Prospects for the use of pumice from Georgia in lightweight concretes by G. P. Tsintskaladze, T. N. Kordzakhia, T. V. Sharashenidze, M. G. Zautashvili, G. M. Beridze, V. M. Gabunia, I. R. Javakhishvili

“…The advantages of these building materials are their low density, good thermal insulation, frost resistance, high thermal resistance, ease of use of blocks, which is due to their large size and low weight; also important is their wide range, which allows one to choose the optimal material composition suitable for operating conditions. …”
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The Utilization of Wet Silica Sand Sludge as an Additive in Different Temperature Sustainable Brick Production by Yasemin Tabak

“…Such a formulation ensures high compressive strength, low porosity, and low water absorption, making it sustainable and a better choice in construction with industrial by-product use. …”
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Multi-objective topology optimization of porous microstructure in die-bonding layer of a semiconductor by Jiaxin Zhou, Ikumu Watanabe, Weikang Song, Keita Kambayashi, Ta-Te Chen

“…In this study, we employed a multi-objective topology optimization approach to design a porous microstructure for the die-bonding layer of semiconductors, targeting high thermal conductivity and low shear modulus. …”
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Highly Efficient Cutting of Quartz Glass with Low Roughness and Minor Chipping Using Bessel Laser Beams by Lei Xiong, Yuhang An, Ling Zhang, Cheng Tang, Tianci Zhang, Aibin Zuo, Wenyan Gao

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OPTIMALISASI MATERIAL DAN PROFILE REINFORCEMENT BEAM GUNA MENINGKATKAN ENERGI SERAP BENTURAN BERBASIS SIMULASI FEM by Leonardo Paksi Sukoco, Frans Tohom, Ethys Pranoto

“…Bumpers are critical structures in passenger vehicles, designed to absorb low-speed impact energy. This study examines the effect of profile combinations (C-Hat and Double-Hat Section) and materials (Steel Bare/E.G.…”
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Empleo de material plástico reciclable para la fabricación de materiales de construcción: una revisión by Alexandro Banini Ospina, Saieth Baudilio Chaves Pabón

“…The inclusion of materials that are difficult to degrade such as Plastic Waste (PW) have been presented as an object of study over the last years, ways to reuse said material were found, new and different forms of inclusion of these materials were observed, such as Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) in coarse and fine aggregates, in the form of aggregates, plastic fibers and fused at high temperatures with natural aggregates, optimal hygrothermal behaviors were obtained, resistance to compression and notable bending, acceptable ductilities among other characteristics, likewise in similar studies with the inclusion of Polyethylene (PE), Polypropylene (PP), mixtures of PET with another variety of PW and with other materials that are difficult to degrade other than PW were observed, where important results were highlighted, in the same way studies of materials with the inclusion of PW in the manufacture of laminates have been reported, others such as fired and unfired bricks with certain inclusions of PW such as Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE), High Density Polyethylene (HDPE), crushed glass fusions with PW are presented here, showing significant mechanical results, as presented in clayey soils stabilized with these PW and those found with the use of Recycled Plastic Pins (RPP) for the stabilization of slopes and embankments.…”
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Study on deformation characteristics and crack extension law of cement stabilized phosphogypsum materials under dry and wet cycles. by Liangchun Xu, Kaisheng Chen, Yuang Chen, Hao Jian

“…Previous research was limited to mixing phosphogypsum with other materials (lime, gravel, red clay) to play an auxiliary role rather than being the main part, the utilization rate is low. …”
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Influence of Inclined Non-Uniform Fins on the Melting of Phase Change Materials Under Constant-Power Heating Condition by Xianzhe Zhang, Wenbin Cui, Shanyu Yang, Zhilu Wu, Ziyu Xiong, Sixiang Zhang

“…The low thermal conductivity of phase change materials (PCMs) limits their widespread application in practical energy storage systems. …”
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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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Assessment of thermal comfort and its potential for energy efficiency in low-income tropical buildings: a review by Derrick Kajjoba, Racheal Wesonga, Joseph D. Lwanyaga, Hillary Kasedde, Peter W. Olupot, John B. Kirabira

