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Tetrahedrite has low lattice thermal conductivity because of the lone-pair electrons of Sb, which cause the Cu atoms to vibrate at a low frequency and high amplitude. The synthesis of tetrahedrite compounds by conventional melting methods requires a long-time reaction and annealing. However, a homogeneous and solid-state synthesis can be..... More

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In this study, we investigated the morphological, crystal structural, electronic structural, and electrocatalytic properties of the inverse spinel structured copper cobalt oxide (Cu_0.72Co_2.28O₄) catalysts. The materials were prepared by coprecipitation using various copper and cobalt precursors, and subsequent oxidation treatment. Electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, and Brunauer Emmett..... More

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Tetrahedrite (C₁₂Sb₄S₁₃) has attracted attention as a p-type thermoeletric material with very low thermal conductivity induced by the anharmonic oscillation of Cu due to the lone-pair electrons of Sb. Many studies have been conducted to improve its thermoelectric performance by partially substituting the transition elements for the Cu sites. In..... More

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Recently, various worldwide studies have been conducted to improve converter operation by modifying the lance nozzle. In this study, a numerical analysis of the lance nozzle was conducted to improve the dephosphorization efficiency, and to reduce blowing time. The lance nozzle was designed in the form of an abnormal expansion..... More

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In this study the correlation between bainitic microstructure and the low-temperature toughness of high-strength API pipeline steels was discussed in terms of crack initiation and propagation in the microstructure. Three types of API pipeline steels with different bainitic microstructures were fabricated using varying alloying elements and thermo-mechanical processing conditions, and..... More

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Tungsten carbides are quite attractive for their superior properties, e.g., high melting point, high hardness, high thermal and electrical conductivities, and relatively high chemical stability. Tungsten carbides with a binder metal, for example Co or Ni, are mainly used to produce cutting tools, nozzles and molds in the composite form...... More

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In this study, the weldability of the as-cast CM247LC superalloy for turbine blade applications was metallurgically evaluated in terms of its hot cracking behavior and susceptibility. For this purpose, a real blade was manufactured using a directional solidification casting process, and gas tungsten arc welding was performed at the tip..... More

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The effects of heat treatment conditions on the mechanical properties and energy absorption capacity of 7003 (Al-6Zn-0.6Mg) aluminum alloy were studied. The extruded material was heat treated at various temperatures to prepare annealed or aged specimens. Tensile tests, hardness measurements, electron backscatter diffraction characterizations, and differential scanning calorimeter analyses were..... More

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ZnO nanorods are one of the most studied materials because it can be facilely grown on a wide range of substrates at low temperature. ZnO exhibits piezoelectricity as well as semiconducting properties, and hence is applicable to piezoelectric nanogenerators and sensors. In the present work, the effect of ZnO nanorods’..... More

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Layered post transition metal chalcogenides such as SnSe, SnSe₂, In₂Se₃, and In₄Se₃ have attracted attention as promising thermoelectric materials due to their intrinsically low lattice thermal conductivities. Recently, n-type indium selenide (InSe) based materials have also been suggested as good candidates for thermoelectric materials by optimizing their electrical properties, i.e.,..... More

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In this study, consolidated WC-Fe compacts as a function of Fe contents were fabricated by a spark plasma sintering method, following the mixed by the ball-milled powder. Fe among the metallic binders was added to WC enhance not only the driving force of sintering process but also suppressing the grain..... More

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We fabricated a transparent conducting electrode composed of graphene oxide (GO) and silver (Ag) nanofibers. The graphene oxide was spray-coated on the Ag nanofiber film, which was fabricated by electrospinning process. Ag/poly(vinyl alcohol) ink was fabricated in a polymer matrix solution using the solgel method. The sprayed film was sintered..... More

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Fe-Mn-Si based shape memory alloy is a new functional material that can be used to apply prestress to civil and structural components such as concrete structures. In this study, the effects of alloying elements Ni, C and Ti on the mechanical and shape memory properties of the alloy were investigated..... More

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Generally, molds are fabricated by the machining of massive billets of tool steels, such as AISI4140 or H13, but it has drawbacks, such as a large material loss and long-delivery time. The Wire-Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) process could be an alternative fabrication method. It has the advantages of less material..... More

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Laser surface heat treatment and laser nitriding processes were applied using selective surface modification techniques to investigate phase transformation, microstructural evolution, and surface hardening behaviors for two types of plastic injection mold steels, AISI 1045 and P21. During laser surface heat treatment, a 245% hardness increase compared to that of..... More

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The photovoltaic properties of TiO₂/ZrO₂ double electron transport layered perovskite solar cells were investigated based on the ZrO₂ layer thickness. Samples were fabricated with a glass/FTO/TiO₂/ZrO₂/ perovskite structure. The TiO2/ZrO₂ layer thickness ratio was confirmed to be 264/0, 228/168, 228/204, 270/242, and 282/288 nm, respectively, using an electron probe microanalyzer...... More

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In this study, the effects of nickel and copper on the mechanical and thermal properties of Al-Si alloys were investigated, for different alloy compositions. Thermodynamic calculations were carried out to predict the alloys’ solidification behavior (solidification temperature, solid fraction and physical properties (density, thermal conductivity, elastic modulus, bulk modulus)). The..... More

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Hydrogen diffusion and sulfide stress cracking of simulated heat-affected zone (HAZ) of A516- 65 grade steel were examined using an electrochemical permeation technique, glycerin volumetric method, and constant loading method. HAZ samples were fabricated using a metal thermal cycle simulator with a welding heat input of 20, 35, and 50..... More

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This study aimed to investigate the wear performance of laser direct energy deposited Fe-8Cr3V-2Mo-2W alloy under various wear environments, in terms of different heat treatment conditions. Ball on disk tribology tests were performed using high-carbon steel and zirconia balls as counter materials. The wear rates of the alloy depended significantly..... More

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ZrO₂ is a promising candidate for knee and hip joint replacements due to its excellent combination of low density, corrosion resistance and biocompatibility. Nevertheless, a low fracture toughness of pure ZrO₂ at room temperature limits its wider application in the industry. One of the most obvious ways to solve the..... More