The reactive materials filled structure(RMFS)is a structural penetrator that replaces high explosive(HE)with reactive materials,presenting a novel self-distributed initiation,multiple deflagrations behavior during pen...The reactive materials filled structure(RMFS)is a structural penetrator that replaces high explosive(HE)with reactive materials,presenting a novel self-distributed initiation,multiple deflagrations behavior during penetrating multi-layered plates,and generating a multipeak overpressure behind the plates.Here analytical models of RMFS self-distributed energy release and equivalent deflagration are developed.The multipeak overpressure formation model based on the single deflagration overpressure expression was promoted.The impact tests of RMFS on multi-layered plates at 584 m/s,616 m/s,and819 m/s were performed to validate the analytical model.Further,the influence of a single overpressure peak and time intervals versus impact velocity is discussed.The analysis results indicate that the deflagration happened within 20.68 mm behind the plate,the initial impact velocity and plate thickness are the crucial factors that dominate the self-distributed multipeak overpressure effect.Three formation patterns of multipeak overpressure are proposed.展开更多
Additive manufacturing(AM)technology has revolutionized engineering field by enabling the creation of intricate,high-performance structures that were once difficult or impossible to fabricate.This transformative techn...Additive manufacturing(AM)technology has revolutionized engineering field by enabling the creation of intricate,high-performance structures that were once difficult or impossible to fabricate.This transformative technology has particularly advanced the development of metamaterials-engineered materials whose unique properties arise from their structure rather than composition-unlocking immense potential in fields ranging from aerospace to biomedical engineering.展开更多
Osteoarthritis(OA)is a widespread joint disorder that has emerged as a significant global healthcare challenge.Over the past decade,advancements in material science and medicine have transformed the development of fun...Osteoarthritis(OA)is a widespread joint disorder that has emerged as a significant global healthcare challenge.Over the past decade,advancements in material science and medicine have transformed the development of functional materials aimed at addressing the complex issues associated with the diagnosis and treatment of OA.This review synthesizes the latest advancements in various types of intelligent micro-structured materials and their design principles.By examining the exceptional structural characteristics of materials with unique properties such as tailored attributes,controllability,biocompatibility,and bioactivity,we emphasize the design of composite materials for precise and early intervention in OA.This is achieved through advanced imaging techniques and machine learning-based analysis,alongside the customization of micro-structured material properties to align with the biological and mechanical requirements of specific joint tissues.This review offers an in-depth analysis of the transformative potential of advanced technologies and artificial intelligence(AI)in the development of innovative solutions for OA diagnosis and therapy.It aims to inform future research and inspire the creation of next-generation smart materials with unprecedented performance,thereby enhancing our capabilities in the prevention and treatment of OA.展开更多
1|Introduction Metamaterials are artificially engineered systems in which the geometry and arrangement of designed unit cells give rise to effective properties that are not available in natural materials.Intelligent m...1|Introduction Metamaterials are artificially engineered systems in which the geometry and arrangement of designed unit cells give rise to effective properties that are not available in natural materials.Intelligent metamaterials extend this concept by integrating stimulus-responsive materials with programmable architectures,thereby creating functional matter that blurs the conventional boundary between materials and structures and enables dynamic,adaptive,and reconfigurable functionalities.These systems can respond to diverse stimuli such as thermal,electrical,optical,magnetic,and mechanical inputs,and convert them into tunable shape change,adaptive mechanical/optical responses,and other reconfigurable functionalities[1–5].Through this synergy,they acquire lifelike and emergent behaviors,making them attractive platforms for next-generation applications in soft robotics,bioengineering,information encryption,and mechanical computation.展开更多
Quantifying material use in infrastructure development and analyzing its relationship with economic growth is essential for enhancing resource efficiency and steering regional resource management toward sustainable de...Quantifying material use in infrastructure development and analyzing its relationship with economic growth is essential for enhancing resource efficiency and steering regional resource management toward sustainable development.This study systematically assessed infrastructure related material use in 30 provinces,autonomous regions,and municipalities in China during 1978-2022.The result indicated that material stock has experienced significant growth,increasing from 16.91×10^(9)t in 1978 to 103.60×10^(9)t in 2022,with an average annual growth rate of 4.20%.However,from 1978 to 2015,material input followed a strong upward trend but saturated after 2015.At the national level,material input peaked in 2015,after which it began to decline.The central region reached its peak earlier in 2013,while the eastern and western regions peaked in 2015.Using a decoupling analysis framework,this study revealed that nationally,the elasticity value between material stock and gross domestic product(GDP)remained near or above 1.0,reflecting continued reliance on stock accumulation.Regionally,the elasticity value between material stock and GDP has increased in the central and western regions during 1978-2022,whereas elasticity value between material stock and GDP in the eastern region showed a slower growth rate but still struggled to achieve absolute decoupling.Moreover,the elasticity value between material input and GDP has declined at the national level,presenting a relative decoupling,with some regions already achieving absolute decoupling.The eastern region was closer to absolute decoupling,while the central and western regions,though still intensive in material input,exhibited faster declines in elasticity.Accelerating the transition from linear to circular economy is an essential step for China to achieve absolute decoupling and long-term sustainability.Finally,this research recommends promoting the adoption of renewable energy,driving industrial upgrading,implementing compact urban design,and extending the lifespan of infrastructure to reduce material dependency and achieve sustainable infrastructure transformation at the national level.展开更多
1.Introduction.The Ti6Al4V alloy is extensively utilized across various indus-trial sectors due to its favorable characteristics,such as lightweight design,high strength,and resistance to corrosion[1].In effort s to f...1.Introduction.The Ti6Al4V alloy is extensively utilized across various indus-trial sectors due to its favorable characteristics,such as lightweight design,high strength,and resistance to corrosion[1].In effort s to further reduce weight,functional elements like electric actuators can be substituted with intelligent materials like shape memory alloys(SMAs)[2,3].Among SMAs,NiTi alloy stands out for its sens-ing and actuation capabilities,significantly enhancing the safety and reliability of engineering structures[4,5].Integrating Ti6Al4V and NiTi alloys within a single component holds the potential to provide precise feedback on mechanical,thermal,or environmen-tal conditions[6,7].展开更多
