Defect annihilation of the IGZO/SiO2 layer is of great importance to enhancing the bias stress stabilities of bottom-gate coplanar thin-film transistors (TFTs). The effects of annealing temperatures (Ta) on the structure of the IGZO/SiO2 layer and th...
In this communication, the single element version of the fractional Maxwell model (single-FMM or Scott–Blair model) is adopted to quantify the observed behavior of the linear interfacial dilational viscoelasticity. This mathematical tool is app...
Quantum wells and barriers with precise thicknesses and abrupt composition changes at their interfaces are critical for obtaining the desired emission wavelength from quantum cascade laser devices. High-resolution X-ray diffraction and transmission e...
An increase in temperature typically leads to a decrease in the interfacial tension of a water/oil interface. The addition of surfactants to the system can complicate the situation significantly, i.e., the interfacial tension can increase or decrease...
In this communication, the single-element version of the fractional Maxwell model (single FMM) is adopted to quantify the observed behaviour of the interfacial dilational viscoelasticity. This mathematical tool is applied to the results obtained by t...
Capillary pressure experiments are performed in microgravity conditions on board the International Space Station to quantify the dynamic interfacial behavior of mixed adsorption layers of TTAB and C13DMPO at the water/hexane interface. While the non-...
In many modern technologies, surface-active compounds, such as surfactants, polymers, proteins, particles and their mixtures, are essential components. They change the dynamic and equilibrium properties of the inherent interfaces, which is mostly vis...
For specialized applications, it is incumbent to develop new materials that enable manufacturers to develop new processes and designs. For better fuel economy, structural integrity, and lightweight applications, the development of bimetallic steel/al...
Solder joints in thermally uncontrolled microelectronic assemblies have to be exposed to extreme temperature environments during deep space exploration. In this study, extreme temperature thermal shock test from −196 °C to 150 °C was performed on qua...
This study investigates the formation, physicochemical properties, and interfacial behavior of interpolyelectrolyte complexes (IPECs) composed of chitosan (CS) and sodium alginate (ALG) in aqueous media at pH 4.5. Using a combination of turbidity, &z...
To elucidate the impact mechanism of the interfacial characteristics of Calcium Silicate Hydrate gel (CSH)–Montmorillonite (MMT) at the nanoscale on the strength of cement-stabilized montmorillonite soil, this paper begins by examining the inte...
Tremendous discrepancies in the positive enthalpy of mixing and the coefficient of thermal expansion emerge between the copper alloy and the gray cast iron, accounting for numerous pores and cracks in the interfacial region during the metallurgical b...
Ultrafine bubbles (UFBs) have been proposed as interfacial agents that modulate colloidal interactions, yet their role in early-stage flocculation remains insufficiently quantified. Using amidine latex (AL) as a cationic model colloid under controlle...
This study proposes a Sn58Bi/SAC305 layered composite solder designed for low-temperature applications. By alternating high-melting SAC305 and low-melting Sn58Bi layers, the composite achieves a liquidus temperature of ~180 °C, comparable to trad...
Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) is extensively employed in applications ranging from flexible electronics to microfluidics due to its elasticity, transparency, and biocompatibility. However, enhancing interfacial adhesion and tensile properties remains a...
The formation and evolution of microstructures at the Ni/Fe interface in dissimilar metal weld (DMW) between ferritic steel and austenitic stainless steel were investigated. Layered martensitic structures were noted at the nickel-based weld metal/12C...
Hardfacing layers on mild steel substrates were successfully manufactured using a plasma transferred arc welding (PTAW) process to combine tungsten carbide powder and binder metal. Three morphological types of tungsten carbide powder were employed: s...
With the rapid iteration of microsystem integrated technology, the miniaturization of electronic devices requires packaging materials with higher reliability. In this work, the microstructure evolution and mechanical properties of novel epoxy composi...
The selective separation of small molecules at the sub-nanometer scale has broad application prospects in the field, such as energy, catalysis, and separation. Conventional polymeric membrane materials (e.g., nanofiltration membranes) for sub-nanomet...
Studying the electrogravimetric behavior of Mg/Fe-layered double hydroxide (LDH) nanoparticles with an electrochemical quartz crystal microbalance demonstrates its pseudocapacitance properties of mix cation and anion exchanger. The electrochemical co...
Fully biobased polylactide (PLA)/polyamide-11 (PA11) blends were prepared by melt mixing with an elastomer intermediate phase to address the low elasticity and brittleness of PLA blends. The incorporation of a biobased elastomer made of poly(butylene...
Thin-film composite mixed matrix membranes (CMMMs) were fabricated using interfacial polymerization to achieve high permeance and selectivity for CO2 separation. This study revealed the role of substrate properties on performance, which are not typic...
In structures manufactured using 3D concrete printing, cracks can easily propagate along the interface between printed layers. Therefore, it was necessary to determine the interlayer bond strength. In this study, direct shear and tensile tests were p...
In order to improve the electromagnetic wave absorbing performance of carbon fiber cloth at low frequency and reduce the secondary pollution caused by the shielding mechanism, a flexible sandwich composite was designed by a physical mixing coating pr...
For the all-solution-processed organic light-emitting diode (OLED), manufacturing the cathode and lowering the work function of the cathode are the main problems limiting their commercialization. This paper reports a two-substrate bonding technology...
