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View article: Wear Behavior of Al2O3/Ti3AlC2-MAX Composites at Elevated Temperatures
Wear Behavior of Al2O3/Ti3AlC2-MAX Composites at Elevated Temperatures Open
This paper investigates the effect of Ti3AlC2-MAX phase addition as a solid lubricant to Al2O3. The composites were prepared using powder metallurgy and consolidated by Spark Plasma Sintering (SPS). The influence of Ti3AlC2 addition on pha…
View article: Bio-sourced flame retardant systems for polymers: the influence of chemical modification of giant reed on thermal stability and flammability of PA11
Bio-sourced flame retardant systems for polymers: the influence of chemical modification of giant reed on thermal stability and flammability of PA11 Open
As part of the research, bio-sourced flame retardant systems (FRs) containing raw and chemically modified plants were investigated. This work proposes the combination of melamine phosphate (MP) and giant reed (R) biomass as FRs for bio-bas…
View article: Mechanical Properties of Silicon Carbide Composites Reinforced with Reduced Graphene Oxide
Mechanical Properties of Silicon Carbide Composites Reinforced with Reduced Graphene Oxide Open
This article presents research on the influence of reduced graphene oxide on the mechanical properties of silicon carbide matrix composites sintered with the use of the Spark Plasma Sintering method. The produced sinters were subjected to …
View article: Effect of Anisotropy of Reduced Graphene Oxide on Thermal and Electrical Properties in Silicon Carbide Matrix Composites
Effect of Anisotropy of Reduced Graphene Oxide on Thermal and Electrical Properties in Silicon Carbide Matrix Composites Open
Reduced graphene oxide, due to its structure, exhibits anisotropic properties, which are particularly evident in electrical and thermal conductivity. This study focuses on examining the influence of reduced graphene oxide in silicon carbid…
View article: PLA reinforced with modified chokeberry pomace and beetroot pulp fillers. Effect of oligomeric chain extender on the properties of biocomposites
PLA reinforced with modified chokeberry pomace and beetroot pulp fillers. Effect of oligomeric chain extender on the properties of biocomposites Open
Agri-food waste is an exciting way to use as a polymer filler. It is an ecological option for cutting down the material cost, especially relatively expensive biodegradable plastics. In this paper, lignocellulosic residues of chokeberry pom…
View article: Synthesis of Ti3SiC2 Phases and Consolidation of MAX/SiC Composites—Microstructure and Mechanical Properties
Synthesis of Ti3SiC2 Phases and Consolidation of MAX/SiC Composites—Microstructure and Mechanical Properties Open
The article describes the Ti3SiC2 powder synthesis process. The influence of the molar ratio and two forms of carbon on the phase composition of the obtained powders was investigated. The synthesis was carried out using a spark plasma sint…
View article: Novel Alumina Matrix Composites Reinforced with MAX Phases—Microstructure Analysis and Mechanical Properties
Novel Alumina Matrix Composites Reinforced with MAX Phases—Microstructure Analysis and Mechanical Properties Open
This article describes the manufacturing of alumina composites with the addition of titanium aluminum carbide Ti3AlC2, known as MAX phases. The composites were obtained by the powder metallurgy technique with three types of mill (horizonta…
View article: Modelling and Characterisation of Residual Stress of SiC-Ti3C2Tx MXene Composites Sintered via Spark Plasma Sintering Method
Modelling and Characterisation of Residual Stress of SiC-Ti3C2Tx MXene Composites Sintered via Spark Plasma Sintering Method Open
This article presents an attempt to determine the effect of the MXene phase addition and its decomposition during sintering with the use of the spark plasma sintering method on mechanical properties and residual stress of silicon carbide b…
View article: Investigation of MXenes Oxidation Process during SPS Method Annealing
Investigation of MXenes Oxidation Process during SPS Method Annealing Open
This paper discusses the effects of the environment and temperature of the Ti3C2 (MXene) oxidation process. The MXene powders were annealed at temperatures of 1000, 1200, 1400, 1600, and 1800 °C in argon and vacuum using a Spark Plasma Sin…
View article: Influence of Ti3C2Tx MXene and Surface-Modified Ti3C2Tx MXene Addition on Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Silicon Carbide Composites Sintered via Spark Plasma Sintering Method
Influence of Ti3C2Tx MXene and Surface-Modified Ti3C2Tx MXene Addition on Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Silicon Carbide Composites Sintered via Spark Plasma Sintering Method Open
This article presents new findings related to the problem of the introduction of MXene phases into the silicon carbide matrix. The addition of MXene phases, as shown by the latest research, can significantly improve the mechanical properti…
View article: Silicon carbide nanocomposites reinforced with disordered graphitic carbon formed in situ through oxidation of Ti3C2 MXene during sintering
Silicon carbide nanocomposites reinforced with disordered graphitic carbon formed in situ through oxidation of Ti3C2 MXene during sintering Open
This article describes the manufacturing of silicon carbide composites with the addition of quasi-two-dimensional titanium carbide Ti 3 C 2 , known as MXene. The composites were obtained by the powder metallurgy technique, consolidated wit…
View article: Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Alumina Composites with Addition of Structurally Modified 2D Ti3C2 (MXene) Phase
Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Alumina Composites with Addition of Structurally Modified 2D Ti3C2 (MXene) Phase Open
This study presents new findings related to the incorporation of MXene phases into ceramic. Aluminium oxide and synthesised Ti3C2 were utilised as starting materials. Knowing the tendency of MXenes to oxidation and degradation, particularl…
View article: Influence of MXene (Ti3C2) Phase Addition on the Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Silicon Nitride Ceramics
Influence of MXene (Ti3C2) Phase Addition on the Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Silicon Nitride Ceramics Open
This paper discusses the influence of Ti3C2 (MXene) addition on silicon nitride and its impact on the microstructure and mechanical properties of the latter. Composites were prepared through powder processing and sintered using the spark p…
View article: Thermal properties of multilayer graphene and hBN reinforced copper matrix composites
Thermal properties of multilayer graphene and hBN reinforced copper matrix composites Open
The unique properties of graphene make it a very attractive application, although there are still no commercial products in which graphene would play a key role. Good thermal conductivity is undoubtedly one of the attributes which can be e…
View article: Closed Die Upsetting of Aluminum Matrix Composites Reinforced with Molybdenum Disulfide Nanocrystals and Multilayer Graphene, Implemented using the SPS Process—Microstructure Evolution
Closed Die Upsetting of Aluminum Matrix Composites Reinforced with Molybdenum Disulfide Nanocrystals and Multilayer Graphene, Implemented using the SPS Process—Microstructure Evolution Open
New methods for producing composite materials such as SPS (Spark Plasma Sintering) are becoming more and more popular due to the ease of implementation in industrial conditions and the versatility of the materials used for processing. In o…
View article: Tribological Properties of Aluminium Alloy Composites Reinforced with Multi-Layer Graphene—The Influence of Spark Plasma Texturing Process
Tribological Properties of Aluminium Alloy Composites Reinforced with Multi-Layer Graphene—The Influence of Spark Plasma Texturing Process Open
Self-lubricating composites are designed to obtain materials that reduce energy consumption, improve heat dissipation between moving bodies, and eliminate the need for external lubricants. The use of a solid lubricant in bulk composite mat…