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In the current study, dental nanocomposite reinforced with silanized silicon dioxide nanoparticles was developed. The silicon dioxide nanoparticles were varied from 0 to 30 weight-%. Polymer resin of bisphenol A-glycidyl methacrylate/ triethylene glycol dimethacrylate (BisGMA/TEGDMA) was used along with camphorquinone and ethyl 4-(dimethylamino) benzoate as polymerization initiator and accelerator respectively. The role of silicon dioxide nanoparticles in mechanical and viscoelastic properties of dental composites was evaluated. Physical properties like void content and water sorption were increased by 10 % and 25 % respectively. However, mechanical and viscoelastic properties were improved with the addition of silicon dioxide nanoparticles. Data were analyzed statistically with one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) and post hoc Tukey′s HSD test (α<0.05). The incorporation of 10 weight-% of silicon dioxide nanoparticles increased the micro-hardness by 126.1 %, compressive strength by 7.6 % and flexural strength by 28.8 %. The storage modulus was increased by 37 % and loss modulus was decreased by 1 % with the introduction of 10 weight-% of silicon dioxide nanoparticles.

In this paper, titanium-aluminum based alloy was successfully prepared by introducing titanium powders using powder metallurgy. The experimental results indicated that the microstructures of alloys were composed of the new trititanium-aluminium layers skeleton and the γ+α₂ phases filler, which exhibited excellent compression properties. The compressive strength of the titanium-aluminum based alloy (10 wt.% titanium) were 509.9 MPa, higher than monolithic Ti-48Al-2Cr-2Nb alloy at 800 °C and 1×10⁻⁴ s⁻¹. The deformation mechanism is mainly referred to the motion and rotation of γ+α₂ areas and dynamic recrystallization. The γ+α₂ areas were surrounded by complete new trititanium-aluminium layers, which is beneficial to dislocation pile-up, cross and tangle at grain boundaries, resulting in high strength. Besides, the dislocation pile of γ, α₂ phase, and twins in γ phases, are the deformation mechanism in alloys.

In this study, a small-sized shredder machine equipped with spiral oriented double-edged rotating and fixed blades was utilized to shred high-density polyethylene (HDPE) waste. The performance of the shredder machine was determined based on the recycling and shredding efficiency, the percentage of retention, and the wear of its rotating and fixed blades. The wear of the blades was examined using an optical microscope, a scanning electron microscope, an energy dispersive x-ray, and an x-ray diffraction. High recycling (~95 %–98 %) and shredding (~66 %–70 %) efficiency, and low percentage of retention (~1.2 %–4.1 %) indicated a reliable performance of the shredder machine. The rotating blade exhibited higher wear at the back end, compared to the front end for the fixed blade. The wear of the blades was due to scratching and edge chipping. Formation of iron oxides during shredding did not cause significant changes in the hardness of the blades. Based on the evaluation, cost-effective and time saving maintenance of the shredder blades could be achieved by gradual maintenance starting from the blade exhibited high wear.

The aim of the research is to investigate the weldability of thick sections of carbon steel using submerged arc welding with varying process parameters. The experimental design for joining thick carbon steel involves manipulating input weld process parameters such as current (A), voltage (V), weld speed (mm/h), and weld electrode diameter (mm). The quality of the weld material is assessed based on transformations in microstructure, weld hardness measured by Brinell hardness number, and tensile strength (MPa). It is crucial to note that the grain structure and metallurgical behavior of other hard materials may differ significantly. The presence of carbon in the ferrite phase has led to the formation of bainite, martensite, and composites of martensite and austenite within the weld zone, as confirmed by high-resolution microscopy. The weldment‘s hardness has increased from 242.5 HV 30 in the base metal to 316.4 HV 30 in the weldment due to metallurgical alterations in the microstructure. Weld energy input emerges as the primary factor influencing weld quality. With increasing weld current and voltage, there is a corresponding increase in the joined metal, resulting in improved characteristics in the weld structure, particularly at maximal energy input and welding speed. In the context of boiler applications, understanding the weldability of thick carbon steel sections is paramount for ensuring structural integrity and longevity under high-temperature and high-pressure conditions. The optimized welding parameters identified in this study can contribute to enhancing the reliability and performance of boilers, thereby promoting safety and efficiency in industrial settings.

Synthesis of two-dimensional (2D) titanium carbide (Ti₃C₂T_x), with the name of MXene, by etching Ti₃AlC₂ (MAX) for different times 20 (v/v) % hydrofluoric acid (HF) at 40 °C was carried out. The influences of time, temperature and source of MAX on the synthesis of MXene were researched. The MXenes produced were characterized by fourier-transform ınfrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy technique, energy dispersive x-ray spectroscopy (EDX), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), x-ray diffraction (XRD) and thermogravimetry (TG) instruments. Above 390 °C, MXene layers were considerably oxidizing and forming anatase and rutile phases of TiO₂ under air atmosphere. The resistance of MAX and MXene was 3.6 Ω and 116 Ω, respectively. However, the resistance of the residual part of MXene heated to 620 °C considerably increased to 17850 Ω. This behavior is another important piece of evidence showing that the MXene crystal structure has changed significantly and transformed into a new chemical structure containing anatase and rutil titanium oxide (TiO₂). The dielectric loss (ϵ’’) and alternating conductivity (δ_ac) of the MAX and MXenes were determined from their impedance measurements. The ϵ’’ and δ_ac values of MXene were compared with those of MAX. Direct curent conductivities of MAX and MXene produced for 24 h were found to be 0.016 S/cm and 0.0023 S/cm, respectively.

