Online prediction of key parameters (e.g., process indices) is essential in many industrial processes because online measurement is not available. Data-based modeling is widely used for parameter prediction. However, model mismatch usually occurs owi...
Lotus seeds represent a valuable botanical resource with dual roles in traditional food and medicinal applications. As the major constituent of lotus seeds, starch possesses unique physicochemical and multiscale structural characteristics that confer...
Under the global carbon-neutrality target, the technology of carbon capture, utilization, and storage-enhanced oil recovery (CCUS-EOR) faces a severe challenge of carbonation-induced degradation of oil-well cement in harsh downhole environments. Trad...
The increasing demand for higher energy density in lithium-ion batteries has driven significant interest in layered oxide cathode materials. However, their development is hindered by an inherent trade-off between structural stability and ion transpor...
Calcium sulphate whiskers (CSWs) are a family of one-dimensional calcium sulphate crystals with different hydration states, which can be generally expressed as CaSO4·nH2O, where n = 2, 0.5, or 0 for calcium sulphate dihydrate whiskers (DH-CSW)...
Wet–dry cycling triggers progressive degradation of the physical and mechanical properties of silt soils, severely compromising the long-term serviceability and structural safety of silt subgrade infrastructure. This study proposes a sustainabl...
In response to thermal failure risks in ultra-high voltage (UHV) bushing online monitoring devices and maintenance equipment—caused by high heat generation of electronic components and the intrinsically low thermal conductivity of conventional...
Due to the growing aging population of the world, and as a result of the increasing need for dental implants and prostheses, the use of titanium and its alloys as implant materials has spread rapidly. Although titanium and its alloys are considered t...
This study investigates multi-scale reinforcement of Ultra-High-Performance Concrete through targeted modifications of its mechanical and fracture-resistant properties via carbon microfibers and carbon nanotubes. The research employed comprehensive c...
Ion-conductive polyacrylamide (PAM) hydrogels hold great potential in flexible sensing applications. The pure PAM hydrogels exhibit low mechanical strength and cyclic performance. Hierarchical multi-scale bamboo macro-cellulose fiber and nano-cellulo...
To address the low mechanical performance and high carbon footprint associated with recycled aggregate concrete in structural applications, this experimental case study investigated the flexural behaviour of prestressed concrete beams incorporating 3...
Fiber–matrix interface engineering plays a decisive role in determining the mechanical performance of fiber-reinforced polymer composites (FRPCs). Despite extensive research on surface modification strategies, translating improvements in interf...
Rice and rice-derived products are staple foods worldwide, creating an urgent demand for green processing technologies that ensure safety, preserve quality, and extend shelf life. Ionizing irradiation, characterized by high efficiency, non-thermal pr...
Change detection plays a crucial role in remote sensing by identifying surface modifications between two sets of temporal remote sensing images. Recent advancements in deep learning techniques have yielded significant achievements in this field. Howe...
Electrocatalytic conversion of CO2 to high-energy-density multicarbon products (C2+) offers a sustainable route for renewable energy storage and carbon neutrality. Precisely modulating Cu-based catalysts to enhance C2+ selectivity remains challenging...
In view of the issues of missed and false detections encountered in small object detection for UAV remote sensing images, and the inadequacy of existing algorithms in terms of complexity and generalization ability, we propose a small object detection...
Intracranial aneurysm is a common clinical disease that seriously endangers the health of patients. In view of the shortcomings of existing intracranial aneurysm recognition methods in dealing with complex aneurysm morphologies, varying sizes, as wel...
The efficient dissipation of heat has emerged as a crucial concern for modern electronic devices, given the continuous increase in their power density and consumption. Thus, the utilization of thermally conductive but electrically insulating silicone...
The growing use of reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) in warm-mix asphalt (WMA) presents significant challenges when RAP originates from aged polymer-modified binder (PMB) pavements, where severe oxidation and polymer degradation lead to excessive stif...
Starch, an abundant and low-cost plant-based glucopolymer, has great potential to replace carbon-based polymers in various materials. In order to optimize its functional properties for bioplastics applications chemical groups need to be introduced on...
This study addresses the early-age brittleness and performance limitations of sustainable cement soil. While prior works optimized the baseline compressive strength using recycled sand and nanoclay, the multi-scale synergistic effects of fibers and n...
High internal phase emulsions (HIPEs), in which the dispersed water phase exceeds 70%, play a critical role in enhancing oil recovery through in situ permeability modification. However, their stability remains a major challenge due to frequent phase...
Organic field-effect transistors (OFETs) have emerged as a transformative platform for high-performance sensing technologies, yet their full potential can be realized only through coordinated performance optimization. This article provides a comprehe...
Mechanical forces are increasingly recognised as fundamental regulators of cellular function, complementing classical biochemical cues to direct development, tissue homeostasis, and disease progression. Cells detect external and internal forces via m...
This review critically examines the effects of moisture absorption on the mechanical and fatigue properties of natural fiber composites (NFCs), with a focus on tensile strength, elastic modulus, and long-term durability. Moisture uptake can cause red...
