2024 November - 130 articles
With the increasing demand for renewable energy and sustainable technologies, lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) have become crucial energy storage components. Despite the promising properties of the high capacity and stability of TiO2, its large-scale app...
In this study, the influence of silicon carbide on an aluminum alloy’s yield tensile strength, ultimate tensile strength, compressive strength, tensile toughness and impact toughness were investigated. Meanwhile, the aluminum alloy specimens we...
The pulsed current electrodeposition method was employed for the first time to achieve tungsten coating with a thickness of 433.72 μm on a CuCrZr alloy from Na2WO4-WO3-KCl-NaF molten salt. The microstructure of the coating was observed and the coa...
This paper investigates the interface debonding behavior of graphene (G) on a calcium silicate hydrate (C-S-H) substrate using molecular dynamics (MD) simulations. The effect of interfacial water content on the debonding behavior of graphene on cemen...
In recent years, Golden Hard Anodizing (G.H.A.®) has been developed as a variant of the traditional hard anodizing process with the addition of Ag+ ions in the nanoporous structure. The tribological properties of this innovative surface treatment...
The waterborne epoxy resin (WER) colored antiskid thin layer has been widely used in asphalt pavement to improve driving safety. The tectonic depth determines the antiskid performance of aparticle antiskid type thin layer. The spalling of aggregate f...
Aloe vera is well known for its biological properties as a bioflavonoid anti-inflammatory and antibacterial agent. It has been used frequently in the food sector as a food coating due to its hygroscopic properties and as an ingredient in the lucrativ...
As an important component of LIBs, the electrode material plays a crucial role in determining the lithium (Li) storage performance in LIBs. In this study, MoS2 nano-flowers were synthesized using a one-pot hydrothermal method. The resulting MoS2 nano...
As an important part of traditional Chinese architecture, Fuzhou’s ancient houses have unique cultural and historical value. However, over time, environmental factors such as efflorescence and plant growth have caused surface damage to their gr...
This study investigates the optical properties of yttrium ferrite thin films fabricated via pulse laser deposition. Yttrium orthoferrite, a ferrimagnetic material known for its potential applications in spintronics and photonics, was deposited on sin...
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Zirconia implants are recognized for their excellent biocompatibility, aesthetics, and favorable mechanical properties. However, the effects of zirconia surfaces on osteogenesis, particularly in the presence of macrophages, are still not well underst...
During the solidification process of the alloy, the temperature lies in the range between the solid-phase line and the liquidus. Dendrite growth exhibits high sensitivity to even slight fluctuations in temperature, thereby significantly influencing t...
Background: Monobond Etch & Prime (MEP; Ivoclar) has a material-dependent effect on dental ceramics. This study evaluated the impact of MEP application time on the resin–ceramic shear bond strength (SBS) of lithium disilicate (LD) and advan...
Magnetic fields influence the deposition process and its current efficiency. They have a remarkable influence on thin films’ surface characteristics and catalytic properties. Here, we study the correlation between the magnetic flux density and...
Currently, oxidation of SiCf/SiC composites in harsh environments such as high temperatures has become a key challenge for their application in high-temperature structural wave-absorbing materials. In this study, borosilicate glass (BSZ) coatings wer...
In the high-speed milling of titanium alloys, the combined application of surface texture and coatings can significantly enhance the performance of cemented carbide tools. Investigating the synergistic effect of surface texture and AlSiTiN coating on...
As the demand for high-frequency and high-power electronic devices has increased, gallium nitride (GaN), particularly in the context of high-electron mobility transistors (HEMTs), has attracted considerable attention. However, the ‘self-heating...
Rolling resistance is a critical factor that influences vehicle energy consumption, emissions, and overall performance. It directly impacts fuel efficiency, tire longevity, and driving dynamics. Traditional rolling resistance tests are conducted on s...
Marine biofouling presents numerous challenges, including increased drag, reduced efficiency, and ecological imbalance. This review presents an overview of recent advances in antifouling coatings. First, essential preparation techniques such as cold...
Postsurgical infections are an important cause of implant failure, and biomaterials such as Chitosan can be used as an antimicrobial coating to address this important problem. Characterization of silver distribution was performed by several methods,...
In this study, we used the depth-sensing indentation technique to determine the cracking resistance of different PVD hard coatings deposited on tool steel substrates. By comparison, with the load–displacement curves, measured at the sites of ca...
The progress of research on the preparation of polyetheretherketone (PEEK) coatings is systematically described with emphasis on the three coating preparation methods of thermal spraying, electrophoretic deposition, and melt extrusion coating, and th...
Health care workers performing radiography on patients in hospitals typically wear aprons for radiation protection. Protective properties are achieved through a combination of shielding materials and polymers. Various shielding materials are mixed wi...
With the emergence of 3D stacked semiconductor products, such as high-bandwidth memory, bonding-interface reliability cannot be overemphasized. The condition of the surface interface before bonding is important and can substantially affect product re...
