In recent years, 3D printing has emerged as a promising technique for fabricating polymeric
microneedles (μNDs), offering flexibility and precision. However, the surface topography of …

This study deals with the mechanical strength of metallic single-lap joints bonded with
adhesive and fabricated by Additive Manufacturing (AM). To this aim, AlSi10Mg alloy has …

Tribological behavior of five different surfaces patterns, bioinspired from maize leaf skin,
shark skin, snakeskin, pitcher's structure and lizard skin, was investigated. Bioinspired …

Additive Manufacturing (AM) is one of the important technological pillars of Industry 4.0.
Thanks to its tool-free manufacturing and extreme flexibility, AM has the potential to respond …

Ceramic materials, while strong, often lack flexibility and energy absorption. Inspired by
tough natural structures like nacre, toughening strategies have shown significant potential in …

In recent years, metal‒thermoplastic polymer hybrid joints have been widely used in
lightweight advanced aircraft and new energy vehicles. In this work, the method of machine …

The performance of adhesive joints is significantly influenced by the surface texture of the
adherends, making texture a crucial factor in their analysis and optimization. Existing …

Because aluminum-based parts cannot be used for long-term applications in large load-
wear environments, nickel–tungsten (molybdenum disulfide)/carbon fiber/aluminum …

Achieving adhesion under unfavorable conditions, such as when van der Waals interaction
is not available or in dust environments, is crucial in applications ranging from surgical …

Adhesive joining is comparatively budding joining technique while, steel has been in
existence for thousands of years and even today is an important and widely used material of …