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Additive manufacturing of high-entropy alloys: Current status and challenges

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)...

Excellent yield strength-to-Young's modulus ratio in crystallographic texture-controlled β-type Ti–42Nb alloy developed by laser powder bed fusion

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...

Fiber-reinforced polymer matrix composites for improved defence armor - A comprehensive review

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

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...

Rare earth orthoferrites (RFeO3, R= rare earth elements): A comprehensive review of structural, dielectric, and magnetic properties

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...

Defect engineering in nanomaterials: Impact, challenges, and applications

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...

Various manufacturing methods and ideal properties of scaffolds for tissue engineering applications

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...

Improved wear and corrosion resistance of TA15 alloy by SiC-reinforced and PDA/PTFE-sealed PEO coatings

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...

Nonplanar rotary 3D printing framework for sustainable thin-walled structures manufacturing

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 additive manufacturing of low-elastic-modulus β-titanium alloys for biomedical applications: from alloying theory to scaffold engineering

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...

Guided diffusion for fast inverse design of voxel-based mechanical metamaterials

Mechanical metamaterials are synthetic materials that can possess extraordinary physical characteristics, such as abnormal elasticity, stiffness, and stability, by carefully designing their structure....

Design and fabrication of a hybrid piezoelectric bone scaffold using melt electrowriting (MEW) of PCL and FDM 3D-Printing of PVDF

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...

Metallic biomaterials in soft tissue fixation: Applications in wound closure, tendon repair, and vascular ligation

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....

Research status of WC-based cemented carbides with HEA binders: A review

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...

High entropy alloy coatings for biomedical applications: A review

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

Gelatin methacryloyl (GelMA) has emerged as a highly suitable material for microneedle (MN) fabrication, offering exceptional biocompatibility and cost-effectiveness. Despite significant advances introduced...

3D-printed bio-based polyurethane-acrylamide hydrogels from soybean oil polyols for efficient dye adsorption

Sustainable waterborne polyurethane-acrylate (SWPUA)–acrylamide (AM) hydrogels were developed as 3D-printable adsorbents using Liquid Digital Display (LCD) 3D printing, enabling precise control over...

Laser powder bed fusion of biodegradable metallic implants: current status, challenges, and future perspectives

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...

Additive manufacturing of functional high-performance polymers for energy storage, conversion, and insulation systems

Energy-related systems require materials that not only withstand harsh operating conditions, including extreme temperatures, corrosive environments, mechanical stresses, and radiation, but also can...

Mechanism-based comparison of Ti-6Al-4V lattice topologies with and without face sheets under quasi-static and dynamic loading

A constitutive model calibrated for an electron-beam-melted Ti-6Al-4V Body-Centred Cubic (BCC) lattice was modelled to evaluate nine strut-based lattice topologies different strain rates. For each topology,...

Machine learning prediction of surface roughness in sustainable machining of AISI H11 tool steel

Surface roughness prediction ensures high product quality, boosts manufacturing efficiency, and aids in effective tool life management. In this study, surface roughness optimization and prediction in...

Biodegradable PLA-ZnO nanocomposite biomaterials with antibacterial properties, tissue engineering viability, and enhanced biocompatibility

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...

Laser directed energy deposition of TA15/TiAl bimetallic structure: laser power optimization, microstructure evolution and mechanical performance

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)...

Could diamond coatings provide a better osseo-interface for 3D-printed titanium implants?

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...

Bioceramic and carbon-based nanocarriers: Advanced platforms for targeted and stimuli-responsive drug delivery

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...

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