Academic Articles & Research Papers

Electrorefining behavior of a multicomponent copper alloy derived from waste printed circuit boards

Efficient recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) is a major priority for the circular economy and sustainable resource management. This study proposes and investigates an integrated mechanical, pyrometallurgical, and ...

A DFT Study on the Electronic Structures and Conducting Properties of Rubrene and its Derivatives in Organic Field-Effect Transistors

Abstract We systematically studied the electronic structures and conducting properties of rubrene and its derivatives reported recently, and disscussed the influences of electron-withdrawing groups and chemical oxidation on the reorganizati...

CoCO3 from one-step micro-emulsion method as electrode materials for Faradaic capacitors

Abstract Faradaic capacitor (FC) has been widely investigated during the past few decades, and dozens of prototypes have been proposed. However, it has not reached its full potential. In this work, we demonstrate a kind of FC comprising of ...

Electrical and magnetic properties of antiferromagnetic semiconductor MnSi2N4 monolayer

Two-dimensional antiferromagnetic semiconductors have triggered significant attention due to their unique physical properties and broad application. Based on first-principles calculations, a novel two-dimensional (2D) antiferromagnetic mate...

Enhanced Reversibility of Li‐Rich Binary Oxide Cathodes through Synergistic Interfacial Regulation for Improved Charge Transfer Kinetics at High Depth of Charge/Discharge

Lithium‐rich manganese‐based oxides are accepted as a promising cathode material for high‐energy density batteries. However, they suffer from irreversible structural transformations and detrimental interfacial reactions, especially under de...

Protective effects of ceria nanoclusters against delayed paraplegia after spinal cord ischemia

Abstract Spinal cord ischemia reperfusion injury (SCIRI) induced delayed paraplegia is a complex complication of thoracoabdominal aortic surgery. Reactive oxygen species (ROS) play a critical role in the pathogenesis of delayed paraplegia, ...

Laser Welding of Dissimilar Metal Joint of 6061 Al Alloy and Al Matrix Composite

In this paper, dissimilar metal joints of 6061 aluminum alloy and aluminum matrix composite material are investigated by laser welding. TiB2 particles were added into the lap joint. The welding process, microstructure, and the corrosion pro...

Exact solution for bending analysis of functionally graded micro-plates based on strain gradient theory

In the present article, static analysis of thin functionally graded micro-plates, based on Kirchhoff plate theory, is investigated. Utilizing the strain gradient theory and principle of minimum total potential energy, governing equations of...

Improved Dehydrogenation Properties of 2LiNH2-MgH2 by Doping with Li3AlH6

Doping with additives in a Li-Mg-N-H system has been regarded as one of the most effective methods of improving hydrogen storage properties. In this paper, we prepared Li3AlH6 and evaluated its effect on the dehydrogenation properties of 2L...

Reference Module in Materials Science and Materials Engineering

Materials Science and Technology

Collection of selected, peer reviewed papers from the 2014 2nd International Conference on Advances in Materials Science and Engineering (AMSE 2014), October 1-2, 2014, Dubai, UAE. The 37 papers are grouped as follows: Chapter 1: Materials ...

Materials Science and Engineering

Materials Science and Engineering

This collection of peer-reviewed papers provided a forum in which researchers, educators, engineers and government officials involved in the general areas of Materials Science and Engineering Science could describe their latest research res...

Materials Science for Engineers

This fifth edition of a successful textbook continues to provide students with an introduction to the basic principles of materials science over a broad range of topics. The authors have revised and updated this edition to include many new ...

Fundamentals of Materials Science and Engineering

Elements of materials science and engineering

1. Introduction to Materials Science and Engineering. Materials and Civilization. Materials and Engineering. Structure/Properties/Performance. Types of Materials. Summary. Key Words. Practice Problems. Test Problems. 2. Atomic Bonding and C...

Advances in Energy, Environment and Materials Science

The International Conference on Energy, Environment and Materials Science (EEMS2015) was held in Guangzhou, China, from August 25 - 26, 2015. EEMS2015 provided a platform for academic scientists, researchers and scholars to exchange and sha...

Tailoring the active site for the oxygen evolution reaction on a Pt electrode

Electrocatalytic oxygen evolution is a key reaction for water splitting, but the detailed atomic structures of single-crystal electrodes under cycling conditions are still not fully understood. Here, the authors study the oxygen evolution a...

From Two-Phase to Three-Phase: The New Electrochemical Interface by Oxide Electrocatalysts

Abstract Electrochemical reactions typically occur at the interface between a solid electrode and a liquid electrolyte. The charge exchange behaviour between these two phases determines the kinetics of electrochemical reactions. In the past...

Effect of Welding Heat Input on Microstructure and Low-Temperature Toughness of Laser-Arc Hybrid Welded Super-Duplex Stainless-Steel Joints

This paper studies the effect of welding heat input on microstructure and low-temperature toughness of laser-arc hybrid welded (LAHW) SAF2507 super-duplex stainless-steel (SDSS) joints. Heat input was adjusted from 0.204 to 0.407 kJ/mm by c...