This Perspective adds another dimension to the ongoing China-US BIT negotiations from a Chinese perspective. The negotiation of a successful BIT requires best endeavors from both sides, and China’s recent FDI policy movements toward a more liberal regulatory framework point to increased...

Selective laser melting (SLM) is a new method for manufacturing IN738 superalloy hot-end components. This study evaluated the microstructure evolution, phase transformation, and mechanical properties of IN738, fabricated using SLM before and after different heat treatments. The results showed...

There is a growing interest in additive manufacturing (AM) of metal matrix composites (MMCs). However, it remains challenging to control the composite powder preparation for MMCs and the AM processing parameters. In this study, the diamond particles are firstly coated with Titanium and Nickel to...

Environmentally friendly aerogels with high performance and multifunctionlity are the next generation of materials with potential applications in thermal insulation and acoustic absorption. It is a great challenge to make a material combining excellent specific strength, good thermal...

Improving hydrodynamic conditions is considered an effective method for facilitating the eutrophication management. However, the limiting effect of hydrodynamic conditions on algal growth has rarely been quantified. In this work, a eutrophication model was developed and flow velocity was...

This paper investigates carbon reduction in a fuel automotive supply chain. It consists of a manufacturer responsible for carbon reduction and opening an online channel opportunely and a retailer who markets and sells the product through traditional offline channels. Consumers have a preference...

Lithium-sulfur batteries (LSBs) are widely accepted representatives for next-generation energy storage with high energy density. However, the high flammability of polypropylene (PP) separators and ether electrolytes deteriorate the safety of LSBs. Moreover, the severe shuttle effect of lithium...