Thermal and Mechanical Properties of Geopolymers Exposed to High Temperature: A Literature Review by Rui He, Nan Dai, Zhenjun Wang

“…Geopolymers are prepared by alkali solution-activated natural minerals or industrial waste materials, which have been widely used as new sustainable building and construction materials for their excellent thermal and mechanical properties. …”
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Assessing the antifungal efficacy of organic fungicides combined with inorganic salts for wood protection by Jyoti Papola, Anil Kumar Sethy, R. Sundararaj, Rakesh Kumar

“…Wood is a very useful construction material that has been used for many years in several applications. …”
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Yolk–Shell CoNi@N-Doped Carbon-CoNi@CNTs for Enhanced Microwave Absorption, Photothermal, Anti-Corrosion, and Antimicrobial Properties by Qiqin Liang, Mukun He, Beibei Zhan, Hua Guo, Xiaosi Qi, Yunpeng Qu, Yali Zhang, Wei Zhong, Junwei Gu

“…Owing to the generated hierarchical cubic sea urchin like yolk-shell structure, CoNi@NC-CoNi@CNTs display marvelous hydrophobic, corrosion resistance and MA performance. The construction of components and special microstructure make CoNi@NC-CoNi@CNTs MCNCs display terrific photothermal and antimicrobial (e g. only 1 mg·mL-1 concentration, ~84.03% antimicrobial rate) proper ties.…”
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Evaluation of the influence of freeze–thaw cycles on the joint strength of granite in the Eastern Tibetan Plateau, China by Lirong Qi, Jiading Wang, Dengfei Zhang, Yongshuang Zhang, Jianfei Ma

“…The Brazilian test, uniaxial and triaxial compression tests were carried out to evaluate the strength behavior of samples while the scanning electron microscopy tests to investigate microstructural changes. The correlation between strength be-havior and microstructural evolution of samples after freeze–thaw cycles was discussed. …”
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Performance and Sustainability of Ambient-Cured One-Part Fly Ash and Slag-Based Geopolymer Concrete Masonry Units Incorporating Expanded Vermiculite by Moegamat Tashriq Bhayat, Adewumi John Babafemi, Wibke De Villiers

“…Overall, despite higher costs, the AMUs showcase acceptable strength and durability and offer significant carbon footprint reductions for sustainable masonry construction.…”
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Optimal protein requirement for rapid and coordinated test growth of juvenile sea urchin (Strongylocentrotus intermedius) by Panke Gong, Haijing Liu, Dan Gou, Weixiao Di, Huinan Zuo, Jun Ding, Yaqing Chang, Rantao Zuo

“…S. intermedius in the P5 group showed the closest test microstructure to those in the kelp group, characterized by larger holes, longer but thinner trabeculae, as well as more regular microstructure in both outer and side surfaces, and more active resorption of inner test surface. …”
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The influence of lanthanum content in the Fe₂O₃-Li₂O-La(OH)₃ system on phase formation and properties of composite material by Yu. S. Elkina, V. A. Vlasov, E. N. Lysenko, A. P. Surzhikov

“…The high values of the Curie temperature of 631°C confirm that the addition of lanthanum during the production of lithium ferrite prevents the violation of the stoichiometric composition of the ferrite during sintering due to the construction of an additional LaFeO3 lattice. The addition of lanthanum was also found to lead to a significant increase in specific electrical resistance from 5 ∙ 102 to 6 ∙ 109 and 1 ∙ 1012 Ohm∙cm, which may be associated with both a change in the microstructure of the samples and a change in their phase composition.…”
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Effect of Nano-Modified Recycled Wood Fibers on the Micro/Macro Properties of Rapid-Hardening Sulfoaluminate Cement-Based Composites by Chunyu Ma, Liang Wang, Yujiao Li, Qiuyi Li, Gongbing Yue, Yuanxin Guo, Meinan Wang, Xiaolong Zhou

“…Recycled wood fiber (RWF) obtained through the multi-stage processing of waste wood serves as an eco-friendly green construction material, exhibiting lightweight, porous, and high toughness characteristics that demonstrate significant potential as a cementitious reinforcement, offering strategic advantages for environmental protection and resource recycling. …”
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Interactions between dynamic recrystallization and dynamic precipitation during hot forming of magnesium alloy: Multilevel cellular automaton modeling by Yu-Ying He, Li-Ping Lei, Gang Fang

