The selection of an appropriate slurry ingredient and its percentage ratio is a vital and necessary task for engineers in slurry pipe jacking operations. However, traditional bentonite grouting materials are difficult to degrade because of their sing...
Cementitious composites, including ferrocement and continuous fiber reinforced cement, are increasingly considered for building construction and repair. One alternative in processing of these composites is to infiltrate the reinforcement (continuous...
A binder plays a critical role in dispersion of coating liquids and the quality of coating. Poly(vinylidene fluoride) (PVDF) is widely used as a binder in cathode slurries; however, its role as a binder is still under debate. In this paper, we study...
Ceramic slurry wastes have a significant hazardous potential when dumped. Their recycling as raw material is a sustainable approach for the development of nature-friendly applications. The microstructure and mechanical properties play a key role in t...
The primary objective of well cementing is to achieve durable zonal isolation, thereby ensuring well integrity and safe long-term operation, which to a large extent depends on the proper design of the cement slurry formulation. In this context, parti...
Sandy soils are prone to engineering issues due to their high permeability and low cohesion in the natural environment. Therefore, eco-friendly reinforcement techniques are required for projects such as subgrade filling and soft soil foundation reinf...
This study synthesized polycarboxylate superplasticizer (PCE) with varying carboxyl densities and main chain degrees of polymerization. The structural parameters of PCE were characterized using gel permeation chromatography and infrared spectroscopy....
To improve the performance of recycled sand concrete (RSC), this study investigated the synergistic effects of the slurry-coating mixing method and Nano-SiO2 (NS). The strength, durability, and microstructure of concrete with different recycled sand...
The biggest challenge in semisolid processing of high-performance aluminum alloys is the narrow temperature processing windows of these alloys, and as a result, the preparation of qualified semisolid slurries is very important. High solid fraction sl...
The grouting technique is an important method in underground engineering that prevents water seepage and reinforces fractured rock mass. In this research, ultrafine cement-based grouting material, including ultrafine cement (UC), ultrafine fly ash (U...
The slurry aluminizing process is widely employed to enhance the oxidation and corrosion resistance of nickel-based superalloys used in high-temperature environments such as gas turbines and aerospace engines. This study investigates the effects of t...
This study investigates sedimentation dynamics and microstructural evolution of silty clay and mucky sediments from the immersed tube tunnel trench of the Shunde Tanzhou Waterway. Experiments examined different initial unit weights (11.5–12.6 k...
In this study, an enclosed cooling slope channel (ECSC) was used to produce a semi-solid slurry of the 7075 aluminum alloy. The effects of the pouring temperature and the rate of cooling water on the microstructure of the semi-solid slurry were studi...
In this work, based on the A356 alloy, a novel Al–Si–Mg–Cu–Fe–Sr alloy with good mechanical property and high thermal conductivity was developed. The semi-solid slurry of the alloy was prepared via the vibrating contraction inclined plate. The micros...
In this paper, the ultrasonic vibration treatment (UVT) technique was used to prepare a SnSbCu11-6 alloy semi-solid slurry, and the effects of ultrasonic power on its microstructure size, distribution and properties were studied. The results show tha...
Global urbanization has led to massive generation of high-water-content waste slurry, creating serious environmental challenges. Conventional treatment methods are costly and unsustainable, while cement-based foamed lightweight soils typically exhibi...
Changing the water-to-cement ratio is one of the major ways to develop cement slurry with different densities, which in turn will greatly affect the pore structure and mechanical properties of cement slurry. In the current study, the cement hydration...
High-entropy alloys (HEAs) have gained extensive attention due to their excellent properties and the related scientific value in the last decade. In this work, AlxCoCrFeNiTi0.5 HEA coatings (x: molar ratio, x = 1.0, 1.5, 2.0, and 2.5) were fabricated...
Semi-solid processing (SSP), including rheoforming and thixoforming, offers a promising opportunity to manufacture net-shaped parts with complex structure and excellent mechanical properties. Owing to its low cost and short process, rheoforming has b...
Kaolinite is able to assure the high binding affinity of the filler particles of raw ceramic bodies. It acts as a matrix that strongly holds the other constituents’ particles in a compact structure. The slurry samples were characterized by XRD,...
In this paper, the Si-20Cr-20Fe coating was prepared on MoNbTaTiW RHEA by a fused slurry method. The microstructural evolution and compositions of the silicide coating under high-temperature oxidation environment were studied. The results show that t...
As a widely used material in underground engineering, clay-cement slurry grouting is characterized by poor initial anti-seepage and filtration capacity, low strength of the resulting stone body, and a tendency to brittle failure. In this study, a nov...
The mixing process is the basis of the electrode microstructure, which defines key cell performance indicators. This work investigated the effects of varying the energy input within the mixing procedure on slurry rheology, coating behavior, mechanica...
Waste slurry, a major by-product of urban construction, is produced in rapidly increasing volumes each year. Dehydrated waste slurry has potential as a roadbed material; however, its performance in freeze–thaw environments, which can induce fro...
The high carbon emissions associated with cement-based materials in lightweight foamed soils have become a significant environmental concern. In addition to this applied problem, there is also a scientific challenge: current studies of carbon–m...