The ancient arts of paper folding and cutting-origami and kirigami-have long captivated both artists and engineers.Today,these techniques are inspiring the creation of adaptive structures and innovative metamaterials ...The ancient arts of paper folding and cutting-origami and kirigami-have long captivated both artists and engineers.Today,these techniques are inspiring the creation of adaptive structures and innovative metamaterials that challenge conventional mechanical paradigms.Whereas early research in origami/kirigami primarily addressed design principles and folding kinematics to achieve vast shape transformations,breakthroughs since the 2010s have unlocked new avenues in folding-and cutting-induced mechanics.By harnessing folding-induced deformations and leveraging strong geometric nonlinearities,researchers now realize exceptional mechanical properties such as auxetic behavior,high reconfigurability,programmable stiffness,impact absorption,and bistability or multi-stability.展开更多
Research efforts on electromagnetic interference(EMI)shielding materials have begun to converge on green and sustainable biomass materials.These materials offer numerous advantages such as being lightweight,porous,and...Research efforts on electromagnetic interference(EMI)shielding materials have begun to converge on green and sustainable biomass materials.These materials offer numerous advantages such as being lightweight,porous,and hierarchical.Due to their porous nature,interfacial compatibility,and electrical conductivity,biomass materials hold significant potential as EMI shielding materials.Despite concerted efforts on the EMI shielding of biomass materials have been reported,this research area is still relatively new compared to traditional EMI shielding materials.In particular,a more comprehensive study and summary of the factors influencing biomass EMI shielding materials including the pore structure adjustment,preparation process,and micro-control would be valuable.The preparation methods and characteristics of wood,bamboo,cellulose and lignin in EMI shielding field are critically discussed in this paper,and similar biomass EMI materials are summarized and analyzed.The composite methods and fillers of various biomass materials were reviewed.this paper also highlights the mechanism of EMI shielding as well as existing prospects and challenges for development trends in this field.展开更多
This article studies the effects of different Sn contents on the melting characteristics,microstructure,and mechanical properties of brazed joints of low-silver BAg5CuZn-0.3 wt.%La brazing material.A differential ther...This article studies the effects of different Sn contents on the melting characteristics,microstructure,and mechanical properties of brazed joints of low-silver BAg5CuZn-0.3 wt.%La brazing material.A differential thermal analyzer(HCR-1)was used to measure the solid-liquidus temperature of BAg5CuZn-0.3 wt.%La-xSn brazing material.The results show that the addition of Sn element effect-ively reduces the solid-liquidus temperature of BAg5CuZn-0.3 wt.%La brazing material.Microstructural characterization was con-ducted using scanning electron microscopy(SEM),energy dispersive spectroscopy(EDS),X-ray diffraction(XRD),etc.Analysis re-veals that progressive aggregation and precipitation of Cu-Sn intermetallic compounds occur with increasing Sn content,leading to microstructural coarsening.Notably,severe grain coarsening is observed when the Sn content reaches 4 wt.%.Shear testing of the BAg5CuZn-0.3 wt.%La-xSn brazing joints reveals a non-monotonic trend in joint strength:as Sn content increases,the shear strength initially improves but subsequently deteriorates after reaching an optimal value.展开更多
To evaluate the dynamic interactions between debris flows,entrained material sources,and infrastructure in the Naojiao Gully watershed of Beijing,and to develop a predictive framework for mitigating geohazard risks th...To evaluate the dynamic interactions between debris flows,entrained material sources,and infrastructure in the Naojiao Gully watershed of Beijing,and to develop a predictive framework for mitigating geohazard risks through energy-based strategies,debris flow dynamics are investigated,a coupled SPH-DEM-FEM multiscale model integrating fluid dynamics(SPH),granular mechanics(DEM),and structural mechanics(FEM)is developed to simulate debris flow propagation,material source behavior,and frame structure responses,and to capture cross-scale failure mechanisms.Key findings include the identification of a critical flow velocity threshold of 12 m/s,beyond which solid-phase kinetic energy dominates,inducing 60%-75%capacity loss in central columns via through-cracking.Furthermore,a novel compound failure criterion is proposed based on the solid-liquid energy proportion.The model achieves a boulder impact force prediction error of only 5.47%,significantly outperforming empirical methods in cross-scale accuracy.An optimized 0.3 m layered configuration experimentally reduces impact pulse peaks by 57%through directed energy redistribution,thereby shifting mitigation strategies from structural reinforcement to media modulation.These results establish a robust framework for quantifying failure thresholds,enhancing predictive precision,and innovating energy-based mitigation.By bridging multiscale modeling gaps in geohazard analysis,this study provides actionable insights for infrastructure resilience in debris flow-prone regions through energycentric design principles.展开更多
As the second most important solid waste produced by coal-fired power plants,the improper management of coal-fired slag has the potential to result in environmental pollution.It is therefore imperative that high-value...As the second most important solid waste produced by coal-fired power plants,the improper management of coal-fired slag has the potential to result in environmental pollution.It is therefore imperative that high-value utilization pathways for coal-fired slag should be developed.In this study,modified magnesium slag(MMS),produced by a magnesium smelter,was selected as the alkali activator.The activated silica-aluminum solid wastes,namely coal-fired slag(CFS)and mineral powder(MP),were employed as pozzolanic materials in the preparation of alkali-activated cementitious materials.The alkali-activated cementitious materials prepared with 50 wt%MMS,40 wt%CFS and 10 wt%MP exhibited favorable mechanical properties,with a compressive strength of 32.804 MPa in the paste sample cured for 28 d.Then,the activated silica-aluminum solid waste consisting of CFS-MP generated a significant amount of C-S(A)-H gels,AFt,and other products,which were observed to occupy the pore structure of the specimen.In addition,the secondary hydration reaction of CFS-MP occurs in high alkalinity environments,resulting in the formation of a mutually stimulated and promoted reaction system between CFS-MP and MMS,this will subsequently accelerate the hydrolysis reaction of MMS.It is important to emphasize that the amount of MMS in alkali-activated cementitious materials must be strictly regulated to avert the potential issue of incomplete depolymerization-repolymerization of active silica-aluminum solid waste containing CFS-MP.This in turn could have a deleterious impact on the late strength of the cementitious materials.The aim of this work is to improve the joint disposal of MMS,CFS and MP and thereby provide a scientific basis for the development of environmentally friendly and low-carbon modified magnesium slag alkali-activated coal-fired slag based cementitious materials for mine backfilling.展开更多