“…Accurately tailoring microstructures, especially grain size, during thermomechanical processing is crucial for achieving the desired strength-ductility synergy of wrought magnesium alloys. …”
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Evaluating the performance of cement-reduced concrete using graphene oxide: Synergistic effects on mechanical properties by Isuri Fonseka, Damith Mohotti, Kasun Wijesooriya, Chi-King Lee, Priyan Mendis

“…Concrete is the most widely used material in the construction industry. However, the cement used in its production raises concerns due to high energy consumption and carbon emissions. …”
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Green Composites for Future Applications: Investigating the Influence of CSP and GGBS on the Mechanical Properties of Bamboo-Jute-Sisal Natural Fiber Reinforced Hybrid Composites by H. Amitkumar, G. Mallesh

“…EDAX and SEM analyses confirmed the composition and microstructure of the developed NFRCs, revealing strong interfacial bonding, uniform filler distribution, and distinct energy levels of constituents. …”
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Efficient methodology for the preparation and fabrication of cation exchange membranes using trichloroacetic acid and cellulose biopolymer by U.F. Kandil, E.O. Taha, E.A. Mahmoud, N.O. Shaker, M. Mahmoud, M.M. Reda Taha

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Optimization of Exothermic, Foaming, and Mechanical Properties of Modified Polyurethane as Filling Material for Goaf Sealing Wall by Jianjun Shen, Baihui Ren, Weitao Liu, Chuanpeng Gao, Yingying Hu, Qing Cao

“…The research provides a solution for the construction of the sealing wall, which is of great significance to safety production in an underground coal mine.…”
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Insight into Subgrade Long-Term Uplift Characteristic of Swelling Red-Bed Controlled by Temperature and Cyclic Load：From Laboratory Experiments by Zhuowu Xie, Xin Liao, Yu Tan, Sixiang Ling, Jiannan Chen, Xiyong Wu

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Experimental and Mechanical Characteristics of Xanthan Gum and Calcium Lignosulfonate-Cured Gravel Soil by Cheng Peng, Jierong Zhu, Dongxing Wang, Haiyan Zhou, Junjie Bi

“…Furthermore, scanning electron microscopy (SEM) was employed to examine the microstructure and curing mechanisms of the gravelly soil treated with these additives. …”
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Durability assessment of a highly eco-efficient low-cement Basic Oxygen Furnace slag concrete by Tainá Varela de Melo, Maria Teresa Paulino Aguilar, Laís Cristina Barbosa Costa, Juliana Fadini Natalli, José Maria Franco de Carvalho, Ricardo André Fiorotti Peixoto

“…This study reinforces the potential of BOFS as a sustainable alternative, promoting circular economy practices and reducing the environmental footprint of the construction industry.…”
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Underwater Drag Reduction Applications and Fabrication of Bio-Inspired Surfaces: A Review by Zaixiang Zheng, Xin Gu, Shengnan Yang, Yue Wang, Ying Zhang, Qingzhen Han, Pan Cao

“…Bio-inspired non-smooth surfaces can significantly reduce the wall shear stress by regulating the flow characteristics of the turbulent boundary layer through microstructure design. Bio-inspired superhydrophobic surfaces form stable gas–liquid interfaces through the construction of micro-nanostructures and reduce frictional resistance by utilizing the slip boundary effect. …”
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Comparative long-term stabilization of pond ash using lime and cement: FTIR characterization, strength optimization and sustainable utilization by Vilasini P.P, Lakshmi Thangasamy

“…Despite its potential as a sustainable alternative to natural fill materials in construction, the low shear strength and poor gradation of pond ash limit its direct application. …”
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Effects of Perilla Oil Content on the Characteristics of Whey Protein/ Sanshoamides Emulsion by Yuemeng PAN, Haoyuan WANG, Zhilong ZENG, Jing LUO, Manman LU, Youming TIAN, Mei XUE, Xiong LIU

“…A theoretical basis is provided for sanshoamide encapsulation and delivery, along with technical guidance for the construction of highly stable emulsion systems.…”
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Investigating the Properties of Foamed Mixture Lightweight Soil Mixed with Bauxite Tailings as Filler by Yuansheng Peng, Jie Jiang, Xiaoduo Ou, Jinxi Qin

“…Overall, the results indicate that BTs have the potential to be used as filler to produce FMLSB and that applications of FMLSB will lead to great economic and environmental benefits in engineering construction.…”
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