The micro-electromechanical system (MEMS) safety-and-arming (S&A) device has the features of integration and miniaturization, which is one of the important directions of weapon development. Confined by the fabrication process, the silicon-based d...
In this study, a laminated composite damping structure (LCDS) with metal rubber (MR) as matrix and silicone rubber (SR) as reinforcement has been designed. The embedded interlocking structure formed by the multi-material interface of the LCDS can eff...
The role of metal additives in the synthesis of composite materials based on the silicon and carbon-containing materials to create the desired structural and adsorption properties is analyzed. A two-step procedure was applied to obtain a series of na...
This paper focuses on the switching and modulation techniques of terahertz waves, develops VO2 thin-film materials with an SPP structure, and uses terahertz time-domain spectroscopy (THz-TDS) to study the semiconductor–metal phase transition ch...
This study investigates the combustion characteristics of silicon-based time-delay compositions with bismuth(III) oxide (Bi2O3), antimony(III) oxide (Sb2O3), and lead(II,IV) oxide (Pb3O4) to identify formulations with pressure-independent burn rates....
The innovative design of the microstructure of silicon-based composite anodes in Li-ion batteries holds great potential for overcoming inherent limitations, such as the significant volume change experienced by silicon particles. In this study, TiFeSi...
A series of studies was conducted on the functional and structural characteristics of polymer composite materials (PCMs) based on silicone polymers modified with multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) and metallic particles (CuAl or Al). The influenc...
2,2-Bis(3,5-dimethylpyrazol-1-yl)-1,1-diphenylethanol (HL) is a heteroscorpionate ligand capable of coordinating metal ions through two nitrogen atoms and one oxygen atom. We report a base free synthetic route to metal complexes of L and explore the...
Silicon-based materials are considered the most promising next-generation anode materials for lithium-ion batteries due to their high theoretical specific capacity, rich reserves, and advantages of low discharge potential. However, the significant vo...
Silicon is considered as one of the most promising candidates for the next generation negative electrode (negatrode) materials in lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) due to its high theoretical specific capacity, appropriate lithiation potential range, and...
The article presents issues related to melting ductile iron grade EN-GJS-400-15, with different proportions of feedstock (steel scrap and pig iron). The main attention was paid to determining the impact of silicon carbide on the structure and propert...
A new high-temperature method for the deposition of gas-tight silicon carbide protective coatings with low gas permeability has been developed. The free carbon atoms form during the high-temperature pyrolysis of hydrocarbon molecules. In turn, carbon...
Using molecular dynamics (MDs) simulations with Materials Studio 8.0 software, we systematically investigated the adsorption and aggregation behaviors of silicon, tin, and copper atoms on the surface of (7,7) single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs)....
The main motivation behind the presented research was the regeneration of the damaged surface of composite materials. The testing of melting and pad welding of the composite surface by Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) with alternating current (AC) wer...
With the rapid development of the nuclear industry and the aerospace field, it is urgent to develop structural materials that can work in ultra-high temperature environments to replace nickel-based alloys. Mo-Si-B alloys are considered to have the mo...
Aluminium metal matrix composites are widely used in automotive, aerospace, marine, and structural engineering due to their high strength-to-weight ratio and superior mechanical properties. Optimizing friction stir process parameters is critical to e...
Ultrapure composite nanostructures combining semiconductor and metallic elements as a result of ultrafast laser processing are important materials for applications in fields where high chemical purity is a crucial point. Such nanocrystals have alread...
High performance lightweight structures made of metal matrix composites (MMCs) are in demand for application in variety of industries such as aircraft, spacecraft, automobile, marine, sports equipment, etc. However, uniform distribution of the reinfo...
Silicon (Si) shows great potential as an anode material for lithium-ion batteries. However, it experiences significant expansion in volume as it undergoes the charging and discharging cycles, presenting challenges for practical implementation. Nanost...
Industrial waste from the production of metallic silicon and silicon–iron alloys, which includes silica fumes (microsilica), is subject to numerous applications aiming at its reuse in concrete and polymeric composites. Recycling solves the problem of...
Aluminum matrix composites usually contain strengthening particles of refractory compounds (SiC, Al2O3) that do not react with the Al matrix. There is a problem in producing the Al matrix composite with inclusion of metals that can generate intermeta...
The development of novel anode materials for high energy density is required. Alloying Si with other metals is a promising approach to utilize the high capacity of Si. In this work, we optimized the composition of a Si–Ti–Al ternary alloy to achieve...
A nickel-based filler wire, Inconel 82, was applied to weld a high-silicon steel plate with a chemical composition in wt% of 2.6 Si, 0.5 Al and Fe balance. The chemical composition of the heterogeneous weld bead was deviated from that of the conventi...
The development and analysis of the properties of a new material based on UV-curable acrylate monomers with silicon-containing hydroxyapatite and zinc oxide nanoparticles as an antibacterial component and gelatin was carried out. Using this material...
Heavy metal ions in water, cosmetics, and arable land have become a world-wide issue as they cause a variety of diseases and even death to humans and animals when a certain level is exceeded. Therefore, it is necessary to development a new kind of se...
In the present work, we design a laminated composite composed of molybdenum–rhenium alloy and silicon carbide ceramics for use in space reactors as a candidate structural material with neutron spectral shift properties. The influence of the int...
