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...
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...
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...
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)...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Self-assembly meets additive manufacturing: Bridging the gap between nanoscale arrangement of matter and macroscale fabrication
2023
New methods are emerging to combine the self-assembly of matter and additive manufacturing, so that new devices and constructs can simultaneously harness the unique molecular and nanostructural features...
Machine learning prediction of surface roughness in sustainable machining of AISI H11 tool steel
2025
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...
Feasibility, challenges and future prospects of biodegradable zinc alloys as orthopedic internal fixation implants
2024
Compared to biodegradable Mg-based and Fe-based alloys, Zn-based alloys offer distinct advantages as orthopedic internal fixation implants due to their tunable mechanical strength, moderate corrosion...
Effect of layer height, print speed and cell geometry on mechanical properties of marble PLA based 3D printed parts
2023
Material extrusion (MEx) related technologies are widely common and popular in the industry due to their ability to handle wide variety of polymeric materials, user friendly printing process, and lower...
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...
Smart self-healing coatings on biomedical magnesium alloys: A review
2023
With promising mechanical property and biodegradability, magnesium (Mg) alloys are considered as the potential candidates in biomedical application. Rapid degradation of Mg alloys compromises the mechanical...
Bioactive and fatigue-resistant Ti–Ta alloy by additive manufacturing for orthopedic applications
2025
Despite advancements, metallic materials for load-bearing medical applications still face ongoing challenges. Titanium (Ti) and tantalum (Ta) are widely used due to their mechanical and biological properties,...
A comprehensive study on the biodegradability, biocompatibility, and antibacterial properties of additively manufactured PLA-ZnO nanocomposites
2025
The addition of zinc oxide (ZnO) nanofillers to 3D printable poly(lactic acid) (PLA) filaments for material extrusion (MEX) additive manufacturing (fused filament fabrication, FFF, a.k.a. fused deposition...
Radiation and EMI shielding of 3D printed lightweight components for neuroimaging devices
2025
The growing demand for miniaturized diagnostic neuroimaging devices, alongside the widespread use of electronics, presents an opportunity to develop lightweight, durable and non-toxic alternative shielding...
Solving the strength-ductility trade-off using complex concentrated alloy design strategy: An overview
2025
This review provides a comprehensive assessment of recent advances in overcoming strength–ductility trade-off in structural alloys through the design of complex concentrated alloys (CCAs) and high entropy...
Stable waterborne epoxy resins: Impact of toughening agents on coating properties
2025
Waterborne epoxy coatings are extensively utilized. However, traditional bisphenol A-based formulations are prone to chalking and cracking in low-temperature, high-humidity conditions, which undermines...
Advancements in polymer (Nano)composites for phase change material-based thermal storage: A focus on thermoplastic matrices and ceramic/carbon fillers
2024
This article explores (i) the potential of polymer (nano)composites as alternatives to conventional metals in the manufacture of heat exchangers and (ii) the application of Phase Change Materials (PCMs)...
Development and evaluation of urea formaldehyde resin-modified poly(vinyl alcohol)-based biocomposites reinforced with Corchorus olitorius cellulose microfiber
2025
This study aimed to investigate the effects of thermosetting urea formaldehyde (UF) resin on thermoplastic poly (vinyl alcohol) (PVA) biocomposites. Cellulose microfiber (CMF) was prepared from the...
Challenges and advancements in Elastomer/CNT nanocomposites with mechanochemical treatment, reinforcement mechanisms and applications
2024
Elastomer/carbon nanotube (CNT) nanocomposites play a pivotal role in the evolution of flexible electronics, aerospace and automotive components, biomedical devices and smart materials. This article...
Mechanical properties, degradation behavior, and biocompatibility of porous iron scaffold fabricated by laser powder bed fusion
2025
The design of porous structure can not only improve the degradation rate of iron (Fe) by significantly increasing the specific surface area, but also promote osteogenic differentiation by facilitating...