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Insight into vertical piezoelectric characteristics regulated thermal transport in van der Waals two-dimensional materials
The urgent demand of extreme (ultra-high/low) thermal conductivity materials is triggered by the high-power device, where exploring the theories and mechanisms of regulating thermal transport properties plays ...
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Effect of retained austenite on the fatigue performance of novel high carbon quenching-partitioning-tempering steel
The effect of retained austenite on the fatigue property of a novel Fe-0.65C-1.5Mn-1.5Si-0.6Cr-0.05Nb (wt.%) quenching-partitioning-tempering (Q-P-T) steel was investigated. X-ray diffraction, scanning electro...
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Effects of earthquake on damage evolution and failure mechanism of key rock pillars in underground engineering
Rock pillar is the key supporting component in underground engineering. During an earthquake, the key rock pillar must bear both the seismic load and the load transferred from other damaged pillars. This paper...
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Enhanced ethanol oxidation over Pd nanoparticles supported porous graphene-doped MXene using polystyrene particles as sacrificial templates
Fabrication of superior catalytic performance palladium-based catalysts with affordable cost is the key to develop direct ethanol fuel cell. Herein, Pd-decorated three-dimensional (3D) porous constructed from ...
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Effect of electropulsing on austenite to ferrite transformation in low-carbon steel
We explore the application of electropulsing for the control of phase transformation in a low-carbon steel. The effect of electropulsing on the transformation from austenite to ferrite in continuous casting lo...
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Prediction of resilient modulus for subgrade soils based on ANN approach
The resilient modulus (MR) of subgrade soils is usually used to characterize the stiffness of subgrade and is a crucial parameter in pavement design. In order to determine the resilient modulus of compacted subgr...
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Surface tuning of LaCoO3 perovskite by acid etching to enhance its catalytic performance
The stoichiometric LaCoO3 and nonstoichiometric LaCo1.2O3 perovskite catalysts were prepared by citric acid sol–gel method, and then, LaCoO3 perovskite was etched with nitric acid. The structure, surface composit...
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Electrochemical characteristics of electroplating and impregnation Ni-P/SiC/PTFE composite coating on 316L stainless steel
Ni-P/SiC/PTFE coating was obtained on the surface of 316L stainless steel by electrodeposition of Ni-P/SiC coating and immersion of PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene). The surface morphology and composition were a...
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Sulfide mineral bioleaching: Understanding of microbe-chemistry assisted hydrometallurgy technology and acid mine drainage environment protection
Bioleaching is regarded as an essential technology to treat low grade minerals, with the distinctive superiorities of lower-cost and environment-friendly compared with traditional pyrometallurgy method. Howeve...
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Creep behavior and mechanical properties of Al-Li-S4 alloy at different aging temperatures
Creep age forming techniques have been widely used in aerospace industries. In this study, we investigated the effect of aging temperature (143 °C–163 °C) on the creep behavior of Al-Li-S4 aluminum alloy and t...
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A review of underlying topography estimation over forest areas by InSAR: Theory, advances, challenges and perspectives
The paramount importance and multi-purpose applications of underlying topography over forest areas have gained widespread recognition over recent decades, bringing about a variety of experimental studies on ac...
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Kinetics of leaching lithium from lepidolite using mixture of hydrofluoric and sulfuric acid
The fluorine-based chemical method shows great potential in leaching lithium (Li) from lepidolite. Leaching kinetics of Li in a mixture of sulfuric acid and hydrofluoric acid, which is a typical lixivant for t...
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Masing Behavior and Microstructural Change of Quenched and Tempered High-Strength Steel Under Low Cycle Fatigue
Low cycle fatigue behavior of a quenched and tempered high-strength steel (Q960E) was studied in the strain amplitude ranging from ± 0.5% to ± 1.2% at room temperature. As a result of fatigue loading, the disl...
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Characterization and formation mechanisms of fractures and their significance to hydrocarbon accumulation: A case study of Lower Ordovician mid-assemblage Formations in central Ordos Basin, China
The lower Ordovician mid-assemblage Formations in the central Ordos Basin of China host prolific gas resources, and most hydrocarbon reserves are stored in naturally-fractured reservoirs. Thus, fracture pathwa...
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Safe utilization of chromium-bearing vanadate residue by recovery of vanadium and chromium based on calcium circulation
A safe, economical treatment of hazardous chromium-bearing vanadate residue (CVR) will significantly benefit the clean production of chromate-bearing salts. This study investigated recovery of sodium vanadate ...
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Crushing analysis and multi-objective optimization of bitubular hexagonal columns with ribs
In order to improve the crashworthiness of thin-walled columns, the energy absorption characteristics of three columns under quasi-static axial crushing loads were analyzed through LS-DYNA. Numerical results s...
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Effect of Noncontact Ultrasonic Technology on Solidification Quality of Electroslag Steel
A new electroslag furnace with ultrasonic vibration introduced through water-cooled base plate was designed and the effects of ultrasonic power on the distribution of elements, compactness and carbides in the ...
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Influence of aluminium nitride as a foaming agent on the preparation of foam glass-ceramics from high-titanium blast furnace slag
To effectively reuse high-titanium blast furnace slag (TS), foam glass-ceramics were successfully prepared by powder sintering at 1000°C. TS and waste glass were used as the main raw materials, aluminium nitri...
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Numerical simulation of effect of bionic V-riblet non-smooth surface on tire anti-hydroplaning
Inspired by the idea that bionic non-smooth surfaces (BNSS) can reduce fluid adhesion and resistance, and the effect of bionic V-riblet non-smooth structure arranged in tire tread pattern grooves surface on an...
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Numerical analysis of stability for mined-out area in multi-field coupling
There were differences between real boundary and blast hole controlling boundary of irregular mined-out area in underground metal mines. There were errors in numerical analysis of stability for goaf, if it was...