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View article: Innovation in Metal Casting Processes: A Review of Metal Matrix Nanocomposites in Metal and Bimetal Castings
Innovation in Metal Casting Processes: A Review of Metal Matrix Nanocomposites in Metal and Bimetal Castings Open
The arrival of nanotechnology in the field of metal castings is considered a promising approach to significantly improve the quality, performance and lifetime of castings. A better understanding of the implementation of nanotechnology in t…
View article: Advancements in Battery Materials: Bio-Based and Mineral Fillers for Next-Generation Solid Polymer Electrolytes
Advancements in Battery Materials: Bio-Based and Mineral Fillers for Next-Generation Solid Polymer Electrolytes Open
The state-of-the-art all-solid-state batteries are expected to surpass conventional flammable Li-ion batteries, offering high energy density and safety in an ultrathin and lightweight solvent-free polymeric electrolyte (SPE). Nevertheless,…
View article: Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Carbon Fiber Phenolic MatrixComposites containing Carbon Nanotubes and Silicon Carbide
Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Carbon Fiber Phenolic MatrixComposites containing Carbon Nanotubes and Silicon Carbide Open
A novel class of hybrid composites was prepared containing carbon fibers along with carbon nanotubes and silicon carbide particles in phenolic resin for improved mechanical performance. The loading of carbon fibers was ~60 wt% while carbon…
View article: Microstructure and Mechanical Performance of Tin-Based Babbitt Alloy Containing Iron Oxide and Silica Nanoparticles
Microstructure and Mechanical Performance of Tin-Based Babbitt Alloy Containing Iron Oxide and Silica Nanoparticles Open
Iron oxide and silica nanoparticles were individually incorporated in tin-based Babbitt alloy and combined to prepare a novel class of nanocomposites for bearing material applications. The route of liquid metallurgy in combination with the…
View article: Synthesis and Characterization of Nanostructured Multi-Layer Cr/SnO2/NiO/Cr Coatings Prepared via E-Beam Evaporation Technique for Metal-Insulator-Insulator-Metal Diodes
Synthesis and Characterization of Nanostructured Multi-Layer Cr/SnO2/NiO/Cr Coatings Prepared via E-Beam Evaporation Technique for Metal-Insulator-Insulator-Metal Diodes Open
Enhanced non-linearity and asymmetric behavior of the Cr/metal oxide diode is reported, with the addition of two insulator layers of SnO2 and NiO to form the metal-insulator-insulator-metal (MIIM) configuration. Such an MIIM diode shows po…
View article: Intrinsic Properties of Multi-Layer TiO2/V2O5/TiO2 Coatings Prepared via E-Beam Evaporation
Intrinsic Properties of Multi-Layer TiO2/V2O5/TiO2 Coatings Prepared via E-Beam Evaporation Open
Nanocomposite multi-layer TiO2/V2O5/TiO2 thin films were prepared via electron-beam evaporation using high-purity targets (TiO2 and V2O5 purity > 99.9%) at substrate temperatures of 270 °C (TiO2) and 25 °C (V2O5) under a partial pressure o…
View article: Intermetallic Compounds Formation during 316L Stainless Steel Reaction with Al-Zn-Si Coating Alloy
Intermetallic Compounds Formation during 316L Stainless Steel Reaction with Al-Zn-Si Coating Alloy Open
Steel products are coated with Aluminum (Al) and Zinc (Zn) alloys to improve their corrosion properties. Bulk steel products are coated in batches; however, steel sheets are coated by a continuous hot-dip galvanizing process. Steel sheets …
View article: Intrinsic Properties and Future Perspective of HfO2/V2O5/HfO2 Multi-Layer Thin Films via E-Beam Evaporation as a Transparent Heat Mirror
Intrinsic Properties and Future Perspective of HfO2/V2O5/HfO2 Multi-Layer Thin Films via E-Beam Evaporation as a Transparent Heat Mirror Open
HfO2 and V2O5 as multi-layer thin films are discussed for their potential use as transparent heat mirrors. Multi-layered HfO2/V2O5/HfO2 thin films with a thickness of 100/60/100 nm were prepared via e-beam evaporation on a soda–lime glass …
View article: Enhancement of Surface and Interface Properties of Low Carbon Steel by Hybrid ZnO and NiO Nanoparticles Reinforced Tin Coating
Enhancement of Surface and Interface Properties of Low Carbon Steel by Hybrid ZnO and NiO Nanoparticles Reinforced Tin Coating Open
Tin matrix nanocomposite coatings containing ZnO and NiO nanoparticles, both individually and combined, were deposited on low carbon steel substrates. The aim was to investigate the effect of reinforcement of nanoparticles on microstructur…
View article: Improved Ablative Properties of Nanodiamond-Reinforced Carbon Fiber–Epoxy Matrix Composites
Improved Ablative Properties of Nanodiamond-Reinforced Carbon Fiber–Epoxy Matrix Composites Open
The influence of nanodiamonds (NDs) on the thermal and ablative performance of carbon-fiber-reinforced–epoxy matrix compositeswas explored. The ablative response of the composites with 0.2 wt% and 0.4 wt% NDs was studied through pre-and po…
View article: Multiscale Composites of Kevlar Fibers and Carbon Nanotubes in Epoxy Matrix
Multiscale Composites of Kevlar Fibers and Carbon Nanotubes in Epoxy Matrix Open
Hybrid composites with high strength to weight ratio are very important in structural applications. An extensive research is being carried out to enhance the mechanical properties of composites by incorporating micro and nanoscale reinforc…
