1013 papers
This study optimized the heat treatment of expanded polystyrene (EPS) to create modified EPS (MEPS) and found that while substituting MEPS for coarse aggregates significantly reduces concrete compressive strength, replacing fine aggregates with up to 40% MEPS effectively lowers density with a statistically insignificant impact on strength.
This study demonstrates that optimizing the volumetric energy density during laser powder bed fusion of Ti-5Cu-1Si alloy refines its microstructure by increasing equiaxed grain density and β-phase fraction while reducing lattice strain, thereby significantly enhancing corrosion resistance through improved passive film stability.
This study demonstrates the extracellular biogenic synthesis of silver nanoparticles using the mangrove plant *Ceriops decandra*, where the capping molecules naturally confer antiviral activity against Herpes Simplex Virus Type-1 (HSV-1) without the need for doping or conjugation.
The addition of vanadium to Si–Mo ductile iron modifies carbide morphology and microstructure, significantly enhancing high-temperature strength, creep-rupture life, and fatigue performance at 800°C despite a trade-off of increased oxide scale susceptibility and a non-monotonic effect on room-temperature strength.
This study demonstrates that the molecular capping agent N-ethyl-2-pyrrolidone (NEP) suppresses Ostwald ripening of interfacial zinc hydroxide sulfate by regulating post-nucleation ageing and reconstructing the solvation environment, thereby creating a stable organic–inorganic interphase that enables highly reversible and long-lasting zinc electrochemistry.
This study introduces a novel LC–MS/MS method utilizing specific pyranoanthocyanin biomarkers (vitisin A and B) to unambiguously identify and distinguish fermented red wine residues in ancient archaeological pottery, overcoming the limitations of conventional markers.
This study develops a host-guest encapsulation strategy using amphiphilic hyperbranched quaternary ammonium salts to homogeneously disperse Rose Bengal within silicone rubber, creating a mechanically robust material that achieves enhanced dual-action antibacterial efficacy through combined quaternary ammonium salt activity and light-induced singlet oxygen generation.
This study demonstrates a sustainable, green synthesis of stable silver–dextran nanocomposites using quince peel extract as a reducing agent, resulting in spherical nanoparticles with significant concentration-dependent antibacterial activity against *S. aureus* and *E. coli*.
This study demonstrates that Nylon 6,6 membranes coated with a synergistic Ti₃C₂Tₓ MXene and silver nanoparticle composite, fabricated via vacuum-assisted filtration, exhibit superior antibacterial efficacy against resistant pathogens compared to uncoated or MXene-only membranes.
This study demonstrates that sol–gel spin-coated TiO₂ thin films doped with 0.5% Fe exhibit optimal room-temperature ethanol sensing performance, achieving a high response of 19.54 to 500 ppm ethanol due to enhanced oxygen vacancies and charge transport, while maintaining excellent stability and durability.