A Brief Review of the Impact of Neutron Irradiation Damage in Tungsten and Its Alloys by Adil Wazeer, Tanner McElroy, Benjamin Thomas Stegman, Anyu Shang, Yifan Zhang, Vaibhav Singh, Huan Li, Zhongxia Shang, Haiyan Wang, Yexiang Xue, Guang Lin, Tim Graening, Xiao-Ying Yu, Xinghang Zhang

“…Neutron irradiation poses a substantial challenge in the development and application of tungsten (W) and its alloys, predominantly in the framework of nuclear fusion and fission environments. …”
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Design of F-ZIF-67/PDMS-based triboelectric nanogenerator for enhanced cathodic protection by Tengfei Xiang, Xuxin Chen, Jihuai Wang, Di Liu, Linjing Cui, Tao Wang, Zhenya Zhang, Yang Yang, Shihong Zhang

“…Abstract Metal corrosion poses significant economic and safety challenges across industries, necessitating efficient cathodic protection strategies. …”
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Reimagining Microbially Induced Concrete Deterioration: A Novel Approach Through Coupled Confocal Laser Scanning Microscope–Avizo Three-Dimensional Modeling of Biofilms by Mingyue Ma, Guangda Yu, Zhen Xu, Jun Hu, Ziyuan Ji, Zihan Yang, Yumeng Sun, Yeqian Zhen, Jingya Zhou

“…Microbially induced concrete deterioration (MID) poses a significant and urgent challenge to urban sewerage systems globally, particularly in tropical coastal regions. …”
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Low-Energy High-Current Pulsed Electron Beam Surface Treatment on the Tribological Behavior of 17-4PH Steel Produced via Binder Jetting by Lorenza Fabiocchi, Marco Mariani, Andrea Lucchini Huspek, Matteo Pozzi, Massimiliano Bestetti, Nora Lecis

“…Stainless steel 17-4PH is valued for its high strength and corrosion resistance but poses machining challenges due to rapid tool wear. …”
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Robust ternary system of corncob-derived carbon quantum dots/ ZnFe2O4/graphene oxide for wastewater treatment by Wajeeha Qayyum, Noor Tahir, Muhammad Zahid, Saima Noreen, Muhammad Yaseen, Abeer A. AlObaid, Qamar Abbas, Ghulam Mustafa

“…Abstract Water contamination emerging from urban and industrial waste disposal is posing an alarming threat to human and marine life. …”
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Precipitation–Flotation Process for Molybdenum and Uranium Separation from Wastewater by Yanfang Huang, Sa Yue, Aohua Li, Hu Sun, Yizhuang Wang, Qunzhen Bu, Bingbing Liu, Guihong Han

“…The mining of molybdenum and uranium ores inevitably results in the generation of large volumes of wastewater containing low concentrations of metals, which poses significant threats to the environment. This study presents a novel precipitation–flotation process for the simultaneous separation of molybdenum and uranium from wastewater. …”
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High-performing TiAl alloy with lamellar-network two-scale structure via semi-solid forging and its non-equilibrium solidification mechanism by Yuan Ye, Yuyong Chen, Yu Zhang, Shuzhi Zhang, Jianfei Sun

“…This approach and microstructure offer a promising solution to the engineering challenges posed by the low room-temperature ductility and limited hot-working ability of TiAl alloys.…”
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Comparative Evaluation of Spray-Drying Versus Freeze-Drying Techniques on the Encapsulation Efficiency and Biofunctional Performance of Chenpi Extract Microcapsules by Jiawei Zhao, Xueling Qin, Ying Liu, Qingyun He, Junwei Qin, Fei Shen, Zhenqiang Wu

“…Chenpi extracts (CPEs) are highly valued for their rich bioactive compounds and distinctive aromatic properties, but their environmental sensitivity poses stability challenges in food applications. …”
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Multiscale investigation of thermally activated coal gangue aggregate concrete interfacial transition zone evolution and failure mechanisms by Jie Zhou, Shengpeng Hao, Yong Chen, Shurong Zhang, Wenyu Xu

“…Abstract The large‑scale accumulation of coal gangue poses serious environmental and land‑use challenges, yet its direct use as concrete aggregate has been hindered by low reactivity, high porosity, and weak interfacial bonding. …”
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Evaluation study on gas-phase passivation inhibiting the spontaneous combustion tendency of ferrous sulfide compounds by Yuanyuan Zhang, HaSung Kong, Ruixuan Hao, Qin Xu, Long Zhao

