Optimization of Coulomb energies in gigantic configurational spaces of multi-element ionic crystals by Konstantin Köster, Tobias Binninger, Payam Kaghazchi

“…The exceedingly large configurational space of these materials imposes challenges in determining low(est) energy structures. …”
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Effect of water film and paste film thicknesses on printability of 3D printed low cement UHPC by Ye Shi, Ge You, Pengtao Wu, Zhongxian Liu, Chengqing Wu

“…To address the limitations of 3D printed concrete, such as low ductility and susceptibility to cracking, the development of 3D printed low cement ultra-high performance concrete (3DP-LC-UHPC) represents an effective approach. …”
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Role of nano-bainite laths and nanosized precipitates: Strengthening a low-alloy steel to 1870 MPa by W.Y. Niu, X.L. Zhang, J.W. Liang, Y.F. Shen, W.Y. Xue, J.P. Li

“…Strength and ductility trade-off is a dilemma in the field of metallic materials. In this study, the ultrafine-grained low-alloy steel was prepared using hot rolling, warm rolling, and bainitic treatment processing. …”
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Effect of rapid heat treatment on mechanical properties and precipitation behavior of medium carbon low alloy steel by Kangfeng Zhu, Xiaodan Zhu, Ruihong Xu, Shuai Tong, Xiaokai Liang, Xinjun Sun, Caifu Yang

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The regolith-hosted clay REEs leaching effects by mechanical grinding and at low temperature: An analogy on treatment method by Hassan Nasir Mangi, Liqiang Ma, Ru'an Chi, Chenghao Wu, Zhenyue Zhang, Yan DeTian, Lara Sindhu, Khalid Thebo, Umar Ashraf

“…Further research is needed to examine the effects of low-to-medium RPM and low temperatures (50 °C), specifically tailored to the mineralogy and structural changes (e.g., halloysite amorphization) of the samples, in order to optimize leaching efficiency—impacted by these changes—despite the observed variations in the recovery of regolith-based clay REEs in both liberated and unliberated forms across samples.…”
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Nutritional quality and functional properties of finger millet, sweet potato, and soybean composite flour as affected by blending ratios by Ibrahim Mohammed Ali, Sirawdink Fikreyesus Forsido, Chala G. Kuyu

“…Abstract Despite their low nutritional values, cereals are the raw materials used the most for developing different food products. …”
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Optimization of Surface Quality and Power Consumption in Machining Hardened AISI 4340 Steel by Dennis Ochengo, Li Liang, Zhao Wei, He Ning

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Nano-Enhanced Phase Change Materials for Building Envelopes: A Systematic Review of Thermal Performance and Applications by Narbuts Jānis, Vanaga Ruta

“…In response to mounting regulatory pressures for energy-efficient buildings, this paper presents a systematic literature review of nano-enhanced phase change materials (NePCMs) tailored for building envelope applications. …”
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Ratio of water to cement and supplementary cementitious materials on mechanical and impact resistance properties of reactive powder concrete by Haoyu Tan, Peilong Yuan, Dazhao Sun, Xiang Fan, Cheng Wang, Junrong Liu

“…Abstract Reactive powder concrete (RPC) is a novel high-performance building material widely used in large-scale engineering structures due to its superior mechanical properties and durability. …”
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Metal–Organic Frameworks Meet Two‐Dimensional Materials in Polymer Matrices for Flame Retardant and Sensor Applications by Xue Bi, Yanan Hou, Ye‐Tang Pan, Siqi Huo, Congling Shi, Jiyu He, Rongjie Yang

“…Additionally, the integration of sensing performance can achieve intelligent monitoring and control, as well as real‐time risk assessment and system optimization. In summary, this review deeply analyzes the dispersion, interfacial interaction, and performance adjustment mechanism of composite materials and discusses in detail the application potential of MOFs and hybrids formed by 2D materials in the field of flame retardant and sensing. …”
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Recent advances in photo‐ or electro‐chromic smart windows and their thermal regulation by Zhen Du, Shuo Wang, Chang Gu, Guojian Yang

