Materials, Volume 18, Issue 16

For reliable electronics, it is important to have an understanding of solder joint failure mechanisms. However, because of difficulties in real-time atomistic scale analysis during deformation, we still do not fully understand these mechanisms. Here,...

In high-altitude corrosive environments, weathering steel is widely applied due to its excellent corrosion resistance. However, the welded joint regions, where the chemical composition and microstructure undergo changes, are susceptible to the corros...

The complexity of the processes occurring in both natural and artificial joints necessitates carrying out the analysis on a 3D model based on already existing mathematical models. All the presented numerical calculations define qualitative conclusion...

As austempered ductile iron (ADI) is a key gear material for meeting the lightweight and cost-effective demands of new energy vehicles, its bending fatigue performance has a direct impact on vehicle transmission efficiency. In the present work, QTD 8...

In this study, under varying PDSP (plunging depths of stirring pin) and process parameters, refill friction stir spot welding tests were performed on 6061-T6 aluminum alloy, relying on a stirring tool with a 12 mm sleeve diameter and an 8 mm stirring...

Addressing the limitations of traditional fatigue life prediction methods, which rely on extensive experimental data and incur high costs, and given the current absence of studies that employ deformation inhomogeneity parameters to construct fatigue-...

Bentonite materials are extensively used in cutoff walls at landfill sites. This study calculates the stress and permeability characteristics of bentonite materials using the piezocone penetration test (CPTU) and ABAQUS simulations. The lateral effec...

Graphene nanoshells (MGNS) were prepared from cellulose, a sustainable biopolymer. Different sizes/morphologies were obtained by simply changing the metal catalyst salt in the synthesis. The MGNS were shown to reversibly cycle Li-ions by an intercala...

Fault diagnosis for embedded sensors in asphalt pavement faces significant challenges, including the scarcity of real-world fault data and the difficulty in identifying compound faults, which severely compromises the reliability of monitoring data. T...

The pharmaceutical contamination of water, especially by widely used drugs, presents important environmental and health concerns due to the inefficiency of conventional treatment methods. The present study proposes a sustainable solution using biocha...

This article deals with the issue of electromagnetic radiation, specifically methods of eliminating radiation using protective coatings. Protective coatings were created from commercially available fabricated but also recycled metal powders and commo...

The aim of this study was to determine the influence of heat treatment parameters on the microstructure and mechanical properties of the AlMn1Cu (EN AW-3003) aluminium alloy with a one-sided cladding layer of AlSi7.5 alloy (EN AW-4343). The investiga...

To improve chip removal efficiency and drilling performance in oxygen-free copper, a multi-objective optimization of gun drilling process parameters was conducted using a response surface methodology and a genetic algorithm. The Box–Behnken Des...

Cancer is still the world’s most prevalent cause of death, and the limited efficacy of current treatments highlights the requirement for new therapeutic approaches. In this study, neodymium (Nd)-doped cobalt ferrite (CoFe_2₋zNd_zO₄, z = 0;...

This article presents a study on symmetric cyclic torsion with the application of electric pulses and their effect on the formability of α-brass CuZn30 at room temperature. Preliminary tests were carried out using a conventional monotonic torsi...

This work employed laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) technology to prepare pure tungsten (W) metal components and investigated their internal defects, microstructural characteristics and mechanical properties within the horizontal and vertical planes to...

This study aimed to develop dental resin composites containing ZnO/SiO₂ ceramic particles as an antimicrobial filler for producing provisional dental restorations using the lithography-based liquid crystal display (LCD) 3D printing technique. Three t...

The mismatch of the coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) between the reinforcement and the matrix leads to thermal residual stresses and defects upon cooling from the processing temperature to room temperature. The residual stresses and defects hav...

This article presents the wear characteristics of the working surface of WC-Co (Tungsten Carbide–Cobalt) tungsten carbide tools obtained using the innovative U-FAST (Upgraded Field-Assisted Sintering Technology) method for particleboard machini...

Alloying AlN with ScN provides a robust strategy for engineering its intrinsic bandgap, phonons and dielectric functions, and ScAlN alloys have demonstrated great promise in applications including the 5G mobile network, surface acoustic wave devices...

The present study aims to investigate the orientation-dependent mechanical behaviors of ZnO single crystals under nanoindentation by molecular dynamics simulation. The load–indentation depth curves, atomic displacement, shear strain and dislocations...

Green and low-carbon filling materials, primarily composed of dredged waste fills, are commonly used in the foundation of coastal highways. These materials possess high water content and under-consolidation characteristics, which can lead to differen...

With the development of urban infrastructure construction, while pedestrian bridges meet traffic functions the issue of their comfort has become a core consideration in structural design. This is because the long-span lightweight structures, with the...

This paper deals with a method for producing gypsum concrete by vibropressing ultra-stiff concrete mixtures with a water–gypsum ratio (W/G) of 0.25–0.35 (stiffness 50–55 s according to Vebe), as well as the method of designing the c...

