Materials, Volume 18, Issue 7

Concrete, known for its high strength, durability, and flexibility, is a core material in construction. However, defects such as voids and honeycombing often occur due to improper pouring or vibration, weakening the concrete’s strength and affe...

The valorization of agricultural residues assumes a pivotal position in the circular economy by transforming waste into a useful and environmentally friendly product, with the cultivation of corn, as one of the world’s predominant crops, being...

This study proposes a novel modelling approach that integrates mutual information (MI)-based parameter screening with random forest (RF) modelling to achieve an accurate quantitative prediction of surface hardness and impact energy in two martensitic...

This study examines the impact of aging at 600 °C on the tensile properties of 0.3NbFeCrAl alloy at various temperatures, including room temperature (RT), 300 °C, 350 °C, and 400 °C, as well as the corresponding changes in microstruct...

Textile fibers are an essential component of daily necessities and are often used as forensic evidence, making their characterization crucial in forensic science. Different types of textile fibers can be identified using their unique Raman spectral c...

In order to study the diffusion and sealing mechanism of an innovative grouted material tentatively called “expandable particulate grout material”, the diffusion process was simulated by the numerical method of CFD-DEM coupling. A numeric...

Chloroderivatives of phenoxyacetic acid are a group of compounds commonly used as plant protection products. Differences in the molecular structure of these compounds are related to varying substitution and the number of chlorine atoms in the aromati...

Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) has emerged as one of the most widely adopted additive manufacturing (AM) technologies due to its broad material availability and low production costs, enabling the efficient production of complex geometries and custom...

An assembly of fourth-century BCE Samarian silver coins and late-fifth-century BCE Samarian cut silver sheets, Sidonian and Philistian coins from a hacksilber hoard allegedly found in the region of Samaria belonging to the David and Jemima Jeselsohn...

Steel frame infilled with composite plate shear wall (SF-CPSW) is an effective structure for lateral-load resisting. In the structural design, the vertical loads are primarily carried by the boundary SF, while the horizontal loads are expected to be...

This study presents a Multi-layer Quasi-Zero-Stiffness (ML-QZS) vibration isolation platform for variable loads in large-amplitude and low-frequency dynamic environments. In one isolation mount of the proposed ML-QZS isolation platform, Multi-layer p...

This study investigates the correlation between the cross-linked network structure and the macroscopic mechanical properties of 3,3-bis(azidomethyl)oxetane-tetrahydrofuran copolymer (PBT)-based solid propellants through molecular dynamics (MD) simula...

Fibrous materials, prevalent in biological tissues and engineered composites, undergo remodeling in response to mechanical loads, leading to plastic changes in fiber orientation. A previously developed continuum model describes this remodeling proces...

In order to achieve high-quality repair of complex curved parts, a remanufacturing process method utilizing laser cladding and reverse engineering technology is proposed to be implemented by robots. This study focuses on the oscillating helical surfa...

This article presents the influence of lubricant on selected tribological properties of the rolling–sliding association, i.e., the wheel–rail system. Three solid lubricants were tested: soybean grease, molybdenum disulfide and graphite gr...

AlCrN and AlCrSiN coatings were deposited via reactive magnetron sputtering. This study investigates the effects of radio frequency (RF) substrate bias, ranging from 0 V to 200 V, on the chemical composition, microstructure, and mechanical properties...

Environmental and energy concerns and digitalization are currently profoundly reshaping the plastics and composites industry [...]

This study investigates the effectiveness of trochoidal (adaptive) milling in machining Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer (GFRP), emphasizing its potential advantages over conventional milling. Six coated solid carbide end mills, each with distinct geom...

The drilling of ultradeep oil wells brings many challenges to the downhole tubular materials, where corrosion induced by halide annulus protection fluid is one major problem. In this work, the Na₂CO₃/NaHCO₃ buffer system is employed to mitigate the c...

The interaction between terahertz (THz) photons and phonons of materials is crucial for the development of THz photonics. In this work, typical two-dimensional (2D) van der Waals (vdW) transition metal chalcogenide (TMD) layers and heterostructures a...

Deepening the understanding of composite and metal joint methodologies applied in the aerospace industry is crucial for minimizing operational expenditures. Current investigations are focusing on innovative joining techniques that incorporate additiv...

This study investigates the effects of molybdenum (Mo) and boron (B) on the microstructures and impact properties in the coarse grain heat-affected zone (CGHAZ) of a low-carbon V-Ti-N steel. The results demonstrate that, at a heat input of up to 75 k...

The corrosion thinning behavior and mechanism of low-alloy water wall tubes of an ultra-supercritical power plant was investigated via SEM, EPMA, XRD, TEM, and laboratory simulation experiments. Fireside corrosion was first initiated by chemical pote...

This study explores the rheological properties of polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) composites with glass beads (GBs) to replicate the compression-stiffening behavior of biological tissues. The mechanical properties of soft tissues arise from interactions...

Biomineralization technology is a promising method for soil cementation, enhancing its mechanical properties. However, its application in mitigating slope surface erosion caused by rainfall has not been fully explored. This study experimentally exami...

