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...
Tailoring the Ti4Ni2OX morphology in NiTi via powder bed fusion-laser beam for excellent shape memory effect
2026
NiTi (Nitinol) produced via powder bed fusion-laser beam (PBF-LB) is often constrained by the uncontrolled non-equilibrium solidification process, which leads to the formation of non-equilibrium solidification...
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...
Size-dependent tribological performance of graphene-reinforced Al matrix composites
2026
The incorporation of graphene into Al matrix composites has emerged as a promising approach to enhance wear resistance; however, the impact of graphene size on tribological behavior remains inadequately...
Study on mechanical and tribological properties of polytetrafluoroethylene and graphene oxide reinforced epoxy coatings based on MD simulation
2026
There are significant differences between the mechanical and tribological data of polymer coatings obtained from molecular dynamics(MD) calculations and those from actual experiments. To reduce the...
In vitro degradation, biocompatibility and anti-tumor activity of nano-scaled carboplatin-montmorillonite composite coating on magnesium alloy biliary stent in a novel simulated bile solution
2026
Biliary stenting serves as a primary approach to the palliative treatment of malignant biliary tumors, effectively addressing the critical issue of biliary obstruction. However, biodegradable stents...
Graphene-functionalized biomaterials for bone and neural tissue engineering: bridging physicomechanical properties to multifunctionality bioapplications
2026
Recent advancements in graphene-functionalized (GNF) biomaterials have opened unprecedented avenues for bone and neural tissue regeneration. This review highlights the current advances in GNF biomaterials...
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...
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...
Physico-mechanical evaluation of benzoyl peroxide-treated water hyacinth reinforced polyvinyl alcohol composites and DFT studies of the reaction of the monomer of cellulose
2026
The growing interest in natural fiber-reinforced polymer composites is driven by their sustainability and enhanced mechanical properties. In Bangladesh, the unchecked proliferation of water hyacinth...
Synergistic improvement of strength and elongation in laser-melting-deposited 18Ni300/316 heterostructured dual-phase steel by heat treatment
2026
18Ni300 maraging steel has an ultra-high strength above 2000 MPa after aging, but the elongation is compromised. Herein, a heterogeneous lamellar structure and solution-aging heat treatment are designed...
Enhancing corrosion resistance of additively manufactured magnesium alloys via in-situ reaction-driven dual mechanisms
2026
Mg and its alloys hold significant promise as biomedical materials, but their orthopedic applications are limited by inadequate corrosion resistance. This study proposed a dual-effect corrosion inhibition...
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...
OpenTM: An open-source, single-GPU, large-scale thermal microstructure design framework
2026
Thermal microstructures are engineered to manipulate heat flow. We present OpenTM, an open-source GPU-based framework for designing periodic 3D high-resolution thermal microstructures via inverse optimization...
Achieving excellent dispersion properties, interfacial strengthening and substantial biofunctionality in biodegradable HA@GO/Zn matrix composites via the combination of hetero-agglomeration method and in situ growth strategy
2026
Nowadays, biodegradable zinc (Zn) matrix composites attracted extensive attention due to their moderate degradation period, good biocompatibility and substantial biofunctionality. Nevertheless, poor...
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...
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...
Parametric optimisation for 3D printing β-tricalcium phosphate tissue engineering scaffolds using direct ink writing
2025
The quest for optimal bone tissue engineering materials has led to extensive research on tricalcium phosphate (TCP) ceramics, specifically the β-TCP phase, due to its superior biocompatibility and bioresorbability....
Unveiling the structure-property relationships of multilayered Helmholtz resonance-based acoustic metamaterials
2025
The principle of Helmholtz resonance has been widely employed in the design of sound-absorbing metamaterials. However, the relationship between various acoustic parameters and sound absorption performance...
Mechanochemically modified graphene nanoplatelets for high-performance polycarbonate composites
2025
The exceptional mechanical, electrical and thermal properties of graphene and its derivative have established their vital role in developing novel polymer nanocomposites. However, it is a great challenge...
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...
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...
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...
The effects of TiN nanoparticle incorporation on the microstructure and wear resistance of additively manufactured CoCrMoW alloys
2025
To enhance the wear resistance of CoCrMoW alloys, this study used laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) to fabricate TiN nanoparticle-incorporated composites. By conducting microstructure characterization...
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...