BIOCOMPATIBILITY OF TITANIUM DENTAL IMPLANTS: INFLUENCES ON OSSEOINTEGRATION AND LOCAL IMMUNITY by Ioan Sarbu, Cosmin Bida, Doriana Agop Forna, Sergiu Focsaneanu, Alina-Ramona Dimofte, Gabriela Stan, Kamel Earar

“…Titanium dental implants are a durable therapeutic solution with a high clinical success rate due to their mechanical properties, corrosion resistance, and exceptional biocompatibility. …”
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Natural rubber nanocomposites based on hybrid filler of zinc nanoparticles and carbon nanotubes: Electrical conductivity and other related properties by N. Thongkong, S. Wisunthorn, S. Pichaiyut, C. Nakason, S. Kiatkamjornwong

“…These ZnO contents provided the NR hybrid composite with superior mechanical properties in terms of tensile strength and modulus, together with good electrical conductivity and dielectric properties. …”
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Study on the preparation, characterization, and antibacterial properties of keggin POMs functionalized carrageenan composite films by Anxing Wang, Mengqi Wang, Yu Zhang, Qing Zhang, Guojun Yuan

“…Abstract A composite antimicrobial film (Carrageenan/Polyoxometalate, Carr/POM) was prepared by doping Keggin-type polyoxometalate Na3PW12O40 into carrageenan using the casting method. The mechanical properties, thermal stability, surface morphology, structure, antimicrobial activity and biodegradability of the films were systematically investigated. …”
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Continuous carbon fiber 3D printing with interweaving deposition for enhanced mechanical performance in fused filament fabrication by A. ElSherbiny, A.J. Qureshi, P. Mertiny

“…Among AM techniques, Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) is widely used for polymer-based manufacturing but exhibits limitations in high-performance applications due to insufficient mechanical properties. To address these shortcomings, this study focuses on advancing a standard FFF system to integrate Continuous Carbon Fiber (CCF) and implement interweaving deposition patterns, with the goal of enhancing structural performance and integrity. …”
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The Performance of Resistance to Hot and Cold Cycle of A New Lead-Free Solder Paste by ZHANG Qi, SUN Feng-lian

“…The shear strength and nanohardness of micro solder joints before and after hot and cold cycles were compared, and the effect of trace elements on the microstructure of the interface and mechanical properties was analyzed. The results show that the shear strength and nanoindentation hardness of SACBN07 are higher than that of SAC305 due to the solid solution strengthening and dispersion strengthening of Bi element in SACBN07. …”
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A psychoacoustic assessment for enhancing the sound quality of vibrating composite panels by AllahTavakoli Yahya, Marquis-Favre Catherine, Ichchou Mohamed N., Hamzaoui Nacer

“…The preference analysis identified optimal designs, correlating preferences with psychoacoustic indices, like loudness, and mechanical properties such as stiffness-to-mass ratio and damping. …”
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Synergistic Effects of Low-Loading Cellulose Nanocrystals on the Mechanical, Morphological, Thermal, and Structural Properties of Epoxy Resins by Deniz Aydemir, Eser Sozen, Kadir Kayahan, Süheyla Esin Köksal, Orhan Kelleci, Kerim Aydin

“…In the present study, cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs), recognized for their high mechanical properties, were employed as a reinforcing agent. …”
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Integrative dynamics of cell wall architecture and plant growth under salt stress by Faheem Tariq, Faheem Tariq, Changle Ma, Shuangshuang Zhao

“…It further elucidates how the cell wall’s composition, structure, and mechanical properties affect osmotic balance, ion transport, and physiological responses to salinity in plants. …”
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Preliminary Study on Feasibility of Manufacturing Injection-molded Composite Using Cellulosic Materials by Ji Hyun Tak, Min Seo Kim, Ji Young Lee

“…The incorporation of up to 5% (by weight) MFC considerably improved the mechanical properties of the sheets by enhancing their fiber–fiber bonding. …”
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Measurement and evaluation of cement paste porosity by electrochemical impedance spectroscopy by Jana Chalupová, Jiří Němeček, Vojtěch Hybášek, Vojtěch Pommer, Jiří Němeček

