Materials, Volume 17, Issue 24

This work investigates the contact between abrasive particles and workpieces in microfinishing processes with special consideration given to the determination of unit force, unit pressure, and grain, the forces exerted by individual abrasive grains....

The adaptation of 3D printing techniques within the construction industry has opened new possibilities for designing and constructing cementitious materials efficiently and flexibly. The layered nature of extrusion-based concrete printing introduces...

This paper concerns research into the use of 3D-printed gyroid structures as a modern thermal insulation material in construction. The study focuses on the analysis of open-cell gyroid structures and their effectiveness in insulating external buildin...

The article compares the properties of coatings (cataphoretic, hot-dip zinc, and thermo-diffusion zinc) applied to steel components used in the automotive industry. The research focused on the analysis of corrosion resistance, hardness measurements,...

Reducing CO₂ emissions is one of the major challenges facing the modern world. The overall goal is to limit global warming and prevent catastrophic climate change. One of the many methods for reducing carbon dioxide emissions involves capturing, util...

Limestone (LS) and stabilised secondary spruce chips (SCs) utilisation in wood–cement composites is still an unexplored area. Therefore, the main objective of the research presented here is the assessment of the long-term behaviour of cement-bonded p...

The glass fiber-reinforced polymer (GFRP) materials of wind turbine blades can be recovered and recycled by crushing, thereby solving one of the most perplexing problems facing the wind energy sector. This process yields selectively crushed wind turb...

Aiming at the problems of collapse, deformation, and displacement in the concrete paving of roadway floors, this paper adopts the way of adding alkali-free accelerators to the concrete on both sides, through mechanical analysis, single factor experim...

A series of Ag-loaded and oxygen vacancy (OV)-containing BiOBr_(OV)/BiOI_0.08 (Ag/BiOBr_(OV)/BiOI_0.08) photocatalysts with varying Ag loading levels were synthesized via the solvothermal–photocatalytic reduction method. As confirmed via optical, p...

This study presents an experimental investigation of the quasi-static and dynamic behavior of a quasi-isotropic carbon-fiber-reinforced composite subjected to in-plane compressive loading. The experiments were performed at strain rates ranging from $4$...

Vegetation concrete is one of the most widely used substrates in ecological slope protection, but its practical application often limits the growth and nutrient uptake of plant roots due to consolidation problems, which affects the effectiveness of s...

TB18 is a newly developed high-strength metastable β-titanium alloy, commonly used in aerospace structural materials, which demands high mechanical performance. By altering the alloy’s microstructure, heat treatment can affect its mechanic...

This article describes an innovative thermal insulation barrier in the form of a sandwich panel manufactured using 3D FDM printing technology. The internal structure (core structure) of the barrier is based on the Kelvin foam model. This paper presen...

In order to improve the performance of cement mortar (Portland cement), it was enriched with triclosan, hypochlorous acid, silver nanoparticles and graphene oxide. Cement mortar is used, among other things, to fill the gaps between the tiles of build...

The composition of TBFS is complex. It is categorized into low (W_(TiO2) < 5%), medium (5% < W_(TiO2) < 20%), and high-titanium slag (W_(TiO2) > 20%) based on Ti content. The titanium in the slag is underutilized, causing it to accumulate an...

The corrosion resistance of a Cr₃C₂-25(Ni20Cr) cermet coating applied to an Al7075 substrate (Cr₃C₂-25(Ni20Cr)/Al7075) was investigated. The coating was produced using a cold spraying (CS) method. The main aim of the research was to determine the eff...

Controlling microstructure and texture development is a key approach to improving the formability of magnesium alloys. In this study, the effects of the strain rate and initial texture on the texture evolution of magnesium alloys during high-temperat...

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Germanium (Ge) has long been recognized for its superior carrier mobility and narrower band gap compared to silicon, making it a promising candidate in microelectronics and optoelectronics. The recent demonstration of good biocompatibility, combined...

This study explores the impact of structural modifications on the stress distribution and flow characteristics of a nozzle box in a steam turbine, specifically targeting the components made from high-strength StE460 steel. Using Computational Fluid D...

In this study, we synthesized perovskite Ba_0.4Sr_0.6SnO₃ ceramics with a unique thorn-like microstructure using the solid-state reaction method. The structural and complex dielectric properties were investigated in detail. X-ray diffraction was employ...

In order to promote power conversion efficiency and reduce energy loss, we propose a perovskite solar cell based on cylindrical MAPbI3 microstructure composed of a MAPbI₃ perovskite layer and a hole transport layer (HTL) composed of PEDOT:PSS. Accord...

Concrete, as the most widely used construction material globally, is prone to cracking under the influence of external factors such as mechanical loads, temperature fluctuations, chemical corrosion, and freeze–thaw cycles. Traditional concrete crack...

The sound absorption structure of a microperforated plate has many advantages and has great potential in the field of noise control. In order to solve the problem of broadband sound absorption of microperforated plates, a series acoustic structure of...

In recent years, the fabrication of materials with large nonlinear optical coefficients and the investigation of methods to enhance nonlinear optical performance have been in the spotlight. Herein, the bismuth telluride (Bi₂Te₃) thin films were prepa...

