This study describes the microstructural and chemical characteristics of luster glazes applied to white clay and chamotte clay bodies using scanning electron microscopy coupled with energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (SEM–EDS) and X-ray diffr...
Cu(I)-doped Sb2S3 powders were synthesized using the hot-injection method, with the aim of reducing crystalline particle size and tailoring their morphology to make them more spherical and better suited for spray deposition as an absorber layer in ph...
Aluminum powder with different C and C–Cu mixtures powders were fabricated by powder metallurgy, using high-energy mechanical milling as a pre-treatment of powders. To evaluate the combined effect of the C–Cu mixture and the process conditions, such...
This study investigates the presence of Technology-Critical Elements in the Trepça mine (Stan Tërg, Mitrovicë), representing the first assessment of their distribution within this mining district. Samples were collected in all ore bo...
In this study, fourteen sustainable concrete mixes containing metakaolin (MK) as supplementary cement material (SCM) and magnetized water (MW) as concrete mixing water were designed, prepared, tested, analyzed, and compared. The MK was used as a part...
Macroscopic properties of sandstone are commonly attributed to the degradation of its microstructure during heating treatment processes. However, few previous studies have focused on comprehensive observations on how the microstructure of sandstone c...
The present study aims to investigate the microstructural evolution and local mechanical properties of an AlFe18Si8Cr5Ni2 alloy processed via Powder Bed Fusion–Laser-Based Manufacturing (PBF-LB/M). Designed with a focus on sustainability, this...
In the current framework of sustainable development, stricter international regulations are shaping waste management practices, particularly in the construction sector—one of the main generators of waste. This study investigates the reuse of de...
For paleoenvironmental reconstruction, paleontologists prefer large, well-preserved fossils. Yet, such specimens are rare, and countless small fragments, though abundant, often go unused. These fragments lack visible internal structure, thus requirin...
The search for environmental preservation and conservation of natural resources gives rise to new concepts and viable technical solutions on the path to sustainable development. In this context, this study’s main objective is to analyse the influence...
In response to climate change, wood pellets have been increasingly utilized as a sustainable energy source. However, their growing utilization increases the production of wood pellet fly ash (WA) by-products, necessitating alternative recycling techn...
Multiphasic calcium phosphate (CaP) composites made of hydroxyapatite (HAp), α-tricalcium phosphate (α-TCP), or β-tricalcium phosphate (β-TCP) are promising for biomedical applications. In this paper, the changes in Raman spectr...
The microstructural and molecular-scale variations induced by laser irradiation treatment on human teeth enamel in comparison with synthetic hydroxyapatite (HAp) were examined through Raman microprobe spectroscopy as a function of irradiation power....
To understand the interrelationship between the microstructure and degradation behavior of poly(lactic acid) (PLA), single-walled carbon nanotubes (CNTs) were introduced into PLA as nucleating agents. The degradation behavior of PLA-CNT nanocomposite...
In the present study, the microstructural and statistical properties of unimplanted in comparison to argon ion-implanted tantalum-based thin film surface structures are investigated for potential application in microelectronic thin film substrates. I...
Reducing food waste is critical for sustainability. In the case of fish processing, more than sixty percent of by-products are generated as waste. Lizardfish (Saurida tumbil Bloch, 1795) is an economically important species for surimi production. To...
The article deals with the analysis of chromium layer grinding on a steel substrate, where this issue was addressed with regard to the requirements of the manufacturing sector, specifically in the aerospace industry. The experimental samples were chr...
In response to orogenic cycles, the ductile shear zone records a complex crustal deformation history. In this study, we conducted a microstructural analysis of two NW–SE trending ductile shear zones (Deokjeok Shear Zone (DSZ) and Soya Shear Zon...
Plaster is primarily used as a building material obtained by the calcination of gypsum. Its rapid setting time (time for the mixture to solidify) and the low quality of labor generate a large amount of nonused material. Due to its solubility in water...
Loess, characterized by high porosity, a loose structure, and weak cementation, is highly prone to deformation and cracking under thermal stress, which significantly affects the bearing capacity of foundations and the stability of underground enginee...
The influence of regular relief formation modes on the microhardness of the formed groove surface near the apex at the bottom of the groove has been studied. It has been established that the rate of plastic deformation, expressed as the feed rate of...
Understanding the limitations of cold-formed aluminum alloys in practice applications is essential, particularly due to the risk of substructural changes and a reduction in strength when exposed to elevated temperatures. In this study, the thermal st...
Sputtering of silicon in a He magnetron discharge (MS) has been reported as a bottom-up procedure to obtain He-charged silicon films (i.e., He nanobubbles encapsulated in a silicon matrix). The incorporation of heavier noble gases is demonstrated in...
The main objective of this study was to determine the impact of glass waste as a valuable additive in cement mortars. As part of this study, three mortars with different glass waste contents were designed with the addition of 10, 20, and 30% glass wa...
