{"title":"Impact of volumetric energy densities on the mechanical properties of stainless steel 310 fabricated through selective laser melting","authors":"R. Nandhakumar, K. Venkatesan","doi":"10.1016/j.materresbull.2025.113592","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.materresbull.2025.113592","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Additive manufacturing (AM) produces lightweight, durable, and intricate forms, whereas selective laser melting (SLM) uses laser energy to melt metal powder layers, creating almost dense components. The volumetric energy density (VED) is a crucial factor in evaluating consolidation with unfused or unmelted LPBF particles and is affected by the laser power, scan speed, scan spacing, and layer thickness. This study investigated the impact of VED ranging from 74.67 J/mm<sup>3</sup> to 178.57 J/mm<sup>3</sup> on the morphology and mechanical properties of the SS 310 samples, specifically their hardness and tensile strength. The top residual stresses (TRS) were greater than those on the lateral surfaces (LRS). The results also revealed that VED significantly influences recrystallisation, reducing VED by decreasing the dislocation density. High VED reduces porosity and defects, increasing part of the density. As the VED increased, the as-built samples exhibited an austenite phase and larger columnar grains. The hardness of the samples ranges from 280.4±3.81 (S1) to 300.8±4.34 HV (S24), with an increase due to reduced void formation, whereas pores allow deeper penetration, resulting in lower HV values. The ultimate tensile strength (UTS) ranged from 768.55±5.34 MPa (S25) to 854.57±2.73 MPa (S3), whereas the tensile ductility ranged from 4.72% to 12.08%. The difference was 10% between the highest and lowest UTS values. The decrease in VED resulted in increased defects, which affected elongation. Fractography revealed defects causing premature failure of the SS310 samples, with internal defects influencing crack propagation and decreasing mechanical properties. The most suitable VED range for achieving a maximum hardness of 300.8±4.34 HV (S24) and the highest UTS of 854.57±2.73 MPa (S3) with 7.4% elongation were 125 J/mm<sup>3</sup> and 91.26 J/mm<sup>3</sup>, respectively.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":18265,"journal":{"name":"Materials Research Bulletin","volume":"192 ","pages":"Article 113592"},"PeriodicalIF":5.3,"publicationDate":"2025-06-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144240624","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
D.H. Sandeep , B.R. Radha Krushna , Shih-Lung Yu , Bing-Li Lyu , K. Manjunatha , Sheng Yun Wu , S.C. Sharma , J.B. Prasanna Kumar , Liza Mohapatra , C. Krithika , K. Manimekalai , Augustine George , H. Nagabhushana
{"title":"Eco-friendly carbon dots for smart materials: A sustainable approach to forensics, biopolymer films, and UV-blocking applications","authors":"D.H. Sandeep , B.R. Radha Krushna , Shih-Lung Yu , Bing-Li Lyu , K. Manjunatha , Sheng Yun Wu , S.C. Sharma , J.B. Prasanna Kumar , Liza Mohapatra , C. Krithika , K. Manimekalai , Augustine George , H. Nagabhushana","doi":"10.1016/j.materresbull.2025.113596","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.materresbull.2025.113596","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>We report the synthesis of red-emissive carbon dots (SCDs) from <em>Spinach</em> leaves via a hydrothermal method. These SCDs exhibit strong red photoluminescence (PL), high quantum yield (QY), and excellent stability. Their unique optical features allow clear visualization of latent fingerprints (LFPs) and latent lip prints (LLPs), offering a sensitive and practical forensic tool. Incorporated into polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) films, the SCDs form flexible nanocomposites (NCs) with UV-blocking properties that extend food shelf life by minimizing moisture loss and microbial growth, as shown in strawberry preservation tests. SCDs serve as fluorescent inks for anti-counterfeiting (AC), generating patterns visible only under UV light for secure data encryption. Cytotoxicity assays confirm their biocompatibility, supporting safe application in consumer and biomedical products. The environmental friendliness of SCDs highlights their potential for diverse applications in security, food safety, and materials science. Future research will focus on expanding the scope of SCDs in emerging technological fields.