Materials engineering topic list of research papers
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Exciton Lines in Luminescence Spectra of NixZn1-xO under Inner Shell Excitation
Abstract The paper presents the results of the study of two narrow luminescence lines I1 and I2 at the energies of 3.339 and 3.393eV respectively in NiO and solid state solution Ni0.6Zn0.4O. The luminescence spectroscopy with a sub-nanosecond time...
2015 / V.N. Churmanov, V.I. Sokolov, N.B. Gruzdev, V.Yu. Ivanov, V.A. Pustovarov -
Extensive Modeling of a Coaxial Stub Resonator for Online Fingerprinting of Fluids
Abstract A straightforward method of extensive modeling of a lossy stub resonator system for online fingerprinting of fluids is presented in this paper. The proposed model solves the telegrapher's equations including the skin effect and dielectric...
2012 / N.A. Hoog-Antonyuk, W. Olthuis, M.J.J. Mayer, H. Miedema, F.B.J. Leferink, et al. -
Mechanical and Electro-Chemical Properties of Laser Surface Alloyed AISI 304 Stainless Steel with WC+Ni+NiCr
Abstract In the present study, a detailed evaluation of wear and corrosion resistance properties of laser surface alloyed of AISI 304 stainless steel with WC+Ni+NiCr (in the ratio of 70:15:15) has been undertaken. Laser processing has been carried...
2013 / J.D. Majumdar -
A Novel Humid Electronic Nose Based on Voltammetry
Abstract We report herein the design, manufacture and use of a “humid electronic nose” prototype. Its operation is based on the use of voltammetric techniques, and it consists of an array of four working electrodes (i.e. Au, Pt, Ir and Rh) that were ...
2012 / Román Bataller, Inmaculada Campos, Miguel Alcañiz, Luis Gil, Ramón Martínez-Máñez, et al. -
Development of a Heat Conduction Model and Investigation on Thermal Conductivity Enhancement of AlN/Epoxy Composites
Abstract This work explores on the possibility of enhancement of heat conduction capability of a typical particulate filled polymer composite. A theoretical model for one dimensional heat conduction through such a composite has been developed using...
2013 / Alok Agrawal, Alok Satapathy -
Plasma Dissociated Zircon (PDZ) Processing; Influence of the Zr:Si Ratio in the Composition, Microstructure and Thermal Re-Crystallization
Abstract Plasma dissociated zircon (PDZ) has attractive applications in ceramic colouring, as well as the preparation of fine ZrO2 crystals, coatings and refractory materials. Generally the PDZ is obtained from different natural or synthetic zircon...
2012 / N.M. Rendtorff, G. Suárez, M.S. Conconi, S.K. Singh, E.F. Aglietti -
Effect of Cutting Conditions on Machinability of Superalloy Inconel 718 During High Speed Turning with Coated and Uncoated PCBN Tools
Abstract Inconel 718, an efficient superalloy for energy and aerospace applications, is currently machined with cemented carbide tools at low speed (vc≈60 m/min) due to its unfavorable mechanical and thermal properties. The article presents results...
2012 / V. Bushlya, J. Zhou, J.E. Ståhl -
Manufacturing Systems Complexity Review: Challenges and Outlook
Abstract In the globalized and interconnected market, demand fluctuation along with the requirements of high product quality, low cost, short lead time and high customization may lead to an increase in manufacturing complexity. Over the past years,...
2012 / K. Efthymiou, A. Pagoropoulos, N. Papakostas, D. Mourtzis, G. Chryssolouris -
Numerical Simulation and Experimental Study on Resist Filling Behavior in UV-nanoimprint Lithography
Abstract The resist filling behavior is crucial to the quality of the final imprinted pattern in NIL. A numerical model was built to predict the resist filling process. The effect of the duty ratio of recessed feature on the cross-sectional profile...
