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Background and study aim. Placebo responses are a well-known psychophysiological phenomenon observed in various areas of human performance. In the context of physical activity, these responses can influence motivation, p...

Abstract As the first link element for the transmission of shaft vibration to the pedestal and even to the hull, water-lubricated bearing plays a key role in suppressing vibration. Although the porous structure is consid...

Nano- and micro-oxides are promising materials due to several interesting characteristics such as photocatalytic and antimicrobial role. In this work, zinc oxide nanorods were obtained by microwave-assisted solvothermal ...

In this study, we evaluated a nanoscale random rubbed structure (nRRS) used as a scattering layer in organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) through an innovative manufacturing method. The rubbing technique, which is conve...

To improve the photocatalytic property of titanium dioxide, titanous sulfate as the titanium source, cobalt nitrate hexahydrate as the cobalt source, undoped and Co 2+ -doped titania nanotubes were prepared via coprecipi...

Additive manufacturing (AM), or 3D printing, is an emerging technology that “adds” materials up and constructs products through a layer-by-layer procedure. Laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) is a powder-bed-based AM tech...

To address the challenges of membrane fouling, short service life, and unstable performance associated with PVDF membranes in wastewater treatment and reuse, this study proposes a multi-dimensional collaborative optimiza...

Lead zirconate titanate (PZT) has long been regarded as the gold standard material for piezoelectric sensorsowing to its outstanding piezoelectric performance (d33 = 500–600 pC/N) and well-established industrial scalab...

The selection of sustainable and effective covering systems is essential in greenhouses to ensure optimal insulation, microclimate control, energy management, and proper solar irradiance filtration for plant growth. This...

Abstract Background Blood-based biomarkers could improve the precision of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) clinical diagnosis and expand access to targeted treatments. Therefore, we evaluated the diagnostic accuracy of plasma ...

Background. Athlete burnout is an increasingly recognized problem in modern sport, associated with high training demands, psychological stress, and environmental pressures. It may significantly affect athletes’ perform...

This study investigated the potential of polyvinylpyrrolidone-grafted graphene (PGR) for secondary reinforcement of SBS and microwave-activated crumb rubber (ACR) modified asphalt, aiming to clarify the underlying mechan...

This Effect of Nano-carbon additives on mechanical performance and durability of cementitious composites in oi terms of static and dynamic modulus is studied. A Nano carbon powder was admixed in 5%, 10% and 15 % levels a...

Abstract The design of multi-principal element alloys (MPEAs) is challenged by data scarcity and the complexity of optimizing multiple mechanical properties simultaneously. To address these challenges, we investigate an ...

This study presents a novel, modular 3D printing system for the scalable production of microbially induced calcium carbonate (CaCO3) precipitation (MICP) produced bio-materials. Through modular design principles and oper...

Abstract Tool wear is a critical challenge in titanium alloy friction stir welding (FSW). Vortex flow-based FSW (VFSW) is a potential solution for this issue because the VFSW process uses a similar material to the base m...

Composite materials are utilized in many industries today due to its high performance and lightweight. However, the part manufacturing process of traditional composites is complicated and often involves high cost. The mo...

This paper focuses on the development of thermosetting resins with lightweight, excellent thermal stability and oxidation resistance. Specifically, the curing behavior and thermal properties of benzoxazines incorporating...

The development of high-capacity anode materials remains pivotal for advancing lithium-ion battery technologies. While silicon offers a much higher theoretical capacity than graphite (3579 vs. 372 mAh g⁻¹), its severe...

Additive manufacturing (AM) is a rapidly growing industrial fabrication technology. It provides engineers with a growing library of advanced materials, ranging from thermoplastics to metals and cement-based composites, e...

This study investigates a novel combination of materials, incorporating pantyhose and rice husk, to develop sustainable insulation panel candidates, an approach that has not been previously explored in the literature. Pa...

This study examines the mechanical and fracture behavior of glass fiber-reinforced epoxy laminates enhanced with graphene nanoplatelets (GNPs) to explore the effect of GNP through-thickness distributions on tensile, pin-...

The asphalt industry faces growing challenges from stringent greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction mandates and diminishing high-quality virgin material reserves. This review paper positions upcycling as the engineered transfor...

Abstract To ensure the prefabrication quality of concrete segmental beams for assembled railway bridges, this study investigates the main factors affecting the casting and curing of such beams. Using the Zheng-Xu regiona...