ENERGY &ENVIRONMENTAL MATERIALS, EarlyView.A hierarchical crystalline structure for recyclable polypropylene insulation in high‐voltage cables is presented. This architecture integrates rigid isotactic polypropylene spherulites with an elastic crystalline network to balance load‐bearing capacity and ductility.
Guangwei Zhang +6 more
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Effect of Heat Input on Interface Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Al/Cu Laser Lap Welded Joints for Medium-Thickness Plates. [PDF]
Materials (Basel)Zeng P +5 more
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Tuning Stability and Optoelectronic Properties of CsSnI3 Via Rare‐Earth Doping
ENERGY &ENVIRONMENTAL MATERIALS, EarlyView.Sn‐based halide perovskites are promising optoelectronic materials but are limited by poor stability. Thus, rare‐earth elements (RE) doping in CsSnI3 addresses this limitation, significantly enhancing thermodynamic, mechanical, and chemical stability, while simultaneously tuning electronic characteristics and modulating optical responses in the ...
Haowei Wang +6 more
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From cracks to informed circularity: Mechanics-guided decisions via high-throughput in situ failure analysis of recycled plastics. [PDF]
Sci AdvSun D, Xu Y, Athanasiou CE.
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ENERGY &ENVIRONMENTAL MATERIALS, EarlyView.This work presents a leakage‐free, sunlight‐chargeable core‐shell Azo‐based textile that effectively bridges molecular photothermal storage with wearable functionality, offering a robust platform for on‐demand solar‐powered personal thermal management.
Yating Zhang +6 more
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Lapping of Soft-Brittle Lithium Niobate Crystal with Fixed Abrasive Pad. [PDF]
Materials (Basel)Zhu N, Gao X, Tang C, Chen J, Zhu Y.
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Harnessing Thin‐Film Solid‐State Electrolytes: Enabling Breakthroughs in All‐Solid‐State Batteries
ENERGY &ENVIRONMENTAL MATERIALS, EarlyView.Schematic illustration highlighting the advantages of transitioning from traditional thick solid‐state electrolytes (SSEs) to thin‐film SSEs. Thinning the electrolyte enables higher ionic conductivity, reduced interfacial polarization, improved flexibility, compact electrode contact, and enhanced energy density, offering a promising pathway toward high‐
Yitao He +3 more
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A Review of the Machining Mechanisms in Field-Assisted Cutting of Brittle Materials. [PDF]
Micromachines (Basel)Sheng X, Zhu Z, Liu C.
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Time‐Variant Seismic Fragility of Reinforced Concrete Bridge Piers Considering Degradation Phenomena
Earthquake Engineering &Structural Dynamics, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Aging and environmental exposure progressively deteriorate the physical and mechanical properties of construction materials, thereby affecting the safety and functionality of existing infrastructure. Corrosion of steel rebars in reinforced concrete structures is widely acknowledged as the most common and detrimental degradation phenomenon, as ...
Paolo Andrea Miglietta +4 more
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Lead-free halide Rb<sub>2</sub>SnCl<sub>6</sub> double perovskite for ultraviolet, water-splitting, and sustainable energy harvesting technologies. [PDF]
RSC AdvJaved MB +3 more
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