This work illustrates the effect of thermal mechanical processing parameters on the microstructure and mechanical properties of the Ti-22Al-25Nb alloy prepared by reactive sintering with element powders, consisting of O, B2 and Ti3Al phases. Tensile...
The forging of sintered aluminum powder metallurgy alloys is currently viewed as a promising industrial technology for the manufacture of complex engineered products. The powder metallurgy process facilitates the use of admixed ceramic particles to p...
Poly (lactic acid) (PLA) and poly (butylene succinate) (PBS) based films containing two different plasticizers [Acetyl Tributyl Citrate (ATBC) and isosorbide diester (ISE)] at three different contents (15 wt %, 20 wt % and 30 wt %) were produced by e...
Hot-rolled AZ31 (Mg-2.57Al-0.84Zn-0.32Mn, in mass percentage) magnesium alloy is subjected to friction stir processing in air (normal friction stir processing, NFSP) and under water (submerged friction stir processing, SFSP). Thermal history of the t...
Aluminum AA7075, graphene nanoplates (GNP), boron nitride (BN), and vanadium carbide (VC) are used to fabricate hybrid nanocomposite matrices. BN and VC serve as secondary reinforcement particles in the fabrication of hybrid composites, with graphene...
The pressure-induced-flow (PIF) processing can effectively prepare high-performance polymer materials. This paper studies the influence of pressure-induced-flow processing on the morphology, thermodynamic and mechanical properties of polypropylene (P...
Mechanical recycling of post-consumer poly(ethylene terephthalate)/high-density polyethylene (PET/HDPE) streams is limited by immiscibility and processing-sensitive behavior. A nominal 30 wt% PET/70 wt% HDPE blend was evaluated using a 2 × 3 fa...
The thermal fatigue behavior of multicomponent Al-7Si-0.3Mg alloys in four different treatment states at typical temperature amplitudes 20 °C→350 °C was studied. The morphology of the second phase particles and crack propagation, and dis...
Enhanced or engineered geothermal systems (EGSs), or non-hydrothermal resources, are highly notable among sustainable energy resources because of their abundance and cleanness. The EGS concept has received worldwide attention and undergone intensive...
Laser processing of heterogeneous composites requires a clear understanding of coupled thermal and mechanical responses to ensure structural integrity and patterning precision. In this study, a thermal–mechanical coupling model based on the fin...
The aim of this study is to investigate the influence of Mo on the microstructure and mechanical properties of railway frog steel. To address the challenges of a coarse microstructure and alloy element segregation caused by the current casting method...
This work explores the influence of two preparation methods, solvent casting and melt mixing, on the structure–property relationships of poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA) composites reinforced with char derived from different waste feedstocks. Three ty...
The continuous generation of agricultural, industrial, and urban waste necessitates effective waste management strategies. One promising approach is incorporating these residues as fillers in polymer composites. This study investigated the influence...
The present work aims to study the effect of glycerol as a replacement for mineral oils in natural rubber (NR) composites to obtain suitable properties via cure characteristics, mechanical properties, and thermal stability. Glycerol was used at a 5 p...
Biocomposites based on poly(lactic acid) (PLA) and biochar (BC) particles derived from spent ground coffee were prepared using two different processing routes, namely melt mixing and solvent casting. The formulated biocomposites were characterized th...
Over the last few decades, processing and compatibility have become challenging and interesting investigation areas of polymer matrix nanocomposites. This study investigated the addition of maleic anhydride (MAH) at different ratios with graphene nan...
Recent years have observed a significant increase in the use of degradable materials in medicine due to their minimal impact on the patient and broad range of applicability. The biodegradable polymer Polydioxanone (PDO) provides a good example of the...
This study examines the effects of 2 wt% orotic acid (OA) nucleation and injection molding conditions on the crystallization behavior and thermo-mechanical performance of polylactic acid (PLA). Differential scanning calorimetry and X-ray diffraction...
The aim of this study was the valorization of brewer’s yeast waste as a low-cost, biodegradable filler for polylactide (PLA) and the evaluation of the effect of yeast biomass on the processing, mechanical, thermal properties, and biodegradation...
The main aim of this study was to investigate the effect of basalt fiber (BF) reinforcement in wood–plastic composites (WPCs). Basalt/wood hybrid composites based on polypropylene (PP) were prepared with different percentages of the reinforceme...
The non-degradable polymers used in daily and commercial application are generally inexpensive; however, their excessive use leads to extensive environmental damage. In light of this, the demand for bio-derived, biocompatible, and biodegradable polym...
The goal of this study is to find out how some properties of wood–polymer nanocomposites are affected by the processing technology, the nanomaterials, and the ratio of coupling agents. To achieve this objective, the extruded and dry blended sam...
Digital light processing (DLP) techniques are widely employed in various engineering and design fields, particularly additive manufacturing. Acrylate resins utilized in DLP processes are well known for their versatility, which enables the production...
Polymer nanocomposites have been of great interest to packaging, energy, molding, and transportation industries due to several favorable properties including a higher resistance to stress and cracking even under flexed conditions, and also a chemical...
This studied aimed at improving the mechanical properties for a new biopolymer feedstock using laser-sintering technology, especially when its laser-sintered parts are intended to be applied in the industrial and medical fields. Process parameter opt...
