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The effect of a tryptic hydrolysis as well as the effect of ionic strength (0–0.4 M NaCl) was investigated on the oil/water interfacial properties of soluble pea protein hydrolysate (SPPH) at neutral pH and room temperature (20 ± 0.01 &d...

Multi-scale “rigid-soft” material coating has been an effective strategy for enhancing the interfacial shear strength (IFSS) of carbon fibers (CFs), which is one of the key themes in composite research. In this study, a soft material, chi...

The pouring time interval is the decisive factor of dual-liquid casting for bimetallic productions. Traditionally, the pouring time interval is fully determined by the operator’s experience and on-site observation. Thus, the quality of bimetall...

One of the most popular micromechanical techniques of determining the local interfacial shear strength (local IFSS, τ_d) between a fiber and a matrix is the single fiber pull-out test. The τ_d values are calculated from the characteristic force...

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...

In the monolithic precast concrete shear-wall structure, the bonding property of cast-in-situ joints to precast concrete walls is important to ensure the entire structural performance. Aiming to the vertical joint of precast concrete walls, an experi...

In this study, the interfacial structure and abnormal long-term increase of tensile strength in the interfacial intermetallic compounds (IMCs) between SnAg3Cu0.5 solder and Cu substrates during isothermal aging were investigated. After reflow solderi...

Graphene nanowalls (GNWs) with different sizes (i.e., length and height) were grown directly on the surface of individual carbon fibers (CFs) using a radio frequency plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition (RF-PECVD) technique. The size was control...

This study improved homemade apparatus for characterizing the interfacial shear strength (IFSS) of carbon-fiber-reinforced polyphenylene sulfide (PPS/CF) composites. The upgraded generation II experimental device includes a newly developed experiment...

Although fiber–matrix interfacial strengths, which affect the mechanical properties of fiber-reinforced plastics (FRPs), are considered to be determined by complex factors, few studies have systematically evaluated the relationship between the...

This article deals with the potential to reduce the amount of the residual stresses in the diamond films on cemented carbide inserts for improving their effective interfacial fatigue strength and thus their wear resistance. In this context, nano-crys...

The toughening modification of epoxy resin has received widespread attention. The addition of the second-phase resin has a good toughening effect on epoxy resin. In order to investigate the effect of the second-phase resin on the interphase of compos...

Interfacial bonding strength between the substrate and its coating is one of the important indexes affecting the service life of parts. To reduce the manufacturing cost, a mathematical model can be established to quantitatively describe the microscop...

To explore the influence of annealing temperatures on the interfacial structure and peeling strength of Cu/Al clad sheets with a 304 stainless steel foil interlayer, an intermediate annealing treatment was performed at temperatures of 450 °C, 550...

Short fiber-reinforced thermoplastic polymers (SFRTPs) are commonly used in various molding methods due to their high specific elasticity and strength. To evaluate the interfacial strength, several determination methods have been proposed, including...

In order to investigate the interfacial bonding properties of high-strength steel stainless wire mesh-reinforced ECC (HSSWM-ECC) and concrete, a finite element model was established for two types of interfaces based on experimental research. The resu...

Continuous glass fiber-reinforced polypropylene composites produced by using hybrid yarns show reduced fiber-to-matrix adhesion in comparison to their thermosetting counterparts. Their consolidation involves no curing, and the chemical reactions are...

Upcycling recycled carbon fibers recovered from waste carbon composites can reduce the price of carbon fibers while improving disposal-related environmental problems. This study assessed and characterized recycled carbon fibers subjected to sizing tr...

The ceramic-metal interface is present in various material structures and devices that are vulnerable to failures, like cracking, which are typically due to their incompatible properties, e.g., thermal expansion mismatch. In failure of these multilay...

This study explores the enhancement of mechanical properties in cotton yarn-reinforced poly(lactic acid) (PLA) biocomposites, aimed at providing a sustainable alternative to petroleum-based plastics. The primary challenge addressed is the low interfa...

TiB₂/316L stainless steel composites were prepared by selective laser melting (SLM), and the adhesion work, interface energy and electronic structure of TiB₂/γ-Fe interface in TiB₂/316L stainless steel composites were investigated to explore the hete...

Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) are nanometer-sized structures that can be used to reinforce cement matrices. The extent to which the mechanical properties are improved depends on the interfacial characteristics of the resulting materials, that is, on the in...

Carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastics (CFRTPs) are expected to be used for the structural parts of automobiles and aircraft due to their mechanical properties, such as high specific stiffness, high specific strength, short molding times and high rec...

Testing methodologies to accurately quantify interfacial shear strength (IFSS) are essential in order to understand fiber-matrix adhesion. While testing methods at a microscale (single filament fragmentation test—SFFT) and macroscale (Short Bea...

Reinforced concrete structures are subjected to frequent maintenance and repairs due to steel reinforcement corrosion. Fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) laminates are widely used for retrofitting beams, columns, joints, and slabs. This study investigate...

The current work presents a comparative study of hybrid models that use support vector machines (SVMs) and meta-heuristic optimization algorithms (MOAs) to predict the ultimate interfacial bond strength (IBS) capacity of fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP...