Industrial and construction wastes make up about half of all world wastes. In order to reduce their negative impact on the environment, it is possible to use part of them for concrete production. Using experimental–statistical modeling techniqu...

The paper presents the results of experimental and numerical tests on barrel vaults with backfill material. The thickness, internal span, and rise of the vaults were 125 mm, 2000 mm, and 730 mm, respectively. In experimental studies, vaults with back...

This paper explores the enhancement of cavitation and corrosion resistance in cast stainless steel through laser beam surface remelting. The influence of laser treatment on material properties was assessed by analyzing the microstructure using optica...

Due to its structure and properties, diatomite from a deposit in Jawornik Ruski (Subcarpathian Voivodeship) can be used as a sorbent in rain gardens. The purpose of the current research is to analyze how enriching the substrate used in a rain garden...

The presence of island grains in the initial finished sheets of grain-oriented electrical steel is inevitable in the preparation of ultra-thin strips. Owing to their distinctive shape and size effects, their deformation behavior during rolling differ...

The resistivity of the silica SBA-15 type can be significantly improved by forming a thin layer of carbon on the pore surface. This is possible through the carbonization reaction of a surfactant used as a structure-directing agent in the synthesis of...

This study examines the crack resistance of basalt-fiber-reinforced concrete (BFRC) materials subjected to freeze–thaw cycles (FTCs). We utilized a φ50 mm Split Hopkinson Pressure Bar (SHPB) apparatus alongside numerical simulations to carr...

In recent years, the search for more sustainable fillers for elastomeric composites than silica and carbon black has been underway. In this work, silanized starch was used as an innovative filler for elastomeric composites. Corn starch was chemically...

The use of supercritical carbon dioxide (ScCO₂) as a replacement for volatile organic solvents in coatings has the potential to reduce air pollution. This paper presents the findings of a molecular dynamics simulation study investigating the dissolut...

In the work presented here, we explore the upcycling of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) that was derived from water bottles. The material was granulated and extruded into a filament compatible with fused filament fabrication (FFF) additive manufactu...

Pure copper (Cu) is widely used across numerous industries owing to its exceptional thermal and electrical conductivity. Additive manufacturing has facilitated the rapid and cost-effective prototyping of Cu components. Laser powder bed fusion (LPBF)...

Direct lithium extraction from unconventional resources requires the development of effective adsorbents. Crown ether-containing materials have been reported as promising structures in terms of lithium selectivity, but data on adsorption in real, hig...

This investigation focuses on Selective Laser Melting (SLM)-fabricated thin-walled Ta10W alloy components. Given the inherent limitations of SLM in producing large-scale, complex components in a single operation, laser welding was investigated as a v...

The paper presents the results of an analysis of the effect of brushing on the edge condition of workpieces with complex geometric shapes, formed during milling, on a five-axis DMU 100 monoBLOCK machining center. A set of EN-AW 7075 aluminum alloy sp...

The effectiveness of the stabilisation/solidification process depends upon a number of factors, the most significant of which are the type of binder, contaminants, and soil undergoing treatment. In accordance with the principles of sustainable constr...

In additive manufacturing, the presence of residual stresses in produced parts is a well-recognized phenomenon. These residual stresses not only elevate the risk of crack formation but also impose limitations on in-service performance. Moreover, it c...

This paper presents the numerical analysis of the influence of air flow rate on the porous structure development of activated carbons prepared from macadamia nut shells. The analyses based on nitrogen and carbon dioxide isotherms were carried out by...

This study investigated the optimal shape of glue-laminated timber beams using an analytical model of a slender beam, taking into account the anisotropy of its strength properties as well as boundary conditions at the oblique bottom face of the beam....

A masonry made of hollow concrete blocks in modern constructions differs from the traditional one in that the empty space (up to 70%) makes it possible to create complex high-strength load-bearing structures by filling the voids with monolithic or re...

The stop-hole technique is a well-known strategy to extend the fatigue life of cracked components. The ability to estimate fatigue life after the hole is important for safety reasons. The objective here is to develop strategies for the accurate predi...

Alite calcium sulfoaluminate (ACSA) cement is an innovative and environmentally friendly cement compared to ordinary Portland cement (OPC). The synthesis and hydration of ACSA clinkers doped with gradient sulfur were investigated. The clinker composi...

This paper presents the results of research on the kinetics of transformations in the two-phase (α + β) Ti-6Al-4V alloy. The transformation start and end temperatures during heating at different rates were determined using a dilatometer. A...

Carbon-fiber-reinforced carbon and silicon carbide (C/C-SiC) composites were prepared using chemical vapor infiltration (CVI) combined with reactive melt infiltration (RMI). The microstructure and flexural properties of C/C-SiC composites after oxida...

This paper presents the effect of hot-chamber HPDC (high-pressure die casting) process parameters on the porosity, mechanical properties, and microstructure of AM60 magnesium alloy. To reduce costs, a Taguchi design of the experimental method was use...

Rotor shafts are the most heavily loaded and accident-prone parts of powerful turbine generators, which are cooled using hydrogen. To eliminate damage sustained during operations, repair work was carried out, including the removal of defective parts,...