Modulation of High-Intensity Optical Properties in CdS/CdSe/CdS Spherical Quantum Wells by CdSe Layer Thickness by Wenbin Xiang, Chunzheng Bai, Zhen Zhang, Bing Gu, Xiaoyong Wang, Jiayu Zhang

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Experimental study on the influence of recycled aggregate substitution rate on the mechanical properties of recycled aggregate concrete under sulfate erosion conditions by Yan Fu, Quanshen Zhao, Qi Sun, Song Chen, Haili Shi, Fan Zhang, Chengyu Bai

“…The influence of recycled coarse aggregate (RA) replacement ratio on the mechanical properties of RAC under sulfate exposure was analyzed. Strength degradation at different exposure durations was assessed, and microstructural changes were examined using scanning electron microscopy (SEM). …”
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Effects of Incorporating Cellulosic Fibers on the Physico-Mechanical Properties of a Basic Magnesium Sulfate Cement by Juan C. A. Molano, Katheryn C. P. Córdoba, Tayná V. Ferreira, Adriano G. S. Azevedo, Holmer Savastano Jr.

“…The composites were analyzed using mechanical tests, X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) and DIC. …”
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Changes in electrical and mechanical properties of additively manufactured CuCrZr alloy due to thermal exposure and plastic deformation by Bastian Blinn, Thomas Wegener, Marek Smaga, Johanna Zeisberg, Thomas Niendorf, Tilmann Beck

“…., hardness and cyclic hardening potential, and the specific electric resistance of specimens made of CuCrZr alloy and manufactured via laser-based powder bed fusion (PBF-LB/M), was studied. The specimens were analyzed in different conditions, i.e., as-built, direct-aged after PBF-LB/M, and solution-annealed after PBF-LB/M followed by aging. …”
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Experimental studies on mix design and properties of ceramic-glass geopolymer mortars using response surface methodology by Meysam Pourabbas Bilondi, Vahideh Ghaffarian, Mahdi Amiri Daluee, Reyhaneh Pakizehrooh, Saeed Hosseini Tazik, Alireza Behzadian, Mojtaba Zaresefat

“…The relationships between compressive strength, flexural strength, and ultrasonic pulse velocity (UPV) were also analyzed. Microstructural and molecular changes were investigated using scanning electron microscopy and fourier transform infrared spectroscopy. …”
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Analysis of the physical and mechanical properties of coal-based solid waste filling material at early ages by Zheng Wu, Zheng Wu, Lizhen Xu, Chang Xin, Wen Zhang

“…Uniaxial compressive strength, elastic modulus, and porosity were measured over a 12–48 h curing period, and hydration characteristics were analyzed using XRD and SEM techniques. Results show that reducing fly ash content from 75% to 50% increases the 48-h uniaxial compressive strength and elastic modulus by 3.06 and 6.80 times, respectively, due to improved hydration kinetics and microstructural compactness. …”
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Heat and mass transfer of micropolar fluid flow over a stretching sheet by legendre collocation method by K. M. Abdelgaber, Mohamed Fathy, Passant k. Abbassi, R. A. Elbarkoki

“…The velocity, temperature, and concentration profiles are analyzed in relation to the effects of thermal radiation, magnetic field strength, and chemical reaction rate. …”
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Microbial Carbonates of Upper Triassic Doi Long Formation, Lampang Group: A Study of New Outcrop Localities in Northern Lampang, Central North Thailand by Kritsada Moonpa, Mongkol Udchachon, Jirattikarn Jainanta, Sathit Kanthata

“…The study localities yield microencrusters and microproblematica fossils, including <i>Girvanella</i>-like microstructures, <i>Cladogirvanella</i>, <i>Garwoodia</i>, <i>Cayeuxia</i>, <i>Tubiphytes</i>-like microorganisms, and shell fragments. …”
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Optimizing the Impact and Yield Strengths of Cattle Horn for Engineering Applications by Kamoru Seidu, Ibrahim Dauda Muhammad, Idris Ibrahim Ozigis, Ishiaka Shaibu Arudi

