Materials engineering topic list of research papers
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Investigation on microstructural, mechanical and electrochemical properties of aluminum composites reinforced with graphene nanoplatelets
Abstract In present study, the microstructure, mechanical and electrochemical properties of aluminum–graphene nanoplatelets (GNPs) composites were investigated before and after extrusion. The contents of graphene nanoplatelets (GNPs) were varied...
2015 / Muhammad Rashad, Fusheng Pan, Zhengwen Yu, Muhammad Asif, Han Lin, et al. -
ESTJ: An Expert System for Tourism in Jordan
Abstract An expert system for tourism in Jordan (ESTJ) was developed to recommend a suitable travel schedule that satisfies the tourist's interest. The system is useful for tourists, and tourism agencies to select the best package based on the...
2015 / Nada S. Hussein, Musbah J. Aqel -
Dielectric capacitors with three-dimensional nanoscale interdigital electrodes for energy storage2015 / F. Han, G. Meng, F. Zhou, L. Song, X. Li, et al.
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Design, Fabrication and Experimental Study of a Novel Loop-heat-pipe Based Solar Thermal Facade Water Heating System
Abstract This paper investigated a novel loop-heat-pipe based solar thermal facade heat-pump system for hot water from concept design, prototype fabrication and experimental test. Given the specific testing conditions, the solar thermal efficiency...
2015 / Peng Xu, Jingchun Shen, Xingxing Zhang, Wei He, Xudong Zhao -
Evaluation of the Ability to Control Biological Precipitation to Improve Sandy Soils
Abstract Biological soil improvement is a novel improvement technique in which chemical and biological processes leads to an improvement of physical and mechanical soil properties. Since this method is environmentally compatible and applicable to...
2015 / Farzin Kalantary, Mostafa Kahani -
Flexible Automated Assembly Systems for Large CFRP-structures
Abstract In this publication an approach for flexible automated assembly systems for large CFRP-structures will be presented. This approach divides the assembly system into two main components, the automated joining process and the flexible...
2014 / Juan Ramirez, Jörg Wollnack -
Thermal Degradation Behaviors and Kinetics of Biomass Tar
Abstract The thermal degradation behaviors and kinetics of tar, which was gained from straw gasification, were studied at different heating rates (10K/min, 20K/min, 30K/min) under nitrogen atmosphere by thermogravimetric (TG) coupled with Fourier...
2015 / Guanyi Chen, Cong Liu, Beibei Yan, Wenchao Ma -
Calculation of Plates of Variable Rigidity on Elastic Foundation with Variable Coefficient of Subgrade Reaction
Abstract In the present paper is given the calculation of plates on an elastic basis with variable and constant coefficient of subgrade reaction. The calculation of plates bending is carried out by the finite element method. The calculation results...
2015 / Elena V. Barmenkova, Alena V. Matveeva -
Tests and Simulations for Assessment of Electric Buses Passive Safety
Abstract Electro-mobility is an increasing trend across the globe. In these vehicles, the passive safety has new and rather specific aspects. Some requirements for passive safety of parts of electric buses have already been set out in the UN/ECE...
2015 / Stanislav Spirk, Miloslav Kepka -
Magnetic Dual Coupled Boost with Recovery Stage DC–HVDC Converter for Renewable Energy Generator
Abstract This paper presents a new high-efficiency-high-step-up based converter integrating two non-isolated secondary interleaved coupled inductors with recovery stages dedicated to smart HVDC distributed architecture in renewable energy production ...
2015 / T.V. Nguyen, M. Aillerie, P. Petit, T.K. Bui -
Corrosion behavior of Mg–Gd–Zn based alloys in aqueous NaCl solution
Abstract The corrosion behavior of Mg-10Gd–xZn (x = 2, 6 wt.%) alloys in 0.5 wt.% NaCl solution was investigated. Microstructures of both the alloys consisted of (Mg,Zn)3Gd phase and lamellar long period stacking ordered (LPSO) phase. The morphology ...
2014 / A. Srinivasan, C. Blawert, Y. Huang, C.L. Mendis, K.U. Kainer, et al. -
Fracture Assessment of Centre-cracked Plates under Biaxial Loading
Abstract There have been significant developments in constraint effects on fracture but clear advice for treating multiaxial effects on fracture is still required in fitness-for-service codes. This paper provides a systematic examination of the...
2014 / C. Meek, R.A. Ainsworth -
Constraint Effects Using a Stress-state Dependent Cohesive Model
Abstract In the present work, constraint effects on growth curves of a mode-I crack are determined using a triaxiality dependent cohesive model. Plane strain elastic-plastic analysis based on the modified boundary layer formulation is performed and...
2014 / Nishant Kanhurkar, Faizan Md. Rashid, Anuradha Banerjee -
Detecting single-molecule absorption2007 / Martin Gruebele, Joseph Lyding, Erin Carmichael, Joshua Ballard
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Analysis on Technological Opportunities of Evolution Bifurcations
Abstract Technological system has been evolving due to the impact of product market. Technological innovation includes incremental innovation, radical innovation, and disruptive innovation. These three innovations run through the process of...
2015 / Jian G. Sun, Runhua. Tan, Jing Guo, Tianlin Chai, Xiaolong Liu -
Fabrication of Nanostructured Electroforming Copper Layer by Means of an Ultrasonic-assisted Mechanical Treatment
Abstract Electroformed copper layer with nanostructure is obtained using a subsequent mechanical treatment under the conditions of ultrasonic vibration according to the demand of high performance material in aeronautics. The microstructure of the...
2010 / Liao Qiang, Li Weiping, Liu Huicong, Zhu Liqun -
Characteristics of blended cements containing nano-silica
Abstract The aim of the present work is to evaluate the effect of nano-silica (NS) on physico-chemical, compressive and flexural strengths of OPC-granulated slag blended cement pastes and mortars. Different mixes were made with various amounts of...
2013 / Mohamed Heikal, S. Abd El Aleem, W.M. Morsi -
Discerning Heat Transfer in Building Materials
Abstract The function of a building is to ensure safety and thermal comfort for healthy living conditions. Buildings primarily comprise an envelope, which acts as an interface separating the external environment from the indoors environment. The...
2014 / N.C. Balaji, Monto Mani, B.V. Venkatarama Reddy -
Characterization of Nanocarbon Copper Composites Manufactured in Metallurgical Synthesis Process2014 / Tadeusz Knych, Paweł Kwaśniewski, Grzegorz Kiesiewicz, Andrzej Mamala, Artur Kawecki, et al.
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Optimization and Characterization of Lithium Ion Cathode Materials in the System (1 – x – y)LiNi0.8Co0.2O2 • xLi2MnO3 • yLiCoO22010 / Venkatesan Manivannan, Madhu Chennabasappa, Joshua Garrett