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":18265,"journal":{"name":"Materials Research Bulletin","volume":"192 ","pages":"Article 113596"},"PeriodicalIF":5.3,"publicationDate":"2025-06-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144255195","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Poplar wood-derived carbon-based electrocatalysts for improving liquid and flexible quasi-solid zinc-air batteries","authors":"Zhicong Wang, Hongjiao Chen, Shengyue Zhang, Luyao Zhang, Yijun Miao, Hao Ding, Bin Hui","doi":"10.1016/j.materresbull.2025.113594","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.materresbull.2025.113594","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Developing bifunctional oxygen reduction/evolution reactions (ORR/OER) electrocatalysts is crucial for improving the performances of rechargeable zinc-air batteries (ZABs). Herein, a poplar wood-derived Fe-N/Fe<sub>3</sub>C@N, S-doped carbon (Fe-N/Fe<sub>3</sub>C@NSC) was proposed as ORR/OER catalysts to enhance ZABs performances. The abundant channels and numerous micro-/mesopores of wood facilitated the transport of gas/electrolyte and electron transfer. The resultant Fe-N/Fe<sub>3</sub>C@NSC had a high half-wave potential (<em>E</em><sub>1/2</sub>) of 0.85 V. The Fe-N and Fe<sub>3</sub>C nanoparticles acted as the main active sites to enhance the adsorption and activation capacity, reducing the energy barrier of reaction intermediates. Thiophene S regulated electron rearrangement around Fe-N, increasing the density of Fe-N sites and improving the intrinsic activity. The assembled liquid and quasi-solid-state ZABs demonstrated a maximum power density of 197 and 64 mW cm<sup>-2</sup>, maintaining a prolonged cycling. This work presents a poplar wood-derived bifunctional carbon-based electrocatalyst to boost ZABs performance, offering significant guidance in energy storage and conversion.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":18265,"journal":{"name":"Materials Research Bulletin","volume":"192 ","pages":"Article 113594"},"PeriodicalIF":5.3,"publicationDate":"2025-06-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144231736","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Muhammad Zahir Iqbal , Hamza Muzahir Shah , Rashid Ali , Subhash Chandra , Waqas Shoukat , Abhinav Kumar , Vijayalaxmi Mishra , Sumit Kaushal , Saikh Mohammad Wabaidur
{"title":"Corrigendum to “Evaluating electrochemical performance of magnetron sputtered binder free zirconium nitride thin film for hybrid supercapacitor in various electrolytes” [Materials Research Bulletin 186 (2025) 113323]","authors":"Muhammad Zahir Iqbal , Hamza Muzahir Shah , Rashid Ali , Subhash Chandra , Waqas Shoukat , Abhinav Kumar , Vijayalaxmi Mishra , Sumit Kaushal , Saikh Mohammad Wabaidur","doi":"10.1016/j.materresbull.2025.113558","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.materresbull.2025.113558","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":18265,"journal":{"name":"Materials Research Bulletin","volume":"192 ","pages":"Article 113558"},"PeriodicalIF":5.3,"publicationDate":"2025-06-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144204766","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
M.A. Sebak , A.K. Aladim , Fatma Gami , M.M. Mostafa , Osama R. Shahin , M.Abdelhamid Shahat
{"title":"Regulating carrier transfer and performance in dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCS) using gamma-irradiated chitosan@pva@al2o3 nanocomposites as a counter electrode","authors":"M.A. Sebak , A.K. Aladim , Fatma Gami , M.M. Mostafa , Osama R. Shahin , M.Abdelhamid Shahat","doi":"10.1016/j.materresbull.2025.113593","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.materresbull.2025.113593","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study investigates the use of gamma-irradiated Chitosan@PVA@Al<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> (CPA) composites as counter electrodes (CEs) to enhance charge transfer and efficiency in dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs). CPA films were exposed to in-situ gamma irradiation at dosages ranging from 0 to 30 KGy to optimize their physicochemical and microstructural features. The effect of gamma irradiation on the structural and morphological features of the composite, as well as its influence on the charge transfer resistance