Mechanical and thermal properties of structural lightweight bamboo fiber-reinforced insulating mortar by Yunyun Tong, Wei Zhang, Mengya Li, Tien Tung Ngo, Qiannan Wang, Wei Zeng, Benyue Li

“…Bamboo fiber-reinforced mortar (BFRM) was evaluated for its microstructural, mechanical, and thermal properties. …”
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Study on the Modification of Dietary Fiber and Degradation of Zearalenone in Corn Germ Meal by Solid-State Fermentation with <i>Bacillus subtilis</i> K6 by Jiahao Li, Kailong Li, Langwen Tang, Chun Hua, Na Chen, Chenxian Yang, Ying Xin, Fusheng Chen

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Experimental study on freeze-thaw durability of high plasticity clay treated with waste glass powder and waste tire textile fibers by Ali Zanj, Masoud Jamshidi Chenari, Maryam Zolfalizadeh, Mahdi Salimi, Iman Hosseinpour, Meghdad Payan

“…Multiple unconfined compressive strength (UCS), indirect tensile strength (ITS), and ultrasonic pulse velocity (UPV) tests, as well as comprehensive microstructural analyses, were conducted on the samples before and after exposure to FTCs. …”
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Synergistic enhancement of recycled aggregate concrete using hybrid natural-synthetic fiber reinforcement and silica fume by Danish Akbar, Faisal Shabbir, Ali Raza, Nabil Ben Kahla

“…SEM images revealed denser interfacial transition zones (ITZ) and a more compact microstructure, attributed to the pozzolanic activity of silica fume and the effective crack-bridging behavior of the fibers. …”
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Experimental investigation on modelling and prediction of optimal process parameters for the wear behaviour of hybrid polymer matrix composite by K. Karthik, K. Elavarasan, Beemkumar Nagappan, Subhaprada Dash, Krishna Kumar Shukla, Arpit Arora, Venkata Ramesh Reddy V, Kamakshi Priya Kumar

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Comprehensive analysis of mechanical characteristics in self-compacting concrete (SCC) with aluminum oxide (Al2O3) nanoparticles and glass fibers: An experimental and analytical in... by Hamed Heidarzad Moghaddam, Mohammad Ali Lotfollahi-Yaghin, Ahmad Maleki

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The preparation and performance research and application of high performance steel fiber reinforced concrete in deep and large freezing shaft by Jiabao Hu, Zhishu Yao, Yongjie Xu, Rui Wang, Kun Hu

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Experimental Study on the Strength Characteristics of Modified Guilin Red Clay by Wenwu Chen, Zhigao Xie, Jiguang Chen, Mengyao Hong, Xiaobo Wang, Haofeng Zhou, Bai Yang

“…The results demonstrate distinct strengthening mechanisms: Lignin exhibits an optimal dosage (6%), significantly increasing cohesion and internal friction angle through physical reinforcement (“soil fiber” formation), but higher dosages (8%) lead to particle separation and strength reduction. …”
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Advances and developments in high strength geopolymer concrete for sustainable construction – A review by V.S. Sujitha, S. Raja, Maher Ali Rusho, Simon Yishak

“…The study provides a comprehensive review of the latest advancements in HSGC, with a unique focus on the synergistic effects of incorporating various industrial by-products, which contribute to improved microstructure, strength, and durability. The research delves into the enhancement techniques such as the use of nanomaterials, fibers, and advanced chemical additives. …”
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Influence of Different Bleeding Times on Structural and Physicochemical Characteristics of Beef from Halal-Slaughtered Cattle by Dilek Ceyda Öztekin, Kezban Candoğan

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Recent trends in rubberized and non-rubberized ultra-high performance geopolymer concrete for sustainable construction: A review by Alshaeer Honin, Amran Mugahed, Rezzoug Aïssa, Murali Gunasekaran, Makul Natt, Al-Yaari Mohammed, Avudaiappan Siva, Maureira-Carsalade Nelson, Alluqmani Ayed Eid

“…However, the inclusion of rubber compromises compressive strength because of inadequate interfacial adhesion, enhancements in surface treatment and the optimization of composite formulations can effectively overcome these challenges, and merging customized rubber proportions with advanced polymeric or fiber reinforcements maintains mechanical integrity while capitalizing on rubber’s elasticity, suggesting the necessity for ongoing investigation into microstructural optimization and long-term performance to thoroughly harness the sustainability and functionality of UHPRGC.…”
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Assessment of mechanical and heavy metal leaching behavior of resource-efficient engineered cementitious composites incorporating ultra-high-volume municipal waste incineration bot... by Jun Liu, Yukun Wu, Lei Cheng, Hesong Jin, Jianxin Li, Feng Xing

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Application of high-strength ECC in the repair and reinforcement of deep vertical shaft lining by Haibing Cai, Long Zang, Shi Hu, Xiaofang Li, Changqiang Pang, Qianqian Wu

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Advances in Carbon-Based Aerogels for CO₂ Capture: Fundamental Design Strategies and Technological Progress by Shakila Parveen Asrafali, Thirukumaran Periyasamy, Gazi A. K. M. Rafiqul Bari

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Optimizing hybrid fiber concrete: an experimental analysis of steel and polypropylene fiber composites using RSM by Muhammad Aftab Khan, Qaiser uz Zaman Khan

“…This study investigates the mechanical and microstructural properties of HYFRC through a series of comprehensive experiments. …”
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In Situ Ceramic Phase Reinforcement via Short-Pulsed Laser Cladding for Enhanced Tribo-Mechanical Behavior of Metal Matrix Composite FeNiCr-B₄C (5 and 7 wt.%) Coatings by Artem Okulov, Olga Iusupova, Alexander Stepchenkov, Vladimir Zavalishin, Elena Marchenkova, Kun Liu, Jie Li, Tushar Sonar, Aleksey Makarov, Yury Korobov, Evgeny Kharanzhevskiy, Ivan Zhidkov, Yulia Korkh, Tatyana Kuznetsova, Pei Wang, Yuefei Jia

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Scale-up and optimization of fenofibrate-loaded fibers electrospun by corona-electrospinning by E. Bitay, Z.-I. Szabo, J. Kantor, K. Molnar, A. L. Gergely

“…An experimental design-based approach was used to study the influence of production parameters on fiber diameter and morphology. Microstructural characterization of the obtained products was performed by scanning electron microscopy imaging and differential scanning calorimetry. …”
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Fiber deviation and optimized toolpath strategies in melt electrowriting of tubular scaffolds by Benno Neuhaus, Sebastian Loewner, Henrik Heymann, Fritz Webering, Judith Synofzik, Holger Blume, Cornelia Blume

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Mechanical behavior of SiC reinforced ZA63 Mg matrix composites: Experiments and 3D finite element modelling by Chong Wang, Zelong Du, Enyu Guo, Shuying Bai, Zongning Chen, Huijun Kang, Guohao Du, Yanling Xue, Tongmin Wang

“…In this work, the microstructure evolution and mechanical behavior of extruded SiC/ZA63 Mg matrix composites are investigated via combined experimental study and three-dimensional finite element modelling (3D FEM) based on the actual 3D microstructure achieved by synchrotron tomography. …”
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Effect of continuous fiber reinforcement on mechanical and tribological characteristics of cellulose and human hair fiber polymer composites by K․S․Ashraff Ali, Samraj Ravi, Vinayagam Mohanavel, Manikandan Ayyar, Selvakumar Kathiresan, Sathish Kannan, Arunkumar Munimathan, Manzoore Elahi M. Soudagar, Seeniappan Kaliappan

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