With the continuous increase in mining activities, effective tailings management has become a critical concern in geotechnical and environmental engineering. This study systematically investigates the microstructural characteristics and 3D reconstruc...

The rising demand for aluminium and environmental concerns highlight the need for a circular economy using recycled alloys. This study examines the effect of shot peening on the high-cycle fatigue life of secondary AlZn10Si8Mg alloys with different i...

The use of additive manufacturing technology for the lightweight design of complex lattice structures is becoming increasingly popular, but research on lattice structure design and strength evaluation still relies on the visual comparison of stress d...

The origin of chemical ordering in liquid and supercooled liquid Ge₂Sb₂Te₅ (GST) was investigated using ab initio molecular dynamics (AIMD) simulations. Bond dynamics were analyzed via continuous (${\mathrm{\tau }}_{\mathrm{con}}$) and intermittent (${\tau }_{int}$) lifetimes. The...

It has become a trend to precisely control the additive manufacturing process parameters within the high-density process window to obtain high-performance metal parts. However, there are few reports on this topic currently, leaving this research with...

Multiwalled carbon nanotube (MWCNT) Li-O₂ cathodes can achieve high gravimetric capacity. However, the macropores of these cathodes require a relatively large mass of electrolyte to fill, resulting in lower true gravimetric and volumetric capacities....

The subject of this research was the development of technology for welding and the heat treatment of butt-welded joints of thin-walled Inconel 718 alloy tubes, a process based on orbital TIG welding without a filler metal. The developed technology al...

Filler dramatically affects the rheology of cold-patched asphalt (CPA) slurry, as well as the related mechanical properties; its physical and chemical properties will also affect the road performance of cold-patch asphalt mixture (CPAM). In order to...

This article presents experimental studies on the characterization of geopolymer composites intended for applications in aquatic environments, with particular emphasis on underwater infrastructure. The motivation for conducting the research was the g...

This study focuses on optimizing a sol–gel based electrodeposition–sintering process for producing yttria-stabilized zirconia (YSZ) ceramic coatings on stainless steel substrates. Four key process variables—precursor concentration,...

C/C composites have excellent high-temperature mechanical properties and are one of the most promising high-temperature structural materials. However, poor oxidation and ablation resistance of the C/C composites in high-temperature oxygen-containing...

The transport properties of biased type II superconductors are strongly influenced by external magnetic fields, which play a crucial role in optimizing the stability and performance of low-noise superconducting electronic devices. A major challenge i...

Background: Dental caries is a prevalent dental problem affecting primary and permanent teeth. Early demineralization of enamel lesions can be reversed through remineralization. Many studies have focused on caries prevention and disease progression a...

Background: This study aimed to compare the stress distribution and fracture resistance of dental tissues and restorative materials with varying adhesive layer thicknesses and different restorative materials. Methods: A caries-free mandibular first m...

The CaO-SiO₂-P₂O₅ system is one of the main systems studied aiming for the synthesis of new bioactive materials for bone regeneration. The interest in materials containing calcium-phosphate-silicate phases is determined by their biocompatibility, bio...

Structural rearrangements at calorimetric glass transition are behind drastic changes of material characteristics, causing differences between glasses and melts. Structural description of materials includes both species (atoms, molecules) and connect...

In this paper, Cu-1.16Ni-0.36Cr alloy was obtained by adding Ni-Cr intermediate alloy, and the effects of aging parameters on its microstructural evolution and mechanical properties were studied. The results show that after secondary aging (solid sol...

This study presents a comprehensive approach to modeling honeycomb structures using the homogenization method, utilizing a Representative Volume Element (RVE) to derive equivalent orthotropic mechanical properties of the honeycomb structure. Three fi...

Subsurface damage (SSD) in optical materials is easily induced during ultra-precision processes and plays a critical role in the surface performance and lifetime of optical materials. Without proper characterization of SSD in optical materials, it is...

Diamond–copper composites, due to their exceptional thermal conductivity, hold significant potential in the field of electronic device thermal management. Hot-press sintering is a promising fabrication technique with industrial application prospects;...

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The existing analytical methods lack a reasonable explanation for the cracking and deformation response mechanism of two-way reinforced concrete (RC) slabs under combined horizontal and vertical loads during a fire. In addition, there is a lack of co...

In this study, a diamond/diamond-like carbon (DLC) composite coating was designed and fabricated utilizing a combination of chemical vapor deposition (CVD) and magnetron-sputtering-assisted ion beam deposition. This was designed to cope with severe p...

This paper presents a numerical analysis of cold-formed thin-walled columns reinforced with sectional transverse stiffeners (STSs) based on the recent part of EC3 concerning the finite element analysis. Columns that are 1 m tall with various arrangem...

This paper presents the changes in microstructure and mechanical properties that occurred across the wall cross-section of a massive slag ladle casting due to service conditions. The slag ladle was made of low-carbon cast steel. Based on the test res...

Activated alumina is widely used in industry as an adsorbent. Its strong affinity toward water allows for the profound dehydration of gas streams. To optimize such processes, a deeper insight into water interaction with activated alumina is required....