Assessment the impact of palygorskite modified by chlorides on speciation and environmental risk of heavy metals in soil contaminated by Elnour Mohamed, Jun Ren, Ling Tao, Azizza Mala

“…The germinated index (GI) was employed to examine and analyze the microstructure and physico-chemical properties of the contaminated soil. …”
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Development, Performance, and Mechanism of Fluidized Solidified Soil Treated with Multi-Source Industrial Solid Waste Cementitious Materials by Xinzhuang Cui, Huaming Meng, Zhanghong Liu, Hao Sun, Xiaoning Zhang, Qing Jin, Lei Wang

“…According to the chemical composition and microstructure, MSWC-FSS generated more ettringite than OPC-FSS, making MSWC-FSS denser.…”
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A DEM Study on the Macro- and Micro-Mechanical Characteristics of an Irregularly Shaped Soil–Rock Mixture Based on the Analysis of the Contact Force Skeleton by Chenglong Jiang, Lingling Zeng, Yajing Liu, Yu Mu, Wangyi Dong

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Effect of chicory polysaccharide on the texture and storage quality of round scad fish ball by XUE Shan, LIN Jingjuan

“…The processing technology of chicory polysaccharide scad fish balls was optimized based on the comprehensive score. The microstructure of the fish balls was observed by optical microscope and scanning electron microscope, and the changes of physicochemical parameters of the fish balls were analyzed during refrigeration at 4 ℃.ResultsThe texture comprehensive score, was constructed, based on the principle component analysis method to extract common factors, and it was calculated as follows: Y=0.343X1+0.349X2+0.350X3. …”
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Triaxial Creep Behavior of Red Sandstone in Freeze-Thaw Environments by Yongjun Song, Yongxin Che, Leitao Zhang, Jianxi Ren, Shaojie Chen, Mengling Hu

“…The effect of freeze-thaw cycles on the microstructure of the rock was analyzed using scanning electron microscopy. …”
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The addition of natural clay and industrial and agricultural waste on the performance of green and sustainable concrete by Inzimam Ul Haq, Ayub Elahi, Atif Khan, Afsar Ali, Qadir Bux alias Imran Latif Qureshi, Aïssa Rezzoug, Mohd Aamir Mumtaz

“…Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) was conducted to evaluate the microstructure and morphology of the developed concrete mixtures. …”
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Durability assessment of clay soils stabilised with geopolymers based on recycled glass powder in various corrosive environments by Meysam Pourabbas Bilondi, Mahdi Amiri Daluee, Mobina Amirriahi, Maryam Akhgar Eslamieh, Komeil Rajaee, Mojtaba Zaresefat

“…Ordinary Portland cement (OPC) is commonly used for soil stabilisation in construction; however, its significant environmental impact makes long-term reliance undesirable. …”
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Study on the Influence of Window Openings on Seismic Performance of Stone Walls of Tibetan and Qiang Dwellings by You Mo, Pan Guo, Jun Lu, Zhuohui Wu, Baoshan Yang, Zhijun Jiang, Feiyang Chen, Wenxi Jiang

“…The research results of this paper are of reference value for the research, design, and construction of stone walls and other non-engineered masonry works of Tibetan and Qiang dwellings.…”
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A Review on the Aging Behavior of BADGE-Based Epoxy Resin by Wei He, Xinshuo Jiang, Rong He, Yuchao Zheng, Dongli Dai, Liang Huang, Xianhua Yao

“…Epoxy adhesives derived from bisphenol A diglycidyl ether (BADGE) are widely utilized in segmental construction—particularly in precast concrete structures—and in building structural strengthening, owing to their outstanding adhesion properties and long-term durability. …”
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Synergistic Effects of Furfurylated Natural Fibers and Nanoclays on the Properties of Fiber–Cement Composites by Thamires Alves da Silveira, Felipe Vahl Ribeiro, Cristian Conceição Gomes, Arthur Behenck Aramburu, Sandro Campos Amico, André Luiz Missio, Rafael de Avila Delucis

