Current Materials Science - Volume 17, Issue 4, 2024

Packaging materials design is related to economic and social development. At the same time, it also reflects human aesthetic and emotional expression. With the continuous maturity of consumer psychology, people have a new understanding of packaging design, and the past packaging materials design concepts can no longer meet the various needs of customers. As is known, packaging plays a very important role in pr Read More

Various human actions have raised the level of heavy metal (HM) pollution in the environment. From contaminated water and soil, the HMs infiltrate into the agricultural crops that are consumed by animals as well humans. Deposition of heavy metals leads to DNA damage and several digestive, reproductive, and respiratory system-related health problems. Various microorganisms have evolved mechanisms of HM resistance, tol Read More

This review article discusses the relevant rheological tests to evaluate the properties of compositions applied to the 3D printing of concrete (3DCP). These materials must rapidly develop rigidity and resistance, avoiding the collapse of the printed structure, with suitable buildability and other state properties, such as extrudability. A good balance must be maintained between properties and rheological parameters, such as yield stre Read More

Background: Non-wood plant parts provide unique opportunities for cellulose for paper manufacture and offer advantages over wood, such as less harsh chemicals and lower lignin content. Objective: This review examined several cellulose extraction procedures from non-wood sources, such as leaves, stems, grass, straw, fruit peels, and husks. Methods: Acid and alkali extraction, oxidation, and bleaching were the main techniqu Read More

The largest organ of the human body, the skin, shields the body from the outside environment. Despite having a great capacity for regeneration, major skin abnormalities cannot heal on their own and must be covered with artificial skin. In recent years, significant advancements have been achieved in the area of skin tissue engineering to create novel skin replacements. Because of their porous as well as moisturized polym Read More

The demand for innovative solutions has arisen from the inevitability of improved packaging systems to protect processed food from various factors that cause spoilage. Traditional food packaging materials have limitations in fulfilling all the requirements of consumers, such as being inert, cheap, lightweight, easily degradable, reusable, and resistant to physical abuse. Nanofillers incorporated in the polymer matrix can provi Read More

Background: Powder technology provides conditions to control particle-particle interactions that drive the formation of final-component/material, which also includes the crystalline structure, microstructure and features. Alumina (Al2O3) is the most studied ceramic based material due to its useful properties, disposal, competitive price, and wide technological applicability. This work aims to produce alumina crucibles with cont Read More

Introduction: This study investigated the characteristics of the powder, the concentration of the ions, and the growth characteristics of Chili that were irrigated with the natural magnesium- zinc ionised water. The findings revealed that the ion dissolution rate was higher for greater water temperatures. Methods: Extended sintering of the zinc-modified natural serpentinite powder at 400°C reduced the number of dissolved Read More

Background: The influence of carbonation on the interfacial transition zone (ITZ) microstructure of cement-based materials was significant. However, the width of ITZ is about tens of microns, and studying its micro-characteristics (such as porosity, hydration products, content of unhydrated cement, etc.) by macro test was difficult. Methods: Backscattered electron (BSE) imaging technology and gray scale analysis Read More