In this paper,an image processing algorithm which is able to synthesize material textures of arbitrary shapes is proposed.The presented approach uses an arbitrary image to construct a structure layer of the material.T...In this paper,an image processing algorithm which is able to synthesize material textures of arbitrary shapes is proposed.The presented approach uses an arbitrary image to construct a structure layer of the material.The resulting structure layer is then used to constrain the material texture synthesis.The field of second-moment matrices is used to represent the structure layer.Many tests with various constraint images are conducted to ensure that the proposed approach accurately reproduces the visual aspects of the input material sample.The results demonstrate that the proposed algorithm is able to accurately synthesize arbitrary-shaped material textures while respecting the local characteristics of the exemplar.This paves the way toward the synthesis of 3D material textures of arbitrary shapes from 2D material samples,which has a wide application range in virtual material design and materials characterization.展开更多
With the continuously increasing awareness of energy conservation and the intensifying impacts of global warming, Personal Thermal Management (PTM) technologies are increasingly recognized for their potential to ensur...With the continuously increasing awareness of energy conservation and the intensifying impacts of global warming, Personal Thermal Management (PTM) technologies are increasingly recognized for their potential to ensure human thermal comfort in extreme environments. Biomimetic structures have emerged as a novel source of inspiration for PTM applications. This review systematically summarizes the biomimetic structures, phase change materials, manufacturing methods, and the performance of multifunctional PTM wearables. Firstly, it analyzes the biomimetic structures with thermal regulation and encapsulated phase change material functionalities from different dimensions, highlighting their applications in PTM. Subsequently, it outlines the conventional manufacturing methods incorporating various biomimetic structures, offering strategies for the production of PTM wearables. The review also discusses the typical performance characteristics of multifunctional PTM wearables, addressing the current demands in thermal management. Finally, opportunities and challenges in PTM field are proposed, proposing new directions for future research.展开更多
Offshore structures such as platforms,pipelines,the hulls of ships,wind turbine foundations,etc.,are constantly subjected to harsh seawater environments with high salinity,changes in temperature,humidity,biological ac...Offshore structures such as platforms,pipelines,the hulls of ships,wind turbine foundations,etc.,are constantly subjected to harsh seawater environments with high salinity,changes in temperature,humidity,biological activity,etc.These conditions promote corrosion and jeopardize the service,safety and service life.In this study,recent developments in ocean materials for corrosion resistance are extensively reviewed.It classifies corrosion-resistant materials as metal alloys,nanocomposites,and nanostructured hybrid materials and discusses their performance,mechanisms of protection,and applications in the field.It treats high-performance materials such as stainless steels,Ni-based alloys,and Ti alloys,polymers and composites,ceramics,or evenbioinspired coatings.A comprehensive study including corrosion failure mechanisms,such as pitting,crevice,galvanic,microbiologically influenced,stress corrosion cracking(SCC),is provided to present a comprehensive view of the necessary selection of materials and corrosion control practices.Concurrently,the review presents protective technologies such as cathodic protection systems,anodizing,passivation,thermal spray coatings,as well as emerging ones such as plasma electrolytic oxidation and self-healing smart coatings.Advanced high entropy alloys,graphene barriers and additive manufacturing are stressed as they have the potential to disrupt marine corrosion protection.However,issues such as long-term performance verification,cost-performance ratio for optimal design,compatibility with on-line monitoring systems,and compliance with environmental standard still remain unsolved.The paper highlights significant research gaps and potential future directions in AI-enabled material design,green coatings,and development of digital corrosion management systems.In the end,this book is a great resource for engineers,researchers,and policymakers involved in the development of durable,efficient and ecologically friendly marine infrastructure.展开更多
Perovskite solar cells(PSC)are considered as a promising photovoltaic technology due to their low cost and high efficiency exceeding 26.8%.Ultra-lightweight flexible perovskite solar cells(FPSCs)can be applied to many...Perovskite solar cells(PSC)are considered as a promising photovoltaic technology due to their low cost and high efficiency exceeding 26.8%.Ultra-lightweight flexible perovskite solar cells(FPSCs)can be applied to many fields such as architecture and portable devices.Although the photovoltaic conversion efficiency(PCE)of FPSC has exceeded 24%in the past few years,further application of FPSC is constrained by the challenges posed by limitation of critical material components.Here,we discussed recent research progress of key FPSC materials,mechanical endurance,low-temperature fabrication,etc.With the advantages of high brightness,collimation and resolution,we specially introduced the application of synchrotron radiation grazing incidence wide-angle X-ray scattering(GIWAXS)to directly observe the perovskite buried interface structure and corresponding mechanical stability of FPSCs without any damage.Finally,we summarize the challenges and propose an outlook about the large-scale preparation of efficient and stable FPSC modules.展开更多
Fe-Mo functionally graded materials(FGMs)with different composition-change rates from 100%304 stainless steel to 100%Mo along the composition gradient direction were prepared by electron beam-directed energy depositio...Fe-Mo functionally graded materials(FGMs)with different composition-change rates from 100%304 stainless steel to 100%Mo along the composition gradient direction were prepared by electron beam-directed energy deposition(EB-DED)technique,including three samples with composition mutation of 100%,composition change rate of 10%and 30%.Results show that the composition-change rate significantly affects the microstructure and mechanical properties of the samples.In the sample with abrupt change of composition,the sharp shift in composition between 304 stainless steel and Mo leads to a great difference in the microstructure and hardness near the interface between the two materials.With the increase in the number of gradient layers,the composition changes continuously along the direction of deposition height,and the microstructure morphology shows a smooth transition from 304 stainless steel to Mo,which is gradually transformed from columnar crystal to dendritic crystal.Elements Fe,Mo,and other major elements transform linearly along the gradient direction,with sufficient interlayer diffusion between the deposited layers,leading to good metallurgical bonding.The smaller the change in composition gradient,the greater the microhardness value along the deposition direction.When the composition gradient is 10%,the gradient layer exhibits higher hardness(940 HV)and excellent resistance to surface abrasion,and the overall compressive properties of the samples are better,with the compressive fracture stress in the top region reaching 750.05±14 MPa.展开更多
