Materials engineering topic list of research papers
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Weighing Acetonitrile Against Water as Dispersing Media for Fabrication of Graphene Oxide Films via Electrophoretic Deposition
Abstract This paper reports the deposition of graphene oxide thin films via electrophoretic deposition process (EPD) in two different media. Pristine graphene oxide (GO) platelets are fabricated through modified Hummer's method. The platelets are...
2015 / A. Hosseinpour, H. Abdizadeh, M.R. Golobostanfard -
Diary & Deadlines Update2008 /
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Organic photovoltaic films
Abstract Organic electronic materials are of interest for future applications in solar cells. Although results for single layer organic materials have been disappointing, high photocurrent quantum efficiencies can be achieved in composite systems...
2002 / Jenny Nelson -
Micromachinery rolling at last?
Abstract Suggestions that we are on the verge of a second industrial revolution, based on microsystems technology (MST), are apt to leave many of us unmoved. After all, the prospect of tiny machines, less than a hairsbreadth in dimension, that can...
2002 / George Marsh -
Heat treatment of novel low-carbon multi-alloyed anti-wear marine steel
Abstract A low-carbon anti-wear steel, multi-alloyed with Si-Cr-Mn-Al-Ni-Mo-(Nb, RE), was designed for vane pumps of ships. The novel cast steel after various heat treatments was characterized by microstructure observations and mechanical...
2012 / Jing-hua JIANG, Qiu-yue WANG, Ai-bin MA, Jun SHI, Liu-yan ZHANG, et al. -
Impact of ZnO substitution on magnetic response and microwave absorption capability of strontium-natural nanoferrites
Abstract Ferrite being a compound derived from iron oxides including magnetite and hematite possesses similar properties as ceramics which are hard and brittle. Certainly, the mounting demand for electronics has been a major factor driving the...
2015 / W. Widanarto, F.M. Rahayu, S.K. Ghoshal, M. Effendi, W.T. Cahyanto -
Study of parametric optimization of burr formation in step drilling of eutectic Al–Si alloy–Gr composites
Abstract In this study, the effect of the step drill's geometries such as step angle, step size and cutting parameters such as feed and spindle speed on the exit burr height was investigated for burr minimization in drilling of Al–Gr composites...
2014 / Palanisamy Shanmughasundaram, Ramanathan Subramanian -
Speeches at the Opening Ceremony2014 /
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Measurement of Uranium, Radium and Radon Exhalation Rate of Soil Samples from Karbi Anglong District of Assam, India Using EDXRF and Can Technique Method
Abstract Natural radiation is the largest contributor to the collective radiation dose to the world population. Relatively constant exposure to the population at a location for a considerable period of time is the cause of radiation hazard to the...
2013 / Ranjan Kr. Kakati, Lukendra Kakati, T.V. Ramachandran -
Computational Study on the Effect of Blade Cutback on the Performance of the Centrifugal Compressor
Abstract Minimizing the energy losses associated with diffusion and also increasing the stable operating ranges of the diffusion systems necessitates developing non-conventional diffuser designs. Rotating vaneless diffusers is one such concept, in...
2014 / S. Seralathan, D.G. Roy Chowdhury -
Quarry blasts assessment and their environmental impacts on the nearby oil pipelines, southeast of Helwan City, Egypt
Abstract Ground vibrations induced by blasting in the cement quarries are one of the fundamental problems in the quarrying industry and may cause severe damage to the nearby utilities and pipelines. Therefore, a vibration control study plays an...
2013 / Adel M.E. Mohamed, Abuo El-Ela A. Mohamed -
Software for Computer Aided Manufacturing with the MORI SEIKI CNC Milling Machine
Abstract This paper presents an original approach and the corresponding application for programming plane contours on the CNC milling machine MORI SEIKI MSX-504. The application comprises two modules: a processor for the determination of the...
2014 / Ioan Mocian, Razvan Cazacu -
Effect of Mixing and Compaction Temperature on Dynamic Modulus of Modified Binder Bituminous Mixtures
Abstract Modified binders are increasingly used to cater to the high tire pressure and frequency of loading. The use of modified binders poses considerable challenges in terms of material characterization and distress prediction. However, one area...
2013 / Yoga Priyadharshini, Sonal Maheshwari, A. Padmarekha, J. Murali Krishnan -
Low Cost Pointing Device for Handwriting Task and Other Hand Controlled Natural Events
Abstract The aim of this work is to present a low cost schematic design (conceptual) for an ergonomic optical pointing device that would be comparable to a digital pen with equivalent dpi (dots per inch) handling capacity. The device will be based...
2013 / Anurag Banerjee, R.H. Goudar -
Research on a New Process of the Non-quenched and Tempered Steel with High Strength and High Toughness
Abstract The controlled-forging and controlled-cooling has become the main process of the non-quenched and tempered steels now. However, there is a problem that the unstable toughness and its lower values restrict the expanded application and the...
2014 / Zhou Bo, Shen Yong, TAN Li, YANG Hong-Xin, CAO Wen-Quan, et al. -
Behaviour of PVD Coatings in the Turning of Austenitic Stainless Steels
Abstract The market of turning tools is coped majority by hard metal tools with CVD coating. However, availability of tools with sharp cutting edges is essential in light turning of small parts. In this context, PVD process is optimum for obtaining...
2013 / A.I. Fernández-Abia, J. Barreiro, J. Fernández-Larrinoa, L.N. López de Lacalle, A. Fernández-Valdivielso, et al. -
Microstructure and positron annihilation studies of mechanosynthesized CdFe2O4
Abstract Nanocrystalline non-stoichiometric cadmium ferrite (CdFe2O4) has been synthesized by high-energy ball milling the mixture (1:1mol%) of CdO and α-Fe2O3 at room temperature. Formation of nanocrystalline CdFe2O4as normal spinel structure has...
2013 / A. Banerjee, S. Bid, H. Dutta, S. Chaudhuri, D. Das, et al. -
Probabilistic Prediction of Fatigue Life of Cracked Parts: Linear Elastic Fracture Mechanics based Approach
Abstract In the context of regular inspections of structures, the presence of cracks can sometimes be revealed. It is therefore interesting to know whether the structure can still be used or if a degraded mode of operation should be considered. It...
2014 / Pierre Boutet, François Hild, Fabien Lefebvre -
Multi-scale Damage Model for Mechanical High Cycle Fatigue (HCF) of Short Glass Fibre Reinforced Thermoplastics (SGFRTP)
Abstract Light-weight structures with controlled cost is a major issue in all industries especially those related to transport. In order to achieve this objective, short glass fiber reinforced thermoplastics (SGFRTP) are used to replace some...
2014 / Anouar Krairi, Issam Doghri -
Shaping science policy in Europe
Abstract The Lisbon Strategy was adopted by the Heads of State and Government of the European Union (EU) in 2000. By moving science into a central position for the development of a European knowledge-based economy and society, its adoption at...
2014 / Julio E. Celis, José Mariano Gago