Materials engineering topic list of research papers
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Numerical simulation study of fracturing wells for shale gas with gas–water two-phase flow system under desorption and diffusion conditions
Abstract Hydraulic fracturing is an essential technology in developing shale gas reservoirs, not to mention, accurate prediction of productivity in fractured shale gas wells is the foundation of an efficient development in shale gas reservoirs. This ...
2016 / Jinzhou Zhao, Lianlian Zhou, Jianjun Ma, Yongming Li -
Local flow stresses in interpenetrating-phase composites based on nanoporous gold — In situ diffraction
Abstract We report a synchrotron in situ diffraction experiment exploring stress evolution during compression of interpenetrating-phase nanocomposites based on nanoporous gold and polymer. While previous experiments provided indirect indication of...
2016 / Ke Wang, Christian Hartig, Malte Blankenburg, Martin Müller, Robert Günther, et al. -
Coronary artery disease associated transcription factor TCF21 regulates smooth muscle precursor cells that contribute to the fibrous cap
Abstract TCF21 is a basic helix–loop–helix transcription factor that has recently been implicated as contributing to susceptibility to coronary heart disease based on genome wide association studies. In order to identify transcriptionally regulated...
2015 / S.T. Nurnberg, K. Cheng, A. Raiesdana, R. Kundu, C.L. Miller, et al. -
Cold expansion technology of connection holes in aircraft structures: A review and prospect
Abstract As one kind of key anti-fatigue manufacture approaches with simplicity and effectiveness, the hole cold expansion technology satisfies the increasing needs for light weight and durability of aircraft structures. It can improve the fatigue...
2015 / Yucan Fu, Ende Ge, Honghua Su, Jiuhua Xu, Renzheng Li -
Photocatalytic activity enhancement of modified g-C3N4 by ionothermal copolymerization
Abstract The chemical structure and morphology of g-C3N4 were controlled. Dicyandiamide and barbituric acid were used as a co-precursor to graft aromatic groups in the tri-s-triazine structure unit and form the delocalized π-conjugate system....
2015 / Han Zou, Xuehua Yan, Jie Ren, Xiao Wu, Yu Dai, et al. -
New (Fe0.76Si0.09B0.1P0.05)98.25Nb1Cu0.75 bulk nanocrystalline alloys with good soft magnetic properties
Abstract A new (Fe0.76Si0.09B0.1P0.05)98.25Nb1Cu0.75 bulk nanocrystalline alloy in a rod shape with a diameter of 2.5mm was successfully developed by copper mold casting and isothermal annealing. It was found that the introduction of Cu can result...
2015 / Zongzhen Li, Shaoxiong Zhou, Chengliang Zhao, Lin Xue, Guangqiang Zhang, et al. -
High dynamic stiffness mechanical structures with nanostructured composite coatings deposited by high power impulse magnetron sputtering
Abstract Nanostructured Cu:CuCNx composite coatings with high static and dynamic stiffness were synthesized by means of plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition (PECVD) combined with high power impulse magnetron sputtering (HiPIMS). Scanning...
2015 / Qilin Fu, Gabriela Simone Lorite, Md. Masud-Ur Rashid, Raphael Neuhaus, Martin Cada, et al. -
Wet spinning of PVA composite fibers with a large fraction of multi-walled carbon nanotubes
Abstract PVA composites fibers with a large fraction of multi-walled carbon nanotubes modified by both covalent and non-covalent functionalization were produced by a wet-spinning process. Model XQ-1 tensile tester, thermogravimetric analysis,...
2015 / Dengpan Lai, Yizhe Wei, Liming Zou, Yongjing Xu, Hongwei Lu -
Resource savings by urban mining: The case of desktop and laptop computers in Belgium
Abstract Waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) has become increasingly important over the last years. Additionally, the European Union recognizes the growing importance of raw materials, and the crucial role of recycling. In this study...
