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Open AccessTowards athermal optically-interconnected computing system using slotted silicon microring resonators and RF-photonic comb generation
We report that completely athermal design of a slotted silicon waveguide is possible by combining the negative thermo-optic (TO) coefficient of, for example, polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) with the positive TO...
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Open AccessDesign and evaluation of an arbitration-free passive optical crossbar for on-chip interconnection networks
With recent advances in silicon nanophotonics, optical crossbars based on CMOS-compatible microring resonators have emerged as viable on-chip optical interconnection networks to deliver high-bandwidth communic...
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Open AccessEvaluating Bending Strength of Plasma Sprayed Al2O3 Coatings
The bending strength of plasma sprayed Al2O3 coatings was evaluated using three-point bending tests. The measured strength data sets were statistically analyzed by employing Weibull distribution. It was found tha...
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Antibacterial Property and Biocompatibility of Plasma Sprayed Hydroxyapatite/Silver Composite Coatings
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A particle swarm optimization approach for components placement inspection on printed circuit boards
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Investigation on the application of reformed coke oven gas in direct reduction iron production with a mathematical model
To investigate the application of reformed coke oven gas (COG) in producing the direct reduction iron (DRI), we simulated a countercurrent gas solid moving bed reactor in which the iron ore pellet was reduced ...
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Determination of accurate theoretical values for thermodynamic properties in bulk metallic glasses
Deviation values of specific heat difference \( \Updelta C_{\rm p},\) ...
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Effect of heat treatment on corrosion behavior of low pressure sand cast Mg-10Gd-3Y-0.5Zr alloys
The corrosion behaviors of low-pressure sand cast Mg-10Gd-3Y-0.5Zr (wt.%) alloys in as-cast, solution treated (T4) and aged (T6) conditions were studied by means of immersion test and electrochemical measureme...
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Dependency of microstructure and microhardness on withdrawal rate of Ti-43Al-2Cr-2Nb alloy prepared by electromagnetic cold crucible directional solidification
The intermetallic Ti-43Al-2Cr-2Nb (at.%) alloy was directionally solidified in an electromagnetic cold crucible with different withdrawal rates (V) ranging from 0.2 to 1.0 mm∙min-1, at a constant temperature grad...
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A high-Nb TiAl alloy with highly refined microstructure and excellent mechanical properties fabricated by electromagnetic continuous casting
In the present research, microstructure refinement of a high-Nb TiAl alloy (Ti-48Al-8Nb-0.15B ) was realized by means of the electromagnetic continuous casting (EMCC) technique. The microstructure of an ingot ...
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Open AccessEffect of thermal annealing on scintillation properties of Ce:Gd2Y1Ga2.7Al2.3O12 under different atmosphere
Cerium-doped 1% Ce:Gd2Y1Ga2.7Al2.3O12(GYGAG) single crystal samples grown via Czochralski method were annealed under air, O2 and N2 atmospheres from 350 to 1400 °C. The X-ray excited luminescence spectra, energy ...
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Microstructure and mechanical properties of Ni3Al intermetallics prepared by directional solidification electromagnetic cold crucible technique
The present work focused on the Ni3Al-based alloy with a high melting point. The aim of the research is to study the effect of withdrawal rate on the microstructures and mechanical properties of directionally sol...
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Open AccessStructure of Micro-nano WC-10Co4Cr Coating and Cavitation Erosion Resistance in NaCl Solution
Cavitation erosion (CE) is the predominant cause for the failure of overflow components in fluid machinery. Advanced coatings have provided an effective solution to cavitation erosion due to the rapid developm...
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Solidification path calculations of Al-Zn-Mg alloys in Al-rich corner
The solidification paths of Al-Zn-Mg alloys in the Al-rich corner were investigated. The thermodynamic data for the calculation are obtained by direct coupling with the CALPHAD software Thermo-Calc via its TQ6...
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Effects of minor Y, Zr and Er addition on microstructure and properties of Al-5Cu-0.4Mn alloy
The effect of different contents of Y, Zr and Er on microstructure and properties of Al-5Cu-0.4Mn alloy was investigated. T6 heat treatment, OM, SEM and EDS methods were applied to the alloy. The results showe...
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Influence of thermal exposure on microstructure and stress rupture properties of a new Re-containing single crystal Ni-based superalloy
In this study, the long-term thermal microstructural stability and related stress rupture lives of a new Re-containing Ni-based single-crystal superalloy, DD11, were investigated after high-temperature exposur...
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Open AccessLocomotion Optimization and Manipulation Planning of a Tetrahedron-Based Mobile Mechanism with Binary Control
Locomotion and manipulation optimization is essential for the performance of tetrahedron-based mobile mechanism. Most of current optimization methods are constrained to the continuous actuated system with limi...
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Open AccessClosed-Form Modeling and Analysis of an XY Flexure-Based Nano-Manipulator
Flexure-based mechanisms are widely utilized in nano manipulations. The closed-form statics and dynamics modeling is difficult due to the complex topologies, the inevitable compliance of levers, the Hertzian c...
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Ignition-proof performance and mechanism of AZ91D-3Nd-xDy magnesium alloys at high temperatures
This study focused on the synergistic effect of alloying elements neodymium (Nd) and dysprosium (Dy) on the ignition-proof performance of AZ91D alloy. The ignition-proof mechanism of AZ91D-3Nd-xDy (x = 0.5, 1.0, ...
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Open AccessAn Error Equivalent Model of Revolute Joints with Clearances for Antenna Pointing Mechanisms
Joint clearances in antenna pointing mechanisms lead to uncertainty in function deviation. Current studies mainly focus on radial clearance of revolute joints, while axial clearance has rarely been taken into ...