Fast-charging lithium-ion batteries require graphite anodes with low ionic transport resistance, yet systematic links between electrode manufacturing parameters and fast-charge performance remain scarce. This study shows that twin-screw extrusion (TS...
Porous poly(4-vinylpyridine) (P4VP) coatings were fabricated by electrostatic slurry spray deposition (ESSD) using solution and ethanol–water composite-slurry precursors. Thirty-four solvents were screened to examine the relationship between pr...
Lime stabilization is one of the main methods to achieve efficient treatment and resource utilization of waste slurry. This study investigated the compressibility and permeability of lime-stabilized slurry with different granular gradations based on...
As a widely used material in underground engineering, clay–cement slurry grouting is known for its initial poor anti-seepage and filtration capacity, the low strength of the resulting stone body, and its tendency towards brittle failure. To exp...
Al-7Si-0.5Mg aluminum alloy semi-solid slurry with good spherical grains was prepared by gas induced semi-solid process (GISS) and the effects of both holding time and medium alloy addition on the microstructure of the semi-solid slurry were investig...
Fly ash–cement composite backfill slurry, prepared by partially replacing cement with fly ash, has been demonstrated to effectively reduce the mine backfill costs and carbon emissions associated with cement production. However, the use of fly a...
The viscosity and microstructure of Li-ion battery slurries and the performance of the resulting electrodes have been shown to depend on the mixing protocol. This work applies rheology to understand the impact of shear during mixing and polymer molec...
A slurry’s rheological properties significantly affect flotation performance. Flotation variables—including mineral composition, slurry concentration, and ore particle size—influence these properties by altering the interaction forc...
In order to improve the gel quality of silver carp (Hypophthalmichthys molitrix) surimi, the texture and rheological properties and microstructure of silver carp surimi gel products were analyzed by adding Laminaria japonica (LJ), Undaria pinnatifida...
Semi-solid processing of aluminum alloys is a well-known manufacturing technique able to combine high production rates with parts quality, resulting in high performance and reasonable component costs. The advantages offered by semi-solid processing a...
The distribution homogeneity of grain size affects the fluidity of the semi-solid slurry, which in turn affects the properties of the casting. One key factor affecting grain size uniformity resides in the nucleation number, which has been studied tho...
The main aim of the investigation was to determine the impact of the content of nickel and the content of slurry on the nature of the microstructure and physical properties of the final products. In the study, six types of slurries were examined and...
The article presents the recipe for ultra-lightweight cement slurry for wellbore sealing. In ordinary lightweight cement slurries, the addition of microspheres and a large amount of water are used to maintain rheological parameters. This is a problem...
Gas migration through fresh and hardened cement slurry is an ongoing problem in the oil industry. In order to eliminate this unfavourable phenomenon, research is being conducted on new compositions of slurries for gas wells. The article presents the...
This study investigates the potential of waste marble slurry as a partial replacement for ordinary Portland cement, with particular emphases on the influence of the water-to-cement (w/c) ratio and the objectives of determining the effect of water con...
There are multiple routes to prepare semi-solid slurries with a globular microstructure for semi-solid forming. The variations in the microstructure of semi-solid slurries prepared using different routes may lead to significant differences in the flo...
The objective of this paper is to investigate the effect of calcium nitrite (CN) on improving the mechanical properties and microstructures of early-frozen cement paste. Cement pastes containing 1%, 1.5%, 2%, 2.5%, and 3% CN were prepared. One batch...
In this research, a direct-write 3D-printing method was utilized for the fabrication of inter-digitized solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs) using ceramic materials. The cathode electrode was fabricated using the LSCF (La0.6Sr0.2Fe0.8Co0.2O3-δ) slurr...
Rheo-forming is becoming the choice for production of high quality parts with diminished defects and fine integrity. In this paper, the novel self-inoculation rheo-diecasting (SIRD) process, in which semisolid slurry is produced by mixing two precurs...
This study used silicate cement as the base material and nano-silica, fly ash, and bentonite as the composite modification components. Through laboratory tests, the engineering characteristics and impermeability and drying shrinkage properties of the...
Pipeline conveying is a crucial method for realizing gangue slurry filling. In order to avoid the blockage of gangue slurry in pipeline conveying, it is necessary to clarify the deposition behavior of gangue particles in the pipeline. This paper anal...
Clay cement grout is frequently employed in geotechnical reinforcement projects. However, laboratory test revealed that clay cement slurry does not consolidate in a closed environment for an extended period of time, with cracks forming during the con...
Polycarboxylate superplasticizers BMC-L and BMC-S were utilized as modifiers in the formulation of novel cement-based grouting materials. Indoor tests were conducted on 32 groups of cement slurries, varying by water–cement ratio (0.5:1 and 0.6:...
New slurry cementation method was used to produce silicide and silicide-aluminide protective coatings on molybdenum alloy (TZM). The slurry cementation processes were carried out at a temperature of 1000 °C in different time intervals with the use of...
Wood surface decoration and protection has become a topic of public concern. In this paper, a temperature-sensitive and reversible thermochromic waterborne wood coating was prepared by using Chinese fir board as the base material and a waterborne woo...
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