The 3D printing method, alternatively known as additive manufacturing (AM), is promising for
rapid tooling and layered micromanufacturing. However, significant fundamental research …

Abstract 3D printing (additive manufacturing (AM)) has enormous potential for rapid tooling
and mass production due to its design flexibility and significant reduction of the timeline from …

In spite of graphene and Ti 3 C 2 MXene sheets with various significant properties and
function, the performance characteristics of their hybrid in organic coating have been rarely …

Hybrid materials, or hybrids incorporating both organic and inorganic constituents, are
emerging as a very potent and promising class of materials due to the diverse, but …

Medical mineralogy explores the interactions between natural minerals and living organisms
such as cells, tissues, and organs and develops therapeutic and diagnostic applications in …

ZrO 2 nanoparticles were controllably anchored on the surface of rGO nanosheets via an
environmentally friendly single-step hydrothermal reaction and then incorporated into epoxy …

Superhydrophobic surfaces with special wettability have a promising potential for self-
cleaning, anti-fouling, and anti-corrosion applications. However, the practical applications of …

Multiple advantages of Ti 3 C 2 T x MXene are of significance to enhance the mechanical
properties of organic coating. Herein, few-layer amino-functionalized Ti 3 C 2 T x …

Scratches on surfaces caused by abrasion induce the deterioration of the mechanical and
optical properties of materials used in wearable electronics, soft robotics, optical lenses, and …

The invasion of alien species via marine organisms attaching to the surfaces of ship hulls is
a growing problem. A number of countries have introduced corresponding regulations to …