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....
Intergranular corrosion of Zn–0.8 Mg alloy induced by anodic intermetallic compound Mg2Zn11 in 50–day immersion in Hanks’ solution with various glucose concentrations
2026
As an indispensable organic component of human physiological fluids, glucose plays a crucial role in regulating the biochemical microenvironment of implanted biomaterials, thereby potentially altering...
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...
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...
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...
Fabrication and performance assessment of CoCrNi-based medium entropy alloy with silver-coated graphene
2025
Graphene and its derivatives are widely used to improve the friction performance of metal composite materials. Unfortunately, challenges like uniform graphene dispersion and severe interfacial reactions...
Creation of heavily La-doped SrTiO3 thermoelectric films achieved by freeze-dry pulsated orifice ejection method and laser powder bed fusion
2025
Achieving both fine grain sizes and high doping levels simultaneously holds great promise for improving the dimensionless figure of merit (zT) of oxide thermoelectric materials; however, this remains...
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,...
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...
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)...
Quantitative analysis of the correlation between dual-deposition parameters and porosity in wire arc additive manufactured Ti-22V-4Al alloys
2025
The highly interdependent nature of deposition parameters in wire arc additive manufacturing (WAAM) complicates process optimisation for effective defect mitigation, particularly in controlling porosity...
Gcs-Unet: A lightweight attention network for coaxial melt pool monitoring in laser powder bed fusion
2025
In laser powder bed fusion (L-PBF), coaxial melt pool monitoring methods based on spontaneous radiation often miss low-radiation regions such as the trailing edge, resulting in incomplete information....
High-temperature oxidation behavior of SLM-processed and forged GH5188 Co-based superalloy
2025
The high-temperature oxidation behavior of GH5188 cobalt-based superalloy, fabricated via selective laser melting (SLM) and forging, is investigated to elucidate the impact of additive manufacturing...
Wire-arc directed energy depositing high-ductility Cu-10Fe immiscible alloy with a hierarchical microstructure
2025
In this work, a thin-wall Cu-10Fe (10 wt%) immiscible alloy component is fabricated by wire-arc directed energy deposition (WA-DED), leveraging the high energy absorption of the electric arc for copper...
Three-dimensional printing of continuous carbon fibre-reinforced polylactic acid
2025
This study investigates how key process parameters in material extrusion (MEX, ISO/ASTM 52900) affect the flexural behaviour and interfacial performance of continuous carbon fibre-reinforced polylactic...
In-situ thermally activated piezoresistive shape memory deployable structures fabricated via multi-material 4D printing
2025
Deployable structures that can change shape are critical for applications in the aerospace, biomedical and architectural industries. Existing systems are limited in scalability and practical application...
Green and cost-effective anodizing approach for enhanced aluminium-polyurethane adhesive joints
2025
Acid-based anodizing treatment for metals is a traditional approach to improve the interfacial strength in adhesive joints. However, this raises handling risk and environmental concerns due to the use...
A critical review of magnesium-based scaffolds for bone tissue engineering: Properties, production methods, surface treatments, and multiscale evaluation techniques
2025
Magnesium-based scaffolds have emerged as promising candidates for bone tissue engineering due to their biodegradability, mechanical compatibility, and osteoconductive property. However, their clinical...