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Al–CNT–Ni composite with significantly increased strength and hardness
In this study, aluminium–carbon nanotube–nickel (Al–CNT–Ni) composite was prepared by powder metallurgy from pure Al powder and Ni-encapsulated CNT. Previously, carbon nanotubes were coated with nickel followi...
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Investigation of ultrashort (< 1 min) calcination processes for conversion of Pt–SnOx from mixture of chloroplatinic acid and tin(II) chloride
We investigate the ultrashort (< 1 min) calcination process for Pt–SnOx catalysts converted from a mixture solution of chloroplatinic acid and tin(II) chloride in air. An electric furnace is used to test the ultr...
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Sources, distribution and bioavailability of sedimentary phosphorus species in coastal areas off Changjiang Estuary
The Changjiang Estuary (CE), two transects along the Andong salt marsh (AD-A and AD-C) south-west of Hangzhou Bay, and three salt marshes on Zhoushan Island (ZS-A, ZS-B and ZS-C) were coastal zones receiving d...
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Monitoring of toxic heavy metals contamination in commonly used Chinese materia medica
Monitoring of toxic heavy metals (THMs) contamination, including lead (Pb), arsenic (As), cadmium (Cd), and mercury (Hg), for the quality control in Chinese materia medica (CMM) is critical for ensuring safe m...
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Open AccessUsing geochemical imaging data to map nickel sulfide deposits in Daxinganling, China
Nickel sulfide deposits occur in ultramafic rocks in the Daxinganling area, China; however, the prospectivity of these deposits has received little attention. This study transformed rasterized regional 1:200,0...
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Open AccessGesture commands for controlling high-level UAV behavior
Directing groups of unmanned air vehicles (UAVs) is a task that typically requires the full attention of several operators. This can be prohibitive in situations where an operator must pay attention to their s...
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Open AccessHeat transfer and flow around curved corner cylinder: effect of attack angle
The aim of this study is to investigate the fluid flow structure and heat transfer from an isothermal cylinder with a curved corner radius ratio (r/R) of 0.5, and attack angle (α) is varied between 0° ≤ α ≤ 45°. ...