Surface Modification Technologies for Space and Planetary Applications by Якоб Клеймен

“…Protective schemes including protective coatings, mechanical metal foil wrapping or cladding, specially synthesized bulk materials, etc. are used to reduce the effects of space environment on materials and their properties. …”
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Rheological models of trabecular structures joint implants obtained by additive processes by Олександр Саленко, Микола Крищук, Наталія Гаврушкевич, Галина Габузян, Дмитро Джулій

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Optimization of shielded metal arc welding process parameters on weld bead geometry using Jaya algorithm and Firefly algorithm by Pushp Kumar Baghel

“…The foremost aspect in welding is to improve the mechanical and microstructural properties in the weldment. …”
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Prediction of drag coefficient of a hybrid body design of aircraft by Shreya Viswanath, Riya Vasan, Venkatachalam Gopalan, Nilesh Satonkar

“…Moreover, combinations of shape memory polymers with composites and graphene nano powder are proposed, for light-weighting and enhanced mechanical properties. A comparison of said materials with commercially used aluminum alloys is done. …”
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The possibility of detecting non-x-ray fragments in the body of the wounded by the contact method by Oleksandr Salenko, Yuriy Danylchenko, Viktor Cherniak, Vadym Orel, Valentyna Datsenko, Bohdan Salenko, Kostiantyn Karpenko

“…The possibilities of existing means of diagnosing fragments in the patient's body were analyzed, and it was concluded that for non-X-ray contrast fragments, the proposed method of mechanical contact with a special flexible and elastic probe is appropriate and effective. …”
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Cemented soil-soil interface shear strength evaluation I: Size effect and characteristic experimental size quantization by Jie Zhou, Chengjun Liu, Chao Ban, Zhenming Shi, Junjie Ren, Huade Zhou, Zhong Liu, Yiqun Tang

“…By analyzing the failure properties of cemented soil-soil agglutinate layer and the displacement pattern of material grains, the internal mechanism of size effect on cemented soil-soil interface were proposed. …”
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Accurate determination of clay contents in Shanghai soils by Jiawei Liu, Wendal Victor Yue, Shengnan Ma, Wenqi Ding, Zhongqi Quentin Yue

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Numerical modelling of rainfall-induced internal erosion process within vegetated deposited slopes by Xiaoqin Lei, Weiyu Zhang, Siming He, Shishu Zhang, Zongji Yang, Changbing Qin, Xiaoqing Chen

“…On the other hand, vegetation plays a significant role in influencing the hydro-mechanical properties of the soil at the slope surface. …”
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A comprehensive review of advancements in additive manufacturing for 3D printed medical components using diverse materials by Ravi Kumar, Husain Mehdi, Shallender Singh Bhati, M. Arunkumar, Subhash Mishra, Manoj Kumar Lohumi

“…It explores the state-of-the-art use of metals and alloys, polymers, ceramics, and biomaterials, detailing their applications and addressing problems like microstructure formation, mechanical property, and process parameter control.…”
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Fabrication of a low-kink-radius bilayer vascular scaffold incorporating a TPU stent fabricated via melt electrowriting and an electrospun PCL/PU/gelatin layer by Mohammad Shahverdi, Hossein Shaygani, Mohamadreza Soltani, Kayvan Dadkhah, Seyed Mohammad Hossein Rezaei Demneh, Kaivan Mohammadi, Amir Shamloo

“…The bilayer structure exhibited good flexibility, mechanical stability, and anti-thrombogenic properties, overcoming the drawbacks of vascular grafts, such as high kink radius and tendency toward thrombosis. …”
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Antimicrobial Performance of PLA/Pomegranate Peel Composites: Effect of Filler Content and Extrusion Parameter, Screw Speed by Melike Tunçalp, Yoldas Seki, Lutfiye Altay, Mehmet Sarikanat, Akin İsbilir

