Efficient design and management of water distribution networks is critical for conservation of water resources and minimization of both energy requirements and maintenance costs. Several computational routines have been proposed for the optimization...
Plexcitonic systems based on metal nanostructures and molecular J-aggregates offer an excellent opportunity to explore the intriguing interplay between plasmonic excitations and excitons, offering unique insights into light–matter interactions...
This work presents the development of a J-integral estimation procedure for deep and shallow cracked bend specimens based upon plastic ηpl factors for a butt weld made in an S690 QL high strength low alloyed steel. Experimental procedures include...
In some Generation IV reactor configurations, embrittlement of the liquid metal can manifest in various forms, and this behaviour strongly depends on the specific solid–liquid couple. For the ALFRED demonstrator, which will be built at the RATE...
Iron (Fe) is a micronutrient that can be toxic at elevated concentrations, prompting its significance in frequent environmental monitoring. Typically analyzed using methods such as FAAS, ICP-OES and ICP-MS, the challenge of expensive instrumentation...
Brake pad testing has attracted increasing scientific attention in recent years, particularly in focus of the upcoming EURO 7 regulation, which will introduce for the first time limits on PM10 emissions from tires and brakes. This study aims to compa...
The unique microstructure of the alloy AlSi10Mg produced by the laser-based powder bed fusion of metals (PBF-LB/M) provides high-strength and high-strain-hardening capabilities of the material. The microstructure and mechanical properties of 3D-print...
Terminal 2′-deoxynucleotidyl transferase (TdT) is a unique enzyme capable of catalysing template-independent elongation of DNA 3′ ends during V(D)J recombination. The mechanism controlling the enzyme’s substrate specificity, which i...
The recently discovered Cu46Zr33.5Hf13.5Al7 (at.%) bulk metallic glass (BMG) presents the highest glass-forming ability (GFA) among all known copper-based alloys, with a record-breaking critical casting thickness (or diameter) of 28.5 mm. At present,...
NSGA-II is, by far, the most popular metaheuristic that has been adopted for solving multi-objective optimization problems. However, its most common usage, particularly when dealing with continuous problems, is circumscribed to a standard algorithmic...
The quadratic variants of the generalized midpoint rule and return map algorithm for the J2 von Mises metal plasticity model are examined for the accuracy of deviatoric stress integration of the constitutive equation. The accuracy of stress integrati...
Salicornia species are halophyte plants that are an important source for food, pharmacy, and bioenergy. They can be consumed as a leafy vegetable, but they can accumulate heavy metals that carry a health risk when knowledge of how each species behave...
In this study, numerical and experimental research of residual stresses was carried out on an I-profile structure model and welded by using the Metal-cored Arc Welding (MCAW) technique. The numerical research was carried out by sequential simulation,...
This study investigated the effects of a thin aluminum oxynitride (AlOxNy) gate insulator on the electrical characteristics of AlGaN/GaN-on-SiC metal-insulator-semiconductor high electron mobility transistors (MIS-HEMTs). The fabricated AlGaN/GaN-on-...
In the current work, the microstructural evolution and CO2 sensing performance of tungsten trioxide (WO3) thin films synthesized by reactive DC magnetron sputtering are investigated. Three specific thicknesses of 42, 66, and 131 nm were obtained and...
A possibility of the intramolecular ferromagnetic (FM) interaction in pyrazole-bridged dinuclear Mn(II), Fe(II), Co(II), and Ni(II) complexes is examined by density functional theory (DFT) calculations. When azide is used for additional bridging liga...
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The divalent metal transporter DMT1 (SLC11A2) is implicated in diverse human pathologies including cancers, inflammatory and degenerative diseases. Small molecules targeting this membrane protein are actively searched. Following the identification of...
Arc thermal metal spray coating provides excellent corrosion, erosion and wear resistance to steel substrates. This paper incorporates some results of aluminum coating applied by this method on plain carbon steel. Thereafter, coated panels were expos...
The aim of this paper was to explore the remediation effect and mechanism of Wetland pine (Pinus elliottii), Chinese fir (Cunninghamia lanceolata (Lamb.) Hook), and Alder (Alnus cremastogyne Burkill) on heavy metal contaminated soil in the iron...
The precise placement of antennas is essential to ensure effective coverage, service quality, and network capacity in wireless communications, particularly given the exponential growth of mobile connectivity. The antenna positioning problem (APP) has...
Jatropha curcas has the ability to phytoextract high amounts of heavy metals during its first months just after seeding. Notwithstanding, there is scarce information about metal uptake by adult J. curcas plants. To shed light on this issue, 4-year-ol...
Duplex stainless steel welded metals were underwater local dry prepared on S32101 lean duplex stainless steel trapezoidal groove plates with a self-made drain cover employing Supercore 2205P flux-cored filler wire. Different heat inputs were employed...
Selective laser melting technology is one of the metal additive manufacturing technologies that can convert metal powder to complex parts without the assembly process. This study aims to optimize the volumetric laser energy density for printing 3D me...
The thick plate narrow gap welding of 25Cr2NiMo1V rotor steel is achieved by metal active gas arc welding, in which the weld gap was 18.04–19.9 mm. After welding, the weldment was heat treated at 580 °C (20 h). The impact and tensile properties in th...