Pitch is a complex mixture of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and their non-metal derivatives that has a high carbon content.Using pitch as a precursor for carbon materials in alkali metal ion(Li^(+)/Na^(+)/K^(+))bat...Pitch is a complex mixture of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and their non-metal derivatives that has a high carbon content.Using pitch as a precursor for carbon materials in alkali metal ion(Li^(+)/Na^(+)/K^(+))batteries has become of great interest.However,its direct pyrolysis often leads to microstructures with a high orientation and small interlayer spacing due to uncontrolled liquid-phase carbonization,resulting in subpar electrochemical performance.It is therefore important to control the microstructures of pitch-derived carbon materials in order to improve their electrochemical properties.We evaluate the latest progress in the development of these materials using various microstructural engineering approaches,highlighting their use in metal-ion batteries and supercapacitors.The advantages and limitations of pitch molecules and their carbon derivatives are outlined,together with strategies for their modification in order to improve their properties for specific applications.Future research possibilities for structure optimization,scalable production,and waste pitch recycling are also considered.展开更多
Carbon materials are a key component in energy storage and conversion devices and their microstructure plays a crucial role in determining device performance.However,traditional carbon materials are unable to meet the...Carbon materials are a key component in energy storage and conversion devices and their microstructure plays a crucial role in determining device performance.However,traditional carbon materials are unable to meet the requirements for applications in emerging fields such as renewable energy and electric vehicles due to limitations including a disordered structure and uncontrolled defects.With an aim of realizing devisable structures,adjustable functions,and performance breakthroughs,superstructured carbons is proposed and represent a category of carbon-based materials,characterized by precisely-built pores,networks,and interfaces.Superstructured carbons can overcome the limitations of traditional carbon materials and improve the performance of energy storage and conversion devices.We review the structure-activity relationships of superstructured carbons and recent research advances from three aspects including a precisely customized pore structure,a dense carbon network framework,and a multi-component highly coupled interface between the different components.Finally,we provide an outlook on the future development of and practical challenges in energy storage and conversion devices.展开更多
Compared with other metal anodes such as lithium,sodium and potassium,carbon materials exhibit low redox potential,enhanced safety,significant low-cost advantages and decent electrochemical performance for large-scale...Compared with other metal anodes such as lithium,sodium and potassium,carbon materials exhibit low redox potential,enhanced safety,significant low-cost advantages and decent electrochemical performance for large-scale metal-ion batteries and supercapacitors.Among the various carbon precursors,low-cost coal and coal derivatives are preferred due to their unique carbon structure with high carbon content.A variety of coal-derived carbon materials have been constructed using different strategies and have been investigated for diverse electrochemical energy storage due to their specific microstructures.In the short term,the electrochemical performance of coal-derived carbon materials is normal.However,it is imperative to develop low-cost and high-performance coal-derived carbon materials in order to reduce the cost of energy storage systems.Therefore,this review focuses on the microstructure modulation strategies for coal-based derived carbon materials to further enhance their electrochemical performance through heteroatom doping,defect engineering,interlayer engineering,crystallinity regulation,pore regulation and multi-strategy synergy.In addition,this review summarizes the enhancement mechanisms for modification strategies and analyses their limitations.Furthermore,current challenges and future research directions for the development of high-performance coal-based derived carbon materials are proposed in this review.It is anticipated that through novel modification strategies,coal-derived carbon materials will exhibit electrochemical performance comparable to that of carbon materials prepared from other precursors.展开更多
Silicon materials have attracted wide attention as negative materials due to exceptional gravimetric capacity and abundance. The strategy of using nano-silicon materials as structural units to construct nano/micro-str...Silicon materials have attracted wide attention as negative materials due to exceptional gravimetric capacity and abundance. The strategy of using nano-silicon materials as structural units to construct nano/micro-structured silicon-based negative materials for lithium-ion batteries has come into sight in recent years. In order to provide guidance for the material structure design of micro-sized silicon-based negative materials in practical application, in this work, two commercialized nano/micro-structured silicon-based negative materials with a specific capacity of about 650 mAh·g^(-1) were investigated and compared in the aspects of material microstructure, electrochemical performance of half cells, and electrode morphological evolution during cycling. The cycling performance(with capacity retention ratio of about 17% higher after 100 cycles) and electrode structure maintenance of the embedded structure Si/C material are superior to those of core–shell Si/C material. This research can provide guidance on design and application of nano/micro-structured silicon-based negative materials.展开更多
基金the support received from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.12302460)the State Key Laboratory of Explosion Science and Safety Protection(Grant No.YBKT24-02)。
文摘The reactive materials filled structure(RMFS)is a structural penetrator that replaces high explosive(HE)with reactive materials,presenting a novel self-distributed initiation,multiple deflagrations behavior during penetrating multi-layered plates,and generating a multipeak overpressure behind the plates.Here analytical models of RMFS self-distributed energy release and equivalent deflagration are developed.The multipeak overpressure formation model based on the single deflagration overpressure expression was promoted.The impact tests of RMFS on multi-layered plates at 584 m/s,616 m/s,and819 m/s were performed to validate the analytical model.Further,the influence of a single overpressure peak and time intervals versus impact velocity is discussed.The analysis results indicate that the deflagration happened within 20.68 mm behind the plate,the initial impact velocity and plate thickness are the crucial factors that dominate the self-distributed multipeak overpressure effect.Three formation patterns of multipeak overpressure are proposed.
