Thermally-activated locomotion of a bilayer polymer actuator
2024
The development of smart actuators based on renewable or biocompatible materials, which are able for delivery of specific cargo is of great importance in robotics, medical and material science engineering,...
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Influence of surface topographic morphologies and nanoparticle incorporation on surface properties of pure Ti implants for oral applications
2024
One common problem in using titanium (Ti) dental implants is peri-implantitis. To prevent peri-implantitis on Ti implants in an oral environment, we introduced novel topographic microstructures onto...
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The inhibition effect of etidronate on degradation behavior of Mg–Zn–Y-Nd-Zr alloy
2024
The control of corrosion behavior of Mg alloys for biomedical applications is a research hotspot in the field of biodegradable metallic implant materials. In recent years, the employment of corrosion...
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Challenges and advancements in Elastomer/CNT nanocomposites with mechanochemical treatment, reinforcement mechanisms and applications
2024
Elastomer/carbon nanotube (CNT) nanocomposites play a pivotal role in the evolution of flexible electronics, aerospace and automotive components, biomedical devices and smart materials. This article...
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Gradient microstructures and mechanical properties of Ti–6Al–4V alloy induced by laser surface quenching
2024
Laser surface quenching (LSQ) was employed to fabricate gradient microstructures in a Ti–6Al–4V alloy. The influence of the LSQ parameters on the surface morphology, the depth of the LSQ layer, gradient...
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Feasibility, challenges and future prospects of biodegradable zinc alloys as orthopedic internal fixation implants
2024
Compared to biodegradable Mg-based and Fe-based alloys, Zn-based alloys offer distinct advantages as orthopedic internal fixation implants due to their tunable mechanical strength, moderate corrosion...
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Novel approach to the 3D printing of biphasic calcium phosphate/molybdenum disulfide composite reinforced with polyamide12
2024
In practical terms, the successful treatment of critical-sized bone defects remains a formidable obstacle. Among various options for bone regeneration, a customized 3D composite scaffold is widely acknowledged...
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Optimized structure design of asymmetrical Mg alloy cerebrovascular stent with high flexibility
2024
In the treatment of cerebral artery stenosis via stent intervention, it is required that the stent can pass through the tortuous blood vessel with high curvature to reach the lesion position smoothly,...
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Advancements in polymer (Nano)composites for phase change material-based thermal storage: A focus on thermoplastic matrices and ceramic/carbon fillers
2024
This article explores (i) the potential of polymer (nano)composites as alternatives to conventional metals in the manufacture of heat exchangers and (ii) the application of Phase Change Materials (PCMs)...
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Preparation and corrosion behavior of layered double hydroxides-graphene oxide composite coatings modified by sodium dodecylbenzene sulfonate on the surface of AZ31 Mg alloy
2024
Layered double hydroxides (LDHs) are a class of two-dimensional anionic clays with adjustable structure, which have certain corrosion resistance. However, smooth growth path of LDHs nanosheets perpendicular...
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Experimental and statistical investigation of laser welding with different joint gap widths for HSLA steel
2024
Automated Ytterbium (Yb) single pass fiber laser beam welding of High Strength Low Alloy (HSLA) steel is an expensive process, so it's a need for machining process for butt joint preparation (CNC Milling...
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Additive manufacturing of high-entropy alloys: Current status and challenges
2024
Additive manufacturing (AM) of alloys has garnered substantial scientific and technological interest due to its applications in the manufacturing of structural components. High entropy alloys (HEAs)...
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A green and solvent-free method for simultaneously producing graphene nanoplatelets, nanoscrolls, and nanodots and functionalizing their surface for epoxy nanocomposites
2023
Graphene is an emerging class of multifunctional additives for plastic manufacturing. However, achieving the exfoliation and dispersion of graphene in polymers such as epoxy has been a significant challenge,...
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Removing hazardous additives from elastomer manufacturing
2023
Elastomers known as rubber are ubiquitous in industrial applications, but they often contain chronic additives, such as zinc oxide, tetramethylthiuram monosulfide (denoted TMTM), and copper dimethyldithiocarbamate...
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Surface modification of additively manufactured metallic biomaterials with active antipathogenic properties
2023
Bacterial infection is one of the most common complications following the implantation of biomaterials and can lead to aseptic loosening, prosthesis failure, and even morbidity or mortality. Some physicochemical...
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Effect of layer height, print speed and cell geometry on mechanical properties of marble PLA based 3D printed parts
2023
Material extrusion (MEx) related technologies are widely common and popular in the industry due to their ability to handle wide variety of polymeric materials, user friendly printing process, and lower...
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Self-assembly meets additive manufacturing: Bridging the gap between nanoscale arrangement of matter and macroscale fabrication
2023
New methods are emerging to combine the self-assembly of matter and additive manufacturing, so that new devices and constructs can simultaneously harness the unique molecular and nanostructural features...
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Biodegradation mechanisms of pure Mg in presence of glucose, vitamin C, and citric acid
2023
The physiological environment of the human body is an extremely complex system, containing not only inorganic ions but also organic molecules; thus it is necessary to understand the influences of the...
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Highly stretchable strain sensors based on gold thin film reinforced with carbon nanofibers
2023
Flexible piezoresistive sensors are often fabricated by depositing a conductive layer such as platinum, gold, graphene thin films, or conductive nanoparticles onto an elastic substrate. However, due...
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Phase field simulation of martensitic transformation in Ti–24Nb–4Zr–8Sn alloy
2023
A phase field model for cubic to orthorhombic martensitic transformation (MT) at the nanoscale in a β titanium (Ti) alloy Ti–24Nb–4Zr–8Sn (in wt.%) is investigated by finite element simulation. The...
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Smart self-healing coatings on biomedical magnesium alloys: A review
2023
With promising mechanical property and biodegradability, magnesium (Mg) alloys are considered as the potential candidates in biomedical application. Rapid degradation of Mg alloys compromises the mechanical...
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Mechanical and corrosion properties of Mg–MgO and Mg–Al2O3 composites fabricated by equal channel angular extrusion method
2023
Equal channel angular extrusion (ECAE) has shown great potential for the consolidation of powdered materials. In the present article, the mechanical and corrosion properties of Mg–MgO and Mg–Al2O3 composites...
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Various manufacturing methods and ideal properties of scaffolds for tissue engineering applications
2023
The precision in the design and manufacturing of scaffolds with ideal properties such as biocompatibility, biodegradability, mechanical and surface characteristics is very crucial for applications in...
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Contributions of Ti-xTa cold spray composite interface to in-vitro cell growth
2023
Surface charge of biomaterials is one of the most influential parameters on regulating the complex processes of cell responses in tissue engineering. This study explores the contributions of xTa (x = 5;...
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