Jiamin Wu^1,2,3,*, Zhicong Luo^1,2, Fulin Zhou^1,2, Qiwen Wang^1,2, Weikang Li^1,2, Weihao Cai^1,2, Sen Su^1,2, Lin Guo^1,2, Chunsheng Ye^1,2, Yusheng Shi^1,2

The International Conference on Computational & Experimental Engineering and Sciences, Vol.33, No.4, pp. 1-1, 2025, DOI:10.32604/icces.2025.011860

Abstract Silicon nitride (Si₃N₄) ceramics with outstanding comprehensive properties, have become important candidate materials for components like radomes and antenna windows. In this study, the vat photopolymerization (VPP) technique was used to fabricate Si₃N₄ ceramic radomes. Our research centered on optimizing the curing properties of ceramic slurries and precisely regulating the comprehensive properties of the ceramics. Several methods were proposed to modify the curing depth of Si₃N₄ ceramic slurry, including thermosetting resin coating, sintering aid coating, oxidation coating, double coating, etc. Moreover, a pore-forming agent modification method was also proposed, which enabled the VPP printing of Si₃N₄ ceramic More >

Xiaoxiao Li, Xiujiang Shi^*, Yusheng Jian, Yaqi Yang, Bailing Guan, Zehong Cai

The International Conference on Computational & Experimental Engineering and Sciences, Vol.33, No.4, pp. 1-1, 2025, DOI:10.32604/icces.2025.011099

Abstract Based on COMSOL simulation software, the planar Gaussian heat source model was used to simulate and analyze the surface reinforced nickel-based coating on H13 steel, and the optimal process parameters were obtained. Secondly, TiC reinforced nickel base coating was prepared in situ on H13 steel surface by laser cladding technology. The morphology, phase composition, microhardness and friction and wear properties of matrix, single coating and gradient coating were compared by scanning electron microscopy, X-ray diffractometer, microhardness tester and universal friction and wear machine. Finally, the bionic gradient TiC reinforced nickel base coating was prepared on… More >

Nanpu Cao¹, Huan Luo¹, Song Yue¹, Yong Chen¹, Mao Xu¹, Pu Cao¹, Tao Xin¹, Hongying Luo¹, Fa Zhang^2,*

Journal of Polymer Materials, Vol.42, No.3, pp. 661-675, 2025, DOI:10.32604/jpm.2025.067313 - 30 September 2025

Abstract This review systematically summarizes recent advancements in the design of antibacterial hydrogels and the surface-related factors influencing microbial adhesion to polymeric materials. Hydrogels, characterized by their three-dimensional porous architecture and ultra-high water content, serve as ideal platforms for incorporating antibacterial agents (e.g., metal ions, natural polymers) through physical/chemical interactions, enabling sustained release and enhanced antibacterial efficacy. For traditional polymers, surface properties (e.g., roughness, charge, superhydrophobicity, free energy, nanoforce gradients) play critical roles in microbial adhesion. Modifying the surface properties of polymers through surface treatment can regulate antibacterial performance. In particular, by referencing the micro/nanostructures found More >

Nuraqilah Syamimi Mat Jauilah¹, Kobun Rovina^2,*, Wahidatul Husna Zuldin³, Sarifah Supri¹, Patricia Matanjun¹, Luh Suriati⁴

Journal of Polymer Materials, Vol.42, No.3, pp. 853-871, 2025, DOI:10.32604/jpm.2025.066751 - 30 September 2025

Abstract Food breakdown during storage and transit greatly adds to worldwide food waste. Biodegradable edible coatings derived from natural sources provide a sustainable method to extend the shelf life and preserve the freshness of fresh fruit. This study explores the potential of the readily available and nutrient-rich seaweed, Caulerpa lentillifera, as a base material for edible coatings that can enhance the shelf life and maintain the physicochemical properties of fruits and vegetables. Caulerpa lentillifera, a marine macroalga renowned for its unique biochemical composition, presents a promising avenue for developing sustainable bio-coatings to improve the post-harvest quality of fresh… More >

Livanshee Gupta¹, Nouha Haoudi^2,3,*, Lanjelina Oinam¹, Ananya Mahajan¹, Sonia Morya^1,*

Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.94, No.9, pp. 2669-2700, 2025, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2025.065058 - 30 September 2025

Abstract The trends of consuming or using eco-friendly, biodegradable products due to the change in the lifestyle of the people have led to the exploration of new sources from plants or animals. Seed mucilage (SeM) is an underexplored component of plants that can be brought into play to deal with such problems. Mucilage, a viscous polysaccharide that can be obtained when seeds like chia, flax, garden cress, and tomato get hydrated and form a slimy, gel-like substance around the seed coat, can be utilized due to its unique characteristics. It has been used in developing many… More >

