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Soft robotics is a rapidly evolving field that leverages compliant and deformable materials to create robotic systems capable of safe human interaction, environmental adaptability, and bio-inspired motion. Unlike rigid r...

Thanks to the ultrahigh flexibility of 2D materials and to their extreme sensitivity to applied strain, there is currently a strong interest in studying and understanding how their electronic properties can be modulated ...

The evaporative cooling system has better advantages than conventional systems in terms of the economic costs, methods of operation, energy consumption, and no pollution, as caused by the fluorocarbon gases and their rol...

Abstract CO2 curing can greatly enhance the properties of concrete while actively sequestering CO2. However, the influencing mechanisms of CO2 curing on the passivation film of steel bars in concrete remains unclear. In ...

Interlocking concrete pavers (ICPs) require substantial cement consumption, resulting in considerable embodied carbon emissions, while the regional availability of conventional supplementary cementitious materials is bec...

High-consistency silicone rubbers can be foamed with various chemical and physical blowing agents. However, due to the toxic and, therewith, harmful effects of chemical blowing agents, physical blowing agents are becomin...

Abstract Utilization of industrial waste to produce geopolymer concrete is a good answer to minimize the carbon-dioxide( Co2) released from the traditional procedure of producing Ordinary Portland cement (OPC). This not ...

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...

Prestressed concrete cylinder pipe (PCCP) is composed of concrete, steel cylinder, mortar and prestressed steel wire, which has been widely used in water conveyance and diversion projects. PCCP employs high-strength conc...

Abstract Zinc oxide (ZnO) nanoparticles are widely explored for photocatalytic degradation of organic pollutants due to their high stability, low cost, and environmental compatibility. In this study, ZnO nanoparticles we...

Abstract Confinement epitaxy beneath graphene stabilizes exotic material phases by restricting vertical growth and altering lateral diffusion, conditions unattainable on bare substrates. However, achieving long-range int...

Abstract Predictive atomistic simulations have propelled materials discovery, yet routine setup and debugging still demand computer specialists. This know-how gap limits the use of Integrated Computational Materials Engi...

Van der Waals (vdW) magnetic materials offer a flexible platform for exploring low-dimensional spin-dependent transport. FePd _2 Te _2 (FPT) is a layered ferromagnet with a Curie temperature of ∼185 K, whose magnetic a...

Hydrogel of single-walled carbon nanotubes and polyaniline has been used for thermopower engineering applications due to desirable thermal, electrical, and mechanical properties as well as tunable degradability. In this ...

Thermoset and fiber-reinforced composites (FRCs) are widely adopted for their exceptional mechanical strength, thermal resistance, and chemical stability that have demonstrated versatile applications across aerospace, au...

Abstract Understanding and controlling the marine degradation of biodegradable polymers is crucial for sustainable materials engineering and pollution prevention. However, a unified interpretive method that links multisc...

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...

Understanding solute segregation at twin boundaries (TBs) is essential for tailoring the microstructure and properties of magnesium alloys. Using in situ scanning transmission electron microscopy, we directly observe the...

With the expanding use of woven composites in critical load-bearing applications under harsh environmental conditions, it is essential to evaluate how hygrothermal exposure affects their performance. This study aims to s...

To investigate the dynamic mechanical behavior and fragmentation characteristics of layered rock under the combined effects of chemical corrosion and impact loading, split Hopkinson pressure bar (SHPB) tests were perform...

Incorporation of filler materials in polymer composites have gained due to their superior qualities such as improved properties. The objective of the work is to study the effect of plant-based fillers, such as Rice Husk ...

This work introduces a novel geometrical and analytical modeling framework for predicting the stiffness properties of knitted composites, a class of materials known for their complex architectures and versatile mechanica...

According to the fractal theory, the fractal distribution formula of gradation for rockfill materials is deduced. The field gradation data of six dams with clay core and five 200 m-high CFRDs are used to verify the relev...

Heterostructured materials comprise domains with markedly different properties whose interactive coupling produces synergistic effects beyond the rule of mixtures. As the field advances, a key question is how to distingu...