“…Fiber–cement composites have been increasingly studied for sustainable construction applications, but durability issues—particularly fiber degradation in alkaline environments—remain a challenge. …”
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A Numerical Model for Simulating Force-Induced Damage in Korla Fragrant Pears at Different Maturity Stages by Chen Ding, Peiyu Chen, Lin Liao, Shengyou Chu, Xirui Yang, Guangxin Gai, Yang Liu, Kun Li, Xuerong Wang, Jiahui Li, Haipeng Lan

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Effect of Heat Treatment on the Corrosion Behavior of Selective Laser Melted CX Stainless Steel by Shaoqian Wu, Shuo Wu, Shilong Xing, Tianshu Wang, Jiabin Hou, Yuantao Zhao, Zongan Li, Yanbo Liu

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Correlation between macroscopic and microscopic mechanical behavior of tuff material under uniaxial compression by Jin Linlin, Ma Hongfa, Yu Jiang, Wang Feng, Yin Dawei, Qu Xiao, Yang Yingsong, Tao Minghao

“…In addition, the two-dimensional particle flow numerical model was constructed based on the PFC2D partition modeling method to analyze the evolution law of the internal structure of tuff from the perspective of mineral microstructure. …”
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Elevated-temperature strength and wear behavior of Al80Mn11Ce9 processed by laser powder bed fusion by Katharina Gabrysiak, Anne Veronika Boehm, Tobias Gustmann, Christoph Leyens, Uta Kühn

“…Many components in the mobility sector are subjected to elevated temperatures and tribological demands while requiring light weight construction at the same time. Laser powder bed fusion (PBF-LB) enables the formation of unique microstructures through process-related high cooling rates, resulting in desirable component properties. …”
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Observation of topological hydrogen-bonding domains in physical hydrogel for excellent self-healing and elasticity by Shaoning Zhang, Dayong Ren, Qiaoyu Zhao, Min Peng, Xia Wang, Zhitao Zhang, Wei Liu, Fuqiang Huang

“…In light of this, a strategy that achieves both self-healing and elasticity has been developed through the construction of topological hydrogen-bonding domains. …”
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Deposition of Coating to Protect Waste Water Reservoir in Acidic Solution by Arc Thermal Spray Process by Han-Seung Lee, Jin-ho Park, Jitendra Kumar Singh, Mohamed A. Ismail

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Metallized Sol–Gel coatings on ceramic glazes with photocatalytic activity by Guillermo Monrós, Carolina Delgado, José Antonio Badenes, Guillem Monrós-Andreu, Mario Llusar

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Performance and Heavy Metal Leaching Behavior of Bituminous Fly Ash-Based Geopolymer in Aggressive Environments by Parichat Muensita, Suwimol Asavapisit, Rungroj Piyaphanuwat

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Mechanical and Morphological Characterization of Hybrid Epoxy Composites Reinforced With Agricultural Waste Fibers by Md. Abdul Hannan Sarker, Md. Shakil Chowdhury, Md. Shah Oliullah, Md. Rubel Ahmed, Md. Zobair Al Mahmud, Habibur Rahman, Ripon Kumar Roy, Nayem Hossain

“…Among the developed composites, the jute + corn bark fiber configuration demonstrated the highest tensile strength (23.60 MPa), flexural strength (21.17 MPa), and strain (8.67%), attributed to superior fiber–matrix adhesion and compact microstructure as validated by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). …”
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Differences in forming mechanisms and mechanical properties between LPBF and DED processed highland gabbro lunar soil simulants by Peng Chen, Lu Zhang, Zhao Hu, Huajun Sun, Chengao Jiang, Kai Liu, Chunze Yan, Yusheng Shi

“…Laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) and directed energy deposition (DED) are effective technologies for customised lunar construction; however, the essential differences in technological principles and forming mechanisms for processing highland gabbro lunar soil simulants remain unclear. …”
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