Fan Sun^1,2, Yiwen Chen^2,3, Dingjun Li³, Rong Xu², Peng Jiang², Tiejun Wang², Lei Yang^1,2,*

The International Conference on Computational & Experimental Engineering and Sciences, Vol.33, No.1, pp. 1-1, 2025, DOI:10.32604/icces.2025.012370

Abstract The capacity to maintain operational temperatures within safe thresholds is paramount for the longevity of thermal barrier coating systems (TBCs). Nonetheless, TBC spallation during service can lead to localized over temperature, which may result in catastrophic failure. In this study, we examine the phenomenon of over temperature in locally spalled TBCs through a combination of numerical simulations and experimental investigations. We perform numerical calculations to determine the temperature distributions in locally spalled TBCs with varying spallation depths and diameters, and we analyze the correlation between the maximum temperature within the spalled regions and the dimensions… More >

Ningbo Li, Peng Wang^*, Ruolan Jiang, Bing Dong, Haobo Cao, Dongxu Han, Yujie Chen, Dongliang Sun

The International Conference on Computational & Experimental Engineering and Sciences, Vol.33, No.1, pp. 1-1, 2025, DOI:10.32604/icces.2025.011558

Abstract Lithium-ion batteries, with their advantages of high energy density, no memory effect, and long cycle life, are widely used in new energy vehicles and emerging energy storage applications. Among these processes, electrode coating is one of the crucial manufacturing techniques for lithium-ion battery electrodes, with slot-die coating being widely adopted in practical engineering applications due to its advantages of high coating speed, wide coating width, and high precision, though the uniformity of coating slurry is affected by multiple factors and remains a focal point of research for both engineers and academic researchers. Currently, our team… More >

Luiz Felipe Souza Fonseca¹, Heitor do Nascimento Andrade¹, João Marcelo Fernandes Gualberto de Galiza², Raphael Abrahão¹, Hamid Boleydei³, Silvia Guillén-Lambea⁴, Monica Carvalho^1,*

Energy Engineering, Vol.122, No.8, pp. 3265-3283, 2025, DOI:10.32604/ee.2025.066218 - 24 July 2025

Abstract The application of different coatings on solar photovoltaic (PV) panels can be an efficient solution to increase performance and further mitigate the emission of greenhouse gases. This study uses the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) methodology and the environmental payback concept to analyze the effects of the application of a nano-silica coating on a solar PV system installed in the Brazilian Northeast. Firstly, an uncoated reference 16.4 MW PV system is designed, and the detailed inventory is presented (PV panels, supporting structure, inverters, junction boxes, cables, transportation, maintenance and operation—including the replacement of equipment). The results… More > Graphic Abstract

Irina Postnova^1,2, Valeria Kurilenko³, Yury Shchipunov^1,*

Journal of Renewable Materials, Vol.13, No.7, pp. 1293-1313, 2025, DOI:10.32604/jrm.2025.02024-0032 - 22 July 2025

Abstract The main objective of the study was to prepare a highly active antimicrobial remedy by combining active agents such as tannic acid and silver nanoparticles, which are usually used separately. This was achieved by applying a coating of 11 alternating layers of an insoluble complex of tannic acid with polyvinyl alcohol on paper by the layer-by-layer approach, on the surface of which uniformly distributed spherical silver nanoparticles of uniform size, mainly 20–30 nm, were synthesized by in situ reduction using tannic acid, which also acts as a stabilizer, or an external reducing agent, which prevented polyphenol More > Graphic Abstract

Noverra Mardhatillah Nizardo^1,*, Alifah Nurul Saffanah¹, Annisa Fitri Salsabila¹, Amanda Aurellia Putri¹, Aniek Sri Handayani², Azizah Intan Pangesty³, Mochamad Chalid³

Journal of Renewable Materials, Vol.13, No.6, pp. 1209-1227, 2025, DOI:10.32604/jrm.2025.02024-0068 - 23 June 2025

Abstract Food packaging is becoming popular as the consumption of ready-to-eat food products rises. Easy-to-use, non-biodegradable plastic packaging is commonly used in food packaging, contributing to the deteriorating environmental situation. This issue increases the concern for the environment and encourages the usage of alternative materials. Cellulose nanofibrils (CNF) are abundant and biodegradable, which makes them ideal candidates to replace plastic coatings. The ability to form H-bonds between the hydroxyl groups makes coated paper with CNF have good strength, but poor barrier properties. The barrier properties can be improved by grafting DMAEMA or HEMA onto CNF (CNF-g-PDMAEMA… More > Graphic Abstract