“… Porosity is an important part of cement paste microstructure, which significantly influences the mechanical properties (especially durability and strength) of cement-based materials. …”
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Effect of the long-term storage methods on the stability of cartilage biomechanical parameters by Blanka Žaloudková, Šárka Sekorová, Barbora Kopecká, Daniel Kytýř

“…It can be concluded that no significant difference was found in neither the mechanical properties of the samples nor in the effects of each preservational method. …”
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The Microstructure, Tensile Properties and Corrosion Resistance of Mg–Al–Sn–Zn Alloys Modified by Minor Ce Addition by Guojun Liu, LiPing Liu, Feng Li, Yue Wang, Jiasheng He, ChenYe Yu, Sheng Guan, Ting Wang

“…Tensile tests demonstrated that Ce significantly improved the mechanical properties at room temperature (RT) and 175°C. …”
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Influence of 3D-Printed PEEK on the Tribo-Corrosion Performance of Ti6Al4V Biomedical Alloy by Dominik Jonas Federl, Abbas Al-Rjoub

“…These findings highlight the potential of 3D-printed PEEK as a viable alternative for biomedical applications, offering rapid patient-specific prototyping, tunable mechanical properties, and improved surface adaptability compared to conventional materials.…”
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Gradient hydrogels based on photo-initiated polymerization-induced self-assembly by Yingchu Zhou, Ziqi Liu, Yi Zeng, Li Luo, Jie Chen, Diyuan Zheng, Zhao Wu, Chao Lang

“…This gradient design results in significantly different mechanical properties such as strength, resilience, modulus, and loss factors across the hydrogel. …”
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Redistribution of Residual Stresses in Titanium Alloy Butt-Welded Thick Plates Due to Wire-Cut Electrical Discharge Machining by Qifeng Wu, Cunrui Bo, Kaixiang Sun, Liangbi Li

“…Welding and cutting behaviour may affect the mechanical properties of titanium alloy welded structures, which may have some impact on the safety assessment of the structure. …”
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Use of sewage sludge in concrete industry by I. L. Chulkova, O. E. Smirnova, A. V. Krasova

“…In further studies, it is planned to solve the problems of structure formation and study of the interface between the phases of sewage sludge in the composition of concrete; to investigate the relationship between the chemical composition of precipitation and the physical and mechanical properties of a building material.…”
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Effect of block geometry on the estimation of low volumetric block proportions: A tunneling-based computer bimrock model by Zixin Zhao, Guolong Zhu, Xingliang Peng, Fawu Wang

“…VBP is an essential parameter for evaluating bimrock mechanical properties. However, current unadjusted VBP estimations may have large errors that can exceed 100%. …”
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Effects of Temperature and Secondary Orientations on the Deformation Behavior of Single-Crystal Superalloys by Sujie Liu, Cui Zong, Guangcai Ma, Yafeng Zhao, Junjie Huang, Yi Guo, Xingqiu Chen

“…The influence of secondary orientations on mechanical properties is insignificant at room temperature. …”
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SEMI–AUTOMATED ASSESSMENT OF MICROMECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF THE METAL FOAMS ON THE CELL-WALL LEVEL by Nela Krčmářová, Jan Šleichrt, Tomáš Doktor, Daniel Kytýř, Ondřej Jiroušek

“…Metal foams are innovative porous material used for wide range of application such as deformation energy or sound absorption, filter material, or microbiological incubation carrier. To predict mechanical properties of the metal foam is necessary to precisely describe elasto–plastic properties of the foam on cell–wall level. …”
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Effect of cement and sugarcane bagasse ash on the micro-mechanical characteristics of expansive soil by Shantanu Paul, Promita Chakraborty, Arzida Binta Anwar, Golam Mortoza, Laila Sharmin Sukti

“…This study investigates the effectiveness of using cement and sugarcane bagasse ash (SBA) to improve the mechanical properties and volumetric stability of such soils. …”
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