Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) represent the most promising choice for meeting the ever-
growing demand of society for various electric applications, such as electric transportation …

Polymeric nanoparticles, as revolutionary nanomedicines, have offered a new class of
diagnostic and therapeutic solutions for a multitude of diseases. With its immense potential …

Soft fibres can be used to make smart textiles for use in energy, sensing and therapeutic
applications. However, the fabrication of functional fibres is difficult compared with the …

The rheological properties of blended cement-based materials depend strongly on mixture
proportions and the characteristics of the components. In this study, design of experiments is …

The rheological properties of fresh concrete are mostly described by means of the Bingham
model. For self-compacting concrete, the Bingham model is applicable in a lot of cases, but …

Nanotechnology presents the possibility of revolutionizing many aspects of our lives. People
in many settings (academic, small and large industrial, and the general public in …

Abstract Evaluation of the potential hazard of man‐made nanomaterials has been hampered
by a limited ability to observe and measure nanoparticles in cells. In this study, different …

Interest in the interaction of acoustic waves with particulate mixtures has a long history—
dating back to the work of Rayleigh in the 19th century. This interest has intensified over the …

Integration of reinforcement in the 3D concrete printing (3DCP) process is a major
challenge. As a possible solution, the addition of short synthetic/metallic fibers directly to a …

The purpose of this research was to identify an effective field test method for measuring the
workability of concrete in general and of high-microfines concrete in particular. The …