Aramid fibers (AFs) with their high Young′s modulus and tenacity are easy to degrade seriously with ultraviolet (UV) radiation that leads to reduction in their performance, causing premature failure and limiting their outdoor end use. Herein, w...

The strength of the interphase between the reinforcements and the matrix has a major role in the mechanical properties of natural fiber reinforced polyolefin composites. The creation of strong interphases is hindered by the hydrophobic and hydrophili...

This in vitro study evaluated the shear bond strength (SBS) of four CAD/CAM (Computer aided design/Computer aided manufacturing) polymer-based indirect composites bonded to dentin and microhybrid composite substrates using two resin cements. Gradia P...

Molecular dynamics (MD) simulations are invoked to simulate the diffusion process and microstructural evolution at the solid–liquid, cast-rolled Al–Cu interfaces. K-Means clustering algorithm is used to identify the formation and composit...

In this paper, two kinds of Be/2024Al composites were prepared by the pressure infiltration method using two different beryllium powders as reinforcements and 2024Al as a matrix. The effect of interfacial strength on the mechanical behavior of Be/202...

In response to the issue of weak laser connection strength between 304 stainless steel and the carbon fiber-reinforced polymer PCCF30, this study proposes the addition of a polyethylene terephthalate (PET) intermediate layer between 304 stainless ste...

The aim of this paper is to evaluate the Mode II interfacial fracture toughness and interfacial shear strength of Typha spp. fiber/PLLA and Typha spp. fiber/epoxy composite by using a double shear stress method with 3 fibers model composite. The surf...

The main goal of this work was the evaluation of the interfacial strength of the carbon fibres/aluminium matrix interface dependently on the utilised composite fabrication method, namely high pressure die casting and gas pressure infiltration. In add...

Sn-Mg alloys are potential Pb-free solder options. However, their mechanical strength and interfacial characteristics with electronic substrates remain barely understood. This study focuses on the interfacial heat transfer aspects, microstructure, an...

Wood–plastic composites (WPC) with good mechanical and physical properties are desirable products for manufacturers and customers, and interfacial bond strength is one of the most critical factors affecting WPC performance. To verify that a hig...

As a promising alternative to traditional prepreg, carbon fiber/poly(ether ether ketone) (CF/PEEK) hybrid composites have attracted wide public interest for their flexibility and conformability. However, modification methods focused on the hybrid pre...

The interfacial and functional properties of water-soluble protein (WP) from honeybee pupa are highly sensitive to environmental conditions, which govern its applicability in food systems. This study investigated the effects of pH (3–11), ionic...

In this work, a characterization study of the interfacial interaction between different types of graphene nanoplatelets and an epoxy matrix is computationally performed. To quantify the discrete mutual graphene–epoxy “interfacial interact...

Carbon nanotube (CNT)-reinforced metal matrix composites (MMCs) face the problems of dispersion and interfacial wetting with regard to the matrix. A synergetic method of spray pyrolysis (SP) and flake powder metallurgy (FPM) is used in this paper to...

Fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) has several benefits, in addition to excellent tensile strength and low self-weight, including corrosion resistance, high durability, and easy construction, making it among the most optimum options for concrete structur...

Sustainable development is a major issue confronting society today. Cement, a major constituent of concrete, is a key component of any infrastructure development. The major drawback of cement production is that it involves the emission of CO₂, the pr...

A reduced carbon footprint and longer service life of structures are major aspects of circular economy with respect to civil engineering. The aim of the research was to evaluate the interfacial bond properties between a deteriorated normal strength c...

Al/Cu dissimilar joining is a key technology for reducing the weight and cost of electrical components. In this study, the dissimilar friction stir lap welding (FSLW) of a Ni-containing Al alloy to pure Cu was performed, and the effects of the additi...

To date, breakdown voltage is an underlying risk to the epoxy-based electrical high voltage (HV) equipment. To improve the breakdown strength of epoxy resin and to explore the formation of charge traps, in this study, two types of polyhedral oligomer...

This study aims at investigating the effect of post-deposition solution treatment and ageing (STA) on improving the interfacial adhesion strength in cold spray (CS) Ti6Al4V coatings deposited on Ti6Al4V substrates, measured by the adhesive-free colla...

For the engineering structure in case of fire, a fire hydrant is generally used for extinguishing the fire. This paper presents an experimental investigation on interfacial bond behavior of high-strength concrete-filled steel tube (HSCFST) after expo...

Alkanes are important building blocks of organics, polymers and biomolecules. The conditions that lead to ordering of alkanes at interfaces, and whether interfacial ordering of the molecules leads to heterogeneous crystal nucleation of alkanes or sur...

The efficacy of full lightweight ceramsite concrete as a restorative material has been widely acknowledged, given its light weight, strength, and durability. However, the extent of its performance in repairing existing or old concrete remains uncerta...

This study presents a detailed analysis of various machine learning models for predicting the interfacial bond strength of fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) concrete, including multiple linear regression, Multigene Genetic Programming (MGGP), an ensembl...