Materials engineering topic list of research papers
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A thermosensitive hydrogel carrier for nickel nanoparticles
Abstract Segments of a p(NIPA-co-AMPS) hydrogel synthesized from N-isopropyl acrylamide (NIPA) and 2-acrylamido-2-methyl-1-propane sulfonic acid (AMPS) with N,N′-methylenebis(acrylamide) (BIS) acting as cross-linker stabilized nickel nanoparticles...
2014 / Jianjia Liu, Jie Wang, Yiming Wang, Chang Liu, Miaomiao Jin, et al. -
In(AsN) mid-infrared emission enhanced by rapid thermal annealing
Abstract We report a substantial increase in the quality and photoluminescence (PL) emission efficiency of In(AsN) dilute nitride alloys grown on both p-type InAs and semi-insulting GaAs substrates, in response to rapid thermal annealing. At 4K the...
2014 / M. Kesaria, S. Birindelli, A.V. Velichko, Q.D. Zhuang, A. Patanè, et al. -
Towards Practical Application of Paper based Printed Circuits: Capillarity Effectively Enhances Conductivity of the Thermoplastic Electrically Conductive Adhesives2014 / Haoyi Wu, Sum Wai Chiang, Wei Lin, Cheng Yang, Zhuo Li, et al.
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Accurate depth measurement of small surface-breaking cracks using an ultrasonic array post-processing technique
Abstract In this paper, the half-skip configuration of the Total Focusing Method (TFM) is used to image and size surface-breaking cracks. The TFM is an ultrasonic array post-processing technique which is used to synthetically focus at every image...
2014 / Maria V. Felice, Alexander Velichko, Paul D. Wilcox -
A Diode-like Neutron Mirror for a Cold Neutron Moderator for Use in Neutron Beam Facilities
Abstract We propose a new type of neutron mirror for a cold moderator to provide a bright collimated beam. The neutron mirror has high reflectivity on its front side and is transparent on its back side. It works like a diode at a small glancing...
2014 / M. Hino, T. Oda, Y. Abe, Y. Kawabata -
ITO-free Anode with Plasmonic Silver Nanoparticles for High Efficient Polymer Solar Cells
Abstract In this work we improved the performance of ITO-free polymer solar cells (PSCs) by incorporating silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) in the highly conductive (HC) PEDOT:PSS anode. The AgNPs were synthetized in-situ in the PEDOT:PSS water...
2014 / Pasquale Morvillo, Anna De Girolamo Del Mauro, Giuseppe Nenna, Rosita Diana, Rosa Ricciardi, et al. -
Wearable self-powered motion sensor2015 / Laurie Winkless
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Lab-on-a-chip devices: How to close and plug the lab?
Abstract Lab-on-a-chip (LOC) devices are broadly used for research in the life sciences and diagnostics and represent a very fast moving field. LOC devices are designed, prototyped and assembled using numerous strategies and materials but some...
2014 / Yuksel Temiz, Robert D. Lovchik, Govind V. Kaigala, Emmanuel Delamarche -
Plate Temperature and Heat Transfer Characteristics of Artificially Roughened Solar Air Heater
Abstract Higher value of intensity of radiation on absorber plate of solar air heaters and effective heat removal from the plate by the carrier fluid, air, enhances thermal performance of solar air heaters. The paper deals with the experimental...
2014 / B.N. Prasad, G.N. Sah -
Microstructural and Mechanical Properties of Walking Friction Stir Spot Welded AA 6061-T6 Sheets
Abstract In order to increase the strength of the joint, a novel spot welding process named walking friction stir spot welding(WFSSW) has been applied for AA 6061-T6 joints using a tool movement over a distance of 15mm. This process was carried out...
2014 / S. Venukumar, Bibin Baby, S. Muthukumaran, Satish V. Kailas -
Identification of Friction Coefficient in High Aspect Ratio Combined Forward-backward Extrusion with Pulse Ram Motion on Servo Press
Abstract An extrusion method for forming deep holes is proposed with a servo press that utilizes a punch with an internal channel for the supply of liquid lubricant. In this forming method, the punch is pushed into the specimen with a servo press in ...
