criteria, incomplete testing and evaluation systems, and poorly understood efficacy enhancement mechanisms. This review systematically examines the m...
Resin infiltration of root cementum requires optimal surface preparation; however, traditional protocols using hydrochloric acid raise some concerns about potential cementum degradation. In this in vitro study the physicochemical and morphological im...
Galvanic corrosion between 42CrMo steel and 410 stainless steel in low-conductivity Yangtze River freshwater was investigated using electrochemical measurements and secondary current distribution modeling. Experimental polarization data were used to...
This study investigates a sustainable alkali-activated cementitious system incorporating high-volume desulfurization gypsum (DG) with fly ash (FA) and ground granulated blast-furnace slag (GGBFS) as co-precursors. The reaction mechanism, mechanical p...
In this study, pomelo peel waste was utilized as the raw material to extract flavonoids, which were subsequently microencapsulated with β-cyclodextrin (β-CD) and incorporated into a corn starch/konjac glucomannan composite film matrix, aimi...
In this work, porous coatings were obtained by Co electrodeposition on Ni, followed by Al deposition and anodic dissolution in a NaCl–KCl–AlF3 melt at 750, 825 and 900 °C. The same Co-coated Ni precursor, applied potentials and 3600 s...
Prussian Blue Analogues (PBAs) are among the most promising cathode materials for sodium-ion batteries; however, their electrochemical behaviour strongly depends on the composition and local coordination environment of transition-metal sites. In this...
To balance machining efficiency and surface quality in the electrical discharge machining (EDM) of 304 stainless steel, this study investigates the effects of peak current, pulse duration, and pulse interval on material removal rate (MRR) and surface...
In this study, a dual-crosslinked Ca2+-SA/LMCP hydrogel network with both elasticity and toughness was constructed via Ca2+ crosslinking of low-methoxyl citrus pectin (LMCP) and sodium alginate (SA). Cellulose Nanofiber (CNF) was then incorporated as...
To address the prominent drawbacks including massive raw material consumption and high carbon emissions associated with virgin plastic manufacturing, as well as the low utilization efficiency of waste plastics and rice husk agricultural residues, in...
Copper tailings are generated in large quantities, and their efficient utilization remains challenging because of their complex mineralogical composition and relatively low reactivity. This study investigated the feasibility of partially replacing ce...
Bolt self-loosening under transverse vibration is governed by frictional contact and accumulated interfacial slip. In this study, transverse vibration tests were performed on M8 bolted joints under different initial preloads, displacement amplitudes,...
This study investigates the corrosion protection of amorphous hydrogenated diamond-like carbon (DLC) films over C90300 bronze alloy (Cu-Sn-Zn) in chloride-rich environments. To overcome poor adhesion between copper and carbon, we used an amorphous hy...
Compared with natural aggregate concrete, the creep behavior of recycled aggregate concrete (RAC) is a key technical bottleneck restricting its engineering application. Owing to the coupled effects of multiple key factors related to recycled aggregat...
Oyster-shell waste represents an abundant biogenic calcium carbonate resource with potential for conversion into functional marine coatings. This study investigates a waterborne acrylic coating incorporating oyster-shell powder thermally treated at 6...
The oxidation behavior of a MoSi2/WSi2/NbSi2 compound coating prepared on a Nb-Si-based alloy through a two-step method upon oxidation at 1250 °C was investigated, and its possible failure mechanism after long-term oxidation was also discussed. I...
To mitigate the adverse effects of the high-water absorption characteristic of ceramsite sand on the properties of ceramsite sand engineering cementitious composites (CS-ECC) and clarify the mechanism of hydrophobic treatment, this study used solid p...
Molecular dynamics (MD) simulations are performed to investigate the collision dynamics of two water nanodroplets impinging from opposite directions on a solid fiber. The present work mainly focuses on the effects of some important characteristic par...
Atmospheric plasma-sprayed FeCrAl coatings possess heterogeneous lamellar structures whose characterization is important for interpreting friction and wear. This study compared four as-sprayed FeCrAl coatings produced at nominal powder feed rates of...
Composite layers consisting of a metal matrix reinforced with tungsten carbide particles provide very high resistance to abrasive wear. However, tungsten carbide particles are exposed to the intense effect of the heat source during surfacing, which l...
Owing to its distinctive advantages, roll-to-roll flexographic printing has been widely used for food packaging, newspapers, and magazine production. In recent decades, this mass-production technique has also been utilized for printing electrodes on...
To meet the demand for edible packaging materials that possess both pH-responsive properties and antibacterial performance in the field of meat preservation, this study developed an edible GSP-TEO-SA film using sodium alginate (SA) as the film-formin...
Transition from the superconducting (S) to the normal (N) state in YBCO thin films (S-N switching) induced by nanosecond current pulses has been studied extensively. Still, the properties of the moving S-N border during N zone propagation have not ye...
Machining chatter acts as a major obstacle in milling operations, which degrades surface finish quality, accelerates tool wear, and restricts production efficiency. Reliable stability prediction is therefore fundamental to chatter suppression and rat...
This paper analyzes the results of electroless nickel plating on mineral-filled PBT (polybutylene terephthalate). The beneficial effects of the etching solution on the PBT surface are investigated under two different chemical conditions. The composit...
Halide perovskite solar cells (PSCs) combine strong optical absorption, composition-tunable bandgaps, and efficient charge transport, yet their performance and operational stability remain acutely sensitive to the quality of constituent films and bur...
Hot-dip galvanizing (HDG) protects steel against corrosion, but its influence on heating during fire exposure remains uncertain. This study combines reference-normalized FTIR measurements for five surface conditions with indicative furnace tests for...
Magnetoluminescent nanomaterials (MLNPs) integrate magnetic and luminescent components for imaging, delivery, and externally controlled interventions. For bone regeneration, their proposed value lies in combining monitoring with magnetic guidance or...
There are some problems in the transition zone of an asymmetric bifurcated tunnel with a super-large cross-section, such as a sudden change in section size and asymmetric unloading, which can easily cause problems such as uneven stress and deformatio...
In this study, a three-dimensional thermo-mechanical coupled finite element framework for orthogonal cutting with coated tools was established in ABAQUS/Explicit. The framework incorporated the Johnson-Cook constitutive model and a temperature-depend...
Research into the application of protective titanium beryllide coatings in thermonuclear devices and high-temperature structures is currently of great interest. However, the harsh operating environments of thermonuclear devices impose severe thermal...
Icing on wind turbine blades affects power-generation efficiency. Therefore, it is crucial to provide ice protection for wind turbine blades. This paper investigates how ambient temperature and liquid water content affect the formation and downstream...
Underground mining operations require the preparation of access, development, and production workings to enable the extraction of mineral resources. These excavations serve several functions, among which the transportation of personnel, machinery, ma...