“…This research highlights the critical role of optimizing thermal comfort in achieving energy efficiency in low-income tropical buildings. …”
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Bentonite as an engineered barrier material for nuclear waste repository - Geotechnical perspectives, key properties, knowledge gaps, and opportunities by Dong-Hwa Noh, Seunghee Kim, Jose Maria Ferdinand Victoria Calaunan, Yuan Feng, Jongwan Eun, Yong-Rak Kim

“…The deep geological repository is a widely recognized solution for isolating high-level radioactive waste (HLW). Bentonite, with its low hydraulic permeability, high swelling property, and strong sorption capacity, serves as a key engineered barrier material to prevent radioactive leakage. …”
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Development and Interfacial Mechanism of Epoxy Soybean Oil-Based Semi-Liquid Gel Materials for Wellbore Sealing Applications by Yuexin Tian, Yintao Liu, Haifeng Dong, Xiangjun Liu, Jinjun Huang

“…The gel system exhibits tunable gelation times ranging from 1 to 10 h (±0.5 h) and maintains a low viscosity of <100 ± 2 mPa·s at 25 °C, enabling efficient injection into the wellbore. …”
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Microbiome Dynamics in Four Different Casing Materials Used for Milky Mushroom (<i>Calocybe indica</i>) Cultivation by Jia-Ling Zhao, Yuan-Yuan Shao, Bin Liu

“…These findings underscore LS + CD as the optimal casing material for <i>C. indica</i> cultivation, improving both yield and soil health. …”
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How well ultrasonic waves penetrate glass, SS, and plastics? by Nguyen Van Kien, Young Han Jeong, Sunghwan Kim, Jae Jeong Ryoo

“…To effectively utilize ultrasound, it is crucial to identify materials and media that facilitate optimal penetration. …”
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Recent updates on TiO2-based materials for various photocatalytic applications in environmental remediation and energy production by Nur Hidayatul Syazwani Suhaimi, Rahil Azhar, Nur Syamimi Adzis, Mohd Azlan Mohd Ishak, Muhammad Zahiruddin Ramli, Mohd Yusof Hamzah, Khudzir Ismail, Wan Izhan Nawawi

“…However, challenges such as its wide bandgap energy (Eg), low utilization of visible light and rapid charge carrier recombination restrict its full potential. …”
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Simulation of Material and Heat Balance of 150 t AOD Melting 430 Stainless Steel under Different Charge Conditions by Lu　Xiaohui, Kang　Congpeng, Chen　Hongzhi, Xu　Yongbin

“…The model calculation process can adjust and optimize the charge ratio according to the conditions of raw materials entering the furnace， which can provide theoretical and production guidance for AOD production of stainless steel.…”
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Highly Sensitive Electrochemical Determination of Phosphoprotein Based on Novel 3D-CuFC-C Nano-material by Jianping GUO, Jingwen WANG, Lele YUE, Mengmeng REN

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Can Chitosan Be Depolymerized by Thermal Shock? by Ana C. S. Gomes, Lázaro J. Gasparrini, Glaucia R. M. Burin, Helton J. Alves

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Thermal management study of cylindrical battery using novel thermally conductive anisotropic flexible phase change material by Wanwan Li, Tong Yang, Liying Chen, Jiaxin Shi, Tao Zhang, Changnv Zeng, Ruili Liu, Songzhen Tang

“…To address this concern, we developed a novel phase change thermal management strategy through design of phase change materials (PCM) with superior thermal performance: graphene-derived carbon aerogel (CA) with optimized oriented porous networks were synthesized as three-dimensional thermal conduction skeleton to overcome the low thermal conductivity of pure PCM matrix. …”
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Effect of process parameters and material composition of Al2O3-HAP composite using powder metallurgy by Muhammad Tayyab Bhutta, Sadaqat Ali, Malik Adeel Umer, Aamir Mubashar, Emad Ud Din, Adnan Munir, Abdul Basit

“…Alumina (Al2O3) and hydroxyapatite (HAP) composites with bioinertness and biocompatibility have been created in order to provide a new material for load-bearing biomedical applications with comparatively low lower modulus, appropriate strength, and high biocompatibility. …”
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