Abstract: Lowdimensional nanomaterials are attractive for various applications, including damage repair, drug delivery, and bioimaging. The ability to control the morphology of nanomaterials is critical for manufacturing as well as ...

Abstract: Silicene is a twodimensional (2D) allotrope of silicon with a rippled or corrugated honeycomb structure in analogy to graphene. Its semiconducting properties make it attractive for developing future nanoelectronic devices. ...

Abstract: A paradigm in nature is to architect composites with excellent material properties compared to its constituents, which themselves often have contrasting mechanical behavior. Most engineering materials sacrifice strength ...

Abstract: Chloride penetration initiates the corrosion of the steel reinforcement and causes the deterioration of an RC bridge in a marine area. This study focuses on the probabilistic models in the chloride penetration process for ...

Abstract: A strengthened concrete-filled steel tubular (CFST) arch bridge which has experienced serious damage due to long-term heavy-truck action is studied. An in-depth study of the dynamic performance of the bridge due to dynamic ...

Abstract: Optimized for millions of years, natural materials often outperform synthetic materials due to their hierarchical structures and multifunctional abilities. They usually feature a complex architecture that consists of simple ...