Materials engineering topic list of research papers
-
Crack Detection in Cantilever Beam by Frequency based Method
Abstract During the last few decades, intense research on the detection of crack using the vibration based techniques has been done and various approaches have been developed by researchers. In the present paper, detection of the crack presence on...
2013 / Kaushar H. Barad, D.S. Sharma, Vishal Vyas -
TiO2-SnO2 Composites and Solid Solutions for Chemical Nanosensors
Abstract This work presents a review of the research carried out for TiO2-SnO2 mixed oxide system for gas sensing. Comparison of performance between composites and solid solutions is discussed. Microcrystalline and nanocrystalline solid solution...
2012 / K. Zakrzewska, M. Radecka -
Above Room Temperature Lead Salt VECSELs
Abstract Mid-infrared vertical external cavity surface emitting lasers (VECSEL) were developed for the wavelength range 4 to 5 μm. The devices are based on lead salt materials grown by MBE on BaF2 or Si substrate. The VECSELs are optically pumped...
2010 / M. Rahim, A. Khiar, F. Felder, M. Fill, D. Chappuis, et al. -
Fabrication of Highly Photoluminescent Gold(I) Nanorods and their Electrophoretic Patterning
Abstract Fabrication of nanorods (NRs) composed of a cationic Au(I) complex was demonstrated by means of the solution-injection method. A colloidal solution of the NRs showed brilliant bluish green photoluminescence with a quantum yield as high as...
2011 / Masashi Saitoh, Junpei Yuasa, Kazuya Tada, Mitsunobu Onoda, Takuya Nakashima, et al. -
A fiber laser welding of plastics assisted by transparent solid heat sink to prevent the surface thermal damages
Abstract This paper deals with an innovative fiber laser welding method for engineering plastics assisted by a solid heat sink transparent to the laser beam for preventing any thermal damage on the surface. The features of this fiber laser welding...
2010 / Yasuo Kurosaki, Kimitoshi Satoh -
Kinetics of oxidation of Fe–Cr–Al alloy Characterization by electrochemical spectroscopy of impedance in a 3% medium NaCl
Abstract The film growths kinetic study developed on the Fe–Cr–Al alloy oxidation under ambient air has been studied due to its tremendous uses in the automobile industry, specifically in catalytic exhaust. In this work, we report on its behavior as ...
2010 / H. Chadli, M. Retima, Y. Khenioui -
Research of Active Contour Model in Aerial Images
Abstract With the development of computer and aviation technology, the aerial image is facing an important issue is how to automate, including aerial images of the automatic extraction of the target. In this paper, the issue of aerial images to...
2012 / Wang Kun, Guo Li -
Amorphous-Nano-Crystalline Silicon Thin Films in Next Generation of Solar Cells
Abstract The optical properties of amorphous-nano-crystalline thin films deposited by Plasma Enhanced Chemical Vapor Deposition (PECVD) were studied in correlation with the size distribution of individual crystal sizes and the crystalline to...
2012 / D. Gracin, K. Juraić, J. Sancho-Parramon, P. Dubček, S. Bernstorff, et al. -
Nucleation and Growth of Platinum Films on High-k/Metal Gate Materials by Remote Plasma and Thermal ALD
Abstract Platinum films were grown on Si wafers, SiO2, Al2O3 and high-k dielectric HfO2 ALD films on Si substrates by both remote plasma and thermal atomic layer deposition (ALD) at 300°C, using methylcyclopentadienyl_trimethyl platinum (MeCpPtMe3)...
2012 / Qi Fang, Chris Hodson, Cigang Xu, Robert Gunn -
Effect of Aging on Microstructure and Discharging Property of Mg-Zr-O Protective Films for Alternating Current Plasma Display Panel
Abstract To investigate the aging process of AC PDPs manufacturing, Mg-Zr-O protective films were deposited on glass substrates by magnetron sputtering method, and made into macroscopic discharging cells. The aging of discharge cells was...
