This paper focuses on optimizing the process parameters for manufacturing commercially pure titanium grade 2 using Laser Powder Bed Fusion (L-PBF) technology. The most common approach involves trial-and-error builds with varying parameter combination...
Introducing an additional term into the thermodynamic potential density of the quark matter system, as required for thermodynamic consistency, resolves the inconsistency that arises in the conventional perturbative quantum chromodynamics (QCD) model....
It is difficult to obtain γ-Fe2O3 nanostructures by heating iron substrate in ambient conditions because γ-Fe2O3 is less thermodynamically stable than α-Fe2O3. In this work, we synthesize γ-Fe2O3 nanowires by heating iron particles under an external...
Addressing the pressing demand for biogas and landfill-gas upgrading within the global energy transition, this work strategically combines thermodynamic and kinetic separation principles to identify, from a cooperative-separation perspective, the eff...
This work presents an integrated Python-based framework to optimize the ethanol-to-1,3-butadiene conversion over a K2O:ZrO2:ZnO/MgO–SiO2 catalyst, a sustainable alternative in decarbonizing plastics and rubber manufacturing. Thermodynamic evalu...
Sea surface temperature (SST) is an important physical parameter that plays an important role in the study of various dynamic and thermodynamic processes in the ocean. Common SST retrieval methods are divided into single-channel methods (such as the...
Lithium and sodium plating are inevitable when using negative electrodes with an electrochemical potential close to one of the charge carriers. Typical testing and modeling assume that plating occurs at 0 V when measured against the charge carrier. W...
Custom copper smelters, which are dependent on purchased concentrates, are facing increasing economic pressures amid falling treatment and refining fees. With the declining availability of high-grade, low-impurity concentrates, copper demand is expec...
The Transitivity function, defined in terms of the reciprocal of the apparent activation energy, measures the propensity for a reaction to proceed and can provide a tool for implementing phenomenological kinetic models. Applications to systems which...
The segregation of niobium (Nb) at the FeΣ3(111) grain boundary and its influence on interfacial cohesion were investigated via spin-polarized density functional theory calculations. Nb atoms exhibit strong site-selective segregation, with Site...
In the recycling of semiconductor materials like Bi2Te3 or CdTe, TeO2 may form as a by-product that can be directly reduced to recover metallic Te. The hydrogen reduction of TeO2 offers an eco-friendly alternative to conventional carbothermic reducti...
Earthquakes exhibit well-documented statistical regularities at the catalogue level, such as the Gutenberg–Richter magnitude–frequency relation and the Omori–Utsu aftershock decay, often interpreted as signatures of seismicity as a...
Tri-reforming of methane (TRM) has emerged as a promising pathway for low-carbon syngas production by integrating steam reforming, dry reforming, and partial oxidation within a single process. This coupling enables simultaneous CH4 utilization and CO...
This work presents the analysis of the conformation of albumin in the temperature range of
In the operation of internal combustion engines, despite technical state monitoring, some cracks that develop in metal components go undetected, leading to secondary, critical, or degradation damage. The diagnostic systems used in floating objects ma...
Thermal management is an important research area for the automotive sector in order to make high-efficiency and low-impact future vehicles. The transition from internal combustion engines to battery systems in the automotive field requires new skills...
Poly(trimethylene ether) glycol (PO3G), a bio-based polyether polyol with excellent flexibility and superior hydrolytic stability, has emerged as a critical raw material for the preparation of high-performance polymer materials. This work optimized t...
In recent years, many studies have been published on the applications of exergy analyses to complex systems, including entire countries. Oddly, the results, although consistent, appear to lead to divergent conclusions. The underlying problem is that...
The dispersion behavior of ceramic particles in aluminum alloys during rapid solidification critically affects the resulting microstructure and mechanical performance. In this study, we investigated the nucleation and growth of Al3(Sc,Zr) on TiB2 sur...
Controlling fibril generation and retaining their morphology during secondary thermal processing remain critical challenges for in-situ microfibrillar composites. Herein, we propose a “melt blending–hot drawing–low-temperature injec...
The commercial copolymers Eudragit® E 100 and Eudragit® PO are widely used materials in the pharmaceutical field as coating systems. Such materials derived from amino-methacrylate groups under acidulated conditions may acquire an ionisable fr...
The development of high-performance electrochromic materials demands innovative approaches to simultaneously control the nanoscale architecture and the electronic structure. We present a dual-modification strategy that synergistically combines copper...
During fast-fill, large type IV polymer composite hydrogen storage tanks experience significant temperature gradients associated with both the compression of the gas and a Joule–Thomson effect that can compromise vessel integrity, significantly...
The subject of this paper is an analysis of the use of wall heating and cooling modules with heat pipes for efficient space heating and cooling. The modules under consideration constitute a structural element installed in the room’s partition s...
A working-state model is proposed for the MnOx–Na2WO4/SiO2 catalyst in oxidative coupling of methane (OCM), where a Na2WO4-rich surface environment forms an adaptive interphase that buffers the effective interfacial oxygen chemical potential an...
Background: Biodegradable implants manufactured from Mg-based alloys are one of the most commonly used in orthopedics. However, their overall clinical acceptance is influenced by their fast corrosion speed and hydrogen emission. Based on an innovativ...
Lead-free double perovskites (LFDPs) are emerging as promising low-toxicity and thermally stable candidates to replace lead-based perovskites in photovoltaic and optoelectronic devices. However, the rational design of high-stability LFDPs is severely...
The ubiquitous use of the plant hormone indole-3-acetic acid (IAA) or auxin in modern agriculture has led to its emergence as a water contaminant, necessitating efficient removal technologies. Addressing the need for high-performance sorbent material...
The development of fully biodegradable poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) (PHB)-based materials with improved mechanical performance remains a major challenge due to the limited ductility and processability of this highly crystalline polymer. Blending and plast...
If our observable Universe is only a tiny region of a vastly larger and conformally older spacetime, then the usual formulations of the classical flatness and horizon problems of the Hot Big Bang can be reinterpreted as artifacts manifesting an obser...