文摘Additive manufacturing(AM)technology has revolutionized engineering field by enabling the creation of intricate,high-performance structures that were once difficult or impossible to fabricate.This transformative technology has particularly advanced the development of metamaterials-engineered materials whose unique properties arise from their structure rather than composition-unlocking immense potential in fields ranging from aerospace to biomedical engineering.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2023YFC2509200)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.82470998,82270995,81970956)+1 种基金Zhejiang Science Foundation for Distinguished Young Scholars(LR24H140001)The Science and Technology Department of the State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine and the Zhejiang Provincial Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine jointly established the Science and Technology Plan(GZY-ZJ-KJ-24086)。
文摘Osteoarthritis(OA)is a widespread joint disorder that has emerged as a significant global healthcare challenge.Over the past decade,advancements in material science and medicine have transformed the development of functional materials aimed at addressing the complex issues associated with the diagnosis and treatment of OA.This review synthesizes the latest advancements in various types of intelligent micro-structured materials and their design principles.By examining the exceptional structural characteristics of materials with unique properties such as tailored attributes,controllability,biocompatibility,and bioactivity,we emphasize the design of composite materials for precise and early intervention in OA.This is achieved through advanced imaging techniques and machine learning-based analysis,alongside the customization of micro-structured material properties to align with the biological and mechanical requirements of specific joint tissues.This review offers an in-depth analysis of the transformative potential of advanced technologies and artificial intelligence(AI)in the development of innovative solutions for OA diagnosis and therapy.It aims to inform future research and inspire the creation of next-generation smart materials with unprecedented performance,thereby enhancing our capabilities in the prevention and treatment of OA.
基金supported by the National University of Singapore Presidential Young Professorship Start-Up Grant.
文摘1|Introduction Metamaterials are artificially engineered systems in which the geometry and arrangement of designed unit cells give rise to effective properties that are not available in natural materials.Intelligent metamaterials extend this concept by integrating stimulus-responsive materials with programmable architectures,thereby creating functional matter that blurs the conventional boundary between materials and structures and enables dynamic,adaptive,and reconfigurable functionalities.These systems can respond to diverse stimuli such as thermal,electrical,optical,magnetic,and mechanical inputs,and convert them into tunable shape change,adaptive mechanical/optical responses,and other reconfigurable functionalities[1–5].Through this synergy,they acquire lifelike and emergent behaviors,making them attractive platforms for next-generation applications in soft robotics,bioengineering,information encryption,and mechanical computation.
基金supported by the Shanghai Committee of Science and Technology Fund(22ZR1419300)the Academic Year 2025 Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University Academic Research Subsidy(Grants-in-Aid Reapplication Type).
文摘Quantifying material use in infrastructure development and analyzing its relationship with economic growth is essential for enhancing resource efficiency and steering regional resource management toward sustainable development.This study systematically assessed infrastructure related material use in 30 provinces,autonomous regions,and municipalities in China during 1978-2022.The result indicated that material stock has experienced significant growth,increasing from 16.91×10^(9)t in 1978 to 103.60×10^(9)t in 2022,with an average annual growth rate of 4.20%.However,from 1978 to 2015,material input followed a strong upward trend but saturated after 2015.At the national level,material input peaked in 2015,after which it began to decline.The central region reached its peak earlier in 2013,while the eastern and western regions peaked in 2015.Using a decoupling analysis framework,this study revealed that nationally,the elasticity value between material stock and gross domestic product(GDP)remained near or above 1.0,reflecting continued reliance on stock accumulation.Regionally,the elasticity value between material stock and GDP has increased in the central and western regions during 1978-2022,whereas elasticity value between material stock and GDP in the eastern region showed a slower growth rate but still struggled to achieve absolute decoupling.Moreover,the elasticity value between material input and GDP has declined at the national level,presenting a relative decoupling,with some regions already achieving absolute decoupling.The eastern region was closer to absolute decoupling,while the central and western regions,though still intensive in material input,exhibited faster declines in elasticity.Accelerating the transition from linear to circular economy is an essential step for China to achieve absolute decoupling and long-term sustainability.Finally,this research recommends promoting the adoption of renewable energy,driving industrial upgrading,implementing compact urban design,and extending the lifespan of infrastructure to reduce material dependency and achieve sustainable infrastructure transformation at the national level.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.52235006)the National Key Research and Development Program of China(Grant No.2022YFB4600500)+3 种基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.52025053 and 52105303)the Natural Science Foundation of Jilin Province(Grant No.20220101209JC)the Postdoctoral Fellow-ship Program of CPSF(Grant GZC20240587 and GZC20230944)the Graduate Innovation Fund of Jilin University(2024CX063).
