Materials engineering topic list of research papers
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Effect of inclination angle on the melting process of phase change material
Abstract A two-dimensional numerical simulation of the melting process in a rectangular enclosure for different inclination angles, has been carried out. Galium as a phase change material (PCM) with low Prandtl number is used. A numerical code is...
2016 / H. Zennouhi, W. Benomar, T. Kousksou, A. Ait Msaad, A. Allouhi, et al. -
Non-random walk diffusion enhances the sink strength of semicoherent interfaces2016 / A. Vattré, T. Jourdan, H. Ding, M.-C. Marinica, M. J. Demkowicz
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Growth kinetics of Cu6Sn5 intermetallic compound at liquid-solid interfaces in Cu/Sn/Cu interconnects under temperature gradient2015 / N. Zhao, Y. Zhong, M.L. Huang, H.T. Ma, W. Dong
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Evaluation of Surfactant Synthesized from Waste Vegetable Oil to Enhance Oil Recovery from Petroleum Reservoirs
Abstract Minimizing the loss of chemicals due to adsorption unto the rock materials during injection into petroleum reservoirs is critical to improve the economics and environmental footprint of the process and ensure its wider application. In this...
2016 / Ademola M. Rabiu, Samya Elias, Oluwaseun Oyekola -
Effect of a weak transverse magnetic field on the microstructure in directionally solidified peritectic alloys2016 / Xi Li, Zhenyuan Lu, Yves Fautrelle, Annie Gagnoud, Rene Moreau, et al.
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Electrochemical modelling of Li-ion battery pack with constant voltage cycling
Abstract In a battery pack, cell-to-cell chemical variation, or the variation in operating conditions, can possibly lead to current imbalance which can accelerate pack ageing. In this paper, the Pseudo-Two-Dimensional(P2D) porous electrode model is...
2016 / T.R. Ashwin, A. McGordon, P.A. Jennings -
Hierarchical Micro/Nano-Porous Acupuncture Needles Offering Enhanced Therapeutic Properties2016 / Su-ll In, Young S. Gwak, Hye Rim Kim, Abdul Razzaq, Kyeong-Seok Lee, et al.
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Criticality on the international scene: Quo vadis?
Abstract This paper brings a discussion on the current state-of-the-art in criticality assessment in an international context. It analyzes the status of resource criticality concepts and their calculation methods. The current practice often exhibits ...
2016 / Jo Dewulf, Gian Andrea Blengini, David Pennington, Philip Nuss, Nedal T. Nassar -
An Atom Probe Tomography study of site preference and partitioning in a nickel-based superalloy
Abstract Atom Probe Tomography (APT) has been utilised for an in-depth examination of the commercial polycrystalline Ni-based superalloy RR1000, assessing compositions of the primary, secondary and tertiary γ′ phases. Clear differences in the phase...
2016 / P.A.J. Bagot, O.B.W. Silk, J.O. Douglas, S. Pedrazzini, D.J. Crudden, et al. -
Hubbard U calculations on optical properties of 3d transition metal oxide TiO2
Abstract The optical properties of titanium dioxide (TiO2) in rutile, anatase and brookite phases were investigated via density functional theory (DFT) framework. The Hubbard U term in Ti 3d electrons of the TiO2 phases was introduced to observe the ...
2016 / M.H. Samat, A.M.M. Ali, M.F.M. Taib, O.H. Hassan, M.Z.A. Yahya -
Ferroelectric, dielectric, and optical properties of Nd-substituted Bi4Ti3O12 nanoparticles synthesized by sol-gel method
Abstract This paper reports the synthesis of neodymium substituted bismuth titanate nanoparticles (BNdT) for ferroelectric random access memory (FeRAM) based applications using sol-gel route. X-ray diffraction pattern showed that the BNdT...
2016 / A. Marikani, V. Selvamurugan, G. Mangamma, S. Ravi, R. Krishnasharma, et al. -
Austenite reconstruction via EBSD measurements: a tool to understand low Carbon martensite steel properties2015 / Lieven Bracke, Laura Moli Sanchez, Nicolas Bernier
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Origin of giant piezoelectric effect in lead-free K1−xNaxTa1−yNbyO3 single crystals2016 / Hao Tian, Xiangda Meng, Chengpeng Hu, Peng Tan, Xilong Cao, et al.
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Transmission electron microscopy investigation of the LiMn2O4/NaxMnO2 interface as a model study of a Na-ion battery electrode2016 / Mitsunori Kitta, Tomoki Akita, Masanori Kohyama
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Wavelet Transform Based Damage Detection in a Plate Structure
Abstract A 2-dimensional wavelet transform algorithm employing isotropic Pet Hat wavelet is used to locate the area of damage in a numerically simulated aluminium plate model. To study the advantages and limitations of proposed method, signals of...
2016 / Rims Janeliukstis, Sandris Rucevskis, Pavel Akishin, Andris Chate -
Hydrogen Impurity Defects in Rutile TiO22015 / Li-Bin Mo, Yu Wang, Yang Bai, Qing-Yun Xiang, Qun Li, et al.
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Numerical Study on Turbulent Forced Convective Heat Transfer Using Nanofluids TiO2 in an Automotive Cooling System
Abstract The limited thermal properties of liquids have led to the addition of solid nanoparticles to liquids in many industrial applications. In this paper, the friction factor and forced convection heat transfer of TiO2 nanoparticles dispersed in...
2016 / Adnan M. Hussein, H.K. Dawood, R.A. Bakara, K. Kadirgamaa -
Assessment of circumferential cracks in hypereutectic Al-Si clutch housings
Abstract As in situ natural composites with silicon phase acting as the reinforcing phase, Al-Si alloys are among most commonly used aluminum alloys in automotive applications (i.e. engine component). Silicon contributes to the strength of Al-Si...
2016 / M. Haghshenas, J. Jamali -
Precipitation Behavior of Plastically Deformed CuAgZr Alloy
Abstract CuAgZr alloy is well known for good compromise between high strength and high conductivity. The strengthening is mainly contributed by the self-aligned nanosize Ag precipitate on {111} planes in the Cu matrix. In this study, the nature of...
2016 / Waraporn Piyawit, Chutimun Chanmuang -
Hydrogen Production by Catalytic Partial Oxidation of Coke Oven Gas in BaCo0.7Fe0.3-xZrxO3-δCeramic Membrane Reactors2016 / Weilin Yao, Hongwei Cheng, Pengfei Wang, Xionggang Lu, Xingli Zou, et al.