Progress and prospect of nuclear waste solidification by synroc by WANG Yue, CHEN Diyun, KONG Lingjun*

“…Due to its long half-life, nuclear waste poses long-term environmental hazards. Constructing multiple barriers is a safe and effective measure for the disposal of nuclear waste, mitigating the environmental risks it poses. …”
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Study on the degradation mechanism of mechanical properties of red sandstone under static and dynamic loading after different high temperatures by Haixiao Lin, Weidong Liu, Duan Zhang, Bin Chen, Xinsheng Zhang

“…The damage pattern and mechanical property index changes before and after high temperature action were compared, and the relationship between mineral composition, microstructure and mechanical parameters of the specimens and temperature was analyzed, and a theoretical model was constructed. …”
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One-Step Electrochemical Preparation of Super-Hydrophobic Aluminum Surface and the Anti-Corrosion Performance by LI Li-ping, ZHOU Ji-cheng, LIU Yuan-wei, CHEN Yu

“…The super-hydrophobic modification of metal materials surface can significantly improve their corrosion resistance.The super-hydrophobic aluminum surface was fabricated with chemical etching and electrochemical anodization.Super-hydrophobic structure was constructed on aluminum surface by one-step method.The effect of HCl concentration and anodization time on the surface micro-structure and composition of aluminum electrode was investigated.The hydrophobic properties of aluminum surface were characterized by contact angle tester.The microstructure and chemical composition of aluminum surface were observed by SEM and EDS.Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy(EIS)and electrochemical noise(EN)technique were employed to evaluated the anti-corrosion performance of modified aluminum electrode in 3.5% NaCl solution.Results indicated that a super-hydrophobic aluminum surface was prepared on the pure aluminum under 2 V voltage and 20 min anodization time in 0.015 mol/L HCl solution, with the contact angle(CA)and sliding angle(SA)were 155.8° and 3.1°, respectively.EIS measurements revealed that the charge transfer resistance increased from 121 Ω·cm2 to 1 941 Ω·cm2 and the protection efficiency of super-hydrophobic aluminum surface was as high as 93.8%.EN results showed that the super-hydrophobic modification of the aluminum electrode could remarkably reduce its localized corrosion strength in 3.5% NaCl solution.…”
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Nuclear Magnetic Resonance in Tire Waste Mortars by Marta Ioana Moldoveanu, Daniela Lucia Manea, Elena Jumate, Raluca Iștoan, Radu Fechete, Tudor Panfil Toader

“…This study aims to investigate the application of nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) to characterize mortars containing recycled rubber waste as an eco-innovative material for sustainable construction. The primary objective was to analyze the way rubber granules influence hydration kinetics, microstructural development and pore structure. …”
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Computer modeling of the synthesis of styrene–butadiene rubber: Influence of the feed of a chain transfer agent on the characteristics of the product by T. A. Mikhailova, S. A. Mustafina

“…The algorithm models the formation of copolymer macromolecules at the particle level, permitting the average molecular characteristics of the copolymer to be calculated and its microstructure to be studied based on modeling results.Results. …”
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Using a Combined FE-CA Approach to Investigate Abnormally Large Grains Formed by the Limited Recrystallization Mechanism in a Powder Metallurgy Nickel-Based Superalloy by Yanhui Yang, Boyan Zhang, Xiuquan Chen, Xiaoxuan Wang, Yankai Feng, Lidong Su, Zhengfei Liang, Yifan Liu

“…Powder nickel-based superalloy is the key material for hot-end components such as turbine disks and gas engine disks in aeroengines, and its microstructure uniformity has an important influence on the disks’ service performance. …”
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An efficient data-driven optimization framework for elastically isotropic lattice structures by Zhengtao Shu, Hao Li, Liang Gao

“…Based on the level set method, the implicit description strategy is employed to achieve geometric modeling for various types of basic anisotropic lattice microstructures. The elastic properties of the anisotropic microstructures are characterized using the numerical homogenization method. …”
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RETRACTED ARTICLE: Flawless polyaniline coating for preservation and corrosion protection of ancient steel spearheads: an archaeological study from military museum, Al-Qala, Egypt by Mohamed M. Megahed, Noha H. Elashery, Saleh M. Saleh, Ashraf M. El-Shamy

“…X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy were used to characterize the spearheads chemical composition and microstructure (EDX). The spearheads were determined to be constructed of steel and to have a coating of ferric oxide and other corrosion products on their exteriors. …”
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A Novel Hyperspectral Microscope Imaging Technology for the Evaluation of Physicochemical Properties and Heterogeneity in ‘Xia Hui 6’ Peaches by Shiyu Song, Zhenjie Wang, Leiqing Pan, Kang Tu

