Crystals, Volume 15, Issue 6

The surface electric charge of biomaterials plays a pivotal role in determining their bioactivity and biocompatibility, especially in orthopedic and dental applications. This review analyzes recent progress (2015–2024) in understanding how elec...

Novel diluted magnetic semiconductors derived from BaZn₂As₂ are of considerable importance owing to their elevated Curie temperature of 260 K, the diversity of magnetic states they exhibit, and their prospective applications in multilayer heterojunct...

Lead–bismuth eutectic alloy (LBE, Pb_44.5Bi_55.5) has emerged as a promising candidate for use in advanced nuclear and solar energy systems due to its favorable thermophysical characteristics and radiation shielding capabilities. The aim of this...

The precise control of thermal–kinetic parameters governs epitaxial perfection in functional oxide heterostructures. Herein, using Iridium/MgO(100) as a model system, the traditional “low-speed/high-temperature” paradigm is revoluti...

Portland cement is one of the most widely used construction materials employed in both large-scale structures and everyday applications. Although various materials are often added during production to enhance their performance, NaCl can be introduced...

Hydrogen gas sensing is critical for energy storage, industrial safety, and environmental monitoring. However, traditional sensors still face challenges in selectivity, sensitivity, and stability. This work introduces an innovative N-polar GaN/AlGaN...

TiAl intermetallic alloy is a crucial high-performance material, and its microstructure evolution at high temperatures is closely related to the process parameters. Observing the lamellar structure is key to exploring growth kinetics, and the feature...

The mechanical reliability of metallic alloys under cyclic loading is crucial for optimizing their microstructure–property relationships. Understanding the statistical behavior of fatigue failure data is essential for designing alloys that endu...

We report on the preparation and characterization of a new family of hydrogen-bonded nematogenic liquid crystalline dimers. The dimers are supramolecular complexes that consist of a benzoic acid derivative, acting as the proton donor, featuring a spa...

The defects in zinc oxide crystals are of crucial importance for their usability in many applications and are not yet fully understood. Here, we demonstrate that dioxygen species are present as defects in the grown ZnO, resulting in a bending of the...

The recovery of radiation damage induced by 231-MeV xenon ions with varying fluence (from 5 × 10¹¹ to 2 × 10¹⁴ cm⁻²) in α-Al₂O₃ (corundum) single crystals has been studied by means of isochronal thermal annealing of radiation-...

Lanthanide-based metal–organic frameworks (Ln-MOFs) represent a key material in various optical applications. Thus, they offer the possibility of fine-tuning their functional properties by adjusting the composition, stoichiometry, and ligand na...

The synthesis and characterization of two novel redox-active MOFs/CPs based on 3d transition metal ions and 3,6-ditriazolyl-2,5-dihydroxybenzoquinone (trz₂An) are reported herein. By combining trz₂An with Ni^II and Mn^II ions via the hydrothermal metho...

Understanding and optimizing the relationship between critical processing parameters (rotational speed and dwell time) and the resulting weld performance is crucial for the effective application of friction stir spot welding (FSSW) in joining aluminu...

Proteins are inherently dynamic entities that rely on flexibility across multiple timescales to perform their biological functions. The surrounding environment plays a critical role in modulating protein dynamics by exerting plasticizing or stabilizi...

In this study, the effects of stearic acid coating concentration (0.85%, 1%, and 1.15% wt.) and storage duration (up to 30 days) on the flow properties of surface-modified micronized calcite powder were investigated to evaluate their implications for...

Structural symmetry significantly influences the fundamental characteristics of two-dimensional (2D) materials. In conventional transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs), the absence of in-plane symmetry introduces distinct optoelectronic behaviors. To...

Calcite (CaCO₃), a widely used mineral in materials science and environmental engineering, exhibits excellent stability but has limited mechanical strength and a wide electronic band gap, restricting its broader functional applications. To address th...

We studied the influence of annealing on the magnetic properties and microstructure of ultrathin (metallic nucleus diameter ≈ 5 μm, total diameter ≈ 19 μm) Heusler-type NiMnGa glass-coated microwires prepared using the Taylor–...

Vertical bone defects can result in alveolar bone resorption, which may be addressed using composite grafts. A combination of demineralized bone matrix (DBM) and calcium hydroxide (Ca(OH)₂) has potential as a bone substitute due to its biological and...

Single-phase ternary Mn-Cu-Al alloy ribbons were fabricated by melt-spinning a Mn₄₈Cu₂₈Al₂₄ ingot on a rotating copper roller. They were used as dealloying precursor for forming the nanoporous structure in HCl solution. The basic dealloying behavior...

Photothermal conversion is a pivotal energy transformation mechanism in solar energy systems. Achieving high-efficiency and broadband photothermal conversion within the solar radiation spectrum holds strategic significance in driving the innovative d...

In this paper, we perform crystal plasticity finite element (CPFE) simulations of spherical nanoindentation to extract the indentation stress–strain (ISS) curve for a single-crystalline copper. The load–displacement curves on the Cu (010)...

This study investigates the tribo-mechanical properties of a modified Cu-Cr-Zr alloy with nickel addition, aimed at enhancing its suitability as a resistance spot welding (RSW) electrode material. Two alloy compositions, designated as Sample A (Cu-0....

This study presents a detailed Raman spectroscopic investigation of hydrogels composed of sodium hyaluronate and two N-terminally blocked dipeptides: N-acetyl-L-alanine-methyl-amide (NAcAlaNHMA) and N-acetyl-L-tyrosine-methyl-amide (NAcTyrNHMA). Vibr...

