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Mechanical and Materials Engineering
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Patents issued
Aluminum-Boron Nitride Nanotube Composites and Method for Making the Same
Patent
Metal Nanoparticle Composites and Manufacturing Methods Thereof by Ultrasonic Casting
Patent
Method to Produce Graphene Foam Reinforced Low Temperature Co-fired Ceramic (LTCC) Composite
Patent
Method to Produce Graphene Foam Reinforced Low Temperature Co-fired Ceramic (LTCC) Composite
Patent
Three Dimensional Graphene Foam Reinforced Composite Coating and Deicing Systems Therefrom
Patent
selected scholarly works & creative activities
Article
2023
Synthesis of Hf
6
Ta
2
O
17
superstructure via spark plasma sintering for improved oxidation resistance of multi-component ultra-high temperature ceramics
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CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
. 49:783-791.
Full Text via DOI:
10.1016/j.ceramint.2022.09.050
Web of Science:
000931979300084
2022
Tribological and neutron radiation properties of boron nitride nanotubes reinforced titanium composites under lunar environment
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JOURNAL OF MATERIALS RESEARCH
. 37:4582-4593.
Full Text via DOI:
10.1557/s43578-022-00708-w
Web of Science:
000850404300002
2022
Engineered Aluminum Powder Microstructure and Mechanical Properties by Heat Treatment for Optimized Cold Spray Deposition of High-Strength Coatings
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JOURNAL OF THERMAL SPRAY TECHNOLOGY
. 31:2537-2559.
Full Text via DOI:
10.1007/s11666-022-01455-4
Web of Science:
000852256800002
2022
In Situ Investigation of Deformation Mechanisms Induced by Boron Nitride Nanotubes and Nanointerphases in Ti-6Al-4V Alloy
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ADVANCED ENGINEERING MATERIALS
. 24.
Full Text via DOI:
10.1002/adem.202200610
Web of Science:
000823111000001
2022
Predicting oxidation damage in ultra high-temperature borides: A machine learning approach
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CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
. 48:29763-29769.
Full Text via DOI:
10.1016/j.ceramint.2022.06.236
Web of Science:
000848695100003
2022
(Invited) Electrical, Thermal, and H2o and CO2 Poisoning Behaviors of PrNi0.5Co0.5O3-δ Cathode for Proton Conducting Intermediate Temperature Solid Oxide Fuel Cell
Full Text via DOI:
10.1149/ma2022-02471790mtgabs
2022
Direct Observation of Adhesion and Mechanical Behavior of a Single Poly(lactic-
co
-glycolic acid) (PLGA) Fiber Using an In Situ Technique for Tissue Engineering
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ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
. 14:42876-42886.
Full Text via DOI:
10.1021/acsami.2c09665
Web of Science:
000858849300001
2022
Multi-scale elastic behavior of cold sprayed refractory metal from splat to bulk deposit by integrated experimental and modeling approach
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MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING A-STRUCTURAL MATERIALS PROPERTIES MICROSTRUCTURE AND PROCESSING
. 853.
Full Text via DOI:
10.1016/j.msea.2022.143751
Web of Science:
000860995100001
2022
Interfacial reaction induced synergetic strengthening effects on the plasma sprayed Ni3Al composite coating reinforced with hexagonal boron nitride nanoplatelets
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APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
. 605.
Full Text via DOI:
10.1016/j.apsusc.2022.154761
Web of Science:
000863315100001
2022
Quantification of complex protective surface oxide layer formed during plasma jet exposure of multicomponent ultra-high temperature carbides
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APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
. 592.
Full Text via DOI:
10.1016/j.apsusc.2022.153247
Web of Science:
000806956400005
2022
Role of Ultrasonic Treatment on Microstructure, Multiscale Mechanical, and Tribological Behavior of 2D Tungsten Disulfide Reinforced Aluminum Composites
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ADVANCED ENGINEERING MATERIALS
. 24.
Full Text via DOI:
10.1002/adem.202200543
Web of Science:
000815732700001
2022
Electrical, thermal, and H
2
O and CO
2
poisoning behaviors of PrNi
0.5
Co
0.5
O
3-d
electrode for intermediate temperature protonic ceramic electrochemical cells
.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
. 47:21817-21827.
Full Text via DOI:
10.1016/j.ijhydene.2022.05.011
Web of Science:
000827463500006
2022
Unveiling enhanced oxidation resistance and mechanical integrity of multicomponent ultra-high temperature carbides
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JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CERAMIC SOCIETY
. 105:2500-2516.