and photovoltaic performance of DSSCs, was extensively studied. The SEM micrographs reveal changes in surface morphology and porosity as the irradiation dose increases. The surface features of the irradiated CE hybrids also gradually enhanced as the gamma dosage increased, reaching the desired levels at 25 KGy (average roughness (Ra) = 7.87 µm, apparent porosity = 79.4 %, and bulk density = 1.68 g/cm<sup>3</sup>). The interaction of high-energy gamma photons created promising conditions for charge separation, minimizing recombination and enhancing charge carrier mobility within the CPA composites. These improvements in mobility and the reduction of resistive losses contributed to an extended cell lifespan and more efficient charge transfer. Interestingly, surface modification at 25 KGy resulted in an optimized efficiency of 8.25 % and a short-circuit photocurrent density (J<sub>sc</sub>) of 18.056 mA/cm<sup>2</sup>, reflecting a 37.76 % increase compared to the untreated sample. This enhancement in photovoltaic performance is attributed to the generation of oxygen-enriched free radicals within the CPA structure, which facilitated the formation of continuous pathways for efficient electron transport. This work highlights the pivotal role of gamma-irradiated CPA catalytic CEs in advancing DSSC performance and presents a novel strategy for enhancing the efficiency of these devices.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":18265,"journal":{"name":"Materials Research Bulletin","volume":"192 ","pages":"Article 113593"},"PeriodicalIF":5.3,"publicationDate":"2025-06-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144240622","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The positive influences of shell printing on the sintering densification, microstructure, and mechanical properties of binder jetting 316 L stainless steel","authors":"Ming-Wei Wu , Yi-Kai Huang , Ming-Hsiang Ku , Yun-Lin Tsai , Po-Han Chen , Shun-Te Chen , Yuh-Ru Wang , Hsuan-Lun Huang","doi":"10.1016/j.materresbull.2025.113595","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.materresbull.2025.113595","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Binder jetting (BJ) is a versatile additive manufacturing (AM) process for various metallic materials. Unfortunately, the residual pores after debinding and sintering deteriorate the performance of BJ materials. In this study, the influences of shell printing on the sintering densification, microstructure, and mechanical properties of BJ 316 L stainless steel were investigated to develop an effective means of enhancing the performance of BJ 316 L. Moreover, the effects of the position of the tensile specimens in the powder bed in relation to the building direction Z (0°XY, 45°, and 90°YZ) on BJ 316 L were also studied.</div><div>The results indicated that whether or not shell printing was used, the building direction did not obviously affect the sintered density, microstructure, or mechanical properties of BJ 316 L. In the 90°-built samples, shell printing slightly increased the sintered density from 7.83 g/cm<sup>3</sup> to 7.91 g/cm<sup>3</sup>, decreased the porosity from 0.68 % to 0.20 %, increased the amount of δ-ferrite from 0.6 % to 3.0 %, and increased the grain size from 55.8 μm to 58.4 μm. Moreover, the ultimate tensile strengths and elongations of BJ 316 L ranged from 524 MPa to 563 MPa and from 78 % to 87 %, respectively. Shell printing did not improve the tensile properties. However, shell printing significantly improved the impact energy by 43 % because impact energy is extremely sensitive to porosity. BJ 316 L with superior tensile properties and impact toughness can be successfully obtained with shell printing.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":18265,"journal":{"name":"Materials Research Bulletin","volume":"192 ","pages":"Article 113595"},"PeriodicalIF":5.3,"publicationDate":"2025-06-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144212882","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Shape memory laser-induced graphene electrode based on polybenzoxazine-co-epoxy coated fabric and its electrochemical sensor application","authors":"Panuwat Luengrojanakul , Annop Klamchuen , Piyawan Leepheng , Benchapol Tunhoo , Krittapas Charoensuk , Sarawut Rimdusit","doi":"10.1016/j.materresbull.2025.113591","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.materresbull.2025.113591","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>In