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Chemistry, Physical
Nicolas Dubouis, Thomas Marchandier, Gwenaelle Rousse, Florencia Marchini, Francois Fauth, Maxim Avdeev, Antonella Iadecola, Benjamin Porcheron, Michael Deschamps, Jean-Marie Tarascon, Alexis Grimaud
Summary: Insertion compounds in layered oxide or sulfide electrodes provide the fundamental basis of current commercialized Li-ion batteries. The feasibility of reversibly intercalating Li+ electrochemically into halide compounds via the use of superconcentrated electrolytes is now demonstrated.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Kangkang Sun, Yangshuai Qiu, Lingyan Zhang, Qiuping Liu, Zhenfei Mao, Yupeng Qian
Summary: The study showed that a novel water-in-oil type kerosene emulsion was a more efficient collector for graphite flotation, with smaller emulsified kerosene droplets contributing to a more stable emulsion dispersion. The emulsified kerosene outperformed pristine kerosene as a collector in fine flake graphite flotation, increasing flotation recovery by approximately 3% and reducing kerosene consumption by 26%-34%.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2022)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Z. Q. Liu, S. F. Li, D. Ye, R. D. K. Misra, S. Y. Xiao, N. N. Liang, X. M. Gan, Y. F. Yang
Summary: In this study, a novel Ti3C2 MXene-coated Ti composite powder was developed through surface functional modification of MXene followed by powder coating. The MXene remained in the Ti matrix after sintering and exhibited uniform dispersion characteristics and a unique monolayer structure, resulting in a distinctive strengthening behavior and significant enhancement of the tensile properties and hardness of the Ti matrix.
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING A-STRUCTURAL MATERIALS PROPERTIES MICROSTRUCTURE AND PROCESSING
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Naili Guo, Yifan Cui, Siyu Su, Liuqin Lai, Liang Zhang, Xiaohong Zhu
Summary: The study found that RGO is relatively stable in X-ray diffraction and Raman activity, but detectable changes were observed in electron microscopy characterizations. With the increase of preservation time, the specific capacitance of RGO samples remains stable, but there is a significant decrease in electrical conductivity.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE-MATERIALS IN ELECTRONICS
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Geological
Liang Wang, Xue Zhang, Qinghua Lei, Stelios Panayides, Stefano Tinti
Summary: Soil flow is a significant phenomenon in various surface processes, and modeling it accurately in three dimensions is a challenging task. To overcome this challenge, researchers have developed a novel three-dimensional particle finite element method for simulating complex soil flows. The method has been demonstrated to be correct and robust through a series of tests, making it an effective tool for evaluating catastrophic soil slope failures and subsequent runout behaviors.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Abhranil Banerjee, Kanishka Jha, Michal Petru, Rajeev Kumar, Shubham Sharma, Mandeep Singh Saini, Kahtan A. Mohammed, Abhinav Kumar, Mohamed Abbas, Elsayed M. Tag-Eldin
Summary: The contemporary times have shown interest in fabricating green composites due to their biodegradability, durability, affordability, ease of manufacturing, and potential to replace existing commercial goods in engineering applications. This research work focuses on reinforcing Flax Fiber and Pine Cone Fibers in a Poly-lactic Acid (PLA) matrix through compression moulding technique. The mechanical testing and SEM analysis of the weld specimens validate the observations about the influence of welding parameters on the tensile strength of the joints.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY-JMR&T
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Siyu Wei, Yanyan Li, Yanjun Shang, Yuanchun Sun, Kun Li
Summary: The study found that randomly distributed discrete fractures have an impact on underground excavation, with fracture intensity, dip angle, and strike affecting the surrounding rock stability; fracture intensity mainly affects the magnitude of induced stress and displacement, while dip angle and strike have more impact on the distribution of displacement and failure modes.
ENVIRONMENTAL EARTH SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Fabricio Fernandez, Jhonatan E. G. Rojas, Euripedes A. Vargas Jr, Raquel Q. Velloso, Daniel Dias
Summary: In this study, the collapse conditions of shallow tunnel faces were investigated using Numerical Limit Analysis (NLA) and Material Point Method (MPM). Both methods were found to be effective in predicting the global failure mechanism and minimum tunnel face pressure needed for stability.