The 3–5 μm mid-infrared band is the atmospheric window band, where there are absorption peaks of many molecules. It plays an important role in trace gas detection, directional infrared countermeasures, biomedicine, and free-space optical com...
Fatigue crack growth behavior of additively manufactured Ti metal matrix composite with TiB particles at room temperature was studied using a compact tension specimen and at the stress ratio of 0.1 (R = 0.1). The composite studied in this work was ma...
This manuscript presents the influence of manufacturing process parameters (peak current density, frequency, process time) on the micromechanical and sclerometric properties of oxide coatings. These parameters were selected based on Hartley’s e...
Myoglobin (Mb) is easily oxidized, which causes the discoloration of meat. In addition, various microorganisms are responsible for meat spoilage. Chitosan and lycopene can be used to protect the color and extend the shelf life of meat. In this study,...
The microstructure of aluminum thin films, including the grain morphology and surface roughness, are key parameters for improving the thermal or electrical properties and optical reflectance of films. The first step in optimizing these parameters is...
As a main apparatus, the oxygen lance is used to deliver the oxygen element and transfer kinetic energy into the molten bath in the steelmaking process. However, the Laval nozzle exit would be gradually worn out during the service life, which suppres...
This study aimed to optimize the pelleting and coating process for red clover seeds, addressing the issue of low pelleting success rates. Through theoretical analysis and experimental research, coating pan fill rate, powder supply quantity, and pelle...
Yttrium oxyfluoride (YOF) coatings with different oxygen content were prepared using atmospheric plasma spraying (APS) technology. The etching resistance of the coatings in HBr/O2 plasma was investigated. Shifts in diffraction peaks of the X-ray diff...
We investigate the effect of three different harmonically varying loads as a function of the friction coefficient on energy loss in a three-dimensional discrete uncoupled frictional contact problem. Three loading cases include (1) a normal force is c...
The optical characterization of non-absorbing, homogeneous, isotropic polymer-like thin films with correlated, differently rough boundaries is essential in optimizing their performance in various applications. A central aim of this study is to derive...
The presence of harmful oxidizing gases accelerates the oxidation of cellulose fibers in paper, resulting in reduced strength and fading ink. Therefore, the development of highly sensitive NO2 gas sensors for monitoring and protecting books holds sig...
Diverse domain patterns significantly influence the nonlinear electromechanical behaviors of ferroelectric nanomaterials, with polarization switching under strong electric fields being inherently a frequency-dependent phenomenon. Nevertheless, resear...
Asphalt pavement often experiences structural failure due to repeated vehicle loading. The discrete element method (DEM) model was established based on the semicircle bending test (SCB) to investigate the fracture damage mechanism of emulsified aspha...
Seamless gas cylinders for diving exhibit excellent low-temperature impact performance, lightweight characteristics, and good corrosion resistance, making them widely applicable in underwater activities. However, during use, the peeling of paint or c...
Zirconium nitrides films were synthesized on Ti6Al4V substrates at a bias voltage of −50 V, −80 V, −110 V and −150 V by the direct current (DC) reactive magnetron sputtering technique. The as-deposited coatings were characteri...
In recent years, the issue of increasing the wear resistance of the working bodies of agricultural machinery designed for cutting and breaking the soil has received special attention. The surface layers of working bodies of agricultural machinery dur...
Biomass material serves as one of the most advantageous carbon sources for the synthesis of carbon dots (CDs) due to its abundant availability, cost-effectiveness, and environmental sustainability. Biomass-derived carbon dots (B-CDs), which are new z...
Oracle bones are artifacts of great significance and value in the study of Chinese history and culture. Because of soil and bacterial erosion, bones become fragile, and the inscriptions on the surface become blurred, resulting in the loss of historic...
A series of chemical elements from the chemical composition of the packs of liquid food products migrate inside them or they combine with other chemical elements existing in the food, resulting in chemical compounds that worsen the quality of the foo...
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To improve the service life of continuous casting crystallizer, the NiCo-ZrB2 coating was prepared using nanocomposite plating technology. Uniformly dispersed nano-ZrB2 particles significantly enhanced the hardness and wear resistance of the coating....
In recent years, yttrium oxide coatings prepared by atmospheric plasma spraying (APS) have been employed extensively in semiconductor processing equipment. Meanwhile, defects in yttrium oxide coating, such as unmelted particles and pores, reduce the...
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, efforts in the field of surface decontamination have been redoubled. Finding innovative self-cleaning devices has become a challenge, and several solutions have been proposed in the market in recent years. In this work, a...
In order to obtain electronic contacts with good performance, Au-Cu alloy coatings with different gold contents were prepared on copper substrates by direct current electrodeposition and were tested against electrochemical corrosion and arc corrosion...
Taking advantage of its high-temperature resistance and elongation properties, conductive-coated polyetheretherketone (PEEK) filament yarn can be used as a textile-based electroconductive functional element, in particular as a strain sensor. This stu...
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