The diabetic foot is characterized by the loss of foot ulcerations and sensitivity. The use of orthopedic orthosis can prevent pathological changes in the diabetic foot. The objective of this study was to characterize materials used for producing ort...
Post silicon solar cell era involves light-absorbing dyes for dye-sensitized solar systems (DSSCs). Therefore, there is great interest in the design of competent organic dyes for DSSCs with high power conversion efficiency (PCE) to bypass some of the...
Surface optical losses represent one of the critical factors limiting the photogenerated current density and power conversion efficiency (PCE) of perovskite solar cells (PSCs). To address this issue, this paper introduces a pyramid/porous composite s...
The handling of rice husk ash (RHA) has been raising environmental concerns, which led to the consideration of incorporating RHA in aluminum metal matrix composite fabrication. Due to the high silicon dioxide content of RHA, it can assist in enhancin...
Aluminum is a widely popular material due to its low cost, low weight, good formability and capability to be machined easily. When a non-metal such as ceramic is added to aluminum alloy, it forms a composite. Metal Matrix Composites (MMCs) are emergi...
In the Czochralski single-crystal silicon manufacturing industry, single-crystal furnaces often experience corrosion from silicon vapor, which reduces their operational lifespan. However, the preparation of metal coatings on the surface of C/C compos...
The effect of boron addition into Fe–28Al–5Si–X (X = -, 2Mo, or 2Ti) on the structure and high-temperature yield stress was investigated. Generally, the alloying of binary Fe3Al-type iron aluminides by silicon significantly improves...
Resistive switching (RS) phenomena are nowadays one of the most studied topics in the area of microelectronics. It can be observed in Metal–Insulator–Metal (MIM) structures that are the basis of resistive switching random-access memories...
Metal matrix composite (MMC) materials are increasingly used in industrial sectors such as energy, structural, aerospace, and automotive. This is due to the improvement of properties by the addition of reinforcements. Thus, it is possible to obtain p...
The objects of the study were converter slags from the Balkhash copper plant in their initial state and after heat treatment. Using mineralogical and X-ray phase analysis, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and electron probe microanalysis (EPMA), i...
Difficult, extreme operating conditions of parabolic antennas under precipitation and sub-zero temperatures require the creation of effective heating systems. The purpose of the research is to develop a multilayer coating containing two metal-ceramic...
This paper describes a strategy for preparing free-standing reduced graphene oxide@Si nanoparticles (rGO@Si NPs) composite membranes. Graphene oxide (GO) was reduced and self-assembled synchronously with nanoparticles of silicon (Si NPs) on a metal s...
The AA2124 aluminium alloy-based metal matrix composites (MMCs) reinforced with the silicon carbide (SiC) were examined under tensile creep at 300 °C. The tests were carried out for the materials of different SiC particle size (3 µm and 0.6 µm) and a...
Composite materials based on diatomite (DT) with the addition of biochar (BC), dolomite (DL), and bentonite (BN) were developed. The effect of chemical modification on the chemical structure of the resulting composites was investigated, and their inf...
A Pd-decorated V2O5/porous silicon (Pd-V2O5/PSi) composite was synthesized via magnetron sputtering for enhanced NO2 gas sensing. The material’s morphology and composition were systematically characterized, and its gas sensing performance was e...
Samarium monosulfide (SmS) is a switchable material, showing a pressure-induced semiconductor to metal transition. As such, it can be used in different applications such as piezoresistive sensors and memory devices. In this work, we present how e-bea...
Metal halide perovskites (MHPs), in particular lead-based perovskites, have earned recognized fame in several fields for their outstanding optoelectronic properties, including direct generation of free charge carriers, optimal ambipolar charge carrie...
In order to reveal the solidification behavior of Cr in the cement clinker mineral phase, 29Si magic-angle spinning nuclear magnetic resonance, X-ray diffraction, and scanning electron microscopy with energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy techniques w...
Biocatalysts based on the methylotrophic yeast Ogataea polymorpha VKM Y-2559 immobilized in polymer-based nanocomposites for the treatment of methanol-containing wastewater were developed. The organosilica composites with different matrix-to-filler r...
“Tube beams” are common lightweight structures, which have domestic and industry applications, and are often subjected to complex multidirectional loads. Therefore, metals with mature manufacturing methods and isotropic properties are com...
This research focuses on a comprehensive exploration of the experimental and mechanical aspects of the electrical discharge machining (EDM) process, specifically targeting the machining characteristics of AA2014/Si3N4/Mg/cenosphere hybrid composites....
The study deals with the investigation of the microstructural constituents of the brazing filler Al-Ag-Cu-Si and the microstructure of brazed aluminum/stainless steel joints. The low liquidus temperature of the Al-Ag-Cu-Si filler of 497 °C allows...
Zr-Cu based thin-film metallic glass (TFMG) has good glass-forming ability and the addition of a third element can create a chaotic system capable of inhibiting the nucleation and growth of crystals. This study focused on TFMGs made with Zr, Cu, and...
Metal-semiconductor Janus-like nanoparticles with the composition tantalum silicide-silicon (TaSi2/Si) were synthesized for the first time by means of an evaporation method utilizing a high-power electron beam. The composition of the synthesized part...
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