The crack tip strain and stress condition are one of the main factors affecting stress corrosion cracking (SCC) behaviors in the dissimilar metal welded joint of the primary circuit in the pressurized water reactor. The mechanical property mismatch o...
Welding and the behavior of the weldments are important, since welding of high strength low alloy (HSLA) steels is a conventional method for manufacturing industrial parts. This work conducts a comparative investigation of microstructural characteris...
This research paper addresses the issues in evaluating the effectiveness of magnetic-pulse treatment for healing continuity defects in the metal of oil and gas pipelines. A theoretical analysis of the magnetic-pulse action mechanism on continuity def...
Wood–plastic composites (WPCs) are some of the most common modern composite materials for interior and exterior design that combine natural waste wood properties and the molding possibility of a thermoplastic polymer binder. The addition of rei...
The effect of different heat inputs of 1.45 kJ/mm, 1.78 kJ/mm and 2.31 kJ/mm on the microstructure and mechanical properties of deposited metals of the self-developed AWS A5.28 E120C-K4 high strength steel flux-cored wire was studied by optical micro...
In this paper, vacuum annealing has been adopted to introduce atomic cluster micro-regions inside Gd-based metallic microfibers to further explore the effect of the structural changes on the magnetocaloric properties and the mechanism which is system...
Pulsed electric field (PEF) treatment of red wine samples with energies changing from 2.4 to 13.2 kJ to inactivate Saccharomyces cerevisiae, Hansenula anomala, Candida lipolytica, Lactobacillus delbrueckii ssp. bulgaricus, and Escherichia coli O157:H...
The development of high-efficiency multi-wire submerged arc welding technology in bridge engineering has been limited due to the high mechanical performance standards required. In this paper, weld metal was obtained by welding at three different high...
In this work, we have characterized the frame bundle
The recovery of valuable metals from spent lithium-ion batteries is beneficial to protect the environment and avoid resource depletion. Based on the synergistic effect of the reducing ability of oxalic acid and the acidic strength of sulfuric acid, t...
In the narrow-gap multi-layer welding of thick Ti-6Al-4V titanium alloy sheets, reducing the number of filling layers can effectively improve the welding efficiency and reduce the possibility of interlayer defects. In order to explore the changes in...
Zero-valent copper and silver metals (Ms) nanoparticles (NPs) supported on carboxymethylcellulose (CMC) were synthesized for treating Enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli fimbriae 4 (ETEC:F4), a major cause of diarrhea in post-weaned pigs. The antibacter...
This paper describes the synthesis, crystal structure, and NH3 sorption properties of Mg1-xMnx(NH3)6Cl2 (x = 0–1) mixed metal halide ammines, with reversible NH3 storage capacity in the temperature range 20–350 °C. The stoichiometry (...
As the fourth-largest industry waste residue, after iron slag, steel slag, and red mud, in China, the comprehensive utilization of nickel slag is imminent. Coal-based reduction combined with magnetic separation was considered an efficient method to e...
High-strength low alloy (HSLA) S500MC steel is widely used for chassis components, structural parts, and pressure vessels. In this study, the effects of heat input during automatic gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) on microstructure and mechanical prop...
The nuclear and petrochemical industries often require multi-metal parts that are corrosion-resistant, heat-resistant, and possess high strength to enhance equipment safety and reduce downtime. Additive manufacturing technology enables the rapid and...
Heavy metal ion pollution is a serious threat for aquatic and terrestrial living beings. Adsorption is a facile process to encounter heavy metal pollution. Various types of adsorbents have been developed and used for environmental remediation. Activa...
The large amount of boron-bearing iron tailings in China is a resource for metals that needs to be more completely and efficiently utilized. In this evaluation, the ammonium sulfate roasting process was used to make a controllable phase transformatio...
The occurrence of the welding heat-affected zone in Q420C steel may lead to a reduction in the toughness of the welded joint and disruption of high strength-toughness combination of Q420C. This study investigates the microstructure and mechanical pro...
The glass fiber-reinforced metal laminates (GLARE) cannot be used to form complex laminate structures in the aerospace industry, because there is substantial variation in the plasticity of the heterogeneous materials. Hence, a compound process for co...
This work presents a comparative study of five rare earth compounds—Erbium nitrate pentahydrate lll (Er), Neodymium nitrate pentahydrate (Nd), Samarium III Nitrate Hexahydrate (Sm), Yterbium III Chloride Hexahydrate (Yb) and Praseodymium nitrat...
This study systematically investigates the influence mechanism of the element Cr on the mechanical properties of the heat-affected zone in pipeline steels for supercritical CO2 transportation. Microstructural evolution in the heat affected-zone was c...
The rusting of metals brings huge losses to the industry every year, and post-treatment of rusted metals to restore their properties to the initial state is a hot topic of current research. In particular, 20 steel, which is widely used in various str...
Despite the great interest in thermochemical processes for converting plastic waste into chemical feedstocks or fuels, their kinetics are still a less studied topic, especially under reductive conditions. In the present work, non-isothermal thermogra...
Under moderate acidic conditions, the cationic (+3) complexes ions tris(1,10-phenanthroline)cobalt(III), [Co(phen)3]3+, and hexamminecobalt(III), [Co(NH3)6]3+, efficiently promote the self-assembling process of the diacid 5,10,15,20-tetrakis(4-sulfon...
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