There has been a significant effort to develop steels with sub-micron grain size, since they will possess high strength and toughness, which makes them promising candidates for light-weighting technologies and contribute to strategies for energy savings. However, there has been n [....] » Read More
In the ever-evolving landscape of wireless communication and connectivity, the advent of mmWave 5G technology has ushered in unprecedented demands for adaptable antennas with beam scanning and beam steering capabilities. This surge extends across various domains, including commun [....] » Read More
Switchable functional molecules capable of producing mechanical work constitute an active focus in nanotechnologies as they can be a source of components for molecular-based devices and materials. In particular, the dynamic nature of mechanically interlocked molecules allows thei [....] » Read More
Metastable beta titanium alloys are perspective candidates for the use in the aircraft industry and medicine due to their excellent strength, relatively low modulus of elasticity and enhanced biocompatibility. Thermomechanical treatments are often used to improve mechanical prope [....] » Read More
The works of the famous Russian (Soviet) scientist A.A. Ilyushin, combining mechanical intuition, theoretical research and original experiments, continue to influence the mechanics of deformed solids. His groundbreaking work has advanced various fields, notably in modeling comple [....] » Read More
Yttria-stabilized zirconia (YSZ) is a pivotal material in energy conversion and storage applications. In this study, we employ molecular dynamics (MD) simulations to investigate the effects of different yttria concentrations on YSZ physical properties, while also exploring the in [....] » Read More
The use of biocomposites, materials generally obtained by reinforcing eco-sustainable or renewable matrices with natural fibers, is increasing sharply in many industrial sectors (automotive, construction, shipbuilding, etc.) since they allow the production of components, systems [....] » Read More
In recent years, a material hybrid structure has been proposed in which magnesium alloys and aluminum alloys are placed in the right places in order to reduce the weight of transportation equipment. However, when different metals are fusion-welded, the formation of brittle interm [....] » Read More
Elementary plastic deformation events (dislocation avalanches, mechanical, martensitic transformation, etc.) are typically concealed in the deformation curves as the curves provide only “average information”. This is due to the simultaneous plastic activity at a multi [....] » Read More
High quality materials in the nanosize and based-platforms have advantages over conventional methods due to feasibility of tailoring and tuning the desired properties to produce enhanced uniform distribution, targeted and localized delivery, sustained and controlled release, and [....] » Read More
Graphene oxide (GO) is wonder material yet a controversial in the biomedical field irrespective of its wide applications in drug delivery, wound healing, biosensors, etc. The interaction of GO with proteins is complex and depends basically upon the properties of GO. Pepsin is the [....] » Read More
Carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) composites possess attractive mechanical properties that make them the material of choice for aerospace applications. In order to improve their multi-functionality, carbon nanotubes (CNT) have long been used in the hope that these reinforcem [....] » Read More
At present, river sand was the main source of sand for construction. But the supply of river sand was limited by resources and environmental impact, and cannot fully met the demand for construction. China's coastal areas were rich in sea sand resources, and the total amount o [....] » Read More
At present, river sand was the main source of sand for construction. But the supply of river sand was limited by resources and environmental impact, and cannot fully met the demand for construction. China's coastal areas were rich in sea sand resources, and the total amount o [....] » Read More
The utilization of laser-induced forward transfer (LIFT) in additive manufacturing presents a promising avenue for the precise development of metallic structures on flexible substrates. Despite its notable advantages, including being a contactless and nozzle-free process facilita [....] » Read More
Machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) methods are emerging as promising technologies for enhancing the performance of low-cost photovoltaic (PV) cells in miniaturized electronic devices. Indeed, ML is set to significantly contribute to the development of more eff [....] » Read More
