Slippery AA 5083 alloy surfaces were fabricated by using ground (mean roughness-Ra = 45±2 µm), polished (Ra = 9±3 µm) and hot embossed micro-patterned specimens, and coating them with silicone oils of varying viscosities ...

The work herein presents the designing of two γʹ strengthened high entropy alloys guided by density function theory (DFT) and thermodynamics calculations with compositions Co34Ni34Cr12Al8Nb3Ti4Fe5 and Co31.5Ni31.5Cr12Al8Nb3Ti4Fe10 ...

Surface features’ morphology is crucial in designing lubricant-infused slippery surfaces (LIS). Microcavities were hypothesized to provide lower physical pinning, reduced droplet normal adhesion, and superior lubricant ...

In this study, a novel in-situ carbon growth technique by a modified sol gel synthesis method is presented. The carbon support developed on a transition metal oxide composite transforms the electronic conductivity and is ...

The recent progress in nanofiber research has demonstrated the potential for improving the physical properties of materials through the integration of graphene nanoplatelets (GNP). This study involves the synthesis and ...

The current study aimed to develop a reusable antibacterial coating that can be employed for efficient bacterial killing. We synthesized a water-soluble methacrylamide-based copolymer consisting of cationic and hydrophobic ...

The effect of post-deposition heat treatment on microstructure and fatigue crack growth has been analyzed for electron beam melted Ti-6Al-4V plates. Samples have been heat-treated at temperatures of 950 °C and 1050 °C, and ...

The fabrication of compact heat exchangers with precisely designed micro- and mini-channels is crucial for enhancing the efficiency of thermal management systems. Friction stir channeling (FSC) emerges as a cost-effective ...

High-entropy alloys are widely investigated for applications in the nuclear engineering field, the aerospace sector, and various other high-temperature applications. High-temperature oxidation behaviour is a typical issue ...

This work presents the synthesis, characterization and evaluation of thermophysical properties of PAG (Polyalkylene glycol)-amine functionalized graphene quantum dots-based nanosuspension. The synthesis is carried out in ...