Full Text via DOI:
10.1111/jace.18281
Web of Science:
000733457200001
2022
A critical analysis of the parameters affecting the oxidation behavior of ultra-high-temperature diboride ceramics
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JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CERAMIC SOCIETY
. 105:1939-1953.
Full Text via DOI:
10.1111/jace.18218
Web of Science:
000720681000001
2021
Homogeneous dispersion of boron nitride nanoplatelets in powder feedstocks for plasma spraying
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ADVANCED POWDER TECHNOLOGY
. 32:4167-4176.
Full Text via DOI:
10.1016/j.apt.2021.09.017
Web of Science:
000729953300006
2021
Role of in-situ splat sintering on elastic and damping behavior of cold sprayed aluminum coatings
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SCRIPTA MATERIALIA
. 204.
Full Text via DOI:
10.1016/j.scriptamat.2021.114125
Web of Science:
000690402200013
2021
Interfacial deformation and failure mechanisms at the single-splat length scale revealed in-situ by indentation of cold sprayed aluminum microparticles
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MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING A-STRUCTURAL MATERIALS PROPERTIES MICROSTRUCTURE AND PROCESSING
. 824.
Full Text via DOI:
10.1016/j.msea.2021.141828
Web of Science:
000687734300003
2021
Spark plasma sintered porous aluminum oxide for filtration applications
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CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
. 47:21822-21827.
Full Text via DOI:
10.1016/j.ceramint.2021.04.199
Web of Science:
000671187200004
2021
Engineering Graphene-Ceramic 3D Composite Foams by Freeze Drying
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ADVANCED ENGINEERING MATERIALS
. 23.
Full Text via DOI:
10.1002/adem.202001546
Web of Science:
000644810700001
2021
Electric field assisted solid-state interfacial joining of TaC-HfC ceramics without filler
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JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CERAMIC SOCIETY
. 104:2483-2494.
Full Text via DOI:
10.1111/jace.17692
Web of Science:
000616797600001
2021
In-situ synthesis of Boron Nitride Nanotube reinforced aluminum oxide composites by molecular mixing
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CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
. 47:13970-13979.
Full Text via DOI:
10.1016/j.ceramint.2021.01.266
Web of Science:
000638268400002
2021
Effect of nanodiamond reinforcement and heat-treatment on microstructure, mechanical and tribological properties of cold sprayed aluminum coating
.
SURFACE & COATINGS TECHNOLOGY
. 412.
Full Text via DOI:
10.1016/j.surfcoat.2021.127037
Web of Science:
000655555000026
2021
Microstructural and mechanical properties of plasma sprayed boron nitride nanotubes reinforced alumina coating
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CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
. 47:9194-9202.
Full Text via DOI:
10.1016/j.ceramint.2020.12.045
Web of Science:
000624071700002
2021
Role of ultrasonic treatment on microstructure, mechanical and tribological behavior of 2D boron nitride reinforced aluminum composites
.
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING A-STRUCTURAL MATERIALS PROPERTIES MICROSTRUCTURE AND PROCESSING
. 809.
Full Text via DOI:
10.1016/j.msea.2021.140970
Web of Science:
000665076400009
2020
Boron Nitride Nanotube-Reinforced Titanium Composite with Controlled Interfacial Reactions by Spark Plasma Sintering
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ADVANCED ENGINEERING MATERIALS
. 22.
Full Text via DOI:
10.1002/adem.202000702
Web of Science:
000555455900001
2020
Fabrication and characterization of functionally graded materials Ta10W-YSZ by SPS
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INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF REFRACTORY METALS & HARD MATERIALS
. 93.
Full Text via DOI:
10.1016/j.ijrmhm.2020.105348
Web of Science:
000579017200006
2020
Hydroxylated boron nitride nanotube-reinforced polyvinyl alcohol nanocomposite films with simultaneous improvement of mechanical and thermal properties
.
POLYMER COMPOSITES
. 41:5182-5194.
Full Text via DOI:
10.1002/pc.25785
Web of Science:
000562753900001
2020
A perspective on challenges and opportunities in developing high entropy-ultra high temperature ceramics
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CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
. 46:25845-25853.
Full Text via DOI:
10.1016/j.ceramint.2020.07.066
Web of Science:
000575656500008
2020
Densification and oxidation behavior of spark plasma sintered Hafnium Diboride-Hafnium Carbide composite
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CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
. 46:14625-14631.