TUNNELLING AND UNDERGROUND SPACE TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Szu-Ting Lin, Alastair K. Foote, Nicholas M. Bolas, Vanessa G. Peter, Rachel Pokora, Hayley Patrick, David R. Sargan, Rachel C. Murray
Summary: This study aimed to compare the diagnostic capabilities of different imaging techniques for identifying fissures in racehorses and to compare them with histopathological findings. The results showed that cone-beam computed tomography had the highest sensitivity, while magnetic resonance imaging had the highest specificity for detecting fissures. Fissures identified on CT were associated with histopathological indications of fatigue bone injuries.
Article
Forestry
Injeong Kim, Olov Karlsson, Dennis Jones, George Mantanis, Dick Sandberg
Summary: Wood can be chemically modified to enhance its dimensional stability, with treatment using maleic anhydride and sodium hypophosphite resulting in reduced weight loss after water soaking, improved anti-swelling efficiency, and minimized wet-volume. However, high concentration of sodium hypophosphite can decrease dimensional stability without increasing weight percentage gain post water soaking.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF WOOD AND WOOD PRODUCTS
(2021)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Xin Liu, Si-Wei Meng, Zheng-Zhao Liang, Chun'an Tang, Jia-Ping Tao, Ji-Zhou Tang
Summary: Reliably predicting the fracturing process in deep shale oil and gas exploitation is a challenging problem. The complexity of fracture networks and heterogeneities in shales significantly impact the mechanical properties and fracturing behaviors. The RFPA3D-based modeling approach shows promise in simulating rock fracturing behavior on a microscopic scale.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Redouane Ouafi, Anass Omor, Younes Gaga, Mohamed Akhazzane, Mustapha Taleb, Zakia Rais
Summary: The research found that pine cone powder has a strong adsorption potential for copper ions in aqueous solutions, with the adsorption process being relatively fast. The optimal conditions for Cu(II) removal were slightly acidic pH and particle size less than 100 micrometers, and the pseudo-second order kinetic model described the adsorption process effectively.
CHEMICAL INDUSTRY & CHEMICAL ENGINEERING QUARTERLY
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Mechanical
Naoya Tada, Takeshi Uemori, Junji Sakamoto
Summary: This study investigated the relationship between the dimensional changes of graphite flakes and the fracture of gray cast iron through tensile tests and scanning electron microscopy observation. The experimental results revealed a correlation between the size changes of graphite flakes and the final fracture location, providing insights into predicting the fracture location of gray cast iron in early stages of deformation.
JOURNAL OF PRESSURE VESSEL TECHNOLOGY-TRANSACTIONS OF THE ASME
(2021)
Article
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Junhao Zhong, Chuantan Hou, Xiaoli Yang
Summary: In this work, the Piecewise Linear Method (PLM) is introduced to accurately predict the required face pressure for rock tunnels excavated in Hoek-Brown media. The study compares and analyzes the Generalized Tangential Technique (GTT) and Equivalent Mohr-Coulomb parameters Method (EMM) for linearized measurements. The required face pressure is formulated as an optimization problem depending on 2n variables and is solved using the Marine Predators Algorithm (MPA). The results show that the 3D analysis using PLM improves the prediction of face pressure compared to GTT, and EMM provides consistent results with PLM and GTT for heavily fractured rock mass.
COMPUTERS AND GEOTECHNICS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Geological
Shui-Hua Jiang, Jia-Dong Chen, Ze Zhou Wang, Jun Zheng, Jinsong Huang, Qing Lu
Summary: A new framework for constructing three-dimensional discrete fracture network (DFN) models in rock masses is proposed, using the universal elliptical disc (UED) model integrated with the discrete element method in 3DEC. The framework improves the accuracy and efficiency in evaluating the stability of jointed rock slopes.
ROCK MECHANICS AND ROCK ENGINEERING
(2023)
Review
Automation & Control Systems
Xiaoming Wang, Yuxiang Song, Changhe Li, Yanbin Zhang, Hafiz Muhammad Ali, Shubham Sharma, Runze Li, Min Yang, Teng Gao, Mingzheng Liu, Xin Cui, Zafar Said, Zongming Zhou
Summary: Nanofluids are efficient heat transfer media widely used in various fields. However, the existing reviews cannot serve as a technical manual for industrial applications due to the lack of clear physicochemical mechanism and technical difficulties in the production system. This paper provides a comprehensive review of nanofluid machining, including preparation, properties, performance, and equipment, as well as discussing the future prospects.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ADVANCED MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Materials Science, Composites
Viswanath Ganapathy, Gunasegeran Muthukumaran, P. Edwin Sudhagar, Ahmad Rashedi, Mohd Nor Faiz Norrrahim, Rushdan Ahmad Ilyas, Kheng Lim Goh, Mohammad Jawaid, Jesuarockiam Naveen
Summary: Nanocellulose, a green material with abundant resources, remarkable performance, and sustainability, has attracted considerable attention. This review article explores the impact of nanocellulose on the mechanical properties of nanocellulose-based composites and discusses its applications in fiber-reinforced polymer composites.
