3D crosslinked and interlocked graphene nanointerface enables ultra-tough and strong alumina by Yameng Jiao, Caixiang Xiao, Qingliang Shen, Xuemin Yin, Shouyang Zhang, Wei Li, Chuanyun Wang, Hejun Li, Qiang Song

“…Inspired by the “brick-mortar” structure and further adjusting the microstructure of “mortar” on the interface, ceramic with strength and toughness up to 444.16 MPa and 13.79 MPa⋅m1/2 is constructed by hot pressed sintering with alumina (Al2O3) as brick and vertical graphene (VG) with active atomic edges as mortar. …”
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Synergistic mechanisms of steel slag, granulated blast furnace slag, and desulfurization gypsum in high-content steel slag-based cementitious backfill materials by Jianshuai Hao, Zihan Zhou, Zhonghui Chen, Yanjun Shen, Kuizhen Fang, Fei Tang, Fengyang Xin, Lingfei Zhang

“…Under the synergistic effect of 8% DG and 30% GBFS, the hydration reaction is most intense, with the peak heat release rate reaching 0.92 mW/g and the cumulative heat release amount being 240 J/g. By constructing a “SS-GBFS-DG-cement” quaternary synergistic system (mass ratio range: SS:GBFS:cement:DG=(50–62):(20–40):10:(8–12)), the matching of active components in high-content SS systems was optimized, significantly improving microstructural defects and meeting engineering application requirements. …”
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Activated Bentonite for Physical, Mechanical, and Durability Properties of Concrete—A Review by Tsion Amsalu Fode, Yusufu Abeid Chande Jande, Thomas Kivevele

“…However, it is not well-known which range of bentonite activation temperature and employment dose gives the best concrete performance for the sustainability of activated bentonite in construction materials. Therefore, the present study detail reviewed the effect of activated bentonite at different heating temperatures and replacement doses of bentonite on the durability, physical, mechanical, and microstructural properties of concrete. …”
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Deposition processes and properties of coatings on steel fasteners — A review by Ping Ping Chung, James Wang, Yvonne Durandet

“…Abstract Mechanical fastening is widely used in joining metals, particularly in automotive, aerospace, building and construction industries. However, the main concern on mechanical fastening is the issue of corrosion. …”
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Experimental study of Portland cement concrete performance at moderately-elevated temperature by Min Liu, Song Gao, Kefei Li, Qingxun Kong, Rui Zhang

“…Concrete, as the most commonly-used construction materials, is used for thousands of structures, including buildings in nuclear power plants. …”
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Modified atmosphere packaging maintains stem quality of Chinese flowering cabbage by restraining postharvest lignification and ROS accumulation by Xue-mei Chen, Zhen-liang Mou, Ya-ting Zhao, Xin-guo Su, Yan-chao Han, Hang-jun Chen, Wei Wei, Wei Shan, Jian-fei Kuang, Wang-jin Lu, Jian-ye Chen

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Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing of Aluminium 5356 Alloy: Process Parameter Optimization and Structure-Property Analysis by K. Saravanakumar, J. Nampoothiri, M.R. Prat heesh Kumar

“…The optimized parameters facilitated the construction of multi-wall structures using a zig-zag pattern. …”
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Deep Learning-Based Fully Automatic Segmentation of the Paranasal Sinuses in Chronic Rhinosinusitis Patients Using Computed Tomographic Images by Yuhang Wang, Xiaolei Zhang, Weidong Du, Na Dai, Yi Lyv, Keying Wu, Yiyang Tian, Yuxin Jie, Yu Lin, Weipiao Kang

“…The model can accurately segment the sinus cavity by deeply learning the microstructure and deep features of 3D sinus CT images. …”
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Electromagnetic shielding effectiveness of three-dimensional multilayered interlaced woven fabrics using stainless steel fibers by Brigita Kolcavová Sirková, Veronika Tunáková, Maros Tunák, Karol Jezik

“…The comparison of internal fabric microstructures indicates statistically significant differences in relation to SE, and this contribution extends the theoretical guidance of woven fabric construction with the design and production of special 3D multilayered interlaced fabrics with controlled SE.…”
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One-Dimensional Implantable Sensors for Accurately Monitoring Physiological and Biochemical Signals by Qianming Li, Wen Wang, Haotian Yin, Kuangyi Zou, Yiding Jiao, Ye Zhang