文摘1.Introduction.The Ti6Al4V alloy is extensively utilized across various indus-trial sectors due to its favorable characteristics,such as lightweight design,high strength,and resistance to corrosion[1].In effort s to further reduce weight,functional elements like electric actuators can be substituted with intelligent materials like shape memory alloys(SMAs)[2,3].Among SMAs,NiTi alloy stands out for its sens-ing and actuation capabilities,significantly enhancing the safety and reliability of engineering structures[4,5].Integrating Ti6Al4V and NiTi alloys within a single component holds the potential to provide precise feedback on mechanical,thermal,or environmen-tal conditions[6,7].
文摘The ancient arts of paper folding and cutting-origami and kirigami-have long captivated both artists and engineers.Today,these techniques are inspiring the creation of adaptive structures and innovative metamaterials that challenge conventional mechanical paradigms.Whereas early research in origami/kirigami primarily addressed design principles and folding kinematics to achieve vast shape transformations,breakthroughs since the 2010s have unlocked new avenues in folding-and cutting-induced mechanics.By harnessing folding-induced deformations and leveraging strong geometric nonlinearities,researchers now realize exceptional mechanical properties such as auxetic behavior,high reconfigurability,programmable stiffness,impact absorption,and bistability or multi-stability.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(32201491)Young Elite Scientists Sponsorship Program by CAST(2023QNRC001)The authors extend their appreciation to the Deanship of Scientific Research at Northern Border University,Arar,KSA for funding this research work through the project number“NBU-FPEJ-2024-1101-02”.
文摘Research efforts on electromagnetic interference(EMI)shielding materials have begun to converge on green and sustainable biomass materials.These materials offer numerous advantages such as being lightweight,porous,and hierarchical.Due to their porous nature,interfacial compatibility,and electrical conductivity,biomass materials hold significant potential as EMI shielding materials.Despite concerted efforts on the EMI shielding of biomass materials have been reported,this research area is still relatively new compared to traditional EMI shielding materials.In particular,a more comprehensive study and summary of the factors influencing biomass EMI shielding materials including the pore structure adjustment,preparation process,and micro-control would be valuable.The preparation methods and characteristics of wood,bamboo,cellulose and lignin in EMI shielding field are critically discussed in this paper,and similar biomass EMI materials are summarized and analyzed.The composite methods and fillers of various biomass materials were reviewed.this paper also highlights the mechanism of EMI shielding as well as existing prospects and challenges for development trends in this field.
基金the support from Jinhua Sanhuan Welding Materials Company LimitedSchool of Materials Science and Engineering,Nanjing University of Science and Technology.
文摘This article studies the effects of different Sn contents on the melting characteristics,microstructure,and mechanical properties of brazed joints of low-silver BAg5CuZn-0.3 wt.%La brazing material.A differential thermal analyzer(HCR-1)was used to measure the solid-liquidus temperature of BAg5CuZn-0.3 wt.%La-xSn brazing material.The results show that the addition of Sn element effect-ively reduces the solid-liquidus temperature of BAg5CuZn-0.3 wt.%La brazing material.Microstructural characterization was con-ducted using scanning electron microscopy(SEM),energy dispersive spectroscopy(EDS),X-ray diffraction(XRD),etc.Analysis re-veals that progressive aggregation and precipitation of Cu-Sn intermetallic compounds occur with increasing Sn content,leading to microstructural coarsening.Notably,severe grain coarsening is observed when the Sn content reaches 4 wt.%.Shear testing of the BAg5CuZn-0.3 wt.%La-xSn brazing joints reveals a non-monotonic trend in joint strength:as Sn content increases,the shear strength initially improves but subsequently deteriorates after reaching an optimal value.
基金funded by the Natural Science Foundation of Hebei Province(D2025201012)Highlevel Innovative Talents Program of Hebei University(Grant No.521100222055)President's Fund of Hebei University(Grant No.XZJJ202205)。
文摘To evaluate the dynamic interactions between debris flows,entrained material sources,and infrastructure in the Naojiao Gully watershed of Beijing,and to develop a predictive framework for mitigating geohazard risks through energy-based strategies,debris flow dynamics are investigated,a coupled SPH-DEM-FEM multiscale model integrating fluid dynamics(SPH),granular mechanics(DEM),and structural mechanics(FEM)is developed to simulate debris flow propagation,material source behavior,and frame structure responses,and to capture cross-scale failure mechanisms.Key findings include the identification of a critical flow velocity threshold of 12 m/s,beyond which solid-phase kinetic energy dominates,inducing 60%-75%capacity loss in central columns via through-cracking.Furthermore,a novel compound failure criterion is proposed based on the solid-liquid energy proportion.The model achieves a boulder impact force prediction error of only 5.47%,significantly outperforming empirical methods in cross-scale accuracy.An optimized 0.3 m layered configuration experimentally reduces impact pulse peaks by 57%through directed energy redistribution,thereby shifting mitigation strategies from structural reinforcement to media modulation.These results establish a robust framework for quantifying failure thresholds,enhancing predictive precision,and innovating energy-based mitigation.By bridging multiscale modeling gaps in geohazard analysis,this study provides actionable insights for infrastructure resilience in debris flow-prone regions through energycentric design principles.
