We review recent developments in structural stability as applied to key topics in general relativity. For a nonlinear dynamical system arising from the Einstein equations by a symmetry reduction, bifurcation theory fully characterizes the set of all...
To date, scholars’ research on the stability behavior of the arch structure mainly focuses on solid–web section arches, steel tubular truss arches and concrete-filled steel tubular arches, but the stability behavior of the novel spatial g...
Soil structural stability is fundamentally linked to soil functionality and sustainable productivity. Rheological properties describe the deformation and flow behavior of soil under external stress, playing a crucial role in understanding soil struct...
The stability of RNA is a critical factor in determining its functionality and degradation in the cell. In recent years, it has been shown that the stability of RNA depends on a complex interaction of external and internal factors. External condition...
The instability of polymeric membranes with nano- and micro-sized apertures has been regarded as one of the main reasons behind realizing ultra-thin membranes with apertures. As is well known, when the thickness of the membrane gets thinner or the ap...
Research Highlights: Using a long-term dataset on temperate forests in South Korea, we established the interrelationships between tree species and structural diversity and forest productivity and stability, and identified a strong, positive effect of...
DNA-encapsulated Silver Nanoclusters (DNA/AgNCs) based sensors have gained increasing attention in past years due to their diverse applications in bioimaging, biosensing, and enzymatic assays. Given the potential of DNA/AgNCs for practical applicatio...
The most commonly used objective function in structural optimization is weight minimization. Nodal displacements, compliance, the first natural frequency of vibration, the critical load factor concerning global stability, and others can also be consi...
Proteases play key roles in many industrial processes and account for the majority of global enzyme sales. Geobacillus isolates from extreme environments such as marine hydrothermal vents are capable of producing high yields of proteases with thermop...
A reasonable and stable stope structure is the premise of realizing safe mining of underground metal ore. To safely mine the gently inclined medium-thick ore body, stope stability in Bainiuchang Mine was analyzed based on the pillar area bearing theo...
The morphology and microstructural evaluation of Y phases in AISI 321 (a Ti-stabilized stainless steel) were characterized after hot deformation. The electronic structure and phase stability of titanium carbosulfide were further discussed by first-pr...
In recent years, the scientific community has shown an increasing interest in regards to the investigation of novel materials for the intercalation of lithium atoms, suitable for application as cathodes in the new generations of Li-ion batteries. Wit...
This study proposes a method for time-efficient order picking based on a structural stability assessment (SSA) when target boxes inside box-stacking storage (BSS) on multi-layer racks are removed. This method performs optimal order picking by generat...
Radishes (Raphanus sativus L.) have attracted interest as functional foods containing various bioactive components. Among them, sulforaphane (SFN), an isothiocyanate compound, is known for its potent antioxidant and anticancer properties. This study...
The degradation and detachment of the polyamide (PA) layer for the conventional thin-film composite (TFC) membranes due to chemical disinfectants cleaning with chlorine and material difference of PA layer and substrate are two major bottlenecks of fo...
Tunnel excavation induces the stress redistribution of the surrounding rock. Structural cracks may develop in the secondary lining due to this stress redistribution and bias pressure, consequently affecting the overall construction safety of the tunn...
Flat honeycomblike Sb and Bi monolayers have been fabricated epitaxially on Ag(111) and SiC(0001) substrates, respectively, although their freestanding structures are found to prefer a buckled form. Based on ab initio total energy calculations and ph...
Silica aerogels exhibit exceptionally low thermal conductivity and a low apparent density, as they are unique porous nanomaterials. They are extensively used in thermal insulation in terms of aerospace and building construction, adsorption processes...
Goaf-side entry with small coal pillars (GESCPs) has an intrinsic advantage of improving the coal recovery ratio by implementing drifts with a small pillar size next to previous goafs. This technology is increasingly gaining popularity in the longwal...
Designing armor units that can withstand harsh marine environments while remaining cost-effective is a central challenge in modern breakwater engineering. This study introduces a newly designed artificial armor unit and evaluates its performance in c...
Current extensive research on aerobic granular sludge (AGS) largely focuses on improving its microbial biodiversity, settlement behavior, nitrogen and phosphorus removal efficiency, and shock load resistance. Great challenges that have to be faced ar...
Graphene (Gr) has shown great potential in the field of oxidation protection for metals. However, numerous studies have shown that Gr will suffer structural degradation on metal surface during high-temperature oxidation, which significantly limited t...
Al–Mg–Zn alloys reinforced by T–Mg32(Al,Zn)49 phase had higher structure stability and strength than Al–Zn–Mg–(Cu) alloys reinforced by MgZn2 phase, but the reasons for these two kind of alloys was not well-known....
Structural instability during cycling is an important factor affecting the electrochemical performance of nickel-rich ternary cathode materials for Li-ion batteries. In this work, enhanced structural stability and electrochemical performance of LiNi0...
