Four styrene butadiene rubber (SBR) compounds were prepared to investigate the influence of the plasticizer polarity on the mechanical stability of the filler network using simultaneous mechanical and dielectric analysis. One compound was prepared wi...
Bamboo contains abundant hydrophilic components such as hemicellulose which result in poor interfacial compatibility with epoxy resin and, consequently, limit its application in bamboo–epoxy composite packaging materials. In this study, we subj...
The bamboo fiber-based composite (BFBC) has high-performce in terms of mechanical properties and dimensional stability. In this study, BFBCs were prepared with different hot-pressing temperatures (150 °C, 160 °C, 170 °C, 180 °C, 190 °C, and 200 °C) a...
The power transformer is a critical primary device in the power grid, and the verification of its winding mechanical stability is of paramount importance in ensuring the safe and stable operation of the power grid. In the conventional numerical calcu...
Pressure significantly influences lithium (Li) deposition behavior. Although previous studies investigating the influence of pressure on Li deposition have often overlooked the impact of mechanical spacer pressure within the cell, this work specifica...
The dynamic characteristics of the complex relationship among the sealing system, excitation, and response have a considerable impact on the operational reliability of hydrodynamic mechanical seals, which is a critical issue in the field of sealing t...
Recent work has demonstrated how the size of an animal can affect neural control strategies, showing that passive viscoelastic limb properties have a significant role in determining limb movements in small animals but are less important in large anim...
Microstructural stability is one of the utmost important requirements for metallic materials in engineering applications, particularly at high temperatures. The paper shows how Mechanical Spectroscopy (MS) (i.e., damping and dynamic modulus measureme...
Recent research has shown that Cu atoms can incorporate into the L12−Al3Sc precipitates in Al-Cu-Sc alloys, forming Al3−xCuxSc compounds that serve as effective hydrogen traps. Nevertheless, the Cu-induced modifications to the stability a...
Metallic ore deposits are generally formed through magmatic intrusions, followed by metamorphism. The geological structures in such regions are often complex, with mechanical parameters exhibiting significant variability. These characteristics dictat...
3,4-Dinitrofurazanfuroxan (DNTF) is characterized by its high energy, high detonation velocity, strong explosive power, and small critical diameter for detonation. However, its practical application is limited by poor thermal stability and mechanical...
Flexible organic ferroelectric field-effect transistors (Fe-FETs) have attracted attention for next-generation memory applications. A fundamental understanding of the electrical properties and mechanical stability of transistors is a prerequisite to...
In order to comprehensively improve the strength, toughness, flame retardancy, smoke suppression, and thermal stability of polypropylene (PP), layered double hydroxide (LDH) Ni0.2Mg2.8Al–LDH was synthesized by a coprecipitation method coupled with th...
This study proposes a mechanical model for evaluating the stability of thickened structural walls (TSWs) under complex local loading conditions. The model allows for the calculation of stress distribution and yielding status of TSWs based on the Druc...
In this study, the compressive test and four-point flexural test were carried out to explore the water stability as well as mechanical properties of high ductility magnesium phosphate cement-based composites (HDMC). The effects of ambient curing age...
The mechanical response of geomembranes in hydraulic structures is strongly influenced by temperature variations, which alter both material stiffness and interface shear strength behavior. This study develops a non-linear, temperature-dependent tensi...
Resin composites have become the preferred choice for chairside provisional dental restorations. However, these materials may undergo discoloration, changes in surface roughness, and mechanical properties with aging in the oral cavity, compromising t...
Fast-growing poplar wood has the bottleneck problems of inferior mechanical strength and poor dimensional stability. In this study, the wood was modified by combined treatments of pre-compression and post-vacuum-thermo modification to improve its mec...
In high-altitude cold regions, significant diurnal and seasonal temperature variations intensify freeze-thaw damage to rocks, critically impacting slope stability. This study examines a Xinjiang mine slope to assess freeze-thaw effects through labora...
For the electro-mechanical hybrid braking system, which is composed of electric brake and general friction brake, the models of electric braking force, total braking force and the utilization adhesion coefficient for front and rear axles were establi...
Octavinyl polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane (POSS) can be used to improve the thermal stability of silicone rubber (SR). However, POSS nanoparticles tend to agglomerate in SR matrix, negatively affecting the reinforcement role of POSS for SR, and...
Poly (ε-caprolactone) (PCL) and chitosan (CS) are widely used as biodegradable and biocompatible polymers with desirable properties for tissue engineering applications. Composite membranes (CS–PCL) with various blend ratios (CS:PCL, w/w) of 0:100, 5:...
Currently, the mechanical performances of polylactic acid (PLA) samples prepared using the fused filament fabrication (FFF) technique are relatively poor. Hence, the carbon fiber (CF) is used to improve the thermal stability and mechanical property o...
A series of Cu-Zr nanocrystalline alloy films with varying Zr contents were fabricated via magnetron co-sputtering technology. The effect of Zr content on the microstructure and mechanical properties of the alloy films was investigated, and the stren...
The temperature-dependent microstructure evolution and corresponding mechanical stability of retained austenite in medium-Mn transformation induced plasticity (TRIP) 0.17C-3.1Mn-1.6Al type steel obtained by thermomechanical processing was investigate...