基金Projects(52222404,52074212)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProject(2023-LL-QY-07)supported by the Two-chain Integration Key Projects in Shaanxi Province,China。
文摘As the second most important solid waste produced by coal-fired power plants,the improper management of coal-fired slag has the potential to result in environmental pollution.It is therefore imperative that high-value utilization pathways for coal-fired slag should be developed.In this study,modified magnesium slag(MMS),produced by a magnesium smelter,was selected as the alkali activator.The activated silica-aluminum solid wastes,namely coal-fired slag(CFS)and mineral powder(MP),were employed as pozzolanic materials in the preparation of alkali-activated cementitious materials.The alkali-activated cementitious materials prepared with 50 wt%MMS,40 wt%CFS and 10 wt%MP exhibited favorable mechanical properties,with a compressive strength of 32.804 MPa in the paste sample cured for 28 d.Then,the activated silica-aluminum solid waste consisting of CFS-MP generated a significant amount of C-S(A)-H gels,AFt,and other products,which were observed to occupy the pore structure of the specimen.In addition,the secondary hydration reaction of CFS-MP occurs in high alkalinity environments,resulting in the formation of a mutually stimulated and promoted reaction system between CFS-MP and MMS,this will subsequently accelerate the hydrolysis reaction of MMS.It is important to emphasize that the amount of MMS in alkali-activated cementitious materials must be strictly regulated to avert the potential issue of incomplete depolymerization-repolymerization of active silica-aluminum solid waste containing CFS-MP.This in turn could have a deleterious impact on the late strength of the cementitious materials.The aim of this work is to improve the joint disposal of MMS,CFS and MP and thereby provide a scientific basis for the development of environmentally friendly and low-carbon modified magnesium slag alkali-activated coal-fired slag based cementitious materials for mine backfilling.
文摘In this paper,an image processing algorithm which is able to synthesize material textures of arbitrary shapes is proposed.The presented approach uses an arbitrary image to construct a structure layer of the material.The resulting structure layer is then used to constrain the material texture synthesis.The field of second-moment matrices is used to represent the structure layer.Many tests with various constraint images are conducted to ensure that the proposed approach accurately reproduces the visual aspects of the input material sample.The results demonstrate that the proposed algorithm is able to accurately synthesize arbitrary-shaped material textures while respecting the local characteristics of the exemplar.This paves the way toward the synthesis of 3D material textures of arbitrary shapes from 2D material samples,which has a wide application range in virtual material design and materials characterization.
基金supported by Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation of Guangdong Province(No.2024A1515010772)State Key Laboratory of Massive Personalized Customization System and Technology,No.H&C-MPC-2023-02-06(Q)+2 种基金“CUG scholar”Scientific Research Funds at China University of Geosciences,Wuhan(No.CUG2022185)Guangzhou Youth Top Talent ProgramChina College Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship Training Program(No.S202410491063).
文摘With the continuously increasing awareness of energy conservation and the intensifying impacts of global warming, Personal Thermal Management (PTM) technologies are increasingly recognized for their potential to ensure human thermal comfort in extreme environments. Biomimetic structures have emerged as a novel source of inspiration for PTM applications. This review systematically summarizes the biomimetic structures, phase change materials, manufacturing methods, and the performance of multifunctional PTM wearables. Firstly, it analyzes the biomimetic structures with thermal regulation and encapsulated phase change material functionalities from different dimensions, highlighting their applications in PTM. Subsequently, it outlines the conventional manufacturing methods incorporating various biomimetic structures, offering strategies for the production of PTM wearables. The review also discusses the typical performance characteristics of multifunctional PTM wearables, addressing the current demands in thermal management. Finally, opportunities and challenges in PTM field are proposed, proposing new directions for future research.
文摘Offshore structures such as platforms,pipelines,the hulls of ships,wind turbine foundations,etc.,are constantly subjected to harsh seawater environments with high salinity,changes in temperature,humidity,biological activity,etc.These conditions promote corrosion and jeopardize the service,safety and service life.In this study,recent developments in ocean materials for corrosion resistance are extensively reviewed.It classifies corrosion-resistant materials as metal alloys,nanocomposites,and nanostructured hybrid materials and discusses their performance,mechanisms of protection,and applications in the field.It treats high-performance materials such as stainless steels,Ni-based alloys,and Ti alloys,polymers and composites,ceramics,or evenbioinspired coatings.A comprehensive study including corrosion failure mechanisms,such as pitting,crevice,galvanic,microbiologically influenced,stress corrosion cracking(SCC),is provided to present a comprehensive view of the necessary selection of materials and corrosion control practices.Concurrently,the review presents protective technologies such as cathodic protection systems,anodizing,passivation,thermal spray coatings,as well as emerging ones such as plasma electrolytic oxidation and self-healing smart coatings.Advanced high entropy alloys,graphene barriers and additive manufacturing are stressed as they have the potential to disrupt marine corrosion protection.However,issues such as long-term performance verification,cost-performance ratio for optimal design,compatibility with on-line monitoring systems,and compliance with environmental standard still remain unsolved.The paper highlights significant research gaps and potential future directions in AI-enabled material design,green coatings,and development of digital corrosion management systems.In the end,this book is a great resource for engineers,researchers,and policymakers involved in the development of durable,efficient and ecologically friendly marine infrastructure.