The interface crack of a slab track is a fracture of mixed-mode that experiences a complex loading–unloading–reloading process. A reasonable simulation of the interaction between the layers of slab tracks is the key to studying the interf...
Mixtures of anionic sodium oleate (NaOl) and nonionic ethoxylated or alkoxylated surfactants improve the selective separation of magnesite particles from mineral ores during the process of flotation. Apart from triggering the hydrophobicity of magnes...
Electromigration is one of the most important research issues affecting the reliability of solder joints. Current-induced Joule heating affects the electromigration behavior of solder joints. Solder joints with different cross-sectional areas were de...
The interfacial interaction between asphalt binder and mineral aggregate makes different components have different diffusion behavior. It influences the performance of interface and consequently that of the mix. In this research, the models of four a...
Polyetheretherketone (PEEK)/polyetherimide (PEI) blends (50/50, v/v) keeping the crystal phase of PEEK have been manufactured by alternate PEEK/PEI layer stacking. This strategy avoided the complete miscibility of both polymers, keeping layers of PEE...
The interfacial bonding process and mechanical properties of AISI (American Iron and Steel Institute) stainless steel/Q235A carbon steel were investigated by deformation bonding, heat preservation, and tensile tests. The results reveal that the defor...
The spin-to-charge conversion in Permalloy (Py)/Cu/Bi2Se3 is tunable by changing the Cu layer thickness. The conversion rate was studied using the spin pumping technique. The inverse Edelstein effect (IEE) length λIEE is found to increase up t...
In this work, nanocomposite membranes based on graphene and polylactide were evaluated for mechanical properties and biocompatibility. Single-layer graphene (SLG), graphene nanosheets (GNS), and poly L-lactic acid (PLLA) were prepared through layer-b...
The solution-processed and conductive MoO3–PEDOT:PSS (Mo–PPSS) composite layer in a MoO3/Au/MoO3–PEDOT:PSS (MoAu/Mo–PPSS) multilayer electrode in ITO-free organic solar cells (OSCs) was optimized in terms of electrical conduct...
Dependence of the initiation values of the Strain Energy Release Rate, GCi, on the orientation of the reinforcement direction α relative to the delamination front was investigated for two laminates of different interfacial ply arrangements. In...
Hysteresis in perovskite solar cells is a notorious issue limiting its development in stability, reproducibility and efficiency. Ions’ migration coupled with charges’ recombination are indispensable factors to generate the hysteretic curv...
The influence of stacking sequence and resin rich (polyester veil cloth) layers, which were used to improve the adhesion between carbon fiber/epoxy (CFRP) and aluminum layers (AL), on the uniaxial tensile response of carbon fiber reinforced aluminum...
A double-channel transmission line impedance model was applied to the study of supercapacitors to investigate the charge transport characteristics in the ionic and electronic conductors forming the electrode/solution interface. The macro homogeneous...
This study presents the first quantitative comparison of catastrophic phase inversion behavior of water-in-oil emulsions stabilized by nanocrystalline cellulose (NCC) and molecular surfactants with different headgroup charge types: anionic (sodium do...
Terminally hydroxylated polypropylene (PP) synthesized by a chain transfer method was grafted to graphene oxide (GO) at the chain end. Thus obtained PP-modified GO (PP-GO) was melt mixed with PP without the use of a compatibilizer to prepare PP/GO na...
This study investigates the influence of heavy-layer thickness on shock-accelerated interfacial instabilities in single-mode stratifications using high-order discontinuous Galerkin simulations at a fixed shock Mach number (Ms=1.22). By systematically...
Although 3D-printed concrete (3DPC) offers advantages such as faster construction, reduced labour costs, and minimized material waste, concerns remain about its long-term durability. This review examines these challenges by assessing how the unique l...
A pure Ni interlayer with a thickness of 0.1 mm was introduced between high-strength interstitial free steel and Al–Mg–Si alloy, which were friction stir lap welded, producing an excellent welded joint. The interface layer consisted of a γ-Ni solid s...
Many polymer/surfactant formulations involve a trapped kinetic state that provides some beneficial character to the formulation. However, the vast majority of studies on formulations focus on equilibrium states. Here, nanoscale structures present at...
In this paper, the microstructure of Ag nano paste joint was investigated in pressure-less sintering conditions, and the influence of the microstructure on the joint’s reliability was studied. Firstly, silver nanoparticles (Ag NPs) were synthes...
The performance and lifetime of the flexible asphalt pavement are mainly dependent on the interfacial bond strength between layer courses. To enhance the bond between layers, adhesive materials, such as tack coats, are used. The tack coat itself is a...
An attempt was made, using computational methods, to understand whether the intermolecular interactions in the dimers of molybdenum dichalcogenides MoCh2 (Ch = chalcogen, element of group 16, especially S, Se and Te) and similar mixed-chalcogenide de...
Water purification and water desalination via membrane technology are generally deemed as reliable supplementaries for abundant potable water. Electrospun nanofiber-based membranes (ENMs), benefitting from characteristics such as a higher specific su...
In this study, two-mm-thick dual-phase LA103Z Mg-Li and 6061 Al alloys, known for their application in lightweight structural designs, were joined using dynamic support friction stir lap welding (DSFSLW). The microstructural evolution and mechanical...
The substitution of mineral aggregates with crumb rubber (CR) from waste end-of-life tires (ELTs) in the asphalt concretes, has been considered a sustainable paving industry approach. The rubber has been used to construct pavements with proven enhanc...
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