Influence of diffusion siliconizing and boron–siliconizing in chlorine-containing environments on the structure, composition, and protective properties of TZM molybdenum alloy by Tetiana Loskutova, Michael Scheffler, Vitalii Ivanov, Manja Krueger, Nadiia Kharchenko, Volodymyr Taran, Michal Hatala, Myroslav Karpets, Yaroslav Stelmakh, Georg Hasemann

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Integration of SEM and acoustic emission methods in non-destructive evaluation of fiber–cement boards exposed to high temperatures by Zawiślak Łukasz

“…Fiber–cement, widely used as facade cladding in construction, undergoes significant microstructural and mechanical changes when exposed to high temperatures, particularly in the degradation of synthetic fibers such as polypropylene (PP) and polyvinyl alcohol (PVA). …”
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Analyzing the effects of pickling sludge and fly ash valorized cement sand bricks by Amit Bhomia, Srikanta Routroy, Anupam Singhal, Rahul Samyal

“…Utilizing SSPS as construction material mitigates the negative environmental effects associated with its disposal, providing a sustainable solution. …”
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Effect of thermal treatment, foaming and stabilizing agents on the synthesis of fly ash-based geopolymer foams using Raman spectroscopy and 29Si and 27Al MAS NMR by Ghizlane Moutaoukil, Isabel Sobrados, H.Süleyman Gökçe, Saliha Alehyen

“…Geopolymers, which have desirable chemical, mechanical, and porous properties, are promising for a variety of applications, from wastewater treatment to the production of green or lightweight construction materials. This study aims to investigate the effect of thermal treatment (70°, 70°+300° and 70°+600°C), foaming (0.1, 0.5 and 0.7 % Al powder) and stabilizing agent (0.1, 0.3 and 0.5 % sodium dodecyl sulfate [SDS]) on the mechanical and microstructural properties of fly ash-based geopolymer foams (GF). …”
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Enhanced strength-ductility synergy in a Ni–W–Co–Ta medium-heavy alloy via cryogenic supersonic fine particle bombardment by Yi Xiong, Hua-fei Li, Yong Li, Xiaoqin Zha, Xiuju Du, Fengzhang Ren, Shubo Wang

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Influence of Wastes and Synthesis Conditions on the Compressive Strength, Setting Time and Gels of Waste-Based Geopolymers by Tianyu Wang, Feng Rao, Lang Yang, Kaixi Jiang, Nanan Lin, Liwei Mo

“…This study gives a clue for the preparation of geopolymers with adjustable setting times for multi-scenario applications in construction materials.…”
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Superior synergy of strength and ductility in carbon steel by thermomechanical processing by Fatemeh Talebi, Roohollah Jamaati, Seyed Jamal Hosseinipour

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Сomposite binders for 3d additive technologies by L. Kh. Zagorodnuk, M. Yu. Elistratkin, D. S. Podgornyi, Saad Khalil Shadid Al Mamuri

“…This trend could not but affect the construction industry. However, printing using plastics and other organic compounds differs significantly in its technological features from printing with building compounds. …”
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Production and characterization of eco-cement using eggshell powder and water hyacinth ash by Heri Septya Kusuma, Aurelio Muhammad Saleemah Agung, Najla Anira Putri, Muhamad Shifu, Nafisa Illiyanasafa, Bernadeta Ayu Widyaningrum, Andrew Nosakhare Amenaghawon, Handoko Darmokoesoemo

“…The construction industry faces significant environmental challenges, primarily due to high carbon emissions from traditional cement production. …”
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Sustainable concrete manufactured with mixed recycled aggregate and biomass bottom ash, replacing aggregate and cement to a high percentage by M. Rosales, J. Rosales, S. Moreno, F. Agrela, J.L. Díaz-López

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The preparation and performance research and application of high performance steel fiber reinforced concrete in deep and large freezing shaft by Jiabao Hu, Zhishu Yao, Yongjie Xu, Rui Wang, Kun Hu

