Harnessing buckling to design lightweight buckling-resilient plate-hybrid lattice structures
May 2026
Lattice structures (LSs) are ideal for weight-sensitive applications due to their high strength-to-weight ratio. However, at low relative densities (RD), they often suffer from buckling caused by slender...
Effect of thermomechanical processing on microstructure and tensile properties of Al–20%Mg2Si–xCe composites
May 2026
Due to its appealing properties, Al–Mg2Si composite is among the popular composites used in many industrial applications. The objective of this study is to address the combined effect of cerium (Ce)...
PBAT composites with cellulosic fillers: From nanocrystals to isometric particles, effect of aspect ratio, crystallinity and dual filler combination
Available online 27 May 2026
Weak mechanical properties of biodegradable polymers, such as poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate), have led to many studies on adding cellulosic fillers to polyesters to develop composites with...
A review on aluminium–polymer and aluminium–composite joining by friction stir welding
Available online 18 May 2026
The growing demand for lightweight hybrid structures has intensified research on joining aluminium with polymers and fibre-reinforced thermoplastic composites, particularly for applications in the transport...
Earing prediction in deep drawing of AA6016-T4 sheet: Influences of element types, constitutive models and friction coefficients
Available online 12 May 2026
Accurate prediction of earing defects remains a critical challenge in sheet metal forming, fundamentally governed by the intricate interplay between numerical formulations and physical modeling parameters....
Ultrasonic-assisted resistance spot welding of dissimilar AA5754/TA2 joints: Process modelling, interfacial metallurgy, and geometric reliability thresholds
Available online 6 May 2026
The structural integrity of dissimilar aluminium/titanium joints is governed by a complex competition between interfacial metallurgical bonding and the geometric morphology of the weld. This study characterises...
Strain-rate-dependent compressive behaviour, impact performance, and thermal analysis of multi-slag–reinforced epoxy composites with data-driven impact–compression correlations
Available online 28 April 2026
Epoxy-based composites reinforced with Fe-rich, Cu-rich, and Al-rich slags were fabricated at slag volume fractions of 33–58 vol% to assess industrial slag as a partial substitute for epoxy resin and...
Enhancing sheet injection formability through tailored laser heat treatment
Available online 25 April 2026
The increasing demand for lightweight components in the automotive and aerospace sectors has driven the development of advanced forming processes, as in the case of the Sheet-Bulk Forming (SBF). Among...
Nanotechnology for acoustic performance: A comprehensive review of sound absorbing and insulating nanocomposites
Available online 22 April 2026
Noise pollution has become a critical challenge, impacting human health and social progress. Nanomaterials, with their unique nanoscale properties, offer innovative solutions for noise control by enhancing...
Study on deformation behavior of bending-hydroforming for special-shaped thin-walled pipe fittings
Available online 18 April 2026
This study systematically analyzes the theoretical foundations, process characteristics, and forming mechanisms of tube bending and hydroforming. For stainless steel thin-walled shaped tube fittings,...
Effect of aluminum matrix composite and intermetallic formation on tensile behavior of dissimilar friction stir welded AA5052-H32 and Grade 2 titanium
Available online 8 April 2026
Plates of 3 mm thick aluminum alloy AA5052–H32 and commercially pure titanium (CPTi) Grade 2 were successfully joined using the friction stir welding (FSW) method. The welding speed was increased from...
Advanced surface finishing process for single-crystal aluminum nitride utilizing chemical mechanical polishing technology
Available online 7 April 2026
Single-crystal aluminum nitride (AlN) substrates are intrinsically characterized by high hardness and high brittleness, properties that pose significant difficulties for achieving ultra-precision surface...
Effect of incorporating high-entropy alloy interlayer on the microstructure and mechanical properties of Mg/steel resistance spot welded joints
March 2026
The composite structure of magnesium alloy and stainless steel can fully leverage the respective advantages of both materials, not only ensuring structural safety but also reducing component weight,...
Processing of lightweight Cu-intermetallic-Al composite through cyclic accumulative roll bonding and intermediate annealing
March 2026
In the present research, the effects of cyclic accumulative roll bonding and intermediate annealing on the microstructural evolution, intermetallic compounds formation and mechanical properties of lightweight...
Investigating the impact of layer thickness and print orientation on strength and structural integrity of SLA 3D printed composites
March 2026
Additive manufacturing through stereolithography (SLA) offers promising capabilities for producing flexible photopolymer composites with tailored mechanical properties for advanced engineering applications....
Rotational molding processing performance and structure of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) composites with basalt powder (BP) and talc (T): The influence of mold wall thickness and filler type
March 2026
The production of thin-walled products from thermoplastics by rotational molding (RM) has increasingly turned into polymer composites. Rotational molding (RM) is a technology that enables the manufacturing...
Multifunctional performance enhancement of polypropylene nanocomposites via dual filler hybridization: Mechanical, viscoelastic, creep, aging, and repairability analysis
March 2026
The study investigates the collaborative effect of amine-functionalized graphene (GN) and tungsten carbide (WC) nanofillers on the static mechanical and viscoelastic properties of polypropylene (PP)....
Optimisation of welding parameters for ultrasonically assisted resistance spot welding of pure titanium Grade 2 and aluminium alloy 5754
March 2026
Welded joints between titanium alloys and aluminium alloys, particularly aluminium alloy 5754 and pure titanium Grade 2, present challenges due to the significant differences in their physical properties....
Development of lightweight magnesium composites reinforced with FeCoCrNiMn high entropy alloy via powder metallurgy
March 2026
This study intends to develop and characterize the novel Magnesium (Mg) Metal Matrix Composite (MMC) reinforced with FeCoCrNiMn High Entropy Alloy (HEA) through powder metallurgy. The equiatomic FeCoCrNiMn...
Hybrid technique of MARCOS-Taguchi approach for multi-purpose optimization of friction stir spot welded AA6063 alloy integrated with silicon carbide and graphite
March 2026
Friction stir spot welding (FSSW) is a popular technique for solid-state welding of both weldable and non-weldable materials. As part of this investigation, Al6063-T6 weld specimens were strengthened...
Advances in fused deposition modelling process for printing the virgin and recycled carbon fiber-reinforced polymer composites: A state-of-the-art review
Available online 31 March 2026
Carbon fiber-reinforced polymer composites provide significant benefits compared to metals owing to their lightweight, corrosive nature, fatigue resistance, specific high strength, and modulus. Carbon...