2016 / Emile Van Eygen, Steven De Meester, Ha Phuong Tran, Jo Dewulf -
Data characterizing compressive properties of Al/Al2O3 syntactic foam core metal matrix sandwich
Abstract Microstructural observations and compressive property datasets of metal matrix syntactic foam core sandwich composite at quasi-static and high strain rate (HSR) conditions (525–845s−1) are provided. The data supplied in this article...
2015 / Mohammed Yaseer Omar, Chongchen Xiang, Nikhil Gupta, Oliver M. Strbik, Kyu Cho -
Dissimilar ultrasonic spot welding of aerospace aluminum alloy AA2139 to titanium alloy TiAl6V4
Abstract The microstructure, hardness, lap shear strength and fracture energy of AA2139–TiAl6V4 spot joints produced by ultrasonic welding were investigated and related to the weld thermal cycle. No obvious intermetallic reaction layer was observed...
2016 / C.Q. Zhang, J.D. Robson, P.B. Prangnell -
Probes for biomolecules detection based on RET-enhanced fluorescence polarization
Abstract Fluorescent probes based on the principle of resonance energy transfer (RET) or the principle of fluorescence polarization (FP) are already used to detect biomolecules independently. However, there were no in-depth studies about the impact...
2016 / Dahai Ren, Jun Wang, Bin Wang, Zheng You -
Progress on the use of satellite technology for gravity exploration
Abstract In this paper, the technological progress on Chinese gravity exploration satellites is presented. Novel features such as ultra-stable structure, high accurate thermal control, drag-free and attitude control, micro-thrusters, aerodynamic...
2015 / Yanwei Ding, Li Ma, Zhiming Xu, Ming Li, Hongqing Huo, et al. -
Optimal design of hollow core–shell structural active materials for lithium ion batteries
Abstract To mitigate mechanical and chemical degradation of active materials, hollow core–shell structures have been applied in lithium ion batteries. Without embedding of lithium ions, the rigid coating shell can constrain the inward volume...
2015 / Wenjuan Jiang, Tingting Li, Zengsheng Ma, Jianguo Lin, Chunsheng Lu -
Nanoparticles probe biosystems2004 / Paula Gould
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Characterisation of the mechanical and fracture properties of a uni-weave carbon fibre/epoxy non-crimp fabric composite
Abstract A complete database of the mechanical properties of an epoxy polymer reinforced with uni-weave carbon fibre non-crimp fabric (NCF) is established. In-plane and through-the-thickness tests were performed on unidirectional laminates under...
2016 / Thomas Bru, Peter Hellström, Renaud Gutkin, Dimitra Ramantani, Göran Peterson -
Multiphysics Simulations of a Thermoelectric Generator
Abstract Transient multiphysics simulations are performed to investigate the thermal and electric performance of a thermoelectric generator (TEG) module placed between hot and cold blocks. Effects of heat radiation, thermal and electric contact on...
2015 / Wenguang Li, Manosh C. Paul, Andrea Montecucco, Andrew R. Knox, Jonathan Siviter, et al. -
3D imaging by serial block face scanning electron microscopy for materials science using ultramicrotomy
Abstract Mechanical serial block face scanning electron microscopy (SBFSEM) has emerged as a means of obtaining three dimensional (3D) electron images over volumes much larger than possible by focused ion beam (FIB) serial sectioning and at higher...
2016 / Teruo Hashimoto, George E. Thompson, Xiaorong Zhou, Philip J. Withers -
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Reducing the tension–compression yield asymmetry of extruded Mg–Zn–Ca alloy via equal channel angular pressing
Abstract The influence of equal channel angular pressing on the tension–compression yield asymmetry of extruded Mg–5.3 Zn–0.6 Ca (weight percent) alloy has been investigated. The microstructure was obviously refined by the large strain during the...
2015 / L.B. Tong, M.Y. Zheng, S. Kamado, D.P. Zhang, J. Meng, et al.