Efficiently producing second-generation biofuels from biomass is of strategic significance
and meets sustainability targets, but it remains a long-term challenge due to the existence of …

Lignin is a polymer found in the cell walls of plants and is an important component of wood.
Lignin-derived fuels have attracted attention as a means of producing biofuels from biomass …

Printed circuit boards (PCBs) are ubiquitous in electronics and make up a substantial
fraction of environmentally hazardous electronic waste when devices reach end-of-life. Their …

Exposure to aggressive environmental conditions and specific loads necessitate precise
material selection and manufacturing techniques. Techniques such as overlamination …

Leading edge erosion of wind turbine blades is the most often observed damage
mechanism of wind turbine blades, which causes also additional costs for the maintenance …

Fermentable sugar production from lignocellulosic biomass has received considerable
attention and has been dramatic progress recently. However, due to low enzymatic …

Ensuring the efficiency and safety of bonded structures across diverse engineering sectors
requires a robust fatigue model for adhesive joints in both composite and metal substrates …

The hybrid bolted-bonded joining method is one of the most common joining approaches
found in the marine industry, where it mitigates the concerns raised by the poor …

Featured Application Thermoplastic orthodontic retainers maintain teeth in their corrected
positions after orthodontic treatment. Since they are prescribed to be used indefinitely, this …

Hygrothermal aging has a significant impact on the performance of adhesives and bonded
joints. However, despite extensive investigations into the aging effect of bonded structures …