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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
M. Prashanth, R. Karunanithi, Rasool Mohideen, S. Sivasankaran, Milica Vlahovic
Summary: AA7017 + x vol. % Al2O3 (x = 5, 10, 20) nanocomposite powders were synthesized by HEBM process, and the powders milled for 20 hours showed better performance. The synthesized powders were characterized using XRD, HR-SEM, HR-TEM, Zeta particle size analyzer, and TG-DSC. The particle sizes obtained from different diffraction analysis models were compared with the results from PSA, HR-SEM, and HR-TEM analyses.
MATERIALS CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS
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W. R. Agami, M. Adel Aly
Summary: Spinel nanoferrite powder was synthesized using the sol-gel citrate method. Nanocomposites of (Co0.2Zn0.8Fe2O4/NBR) were prepared with varying ferrite filler loads to investigate improvements in mechanical and dielectric properties. The study emphasized the impact of nanoferrite concentration and particle size on rheometric, mechanical, and dielectric properties, revealing differing effects on each property with increasing ferrite load and particle size.
POLYMER COMPOSITES
(2021)
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Environmental Sciences
D. Nathiya, N. M. Alhaji, A. R. Mohamed Jahangir, M. Ismail Fathima, Mansour K. Gatasheh, Ashraf Atef Hatamleh, Sadaf Zehra, A. Ayeshamariam
Summary: In this study, ZnGa2O4 nanocomposites were synthesized via a hydrothermal method and used for the photocatalytic degradation of organic dyes under UV irradiation. The structure, morphology, size, and optical properties of ZnGa2O4 were characterized using various techniques, and the degradation process followed second-order kinetics. The results demonstrated high efficiency in degrading industrial dyes, suggesting potential for more efficient ZnGa2O4 nanocomposites for photocatalytic applications.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2022)
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Duraibabu Dhanapal, S. Ananda Kumar, J. Ranjitha
Summary: In this study, different weight percentages of amine-functionalized nano-alumina (F-Al) were added into diglycidyl ethers of bisphenol-A (DGEBA) epoxy resin and areca fiber (AF) composite. The F-Al acted as an adhesion promoter and improved the thermal, mechanical, and thermo-mechanical properties of DGEBA/AF nano-composites.
MATERIALS TODAY COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
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Polymer Science
A. R. Annappa, S. Basavarajappa, J. Paulo Davim
Summary: The addition of organoclays enhanced the mechanical properties of glass-epoxy nanocomposites, including ultimate tensile strength and flexural strength. Organoclay significantly reduced the roughness of the fractured surface and improved the overall performance of the nanocomposites.
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Engineering, Chemical
Manal A. El Sayed, Nahla T. Elazab, Malek Gassoumi, Magdy A. M. Ibrahim
Summary: This research presents a successful method for synthesizing nanocrystalline silver coatings using electrodeposition from an environmentally friendly electrolyte. The obtained silver coatings from this cyanide-free electrolyte exhibit bright and adherent nanocrystalline structures, and show excellent antibacterial properties against both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria.
JOURNAL OF THE TAIWAN INSTITUTE OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERS
(2022)
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Chao Liu, Tielong Shen, Cunfeng Yao, Hailong Chang, Kongfang Wei, Lijuan Niu, Zhiwei Ma, Zhiguang Wang
Summary: The study found that a Si modified steel SIMP exhibited better oxidation resistance compared to T91 in 500 degrees C steam with a flow rate of 5 m/s, and the oxidation rate was significantly enhanced at relatively low dissolved oxygen levels. This suggested that not only alloy composition and dissolved oxygen, but also the flow rate, played important roles in the corrosion behavior of ferritic-martensitic steels.
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Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Michael Burtscher, Markus Alfreider, Christina Kainz, Daniel Kiener
Summary: The technical potential of WCu alloys is limited by the modest fracture characteristics of the material system in its coarse-grained condition. To address this, a W-50 at.% Cu composite with a nanocrystalline microstructure was processed using high-pressure torsion deformation. The resulting microstructures were quantified, and the mechanical properties were investigated. The study found that the processed specimens had smaller grain sizes and increased amount of mechanically intermixed W in the Cu grains. The mechanical properties of the processed specimens were comparable to those of the coarse-grained specimens.
