TOPOLOGY OPTIMIZATION DESIGN METHOD FOR HINGE-FREE MULTI-INPUT MULTI-OUTPUT COMPLIANT MECHANISMS UNDER BUCKLING CONSTRAINTS (MT) by GAN Wei, RONG JianHua, ZHAO Lei, HE YiFan, LI ZhengWei, ZHOU Quan

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Artificial intelligence based hybrid solar energy systems with smart materials and adaptive photovoltaics for sustainable power generation by Udit Mamodiya, Indra Kishor, Ramakrishna Garine, Priyam Ganguly, Nithesh Naik

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Bottle-encapsulated sludge bricks (BESB): low-carbon masonry units with sewage-sludge cores and PET formwork by Yahaya Hassan Labaran, Andy C. Lalngaihawma, P. Lalzarliana Paihte, Gaurav Saini

“…This study proposes an innovative reuse of sludge-filled plastic bottles as an alternative to traditional bricks. By optimizing water content (5%) to achieve 18.16 N/mm2 compressive strength surpassing conventional red clay bricks (17 N/mm2) the work demonstrates a low-cost, environmentally friendly solution for waste repurposing and sustainable construction. …”
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Microstructural optimization by two-step tempering treatment and quantitative analysis of microstructure effect on the toughness at −40 °C in CrNiMoV steel by Li Wang, Junwei Qin, Yuzhi Zhu, Kaixuan Chen, Yanlin Wang, Zidong Wang

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Evaluation of agro-industrial residues produced in Costa Rica for a low-cost culture medium using Bacillus subtilis 168 by Sofía Miranda-Durán, Luis Porras-Reyes, Alexander Schmidt-Durán

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Concept for Parameter Design and Optimization of Surface Acoustic Wave Devices by A. S. Koigerov, A. V. Korlyakov

“…Approbation of work on the creation of actual frequency filters on the example of resonator SAW filters with low losses on leaky SAWs. Development of a methodological approach to creation of a technology of computer-aided design of SAW filters using optimization algorithms.Materials and methods. …”
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Artificial nano-sized ZnAgO/ZnO/ZnAlO composite material for photocatalytic applications by Trinh Duc Thien, Hoang Van Thanh, Le T.M. Cham, Pham Duc Thang, Nguyen Van Thang, Duong Van Pham, Minh Hong Pham, Hoang Nam Nhat, Vuong Van Hiep, Nguyen Dinh Lam

“…Low-temperature-assisted co-precipitation was used to generate artificial nano-sized ZnAgO/ZnO/ZnAlO composite material with Al and Ag impurity concentrations of 0 %–5 % and 0 %–2 %, respectively. …”
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Synthesis and optimization of low-cost metal-organic frameworks from melamine and bauxite for efficient removal of bromocresol green from water using response surface methodology by Mahdieh Chegeni, Mohanna Chegeni, Maedeh Nazari, Ghazal Ebrahim Zade

“…This research can be introduced new insight into achieving green chemistry by using natural and low-cost starting materials.…”
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WALL CERAMIC MATERIALS BASED ON TECHNOGENIC RAW MATERIALS OF COAL SERIES by A. S. Gaishun, E. S. Gaishun, E. V. Kovaleristova, K. S. Yavruyan

“…The feasibility of the production of highly efficient ceramic products with low thermal conductivity and density based on technogenic raw materials of the coal series using the technology of compression molding is shown.Conclusion. …”
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Application of augmented simplex‐centroïd mixture design in developing and optimizing new low‐cost microfiltration membranes from clays and cassava peels for bacteria removal by Ibrahim Cherif Mountapbeme, Emilia Enjema Lyonga Mbamyah, Amadou Pountouenchi, Saliou Njuhou, Mohamed Mouafon, Emma Julienne Augustine Ndzana, Yacouba Mfomboum Kouotou, Gisèle Laure Lecomte‐Nana, Dayirou Njoya

