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Colloidal bonds are realized by sol–gel technology. The binder system of the refractory castable belongs to the Al₂O₃–SiO₂ binary diagram. Mullite is the most thermally stable mineral in this system. This work was motivated by an attempt...

This study aimed to comprehensively investigate the properties of a binder based on high-calcium fly ash and silica fume with a complex additive consisting of calcium nitrate and magnesium chloride. The strength characteristics, the characteristics o...

Fiber-reinforced cemented tailings backfill (FTB) has been widely adopted in underground mining operations as an effective solution for mitigating the brittleness of cemented tailings backfill (CTB) and ensuring compatibility with deep mining environ...

Binders, or tackifiers, have become widespread in the production of new composite materials by liquid composite molding (LCM) techniques due to their ability to stabilize preforms during laying-up and impregnation, as well as to improve fracture toug...

In recycled asphalt mixtures, the RAP binder often becomes stiff and brittle due to aging, making it difficult to achieve a complete integration with the added virgin binder, which could provide a negative impact on the long-term performance of the r...

This paper covers the design of binder formulations and technology for low-energy building materials based on alkaline aluminosilicate binders developed for special uses. The microstructure of the binders was investigated using scanning electron and...

This review presents first, rather succinctly, what are the important points to look out for when preparing good wood composites, the main types of wood composites manufactured industrially, and the mainly oil-derived wood composite adhesives and bin...

In this paper, a method for optimizing the mixing ratio of filler coke and binder for high-strength carbon–carbon composites is proposed. Particle size distribution, specific surface area, and true density were analyzed to characterize the fill...

Energetic composite materials (ECMs) are the basic materials of polymer binder explosives and composite solid propellants, which are mainly composed of explosive crystals and binders. During the manufacturing, storage and use of ECMs, the bonding sur...

This research was motivated by the urgent need to address resource shortages and high energy costs in concrete production by replacing an energy-intensive traditional curing method with a new, more sustainable solution. By exploring solar heat treatm...

In this article, composite binders based on industrial waste—phosphogypsum, granular phosphoric slag, and burnt barium carbonate tailings––are investigated. It was found that the optimal composition (65% slag, 20% phosphogypsum, 15%...

Carbon/carbon (C/C) composites are conventionally manufactured by liquid-phase impregnation (LPI), in which the binder pitches and phenolic resins are impregnated into the composites, and by chemical vapor infiltration (CVI). However, CVI has certain...

Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) masking is a 3D printing technique that can produce soft magnetic composite parts to high resolution and complexity for robotics and energy electronics applications. This additive manufacturing technique has the potential...

This experimental study was focused on the application of an alternative binder based on MgO, and the variation of its components by the combination of two MgO products obtained by the calcinations of natural magnesite, siliceous materials (river san...

Cf/C-SiC composites have become the preferred material for high-temperature load-bearing applications because of their low density, high strength, and excellent thermal-physical properties. Due to the composite’s poor sintering performance, the...

This paper discusses the historical use of natural stone for various purposes and highlights the substantial waste generated by quarries and stone processing plants in modern industrialized production. These waste materials are typically categorized...

The objective of this study is to demonstrate the feasibility of producing SiC–aluminum composites by the binder jetting 3D printing of SiC preforms and spontaneous infiltration by aluminum. SiC preforms fabricated using binder jetting 3D print...

With the increasing traffic loading and changing climatic conditions, there is a need to use novel superior performing pavement materials such as high-modulus asphalt binders and asphalt mixtures to mitigate field distress such as rutting, cracking,...

Carbon fiber paper (CFP) is one of the most important units of gas diffusion layer (GDL) in proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs). The binder used in the wet-laid technique has a significant effect on the properties of CFP. In this work, the p...

Assessing the binder performance of thermal characterization is critical for quality control. This is pertinent for recovered binders from mixtures, which may not be in adequate quantities to evaluate their performance, particularly in mixtures conta...

Gallium (Ga)-based liquid metal (LM) composites, particularly those based on eutectic gallium–indium (EGaIn) and related alloys, have emerged as a promising materials platform for soft and deformable energy storage owing to their unique combina...

Thermal insulation bio-composites made of plant origin by-products as bio-aggregates are one of the ways to decrease the impact of the building and construction sector on CO₂ emissions. In this study, three bio-aggregates were analysed for their pote...

This study prepared an alkali-activated soda residue (SR)-blast furnace slag (BFS) composite binder by adding a large amount of SR to the alkali-activated material system. Considering many factors, such as the Na₂O content, ratio of SR to BFS and the...

This study investigates the effect of phase change materials (PCM) on the properties of modified potato starch binders and hemp shive-based bio-composites, emphasizing their potential for sustainable construction applications. PCM-modified binders ha...

Waste cooking oil (WCO) was investigated as a waste-derived reactive precursor for a cured organic binder in highly mineral-filled composites containing turmeric. Ten formulations selected from a broader experimental screening were prepared from WCO,...

The performance enhancement achieved through polymer modification depends on both the chemical composition of the base asphalt binder and the intrinsic characteristics of the modifying polymer. This study investigated the combined influence of asphal...