Full Text via DOI:
10.1016/j.ceramint.2020.02.263
Web of Science:
000533511200034
2020
Interface Engineering and Direct Observation of Strengthening Behavior in Field-Sintered Boron Nitride Nanotube-Magnesium Alloy Composite
.
ADVANCED ENGINEERING MATERIALS
. 22.
Full Text via DOI:
10.1002/adem.202000170
Web of Science:
000526174800001
2020
Correlations to Predict Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Ultrasonically Cast Metal Matrix Nanocomposites as a Function of Treatment Time
.
ADVANCED ENGINEERING MATERIALS
. 22.
Full Text via DOI:
10.1002/adem.202000413
Web of Science:
000538593000001
2020
Ultralow Temperature Densification of a Titanium Alloy by Spark Plasma Sintering
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ADVANCED ENGINEERING MATERIALS
. 22.
Full Text via DOI:
10.1002/adem.202000076
Web of Science:
000544642400014
2019
Surface Modified Metallic Orthopedic Implant for Sustained Drug Release and Osteocompatibility
.
ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS
. 2:4181-4192.
Full Text via DOI:
10.1021/acsabm.9b00443
Web of Science:
000616371600009
2019
A computational approach for predicting microstructure and mechanical properties of plasma sprayed ceramic coatings from powder to bulk
.
SURFACE & COATINGS TECHNOLOGY
. 374:1-11.
Full Text via DOI:
10.1016/j.surfcoat.2019.05.068
Web of Science:
000486360000001
2019
In
-
situ
creep deformation of cold-sprayed aluminum splats at elevated temperatures
.
SURFACE & COATINGS TECHNOLOGY
. 372:353-360.
Full Text via DOI:
10.1016/j.surfcoat.2019.05.045
Web of Science:
000474676200037
2019
3D Graphene Foam Reinforced Low-Temperature Ceramic with Multifunctional Mechanical, Electrical, and Thermal Properties
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ADVANCED ENGINEERING MATERIALS
. 21.
Full Text via DOI:
10.1002/adem.201900085
Web of Science:
000477974200026
2019
High-Temperature Mechanics of Boron Nitride Nanotube "Buckypaper" for Engineering Advanced Structural Materials
.
ACS APPLIED NANO MATERIALS
. 2:4402-4416.
Full Text via DOI:
10.1021/acsanm.9b00817
Web of Science:
000477917700042
2019
Efficacy of graphene nanoplatelets on splat morphology and microstructure of plasma sprayed alumina coatings
.
SURFACE & COATINGS TECHNOLOGY
. 366:54-61.
Full Text via DOI:
10.1016/j.surfcoat.2019.03.018
Web of Science:
000465366400007
2018
In-situ
mechanical investigation of the deformation of splat interfaces in cold-sprayed aluminum alloy
.
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING A-STRUCTURAL MATERIALS PROPERTIES MICROSTRUCTURE AND PROCESSING
. 737:297-309.
Full Text via DOI:
10.1016/j.msea.2018.09.065
Web of Science:
000448493600034
2018
Non-equilibrium wetting and capture of boron nitride nanotubes in molten aluminum during plasma spray
.
SCRIPTA MATERIALIA
. 151:71-75.
Full Text via DOI:
10.1016/j.scriptamat.2018.03.037
Web of Science:
000432105100015
2018
Effect of graphene reinforcement on the mechanical properties of Ti
2
AlC ceramic fabricated by spark plasma sintering
.
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING A-STRUCTURAL MATERIALS PROPERTIES MICROSTRUCTURE AND PROCESSING
. 728:45-53.
Full Text via DOI:
10.1016/j.msea.2018.05.006
Web of Science:
000436222200006
2018
Bioinspired Nacre-Like Ceramic with Nickel Inclusions Fabricated by Electroless Plating and Spark Plasma Sintering
.
ADVANCED ENGINEERING MATERIALS
. 20.
Full Text via DOI:
10.1002/adem.201700782
Web of Science:
000433331400011
2018
Three-Dimensional Graphene Foam-Polymer Composite with Superior Deicing Efficiency and Strength
.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
. 10:5022-5029.
Full Text via DOI:
10.1021/acsami.7b18346
Web of Science:
000424851600077
2018
Multi-scale tribological and nanomechanical behavior of cold sprayed Ti
2
AlC MAX phase coating
.
SURFACE & COATINGS TECHNOLOGY
. 334:384-393.
