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Cold spray deposition of cermets: insights into bonding mechanism and critical parameters
The cold spray (CS) process is an advanced material deposition method that has emerged as a versatile method to create high-performance coatings and functional components. This process offers unique advantages...
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Realizing the tribological feasibility of novel laser surface texturing techniques for cold spray kinetically metallized stainless steel
The application of cold spray (CS) for 316L stainless steel (SS) has been an increasingly popular process in recent years. However, defects in the form of porosity hamper their frictional resistance. In an eff...
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Understanding the stress corrosion cracking resistance of laser shock surface patterned austenitic stainless-steel weld joints
Stress corrosion cracking (SCC) failures of austenitic stainless steel (ASS)-based dry storage canister (DSC) weld joints are a potential safety hazard in nuclear applications. The present study aims to provid...
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Understanding the Mechanism of Stress Corrosion Cracking Resistance in Stainless Steel Welds Subjected to Laser Shock Peening without Coating for Nuclear Canister Applications
The stainless-steel weld joints of dry storage canisters (DSC) used for storing spent nuclear fuel are highly susceptible to stress corrosion cracking (SCC). This is a serious safety concern in the nuclear ind...
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Revealing the fretting corrosion degradation mechanisms of friction stir processed cold spray additively manufactured stainless steel
In an effort to improve the fretting corrosion resistance of cold spray (CS) additively manufactured 316L stainless steel (SS), friction stir processing (FSP) was applied as a post-processing surface modificat...
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Enhancement in Mechanical Properties of Bulk Nanocrystalline Aluminum by Grain Boundary Strengthening Mechanism
In the present work, commercially pure aluminum (Al) powders were milled at cryogenic temperatures (a) without magnesium (Mg) and (b) with 5 wt.% Mg powders for different durations. The cryomilled powders were...
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Unraveling Electrochemical Mechanisms in Plasma Electrolytic Oxidation of Cold Spray Additively Manufactured Stainless Steel
Cold spray additive manufacturing (CSAM) has gained significant attention for its rapid solid deposition capabilities. However, the presence of defects such as pores and voids limits its performance, particula...
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Understanding the tribo-corrosion mechanisms of friction stir processed steel deposited by high-pressure deposition additive manufacturing process
The present study investigates the application of friction stir processing (FSP) on the degradation (wear, corrosion, and wear-corrosion synergism) response of cold spray additive manufactured (CSAM) 316L SS c...
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Direct ink writing to fabricate porous acetabular cups from titanium alloy
Acetabular cups, which are among the most important implants in total hip arthroplasty, are usually made from titanium alloys with high porosity and adequate mechanical properties. The current three-dimensiona...
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Selective Laser Processing of B2O3 Coatings: Phase Evolution and Tribological Performance
The present work reports the utilization of laser treatment for the structuring of a B2O3 coating on ceramic substrates. The two ceramic substrates, pure Al2O3, and Al2O3-20wt% B2O3, were prepared in-house using ...
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Graphene aerogel and its composites: synthesis, properties and applications
Graphene is an attractive material for many applications due to excellent inherent properties such as lower density, high mechanical strength, higher thermal conductivity, etc. However, it has been used as an ...
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Review of Molecular Dynamics Simulations of Phosphonium Ionic Liquid Lubricants
Phosphonium ionic liquids (ILs) have various uses, including as environmentally benign lubricants and lubricant additives. The properties and behavior of these ILs depend on their chemical composition, i.e., c...
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Open AccessTribological interactions of 3D printed polyurethane and polyamide with water-responsive skin model
3D printing in the textile and fashion industry is a new emerging technology. Applications of 3D printing for designing clothes and other wearable accessories require tribological and biological understanding ...
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Self-Lubricating Alumina Matrix Composites
Alumina is a widely used ceramic for tribological applications such as gears, bushings, bearings, etc. due to its chemical and physical stability. However, the friction between alumina-alumina is high, which r...
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Solid Lubricants: Classification, Properties, and Applications
The extreme environmental applications of solid lubricants attained a greater interest to the researchers and product designers. This chapter deals with the processes, mechanisms, properties, and materials for...
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Self-Lubricating Polymer Composites: Mechanisms, Properties, and Applications
The tribological parameters in sliding/rolling mechanism have significant role in overall performance of the materials. To design a material that offers low friction and wear, the material must have specific m...
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Atmospheric Plasma Spray Coating of NiTi on Mild Steel Substrate: An Microstructural Investigation
In the current investigation, an equiatomic mixture of Ni and Ti was coated on the mild steel substrate by atmospheric plasma spray coating technology. The coating process was performed by varying the primary ...
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Manufacturing and Mechanical Characterization of Fly-Ash-Reinforced Materials for Furnace Lining Applications
Fly ash is the major wastes generated during the combustion of coal in thermal power plants. More than 110 million tons of fly ash produced in India annually. It leads to a significant disposal problem. An att...
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Influence of hydrostatic pressure on wetting state and corrosion of superhydrophobic coatings
The influence of hydrostatic pressure on the wetting and corrosion behavior of a commercially available superhydrophobic coating was studied. Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) was used to probe the ...
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A Brief Review of Fly Ash as Reinforcement for Composites with Improved Mechanical and Tribological Properties
Fly ash (FA) is one of the particulate wastes generated during combustion of coal in thermal power plants. Around 110 million tons of FA is generated in the USA every year, and 60% of it is deposited in landfi...
