In this study, graphite particles and short-cut carbon fibers were used to prepare a hybrid-reinforced composite with AZ91 magnesium alloy as the matrix via the powder metallurgy process. The effects of different added phase ratios on microstructure,...
The magnetorheology and dispersion stability of bidisperse magnetic particles (BMP)-based magnetorheological (MR) fluids were improved by applying a novel functional coating composed of gelatin and graphite oxide (GO) to the surfaces of the micron-si...
Previous studies on the safety of gas-cooled high-temperature reactors (HTR) have analyzed the corrosion and oxidation behavior of the primary circuit components under normal and accident conditions. Through the use of graphite components, graphite p...
Copper-graphite composites were prepared by spark plasma sintering (SPS) with copper powder and copper-coated graphite powder. The effect of particle size of raw material powder on the current-carrying friction properties of copper-graphite composite...
Stretchable and flexible graphite films can be effectively applied as functional layers in the progressively increasing field of stretchable and flexible electronics. In this paper, we focus on the feasibility of making stretchable and flexible films...
High-density polyethylene (HDPE) is a widely used polymer known for its excellent mechanical properties and chemical resistance. This study investigated the impact of incorporating varying percentages of nano-graphene particles (NGP) into HDPE on its...
This study investigates the impact of graphite (GR) concentration and particle size on the performance of conductive polymer composites (CPCs) using polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF), polypropylene (PP), and polyethylene terephthalate (PET) as matrix ma...
It is well known that the performance and durability of lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) can be severely impaired by fracture events that originate in stresses due to Li ion diffusion in fast charge–discharge cycles. Existing models of battery dama...
Graphitic carbon nitrides (g-C3N4) are well-known fluorescent nanosheets that are photoactive under the UV–visible light range and could generate reactive oxygen species (ROS) upon appropriate light exposure. Therefore, these materials are gene...
This study examined the impact of hybridization on the mechanical properties of glass–epoxy laminates by incorporating metal oxides and graphite particles into the resin matrix. Basic mechanical tests were conducted, followed by accelerated the...
One of the main barriers to MEC applicability is the bacterial anode. Usually, the bacterial anode contains non-exoelectrogenic bacteria that act as a physical barrier by settling on the anode surface and displacing the exoelectrogenic microorganisms...
The present study explores the possibilities of fabricating a graphite/polyetheretherketone (PEEK) composite coating on a Ti-6Al-4V titanium alloy through duplex treatment consisting of electrophoretic deposition (EPD) and heat treatment. It has been...
The numerical modelling of turbulent combustion of H2–air mixtures with solid graphite particles is a challenging and key issue in many industrial problems including nuclear safety. This study presents a Eulerian–Eulerian model based on the resolutio...
Thanks to the distinctive morphology of graphite particles in its microstructure, compacted graphite iron (CGI) exhibits excellent thermal conductivity together with high strength and durability. CGI is extensively used in many applications, e.g., en...
Structural lubricity is an intriguing tribological concept, where extremely low friction is anticipated, if two surfaces in relative motion do not share the same lattice structure and consequently instabilities originating from interlocking surface p...
This paper presents the results obtained regarding the control by manufacturers of the percentage, shape, and size of the precipitated graphite in the working layer of duplex work-rolls used in hot strip mill finishing stands. This working layer is m...
Copper–graphite composites reinforced with SiO2 particles were fabricated by powder metallurgy technique. Electroless copper plating was introduced to improve the interfacial bonding between SiO2 particles and copper matrix. The microstructure,...
The tribological performance of copper-based powder metallurgical material is much influenced by the interfacial bonding between the components and matrix. By adding Cu-coated or uncoated graphite particles as a lubricant, two types of copper-based p...
Electroconductive cement-based composites are modern materials that are commonly used in many industries such as the construction industry, among others. For example, these materials can be used as sensors for monitoring changes in construction, grou...
The present paper reviews original data obtained by the authors from recent separate publications with additional unpublished data, specifically concerning the specific graphite morphology in Si/SiMo alloyed ductile irons (2.5–5.5% Si, 0.01&nda...
In order to develop long-lifespan batteries, it is of utmost importance to identify the relevant aging mechanisms and their relation to operating conditions. The capacity loss in a lithium-ion battery originates from (i) a loss of active electrode ma...
In order to investigate the effects of the softening point, the addition ratio, and the median particle size (Dv50) of the asphalt on the performance of secondary particles of artificial graphite anode materials prepared by granulation, ten-kilogram...
The key goal of this study was to characterize polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) based composites with the addition of bronze particles and mineral fibers/particles. The addition of individual fillers was as follows: bronze—30–60 wt.%, glass fibers—15–2...
The effect of porosity on the thermal conductivity and the coefficient of thermal expansion of composites obtained by infiltration of Al-12 wt % Si alloy into graphite particulate preforms has been determined. Highly irregular graphite particles were...
Particle and gas flow characteristics are numerically simulated by means of a proposed gas–particle second-order moment two-fluid model with particle kinetic–friction stress model in a bubbling fluidized bed. Anisotropic behaviors of gas&...