Because of their low cost and abundant resources, sodium ion batteries (SIBs) have drawn attention of researchers in recent years for possible large-scale energy-storage application [1-3]. Sodium has similar chemical and physical properties with lithium. However, finding a suitab [....] » Read More
Dissipative self-assembly refers to the phenomenon in which molecules or objects, operating under conditions far from equilibrium, organize themselves into structured arrangements or patterns by expending energy and generating waste. This process is prevalent in the natural world [....] » Read More
Hierarchically porous carbons (HPCs) are a class of highly interesting materials with wide applications. This presentation mainly reported the preparation of HPC based composites owning enhanced energy storage capability with the aid of high internal phase emulsion (HIPE) templat [....] » Read More
The chemical blowing agent plays a crucial role in enhancing the performance of polyethylene (PE) foaming resin during the rotational foaming process. Previously, the conventional blowing agent of PE resin commonly used pure azodicarbonamide (AZ). It had the unavoidable drawbacks [....] » Read More
Photoalignment and photopatterning has been proposed and studied for a long time. Light is responsible for the delivery of energy as well as phase and polarization information to materials systems. It was shown that photoalignment liquid crystals by azodye nanolayers could provid [....] » Read More
2D materials are growing at a rapid rate driven by the potential extraordinary electronic applications that they can offer. In parallel, terahertz (THz) technologies have continued to receive a great attraction due to the many effective applications, however, it has continuousl [....] » Read More
Wear processes of turnout and wheel components will be presented based on the theory considering contact ellipses based on the work of Kalker, Chudzkiewicz. The Archard Model will not be used. Contact ellipses are determined based on the normal forces (perpendicular to the contac [....] » Read More
My lab has developed a new technique to noninvasively measure the elastic and viscous properties of synthetic and natural polymers using infrared light and acoustic sound applied transversely to the surface of materials. The technique termed vibrational optical coherence tomograp [....] » Read More
Smart windows are sustainable devices because they reduce the cooling loads of buildings during hot and summer periods. As a result, the electricity consumed by a building for cooling with HVAC is much lower than buildings that do not use smart windows. Smart windows [....] » Read More
In this keynote talk, the traditional disc diffusion-test bioassay is revisited within the perspective of using a mathematical approach grounded on the standard as well as on the modified Hill model. Importantly, the Hill model was established in 1910 to account for the binding o [....] » Read More
Artificial intelligence (AI) has revolutionized many fields by identifying patterns and optimizing processes. Despite the use of AI across numerous industries, its use in biomaterials is relatively absent. Here, in this invited talk, a review of the promise for the use of AI in b [....] » Read More
An analytical model is developed to investigate the impact characteristics of composite cylindrical shells with two fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) skins and an auxetic honeycomb core (AHC) subjected to high-velocity internal projectile impact. A strain rate fitting function metho [....] » Read More
Cryogenic in-memory computing holds the promise of energy-efficient hardware implementation for machine learning algorithms, particularly for crucial quantum computation tasks like quantum error correction and quantum control. However, achieving this requires the development of e [....] » Read More
Hardfacing is a welding process used to apply a protective layer of wear-resistant material onto the surface of a metal component. This process is employed to extend the life of industrial equipment and machinery that is subjected to abrasive or erosive wear, impact, and corrosio [....] » Read More
Different from normal wounds, wound management for patients with diabetes and metabolic disorders is challenged by spatiotemporally dynamic wound microenvironment. However, diabetes-specific wound care is not sufficiently explored and diabetic wounds are challenged by poor healin [....] » Read More
Today the construction sector is considered the largest contributor to climate change, producing about 39% of carbon dioxide emissions and 25% of solid waste globally. This happens because the construction industry still predominantly adopts a linear economic model, [....] » Read More
Resonant light scattering by nanoparticles provides a unique opportunity to concentrate a high-amplitude electromagnetic field in a subwavelength area of space as well as to tailor and control its pattern. In addition to purely academic interest, this is extremely important for n [....] » Read More
