328 Results Found

High safety gel polymer electrolyte (GPE) is used in lithium metal solid state batteries, which has the advantages of high energy density, wide temperature range, high safety, and is considered as a subversive new generation battery technology. Howev...

In this paper, a two-dimensional semi-analytical method is developed for the mechanical behavior analysis of multilayered solids subjected to surface contact loading, which is indispensable for realizing an optimized tribological performance from the...

In this work, a novel solid rotor induction motor with toroidal winding (N-TWSRIM) is proposed and its structure and main structural parameters are given. The operating principle is analyzed in accordance with the movement of the armature magnetic fi...

The composition of plastic and multilayer packaging waste was assessed in the mixed municipal solid waste (MSW) streams of the Kaunas (Lithuania), Daugavpils (Latvia) and Tallinn (Estonia) municipalities. For the analysis of samples in the mixed MSW...

Microstructure curvature, or buckling, is observed in the micromachining of silicon sensors because of the doping of impurities for realizing certain electrical and mechanical processes. This behavior can be a key source of error in inertial sensors....

The objective of this paper is to manufacture free-standing solid oxide cells (SOCs) through the atmospheric plasma spray process (APS), without the aid of a metallic support nor the need for a post-process heating treatment. A five-layered cell was...

Lithium metal anodes have the potential to break through the theoretical energy density bottleneck of commercial lithium ion batteries. However, the solid-electrolyte interphase (SEI) layer generated from the decomposition of traditional lithium meta...

The food industry is one of the major users of emulsion technology, as many food products exist in an emulsified form, including many dressings, sauces, spreads, dips, creams, and beverages. Recently, there has been an interest in improving the healt...

Developing thin-film sheets made of oxide-based solid electrolytes is essential for fabricating surface-mounted ultracompact multilayer oxide solid-state batteries. To this end, solid-electrolyte slurry must be optimized for excellent dispersibility....

A simple lattice model has been used to study the formation of multilayer films by fluids with orientation-dependent interactions on solid surfaces. The particles, composed of two halves (A and B) were allowed to take on one of six different orientat...

In this article, we are interested in studying and analyzing the heat conduction phenomenon in a multi-layered solid. We consider the physical assumptions that the dual-phase-lag model governs the heat flow on each solid layer. We introduce a one-dim...

In this study, Cu/Ni and Cu/Al multilayers, with individual layer thickness varying from 25 nm to 200 nm, and co-sputtered Cu-Ni and Cu-Al single layer films were deposited at room temperature via magnetron sputtering and further annealed from 100 &d...

Multilayer ceramic lithium batteries (MLCBs) are regarded as a new type of oxide-based all-solid-state microbattery for integrated circuits and various wearable devices. The chemical compatibility between the solid electrolyte and electrode active ma...

Samarium-doped ceria (SDC) is considered as an alternative electrolyte material for intermediate-temperature solid oxide fuel cells (IT-SOFCs) because its conductivity is higher than that of commonly used yttria-stabilized zirconia (YSZ). The paper c...

In the present article, electrodes containing a composite of platinum on top of a plasma-oxidized multi-layer graphene film are investigated as model electrodes that combine an exceptional high platinum utilization with high electrode stability. Grap...

The prevailing method for handling municipal solid waste (MSW) is incineration, a critical process that demands safe, stable, and eco-conscious operation. While grate-typed furnaces offer operational flexibility, they often generate pollution during...

This study examines the effects of natural organic matter (NOM) and dissolved solids on fluoride (F⁻) retention in polyelectrolyte multilayer-based hollow-fiber nanofiltration membranes (dNF40). Lab-scale filtration experiments were conducted u...

Estimating groundwater quality parameters through conventional methods is time-consuming through laboratory measurements for megacities. There is a need to develop models that can help decision-makers make policies for sustainable groundwater reserve...

The layer number effect on electric breakdown strength (E_BD) of multi-layer polymer films is investigated using 10-μm polypropylene (PP) films under a dc condition. The layer number, n, of the films during the test is as large as 120. It is observ...

In this study, the anatase–rutile phase fraction of TiO₂, which would play a vital role in the solid-state synthesis of BaTiO₃, was controlled to form a composite phase. The composite TiO₂ was applied to a solid-state synthesis reaction, and th...

X-ray diffraction analysis is essential in studying stacking faults. Most of the techniques used for this purpose are based on theoretical studies. These studies suggest that the observed diffraction patterns are caused by random stacking faults in c...

Turning continues to be the largest segment of the machining industry, which highlights the continued demand for turned parts and the overall improvement of the process. The turning process has seen quite an evolution, from basic lathes using solid t...

This paper presents the stress and displacement fields in a functionally graded material (FGM) caused by a load. The FGM is a graded material of Si₃N₄-based ceramics and is assumed to be of semi-infinite extent. The load is a distributed loading over...

CrN_x/Ag multilayer coatings and a comparative CrN_x single layer were deposited via reactive magnetron sputtering. In multilayer coatings, the thickness of each CrN_x layer was constant at 60 nm, while that of the Ag layer was adjusted from 3 to 10 nm....