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Surface nanofabrication beyond optical diffraction limit: Optical driven assembly enabled by superlubricity by Jiang-Tao Liu, Deli Peng, Qin Yang, Ze Liu, Zhenhua Wu

“…By appropriately increasing the dynamic friction, controlling the light intensity, or reducing the pressure, the effects of Brownian motion can be eliminated, allowing for the construction of microstructures with a size as small as 1/75 of the wavelength of light while controlling the light intensity, which is seven orders of magnitude smaller compared to manipulating nanoparticles on traditional surfaces. …”
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‘Ship-in-a-Bottle’ Integration of pH-Sensitive 3D Proteinaceous Meshes into Microfluidic Channels by Daniela Serien, Koji Sugioka, Aiko Narazaki

“…Solutions containing protein biomacromolecules as a precursor can be used to fabricate microstructures that retain their native protein functions. …”
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Multi-biosensing hairband for emergency health assessment by Ming Li, Ganghua Li, Tong Xu, Yiwen Wang, Ruidong Xu, Xinwei Zhang, Fuxing Chen, Ning Yu, Mingwei Tian

“…By integrating the multi-biosensors and a circuit patch into the textile substrate, a wireless hairband system is constructed for tracking human physiological dynamics. …”
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Molecular Components and Molecular Modelling for Asphalt: A Review by Zhijin Wang, Yuanbin Zhou, Jiandong Zhang, Xinlv Ji, Haifei Zhan

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Lattice-inspired NiTi-based metamaterials with widely tunable mechanical-superelastic synergy by Zhi Zhang, Jianbao Gao, Shuaishuai Wei, Bo Song, Yonggang Yao, Xu Zheng, Yuanjie Zhang, Lei Zhang, Qiaojiao Li, Jiafeng Wu, Yusheng Shi

“…Inspired by austenite and martensite crystal lattices in the NiTi microstructure with versatile performances, the bionic microlattice metamaterials with strut diameter from 0.4∼0.8 mm were constructed and prepared by the laser powder bed fusion for expanding the tailored mechanical-superelastic range, and the machine learning was utilized for mapping the relationship of various parameters. …”
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Glass transition temperature of asphalt binder based on atomistic scale simulation by Yongwei Fang, Yingying Pang, Jiandong Zhang, Yihan Nie, Hongquan Lu

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Impact of treated sewage water on early strength development of calcium sulfoaluminate cement paste: A comparative study by Jean Jacques Kouadjo Tchekwagep, Ning Ding, Fengzhen Yang, Shoude Wang, Shifeng Huang, Zhenghe Li, Chungang Li, Pengkun Hou, Changhong Yang, Hervé Kouamo Tchakouté

“…Initially, CSA/TSW pastes presented a refined microstructure, which altered by 3 days. Despite a 14 % faster final setting time, compressive strength was 21 % lower at 4 h. …”
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The Stone Sources of The Takht-E-Soleyman Complex: A Reconnaissance by Hamid Amanollahi

“…Petrographic analysis of the stone blocks used to construct this complex is worthwhile from several aspects: firstly, the present study particularly identifies, for the first time, the physical properties of the stone pieces (color, texture, physical strength, luster, etc.) and their petrographic characteristics in thin-section (including rock type, mineral constituents, and textures/microstructures). …”
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An ecofriendly approach to explore the physical and mechanical properties of cement mortar reinforced with Abutilon indicum fibres by V Aarthipriya, C Umarani

“…The mortar reinforced with 5 mm fibre length and 1% fibre addition was found to be potentially beneficial and considered as an optimum mix with respect to all mechanical properties. Microstructural analysis on the optimum mix revealed the existence of proper and sufficient interfacial bonding between the fibres and cement matrix and therefore it is recommended to use Abutilon indicum fibre in cement mortar for repair and other construction applications and the optimum mix proportion is reported.…”
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Sustainable production of high strength fiber reinforced mortars using volcanic ash and magnetized water treatment technology by Mostafa M. Keshta, Mohamed M. Yousry Elshikh, Osama Youssf

“…Abstract In recent decades, concerns about the high cement consumption and its associated carbon footprint have prompted significant efforts in the construction sector to incorporate alternative materials into cementitious composites. …”
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