The stability of a protein is determined from its properties and surrounding solvent. In our previous study, the total energy as a sum of the conformational and solvation free energies was demonstrated to be an appropriate energy function for evaluat...
The structural stability of γ-boron is investigated using Raman spectra and DFT calculations under high pressures, up to 126 GPa, at ambient temperature. The pressure dependence of all the Raman-active modes of the γ-boron is reported. We also observ...
Traditional textile dyeing and finishing industries are two of the most important sources of high pollution, high energy consumption, and high emissions. Structural color, as a clean ecological staining method that does not require any dye or pigment...
The Yuanjue Grottos are representative of the sandstone grottos in southwest China. The structural stability of their wallrocks has suffered a certain degree of damage, resulting from weathering cavities, which seriously threatens the long-term prese...
The implications of digital finance for financial stability has come under serious scrutiny since the aftermath of the 2008 global financial crisis (GFC). Empirical evidence on this nexus are somewhat inconsistent and ambiguous. This study therefore...
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...
This study investigated the stability of structural motifs via molecular dynamics, using α-α-corners as an example. A molecular dynamics experiment was performed on a sample of α-α-corners selected by the authors from the PDB database. For the first...
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...
Breeding programs rely on genotype-by-environment interaction (GEI) to recommend cultivars for specific locations. GEI describes how different genotypes perform under varying environmental conditions. Several methods were proposed to assess adaptabil...
The first-principles methods, based on the density function theory, are performed to calculate the properties of pure and doped Al3Sc. The structural stability, and mechanical and electronic properties of L12-Al3Sc1−xMx (M = Zr, Ti, Y, and Li)...
Cointegrate/hybrid plasmids combine the genetic elements of two or more plasmids and generally carry abundant antimicrobial resistance determinants. Hence, the spread of cointegrate plasmids will accelerate the transmission of AMR genes. To evaluate...
Effect of structural relaxation (SR) on the electrical characteristics and bias stability of solution-processed zinc–tin oxide (ZTO) thin-film transistors (TFTs) were systematically investigated by controlling the annealing time of the ZTO semi...
The structural stability of haloselenonyl azides was investigated by quantum mechanical Møller-Plesset perturbation theory of second order and density functional theory calculations. The 6-311+G** basis set was used to include polarization and diffus...
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,...
In order to obtain the effect of W and Hf elements on the mechanical properties of Ta–W–Hf alloys, the structural, mechanical, and electronic properties of Ta–xW–6.25Hf (x = 6.25, 12.50, 18.75, 25.00, 31.25, 50.00) alloys were...
In this paper, based on density functional theory, the structural stability and mechanical properties of AuIn2 doped with RE (RE = Y, Sc) were investigated. The bulk modulus, shear modulus, Young’s modulus and Poisson’s ratio of the mater...
In this study, purified Liquidambar formosana Hance melanin (P-LHM) was structurally characterized and evaluated for stability. The yield of P-LHM was approximately 3.47%. Analytical results revealed P-LHM is a melanin-rich complex where eumelanin an...
Structural stability, sound velocities, elasticity, and thermodynamic properties of cubic Zr0.5Nb0.5 alloy have been investigated at high pressure and high temperature by first-principles density functional calculations combined with the quasi-harmon...
Inorganic lead halide perovskite semiconductor materials exhibit great potential in the optoelectronic field due to their excellent optical and electrical properties. However, lead toxicity and limited material stability hinder their commercial appli...
In order to explore novel light-weight Co-Nb-based superalloys with excellent performance, we studied the effects of alloying elements including Sc, Ti, V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Ni, Y, Zr, Mo, Tc, Ru, Rh, Pd, Hf, Ta, W, Re, Os, Ir and Pt on the structural stab...
Compounding Pisha sandstone (PSS) with sandy soil in Mu Us Sandy Land is a viable agronomical measure to effectively reduce soil erosion and improve soil quality due to the complementary characters and structures of the two materials. Aggregate stabi...
This study was conducted to prepare calcium chelate of low-molecular-weight tuna bone collagen peptides (TBCPLMW) with a high chelation rate and to identify its structural characteristics and stability. The optimum conditions for calcium chelation of...
Background and Objectives: Elastodontic appliances made of medical-grade silicone are increasingly used in interceptive orthodontics, but prolonged intraoral exposure may affect their stability. This study evaluated structural changes in LM-Activator...
The endangered plant Hopea hainanensis serves as both an indicator and keystone species in tropical rainforests, and its survival status is influenced by the interspecific relationships among coexisting tree species within the community. To explore t...
Fiber Bragg Grating (FBG) sensors are comprehensively recognized as a structural stability monitoring device for all kinds of geo-materials by either embedding into or bonding onto the structural entities. The physical model in geotechnical engineeri...
La-doped Li1.2Ni0.13Mn0.54Co0.13O2 cathode materials were successfully synthesized by the sol-gel method. The structure, morphology, element valence states, cyclic voltammetry, and cyclic properties were characterized to investigate the properties of...
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