Wear Characterization and Coefficient of Friction Prediction Using a Convolutional Neural Network Model for Chromium-Coated SnSb11Cu6 Alloy by Mihail Kolev, Vladimir Petkov, Veselin Petkov, Rositza Dimitrova, Shaban Uzun, Boyko Krastev

“…The coatings were applied through an electrolytic process and systematically characterized using scanning electron microscopy and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy to evaluate their morphology, composition, and wear performance. …”
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ANFIS modelling of the strength properties of natural rubber latex modified concrete by Efiok Etim Nyah, David Ogbonna Onwuka, Joan Ijeoma Arimanwa, George Uwadiegwu Alaneme, G. Nakkeeran, Ulari Sylvia Onwuka, Chinenye Elizabeth Okere

“…Laboratory experiments were conducted to evaluate the effects of varying NRL and calcium sulfate (CaSO4) contents on compressive, flexural, and splitting tensile strength. …”
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Effects of Mo Layer on the High-Temperature Oxidation Resistance Mechanism of Micro-Melted NiCr Coating on Zirconium Alloys Surface by LIU Gengming, SONG Guoqing, XUE Kanghui, CHEN Yong

“…The SEM morphology and elemental distribution of the coatings before and after oxidation were examined. Additionally, the composition of the coatings was determined to evaluate the changes in their high-temperature oxidation resistance. …”
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Deposition and Characterization of Cu-Enhanced High-Entropy Alloy Coatings via DC Magnetron Sputtering by Arcadii Sobetkii, Laurentiu-Florin Mosinoiu, Stefania Caramarin, Dumitru Mitrica, Laura-Madalina Cursaru, Alexandru-Cristian Matei, Ioan-Albert Tudor, Beatrice-Adriana Serban, Mihai Ghita, Nicoleta Vitan, Julia Witt, Ozlem Ozcan, Bogdan Postolnyi, Alexander Pogrebnjak

“…Two CuCrFeMnNi HEA compositions in the form of bulk alloys and PVD (Physical Vapor Deposition) coatings, with 5% and 10% Cu, were analyzed for their microstructural, mechanical, and anticorrosive characteristics. …”
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Improving the water-holding and gelation properties of egg white by glycosylation and alkaline heating by Yang Ye, Xinyue Gou, Guixiang Jia, Jingyu Xiang, Anjiao Li, Yang Wang

“…We have improved the water-holding capacity and gelation properties of egg white gels by combining glycosylation with alkaline-heating. A comprehensive evaluation was conducted, encompassing parameters such as color, texture, water-holding capacity (WHC), intermolecular forces, secondary structure, and gel electrophoresis. …”
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The impacts of freeze-thaw cycles on polypropylene fiber-reinforced clayey soil stabilized with alkali-activated fly ash by Arash Rajaee, Nafiseh Talebi, Saeed Abrishami

“…While initial FTCs caused no mass loss, subsequent cycles led to increased mass loss and remained below 2 % for all samples. Microstructural analysis results corroborated UCS test results. …”
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Advancements in ceramic-coated metals: Enhancing thermal spray coatings for improved performance in aerospace applications using surface treatments by Amrinder Mehta, Hitesh Vasudev

“…Described coatings microstructures in the said coatings were investigated using SEM imaging with elemental mapping of details of their compositions which augmented the results of the adhesive bond strength tests coupled with Vickers hardness tests for the qualitative evaluation of their physical–mechanical properties. …”
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Carbon-based solid lubricants: An overview by José Daniel Biasoli de Mello

“…Initially, we present a brief description of the processing route for obtaining these materials, followed by their microstructural characterization and a synthesis of the most relevant aspects of tribological evaluation. …”
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Multiscale Modeling of Silicon Carbide Cladding for Nuclear Applications: Thermal Performance Modeling by Gyanender Singh, Jianguo Yu, Fei Xu, Tiankai Yao, Peng Xu

“…In addition to the microstructural features, the properties of individual constituents of the composites and fiber tow architecture determine the bulk properties. …”
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Electrochemical corrosion influencing the Al beryl alloy system subjected to extrusion process by K.G. Sagar, Bincy Rose Vergis, Bharath K. Devendra, P. SampthKumaran

“…The aluminum 2024 Beryl composites with beryl at 4 levels (2, 4 & 6 wt%) are evaluated in highly corrosive medium (0.5 ml sulfuric acid) and evaluated its corrosion resistance electrochemically. …”
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An ecofriendly approach to explore the physical and mechanical properties of cement mortar reinforced with Abutilon indicum fibres by V Aarthipriya, C Umarani