View article: Development and Optimization of Tin/Flux Mixture for Direct Tinning and Interfacial Bonding in Aluminum/Steel Bimetallic Compound Casting
Development and Optimization of Tin/Flux Mixture for Direct Tinning and Interfacial Bonding in Aluminum/Steel Bimetallic Compound Casting Open
Interfacial bonding highly affects the quality of bimetallic bearing materials, which primarily depend upon the surface quality of a solid metal substrate in liquid–solid compound casting. In many cases, an intermediate thin metallic layer…
View article: Microstructural and Mechanical Profile of Carbon Fiber Epoxy Matrix Composites Containing Nanodiamonds
Microstructural and Mechanical Profile of Carbon Fiber Epoxy Matrix Composites Containing Nanodiamonds Open
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View article: Analysis of 316L Stainless Steel Interaction with Galvanizing Alloy Bath
Analysis of 316L Stainless Steel Interaction with Galvanizing Alloy Bath Open
Steel products are coated with Zinc (Zn) and Aluminum (Al) based alloys for their protection against corrosive environments.For steel sheet coating, a continuous hot-dip galvanizing process is used in industry [1].In this process, a clean …
View article: Fabrication and Characterization of Sn-Based Babbitt Alloy Nanocomposite Reinforced with Al2O3 Nanoparticles/Carbon Steel Bimetallic Material
Fabrication and Characterization of Sn-Based Babbitt Alloy Nanocomposite Reinforced with Al2O3 Nanoparticles/Carbon Steel Bimetallic Material Open
Sn-based Babbitt alloy was reinforced with alumina nanoparticles to prepare a novel class of nanocomposites. The route of liquid metallurgy in combination with stirring mechanism was chosen to prepare nanocomposites with three different lo…
View article: A Novel Technique to Prepare Cast Al-bearing alloy/Wrought Steel Bimetallic Specimen for Interfacial Shear Strength
A Novel Technique to Prepare Cast Al-bearing alloy/Wrought Steel Bimetallic Specimen for Interfacial Shear Strength Open
A novel mold was designed and manufactured for facile preparation of cast/wrought bimetallic specimen for subsequent mechanical performance. To ensure the easy manufacturing of bimetallic specimen, an aluminum bearing alloy was cast on a w…
View article: Titanium carbide coating on graphene nanoplatelets
Titanium carbide coating on graphene nanoplatelets Open
View article: Hybrid aluminum matrix composites containing carbon nanotubes and zirconium diboride particles: fractography, microstructure and mechanical performance
Hybrid aluminum matrix composites containing carbon nanotubes and zirconium diboride particles: fractography, microstructure and mechanical performance Open
View article: Customizable Ceramic Nanocomposites Using Carbon Nanotubes
Customizable Ceramic Nanocomposites Using Carbon Nanotubes Open
A novel tweakable nanocomposite was prepared by spark plasma sintering followed by systematic oxidation of carbon nanotube (CNT) molecules to produce alumina/carbon nanotube nanocomposites with surface porosities. The mechanical properties…
View article: Curing parameter optimization of the adhesive film in honeycomb sandwich structures through mechanical performance
Curing parameter optimization of the adhesive film in honeycomb sandwich structures through mechanical performance Open
In this investigation, honeycomb sandwich structures were manufactured for aerospace structural applications.The composite material of carbon fiber and epoxy matrix was utilized as the facesheet of sandwich structures while Nomex® honeycom…
View article: Mechanical Performance of Honeycomb Sandwich Structures Using Three-Point Bend Test
Mechanical Performance of Honeycomb Sandwich Structures Using Three-Point Bend Test Open
In this study, honeycomb sandwich structures were prepared and tested. Facesheets of sandwich structures were manufactured by carbon fiber epoxy matrix composites while Nomex® honeycomb was used as core material. An epoxy-based adhesive fi…
View article: Mechanical Performance of Honeycomb Sandwich Structures Using Three-Point Bend Test
Mechanical Performance of Honeycomb Sandwich Structures Using Three-Point Bend Test Open
In this study, honeycomb sandwich structures were prepared and tested. Facesheets of sandwich structures were manufactured by carbon fiber epoxy matrix composites while Nomex® honeycomb was used as core material. An epoxy-based adhesive fi…
View article: Preparation and Characterization of Carbon Nanotube Deposited Carbon Fiber Reinforced Epoxy Matrix Multiscale Composites
Preparation and Characterization of Carbon Nanotube Deposited Carbon Fiber Reinforced Epoxy Matrix Multiscale Composites Open
In this study, desized carbon fibers were coated with carbon nanotubes using two diverse coating techniques, i.e. dip coating and spray up process, while the factors affecting the coating techniques were investigated. The morphological stu…
View article: Synthesis and characterization of silica nanoparticles from clay
Synthesis and characterization of silica nanoparticles from clay Open
We report a method to synthesize silica nanoparticles from bentonite clay. A series of thermal and acid treatment processes was performed on bentonite clay to lower the alumina and increase the silica content. The obtained silica rich clay…