“…This review covers the evaluation parameters of thermal regulation performance, innovative mechanisms, optical regulation optimization methods, and developing status of the smart windows based on PC or EC materials. …”
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Innovative 3D printing technologies and advanced materials revolutionizing orthopedic surgery: current applications and future directions by Bo Cong, Bo Cong, Haiguang Zhang, Haiguang Zhang

“…Despite notable progress, the field faces challenges such as optimizing mechanical properties, ensuring structural integrity, addressing regulatory complexities across different regions, and considering environmental impacts and cost barriers, especially in low-resource settings. …”
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Valorization of exotic fruit residues: Sustainable green dielectric and insulating materials for energy and waste management solutions by Yuliana Pullas, María Fernanda Lecaro, Juan Fernando Posso, Pierina Mirabá, Luis Miguel Prócel, Andrea C. Landázuri

“…Other materials show desirable properties at 250 °C and 2h. …”
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Influence of Cold Deformation on the Behavior of Short Time Low Temperature Aging of Superduplex Stainless Steel UNS S39274 by T.S. Barros, A.C. Gonzaga, A.R. Pimenta, A.V.C. Braga, S.S.M. Tavares

“…The mechanical properties and corrosion resistance are optimized with austente:ferrite proportions close to 1:1, and the absence of other phases. …”
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Lignin waste-based low-cost porous carbon for efficient and stable CO2 capture by Changle Wang, Jiong Sun, Fu-An Guo, Zhijing Liang, Cuizhen Bai, Salman Qadira, Hao Wang, Yuhe Liao, Boshi Li, Ruiqin Zhang, Haiming Yang, Shao-Tao Bai

“…Herein, we report the synthesis of novel low-cost porous carbon materials for highly efficient CO2 capture prepared from abundant lignin waste via a one-step direct activation/carbonization method. …”
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Study on low-cycle fatigue life of nickel-based superalloy GH4586 at various temperatures by Ma Yixin, Liu Bingyang, Wang Wei, Jin Ping, Jin Hui, Cai Guobiao

“…However, with the development of reusable rocket engine technology, a more profound understanding of the low-cycle fatigue performance of the material under cyclic loading is required. …”
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Turning Trash into Treasure: Silicon Carbide Nanoparticles from Coal Gangue and High-Carbon Waste Materials by Kaixing Gao, Yao Zhang, Binghan Wang, Zhuangzhuang Zhang, Sen Luo, Qian Wang, Yanzhong Zhen, Feng Fu, Yucang Liang

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On a Method for Calculating Bending and Shear Vibrations of a Porous Piezoelement in the Low-Frequency Region by A. N. Soloviev, V. A. Chebanenko, P. A. Oganesyan, E. I. Fomenko

“…Devices for collecting and storing energy from the external environment are low-power sources of electric energy that are actively used. …”
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Mechanisms and pore properties of eco-friendly alkali-activated foam materials prepared with ilmenite tailings and metakaolin by Weiming Sun, Bin Ma, Yue Tang, Xuefeng Li, Xiaoli Li, Yusheng Zeng, Zuyin Zou

“…Increasing the IT content from 0 % to 20 % refined the pore architecture, reducing both the average and modal pore sizes, and enhancing the uniformity of pore distribution. These structural optimizations contributed to exceptionally low thermal conductivity – measured as low as 0.0518 W/m·K in the highest-porosity samples. …”
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Numerical Improvement of Battery Thermal Management Integrating Phase Change Materials with Fin-Enhanced Liquid Cooling by Bo Wang, Changzhi Jiao, Shiheng Zhang

“…Under high-rate charging and discharging conditions, the coupling of phase change materials (PCMs) with liquid cooling proves to be an effective approach for controlling battery pack operating temperature and performance. …”
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