Wetting front dynamic study in Brazilian cements using neutron and X-ray imaging techniques by Higor Rosenberger, Márcio Aparecido Bulla Jr, Estela Oliari Garcez, Nikolay Kardjilov, Fabiano Yokaichiya, Margareth K.K.D. Franco

“…Cement-based materials have a complex porous structure that changes over time, and the durability of such materials strongly correlates to the transport of water and ions throughout the pore structure. …”
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Effect of the blending and diffusion processes between aged and virgin asphalt on the low-temperature crack resistance of plant hot-mix recycled asphalt mixtures by Wensheng Tao, Yuquan Yao, Shunxin Yang

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Tailored microstructure and enhanced bonding strength of in-situ surface modified Cu flakes via oxidation–reduction bonding by Siliang He, Xiangdong Liu, Zhiliang Pan, Sheng Gao, Yang Zuo, Hiroshi Nishikawa

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Artificial intelligence and molecular dynamics assisted analysis of wear behavior of high entropy alloys by Ling Qiao, Junya Inoue, Jingchuan Zhu

“…The dislocations and defects in the material subsurface layer were captured to understand the wear mechanism. …”
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Simulation of grain refinement of Al-8Si-0.2 Mg alloy inoculated with Al-Nb-B via an improved cellular automaton model by Wenqiang Liu, Ruijie Zhang, Xiaoyan Wu, Longfei Li, Hui Zhang, Jun Li, Haitao Jiang

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Insight into the nanoscale strengthening mechanism of polycrystalline iron implanted by Cr ions by Tingting Jiang, Jinyuan Tang, Jiuyue Zhao, Yihao Ling, Yelin Zeng

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The role of electrodeposition conditions in creating MnO2-based flexible non-enzymatic glucose sensors by Ivan S. Filimonenkov, Anna I. Mokhova, Didar Zh. Kurzhumbaev, Sergey A. Urvanov

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Biodegradability assessment of cork polymer composites for sustainable packaging applications by Lisete Garrido Moutinho, Eduardo Soares, Martinho Oliveira

“…A dramatic challenge for the environment is the sharp rise in fossil-based plastic waste, which is brought on by increased consumption of these materials in large scale, and by a poor waste management system globally. …”
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Tailing and axisymmetric static laser beam shapes to steer microstructure and improve mechanical properties of autogenously laser welded AA6082 alloy by Venkat Vivek Pamarthi, Tianzhu Sun, Abhishek Das, Qamar Hayat, Alexander Griffiths, Lewis Johnson, Pasquale Franciosa

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Unlocking the potential of trace cobalt in Ni-based superalloys: A molecular dynamics study on dislocation behavior and high-temperature stability by Huicong Dong, Yinghao Chen, Dayong Wu, Haikun Ma, Zhihao Feng, Ru Su

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Near-surface fragmentation in irradiated copper under two successive shock loading: effects of local temperature re-distribution and helium bubble expansion by Qiang Bao, Haonan Sui, Bao Wu, Xin-Xin Wang, Qi Zhu, Jian-Li Shao, An-Min He, Pei Wang

“…The underlying physical mechanisms of metal materials associated with the effects of helium bubbles on surface damage under complex shock loading remain mysterious, primarily due to the challenges of observing dynamic evolution in situ and in real time. …”
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Machine-learning potentials for structurally and chemically complex MAB phases: Strain hardening and ripplocation-mediated plasticity by Nikola Koutná, Shuyao Lin, Lars Hultman, Davide G. Sangiovanni, Paul H. Mayrhofer

“…Though offering unprecedented pathways to molecular dynamics (MD) simulations of technologically-relevant materials and conditions, machine-learning interatomic potentials (MLIPs) are typically trained for “simple” materials and properties with minor size effects. …”
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High-pressure investigations of ABiO3, A = Y3 + and Yb3 + type ternary oxides in Bi2O3-A2O3 system by P. Botella, D. Diaz-Anichtchenko, R. Oliva, J. Ibañez, P. Saha, S.N. Achary, F.G. Alabarse, D. Errandonea

“…These findings are discussed in the context of other bismuth-based compounds and the role of the lone pair of electrons, relevant to their applications as optical and photocatalytic materials.…”
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A new approach for processing defect-free hot-work tool steels: Quasi-isothermal laser powder bed fusion by Ulf Ziesing, Leon Engelhardt, Santiago Benito, Martin Reuber, Tobias Schwanekamp, Sebastian Weber, Jonathan Lentz

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Local plastic deformation in the vicinity of topologically close-packed phases in a Ni-based single crystal superalloy by Sangwon Lee, Jeonghyeon Do, Baig Gyu Choi, Ujjval Bansal, Christoph Kirchlechner, Pyuck-Pa Choi, Subin Lee

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Evading strength-ductility trade-off in a metastability engineered layered metallic composite by Roopam Jain, Ravi Sankar Haridas, Prithvi Awasthi, Abhijeet Dhal, Rajiv S. Mishra

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From lab to industry: Analysing the performance of ceramic batch modified with sodium silicate and phosphoric acid-based additive in ceramic floor tile production by Zoran Bačkalić, Milica V. Vasić, Berta Barta Holló, Djordje Jovanović, Siniša Sremac, Paul Awoyera

“…Instrumental analysis tracked mineralogical changes and gas evolution during firing. All the laboratory and industrial probes with CERADIT+ met standard floor tile specifications. …”
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Deformation and failure mechanism of flat-nosed TC4 titanium alloy projectile penetrating steel target at different velocities by Yue Zhou, Xinxin Zhao, Longlong Wang, Wenbo Zhuang, Xiaohui Sun, Mingshi Wang, Zhe Chu

“…The projectile at 983 m/s tended to sharpen the nose by material spalling, which was caused by the development of defects. …”
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Narrowing band gap chemically and physically: conductive dense hydrocarbon by Takeshi Nakagawa, Caoshun Zhang, Kejun Bu, Philip Dalladay-Simpson, Martina Vrankić, Sarah Bolton, Dominique Laniel, Dong Wang, Akun Liang, Hirofumi Ishii, Nozomu Hiraoka, Gaston Garbarino, Angelika D. Rosa, Qingyang Hu, Xujie Lü, Ho-kwang Mao, Yang Ding

“…This pressure-induced electronic transition could enable the transformation of non-metallic organic materials into states exhibiting intriguing electronic properties, including high-temperature superconductivity. …”
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Effects of AlN addition on the reactive sintering behavior and comprehensive properties of h-BN/ZrO2 composites prepared by spark plasma sintering by Yuannong Qu, Ji Zou, Weimin Wang, Wei Ji, Zhengyi Fu

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