this investigation, CO<sub>2</sub> direct laser writing is performed on BA-a/NGDE shape memory polymer matrix coated fabric. Findings show that the quality and surface coverage of formed laser-induced graphene (LIG) are dependent on BA-a content. The LIGs acquired at higher BA-a content possess low sheet resistance (∼10–15 Ω/sq), facilitating its use as joule heater for shape memory actuation (T<sub>avg</sub> ∼130 °C at 20 V for BOZ70-LIG). Furthermore, the fabricated LIG electrode shows potential use as electrochemical sensor with ΔE<sub>p</sub> of 88–200 mV and k<sup>0</sup> of 0.005 cm s<sup>-1</sup> (20 mm length) for 1 mM K<sub>4</sub>[Fe(CN)<sub>6</sub>]/0.1 M KCl. The 40 mm electrode length also maintains respectable electrochemical performance even after subjecting LIG to shape deformation and recovery. Moreover, the molecular imprinted polymer (MIP) modified LIG electrode also exhibits promising results in selective dopamine detection through leucodopaminechrome in PBS with linear detection range of 1.0–15.0 μM and LOD of 0.61 μM.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":18265,"journal":{"name":"Materials Research Bulletin","volume":"192 ","pages":"Article 113591"},"PeriodicalIF":5.3,"publicationDate":"2025-06-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144240496","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Bang Zhou , Wenyue Song , Chunyun Jiang , Jiayi He , Min Nie , Chunlei Dai , Hai Guo , Bo Li
{"title":"Enhancing electromagnetic properties of flaky Fe-Si-B-Nb-Cu nanocrystalline soft magnetic composites via atomic layer deposition-induced uniform insulating layers","authors":"Bang Zhou , Wenyue Song , Chunyun Jiang , Jiayi He , Min Nie , Chunlei Dai , Hai Guo , Bo Li","doi":"10.1016/j.materresbull.2025.113587","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.materresbull.2025.113587","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Achieving a uniform insulating layer on the surface of flaky soft magnetic powders remains a challenge for soft magnetic composites (SMCs) due to the edge effect. Atomic layer deposition (ALD) was used to deposit a continuous and homogeneous insulating layer onto flaky Fe-Si-B-Nb-Cu powders. Compared to untreated powder, the SiO<sub>2</sub> layer coated by ALD on the surface of the phosphate-treated powder not only smooths the edges but also improves the homogeneity of the insulation layer. As a result, the improved inter-particle insulation further enhances frequency stability and DC bias performance and reduces core loss (<em>P</em><sub>cv</sub>) of the NPP@SiO₂ nanocrystalline SMCs. Additionally, the uniformly distributed coatings improve the temperature stability of both effective permeability (<em>μ</em><sub>e</sub>) and <em>P</em><sub>cv</sub>. The NPP@SiO₂ nanocrystalline SMCs exhibits a constant <em>μ</em><sub>e</sub> of 56 up to 5 MHz, DC bias performance %<em>μ</em><sub>e</sub> of 55 % at 100 Oe, and low <em>P</em><sub>cv</sub> of 187 mW/cm<sup>3</sup> at 50 kHz and 0.1 T This study presents a promising strategy for achieving effective insulation treatment of flaky powders and lays the foundation for future industrial applications of ALD technology in SMCs.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":18265,"journal":{"name":"Materials Research Bulletin","volume":"192 ","pages":"Article 113587"},"PeriodicalIF":5.3,"publicationDate":"2025-05-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144204767","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Prashant B. Lihitkar , Sonali Kale , Rakesh A. Afre , Diego Pugliese
{"title":"Structural, morphological and optical characterization of CdS-doped silica aerogels synthesized through sol-gel method","authors":"Prashant B. Lihitkar , Sonali Kale , Rakesh A. Afre , Diego Pugliese","doi":"10.1016/j.materresbull.2025.113590","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.materresbull.2025.113590","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Aerogels are highly porous materials characterized by ultra-low density. The incorporation of luminescent materials into silica aerogels results in luminescent aerogels, which have potential applications in light-emitting diodes and optoelectronic devices. In this study, the photoluminescence properties of CdS-doped silica aerogels are reported. The CdS-doped silica aerogels exhibited three distinct emission bands in the blue, green, and red regions. The blue emission is attributed to localized trap states on the CdS surface, while the green emission is associated with sulfur and cation vacancies. The red emission is linked to the substitution of sulfur traps by other counter ions. Supercritical drying of the CdS-doped aerogels resulted in the removal of quantum dots, indicating the non-covalent bonding of CdS nanoparticles to the silica matrix. However, a fraction of the quantum dots remained embedded in the aerogel, as evidenced by weak emission bands and the X-ray diffraction patterns of CdS nanocrystals.