Self-curing poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) remains widely used for provisional restorations and denture bases; however, its limited mechanical strength and susceptibility to water-related degradation restrict long-term performance. This study inves...
The effect of thermal cycling treatments on the thermal stability and mechanical properties of a Ti48Zr20Nb12Cu5Be15 bulk metallic glass composite (BMGC) has been investigated. Results show that moderate thermal cycles in a temperature range of −196...
The structural stability of high-entropy alloys (HEAs) is closely related to their mechanical properties. The precise control of the component content is a key step toward understanding their structural stability and further determining their mechani...
The microstructure, hardness evolution, and thermal stability of mechanically alloyed (MA-ed) nanocrystalline Cu–10 wt %Nb solid solution during heat treatment were examined using X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmiss...
The temperature-dependent microstructural evolution and corresponding mechanical stability of retained austenite in medium-C TRIP-assisted 0.43C-1.45Mn-0.98Si-1Al-0.033Nb-0.01Ti steel obtained by thermomechanical processing was investigated using sta...
The incorporation of antimicrobial additives into 3D-printed denture base resins is a promising strategy for reducing denture stomatitis, but the mechanical consequences and temporal stability of such modifications remain poorly characterized. This i...
Eucalyptus kraft pulping represents an important source for the production of lignin-containing cellulose nanofibrils (LCNF); however, the influence of controlled residual lignin levels on fibrillation energy demand and suspension stability remains p...
The increasing use of recycled polypropylene (rPP) in technical and outdoor applications requires strategies to limit photo-oxidative degradation while maintaining adequate performance after reprocessing. In this work, the photo-oxidative stability o...
Given the increasingly prominent contradiction between the supply of and demand for wood, the abundant resource of bamboo can be a good substitute. Bamboo scrimber can effectively improve the utilization rate of bamboo and has good mechanical propert...
This study addresses the production of 3D printing filament by extrusion from acrylonitrile butadiene styrene blends containing virgin and recycled material. The effect of recycled acrylonitrile butadiene styrene content on selected quality indicator...
The composition design of asphalt mixtures plays a pivotal role in determining pavement performance and durability. To improve skeleton stability, paving uniformity, and mechanical strength, this research proposes a three-dimensional optimization fra...
Sanicro 25 austenitic heat-resistant steel is expected to be used in superheaters and reheaters for ultra-supercritical power plants above 600 °C due to its excellent structural stability and high temperature mechanical properties. In this paper,...
Offshore saline aquifer CO2 sequestration relies heavily on the sealing integrity and mechanical stability of mudstone caprocks, yet their responses to supercritical CO2 (scCO2) remain inadequately constrained for marine geological settings. Here, we...
Ni-based single crystal (SX) superalloy with low specific weight is vital for developing aero engines with a high strength-to-weight ratio. Based on an alloy system with 3 wt.% Re but without W, namely Ni-Co-Cr-Mo-Ta-Re-Al-Ti, a specific weight below...
A novel composite composed of lignocellulose (LC), glutaraldehyde crosslinked chitosan (GC) and multiwalled carbon nanotube (MWCNT) was fabricated by the hot-pressing process. The effect of the additional GC and MWCNT on the mechanical strength, dime...
Hybrid corrugated sandwich (HCS) plates have become a promising candidate for novel thermal protection systems (TPS) due to their multi-functionality of load bearing and thermal protection. For hypersonic vehicles, the novel TPS that performs some st...
The utilization of bio-fiber materials in building components has become imperative for improving sustainability, controlling global warming, addressing environmental concerns, and enhancing concrete properties. This study is part of a wide-range inv...
In this paper, based on the density functional theory, through thermodynamic and mechanical stability criteria, the crystal cell model of intermetallic compounds with vacancy and anti-site point defects is constructed and the lattice constant, format...
In this work, the effect of partial to complete Al substitution of Si on the microstructure, retained austenite (RA) stability, and mechanical properties of cold-rolled TRIP-aided steels was investigated. Four experimental TRIP-aided steels (Fe-0.2C-...
It is of great significance to study the mechanical properties of rock fracture for the stability of rock engineering projects. The mechanical properties, including the normal compression and shear properties of rock fracture, are studied by a series...
Al-based intermetallic compounds possess excellent mechanical and thermal properties, making them promising candidates for high-temperature structural applications. In this study, the structural stability, mechanical properties, and electronic charac...
The influence of thermal cycling (TC) with a large number of cycles on the microstructure, the parameters of martensitic transformations (MTs), and the mechanical properties of a Ti-50.8 at.% Ni shape-memory alloy in coarse-grained (CG) and ultrafine...
Superhydrophobic coating with applicable transmittance was synthesized by simple UV-curable method which was likely suitable for large-scale production. The super-hydrophobicity was derived from the component containing modified polyhedral oligomeric...
Cellulose is an important part of transformer insulation paper. Thermal aging of cellulose occurs in long-term operation of transformers, which deteriorates the mechanical properties and thermal stability of cellulose, resulting in a decrease in the...
Graphene-based nanocomposite films (NCFs) are in high demand due to their superior photoelectric and thermal properties, but their stability and mechanical properties form a bottleneck. Herein, a facile approach was used to prepare nacre-mimetic NCFs...
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