Temporary metal implants, made from materials like titanium (Ti) or stainless steel, can cause metabolic issues, raise toxicity levels within the body, and negatively impact the patient’s long-term health. This necessitates a subsequent operati...
The development of sustainable building materials and construction to decrease environmental pollution in both production and operational stages of the materials’ life cycle is appealing to great interest in the construction industries worldwid...
Clayey soils are treated with binding agents to improve their mechanical properties, as these soils are widely used in construction. The production of binding agents is an energy-intensive process and emits significant amounts of CO2. In addition, th...
Cement is one of the most valuable materials in today’s society, as it is used in most construction developments known to mankind. However, the energy intensive process and significant environmental impacts related to the production of Ordinary...
To optimize the Sabatier process, quaternary supported catalyst materials are synthesized and tested. The syntheses are performed by the industrially established, reproducible and automated methods of impregnation and sol–gel synthesis. The scr...
NMR analysis combined with statistical modeling offers a useful approach to investigate the microstructures of polymers. This article provides a selective review of the developments in both the NMR analysis of biobased polymers and the statistical mo...
Improving the operational parameters of machinery necessitates the use of materials with higher mechanical characteristics. Strength characteristics, particularly fracture toughness, are strongly linked to the material’s microstructure. This ar...
In this paper, the static and fatigue properties of a Cu-Ni-Sn alloy are investigated. Tensile tests, hardness tests and microstructural analyses using optical and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) were performed and two sets of fatigue tests, with...
Analyses in the present study focus on understanding the evolution of the tungsten microstructure under He/D irradiation. A fractal dimension analysis was utilized to characterize the structural pattern of the microstructure irradiated by both low (1...
Background: the clinical application of orthopedic or dental implants improves the quality of the lives of patients. However, the long-term use of implants may lead to implant loosening and related complications. The purpose of this study is to depos...
This paper addresses ballistic protection, which is an important element in the performance of any military equipment. Improving ballistic properties is a necessity for individual protection through the use of protective vests. In this study, plasma...
Wire arc additive manufacturing achieves high efficiency and low costs by using a melting wire for directional depositions. Thermal analyses and the finite element method have been applied to predict residual stress and the deformation of fabricated...
In the present study, the gas tungsten arc welding wire feed additive manufacturing process is simulated and its final microstructure predicted by microstructural modelling, which is validated by microstructural characterization. The Finite Element M...
Polyethylenes (PE) are the most commonly occurring ingredients for post-consumer recyclates (PCR). The structure–property relationships of different types of model PE-based blends are established using multiple thermo-rheological analyses. Alth...
This study examines the microstructural characteristics and corrosion resistance of super duplex stainless steel (SDSS) produced through laser powder bed fusion (LPBF). The analysis shows that the as-printed samples mainly exhibit a ferritic microstr...
A series of samples made of ductile iron GJS 400 was cast with different cooling rates, and their microstructural features were investigated. Quantitative metallography analyses compliant with ASTM E2567-16a and ASTM E112-13 standards were performed...
Electro sinter forging (ESF) represents an innovative manufacturing process dealing with high electrical currents. Classified in the category of electrical current assisted sintering (ECAS) processes, the main principle is that Joule heating is gener...
Berryteuthis magister shevtsovi is a new subspecies in the Japan Sea, and thus, little is known about its fisheries biology, especially age and population structure. Based on the 296 samples collected by the Chinese commercial jigging vessel in Decem...
In this paper, the problem of the stability of functionally graded thin plates with a microstructure is presented. To analyse this problem and take into consideration the effect of microstructure, tolerance modelling is used. The tolerance averaging...
Lightweight Fe-Mn-Al-C steels have low density, and high mechanical properties, which makes them a possibility for weight reduction in vehicles for road transport. In steel production, as-cast microstructure is an important parameter for further proc...
In this study, direct laser deposition (DLD) of nickel-based superalloy powders (Inconel 625) on structural steel (42CrMo4) was analysed. Cladding layers were produced by varying the main processing conditions: laser power, scanning speed, feed rate,...
Bearing elements under rolling contact fatigue (RCF) exhibit microstructural features, known as white etching bands (WEBs) and dark etching regions (DERs). The formation mechanism of these microstructural features has been questionable and therefore...
To address the issues of high cutting speeds and low surface precision during milling, this study investigates the effects of front and back cutting face microstructures on ball-end milling cutters processing 304 stainless steel. Firstly, a theoretic...
The commercial purity of VT1-0 titanium was processed by the rolling process and executed at elevated, room, and cryo-temperatures. These processings led to the formation of an ultrafine-grained microstructure, with the mean grain size at a nanometer...
The formation of the surface-near microstructure after a current interruption of CuCr contact materials in a vacuum interrupter is characterized by a fast heating and subsequently rapid solidification process. In the present article, we reveal and an...
This research focuses on analysing the 18Ni300 maraging steel produced through laser powder bed fusion. Specifically, it aims to examine the phase components using X-ray diffraction, the microstructure through scanning electron microscopy, and the ha...
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