2012 / J. Du, Z. Wei, Y. Tang -
Based on the PSO optimization wood fiber mechanical parameters control model research
Abstract In order to accurately obtain the mechanical properties of wood fiber, paper, wood fiber-reinforced materials between ring density and moisture content as a model input, neural network modeling by particle swarm optimization PSO optimal...
2011 / Jun Cao, Na Zhang, MingBao Li, JiaWei Zhang -
Flexural Strength of Ultra High Strength Concrete Beams Reinforced with Steel Fibers
Abstract The purpose of this paper is to examine the basic behavior of ultra high strength concrete beams reinforced with steel fibers. The experimental parameters included steel rebar ratio less than 0.02 and the method of placing ultra high...
2011 / I.H. Yang, C. Joh, B.S. Kim -
Fatigue Strength of Hybrid Steel-Polypropylene Fibrous Concrete Beams in Flexure
Abstract The paper presents results of an investigation on the flexural fatigue strength of Hybrid Fibre Reinforced Concrete (HyFRC) containing different proportions of steel and polypropylene fibres. An experimental programme was conducted to...
2011 / Surinder Pal Singh -
Integrated Architectures for Third Generation Electric Vehicles – First Results of the ELVA Project
Abstract The joint European research project ELVA brings in line technology options and customer expectations for third generation electric vehicles. The objective is to develop innovative vehicle architectures fully exploiting freedoms in design...
2012 / Micha Lesemann, Sven Faßbender, Michael Funcke, Leif Ickert, Lutz Eckstein, et al. -
A highly sensitive catalytic gas sensor for hydrogen detection based on sputtered nanoporous platinum
Abstract This paper presents a new thermal gas sensor for hydrogen detection based on a catalytic thin film made of sputtered nanoporous platinum. Due to an increased porosity of sputtered catalytic layers, sensitivity could remarkably be raised...
2010 / H. Sturm, E. Brauns, T. Seemann, V. Zoellmer, W. Lang -
Using vibrational analysis to investigate the batted-ball performance of baseball bats
Abstract Hollow nonwood baseball bats have performance advantages over wooden bats. The hollow barrel bats act as a spring or trampoline during the bat-ball collision. The trampoline effect can occur at different natural frequencies known as hoop...
2010 / Andrew D. Sutton, James A. Sherwood -
Ultrahigh resolution fiber-optic quasi-static strain sensors for geophysical research2013 / Zuyuan He, Qingwen Liu, Tomochika Tokunaga
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Synergy of erosion and galvanic effects of dissimilar steel welding: Field failure analysis case study and laboratory test results
Abstract Welding austenitic stainless steels to carbon and low alloy steels are widely practiced in the process and construction industries. Their potential failures are underrated and underreported. In this research, erosion accelerated corrosion...
2011 / Yunan Prawoto -
Phase Relationships in the U – Np – O System
Abstract U – Np – O phase equilibria was experimentally studied by X-ray diffraction in reducing and oxidizing conditions. Both (U1yNpy)O2 stoichiometric and hyper-stoichiometric compounds were characterized after a heating treatment and resulting...
2012 / Mélanie Chollet, Renaud C. Belin, Jean-Christophe Richaud, Muriel Reynaud -
A Clustering Routing Protocol for Energy Balance of WSN based on Genetic Clustering Algorithm
Abstract Aiming at the serious energy imbalance of the traditional clustering routing, a clustering strategy for energy balance based on genetic clustering route algorithm is proposed in this paper. The new algorithm combines genetic algorithm and...
2012 / Shijun He, Yanyan Dai, Ruyan Zhou, Shiting Zhao -
Virtual Assembly and Simulation of Vibration Sieve Based on a Human-Interface Environment
Abstract As an emerging research aspect of digital design and manufacture technique, virtual assembly technology can avoid or reduce the production of physical models, thus it can not only improve the quality and efficiency of assembly, but also...
2011 / Liu Xinhua, Liu Youhui, Li Qi