ABSTRACT In this study, ultrafine/nano W–Y2O3 composite powders were synthesized by spray drying, roasting and two-step hydrogen reduction using ammonium metatungstate and yttrium nitrate as r...
ABSTRACT Hydrogen reduction of tungsten oxide is currently the most widely used technology to produce metal tungsten for its simplicity and pollution-free nature. The computer simulation is a po...
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ABSTRACT Impact-sliding caused by random vibrations between tubes and supports can affect the operation of heat exchangers. In addition, a corrosive environment can cause damage, accelerating th...
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ABSTRACT World’s ocean has abundance of geothermal energy. Exploration and exploitation of the same is in nascent stage. Several exploration sensors like magnetic, optical, chemical, etc., are...
ABSTRACT Osteoarthritis (OA) treatment mainly relies on developing new drugs or nanocarriers, while little attention is paid to building novel remedial mode and improving drug loading efficiency...
ABSTRACT Pressure relief by blowdown is one of the most important measures to prevent excessive pressures in the primary circuit or containment in severe nuclear accidents. Pool scrubbing can si...
ABSTRACT Lubricated contact processes are studied using classical molecular dynamics simulations for determining the entire range of the Stribeck curve. Therefore, the lateral movement of two so...
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ABSTRACT We focus on pre-Columbian agricultural regimes in the Maya Lowlands, using new datasets of archaeological wood charcoal, seeds, phytoliths, and starch grains; biological properties of p...
ABSTRACT Friction is a fundamental force that impacts almost all interface-related applications. Over the past decade, there is a revival in our basic understanding and practical applications of...
ABSTRACT Graphene and its derivatives are the hot topics of research during this decade due to their excellent thermal conductivities, mechanical strength, current densities, electron motilities...
ABSTRACT W18O49 nanowires (W18O49 NWs) with unique one-dimension structures and excellent electron/ions transport properties have attracted increasing attention in academia and industry because ...
ABSTRACT Laser beam powder bed fusion (LB-PBF) is a widely-used metal additive manufacturing process due to its high potential for fabrication flexibility and quality. Its process and performanc...
ABSTRACT The addition of the second phase into tungsten can significantly refine the grain size of tungsten alloys, and also play a role in dispersion strengthening, thus improving the propertie...
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ABSTRACT Understanding the friction behavior of hydrogels is critical for the long-term stability of hydrogel-related bioengineering applications. Instead of maintaining a constant sliding veloc...
ABSTRACT On-machine monitoring of tool wear is of great significance in machining processes to enhance machining efficiencies and reduce cost. For the data-driven tool wear prediction, the consi...
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