We investigate 3D-printed composite materials composed of a photosensitive polylactic acid (PLA) resin blended with 10% starch and fabricated by Digital Light Processing. We synthesize the 3D-printed composites by incorporating a post-processing stag...
High-temperature processes, such as packaging and annealing, are challenges for Radio-Frequency Micro-Electro-Mechanical-Systems (RF MEMS) structures, which could lead to device failure. Coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) mismatch and the materia...
The assessment of the extent of degradation of polymer molecules during processing via conventional (e.g., extrusion and injection molding) and emerging (e.g., additive manufacturing; AM) techniques is important for both the final polymer material pe...
This paper is focused on improving material formability in hybrid wire-arc additive manufacturing comprising metal forming stages to produce small-to-medium batches of customized parts. The methodology involves fabricating wire arc additive manufactu...
During many manufacturing processes for surface treatment of steel components heat will be exchanged between the environment and the workpiece. The heat exchange commonly leads to temperature gradients within the surface near area of the workpiece, w...
In this study, thermo-mechanical simulation was conducted to predict thermal and stress behavior in Selective Laser Melting (SLM). Temperature-dependent material properties for processed material 304L stainless steel were incorporated into the model...
On an industrial scale, it is a challenge to achieve cellulose based nanocomposites due to dispersion issues and high process temperatures sensitivity. The current study describes methods to develop mechanically strong and thermally stable polyamide...
Rock failure generally leads to serious consequences, and it is significant to obtain the precursor information prior to failure using associated techniques. Thus, it is essential to acquire and probe the relevant precursor information. In this study...
The present research investigates the possibility to create a silt-waste reinforced composite through a NaOH-activated, metakaolin-based geopolymerization process. In this regard, we used thermal exo–endo analysis, X-ray diffraction (XRD), and oedome...
This work has a two-fold objective. First, it attempts to present the excellent efficiency of a maleated interfacial agent (obtained by the authors by using atactic polypropylene industrial waste) when used as interfacial additive in polypropylene/sh...
With the goal of improving processability of imide oligomers and achieving of high temperature carbon fiber composite, a series of Thermosetting Matrix Resin solutions (TMR) were prepared by polycondensation of aromatic diamine (3,4′-oxybisbenz...
The simplest, most cost-efficient, and most widespread Additive Manufacturing (AM) technology is Extrusion Additive Manufacturing (EAM). Usually, EAM is performed with filament feedstock, but using pellets instead of filaments yields many benefits, i...
This study investigates the combined effects of build planes and heat treatments on the micro- and nanoscale mechanical properties of additively manufactured AlSi10Mg alloy. The hardness and elastic modulus were examined across two principal planes,...
Eco-friendly biocomposites were prepared from poly(lactic acid) (PLA) plasticized with polyethylene glycol (PEG) and reinforced with Moroccan sugarcane bagasse fibers at 5, 10 and 15 wt%. The aim was to enhance PLA ductility through PEG incorporation...
The production of basalt fiber-reinforced polymer (BFRP) core rods for composite cross-arms in power transmission lines currently suffers from high defect rates—including internal porosity, surface cracking, under-curing, and thermal yellowing....
The hydrologic and thermal states of foundation soils have an important influence on subgrade stability in degrading permafrost regions. However, thawing settlement remains a problem in the permafrost regions of Northeast China, because there are few...
Additive manufacturing technologies are being increasingly adopted in the manufacturing industries due to their capabilities in producing complex geometries without the need for special tools. Material extrusion (MEX-TRB/P) is a popular additive manu...
Comminution is the most energy-intensive stage of mineral processing, and microwave-assisted comminution (MAC) can reduce grinding energy by selectively heating microwave-absorbing minerals within transparent gangue, generating thermal microcracks th...
This work focused on the development of eco-friendly bio-composites based on polylactic acid (PLA) and sugarcane bagasse (SCB) as a natural fiber from Moroccan vegetable waste. First, the fiber surface was treated with an alkaline solution to remove...
Nanocomposite laminates containing carbon fibers, epoxy, and multiwalled carbon nanotubes were fabricated using a vacuum bag process. Ecofriendly ionic liquid (5 wt%)-treated multiwalled carbon nanotubes (pristine and nickel-coated) were added to the...
The study investigates the effect of the content and size of wheat bran grains on selected properties of a lignocellulosic biocomposite on a polyethylene matrix. The biocomposite samples were made by injection method of low-density polyethylene with...
This work aims to provide an extensive evaluation on the use of polylactic acid (PLA) as a green, biodegradable thermal insulation material. The PLA was processed by melt extrusion followed by compression molding and then subjected to different annea...
The need for ending plastic waste and creating a circular economy has prompted significant interest in developing a new family of composite materials through recycling and recovery of waste resources (including bio-sourced materials). In this work, a...
Polylactic acid (PLA) composite serve as widely used filaments in fused deposition modeling (FDM) 3D printing. This study investigates the enhancement of PLA composite’s comprehensive mechanical properties and thermal stability through the inco...
The recyclability of pots made entirely from brewer’s grains (BSGs) and poly(butylene succinate) (PBS) at a PBS/BSG weight ratio of 70:30, hereafter referred to as MIXr, was evaluated. The resulting pots exhibited tensile strength at break comp...
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