“…Abstract The iron sulfide compound FeS, present in petrochemical plants, is prone to spontaneous combustion when exposed to air, posing a significant threat to the safety of production processes in the petrochemical industry. …”
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Biomass ash (BA) waste as an activator to produce carbon-negative cement by Zehao Lei, Sara Pavia

“…The disposal of ash residue poses an important burden. This study uses olive pit bottom ash waste (OBA) to produce carbon-negative cement. …”
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Hot deformation behavior and process parameters optimization of GH4738 nickel-based superalloy by Mingjun Zhong, Hao Yu, Ziruo Wang, Xiaomeng Zhang, Jinglong Qu

“…However, its high deformation resistance, narrow hot working window, and complex microstructural evolution pose significant challenges to plastic deformation of the alloy. …”
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Research on a Marine Animal Behavior Recording Tag System Based on Combined Positioning and Recovery by Chuan Tian, Shiyao Shen, Zejin Sun, Dazhen Xu, Peng Luo, Yuanjie Song, Zhentong Wang, Chen Wang, Shengzong Zhang, Chong Shen

“…Due to the vastness of the ocean, traditional observational techniques are constrained by distance, which poses significant challenges for conducting extended and continuous research on marine animal behavior and ecology. …”
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Research progress on impact of micro/nanoplastics exposure on reproductive health by Yan HUANG, Yuanyuan HUANG, Yanxi ZHUO, Yiqin LIN, Qipeng LI, Xiaofeng ZHENG, Wenxiang WANG, Yuchen LI, Wenya SHAO, Henggui CHEN

“…Secondly, extensive toxicological studies revealed that MNPs exposure induces reproductive health damage through mechanisms such as disrupting the microstructure of reproductive organs and altering molecular-level expressions. …”
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Dual-activated calcined coal gangue for high-performance and eco-friendly cementitious materials by Jianchao Ma, Haorui Song, Shoufa Cao, Kai Wang, Guorui Feng

“…Coal gangue (CG) is a typical bulk solid waste that poses great environmental challenges due to improper disposal. …”
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Energy-resolved neutron imaging and diffraction including grain orientation mapping using event camera technology by Tsviki Y. Hirsh, Andrew F. T. Leong, Adrian S. Losko, Alexander Wolfertz, Daniel J. Savage, Tim T. Jäger, John Rakovan, James J. Wall, Alexander M. Long, Sven C. Vogel

“…Neutron diffraction is useful for assessing microstructural parameters such as phase composition, texture, and dislocation densities, though it typically provides averaged data over the sampled volume. …”
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TopoRSNet: A Unique Approach to Maintaining Topological Features for Digital Rock Image Rescaling With Minimal Quality Degradation by Kunning Tang, Yufu Niu, Ying DaWang, Vanessa Robins, Peyman Mostaghimi, Mark Lindsay, Ryan T. Armstrong

“…Abstract The composition, microstructure, and physical behavior of rock at the core‐to‐pore scale are commonly visualized and characterized using 3D X‐ray microcomputed tomography (micro‐CT). …”
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Metal‐Mediated Chlorine Transfer for Molten Salt‐Driven Thermodynamic Change on Silicon Production by Minjun Je, Jin Chul Kim, Jiyeon Kim, Sungho Kim, Sunmin Ryu, Jaegeon Ryu, Sang Kyu Kwak, Soojin Park

“…Abstract The development of silicon (Si) material poses a great challenge with profound technological advancements for semiconductors, photo/photoelectric systems, solar cells, and secondary batteries. …”
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Impact of laser shock peening on high-strength aluminum alloys in marine environments by Xiang-Fei Wang, Xiao-Ye Zhou, Jia-Le Mao, Ji-Hua Zhu, Chun Pei

“…Welding detrimentally impacts the heat-affected zone (HAZ), causing a notable deterioration in mechanical properties, which poses significant risks to platform integrity. This study aims to address these challenges by evaluating the efficacy of laser shock penning (LSP) in enhancing the mechanical performance and fatigue life of two aluminum alloys, 6061-T6 and 6082-T6. …”
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Unlocking the Potential of RFA and Stabilizers in High Moisture Geotechnical Applications by Kaiqing Zhou, Xuliang Wang, Jun Hu, Qinxi Dong, Hui Zeng

“…In recent decades, rapid urbanization has generated a large amount of waste soft soil and construction debris, resulting in severe environmental pollution and posing significant challenges to engineering construction. …”
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