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Study of the Effects of Additives on an EDTA-2Na Electroless Ni-P Plating System
The effects of additives on the deposition rate, surface morphology, Ni and P elemental content of the electroless plating layer, and roughness of the electroless plating Ni-P layer were investigated. In an el...
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Aging Behavior of As-Extruded Ti Particles Reinforced VW94 Composites
The ageing behavior of as-extruded TiP/VW94 composites was investigated. The peak hardness of the composites increases compared to the matrix alloy and the 5%TiP/VW94 composite presents the highest peak hardness ...
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Compound additives and stress study of EDTA-2Na chemical copper plating system in printed circuit boards
In the processing technology of printed circuit boards, the common electroless copper plating technology of ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid disodium (EDTA-2Na) has the problems of large surface stress, uneven ...
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Interfacial Reaction of Ti6Al4V Lattice Structure-Reinforced VW92 Alloy Matrix Composites
A novel melting infiltration by ultrasonic vibration was investigated and applied to fabricate Ti6Al4V (TC4) lattice structure-reinforced Mg–10Gd–2Y–1Zn–xZr (refer to VW92 hereafter, x = 0, 0.5 wt%) alloy matrix ...
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Influence of Micro/Nano-Ti Particles on the Corrosion Behavior of AZ31-Ti Composites
Adding Ti particles to magnesium alloy simultaneously enhances its strength and ductility. However, how these particles influence on Mg alloy’s corrosion performance is seldom reported. The corrosion behavior ...
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A First-principles Study on the Adhesion Strength, Interfacial Stability, and Electronic Properties of Mg/Mg2Y Interface
The interfacial microstructures and configurations directly affect the comprehensive properties of the composites, but their interfacial adhesion mechanism is complicated to expound by experimental methods. In...
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Effect of Hot-Pressing Rate on Interface and Bonding Strength of Mg/Al Composite Sheets with Zn Interlayer
In this work, the AZ31/1060 laminated metal composites with Zn interlayer were successfully prepared by hot pressing with a strain of 47% in the atmospheric environment at 350 °C. The effects of the hot-pressi...
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Understanding the superior mechanical properties of Mg–3Al–Zn alloy sheets: Role of multi-type unique textures
Mg–3Al–1Zn (AZ31) sheets were produced by transverse gradient extrusion (TGE) process. The flow behavior and dynamic recrystallization during extrusion were systematically analyzed. The microstructures, textur...
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A highly efficient piezoelectric elastomer with a green product cycle from fabrication to degradation
Piezoelectric generators (PEGs) have applications in future wearable and implantable technologies, but suffer from insufficient flexibility, poor biocompatibility, facile biodegradation, and low energy output....
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Exploring the Strengthening Effect of Carbide Precipitation in Fe-18Mn-2Cr-1C-4Al(wt.%) Lightweight Steel
The Fe-18.4Mn-2.1Cr-1.3C-4Al (wt.%) steel was designed for lightweight application purpose with comprehensive advantages of low density, wear resistance, and high strength. Further exploring of the mechanical ...
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Modification Mechanism and Uniaxial Fatigue Performances of A356.2 Alloy Treated by Al-Sr-La Composite Refinement-Modification Agent
Modification mechanism and uniaxial fatigue properties of A356.2 alloy treated by Al-6Sr-7La and traditional Al-5Ti-1B/Al-10Sr (hereinafter refers to traditional treated alloy) were investigated by constant st...
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Microstructure and Properties of Cu-0.4 wt.% Al2O3 Composites Fabricated by Hot Extrusion and Cold Drawing
In the present study, Cu-0.4 wt.% Al2O3 composites were successfully prepared by internal oxidation and hot extrusion followed by cold drawing. Microstructure, texture, mechanical properties and electrical conduc...
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In Situ Investigation of Si-Poisoning Effect in Al–Cu–Si Alloys Inoculated by Al–5Ti–1B
In situ synchrotron X-radiography was carried out on Al–13Cu and Al–13Cu–7Si alloys with and without addition of Al–5Ti–1B master alloy. The effects of Si content on grain growth and the solute-suppressed nucl...
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In Situ Investigation of the Solidification of Al-20 wt.% Zn Alloys Inoculated by Al-5Ti-1B
In situ synchrotron x-ray radiography studies on the solidification sequences of non-refined and refined Al-20Zn alloys were carried out. The dendrite growth, porosity evolution, grain densities and growth rat...
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Ni/NiO hybrid nanostructure supported on biomass carbon for visible-light photocatalytic hydrogen evolution
Well-dispersed Ni-based nanocrystals with Ni/NiO hybrid nanostructure are built on cellulose-derived carbon (Ni-C-500), which exhibits outstanding photocatalytic performance in the hydrogen evolution from wate...
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The Law of Response of Propagation Time and Amplitude of Ultrasonic LCR Wave in the Elastic-Plastic Deformation of X70 Steel
Nowadays X70 steel has been used as a core material for the construction of high-pressure, large-diameter and high-strength steel pipelines. The wall of piplines of an operating pipline system will deform in v...
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Effect of pH Value on Electroless Deposition of Copper Graphite Powders
The effect of pH value on the electroless deposition of copper coated graphite powders (Cu@GPs) was investigated in this paper. The cathodic and anodic polarization curves were determined by linear sweep volta...
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Effectiveness of Smoke Confinement of Air Curtain in Tunnel Fire
Air curtain is an effective means to stop the propagation of smoke in buildings to provide smoke-free area for safe egress of occupants in case of fires. To understand its effectiveness of smoke confinement in...
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Modified Cotton Fiber Surface for Apatite Growth and Cell Affinity
In order to bring widely distributed polysaccharides materials into more medical applications, cotton fiber surfaces were modified into substrates for apatite deposition. Using a solid phase reaction, cotton f...
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Self-cleaning Cotton Fabrics
Nanocrystalline anatase titanium dioxide films were successfully produced on cotton fabrics from alkoxide solutions under ambient pressure using the low temperature sol-gel process. At a temperature as low as ...