The research aims to forecast the mechanical performance of a hybrid woven fabric natural composite subjected to compression, utilizing the three-dimensional finite element method. A detailed finite element model of a plain woven fabric unit cell is created and analyzed for different materials like flax, basalt, and jute, and combinations of these materials (inter-yarn hybrid basalt-flax, jute-flax and basalt-jute fabrics). It is observed that fabric‘s response to compression is mainly influenced by the transverse longitudinal shear behaviour and the stiffness of the yarn cross-section. Compression of single-layer woven fabric involves yarn bending and compaction, resulting in varying fiber volume fractions in different areas due to compaction. The basalt-jute hybrid plain woven fabric outperformed other plant-based fiber fabrics with a polypropylene matrix in terms of mechanical performance under compression. Increase in yarn spacing and fabric thickness resulted in higher strain energy and displacement, attributed to changes in fiber volume fraction and crimp angle. Whereas, increasing yarn width led to a stiffer fabric due to increased contact area at the crossover region and higher bending rigidity, resulting in decreased strain energy and displacement. Importantly, this developed model can effectively simulate textile fabrics with diverse weaving patterns, material properties, and loading conditions.

Utilization of inorganic waste, if included in composite material, can be beneficial in reducing the accumulation of waste, which could help in resolving problems of disposal. beside from that, incorporating waste into composite materials also reduces the overall cost of the composites as a whole. The study examines the impact of dolomite content on the mechanical properties of the composites. Increasing the amount of dolomite in the composite significantly weakens its flexural strength, falling from 42.4 MPa at 0 % dolomite to 28.7 MPa at 15 % dolomite. Composite tensile strength also decreases by up to 25.8 % with rising dolomite dust concentration. Additionally, dolomite increases interlaminar shear strength (ILSS), with EDH15 composites showing the highest improvement. Dolomite dust in epoxy-based composites increases the hardness value from 85 HRL to 95 HRL with an increase in dolomite dust content. The erosion test perform on air jet tester shows lowest wear rate was achieved under the following conditions: 10 % dolomite dust weight, 30° impingement angle, 10 m s⁻¹ impact velocity, and 150 μm erodent size. Furthermore, scanning electron microscopy was used to examine the damaged, eroded surfaces for assumed wear mechanisms.

In this work, an investigation has been carried out on the sound absorption properties of the microperforated composites prepared by filling natural luffa fiber and synthetic luffa fiber. These composite structures are created by 3-dimensional printing of polylactic acid, which exhibits excellent biodegradability. After preparing the structure, the micro-perforation is done at the top of the composite with the help of a heated cylindrical drill. During the printing process, the infill density (printing parameter) and type of luffa fiber (natural and synthetic) have been varied to find out its effect on acoustic properties. Finally, a comparative study is carried out among natural luffa fiber and without using natural luffa fiber. The results showed excellent sound absorption of luffa filled structure compared to an unfilled structure. Out of three different infilled densities, the density of 5 % revealed a maximum amount of absorption, suggesting the potential applications of these structures in the field of sound absorption.

This study focused on developing microstructural, thermal, and radiation shielding changes in Al₅₀Si₂₅B₂₅ powders using mechanical alloying techniques. Based on the x-ray powder diffraction data, the crystallite size and microstrain of the 100-hours milled powder were calculated as 0.25 nm and 50.33 %, respectively. The solubility of silicon in the α-aluminium matrix increased with longer mechanical alloying duration. Transmission electron microscope analyses further showed that the alloy particulates had an average size of 3 μm and an average grain size of 0.226 nm. The radiation shielding properties of the Al₅₀Si₂₅B₂₅ powders indicated that the Linear Attenuation Coefficient value increased from 0.0554±0.1689 cm⁻¹ to 1.0632±0.2425 cm⁻¹ with an increase in the thickness of the Al₅₀Si₂₅B₂₅ alloy. This work successfully demonstrated the potential of mechanical alloying techniques to enhance the microstructural and thermal properties of Al₅₀Si₂₅B₂₅ powders. It highlighted their effectiveness in providing radiation shielding capabilities when varying the thickness of the alloy.

The tempering process can increase the mechanical properties of the material, such as hardness and impact strength, as well as enhance the corrosion resistance. Therefore, the selection of appropriate tempering time and cooling environment is crucial. This study aims to investigate changes in properties such as hardness, tensile strength, corrosion resistance, and microstructure of AA5083-H111 alloy after a brief tempering process (30 minutes, 45 minutes and 60 minutes) at 320 °C, followed by cooling in air and water environments. The study found that tempering time and cooling environment significantly affect the mechanical properties and corrosion rate. The results show that samples labeled as S30 and S60 have the highest hardness and impact strength, but the best corrosion resistance is achieved in the S60 sample. This study demonstrates that even after a limited-term tempering process, the mechanical properties and corrosion resistance of AA5083-H111 alloy can be improved. This information is crucial data for use in the production and application of alloys. The findings of this study could have important implications for the production and application of AA5083-H111 alloy in industries such as aerospace, automotive, and marine engineering.