“…Single-feature variables were constructed to clarify the correlation between the characteristic bands and physicochemical parameters based on Pearson correlation analysis, with an R² of 0.99 for firmness at 588 nm, 0.98 for titratable acidity (TA) at 432 nm, 0.88 for the <i>L</i>* value at 430 nm and 0.83 for the <i>b</i>* value at 426 nm. …”
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Gu Sui Bu (Drynaria fortunei J. Smith) prevents osteoporosis in ovariectomized rats by inhibiting pyroptosis through NLRP3/GSDMD/CASPASE-1 by Hui su, Jun Dong, Luyao Liu, Zechen Yan, Rujie Zhuang, Guangxin Huang, Haipeng Xue, Zhanwang Xu, Yu Pan

“…Smith) subjected to UHPLC-Q-Orbitrap-MS/MS analysis, and the OVX rat model was constructed in vivo as the research object. It was divided into sham operation group (SHAM), ovariectomized osteoporosis model group (OVX) and Gu Sui Bu (Drynaria fortunei J. …”
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Constitutive Model and Hot Processing Map of Ni-Cr-Fe Heat-resistant Alloy for Advanced Ultra-Supercritical Boilers by Gao　Pei, Huang　Guijun

“…Based on the Arrhenius hyperbolic sine model， strain factor is innovatively introduced to construct an improved constitutive model suitable for heat-resistant alloys， and two indexes， correlation coefficient R and absolute error δ， are used to evaluate the accuracy of the model's prediction of rheological stress； At the same time， by constructing the hot processing map of the heat-resistant alloy and the microstructure analysis， the optimal range of hot working process parameters of the alloy is systematically evaluated and determined. …”
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Sustainable cement-based mortar with shredded material recycled from end-of-life wind turbine blades by Magdalena Rucka, Marzena Kurpińska

“…Abstract The growing demand for sustainable construction materials has driven interest in reusing industrial waste. …”
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Inducing α″ phase by interstitial carbon atoms to achieve strength-ductility enhancement in as-printed Ti alloy by Xuemeng Gan, Dong Ye, Shaofu Li, Shunyuan Xiao, Chaoquan Hu, Katsuyoshi Kondoh, Shota Kariya, Lei Zhang, Yafeng Yang

“…Intermediate α″ phase was constructed in as-printed Ti alloys by introducing interstitial carbon atoms to mitigate the detrimental effects of α′ martensite on ductility. …”
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Macroscopic perspective on phase transition behavior of natural single-crystal graphite under different pressure environments by Xiaoshuang Yin, Songyang Li, Lijuan Wang, Peiyuan Liu, Zhihai Cheng, Huiyang Gou, Liuxiang Yang

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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.

“…This study evaluates the effects of incorporating different dosages of bleached eucalyptus fibers (EB) on the physical, mechanical, and microstructural properties of BMSC composites. Additionally, it examines their influence on hydration reactions and phase formation to determine optimal compositions for construction applications. …”
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From the hills to the sea: Mineralogical and chemical characterization of a roof tile assemblage from the Byzantine church at Ashdod-Yam (Israel) by Philip Ebeling, Liora Bouzaglou, Dana Ashkenazi, Johannes H. Sterba, Alexander Fantalkin

“…Despite the presence of different types of roof tiles, the paint applied to some of them was found to be uniform, consisting of red, ocher-based pigment, likely sourced locally and applied during the roof's construction. This comprehensive examination on a relatively unexplored type of material sheds new light on specific construction choices during the Byzantine period in the southern Levant.…”
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Non-Destructive Evaluation of Cement Mortar Quality with Hyperspectral Remote Sensing Methods by I. Ahmed, U. K. Sharma, P. K. Garg, A. K. Thakur, Pritipadmaja

“…Cement mortar is a fundamental material in construction, with its strength and durability influenced by mix proportions and curing conditions. …”
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Innovations and Applications in Lightweight Concrete: Review of Current Practices and Future Directions by Diptikar Behera, Kuang-Yen Liu, Firmansyah Rachman, Aman Mola Worku

“…Lightweight concrete (LWC) has emerged as a transformative material in sustainable and high-performance construction, driven by innovations in engineered lightweight aggregates, supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs), fiber reinforcements, and geopolymer binders. …”
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Pumice soil stabilisation using alkali-activated waste glass for sustainable road subgrade applications by Roohollah Kalatehjari, Elmira Khaksar Najafi, Afshin Asadi

“…Abstract This research explores the development of glass-based alkali-activated cement (GBAAC) for stabilising New Zealand pumice sand as a subgrade in road construction. Using GBAAC in road construction offers a sustainable solution by reducing waste glass (WG) accumulation in landfills and providing an effective alternative to conventional chemical soil stabilisers. …”
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Analysis of Shear Crushing Behavior of Graded Calcareous Sand in Building Applications by Shuyue Liu, Peng Cao, Ziyu Wang

“…Calcareous sand, a critical construction material in reef engineering and building foundations, possesses unique internal microstructures and inherent mechanical properties. …”
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