Full Text via DOI:
10.1016/j.surfcoat.2017.11.067
Web of Science:
000423894700046
2017
In-situ deformation mechanism and orientation effects in sintered 2D boron nitride nanosheets
.
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING A-STRUCTURAL MATERIALS PROPERTIES MICROSTRUCTURE AND PROCESSING
. 708:440-450.
Full Text via DOI:
10.1016/j.msea.2017.10.019
Web of Science:
000415770100046
2017
Oxidation resistance of tantalum carbide-hafnium carbide solid solutions under the extreme conditions of a plasma jet
.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
. 43:14798-14806.
Full Text via DOI:
10.1016/j.ceramint.2017.07.227
Web of Science:
000413175300032
2017
Controlling phase separation of Ta
x
Hf
1-
x
C solid solution nanopowders during carbothermal reduction synthesis
.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CERAMIC SOCIETY
. 100:5056-5065.
Full Text via DOI:
10.1111/jace.15065
Web of Science:
000416463600014
2017
Effect of 2D WS
2
Addition on Cold-Sprayed Aluminum Coating
.
JOURNAL OF THERMAL SPRAY TECHNOLOGY
. 26:1585-1597.
Full Text via DOI:
10.1007/s11666-017-0608-8
Web of Science:
000413682300016
2017
The effect of sintering parameters on spark plasma sintering of B
4
C
.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
. 43:11182-11188.
Full Text via DOI:
10.1016/j.ceramint.2017.05.167
Web of Science:
000405158100074
2017
Effect of WS
2
Addition on Tribological Behavior of Aluminum at Room and Elevated Temperatures
.
TRIBOLOGY LETTERS
. 65.
Full Text via DOI:
10.1007/s11249-017-0856-2
Web of Science:
000405488400002
2017
Thermal Analysis of Tantalum Carbide-Hafnium Carbide Solid Solutions from Room Temperature to 1400 °C
.
COATINGS
. 7.
Full Text via DOI:
10.3390/coatings7080111
Web of Science:
000408908800004
2017
Solid solution synthesis of tantalum carbide-hafnium carbide by spark plasma sintering
.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CERAMIC SOCIETY
. 100:1853-1862.
Full Text via DOI:
10.1111/jace.14778
Web of Science:
000400857600007
2017
Thermodynamic modeling and investigation of the oxygen effect on the sintering of B
4
C
.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
. 699:1022-1029.
Full Text via DOI:
10.1016/j.jallcom.2016.12.315
Web of Science:
000393727500140
2017
Tribological Behavior of Spark Plasma Sintered Aluminum-Graphene Composites at Room and Elevated Temperatures
Full Text via DOI:
10.3390/technologies5010004
Web of Science:
000398904900004
2016
Directionally Aligned Ultra-Long Boron Nitride Nanotube Induced Strengthening of Aluminum-Based Sandwich Composite
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ADVANCED ENGINEERING MATERIALS
. 18:1747-1754.
Full Text via DOI:
10.1002/adem.201600212
Web of Science:
000385667900007
2016
Deformation mechanism in graphene nanoplatelet reinforced tantalum carbide using high load in situ indentation
.
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING A-STRUCTURAL MATERIALS PROPERTIES MICROSTRUCTURE AND PROCESSING
. 674:270-275.
Full Text via DOI:
10.1016/j.msea.2016.07.110
Web of Science:
000383292800034
2016
Functional NiAl-graphene oxide composite as a model coating for aerospace component repair
.
CARBON
. 105:529-543.
Full Text via DOI:
10.1016/j.carbon.2016.04.025
Web of Science:
000376607200061
2016
Ultrathin graphene tribofilm formation during wear of Al
2
O
3
-graphene composites
.
NANOMATERIALS AND ENERGY
. 5:1-9.
Full Text via DOI:
10.1680/jnaen.15.00027
Web of Science:
000400551000001
2015
Three Dimensional Graphene Foam/Polymer Hybrid as a High Strength Biocompatible Scaffold
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ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
. 25:3916-3924.
Full Text via DOI:
10.1002/adfm.201500876
Web of Science:
000357268900014
2015
Scratch induced deformation behavior of hafnium based bulk metallic glass at multiple load scales
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JOURNAL OF NON-CRYSTALLINE SOLIDS
. 410:118-126.
Full Text via DOI:
10.1016/j.jnoncrysol.2014.12.010
Web of Science:
000349726900019
2015
Graphene nanoplatelet-reinforced silicone for the valvular prosthesis application
Full Text via DOI:
10.1615/JLongTermEffMedImplants.2015011716
2014
Nanotribological behavior of graphene nanoplatelet reinforced ultra high molecular weight polyethylene composites
.
