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Open AccessNano friction behaviour between magnetic materials and copper considering the inter-diffusion effect
Copper, permalloy, cobalt, and silicon are the materials that have been widely utilised in magnetic devices. When the size of interest is down to the nanoscale, the inter-diffusion between certain materials be...
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Open AccessBoosted Electrocatalytic Glucose Oxidation Reaction on Noble-Metal-Free MoO3-Decorated Carbon Nanotubes
Electrocatalytic glucose oxidation reaction (GOR) has attracted much attention owing to its crucial role in biofuel cell fabrication. Herein, we load MoO3 nanoparticles on carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and use a discha...
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Open AccessA Footpad Structure with Reusable Energy Absorption Capability for Deep Space Exploration Lander: Design and Analysis
The footpad structure of a deep space exploration lander is a critical system that makes the initial contact with the ground, and thereby plays a crucial role in determining the stability and energy absorption...
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Open AccessOne-step modification method of a superhydrophobic surface for excellent antibacterial capability
In this study, micro/nanostructures are fabricated on the surface of 3Cr13 stainless steel via laser etching, and a superhydrophobic coating with silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) is prepared by utilizing the reduc...
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Open AccessA Compensation Algorithm for Large Element Characterizing the Damage Evolution Process and Its Application to Structure Collisions
When simulating the process from elastic–plastic deformation, damage to failure in a metal structure collision, it is necessary to use the large shell element due to the calculation efficiency, but this would ...
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Theoretical Study of the Reinforcement of Pre-stressed Concrete Cylinder Pipes with External Pre-stressed Strands
Reinforcement of the pre-stressed concrete cylinder pipes with external pre-stressed strands is an effective way to enhance a prestressed concrete cylinder pipe’s ability to bear the design hydraulic pressure....
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Open AccessA finite-element-aided ultrasonic method for measuring central oil-film thickness in a roller-raceway tribo-pair
Roller bearings support heavy loads by riding on an ultra-thin oil film (between the roller and raceway), the thickness of which is critical as it reflects the lubrication performance. Ultrasonic interfacial r...
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Correction to: Numerical simulation and hydrodynamics analysis of a tethered underwater robot with control equipment
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Open AccessTribological Properties of Cylinder Block/Valve Plate Interface of Axial Piston Pump on the Tribometer
The tribological properties of cylinder block/valve plate is an important consideration in the design of axial piston pump. The effect of materials and heat treatment on friction and wear properties has been s...
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Open AccessFatigue Characterization on a Cast Aluminum Beam of a High-Speed Train Through Numerical Simulation and Experiments
The cast aluminum beam is a key structure for carrying the body-hung traction motor of a high-speed train; its fatigue property is fundamental for predicting the residual life and service mileage of the struct...
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Open AccessA Sensitivity Map** Technique for Tensile Force and Case Depth Characterization Based on Magnetic Minor Hysteresis Loops
In the nondestructive testing and evaluation area, magnetic major hysteresis loop measurement technology are widely applied for ferromagnetic material evaluation. However the characterization ability of major ...
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Open AccessAnalysis and Optimization of a Spatial Parallel Mechanism for a New 5-DOF Hybrid Serial-Parallel Manipulator
Hybrid manipulators have potentially application in machining industries and attract extensive attention from many researchers on the basis of high stiffness and high dexterity. Therefore, in order to expand t...
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Open AccessMethods for Force Analysis of Overconstrained Parallel Mechanisms: A Review
The force analysis of overconstrained PMs is relatively complex and difficult, for which the methods have always been a research hotspot. However, few literatures analyze the characteristics and application sc...