Over the past few decades the one-dimensional mixed-spin lattice models like spin chains and spin ladders have attracted big interest due to numerous advances in targeted design of nanostructured magnetic materials [1-2] In this work we studied analytically and numerically [....] » Read More
A series of alloy systems take place in a class of functional materials with stimulus response to external effect. Shape memory alloys take place in this group by exhibiting a peculiar property called shape memory effect. These alloys have dual characteristics, shape memory effec [....] » Read More
Mobil Composition of Matter, MCM-41, associated with large surface area (SA) and mesopore-scale pore sizes, finds extensive applications in catalysis, adsorption, separation, sensor, hybrid optics, biomedical devices and drug delivery etc. Simple structure and elegant synthesis p [....] » Read More
Utilized Sansevieria cylindrica fibers as a reinforcing component within a natural rubber matrix. It is crafted various biocomposite samples with differing fiber lengths and loadings, employing a compression molding process and vulcanizing technique while maintaining a temperatur [....] » Read More
The study focused on utilizing a hybrid ramie/flax natural fiber reinforcement in conjunction with epoxy resin as the matrix material. The fabrication method employed was compression molding. Among various combinations tested, the hybrid composition with 40 wt.% of 1 cm fiber len [....] » Read More
The nanotechnology could deliver world-altering changes in the ways we create, transmit, store, and use energy. The scientists are working to develop super-efficient batteries, low-resistance transmission lines, and cheaper solar cells. However, the likelihood and time frame of t [....] » Read More
In the present article, the analysis of the free vibration of partially biosourced Cylindrical Shallow Shells (CSS) is presented with a focus on the effect of fiber contents and curvature. Initially, an experimental study is conducted to manufacture shells with varying Alfa fiber [....] » Read More
The whole world is facing two major problems. These are water & air pollutions and scarcity of energy resources. Both these problems can be resolved to a greater extent by using an emerging material, a photocatalyst. The problem of water pollution can be solved by photocataly [....] » Read More
Considering electron Compton wavelength associated with the mass of an electron as a basic unit of length for atomic and molecular systems one can estimate electronic energy levels of atomic and molecular systems by simple consideration of the atomic or molecular bound state as a [....] » Read More
Nucleophilic addition reactions to metal stabilized carbo-cations, such as, [(η5 -C5R5) (η2vinyl η3-cyclopentenyl)] +salts with various nucleophiles such as LiAlH4, MeLi, KCN, NaOMe, exclusively yields functionalized η2-vinyl η2-cyclopentene complexes, as the [....] » Read More
Welding is an essential assembly process in the manufacturing industry. Friction welding is a process that is becoming more and more widely used because it is an environmental process. This process is based on friction between the parts to be welded. Likewise, this process is div [....] » Read More
Title : Rapid manufacturing anywhere, anytime
Wei Min Huang, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
Rapid manufacturing on space/air/sea/land missions, where either gravitational force is missing or severe random disturbance may present continuously, is highly in demand. However, till today, there is no reliable technique for such working environments. The purpose of this study [....] » Read More
Title : Waterproofing materials for ammonium nitrate
Ramdas Sawleram Damse, Retired Scientist from High Energy Materials Research Laboratory (HEMRL), India
This study explores the possibility of overcoming the problem of hygroscopicity of ammonium nitrate by coating the particles with selected waterproofing materials .Gravimetric analysis of the samples of ammonium nitrate coated with eight different waterproofing materials , vis-&a [....] » Read More
Title : Calculation and data-driven strategies for accelerated MOFs design and synthesis
Ge Wang, University of Science and Technology Beijing, China
Metal-organic framework (MOF) is a new class of nanoporous material that is widely used in catalytic field due to their large specific surface area, high porosity and tunable pore size. Its excellent chemical tunability provides a wide material space, in which tens of thousands o [....] » Read More
Title : Advanced multifunctional textile structural polymeric composites and applications
B K Behera, Indian Institute of Technology, India