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING A-STRUCTURAL MATERIALS PROPERTIES MICROSTRUCTURE AND PROCESSING
(2023)
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yi Yang, Bingbing Yin, Yansong Shang, Xinming Wang, Jian Chen
Summary: The corrosion resistance of the TiB2-12(Fe-Co-Cr-Ni) cermets can be improved by reducing the size of TiB2 powder, increasing the proportion of Fe-Co-Cr-Ni solid solution, and controlling the porosity of the cermet and the precipitation of secondary borides. The corrosion kinetics exhibits a linear relation with the immersion time.
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Polymer Science
Duraibabu Dhanapal, AnandaKumar Srinivasan, Manjumeena Rajarathinam, Alagar Muthukaruppan
Summary: The structure and properties of TGDDM/F-Al nanocomposites were studied by adding various weight fractions of F-Al reinforcement in TGDDM epoxy. The results showed that the addition of 1 wt% F-Al significantly improved the mechanical properties of TGDDM epoxy nanocomposites and increased both Tg and IDT.
HIGH PERFORMANCE POLYMERS
(2023)
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Uttam Kumar Murmu, Abhishek Ghosh, Asiful H. Seikh, Ibrahim A. Alnaser, Hany S. Abdo, Naif S. Alowaysi, Manojit Ghosh
Summary: This study investigates the fabrication and characterization of Cu-Ti-B alloys through ball milling of Cu, Ti, and B powders, focusing on the in situ formation of TiB2 and its impact on the mechanical properties of the composites. The results indicate that the in situ formation of TiB2 particles plays a crucial role in determining the mechanical properties of the alloys, which improve with increasing Ti and B content.
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Engineering, Environmental
Sapna Thakur, Mamta Shandilya, Geetika Guleria
Summary: In this study, ZnO nanoparticles were successfully synthesized using plant and leaf extracts as reducing agents, with secondary metabolites from the extracts playing a crucial role. SEM and EDX analysis revealed the influence of plant extracts on the growth mechanism and surface morphology of the nanoparticles.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2021)
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Materials Science, Composites
Sakine Kiratli, Zuleyha Aslan
Summary: The effect of nanoclay on the mechanical properties of E-glass/epoxy composites was investigated. It was found that the shear strength, tensile strength, and modulus of elasticity in the fiber direction, as well as the tensile strength in the transverse direction, decreased for all ratios. However, the Poisson's ratio increased at the ratios of 3 and 5 wt%, while the modulus of elasticity in the transverse direction increased at the ratio of 1 wt%. Additionally, the flexural strength and interlaminar shear strength increased at the ratio of 1 wt%.
JOURNAL OF COMPOSITE MATERIALS
(2023)
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Environmental Sciences
Neha Lalotra, Priya Kaith, Kamni Pathania
Summary: This study focuses on the synthesis of Dy3+ doped Potassium Strontium Vanadate (KSrVO4) nanopowders and investigates their structural, spectroscopic, optical, and morphological characteristics. The results show that the nanophosphors have a small crystallite size, consistent functional groups, and particle size. Under UV light excitation, three major peaks were observed. Furthermore, the nanophosphors exhibited suitable CCT, enhanced color purity, and high quantum yield, suggesting potential applications in w-LED devices.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
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Environmental Sciences
Neha Lalotra, Priya Kaith, Kamni Pathania
Summary: This study focuses on synthesizing an economical phosphor with low energy consumption and minimal environmental harm. Dysprosium-doped Potassium Strontium Vanadate (KSrVO4) nanopowders were synthesized and analyzed for their structural, spectroscopic, optical, and morphological characteristics. The results showed that the phosphor had suitable properties for potential applications in w-LED devices.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
