A novel square lattice composed of piezoelectric laminated zigzag beams positioned between each pair of adjacent nodes is proposed. Each zigzag beam is made of four piezoelectric laminated straight beams, formed by laminating a piezoelectric layer an...
This work presents a comparative study on the mechanical homogenisation of Triply Periodic Minimal Surface (TPMS) lattice structures in the linear elastic regime, which have attracted significant interest for their unique ability to combine lightweig...
In this work, the effect of incorporating silk fibroin, a fibrous biocompatible protein, into physically cross-linked agarose hydrogels was investigated as a simple model study to examine how supramolecular fibrous structures influence the properties...
Heterostructured materials such as metallic laminates (LMCs) can be specifically tailored to showcase significantly increased mechanical behavior based on the hetero-deformation-induced (HDI) strengthening effect caused by the co-deformation at the v...
This study aimed to develop and characterize plant-based smoked salmon analogs by evaluating the effects of three hydrocolloids (kappa carrageenan, iota carrageenan, and konjac gum) on their physicochemical, textural, and functional properties. Sixte...
Nanoscale tailoring the filler morphology in experiment offers new opportunities to modulate the mechanical properties of polymer nanocomposites. Based on the conventical rod and experimentally available tetrapod filler, I compare the nanofiller disp...
Porous scaffolds made of elastomeric materials are of great interest for soft tissue engineering. Poly(L-lactide-co-ε-caprolactone) (PLCL) is a bio-resorbable elastomeric copolymer with tailorable properties, which make this material an appro...
Shape memory polymer composites (SMPCs) are an intelligent class of materials capable of self-actuation, offering promising applications in diverse stimuli-responsive material systems. This study developed epoxy-based SMPCs reinforced with carbon&nda...
This study focused on the formulation, electron beam (e-beam) crosslinking, and characterisation of hydrogels enriched with lavender oil (LO) to enhance their structural and functional properties for biomedical applications. Stable hydrogels were syn...
In this work, the synergistic effect of graphene nanosheets (GNs), as well as multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs), as reinforcing agents of polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) was investigated, in order to explore the possibilities of designing composite m...
Emulsion gels are gaining interest as fat replacers due to their benefits associated with calorie reduction and their versatility in a wide range of products. Their production process needs to be tailored to obtain the desired stability and physicoch...
The control of the process–structure–property relationship of a material plays an important role in the design of biomedical metal devices featuring desired properties. In the field of endodontics, several post-core systems have been cons...
Additive processes like Laser Beam Powder Bed Fusion (PBF-LB) result in a distinctive microstructure characterized by metastability, supersaturation, and finesse. Post-process heat treatments modify microstructural features and tune mechanical behavi...
The combination of oleogelators in oil structuring has an untapped potential, since effective pairs have usually been found by serendipity. The aim of this work was to evaluate the combination of berry (BEW) or sunflower wax (SHW) with glycerol monos...
Hydrodynamic cavitation (HC) has emerged as a versatile method for modifying the rheological properties of polymer solutions, offering advantages such as scalability and operational simplicity. This work investigates the effect of HC on aqueous polya...
In this study, solutions were prepared with fixed concentrations of hyaluronic acid (HA) but varied concentrations of poly (lactic-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA) to emphasize the effects of PLGA concentration and HA addition on solution properties and to f...
This study investigated the development of Ti-Ta-Cu alloys via selective laser melting (SLM) for potential prosthetic applications. Ti-Ta-Cu alloys with 10, 15, and 20 wt.% Ta were fabricated using in situ alloying of elemental powders. We examined t...
The current study investigated the impact of two-stage water addition on the selected properties of processed cheese (PC). In particular, the above-mentioned novel approach involved adding water in two stages during the PC manufacturing process. The...
Uranium-containing high-entropy alloys (HEAs) exhibit great potential as a novel energetic structural material, attributed to their excellent performance in impact energy release, superior mechanical properties, and high density. This study investiga...
Hydrothermal treatment was investigated as a strategy to enhance the supercritical CO2 foaming process for the fabrication of polycaprolactone (PCL) scaffolds intended for tissue engineering applications. PCL samples were subjected to supercritical f...
Inverse problems involving time-fractional differential equations have become increasingly important for modeling systems with memory-dependent dynamics, particularly in biotransport and viscoelastic materials. Despite their potential, these problems...
Calcium carbonate (CaCO3) is one of the most important inorganic powders and is widely used as filler in order to reduce costs in the rubber industry. Nanocalcium carbonate reduces costs and acts as a semireinforcing filler that improves the mechanic...
This study investigated the potential of lightweight deflectometer (LWD) data in predicting layer moduli and response measurements within the Mechanistic–Empirical Pavement Design Guide. To achieve this goal, field repeated LWD tests and labora...
The deep carbonate reservoirs in the Tarim Basin, Xinjiang, China, are widely developed with multi-scale complex reservoir spaces such as fractures, pores, and karst caves under the coupling of abnormal high pressure, diagenesis, karst, and tectonics...
Bone tissue engineering shows potential for regenerating or replacing damaged bone tissues by utilizing biomaterials renowned for their biocompatibility and structural support capabilities. Among these biomaterials, polycaprolactone (PCL) and polylac...
The current paper reports on the quantification of the effect of magnetic fields on the mechanical performance of ferromagnetic nanocomposites in situ during basic standard tensile testing. The research investigates altering the basic mechanical prop...
Magnetorheological (MR) foams represent a class of smart materials with unique tunable viscoelastic properties when subjected to external magnetic fields. Combining porous structures with embedded magnetic particles, these materials address challenge...