“…The effects of PP content and screw speed of extrusion on the antimicrobial properties, mechanical performance, thermal stability, and morphological characteristics were evaluated. …”
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Dynamic mesophase transition induces anomalous suppressed and anisotropic phonon thermal transport by Linfeng Yu, Kexin Dong, Qi Yang, Yi Zhang, Zheyong Fan, Xiong Zheng, Huimin Wang, Zhenzhen Qin, Guangzhao Qin

“…We investigate the mechanical, electrical, and thermal transport properties of the two-dimensional carbon allotrope of Janus-graphene with strain-engineered phase transition. …”
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Ceramic-based piezoelectric material reinforced 3D printed polycaprolactone bone tissue engineering scaffolds by Duo Meng, Yanhao Hou, Hareem Zubairi, Mustafa Tugrul Ucan, David A Hall, Antonio Feteira, Paulo Bartolo, Ge Wang, Weiguang Wang

“…These scaffolds mimic native bone by matching its mechanical properties and piezoelectric behaviour i.e., generating local electrical stimulation under mechanical stress, or generating mechanical response under external electrical stimulation, thereby modulating cellular activity, accelerating cell proliferation and differentiation, ultimately speeding up the regeneration process. …”
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The Effects of Using Eco-friendly Materials for the Production of High Strength Mortar by Mohammad Faisal Khalil, Eethar Thanon Dawood

“…The study concludes that using CC, SF, and L as partial replacements for OPC can improve the properties of modern concrete/mortar mixes, resulting in improved durability, service-life properties, and mechanical properties. …”
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Rheology as a versatile tool in concrete technology: a mini-review by Xintong Guo, Dengwu Jiao

“…The rheological characteristics of concrete offer insights into characterizing the flowability and finishability, predicting the placement and casting, as well as exerting significant influence on the mechanical properties and durability. This paper presents a brief overview on the applications of rheological properties in cement and concrete science and technology. …”
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Reinforcement of Paper Documents by Different Starch Modification Processes by Jing Lang

“…The effects of different reinforcement treatments on the mechanical properties and pH of the paper were investigated. …”
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In-situ localised alignment assisted salting-out enhanced ionogels with high strength, toughness and impact resistance by Zhentao Zhang, Min Sang, Zimu Li, Yucheng Pan, Jianpeng Wu, Shilong Duan, Xinglong Gong

“…Here, we report a method for preparation of an ionic gel with improved mechanical properties, through the formation of a micro-orientated structure and increased crystallisation and aggregation of polymer chains. …”
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Bio-based composites of sago starch and natural rubber reinforced with nanoclays by Jareerat Ruamcharoen, Ruszana Munlee, Lapporn Vayachuta, Polphat Ruamcharoen

“…Sago starch (SS) was blended with natural rubber (NR) using nanoclays, namely montmorillonite (MMT), kaolinite (KAO), and kaolinite modified by dimethyl sulfoxide (KAO-D) to enhance its physical and mechanical properties. Each nanoclay was incorporated at 2, 4, 6, and 8 wt%, respectively. …”
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Role of additive manufacturing in developing functionally graded materials for nuclear applications by Amal Sasi, Madhulika Srivastava, K. Dash

“…These materials possess superior mechanical properties (such as microhardness ranging up to 890 H00.5 and compressive strength up to 2040 MPa for FeCrCoNiMo0.5W0.75), thermal conductivity and thermal properties compared to monolithic counterparts. …”
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Stress-eliminated liquid-phase fabrication of colloidal films above the critical crack thickness by Shiyuan Liu, Ying Hong, Wang Hong, Yi Zheng, Xiaodan Yang, Xuemu Li, Zhuomin Zhang, Xiaodong Yan, Yao Shan, Weikang Lin, Zehua Peng, Xingqi Zhang, Xi Yao, Zuankai Wang, Zhengbao Yang

“…Abstract The thickness of film materials is a critical factor influencing properties such as energy density, optical performance, and mechanical strength. …”
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