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In this study, a high-melting point element, tantalum carbide (TaC) was added to improve the mechanical properties and the oxidation/corrosion resistance of Fe. The Fe-TaC composites were synthesized by high energy ball milling for the mechanical alloying of the non-equilibrium phase (Fe-Ta) and the homogeneous dispersion of TaC. Fe-TaC composite..... More

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This study demonstrates that the addition of the rare earth element Erbium (Er) significantly enhances the machinability and tensile properties of titanium (Ti). Pure Ti alloys and Er-added Ti alloys with 0.5-1.1 wt.% Er content were prepared, and their microstructure, machinability, and tensile properties were compared. Two different types of..... More

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Capacitors not only store and release electricity but selectively conduct alternating current. Among the various types of capacitors, multi-layer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs) have been widely used in automotive, smartphone, and wearable devices because of their compact size and high capacitance capabilities. In this study, we have developed an electrolyte for..... More

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To develop an eco-friendly titanium (Ti) production process, the calciothermic reduction of titanium dioxide (TiO₂) was investigated. The mechanism involved in the reduction of TiO₂ using calcium (Ca) was examined. The influence of a molten salt, calcium chloride (CaCl₂), on the calciothermic reduction was investigated by conducting experiments at 1123..... More

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Bis(2,4,4-trimethylpentyl)phosphinic acid (Cyanex 272) is known to selectively extract Au(III) from dilute to concentrated hydrochloric acid solutions. Therefore, Cyanex 272 can be employed in the separation of Au(III) from the hydrochloric acid leaching solutions of secondary resources containing gold metal. This work identified the extraction reaction of Au(III) by Cyanex..... More

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In this study, the architecture of an interfacial switching memristor, which has a metal-insulatormetal structure of Pt/SrTiO₃/Nb-SrTiO₃ was investigated. The performance of a neural network that uses memristors as its synapse components was also examined with system-level simulations. A finite element solver, COMSOL Multiphysics, was used to simulate synaptic device..... More

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Compound droplets can consist of two or more immiscible substances sharing an interface. Among such droplets, the low-viscosity component of Janus droplets can exhibit peculiar bouncing behavior on nonwettable surfaces. There have been recent advances in droplet control technologies, however the impact dynamics of droplets on complex surfaces, and strategies..... More

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The TiAl alloy is attracting attention as a lightweight and heat-resistant material, because of its high specific strength, excellent high-temperature formability, and fatigue strength. However, its applications are limited by its high unit price and low room temperature ductility. To overcome this issue, dissimilarly bonded materials have been extensively employed...... More

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This review provides an overview of recent advances in the materials and structural design of flexible piezoresistive sensors, which are of significant interest as smart devices in the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Recent research has focused on addressing demand for a wide pressure range and high sensitivity for use in diverse..... More