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Microstructure and Wear Resistance of a Ni–Fe–Si–B Amorphous Composite Coating by Laser Cladding
In this study, a Ni–Fe–Si–B amorphous composite coating is coated on H13 steel by laser cladding. Coatings are systematically investigated for their microstructure, phase composition, tribological behavior, an...
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Solvent-controlled synthesis of Ni-PTA MOFs as high performance anode material for Li-ion batteries
Metal-organic frameworks are recognized as active electrode materials for rechargeable batteries due to their structural diversity, abundant electrochemical active sites and large ion diffusion channels. Herei...
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Facile synthesis of copper sulfide wire/carbon nanotube composite with improved sodium storage performance
One-dimensional copper sulfide (CuS) wires were realized by the acrylamide-assisted hydrothermal process using Cu(NO3)2 and thiourea (NH2CSNH2) as reactants at 100 °C. A copper sulfide/carbon nanotube (CNTs) comp...
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The effects of nitrogen ionization during preparation and oxygen pressure during annealing on the morphology, structure, and luminescent properties of Mg-doped ZnO thin films
In order to understand the effects of nitrogen ionization during preparation and oxygen pressure during annealing (OPA) on the morphology, structure, and luminescent properties of Mg-doped ZnO thin films, Zn0.97M...
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Open AccessAuthor Correction: Emergent topological states via digital (001) oxide superlattices
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Modeling Study on the Evolution of Slag-Entrained Inclusions Containing La2O3 in a Calcium-Treated Aluminum-Killed Steel
In the current study, tracer industrial trials using La2O3 were conducted to determinate the origin of inclusions. A kinetic model was developed to predict the variation in composition of slag-entrained inclusion...
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Enhanced Grain Refining Effect of Mg–Zr Master Alloy on Magnesium Alloys via a Synergistic Strategy Involving Heterogeneous Nucleation and Solute-Driven Growth Restriction
Zirconium (Zr) emerges as the most effective grain refiner for magnesium (Mg) alloys incorporating Zr. Typically, Zr is introduced in the form of an Mg–Zr master alloy. However, within Mg–Zr master alloys, Zr ...
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Influence of Ni impurity ions in electrolyte on the performance of vanadium redox flow battery
The impurity ions have negative effects on the thermal stability and electrochemical performance of the electrolyte, limiting the cycling stability of vanadium redox flow battery (VRFB). Since the Ni ions are ...
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Simultaneous Determination of Trace Matrine and Oxymatrine Pesticide Residues in Tea by Magnetic Solid-Phase Extraction Coupled with Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry
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Entrained Defects in A356 Semisolid Slurry Produced by RSF and CSC Processes
Semisolid slurry is highly important in rheocasting. In the majority of semisolid slurry preparation methods, the melt is subjected to intensive stirring. In the present study, experiments, simulations, SEM, X...
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The effect of Mg do** concentration and annealing on the structure and luminescence properties of ZnO thin films
In order to gain a deeper understanding of the relationship between defects and luminescent properties in thin films, ZnO films containing 0 to 8 at % Mg were prepared on amorphous quartz substrates by room te...
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Hot Deformation Behavior and Microstructural Evolution of an In Situ 2 wt.% TiB2-Reinforced 6061 Al Matrix Composite
In order to investigate the hot deformation behavior of an in situ 2 wt.% TiB2-reinforced 6061 Al matrix composite (hereafter labeled as TiB2/6061 Al composite), hot compression tests were conducted over the defo...
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Macro and Micro Segregations and Prediction of Carbide Equivalent Size in Vacuum Arc Remelting of M50 Steel via Simulations and Experiments
Macrosegregation and coarse primary carbides caused by microsegregation are typical solidification defects during Vacuum Arc Remelting (VAR) which greatly limit the mechanical properties of M50-bearing steel c...
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Solidification Microstructure Reconstruction and Its Effects on Phase Transformation, Grain Boundary Transformation Mechanism, and Mechanical Properties of TC4 Alloy Welded Joint
In this study, the solidification microstructure, reconstructed by the method of parent grain crystallographic reconstruction (PGCR), was studied for TC4 titanium alloy welded joint. The investigation focused ...
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Triboelectric and dielectric properties of CaSnO3 and BaTiO3 co-modified NaNbO3 perovskite oxides
Triboelectric nanogenerator has recently received considerable attention, as it can convert mechanical energy into electrical energy. The NaNbO3–CaSnO3–BaTiO3 (NN–CS–BT) perovskite was synthesized in order to obt...
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Insight of super-capacitive properties of flexible gel polymer electrolyte containing butyl imidazole ionic liquids with different anions based on PVDF-HFP
Supercapacitors based on ionic liquid gel polymer electrolytes (GPEs) have attracted considerable attention as a new energy storage device due to their good specific capacitance, good cycling capacity and stab...
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Amorphous Ni–Mn–O microspheres with high energy density and ultralong-term stability up to 100, 000 cycles for aqueous pseudo-capacitors
A novel freestanding electrode of porous and amorphous NiMn1.57O4.13 microspheres is prepared for aqueous pseudo-capacitor. The NiMn1.57O4.13 microsphere has both cathodic site and anodic site so that it can be e...
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Simulation of Residual Stress of V-Notch Specimen Treated by Ultrasonic Rolling
In this study, an ultrasonic rolling pressure model is established based on Hertz contact theory for the special curved surface at the bottom of a V-notch of round-rod specimens. The quantitative relationship ...
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Microwave irradiated polyester staple fibers for natural rubber with excellent interface performance
The excellent bonding performance between polyester fibers and rubber is key to the high elasticity and fatigue resistance of rubber composite materials. Here, the modified polyester staple fiber (MPET) was ob...
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Effect of Heat Treatment on Gradient Microstructure and Tensile Property of Laser Powder Bed Fusion Fabricated 15-5 Precipitation Hardening Stainless Steel
This work investigated the gradient microstructure evolution and tensile property of LPBF fabricated 15-5 precipitation hardening stainless steel in post-process direct ageing (DA) and solution treating & agei...