High-voltage equipment imposes increasingly stringent demands on polymeric insulating materials, particularly in terms of dielectric strength, space charge suppression, thermo-electrical stability, and interfacial reliability. Conventional polymers a...
Extreme environments such as low pressure, high temperature, and intense radiation pose severe challenges for humidity sensors, causing conventional hygroscopic materials to exhibit sluggish responses, drift, and instability. In response, recent rese...
Nanofluids have long been explored for enhancing heat transfer, with early studies focusing primarily on improved thermal conductivity. However, in spray and droplet cooling applications, recent research indicates that conductivity alone cannot fully...
Chinese lacquer, a historically significant bio-based coating, has garnered increasing attention in sustainable materials research due to its outstanding corrosion resistance, thermal stability, and environmental friendliness. Its curing process reli...
Hydrogen serves as a fundamental energy carrier essential for achieving global carbon neutrality, with long-distance pipeline transportation recognized as the most efficient approach for large-scale hydrogen delivery. Nevertheless, hydrogen embrittle...
Toughening modification of epoxy resin (EP) matrices is important for advancing high-performance fiber-reinforced composites. A promising strategy involves the use of multi-component additive systems. However, synergistic effects in such additive sys...
This review covers literature published up to June 2026. Detecting various water pollutants quickly and reliably remains a challenge. Boron-doped diamond (BDD) electrodes, particularly when fabricated as nanostructured thin films such as nanocones or...
High-temperature thermal insulation materials are crucial for fields such as aerospace, new energy vehicles, personal protection, and industrial production. Foams, honeycomb structures, and fibrous porous thermal insulation materials are traditional...
Prolonged water injection in unconsolidated sandstone reservoirs can induce pore rearrangement and modify flow pathways, thereby affecting reservoir performance. However, quantitative characterization of pore evolution in both temporal and spatial di...
With the rapid advancement of the Internet of Things (IoT), wearable electronics, and smart healthcare, traditional batteries face challenges in power supply, including leakage, added weight, limited capacity, and frequent recharging, making it difficu...
Incorporation of silicate ions in calcium phosphate ceramics (CPC) and modification of their multiscale architecture are two strategies for improving the vascularization of scaffolds for bone regenerative medicine. The response of endothelial cells,...
Water invasion has become a critical challenge during the late-stage development of gas reservoirs, particularly under harsh conditions characterized by high temperature, high salinity, and strong reservoir heterogeneity. Chemical water shutoff techn...
Accurate detection of surface defects in wind turbine blades is critical for condition monitoring and preventive maintenance of wind energy systems. Defects such as cracks, burns, deformation, and peeling are characterized by small dimensions, irregu...
Yangmai-13 (YM13) is a wheat cultivar with weak gluten fractions. In contrast, Zhenmai-168 (ZM168) is an elite wheat cultivar known for its strong gluten fractions and has been widely used in a number of breeding programs. However, the genetic mechan...
Materials offering high energy density are currently desired to meet the increasing demand for energy storage applications, such as pulsed power devices, electric vehicles, high-frequency inverters, and so on. Particularly, ceramic-based dielectric m...
Type IV hydrogen storage cylinders are pivotal for high-pressure hydrogen storage and transportation, offering advantages such as lightweight design, high hydrogen storage density, and cost efficiency. Polyamide 6 (PA6) has emerged as a promising lin...
To address the challenges of cotton cellulose materials being susceptible to environmental humidity and pollutant erosion, a strategy for constructing superhydrophobic functional coatings with biomimetic micro–nano composite structures was prop...
Alzheimer’s disease is driven by multiple molecular drivers, including the pathological behavior of two intrinsically disordered proteins, amyloid-β (Aβ) and tau, whose aggregation is regulated by sequence-encoded ensembles and liquid...
This study investigates the optimization of polyphenylene oxide (PPO) electrospinning for interlaminar toughening in composites, using sulfonation modification and physical blending with polylactic acid (PLA) and polystyrene (PS). Both strategies sho...
The identification of small land targets in remote sensing imagery has emerged as a significant research objective. Despite significant advancements in object detection strategies based on deep learning for visible remote sensing images, the performa...
Deep learning has significantly advanced the field of medical image segmentation. However, the complexity of network structures often leads to high computational demands, limiting their practical efficiency. To enhance the efficiency of image segment...
The synergistic gelation between xanthan gum (XG) and locust bean gum (LBG) is a classic phenomenon widely adopted for quality control of XG functionality; yet the regulatory roles of XG’s side chain groups—particularly glucuronic acid, w...
Permanent magnet synchronous motor (PMSM)-driven position servo systems in high-speed flight vehicles face severe challenges from extreme thermal environments, which induce significant parameter variations up to 25% (e.g., motor torque constant) and...
Microplastics are persistent contaminants in coastal wetlands, yet the mechanisms of their microbial transformation remain poorly understood. This study examined the interactions between a wetland sediment-derived microbial consortium and polyethylen...
Concrete structures increasingly face dynamic loading conditions, such as seismic events, vehicular traffic, and environmental vibrations, necessitating enhanced energy dissipation capabilities. The damping ratio, a critical parameter quantifying a m...
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