“…The sustainability of the samples was analyzed using L25 Taguchi orthogonal array by examining chemical compatibility, temperature and pressure as variable factors. …”
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Evaluation of Fabrication Process for Molybdenum Disulfide Quantum Dots in Organic Solvents Using Ultrasonic and Thermal Exfoliation by Hon-Pan Yiu, Cheng-Jun Wu, Chuan Li, Cho-Yin Lee

“…Results from different experiments were cross-examined and analyzed to understand the relation among different syntheses, microstructures, and optical properties of MoS₂ QDs. …”
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Three-Phase-Lag Effect on Rayleigh Waves in a Generalized Thermoelastic Diffusion Medium with Modified Couple Stress by Emad K. Jaradat, Sayed M. Abo-Dahab, Rajneesh Kumar, Eslam S. Elidy

“…This study examines the behavior of Rayleigh waves propagating through a homogeneous, isotropic material, analyzed using a three-phase-lag thermoelastic diffusion framework enhanced by modified couple stress theory. …”
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Chloride Transport Performance of Basalt-Polypropylene Fiber Reinforced Concrete under Drying-Wetting Cycles by Li Su, Ditao Niu, Daguan Huang, Qiang Fu

“…Moreover, the microstructures of BPFRC were studied to explore the effect of fibers on chloride transport performance of concrete in terms of theoretical pore volume, fiber-matrix interface, fiber bonding properties, and corrosion morphology. …”
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Preparing controlled low strength materials with cement-treated construction waste clay improved by sodium hexametaphosphate. by Chenhao Li, Tinglong Xie, Jianwen Ding, Jian Tang, Mengying Gao

“…The influence of additive content on the mechanical and microstructural properties of cement-treated clay-based CLSM was analyzed. …”
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Performance Study and Reliability Analysis of Desert Sand Concrete Under FTC by Yun Luo, Ruichen Zhang, Yanping Wu, Zhiqiang Li

“…Then, the appearance, mass, relative dynamic elastic modulus (RDEM), and compressive strength of DSC were analyzed and discussed. Moreover, the damage mechanism of DSC was discussed via microstructural analysis. …”
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Effect of hydrothermal aging on color stability and translucency of two zirconia generations compared to lithium disilicate ceramics by Atef Ahmed Elzoughary, Tamer Abel Rahim Hamza, Mohamed Fawzy Metwally

“…Data were statistically analyzed at a significance level of P<0.05. Results. …”
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Investigation of In Vitro Corrosion and Wear Properties of Biomedical Coatings Applied to Ti6Al4V Alloy Manufactured by Selective Laser Melting by Ali İhsan Bahçepinar, İbrahim Aydin

“…A comprehensive analysis was conducted to examine the microstructural, chemical, and mechanical properties of the coatings. …”
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Metastability, adiabatic shear bands initiation and plastic strain localization in the AMg6 alloy under dynamic loading by Mikhail Sokovikov, Sergey Uvarov, Mikhail Simonov, Vasiliy Chudinov, Oleg Naimark

“…Self-similar nature of microshears collective modes providing the ASB dynamics is analyzed as the mechanism of steady plastic wave front unversality in shocked materials. …”
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Mechanisms and modelling of diffusion in solids: a multiscale framework with industrial case studies and AI enhancements by Obinna Onyebuchi Barah, Faith Natukunda, Ige Bori, Kelechi John Ukagwu

“…Abstract Diffusion in solids is a fundamental mechanism governing mass transport, phase transformations, and microstructural evolution in metals, alloys, and functional materials. …”
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An Integrated Experimental-Simulation Calibration Method for the Constitutive Model of 6005A-T6 Aluminum Alloy Welds by Yu Zhu, Lele Zhang, Weiyuan Dou, Wen Liu

“…Abstract Due to the different microstructures caused by the heat source effect, welding joints exhibit significant differences in mechanical properties compared to the base material. …”
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Development of hydrophilic multilayer structures for energy saving window applications using sol-gel spin coating by Venkatesh Yepuri, Palikela Ramachandramurthy

“…This study is centered on analyzing the microstructural and optical reflectivity properties of multilayers composed of dielectric titania and silica. …”
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