TRIBOLOGY INTERNATIONAL
. 70:165-169.
Full Text via DOI:
10.1016/j.triboint.2013.10.012
Web of Science:
000328716800020
2014
Oxidation behavior of graphene nanoplatelet reinforced tantalum carbide composites in high temperature plasma flow
.
CARBON
. 67:398-408.
Full Text via DOI:
10.1016/j.carbon.2013.10.010
Web of Science:
000329379300043
2014
Dry sliding wear behavior of cold sprayed aluminum amorphous/nanocrystalline alloy coatings
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SURFACE & COATINGS TECHNOLOGY
. 238:118-125.
Full Text via DOI:
10.1016/j.surfcoat.2013.10.055
Web of Science:
000331028200013
2013
Cold sprayed aluminum based glassy coating: Synthesis, wear and corrosion properties
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SURFACE & COATINGS TECHNOLOGY
. 232:33-40.
Full Text via DOI:
10.1016/j.surfcoat.2013.04.049
Web of Science:
000327691300006
2013
Effect of Porosity on Photocatalytic Activity of Plasma-Sprayed TiO
2
Coating
.
JOURNAL OF THERMAL SPRAY TECHNOLOGY
. 22:1193-1200.
Full Text via DOI:
10.1007/s11666-013-9964-1
Web of Science:
000324241500012
2013
Boron nitride nanotubes reinforced aluminum composites prepared by spark plasma sintering: Microstructure, mechanical properties and deformation behavior
.
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING A-STRUCTURAL MATERIALS PROPERTIES MICROSTRUCTURE AND PROCESSING
. 574:149-156.
Full Text via DOI:
10.1016/j.msea.2013.03.022
Web of Science:
000319088100020
2013
Photocatalytic activity of spark plasma sintered TiO
2
-graphene nanoplatelet composite
.
SCRIPTA MATERIALIA
. 68:719-722.
Full Text via DOI:
10.1016/j.scriptamat.2013.01.012
Web of Science:
000317163800016
2012
The Tribological Behavior of Plasma-Sprayed Al-Si Composite Coatings Reinforced with Nanodiamond
.
JOM
. 64:702-708.
Full Text via DOI:
10.1007/s11837-012-0339-8
Web of Science:
000305230200010
2012
Graphene Nanoplatelet-Induced Strengthening of UltraHigh Molecular Weight Polyethylene and Biocompatibility In vitro
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ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
. 4:2234-2241.
Full Text via DOI:
10.1021/am300244s
Web of Science:
000303139900051
Book Chapter
2016
THE ROLE OF CALPHAD APPROACH IN THE SINTERING OF B
4
C WITH SIC AS A SINTERING AID BY SPARK PLASMA SINTERING TECHNIQUE
. 185-191.
Web of Science:
000582487500019
Conference
2008
Preface: ICIMP 2008
. 8.
Full Text via DOI:
10.1109/ICIMP.2008.4
2004
A note on the distribution fairness score function
. 183-186.
Web of Science:
000228440700037
Preprint
2022
Micro-Deformation in Cold Sprayed Aluminum Single Splat Revealed by
In-Situ
Indentation and Image Analysis of Interface Strains
Full Text via DOI:
10.2139/ssrn.4153557
2022
Micro-Deformation in Cold Sprayed Aluminum Single Splat Revealed by In-Situ Indentation and Image Analysis of Interface Strains
Full Text via DOI:
10.2139/ssrn.4153568
2021
Role of In-Situ Dynamic Splat Sintering on Elastic and Damping Behavior of Cold Sprayed Aluminum Coatings
Full Text via DOI:
10.2139/ssrn.3866410
Review
2021
Unconventional Materials Processing Using Spark Plasma Sintering
. 20-39.
Full Text via DOI:
10.3390/ceramics4010003
Web of Science:
000717701200001
2020
Analytical Review of Reinforcement Addition Techniques during Ultrasonic Casting of Metal Matrix Composites
.
ADVANCED ENGINEERING MATERIALS
.
Full Text via DOI:
10.1002/adem.202000524
Web of Science:
000546054900001
2017
Graphene reinforced metal and ceramic matrix composites: a review
.
INTERNATIONAL MATERIALS REVIEWS
. 241-302.
Full Text via DOI:
10.1080/09506608.2016.1219481
Web of Science:
000399263000001
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