This paper aimed to improve the electrochemical activity of a pitch-derived open-pore graphite foam (GF) by an electrochemical coating of reduced graphene oxide (RGO) and platinum particles without significantly affecting its 3D-structure. RGO was sy...
A composite phase change material (PCM) was prepared by incorporating paraffin (PA) with expanded graphite (EG) and nano-metal particles to improve the thermal conductivity and reduce the leakage performance of PA once it melts and, consequently, dev...
Increasing the lifetime of machine elements whose operation involves the development of friction processes and diminishing energy losses by friction can be achieved by using solid lubricants. In this regard, a method applied to improve the friction b...
This article presents preliminary research on the development of a cast iron–ceramic composite for modern braking systems, such as brake discs. The composite matrix is gray cast iron with flake graphite (EN-GJL-150). The reinforcing phase is a...
As coal mining operations extend deeper underground, the importance of refuge chambers as temporary shelters for miners grows given the heightened risk of accidents. The severe geothermal conditions in deep mines present significant challenges to tem...
Highly filled plastics may offer a suitable solution within the production process for bipolar plates. However, the compounding of conductive additives and the homogeneous mixing of the plastic melt, as well as the accurate prediction of the material...
This paper presents the development of novel hybrid composites in the presence of filler particles and manufactured using a proposed new fabrication technique. The hybrid composites were fabricated using a basalt and E-glass woven fabric–reinfo...
Gray cast iron (GJL) is known for its excellent damping property and high thermal conductivity, thanks to its unique lamellar graphite and pearlite structure. In a recent study, laser metal deposition (LMD) was explored as a potential process to enha...
Silver-doped graphite-like carbon (Ag-GLC) coatings were prepared on the surface of aluminum alloy and single-crystal silicon by magnetron sputtering under different deposition parameters. The effects of silver target current and deposition temperatu...
We investigate the reassembly techniques for utilizing fine graphite particles, smaller than 5 µm, as high-efficiency, high-rate anode materials for lithium-ion batteries. Fine graphite particles of two sizes (0.4–1.2 µm and 5 &micr...
Silicon (Si) is considered a promising anode active material to enhance energy density of lithium-ion batteries. Many studies have focused on new structures and the electrochemical performance, but only a few investigated the particulate properties i...
The paper discusses a potential composite produced using the casting method, where the matrix is gray cast iron with flake graphite. The reinforcement is provided by granular carborundum (β-SiC). The article presents model studies aimed at identifyin...
In this work, few-layer graphene materials were produced from Fe-lignin nanocomposites through a molecular cracking and welding (MCW) method. MCW process is a low-cost, scalable technique to fabricate few-layer graphene materials. It involves prepari...
Compacted graphite iron (CGI) is an engineering material with the potential to fill the application gap between flake- and spheroidal-graphite irons thanks to its unique microstructure and competitive price. Despite its wide use and considerable past...
According to the Fire Statistics Yearbook of the National Fire Agency of the Republic of Korea, the total number of fires in 2018 was 42,338, which resulted in 2500 victims and amounted to property damages of approximately 560 billion KRW. The number...
Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) has been recognized as a simple and reliable analytical tool for characterization of industrially manufactured graphene powders. Thermal properties of graphene are dependent on many parameters such as particle size, n...
The effects of Grp (graphite particles) addition and holding time on the microstructure and mechanical properties of the Grp/AZ91D composite were investigated in this work. The results indicated that the distribution of Grp in the matrix was determin...
This study aims to improve the electrical-mechanical performance of traditional epoxy/graphite composites for engineering applications. The improvement in the properties of these composites depended on the incorporation of different sizes of graphite...
The salt flotation of graphite in the presence of lithium nickel manganese cobalt oxide (NMC) was assessed by performing colloidal probe atomic force microscopy (CP-AFM) on sessile gas bubbles and conducting batch flotation tests with model lithium-i...
The quest for efficient catalysts based on abundant elements that can promote the selective CO2 hydrogenation to green methanol still continues. Most of the reported catalysts are based on Cu/ZnO supported in inorganic oxides, with not much progress...
The combination of zinc oxide (ZnO) nanoparticles (NP) and graphite provides a promising approach for applications in the field of anode materials for lithium ion batteries. Here, we report a facile and environmentally friendly method yielding unifor...
The burning of building finishing materials containing chemical substances can lead to the spread of fire with a large number of harmful substances. To prevent this, cellulose, an eco-friendly material that minimizes the generation of harmful substan...
This work focuses on a carbon-based imprinted polymer composite, employed as a molecular recognition and sensing interface in fabricating a disposable electrochemical sensor. The carbon-paste electrode was made of a molecularly imprinted polymer comp...
Carbon nanoparticles tend to form agglomerates with considerable cohesive strength, depending on particle morphology and chemistry, thus presenting different dispersion challenges. The present work studies the dispersion of three types of graphite na...
The large-scale integration of renewable energy systems requires hydrogen storage technologies that can decouple energy production from energy utilization and allow for seasonal storage. Metal hydrides can offer higher volumetric energy density and o...
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