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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Enhancing mechanical strength and reducing drying shrinkage in high-volume fly ash mortar: Synergistic effects of steel fibers and nano-SiO2 by Junliang Zhao, Jingjing Huang, Zhongkun Wang, Dongyan Wu, Gengying Li

“…Furthermore, mercury intrusion porosimetry (MIP) tests demonstrated that the addition of nano-SiO2 and steel fibers markedly decreased the average and median pore sizes in the mortar, resulting in a more optimized pore structure distribution.…”
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Microscopic phase evolution mechanism of lithium slag and fiber synergistically enhancing concrete toughness: Perspective of preventing coal-rock dynamic disasters through energy a... by Xuyang Bai, Junwen Zhang, Yulin Li, Zeyu Liu, Zhixiang Song, Yang Zhang, Xukai Dong, Shaokang Wu, Weizheng Xu, Xian Li

“…Furthermore, scanning electron microscopy-energy dispersive spectroscopy (SEM-EDS) was used to reveal the interfacial pore state and element distribution of the internal microstructure of concrete. The results show that PVA fiber bars can play the role of a “skeleton bridge” to improve the toughness of materials. …”
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Optimization of enzymatic hydrolysis process of distiller's grains based on response surface method by PANG Qiong, XUE Shasha, LI Zhuoyuan, ZHAO Jia, HAO Jianwei, SHI Shengli, LIU Xiaoxia, LUO Aiguo

“…In order to improve the enzymatic hydrolysis efficiency of distiller's grains and promote the resource utilization of distiller's grains, using distiller's grains as the raw material and the yield of reducing sugar as the evaluation index, combined with the single factor test results, the significant factors were screened by Plackett-Burman tests, and the enzymatic hydrolysis process conditions of distiller's grains were optimized by response surface method. The microstructure of raw material, Fenton reagent pretreated and enzymatic hydrolyzed distiller's grains were observed by scanning electron microscope (SEM). …”
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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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Optimized design of ultra-high performance concrete matrix based on multifactor interaction by Yingxue Wang, Shutong Yang, Wanxiu Wu, Zhongke Sun, Zhenhua Ren

“…The thoroughly evaluated optimized UHPC showed enhanced workability, mechanical properties, durability, and microstructural characteristics. …”
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Formulation Optimization of Liquid Rapid-Freezing Cryopreservation Solution and Its Application Effectiveness on Tilapia by Ting DUNA, Lanqing PENG, Fanwei DAI, Feiping CHEN, Zheng LUO, Qiongyao WANG, Hailin Yue, Jijun Gong, Mingqiang YE

“…The effects of the four freezing methods on tilapia quality were further investigated using low-field nuclear magnetic resonance (LF-NMR) for water distribution analysis and microscopic/SEM observations of muscle microstructure.【Result】The optimal cryoprotectant formulation comprised 20.00% ethanol, 10.19% propylene glycol, 8.00% NaCl, and 15.00% betaine (mass percentages relative to total solution). …”
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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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3D-Printed Lightweight Foamed Concrete with Dispersed Reinforcement by Magdalena Rudziewicz, Adam Hutyra, Marcin Maroszek, Kinga Korniejenko, Marek Hebda

“…These results underscore the importance of optimizing fiber type, concentration, and processing methodologies to achieve tailored performance in fiber-reinforced cementitious mixtures. …”
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Study on Performance Optimization of Red Mud–Mineral Powder Composite Cementitious Material Based on Response Surface Methodology by Chao Yang, Qiang Zeng, Jun Hu, Wenbo Zhu

“…In this study, response surface methodology (RSM) was integrated with advanced microstructural characterization techniques to optimize the performance of red mud–slag composite cementitious materials through multi-factor analysis. …”
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Process parameter optimization of laser beam machining for AISI -P20 mold steel using ANFIS method by Abdullah Eaysin, Sarower Kabir, Ebru Gunister, Nur Jahan, Amir Hamza, Muhammad Ali Zinnah, Adib Bin Rashid

“…This study employed a fiber laser beam for precise machining of AISI P20 mold steel. …”
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Development and Performance Analysis of Coconut Coir Waste-Based Recycle Papers for Cooling Pad Applications by Agus Dwi Anggono, Agung Setyo Darmawan, Agus Yulianto

“…This study investigates the tensile strength, tearing strength, and microstructure of recycled paper produced using 70 g HVS waste paper, coconut husk fibers, NaOH as a chemical treatment, and tapioca powder as an adhesive. …”
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Innovations and Applications in Lightweight Concrete: Review of Current Practices and Future Directions by Diptikar Behera, Kuang-Yen Liu, Firmansyah Rachman, Aman Mola Worku

“…Although challenges persist in cost and workability, the convergence of hybrid fiber systems, optimized mix designs, and sophisticated multi-scale modeling is expanding the applicability of LWC across demanding structural, marine, and prefabricated contexts. …”
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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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Controlled Growth of ZIF-8 Membranes on GO-Coated α-Alumina Supports via ZnO Atomic Layer Deposition for Improved Gas Separation by Nahyeon Lee, Yun-Ho Ahn, Jaheon Kim, Kiwon Eum

“…This study presents a novel approach for fabricating ZIF-8 membranes supported on α-alumina hollow fibers through the introduction of a graphene oxide (GO) gutter layer and the application of zinc oxide (ZnO) Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD). …”
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Effect of titanium dioxide (Tio2) nanoparticles on the wear rate of marine journal bearings made of composite materials by Suadad Noori Ghani, Ali Sadiq Alithari, Hala Salman Hasan

“…A scanning electron microscope (SEM) was also used to analyze the microstructure and particle distribution, and the images confirmed the optimal homogeneity of the sample and the effectiveness of the fiber and nanoparticle distribution in enhancing performance.…”
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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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Statistical Normalization of Mechanical Properties of Natural Date Palm Biofibers Using the Box-Cox Transformation by Mokhtar Benarioua, Salah Amroune, Hassan Alshahrani, Ahmed Belaadi, Amina Hachaichi, Ibrahim M. H. Alshaikh, Mohamad Barhm, Khalissa Saada

“…Characterizing the mechanical behavior of natural fibers presents unique statistical challenges. In our study, 82% of the initial datasets (n = 35) exhibited non-normality (Shapiro-Wilk p < .05). …”
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