Binder jetting has the potential to revolutionize the way we produce medicine. However, tablets produced by binder jetting technology can be quite fragile and hard to handle. In this study, the printing process and ink composition were examined to op...

As the power and voltage of electric vehicles increase, the thermal stability of battery components, such as busbars, becomes critical. This study proposes a method for inorganic thermal insulation and insulating coating using alumina–silica hy...

Coke breeze, a solid waste generated during coke production, transportation and utilization, possesses physicochemical properties akin to metallurgical coke except for its finer particle size. Recycling this material offers an effective route to cons...

The mechanical stability of aqueous binder and conductive composites (BCC) is the basis of the long-term service of composite electrodes in advanced secondary batteries. To evaluate the stress evolution of BCC in composite electrodes during electroch...

This study systematically investigates the effects of infiltration temperature (800 and 1000 °C) and magnesium (Mg) content (0, 5, and 10 wt.%) on the density, morphology, and chemical composition of silicon carbide/aluminum-magnesium (SiC/Al&nda...

Silicon carbide–aluminum (SiC–Al) composites offer high hardness, wear resistance, thermal stability, and strength-to-weight ratio, making them suitable for advanced engineering applications. Fabricating these composites via powder metall...

The growing demand for sustainable building materials has boosted research on plant-based composite materials, including hemp shives bound with biodegradable binders. This study investigates the enhancement of potato-starch-based binders with sodium...

The utilization of waste materials like bio-binders and fine aggregates in construction is crucial for achieving environmentally sustainable building practices. By reusing these materials, we can significantly reduce waste production and preserve pre...

This study presents a multi-index performance approach that moves beyond the conventional reliance on compressive strength, offering a more holistic evaluation of nano-silica-enhanced binders in resource-efficient alkali-activated composites. Based o...

Silicon-based materials offer exceptional theoretical capacity for lithium-ion batteries (LIBs), but their practical application remains severely hindered by large volume expansion, low electrical conductivity, and unstable solid electrolyte interpha...

Cemented carbides are highly resistant to abrasion, erosion and sliding wear and are frequently used in drilling and cutting tool operations. In the present investigation, different submicrometric (0.8 µm) WC (tungsten carbide)-based composites...

This study presents a multi-index performance system that is systematically used to assess the binder synergy and fly ash reactivity of eco-sustainable cementitious composite (ESCC) using the Strength Activity Index (SAI) as a reference in line with...

3D printing technology has recently been highlighted as an innovative manufacturing process. Among various 3D printing methods, binder jetting (BJ) 3D printing is particularly known as technology used to produce the complex sand mold quickly for a ca...

Metallic oxides are considered promising candidates for supercapacitors owing to their inherent pseudocapacitive behavior and superior electrochemical properties. In this work, NiCo₂O₄, CuCo₂O₄, and CuCo₂O₄@NiCo₂O₄ composite electrodes are synthesize...

This study developed a composite rejuvenator comprising recycled polyethylene wax (PREW), waste cooking oil (WCO), and epoxidized soybean oil (ESO) activated by the tertiary amine catalyst BDMA to improve the intermediate-temperature rejuvenation of...

This paper investigated the influence of titanium carbide (TiC) content on the processing, microstructure, mechanical and tribological properties of Inconel 718/TiC composites produced by binder jetting additive manufacturing. It was found that incre...

Laboratory-simulated aging fails to fully replicate the complex aging behavior of asphalt binder under actual environmental conditions. This study aims to preliminarily investigate and analyze the differences between natural aging and PAV aging of as...

The interfacial bonding capacity between cement emulsified asphalt composite binder (CEACB) and reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) plays a critical role in improving the pavement performance of cold recycled asphalt emulsion mixtures (CRAEMs). This stu...

There is a growing interest in the construction sector in the use of sustainable binders as an alternative to ordinary Portland cement, the production of which is highly impacting on the environment, due to high carbon dioxide emissions and energy co...

This study investigates the development of a fully rubberized fine-aggregate engineered geopolymer composite (R-EGC) by replacing quartz sand with waste rubber particles (RPs). The influence of the rubber aggregate-to-binder mass ratio (A/B) on the p...

The applications of Nd-Fe-B-based magnets are experiencing significant diversification to achieve efficiency and miniaturization in different technologies. Metal injection molding (MIM) provides new opportunities to manufacture Nd-Fe-B magnets with h...

In this paper, the effect of TiC particle size on the microstructure and mechanical properties of an Inconel 718/TiC composite material fabricated using binder jetting additive manufacturing was investigated. Vacuum sintering, hot isostatic pressing...

Mastic asphalt (MA) has been particularly popular in recent years for bridge pavements due to many advantages such as easy application, good waterproofing properties, and high durability. However, the drawback of mastic asphalt in comparison to other...

In this study, the effect of the polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) binder solvent composition on the electrical properties of sintered 0.98BaTiO₃-0.02(Ba_0.5Ca_0.5)SiO₃ ceramics doped with x wt.% Dy₂O₃ (0.0 ≤ x ≤ 0.3) was investigated. In the absence of the PVA...