基金supported by Photon Science Research Center For Carbon Dioxide,Project of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(22332003)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(12175298,12075309)+10 种基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(62404176)Shanghai Science and Technology Innovation Action Plan(22JC1403800)Shanghai Municipal Science and Technology Commission(23JC1403300)2022 Self Deployed Instrument Design Project of Shanghai Advanced Research Institutethe Research Grant from the Shanghai Sailing Program(17YF1423700)Shanghai Municipal Commission for Science and Technology(20ZR1464100)Youth Innovation Promotion Association CAS(2021284)Fudan University Talent Introduction Projectthe support from the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(2023M742732)the Postdoctoral Fellowship Program of CPSF(GZC20241303)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(XJSJ24100)。
文摘Perovskite solar cells(PSC)are considered as a promising photovoltaic technology due to their low cost and high efficiency exceeding 26.8%.Ultra-lightweight flexible perovskite solar cells(FPSCs)can be applied to many fields such as architecture and portable devices.Although the photovoltaic conversion efficiency(PCE)of FPSC has exceeded 24%in the past few years,further application of FPSC is constrained by the challenges posed by limitation of critical material components.Here,we discussed recent research progress of key FPSC materials,mechanical endurance,low-temperature fabrication,etc.With the advantages of high brightness,collimation and resolution,we specially introduced the application of synchrotron radiation grazing incidence wide-angle X-ray scattering(GIWAXS)to directly observe the perovskite buried interface structure and corresponding mechanical stability of FPSCs without any damage.Finally,we summarize the challenges and propose an outlook about the large-scale preparation of efficient and stable FPSC modules.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(51975286)。
文摘Fe-Mo functionally graded materials(FGMs)with different composition-change rates from 100%304 stainless steel to 100%Mo along the composition gradient direction were prepared by electron beam-directed energy deposition(EB-DED)technique,including three samples with composition mutation of 100%,composition change rate of 10%and 30%.Results show that the composition-change rate significantly affects the microstructure and mechanical properties of the samples.In the sample with abrupt change of composition,the sharp shift in composition between 304 stainless steel and Mo leads to a great difference in the microstructure and hardness near the interface between the two materials.With the increase in the number of gradient layers,the composition changes continuously along the direction of deposition height,and the microstructure morphology shows a smooth transition from 304 stainless steel to Mo,which is gradually transformed from columnar crystal to dendritic crystal.Elements Fe,Mo,and other major elements transform linearly along the gradient direction,with sufficient interlayer diffusion between the deposited layers,leading to good metallurgical bonding.The smaller the change in composition gradient,the greater the microhardness value along the deposition direction.When the composition gradient is 10%,the gradient layer exhibits higher hardness(940 HV)and excellent resistance to surface abrasion,and the overall compressive properties of the samples are better,with the compressive fracture stress in the top region reaching 750.05±14 MPa.
文摘Pitch is a complex mixture of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and their non-metal derivatives that has a high carbon content.Using pitch as a precursor for carbon materials in alkali metal ion(Li^(+)/Na^(+)/K^(+))batteries has become of great interest.However,its direct pyrolysis often leads to microstructures with a high orientation and small interlayer spacing due to uncontrolled liquid-phase carbonization,resulting in subpar electrochemical performance.It is therefore important to control the microstructures of pitch-derived carbon materials in order to improve their electrochemical properties.We evaluate the latest progress in the development of these materials using various microstructural engineering approaches,highlighting their use in metal-ion batteries and supercapacitors.The advantages and limitations of pitch molecules and their carbon derivatives are outlined,together with strategies for their modification in order to improve their properties for specific applications.Future research possibilities for structure optimization,scalable production,and waste pitch recycling are also considered.
文摘Carbon materials are a key component in energy storage and conversion devices and their microstructure plays a crucial role in determining device performance.However,traditional carbon materials are unable to meet the requirements for applications in emerging fields such as renewable energy and electric vehicles due to limitations including a disordered structure and uncontrolled defects.With an aim of realizing devisable structures,adjustable functions,and performance breakthroughs,superstructured carbons is proposed and represent a category of carbon-based materials,characterized by precisely-built pores,networks,and interfaces.Superstructured carbons can overcome the limitations of traditional carbon materials and improve the performance of energy storage and conversion devices.We review the structure-activity relationships of superstructured carbons and recent research advances from three aspects including a precisely customized pore structure,a dense carbon network framework,and a multi-component highly coupled interface between the different components.Finally,we provide an outlook on the future development of and practical challenges in energy storage and conversion devices.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.22271211)the Natural Science Foundation of Shanxi Provincee(Nos.20210302123107 and 202202060301018)Huzhou Key Laboratory of Smart and Clean Energy(No.24CE03).
文摘Compared with other metal anodes such as lithium,sodium and potassium,carbon materials exhibit low redox potential,enhanced safety,significant low-cost advantages and decent electrochemical performance for large-scale metal-ion batteries and supercapacitors.Among the various carbon precursors,low-cost coal and coal derivatives are preferred due to their unique carbon structure with high carbon content.A variety of coal-derived carbon materials have been constructed using different strategies and have been investigated for diverse electrochemical energy storage due to their specific microstructures.In the short term,the electrochemical performance of coal-derived carbon materials is normal.However,it is imperative to develop low-cost and high-performance coal-derived carbon materials in order to reduce the cost of energy storage systems.Therefore,this review focuses on the microstructure modulation strategies for coal-based derived carbon materials to further enhance their electrochemical performance through heteroatom doping,defect engineering,interlayer engineering,crystallinity regulation,pore regulation and multi-strategy synergy.In addition,this review summarizes the enhancement mechanisms for modification strategies and analyses their limitations.Furthermore,current challenges and future research directions for the development of high-performance coal-based derived carbon materials are proposed in this review.It is anticipated that through novel modification strategies,coal-derived carbon materials will exhibit electrochemical performance comparable to that of carbon materials prepared from other precursors.
基金financially supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(No.2016YFB0100400)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.51504032,51604032 and U1664256)。
文摘Silicon materials have attracted wide attention as negative materials due to exceptional gravimetric capacity and abundance. The strategy of using nano-silicon materials as structural units to construct nano/micro-structured silicon-based negative materials for lithium-ion batteries has come into sight in recent years. In order to provide guidance for the material structure design of micro-sized silicon-based negative materials in practical application, in this work, two commercialized nano/micro-structured silicon-based negative materials with a specific capacity of about 650 mAh·g^(-1) were investigated and compared in the aspects of material microstructure, electrochemical performance of half cells, and electrode morphological evolution during cycling. The cycling performance(with capacity retention ratio of about 17% higher after 100 cycles) and electrode structure maintenance of the embedded structure Si/C material are superior to those of core–shell Si/C material. This research can provide guidance on design and application of nano/micro-structured silicon-based negative materials.