2014 / Ryo Matsumoto, Kazunori Hayashi, Hiroshi Utsunomiya -
Effect and Optimization of Various Machine Process Parameters on the Surface Roughness in EDM for an EN41 Material Using Grey-Taguchi
Abstract The article presents an idea about the effect of the various input process parameters like Pulse ON time, Pulse OFF time, Discharge Current and Voltage over the Surface Roughness for an EN41 material. Here, 5 different output parameters...
2014 / Vikas, Apurba Kumar Roy, Kaushik Kumar -
Analysis of Cutting Forces and Optimization of Cutting Parameters in High Speed Ball-end Milling Using Response Surface Methodology and Genetic Algorithm
Abstract The stability of the machine tool mainly depend on the cutting force in machining process. In the present study, the influence of cutting speed, feed per tooth, axial depth of cut and radial depth of cut during high speed ball-end milling...
2014 / Mithilesh Kumar Dikshit, Asit Baran Puri, Atanu Maity, Amit Jyoti Banerjee -
Theoretical and numerical studies of crack initiation and propagation in rock masses under freezing pressure and far-field stress
Abstract Water-bearing rocks exposed to freezing temperature can be subjected to freeze–thaw cycles leading to crack initiation and propagation, which are the main causes of frost damage to rocks. Based on the Griffith theory of brittle fracture...
2014 / Yongshui Kang, Quansheng Liu, Xiaoyan Liu, Shibing Huang -
Effect of reinforcement particles on the abrasive assisted electrochemical machining of Aluminium-Boron carbide-Graphite composite
Abstract Aluminium metal matrix composites (AMMCs) are now gaining their used in aerospace and automotive industries. Among many AMMCs, Aluminium metal matrix reinforced with Boron Carbide (B4C) is a novel composite. This composite is widely used in ...
2014 / M. Sankar, A. Gnanavelbabu, K. Rajkumar -
Additive Manufacturing in Production: A Study Case Applying Technical Requirements
Abstract Additive manufacturing (AM) is expanding the manufacturing capabilities. However, quality of AM produced parts is dependent on a number of machine, geometry and process parameters. The variability of these parameters affects the...
2015 / Iñigo Flores Ituarte, Eric Coatanea, Mika Salmi, Jukka Tuomi, Jouni Partanen -
A consistent Thermodynamic Model for Solid Liquid Equilibrium (SLE) and Vapor Liquid Equilibrium (VLE) in Aqueous Amine Solutions
Abstract Two thermodynamic models (NRTL/UNIQUAC) were tested to model the SLE and VLE of the aqueous piperazine system. The reported 6 species in solid and liquid phases were represented successfully together with the estimated standard enthalpies...
2014 / Ardi Hartono, Hallvard F. Svendsen -
Automated Targeting Approach for Synthesis of Heat Exchanger Network (HEN) with Trigeneration System
Abstract In this work, a novel systematic approach for the synthesis of heat exchanger network (HEN) with trigeneration system via multiple cascades automated targeting (MCAT) is presented. The optimisation objective is to locate the minimum total...
2015 / Chun Kiat Tay, Yoke Kin Wan, Rex T.L. Ng, Denny K.S. Ng -
Power Reduction by Clock Gating Technique
Abstract A continuous increase in the number of transistors mounted on a single chip brings about the need for power optimization. In this era, where technologies such as smart grid are developed, scope for power optimisation is increasing. Smart...
2015 / Nandita Srinivasan, Navamitha S. Prakash, Shalakha D., Sivaranjani D., Swetha Sri Lakshmi G., et al. -
Effect of Machining Parameters on the Surface Roughness while Turning Particulate Composites
Abstract Metal matrix composites being used in automobile, aviation, naval, space and other structural applications because of their unique balance of physical and mechanical properties. The metal matrix composites are produced using diverse...
2014 / C.R. Prakash Rao, M.S. Bhagyashekar, Narendraviswanath