Due to their measurable crystallization kinetics, oxide glass-formers are adequate systems
for evaluating theoretical approaches to describe and predict crystal nucleation dynamics …

The lithium-ion battery (LIB) has been the dominant technology in the rechargeable energy
storage market for more than twenty years. However, to meet the increasing need for electric …

The mechanical properties of lithium disilicate glass-ceramics depend on various factors, a
prominent one being their microstructure. The aim of this review article is to elucidate the …

Nucleation is one of the primary contributions to the microstructure of glass-ceramics.
However, the nucleation process within glass-ceramics is not understood across all glass …

Objective: To assess the efficacy of dedicated finishing/polishing systems on roughness and
gloss of VITA Suprinity and IPS e. max CAD. Method: A total of 24 blocks of Suprinity and 24 …

Along with the rapid and extensive advancements in the 3D printing field, a diverse range of
uses for 3D printing have appeared in the spectrum of medical applications. Vat …

This work proposes four different glass formulas derived from the SiO2‐Li2O‐K2O‐Al2O3
system to investigate the effect of glass composition on their crystal formations and …

The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of different nucleating agents (P 2 O 5,
TiO 2 and ZrO 2) on the crystallization behaviour and the properties of a parent glass with …

Titanium-bearing blast furnace slag (TBBFS), which contains 15–30 wt% TiO 2, is a by-
product of the iron-making process and is discharged at approximately 1500° C. To …

Glass-ceramics derived from the SiO2–Li2O–K2O–Al2O3–ZrO2–P2O5 system were
produced by a two-stage sintering cycle with a primary thermal treatment at 700° C followed …