The development of carbonaceous materials such as biochar has triggered a hot spot in materials application. In this study, a new type of char carbon was developed from raw cigarette filter rods (CFRs) via a carbonization process under moderate condi...

The chemical composition and molecular structure of the pitch-like products obtained by liquid-phase reaction of bituminous coal with heavy hydrocarbon fractions of coal and petroleum origin as solvents at a moderate temperature were comprehensively...

The growing interest in renewable resource-based materials has driven efforts to develop elastomeric biocomposites using biomass, phyto-ash, and biochar as fillers. These bio-additives, derived from beech wood through various processing methods, were...

A new poly(azomethine) with improved solubility was successfully prepared by the polycondensation of terephthalaldehyde and 2,2-Bis[4-(4-aminophenoxy)phenyl]-hexafluoropropane (4-BDAF) under green chemistry conditions. This new polymer containing hex...

Corrosion protection in reinforced concrete structures exposed to aggressive environments remains a critical challenge in civil and architectural engineering. One promising approach involves the application of corrosion-inhibiting monolayers on the r...

The ecological aspect of substituting synthetic materials with natural materials is of great interest nowadays. This paper examines the percentage of lignocellulose-based fillers that can be added to a synthetic polymer matrix to ensure the resulting...

High-entropy ceramics (HECs) have garnered considerable interest due to their exceptional mechanical properties and high-temperature stability. Nevertheless, their inherent brittleness significantly restricts industrial applications, posing a challen...

This study successfully achieved the in situ synthesis of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) on aluminum powder substrates through rotating chemical vapor deposition (R-CVD) using nickel-based catalysts with acetylene as the carbon source. Through systematic pa...

The molten salt reactor is a fourth-generation nuclear power plant considered a long-term eco-friendly energy source with high efficiency and the potential for green hydrogen production. The selection of alloys for such reactors, which can operate fo...

This review explores the technological advancements in, engineering considerations regarding, and quality standards of veterinary patellar groove replacement implants. Veterinary-specific regulations for these implants are currently lacking. Therefor...

The construction industry is facing an increased demand to adopt sustainable green building materials to minimize the carbon footprint. Hemp concrete is a green building material not only because of its low embodied carbon but also because of its abi...

The anisotropic strain development and releasing process in materials is largely related to their intrinsic mechanical properties and mesoscale grain interactions. Uniaxial compression can induce a large amount activation energy in a system, which bu...

Chemodynamic therapy (CDT), which utilizes the catalytic reactions of nanoparticles to inhibit tumor growth, is a promising approach in cancer therapy. However, its efficacy is limited by insufficient hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂) concentration in tumor m...

The FeZn-MOFs@Al₂O₃ catalyst was synthesized under solvothermal conditions. Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), thermogravimetric analys...

Constructing van der Waals heterojunctions with excellent properties has attracted considerable attention in the field of photocatalytic water splitting. In this study, four patterns, coined A, B, C, and D of Janus Ga₂SSe/Bi₂O₃ van der Waals (vdW) he...

It is difficult to obtain efficient flowability of reactive powder concrete (RPC) mix due to a low water/binder ratio. The improvement of material flowability could be achieved by using the latest generation polycarboxylate superplasticizers (SPs), a...

The adhesion of deleterious bacteria on titanium substrates not only causes economic losses but also endangers human life and health. The study is expected to address the challenging issues of using ZnO as an antibacterial material, including low bac...

This study elucidates the effects of total air content, pore size distribution, and bubble spacing coefficient on mortar frost resistance. It presents a systematic comparison between mortars obtained with different porous structures. Conventional por...

Refractory high-entropy alloys (RHEAs) have drawn much attention in the field of materials science for their unique properties and wide compositional design space. The Nb₃₅Zr₂₆Ti₁₉Hf₁₅Mo₅ alloy is important for exploring RHEAs’ potential in hig...

The tetragonal R_1−xZr_x(FeCo)₁₁Ti alloys, where R is a rare earth and Ti a transition metal, are promising candidates for permanent magnets. Sm_1−xZr_x(Fe_0.8Co_0.2)_12−yTi_y (x = 0 and 0.25; y = 1 and 0.7) master alloys were prepared by a...

The existence of bubble defects in ultra-low expansion quartz glass will affect the optical properties and mechanical strength of the material. The present paper proposes a novel defect characterization method based on ultrasonic nondestructive testi...

The management of washing water from concrete plants is a growing environmental and industrial concern due to its high alkalinity and the presence of suspended solids, chemical admixtures, and dissolved salts. This study investigates the impact of co...

Polypropylene (PP), a widely used recyclable plastic in packaging and engineering applications, is prone to thermo-oxidative degradation during reprocessing and molding at high temperatures. Antioxidants (AOs) are essential for stabilizing PP in both...

This study explored the effects of T5 and T6 heat treatments on the microstructure and tensile properties of a laser powder bed fusion (LPBF)-fabricated Al–Mn–Mg–Sc–Zr alloy. The as-built condition exhibited a bi-modal grain structure of equiaxed and...

The fallen leaf has the potential to be energy-valorized in cities with sustainability goals. Thermochemical characterization of garden waste through pyrolysis and combustion kinetics will establish the reactivity of this lignocellulosic biomass as b...