“…In recent years, a substantial increase in the utilization of plant-based fibres over synthetic fibres was observed primarily because of their abundant availability, which is also found to enhance the mechanical characteristics of cement composites. This study aims to examine the performance of Abutilon indicum fibre reinforced cement mortar with varied fibre contents and fibre lengths based on physical, mechanical and microstructural properties. …”
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Study on the performance of cement stabilized limestone tailings blending macadam in pavement base by Wenwei Li, Chunyu Zheng, Chenxu Liu, Zhixiong Zhang, Zhen Wang, Quan Wang

“…This study systematically evaluated the viability of substituting natural aggregates with limestone tailings in base course composites. …”
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Investigation of high-temperature wear behaviour of Mo-alloyed SS316 laser claddings deposited by LDED for heat exchanger tubes by C.R. Aprameya, Sharnappa Joladarashi, M.R. Ramesh

“…This research evaluated the high-temperature wear performance of these composite claddings using ball-on-flat tribological testing under applied loads of 10 and 20 N at 400°C. …”
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Synthesis and mechanical characterization of hydroxyapatite-based biomaterials reinforced with nickel-titanium-magnesium alloys for use in cortical bone implants by Refugio-García María E., Miranda-Hernández José G., Gallardo-Mendez Marco A., Vázquez-Huerta Gerardo, Rodríguez-García José A., Rocha-Rangel Enrique

“…The microstructures of the biomaterials are fine, homogeneous, and similar to those of bovine cortical bone. …”
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Impact of Pumice Substitution on Mortar Properties: A Case Study on Mechanical Performance and XRD Analysis by Pablo Julián López-Gonzalez, Rodrigo Vivar-Ocampo, Humberto Raymundo González-Moreno, Oscar Moreno-Vazquez, Efrén Meza-Ruíz, Sergio Aurelio Zamora-Castro, David Reyes-González, Joaquin Sangabriel-Lomeli

“…The incorporation of sustainable construction is essential for minimizing the environmental footprint of cementitious composites. This research examines the mechanical behavior and microstructural features of alternative mortars in which pumice acts as a partial cement replacement. …”
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Study on the Performance of High-Performance Mortar (HPM) Prepared Using Sodium-Silicate-Modified Graphite Tailing Sand by Ruixin Jiang, Zhengjun Wang, Yingxin Du, Yajing Wen

“…The microstructural properties of GT-HPM were also analyzed by X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), and scanning electron microscopy (SEM/EDS). …”
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Sodium Alginate–Starch Capsules for Enhanced Stability of Metformin in Simulated Gastrointestinal Fluids by Roxana Gheorghita, Ioan-Ovidiu Sirbu, Andrei Lobiuc, Mihai Covasa

“…Sodium alginate–starch capsules with varying compositions were analyzed to develop metformin hydrochloride (MET) containing capsules with adequate physicochemical properties. …”
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Effect of Amorphous Si₃N₄ Nanoparticles on the Infrared Transmittance of α-Al₂O₃ by Mahdi Darabi, Ehsan Mohammad Sharifi, Reza Vafaie, Akbar Eshaghi, Mohammad Reza Loghman Estraki

“…Furthermore, the role of the dispersing agent in improving slurry homogeneity and particle distribution was evaluated.Materials and Methods: The composite materials were synthesized via a chemical precipitation process, wherein alumina powder was mixed with Si3N4 nanoparticles, magnesium nitrate, lanthanum nitrate, and a dispersing agent in an aqueous solution.Ultrasonic waves were employed to enhance particle dispersion, and the slurry pH was adjusted to 10 to stabilize the suspension.Subsequent to powder preparation, spark plasma sintering was utilized to achieve densification and control grain growth. …”
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Effects of Graphene Nanoplatelets and Nanosized Al₄C₃ Formation on the Wear Properties of Hot Extruded Al-Based Nanocomposites by Mihail Kolev, Rumyana Lazarova, Veselin Petkov, Rositza Dimitrova

“…The effect of GNPs and nanosized carbides on the tribological properties of the composites was evaluated using dry friction pin-on-disk tests to assess wear resistance and the coefficient of friction (COF). …”
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Experimental investigation on the influence of sonication parameter for enhancing the mechanical properties of cement mortar with graphene oxide integration by Siva Avudaiappan, Chunwei Zhang, Krishna Prakash Arunachalam, Kiruthiga Ramakrishnan, Ramon Francisco Arrue Munoz, Cristian Canales, Krishnamoorthy Shanmugaraj, Udayabhaskar Rednam, Mangalaraja Ramalinga Viswanathan, Katherina Fernández

“…The experiments were conducted to evaluate the flexural strength, compressive strength, sorptivity, rapid chloride penetration, as well as to perform the microstructural analyses. …”
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