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Critical influence of the processing route on the mechanical properties of zirconia composites with graphene nanoplatelets
(Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI), 2020-12-29)
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Open AccessGraphene-based nanostructures, used as potential reinforcement in ceramic composites, have a great tendency to agglomerate. This requires the use of homogenization techniques during the powder processing, posing the need ... -
Void content minimization in vacuum infusion (VI) via effective degassing
(Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI), 2021-08-27)
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Open AccessThis paper addresses the major concern which component porosity represents in Vacuum Infusion (VI) manufacturing due to resin gelation at pressures close to absolute vacuum. Degassing is a fundamental step to minimize or ... -
Experimental correlation of mechanical properties of the Ti-6Al-4V alloy at different length scales
(Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI), 2021-01-07)
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Open AccessThis article focuses on a systematic study of a Ti-6Al-4V alloy in order to extensively characterize the main mechanical properties at the macro-, micro- and submicrometric length scale under different stress fields. ... -
Zn-Mg and Zn-Cu alloys for stenting applications: From nanoscale mechanical characterization to in vitro degradation and biocompatibility
(2021-12)
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Covenantee: Institut de Bioenginyeria de CatalunyaIn the recent decades, zinc (Zn) and its alloys have been drawing attention as promising candidates for bioresorbable cardiovascular stents due to its degradation rate more suitable than magnesium (Mg) and iron (Fe) alloys. ... -
Oxidation behavior of maraging 300 alloy exposed to nitrogen/water vapor atmosphere at 500 °C
(Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI), 2021-06-24)
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Open AccessAging heat treatments in maraging steels are fundamental to achieve the excellent mechanical properties required in several industries, i.e., nuclear, automotive, etc. In this research, samples of maraging 300 alloy were ... -
Characterization study of an oxide film layer produced under CO2/steam atmospheres on two different maraging steel grades
(Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI), 2021-05-01)
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Open AccessCurrently, surface treatments lead to inducing a superficial layer of several nanometers up to micrometer, which in some cases can be protective. In this experimental work, an oxide layer was generated under different ... -
Mechanical properties of ceria-calcia stabilized zirconia ceramics with alumina additions
(Elsevier, 2021-09)
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Restricted access - publisher's policyCeria-stabilized zirconia-based composites have been developed aiming to obtain ceramic materials with enhanced hardness, strength, fracture toughness, and resistance to low temperature degradation. These composites are ... -
Microstructural characterization of grade 300 and grade 350 maraging steels and electrochemical study in hydrofluoric solution
(2021-03)
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Restricted access - publisher's policyThe electrochemical behavior of solution-annealed grade 300 and grade 350 maraging steels subjected to two different aging temperatures in an aqueous hydrofluoric acid (HF) medium was evaluated. The microstructural and ... -
Green nanocoatings based on the deposition of zirconium oxide: the role of the substrate
(Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI), 2021-02-23)
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Open AccessHerein, the influence of the substrate in the formation of zirconium oxide monolayer, from an aqueous hexafluorozirconic acid solution, by chemical conversion and by electro-assisted deposition, has been approached. The ... -
Atmospheric pressure plasma liquid assisted deposition of polydopamine/acrylate copolymer on zirconia (Y-TZP) ceramics: a biocompatible and adherent nanofilm
(Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC), 2021-05-11)
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Open AccessPolydopamine–ethylene glycol dimethacrylate copolymer is a biocompatible coating with cell adhesion promotion and antibiofilm properties. This copolymer has been successfully applied on metallic implants, such as stainless ... -
Low temperature degradation and mechanical properties of alumina reinforced ceria-zirconia by colloidal processing
(Elsevier, 2021-02-02)
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Restricted access - publisher's policy10Ce-TZP base composites with 2.5, 5, 10 and 15 wt% alumina were fabricated by colloidal processing from slurries with 41 vol% solid load in order to investigate the effects of alumina in the final composites aging and ... -
Contact fatigue behavior of a-Al2O3-Ti(C,N) CVD coated WC-Co under dry and wet conditions
(2021-02-01)
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Open AccessThe response to cycling contact fatigue load of a WC-6%Co carbide coated with a Ti(C,N)/a-Al2O3 CVD multilayer was investigated in dry and wet conditions. Imprints in dry conditions were characterized by small thin cracks ...