“…This study focuses on the development and optimization of a low‐cost ceramic membrane based on natural resources and local waste for eliminating bacteria from water. …”
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Optimizing surface quality in PMEDM using SiC powder material by combined solution response surface methodology – Adaptive neuro fuzzy inference system by Huu Phan Nguyen, Shirguppikar Shailesh, Ganachari Vaibhav, Muthuramalingam Thangaraj, Trong Ly Nguyen

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Solvation Structure and Interface Engineering Synergy in Low-Temperature Sodium-Ion Batteries: Advances and Prospects by Shengchen Huang, Lin Liu, Chenchen Han, Chao Tian, Yongjian Wang, Tianlin Li, Danyang Zhao, Yanwei Sui

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A Review of Sustainability in Hot Asphalt Production: Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Energy Consumption by Yancheng Liu, Zhengyi Liu, Youwei Zhu, Haitao Zhang

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High Spatial Resolution U-Pb Dating of Low-Uranium Calcite Using LA-MC-ICP-MS by Chenxi ZHANG, Yuxin XIONG, Jiali FU, Wei ZHAO, Lei SHU, Zengsheng LI, Jun XU, Changxiang ZHOU, Fei HONG

“…The experimental parameters of LA-MC-ICP-MS were optimized in detail, and a high spatial resolution U-Pb dating method was established for low-uranium calcite minerals. …”
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Outdoor thermal comfort benchmarks and optimization design for children in open parks of hot summer and cold winter region by Hu Luyao, Lu Ling, Li Xinkai, Dai Junfeng

“…Based on the research data, this study proposes thermal comfort benchmarks for children, covering key factors such as temperature, humidity, and wind speed, and suggests three optimization strategies: (1) adjusting plant configurations and the layout of artificial facilities according to the specific climate characteristics of Guilin, particularly enhancing shading effects in the summer; (2) using low-temperature absorbing materials to reduce the negative impact of solar radiation on children’s thermal comfort; (3) improving the structural design of activity spaces to enhance ventilation, ensuring children’s thermal comfort across different seasons. …”
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Study on the stable preparation and optimization treatment of DWS N-type single-crystal silicon pyramid arrays by YuXin Zou, Xuan Liu, Mingjun Wang, Yating Song, Huan Liu, Shihao Hong, Fengshuo Xi

“…Abstract In the current work, the effect of the surface phase structure of silicon wafer on the copper assisted chemical etching (Cu-ACE) behavior was investigated by adopting N-type monocrystal silicon with different thickness as raw material. An inverted pyramid structure was prepared with the method of Cu-ACE, which exhibited a mild reaction temperature with the reflectance reaching as low as 6.34%. …”
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Performance investigation of a low carbon cold-bonded lightweight aggregate utilizing recycled yellow river silts by Yan Wang, Chengwang Zhou, Yu Liu, Yulin He, Lei Ren

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Dynamic impact mechanical damage analysis and tomato robotic post-picking crating optimization based on multiscale finite element model by Guohang Lu, Zinuo Wang, Nianzu Dai, Jin Yuan, Xuemei Liu, Georgios Papadakis

“…Based on the MSFE model and Response Surface Methodology (RSM), the double-buffered cushioning structure was optimized for efficient picking, low-damage crating process, and the crating process was validated with a customized test bench. …”
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Temperature Analysis of Secondary Plate of Linear Induction Motor on Maglev Train Under Periodic Running Condition and Its Optimization by Wenxiao Wu, Yunfeng He, Jien Ma, Qinfen Lu, Lin Qiu, Youtong Fang

“…Three experiments and a finite element method (FEM)-based analysis were conducted to validate the proposed model. Finally, optimizations were performed with respect to different shift interval time, plate materials, and carriage numbers. …”
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Occupational monitoring at radioactive waste deposit by Wagner de Souza Pereira, Alphonse G. A. C. Kelecom, Ademir Xavier da Silva, Franklin de Souza Cunha, Rosemary Lopes Faria, Leonardo Rabelo de Matos Silva, Fernando Pinheiro Saldanha, Adriana de Fonseca, Alexandre Kuster de Souza Paiva, Maxime Charles_Pierre

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