Recycling high-performance glass fibers from waste wind turbine blades via an acetic acid/nitric acid system.

Resizing and improving properties of recycled carbon fibers as reinforcement for composites

An integrated experimental–computational framework for optimizing SLA 3D printing parameters via machine learning and genetic algorithms

Study of the World’s finest 15 μm stainless-steel wire: Microstructure, electro-thermal annealing mechanisms, and wire-bond joint electrical performance

Achieving defect-free repair in ZM6 magnesium alloy through cold metal transfer welding combined with preheating

Microstructure anisotropy and mechanical properties of GH3536 Alloy fabricated by selective laser melting

Local mechanical properties of thin sheet AA6061 aluminum alloy friction stir welds evaluated by small punch test (SPT)

Engineering algal nanocellulose-reinforced PVA bioplastics for material-enabled seed coating processes.

Degradation behavior and biological properties of a novel biodegradable zinc alloy biliary stent.

Microstructure evolution and mechanical properties of Ti–2Al-2.5Zr alloy tubes during multi-pass cold rolling

Synergistic enhancement of cryogenic tensile properties and toughness in HSLA steel through intercritical heat treatment

Microstructural evolution and enhancement of mechanical, tribological, and corrosion properties in AA6061/AlFeCrCuMnNi high entropy alloy composites through multi-pass friction stir processing

Direct aging of AlSi10Mg alloy produced by powder bed fusion – laser beam: Eliminating the need for solution heat treatment

Multiple nano-precipitation regulation in Mo-containing medium-Mn low-density steel achieving excellent mechanical properties

Correlation between microstructure and tensile properties of Al–Si alloy produced by high-pressure diecasting

Effects of sintering temperature on properties of 316L/17-4PH multi-material structures fabricated via material extrusion

The microstructural evolution and the tensile strength of in-situ eutectic composite in slightly hypo-eutectic Fe–27Cr-2.7C alloy

Alkali-digested alfalfa lignocellulose for sustainable UV-blocking packaging films.

Dynamic response and fracture of B₄C/6061 Al composites: experiments and simulations

Biopolymer-based composite films were primed by incorporating alginate and zein natural polymers using a solution-casting method and superbly assisted by eco-friendly prepared copper oxide nanoparticles (CuO NPs). The influence of the addition method of CaCl2 as a crosslinker and CuO NPs loading content (0.1, 0.2, and 0.4 wt%) on the microstructural, physical, and mechanical properties of the films, were appraised. The formation of composite films and incorporation of CuO NPs were verified by FT-IR and XRD studies. The results unearthed that double crosslinking (Dipping method) succeeded in forming a firm, homogenous film that maintains its integrity in water for up to 24h in comparison to the single (Blending) method. Inclusion of zein in the film and further loading with CuO NPs are manifested in a significant decrease in water vapor permeability, swelling and degradation percentage about (58.57, 52.26, and 25.80%); respectively. In addition to 1.26-folds increase in the tensile strength and 1.19-folds decrease in elongation to break, endorsing the excellent barrier property and durability of the formed films. Nevertheless, CuO loaded composite film proposes high biocompatibility against HBF4 cells with the highest IC50 and EC100 values, compared to alginate film and free-CuO NPs. The composite film exhibited the most effective antimicrobial activity against extremely drug-resistant human pathogens of both Gram-ve and Gram + ve bacteria strains, as well as fungal cells. The healed diabetic wound demonstrated an intact fully thickened keratinized epidermal epithelialization, and a complete absence of any inflammatory infiltrate after 13 days of treatment, emphasizing its suitability as a promising dressing candidate for skin tissue bioengineering.