POLYMER COMPOSITES
(2023)
Article
Mathematics
Ali Yurdun Orbak, Metin Kucuk, Mehmet Akansel, Shubham Sharma, Changhe Li, Raman Kumar, Sunpreet Singh, Gianpaolo Di Bona
Summary: This research examines the use of a six-sigma approach to optimize the logistics costs of a pipe manufacturing company. Two mathematical models are developed and implemented using Mathematical Programming Language (MPL) software to control and analyze the company's logistics. The results demonstrate that these models improve the company's logistics, particularly in the DMAIC cycle by providing flexibility in choosing suitable containers for logistics.
Article
Automation & Control Systems
Caie Hu, Sanyou Zeng, Changhe Li, Fei Zhao
Summary: This article introduces a nonstationary Gaussian process (NSGP) surrogate model for data-driven evolutionary optimization. Through performance comparisons on benchmark problems and an antenna design problem, it demonstrates the competitiveness of the NSGP model.
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON CYBERNETICS
(2023)
Editorial Material
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Mohd Shahneel Saharudin, R. A. Ilyas, Nuha Awang, Syafawati Hasbi, Islam Shyha, Fawad Inam
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
M. D. Hazrol, S. M. Sapuan, R. A. Ilyas, E. S. Zainudin, M. Y. M. Zuhri, N. I. Abdul
Summary: This paper investigates the thermal and biodegradation behavior of kenaf/cornhusk fiber reinforced corn starch-based hybrid composites film. The results show that physically blended corn starch reinforced kenaf biocomposites films have faster biodegradation and improved thermal properties when cornhusk fiber is added. The study demonstrates the potential of corn starch hybrid films as a suitable biodegradable material for substituting synthetic plastic.
Review
Acoustics
Robertus Wahyu N. Nugroho, Blaise L. Tardy, Sayed M. Eldin, R. A. Ilyas, Melbi Mahardika, Nanang Masruchin
Summary: Ultrasonication is an effective method for extracting and processing plant-based cellulose nanocrystals. It can optimize the properties of CNCs for the fabrication of sustainable materials. The parameters of ultrasonication, such as time, amplitude, and energy input, play a dominant role in reducing particle size and altering morphology. Furthermore, ultrasonication also impacts the dispersion state and surface chemistry of CNCs. This technology has important implications for the design of photonic materials using nanocrystal-based celluloses.
ULTRASONICS SONOCHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Textiles
Saaed Abdullah Mousa, S. M. Sapuan, M. M. Harussani, Tarique Jamal, M. A. M. Azri, R. A. Ilyas, Muhammad Amin Azman, Vasi Uddin Siddiqui, Tahrim Rafin
Summary: The study aims to develop a biopolymer composite made of sugar palm fiber and cassava starch and investigate its physical and structural characteristics. The addition of sugar palm fiber improved the thickness, density, water content, and biodegradability of the material, but had no significant effect on the tensile properties of the composite films.
JOURNAL OF NATURAL FIBERS
(2023)
Review
Polymer Science
Pui San Khoo, R. A. Ilyas, M. N. A. Uda, Shukur Abu Hassan, A. H. Nordin, A. S. Norfarhana, N. H. Ab Hamid, M. S. A. Rani, Hairul Abral, M. N. F. Norrrahim, V. F. Knight, Chuan Li Lee, S. Ayu Rafiqah
Summary: Chemical and biological water contamination, including heavy metals, aromatic compounds, and dyes, has become a major concern in the past three decades. To address this issue, scientists are exploring the potential of starch as an environmentally friendly material for water remediation due to its non-toxicity, biodegradability, and biocompatibility. Starch derivatives have shown effective adsorption capabilities for pollutants such as oil, organic solvents, pesticides, heavy metals, dyes, and pharmaceuticals, with removal rates exceeding 90%. However, further research is needed to optimize the technique before starch-based adsorbents can be widely used for large-scale wastewater treatment.