Green nanotechnology utilizes the principles of green chemistry to formulate eco-friendly nanocarrier systems to mitigate patients and environment hazards. Raloxifene (RLX) demonstrates poor aqueous solubility (BCS class II) and low bioavailability,...

In order to investigate the effect of the structural layout of multilayered coatings on its mechanical behavior, a three-dimensional elastic field solution is developed for multilayered solids subjected to surface point contact loading, which is conv...

Multilayer coating can be applied on fresh fruit to protect and enhance its shelf life. This study evaluated the application of a multilayer protein and chitosan coating on fresh cherimoya. To determinate the effect of the multilayer coating on the s...

Lipid multilayer gratings are promising optical biosensor elements that are capable of transducing analyte binding events into changes in an optical signal. Unlike solid state transducers, reagents related to molecular recognition and signal amplific...

Using direct seawater electrolysis (DSE) for hydrogen production has garnered increasing scientific attention as a promising pathway toward sustainable energy solutions. Given the complex ionic environment of seawater, researchers have proposed a div...

Boundary conditions of high kinds (fourth and sixth kind) as defined by Carslaw and Jaeger are used in this work to model the thermal behavior of perfect conductors when involved in multi-layer transient heat conduction problems. In detail, two- and...

In this study, we report on phase formation and microstructure evolution in multiscale magnetron sputtered Ru/Al multilayers upon thermal annealing in vacuum at slow heating rates of 10 K/min. By specifically adjusting the microstructure and design o...

MoS₂–Ti coating is a widely used solid lubricant owing to its low friction coefficient. The mechanical and tribological performance of the coating can be further improved via introducing a multilayer structure, which is closely related to the modulat...

Solid particle erosion of gas turbine blades in the aerospace sector results in increased maintenance costs, high pollution, reduced engine efficiency, etc. Gas turbines in aircraft are usually operated at high temperatures. Based on the compressor s...

2D Ti-Fe multilayer preparation has been attracting increased interest due to its ability to form intermetallic compounds between metallic titanium and metallic iron thin layers. In particular, the TiFe compound can absorb hydrogen gas at room temper...

The weight of packaging materials will be increased with advanced innovations, such as multilayer plastic. The consequence of the advanced innovations is challenges in the following reuse activities. This study aimed to investigate the properties of...

This work is devoted to the study of the formation of nanostructured multilayer coatings (TiZr/Nb)N on the surface of an AISI 321 steel substrate depending on the deposition parameters of the Arc-PVD method. The results of the X-ray diffraction analy...

Van der Waals heterostructures with incommensurate contact interfaces show excellent tribological performance, which provides solutions for the development of new solid lubricants. In this paper, a facile electrostatic layer-by-layer self-assembly (L...

Due to the increasing maintenance costs of hydraulic machines related to the damages caused by cavitation erosion and/or erosion of solid particles, as well as in tribological connections, surface protection of these components is very important. Up...

Holey graphene, consisting of graphene sheets with in-plane nanopores, has recently attracted more attention as it expands graphene applications to other fields inaccessible by the pristine graphene. To ensure an effective implementation of holey gra...

Thermoset fibre-reinforced composites are widely used in high-end industries, but a growing demand for more sustainable and recyclable alternatives conveyed the research efforts towards thermoplastics. To expand their usage, new approaches to their m...

The unstable combustion problem in small-sized solid rocket engines with a large aspect ratio is so complicated that its causes remain unclear. In this study, the coupled vibration between the sound field and shell in the engines was proposed as a po...

The strong development of solid-state power sources offers numerous benefits (such as higher operating frequencies and reduced switching times and power losses), but contributes inherently to the extended range of electromagnetic interferences (EMI)....

This work aims to analyze the effects of processing and storage on the volatile compound profile of different meat products enriched in ω-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA). Monolayered (Mo) and multilayered (Mu) microcapsules of fish oil were test...

The behavior of oil droplets at solid surfaces is a key aspect of oil production and environmental protection. In this paper, the mechanisms of attachment and detachment of oil aggregates are studied via molecular dynamics simulations. The influence...

Polyelectrolyte multilayers built via the layer-by-layer (LbL) method has been one of the most promising systems in the field of materials science. Layered structures can be constructed by the adsorption of various polyelectrolyte species onto the su...

In this work, some multilayer coatings (two-layer, four-layer or six-layer) based on pullulan and chitosan for protecting papayas were prepared by the layer-by-layer technique. The papayas were coated by immersion and stored at 25 °C, 50% relativ...

In the paper, a solution of the fractional dual-phase-lag heat conduction problem is presented. The considerations are related to the heat conduction in a multi-layered spherical medium with azimuthal symmetry. The final form of the analytical soluti...

Inkjet printing enables contactless deposition onto fragile substrates for printed energy-storage devices and supports flexible batteries and supercapacitors with reduced material use. This review examines multilayer and interdigital architectures an...

Friction stir additive manufacturing (FSAM) is a promising solid-state technique for fabricating high-strength aluminum alloys, such as Al-7075, which are difficult to process using conventional melting-based additive manufacturing (AM) methods. This...

In order to overcome the various defects caused by the limitations of solid metal as a shielding material, the development of electromagnetic shielding materials with flexibility and excellent mechanical properties is of great significance for the ne...