2012 / Zhongxiao Song, Jianfeng Wang, Yanhuai Li, Kewei Xu, Chunliang Liu -
Rates and Temperature Dependence for the Reaction of Muonic Helium with Ammonia
Abstract Temperature-dependent reaction rates have been measured for the reaction of muonic helium with ammonia 4.11H+NH3 ↔ 4.11HH+NH2 where 4.11H representsthe muonicHeatom–Hewithone electron...
2012 / Donald J. Arseneau, Donald G. Fleming, Oleksandr Sukhorukov -
A New Method of Singular Points Accurate Localization for Fingerprint
Abstract To solve singular points (SPs) rapid and accurate localization problem, a novel algorithm of SPs rapid detection is presented. Based on preprocessed fingerprint image, orient field is calculated out and homogeneous-zones-divide. Candidate...
2012 / Yongming Yang, Zhang Zulong, Kunming Lin, Fengling Han -
Multi Characteristics Optimization During Milling of Friction Stir Processed Glass Fiber Reinforced Plastic Composites
Abstract Accurate machining processes like milling, drilling, cutting, grinding etc are essential for the extended applications of glass fiber reinforced plastics (GFRP) in many engineering fields such as aerospace, marine and machinery. In this...
2012 / B. Balamugundan, L. Karthikeyan, V.S. Senthilkumar -
Cusp Bifurcation in the Evolution Model of Cirrhosis
Abstract In this work, a model of evolution of hepatitis B cirrhosis based on catastrophe theory was put forward, Witch can reveal the evolution of cirrhosis and then help develop effective treatment programs. The mechanism of interaction among...
2011 / Kong Ping -
DFT Calculations and Docking Study on Sesquiterpene Lactones: Inhibition of Aromatase
Abstract For guiding the modification of the lead compound, the DFT (density functional theory) method, with the basis set 6- 31G*, was employed to calculate the molecular geometries and electronic structures of sesquiterpene lactones as aromatase...
2011 / Hua-Jun Luo, Jun-Zhi Wang, Wei-Qiao Deng, Kun Zou -
A Multi-Wavelength Canopy LiDAR for Vegetation Monitoring: System Implementation and Laboratory-Based Tests
Abstract The instrumentation of a Multi-Wavelength Canopy LiDAR system (MWCL) for vegetation monitoring was tested by using low power, solid and semiconductor lasers. The proposed instrument takes measurements at four wavelengths which are highly...
2011 / Zhu Bo, Gong Wei, Shi Shuo, Song Shalei -
Characterisation of Abrasive Water-jet Process for Pocket Milling in Inconel 718
Abstract Experiments were carried out in Inconel 718 in order to investigate the possibility of using the abrasive water-jet process for producing 3D features such as pockets. A design of experiments approach was taken, considering variables such as ...
2012 / G.A. Escobar-Palafox, R.S. Gault, K. Ridgway -
Preparation of bittern-resisting cement used by fly ash
Abstract Based on compound cementitious system of clinker containing C4A3S¯ phase, ground fly ash, and granulated blast-furnace slag, a new kind of cement, the Bittern-resisting Cement, is studied for high-bittern environment in the northwest of...
2009 / Bing-wen Wang, Yun-bing Hou, Fan Zhang, Lei Yu, Jie Zhou -
Analysis of slope stability based on finite deformation theory
Abstract This paper deduced the strain distribution of the slope by using the finite deformation theory based on the regulation of slope displace and deformation, and it is found that the strain field obtained from the Cauchy strain hypothesis is...
2009 / Gao Ya-nan, Gao Feng -
Optimization Control of SBR Wastewater Treatment Process Based on Pattern Recognition
Abstract Water environment pollution has become a major environmental problem recently. It is an urgent task for mankind to improve the wastewater treatment efficiency. Using optimization control technology to wastewater treatment processes can help ...
2011 / Liping Fan, Ying Xie