Tantalum carbide MXenes, notably Ta₄C₃T_x and Ta₂CT_x, exhibit distinctive physicochemical properties that distinguish them from the well-studied Ti₃C₂T_x MXene. The combination of exceptional electrochemical properties, efficient photothermal conversio...

Introducing magnetic dopants into topological insulators (TIs) provides a pathway to realizing novel quantum phenomena, including the quantum anomalous Hall effect (QAHE) and axionic states. One of the most commonly used $3d$ transition metal dopants i...

Friction stir spot welding (FSSW) is a solid-state joining technique increasingly favored in industries requiring high-quality, defect-free welds in lightweight and durable structures, such as the automotive, aerospace, and marine industries. This re...

Liquid crystals exhibit unique properties that can be tailored in response to external stimuli. Significant research is directed toward the development of luminescent materials exhibiting liquid crystallinity for various applications. The present wor...

Simulation analysis is a key technical means for studying the internal metal flow patterns in refill friction stir spot welding zones. This study used DeformV11.0 software to establish an accurate and reliable numerical simulation model for 6061-T6 a...

Nickel-based single-crystal superalloy turbine blades are typically manufactured via investment casting followed by a well-established heat treatment process, resulting in a uniform microstructure composed of thin γ channels and cubic-shaped &g...

This study of the BaSO₄-Bi phosphor has revealed that the accumulated energy after external optical excitation exhibits specific characteristics. During irradiation with photon energy exceeding the bandgap, in addition to the intrinsic ultraviolet em...

The current research introduces a cost-effective thermal coating process using a tinning surfacing technique to synthesize WO₃ nanoparticle-reinforced Sn-20Bi (S20B) alloy coating on low-carbon steel (LCS). A ball-milling machine was used for mechani...

A dysprosium-based metal–organic framework (MOF), namely [DyLH₂O]_n (1) (H₃L = 4-((bis(carboxymethyl) amino)methyl)benzoic acid), was successfully synthesized via the hydrothermal method. According to the structural characterization, metal cente...

The growing demands for highly functional biomedical implants necessitate introducing innovative and easy-to-apply surface functionalization techniques, especially when it comes to stainless steel substrates. This study investigated the co-deposition...

This study presents the design and numerical validation of a grating-type labyrinthine acoustic metasurface capable of full 0–2π phase modulation with high transmission efficiency. By tuning the tooth length of the subwavelength unit cells,...

This study addresses critical challenges in manufacturing GRCop-42 Cu alloy (Cu-4Cr-2Nb) components via laser-directed energy deposition (LDED). We systematically establish process–microstructure–property correlation for this alloy, demon...

This study’s novelty lies in providing first-time insights into the isolated role of Friction Stir Processing (FSP) travel speed on microstructure evolution and mechanical performance (micro-hardness, tensile properties, impact energy, and wear...

High-speed and conventional laser cladding technologies were used to prepare Fe-based alloy cladding layers on the surface of 45 steel, compare and analyze the microstructure, microhardness, and phase structure of the two cladding layers, and study a...

The Campylobacter genus includes many pathogenic species, with Campylobacter hepaticus primarily implicated in spotty liver disease in poultry. Chemotaxis is one of the well-established mechanisms of pathogenesis of Campylobacter. The chemoreceptor T...

MIL-STD-1530D and the United States Air Force (USAF) Structures Bulletin EZ-SB-19-01 require an ability to predict the growth of naturally occurring three-dimensional cracks with crack depths equal to what they term an equivalent initial damage size...

SGT1 (the suppressor of the G2 allele of Skp1) functions as an adaptor protein that positively regulates plant defense and developmental processes. It comprises three functional domains: the tetratricopeptide repeat (TPR) domain, Chord SGT1 motif (CS...

Green coating research and development has taken a new turn in recent years because of the combination of nanomaterials and anticorrosive and antifouling coatings. Because of its distinct physicochemical characteristics, graphene, a novel two-dimensi...

Cohesive soil in the reservoir area is vulnerable to natural disasters because of its poor erosion resistance and low strength. Therefore, it needs to be reinforced. Microbially induced calcium carbonate precipitation (MICP) is a sustaibable soil rei...

Rubber is widely used in daily lives, such as in automobile tires, conveyor belts, sealing rings, and gaskets. The performance of rubber determines its service life. Therefore, it is of crucial importance to improve the performance of rubber. Theoret...

The relationship between structure and properties is fundamental in materials science, particularly for aliovalently doped perovskites, where structural changes significantly influence material performance. Accurate prediction of key structural param...

The influences of the addition of Ca, Zn, and Zr on the corrosion behavior and mechanism of as-homogenized Mg-3Sn (T3) alloys in a 3.5% NaCl solution were systematically investigated via hydrogen evolution, mass loss, and electrochemical tests. The r...

Due to the depletion of hydrocarbon resources worldwide, intensive research is being conducted to identify alternative energy carriers. Hydrogen has emerged as a promising candidate due to its high energy density and environmentally friendly nature....

AlMg5Si2Mn alloys are widely used in the field of automotive castings. Since the morphology, size, and distribution of the primary Al dendrite and eutectic Mg₂Si have a decisive influence on the mechanical properties of the alloy, a comprehensive ana...

BaBiO₃ has recently gained significant research attention as a parent material for an interesting family of alloyed compositions with multiple technological applications. In order to grow a variety of structures, a versatile deposition tool such as m...