Novel materials with unique properties compared to conventional materials are named as advanced materials that help modern industries to drive technological innovations and optimise the cost and efficiency of existing traditional materials and products. These materials include bi [....] » Read More
Title : A very low temperature green processing for developing high dielectric Al2O3, SrTiO3 ceramic composites
Brahma Raju Golla, National Institute of Technology Warangal, India
Processing of ceramics and its composites either by conventional or advanced processing techniques necessitates very high sintering temperature (>1000oC) and moderate to long duration of time. On the other hand, the Cold Sintering Process (CSP) is a low temperature green techn [....] » Read More
Title : Creep fatigue crack growth (CFCG) studies on P91 steel
Nayaka Narasaiah, National Institute of Technology Warangal, India
Components operating under elevated temperature are often subjected to cyclic type of loading, rendering crack growth due to creep–fatigue conditions, a significant concern during the design and service life-cycle of the component. An exhaustive comprehension of creep-fatig [....] » Read More
Title : Development of advanced robotic incremental sheet metal forming processes
Li Wenting, Singapore Institute of Manufacturing Technology, Singapore
Rapid prototyping has become increasingly indispensable in the iterative development of novel products across a spectrum of industries, including aerospace, automotive, construction, and biomedical sectors. Besides the prevalent 3D additive manufacturing technologies, robotic inc [....] » Read More
Title : Synthesis and physicochemical characterization of tannic acid encapsulated BSA nanoparticles: From structural analysis to bioactivity assessment for enhanced drug delivery
Lajpreet Kaur, Institute of nuclear medicine and allied science, India
BSA-NPs offer a beneficial strategy for targeted drug delivery. These NPs improve the drug effectiveness by increasing its availability and distribution. At the same time, these NPs reduce the body tendency to develop resistance towards drugs. Tannic acid (TA), a naturally-occurr [....] » Read More
Title : Machine learning assisted prediction of solid solubility limits in binary metallic alloys through Hume-Rothery approach
Uma Maheswara Rao Seelam, National Institute of Technology Warangal, India
The solid solubility of metallic alloys is a critical factor in designing the materials with tailored properties. Hume-Rothery rules qualitatively predict the solid solubility limits (SSL) in the binary metallic alloys. In recent years, machine learning (ML) approach has become a [....] » Read More
Title : Zirconia based Bio-ceramics - new additives
Ajoy Kumar Pandey, National Institute of Technology Warangal, India
Zirconia ceramic shows the best mechanical properties in terms of fracture toughness as it undergoes transformation toughening that occurs during the propagation of a crack inside the matrix. To exhibit transformation toughening, higher temperature phases (i.e., cubic or tetragon [....] » Read More
Title : Novel method for fabrication of separator/electrolyte for lithium metal batteries
Waqas Ul Arifeen, Yeungnam University, Korea, Republic of
A two-step process was adapted to prepare the separator/electrolyte for lithium metal batteries. In the 1st step electrospinning process was used and in the 2nd step solution casting method was adapted to cast on the electrospun membrane. This dual step process of fabrication tec [....] » Read More
Title : A study on highly efficient Ni-Fe alloy sulphuric acid leaching through anodize electrolysis process
Namhun Kwon, Korea Institute of Industrial Technology & Korea University, Korea, Republic of
The surging demand for nickel, driven by the proliferation of secondary batteries, has intensified the need for innovative approaches to secure a stable supply. However, the geographical constraints and export restrictions on nickel resources in certain regions have underscored t [....] » Read More
Title : A study on highly efficient Ni-Fe alloy sulfuric acid leaching through anodize electrolysis process
Myungsuk Kim, Korea Institute of Industrial Technology, Korea, Republic of
The surging demand for nickel, driven by the proliferation of secondary batteries, has intensified the need for innovative approaches to secure a stable supply. However, the geographical constraints and export restrictions on nickel resources in certain regions have underscored t [....] » Read More
Title : A study on highly efficient Ni-Fe alloy sulphuric acid leaching through anodize electrolysis process
Donghyun Kim, Korea Institute of Industrial Technology & Korea University, Korea, Republic of
The surging demand for nickel, driven by the proliferation of secondary batteries, has intensified the need for innovative approaches to secure a stable supply. However, the geographical constraints and export restrictions on nickel resources in certain regions have underscored t [....] » Read More