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":18265,"journal":{"name":"Materials Research Bulletin","volume":"192 ","pages":"Article 113590"},"PeriodicalIF":5.3,"publicationDate":"2025-05-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144204759","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
S. Priyanka Chakradhar , B.R. Radha Krushna , S.C. Sharma , B. Bommalingaiah , Augustine George , C. Kanmani Indra , K. Thangamani , S.S. Mohapatra , K. Manjunatha , Sheng Yun Wu , H. Nagabhushana
{"title":"Carbon dots-grafted LaSrAl3O7:Sm3+ nanocomposites for AI-assisted twin latent fingerprints recognition, poroscopic studies and high-performance lighting applications","authors":"S. Priyanka Chakradhar , B.R. Radha Krushna , S.C. Sharma , B. Bommalingaiah , Augustine George , C. Kanmani Indra , K. Thangamani , S.S. Mohapatra , K. Manjunatha , Sheng Yun Wu , H. Nagabhushana","doi":"10.1016/j.materresbull.2025.113588","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.materresbull.2025.113588","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study introduces a straightforward and eco-friendly method for synthesizing carbon dots (CDs) by utilizing extracts from onion and lemon juice with simple microwave assistance. These CDs were subsequently incorporated into LaSrAl<sub>3</sub>O<sub>7</sub>:xSm<sup>3+</sup> (x = 0.5, 1, 3, 5, 7, 9 mol %) (LSAO:xSm<sup>3+</sup>) nanoparticles (NPs) to form CDs@LSAO:Sm<sup>3+</sup> nanocomposites (NCs) through an ultrasonication process. DRS measurements indicated a bandgap variation from 4.502 eV for the undoped LSAO to 4.287 eV for LSAO doped with 9 mol % Sm<sup>3+</sup>. Photoluminescence (PL) studies revealed that the integration of CDs into the LSAO:5Sm<sup>3+</sup> matrix led to an 82.39-fold enhancement in PL intensity, a phenomenon attributed to a Förster resonance energy transfer (FRET) mechanism. The CDs@LSAO:5Sm<sup>3+</sup> NCs exhibited an impressive color purity of 99.8 % and an internal quantum efficiency (<em>I</em><sub><em>QE</em></sub>) of 87.49 %, highlighting their potential for high-performance lighting solutions. Temperature-dependent PL (TDPL) spectra, recorded over the range of 298–473 K, demonstrated excellent thermal stability by maintaining 94.3 % of the initial PL intensity at 423 K and exhibiting a broad activation energy of 0.31 eV. Optical thermometry studies further revealed a high relative sensitivity of 3.97 % K<sup>-1</sup> at 298 K, underscoring the promise of CDs@LSAO:5Sm<sup>3+</sup> NCs for advanced thermal sensing applications. Moreover, these NCs were successfully applied in the fabrication of bright orange-red light-emitting diodes (LEDs) and cool w-LEDs, thereby emphasizing their utility in solid-state lighting. In addition, the NCs were employed for latent fingerprints (LFPs) detection, including twin fingerprints (FPs) analyses of male twins, male-female twins and female twins, as well as poroscopic studies of right and left thumb impressions from a female donor. The detection and comparison of LFPs were further enhanced by an artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled <em>MATLAB</em> algorithm that determined similarity scores between twin FPs and LFPs across various substrates for the same individual. Collectively, these findings highlight the multifunctional nature of CDs@LSAO:5Sm<sup>3+</sup> NCs, establishing them as promising candidates for both optoelectronic applications and advanced forensic investigations.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":18265,"journal":{"name":"Materials Research Bulletin","volume":"192 ","pages":"Article 113588"},"PeriodicalIF":5.3,"publicationDate":"2025-05-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144240456","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}