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Machine learning assisted design of Fe-Ni-Cr-Al based multi-principal elements alloys with ultra-high microhardness and unexpected wear resistance by Ling Qiao, Jingchuan Zhu, Junya Inoue

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CULTIVATION OF HUMAN LIVER CELLS AND ADIPOSE-DERIVED MESENCHYMAL STROMAL CELLS IN PERFUSION BIOREACTOR by Yu. В. Basok, A. M. Grigoryev, L. A. Kirsanova, N. P. Shmerko, К. M. Khizroev, V. I. Sevastianov

“…The cultivation of a cell-engineered construct, consisting of a biopolymer microstructured collagen-containing hydrogel, human liver cells, adipose-derived mesenchymal stromal cells, and William’s E Medium, was performed in a perfusion bioreactor.Results. …”
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Influence of Post-Weld Heat Treatment on S960QL High-Strength Structural Steel Electron-Beam-Welded Joint by Raghawendra Pratap Singh Sisodia, Piotr Sliwinski, Dániel Koncz-Horváth, Marek St. Węglowski

“…The microstructural results showed that the EBW coarse-grain heat-affected zone (CGHAZ) consists of martensite, while the PWHT weld metal contains tempered martensite with carbide precipitates. …”
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Experimental study on freeze-thaw durability of high plasticity clay treated with waste glass powder and waste tire textile fibers by Ali Zanj, Masoud Jamshidi Chenari, Maryam Zolfalizadeh, Mahdi Salimi, Iman Hosseinpour, Meghdad Payan

“…Despite extensive research on conventional soil stabilizers for expansive soils, their use significantly increases construction costs and environmental impacts. Moreover, these materials often render treated soils brittle, compromising their long-term durability under FTCs. …”
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Revisiting the critical role of metallic ash elements in the development of hard carbon for advancing sodium-ion battery applications by Chun Wu, Wenjie Huang, Yinghao Zhang, Qinghang Chen, Li Li, Yajun Zhang, Xingqiao Wu, Shu-Lei Chou

“…It is believed that this review can deliver noteworthy viewpoints by introducing metallic ash elements, for the continued development of adjusting the microstructure of HCs at the nanoscale to actualize high-performance SIBs.…”
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Multi-Scale Numerical Simulation of Short Tungsten Fiber Reinforced Tungsten–Copper Composites: Influence Mechanisms of Fiber Parameters by Longchao Zhuo, Yixing Xie, Hang Xu, Bin Luo, Nan Liu, Bingqing Chen, Hao Wang

“…In this study, a combination of numerical simulation and experimental research was employed to construct a three-dimensional microstructural mechanic model and systematically investigate the influence of fiber parameters on the tensile properties and mechanisms of W_f/W-Cu composites. …”
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Advancing Hybrid Fiber-Reinforced Concrete: Performance, Crack Resistance Mechanism, and Future Innovations by Zehra Funda Akbulut, Taher A. Tawfik, Piotr Smarzewski, Soner Guler

“…It also analyzes their influence on the material’s microstructural characteristics. ST fibers improve tensile strength, fracture toughness, and post-cracking performance owing to their rigidity, mechanical interlocking, and robust adhesion with the matrix. …”
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Effect of alkali activator and granulated blast furnace slag on the properties of lithium slag-based high-strength lightweight aggregates by Yingda Zhang, Zhaopeng Tang, Xianliang Zhou, Yantao Zheng, Zihao Liu

“…Bulk density, water absorption, porosity, and cylinder compressive strength were evaluated, and microstructural characterization was conducted using SEM, XRD, FTIR, MIP, and TG/DTG. …”
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Influence of bond strength in treated mixed recycled aggregate concrete incorporating olivine sand by Anmol Basnett, Anandh Sekar, Sindhu Nachiar, George Uwadiegwu Alaneme

“…Abstract The growing need for sustainable construction materials has driven significant efforts to reduce dependence on virgin raw materials and minimize construction and demolition (C&D) waste. …”
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