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Abstract Composites are increasingly employed in aerospace, automotive, construction, sports, and defense industries owing to their high strength-to-weight ratio, corrosion resistance, and customizable properties. This s...

This paper presents the design and experimental validation of a two-dimensional (2-D) circularly cylindrical phased array antenna with integrated wide-angle beam-switching capability for multibeam radiation in the Ku-ban...

Abstract Soft electronic devices require durability to endure their inherent exposure to diverse mechanical deformations, including scratches, punctures, and repeated bending. Without intrinsic damage recovery mechanisms...

Rational protein design has successfully enhanced the mechanical stability of biomaterials by optimizing the internal topology of force-bearing domains. However, current design strategies predominantly focus on isolated ...

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 ...

Abstract Accurate prediction of invasive mechanical ventilation (IMV) requirement in patients with community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) is a key clinical challenge. Conventional static risk stratification scores have limit...

This study reports the fabrication and evaluation of layered scaffolds based on polylactide/polycaprolactone (PLPC) matrices for osteochondral-inspired designs. Bilayer architectures comprised a bone-facing layer with mi...

Abstract Bone tissue engineering scaffolds must provide structural support while permitting fluid transport and maintaining safe hydrodynamic conditions for cell activity. Triply Periodic Minimal Surface (TPMS) architect...

ObjectiveThe study aimed to assess the effects of resting energy expenditure (REE) on critically ill individuals requiring mechanical ventilation with different degrees of sedation.DesignA prospective self-controlled stu...

Double-rf systems have become a standard solution in advanced storage ring light sources for beam acceleration and bunch lengthening. In this context, a compact single-cell normal-conducting bimodal rf cavity is proposed...

Abstract This study aims to develop a performance grade (PG) zoning map for asphalt pavements along the Kabul–Salang Highway in Afghanistan, considering local climatic conditions and traffic factors, to support optimiz...

Abstract Microrobotic systems offer significant potential for precision medicine by enabling minimally invasive interventions in complex fluidic environments. However, effective operation in these settings requires actua...

Abstract This paper focused to enhance the mechanical and microstructural properties of Al 7475 alloy by incorporating Si₃N₄/TiO2 hybrid ceramic particles in developing composites through Friction Stir Welding (FSW...

This systematic review of 79 CubeSat antenna studies reveals a progressive “workflow attrition cascade” (68% $\rightarrow 70$ % $\rightarrow 87$ % $\rightarrow 92$ %) wherein electromagnetic design sophisti...

Aluminum/magnesium alloys have increasingly important applications in the lightweight design and manufacturing of launch vehicles due to their excellent mechanical properties. The bodies and body cover panels of new ener...

Abstract This research employs hybrid machine learning techniques to optimize the mechanical properties of 3D-printed polylactic acid (PLA) lattice structures. By integrating random forest (RF) and XGBoost (XGB) algorith...

Abstract The use of textile fibre-reinforced composite materials for many alternative applications has significantly increased in the twenty-first century due to their lightweight nature and high strength-to-weight ratio...

The present work investigates the compressive mechanical response of three lattice structures manufactured via VAT photopolymerization. A bio-inspired architecture, derived from the observation of Euplectella aspergillum...

The effectiveness of piezoelectric footwear depends on accurately identifying the areas of the shoe that experience the greatest pressure during walking or running. These high-pressure zones are ideal for placing piezoel...

Bobbin tool friction stir welding (BT-FSW) is a solid-state joining technique that produces high-strength welds without the need for backing plates. This study introduces a new variant, termed hybrid bobbin tool friction...

Abstract This study investigated the design and implementation of an adaptive front-lighting system (AFS) utilizing diffractive optical elements (DOEs) for automotive applications, addressing challenges found in conventi...

Copper matrix composites face the inherent strength-conductivity trade-off, limiting their high-end applications. Inspired by bone and bamboo, a bioinspired oriented multicore composite (BOMC) was fabricated. Its dual-ne...

This study investigates the complementary modulation of chitosan/keratin hydrogels through the combined use of hexamethylene diisocyanate (HDI) and Pluronic F-68, aiming to tailor mechanical stability, porosity, and biol...

Abstract Re-entrant auxetic lattices exhibiting negative Poisson’s ratio behaviour are attractive for lightweight energy-absorbing applications. However, traditional re-entrant and hexagonal auxetic designs often exhib...