Additive manufacturing of high-entropy alloys: Current status and challenges
2024
Additive manufacturing (AM) of alloys has garnered substantial scientific and technological interest due to its applications in the manufacturing of structural components. High entropy alloys (HEAs)...
Rare earth orthoferrites (RFeO3, R= rare earth elements): A comprehensive review of structural, dielectric, and magnetic properties
2025
Rare earth-based orthoferrites perovskite oxides RFeO3 (R = rare earth ions) have been studied by many researchers across the globe for their potential applications as smart devices due to their interesting...
Fiber-reinforced polymer matrix composites for improved defence armor - A comprehensive review
2025
Fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) matrix composites are prominent defensive armor materials owing to their excellent strength-to-weight ratio and design flexibility. High-strength fibers such as aramid,...
Heat sources in wire arc additive manufacturing and their impact on macro-microstructural characteristics and mechanical properties – An overview
2025
The layer-by-layer production idea known as Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) is suggested as a viable substitute for conventional subtractive methods because of its ability to produce massive...
Various manufacturing methods and ideal properties of scaffolds for tissue engineering applications
2023
The precision in the design and manufacturing of scaffolds with ideal properties such as biocompatibility, biodegradability, mechanical and surface characteristics is very crucial for applications in...
Defect engineering in nanomaterials: Impact, challenges, and applications
2024
Defects in nanomaterials have emerged as a pivotal aspect influencing their properties and diverse applications across numerous industries. This comprehensive review explores the intricate relationship...
Improved wear and corrosion resistance of TA15 alloy by SiC-reinforced and PDA/PTFE-sealed PEO coatings
March 2027
In marine environments, factors such as saline exposure, high humidity, and mechanical wear can accelerate degradation and deteriorate the surface performance of titanium alloys. This study systematically...
Excellent yield strength-to-Young's modulus ratio in crystallographic texture-controlled β-type Ti–42Nb alloy developed by laser powder bed fusion
March 2027
This study developed a crystallographic texture-controlled Ti–42Nb alloy via laser powder bed fusion (L-PBF), characterized its microstructures, and evaluated their contributions to mechanical properties...
Nonplanar rotary 3D printing framework for sustainable thin-walled structures manufacturing
2026
Rotary 3D printing offers an effective approach for fabricating cylindrical and curved-surface geometries without conventional supports, yet existing rotary slicing strategies remain unstandardized...
Design and fabrication of a hybrid piezoelectric bone scaffold using melt electrowriting (MEW) of PCL and FDM 3D-Printing of PVDF
2026
The ability to fabricate scaffolds that closely resemble the structural characteristics of natural bone remains one of the major challenges in bone tissue engineering. Moreover, developing materials...
Additive manufacturing of functional high-performance polymers for energy storage, conversion, and insulation systems
2026
Energy-related systems require materials that not only withstand harsh operating conditions, including extreme temperatures, corrosive environments, mechanical stresses, and radiation, but also can...
Metallic biomaterials in soft tissue fixation: Applications in wound closure, tendon repair, and vascular ligation
2026
Metallic surgical closure devices are widely used in wound closure, tendon repair, and vascular ligation due to their superior mechanical strength, stability, and durability compared to polymeric alternatives....
Guided diffusion for fast inverse design of voxel-based mechanical metamaterials
2026
Mechanical metamaterials are synthetic materials that can possess extraordinary physical characteristics, such as abnormal elasticity, stiffness, and stability, by carefully designing their structure....
Laser powder bed fusion of biodegradable metallic implants: current status, challenges, and future perspectives
2026
Biodegradable metals (BMs), encompassing magnesium (Mg)-, zinc (Zn)-, and iron (Fe)-based alloys, represent a revolutionary advancement in biomedical implants. Among them, Mg-based alloys are distinguished...
Research status of WC-based cemented carbides with HEA binders: A review
2026
With the advancement of industrial technology, the performance limitations of traditional cobalt-based cemented carbides under extreme working conditions such as high temperatures and corrosion have...
Bioceramic and carbon-based nanocarriers: Advanced platforms for targeted and stimuli-responsive drug delivery
2026
The limitations of conventional drug delivery methods, such as poor bioavailability, nonspecific targeting, and systemic toxicity, have prompted the development of nanocarrier technologies to enable...
High entropy alloy coatings for biomedical applications: A review
2023
Metallic biomaterials are widely used as short and long-term implantable devices by virtue of their outstanding mechanical properties, such as high load-bearing capacity and fatigue resistance. Due...
From fabrication to function: Mechanical insights into GelMA microneedle arrays
2025
Gelatin methacryloyl (GelMA) has emerged as a highly suitable material for microneedle (MN) fabrication, offering exceptional biocompatibility and cost-effectiveness. Despite significant advances introduced...
Could diamond coatings provide a better osseo-interface for 3D-printed titanium implants?
2026
For an implant to provide a strong solution as a replacement part, it is essential to bind strongly to the bone to which the implant is aligned. While titanium offers good osseointegration and corrosion...
Biodegradable PLA-ZnO nanocomposite biomaterials with antibacterial properties, tissue engineering viability, and enhanced biocompatibility
2023
Polylactic acid (PLA) is a well-known biomaterial on account of its biocompatibility and biodegradability. Zinc oxide (ZnO) nanofillers may endow PLA with advantageous antibacterial and tissue regenerative...
Recent progress on the substructure of Fe-C martensite and pearlites: A review
2026
Martensitic phase transformation plays a crucial role in the functional properties of shape memory metals and alloys, profoundly affecting the mechanical behavior, including transformation-induced plasticity...
Fatigue properties of 3D-printed polymeric metamaterials: A review
2025
The present article provides an in-depth review of the fatigue properties of polymeric metamaterials, with particular emphasis on those manufactured using 3D printing techniques. Despite the significant...
Laser directed energy deposition of TA15/TiAl bimetallic structure: laser power optimization, microstructure evolution and mechanical performance
2025
This study explores the fabrication of crack-free TA15/TiAl bimetallic structures prepared by laser directed energy deposition (LDED) for high-temperature applications. By employing laser power (800−1600 W)...
Design and additive manufacturing of low-elastic-modulus β-titanium alloys for biomedical applications: from alloying theory to scaffold engineering
2026
β-titanium (β-Ti) alloys are promising materials for biomedical implants due to their excellent biocompatibility and intrinsically low Young's modulus, which reduces stress shielding compared with conventional...
Biodegradable metallic suture anchors: A review
2023
Suture anchors are widely used for attaching soft tissue to bone due to their ease of insertion, fixation strength, and small size. The past few decades have seen great advances in the materials and...