Article
Agronomy
Azizatul Karimah, Nissa Nurfajrin Solihat, Novitri Hastuti, Maya Ismayati, Riksfardini Anissa Ermawar, Asma Sohail, Apri Heri Iswanto, Harits Atika Ariyanta, R. A. Ilyas, Rudi Dungani, Widya Fatriasari
Summary: A study examined the effect of active alkali and sulfidity loading on the characteristics of kraft pulp produced from sweet sorghum bagasse. The results showed that the treated pulp had higher crystallinity and contained a higher carbohydrate content compared to untreated samples. This suggests that kraft pulping with variations in active alkali and sulfidity loading can be an alternative method for cellulose recovery.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Sandeep Kumar, Rakesh Dang, Alakesh Manna, Nishant Kumar Dhiman, Shubham Sharma, Shashi Prakash Dwivedi, Abhinav Kumar, Changhe Li, Elsayed M. Tag-Eldin, Mohamed Abbas
Summary: This research focuses on improving the physical strength of KF/PLA composites and employs Taguchi's and Grey Relational Analysis to identify the most effective ways to enhance the chemical treatment process. By modifying key variables, different variants of the composites were manufactured and their physical properties were evaluated. The study findings indicate that the mechanical properties of KF/PLA can be improved under the optimal conditions.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY-JMR&T
(2023)
Review
Engineering, Mechanical
Anxue Chu, Changhe Li, Zongming Zhou, Bo Liu, Yanbin Zhang, Min Yang, Teng Gao, Mingzheng Liu, Naiqing Zhang, Yusuf Suleiman Dambatta, Shubham Sharma
Summary: This paper comprehensively assesses the processability of nanofluids from the aspects of tribology, thermal performance, and machined surface quality. The differences in structure and functional mechanisms between different types of base fluids and nanoparticle molecules are compared, revealing the unique lubrication and heat transfer mechanisms endowed by nanoparticles to nanofluids. The mapping relationship between nanofluid parameters and material cutting performance is analyzed, providing theoretical guidance and technical support for the industrial application and scientific research of nanofluids.
Review
Engineering, Manufacturing
Min Yang, Ming Kong, Changhe Li, Yunze Long, Yanbin Zhang, Shubham Sharma, Runze Li, Teng Gao, Mingzheng Liu, Xin Cui, Xiaoming Wang, Xiao Ma, Yuying Yang
Summary: This study thoroughly analyzes and summarizes grinding temperature field models. It investigates the theory of the grinding temperature field, classifying it into traditional models and derives a more accurate grinding temperature model that aligns with practical grinding conditions. Various grinding thermal models are summarized and the most accurate model for each category is identified. The application and implementation of these models are reviewed and potential future research directions are proposed.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF EXTREME MANUFACTURING
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Abu Hassan Nordin, Norzita Ngadi, Rushdan Ahmad Ilyas, Nur Aien Fatini Abd Latif, Muhammad Luqman Nordin, Mohd Syahlan Mohd Syukri, Walid Nabgan, Syafikah Huda Paiman
Summary: This study explores the use of spent tea waste extract (STWE) as a green modifying agent for chitosan adsorbent modification in aspirin removal. The optimal synthesis parameters for aspirin removal were determined using response surface methodology. The results showed that the surface chemistry and characteristics of chitosan were successfully improved by STWE. The chitosan adsorbent (chitotea) demonstrated high adsorption capacity for aspirin.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Nur Aliaa Zulkefli, Rohani Mustapha, Suriani Mat Jusoh, Che Mohd Ruzaidi Ghazali, Mohamad Awang, Mohd Nor Faiz Norrrahim, Rushdan Ahmad Ilyas
Summary: Thermoset and biothermoset applications have developed significantly due to their easy processing and exceptional properties. Hybrid nanofillers, such as nanoclay, graphene nanoplatelets, carbon nanotubes, and nanodiamond, have been used to overcome the limitations of single-filler systems and enhance the properties of nanocomposites. In this review, the types of hybrid nanofillers, their interactions with the host polymer, and the effects of their contents and ratios are discussed. Limitations from previous works are addressed and future research on hybrid nanofillers is proposed.
NANOTECHNOLOGY REVIEWS
(2023)
