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To measure the mechanical properties of Sb₂S₃, a two-component compound semiconductor used in the light absorption layer of a solar cell, Sb₂S₃ thin films were formed on FTO glass using the spin coating method. The spin-coated Sb₂S₃ thin films were heat-treated at 200 ^oC in an Ar atmosphere for up..... More

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Solar water splitting is an attractive method for producing hydrogen from renewable natural resources, and heterostructure photocatalysts have been widely investigated for photocatalytic applications. Hetero-component photocatalysts can reduce the charge recombination process by improving electron utilization, and are considered promising candidates for solar water splitting. Amongst various heterostructure systems, combinations..... More

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Nickel hexacyanoferrate (NiHCF) has a three-dimensional open framework structure, excellent long-cycling stability and rate performance as a cathode for aqueous sodium-ion batteries. However, the specific capacity of NiHCF is lower than that of present cathodes for aqueous batteries. A sodium-ion electrolyte was explored to achieve optimum capacity with NiHCF. Powder-type..... More

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Spinel ferrites (Ni_0.5Zn_0.5)_1-x-yCo_xCu_yFe₂O₄, (x = 0 and y = 0, x = 0.2 and y = 0, x = 0.1 and y = 0.1, x = 0 and y = 0.2) were prepared by sol-gel method and post-annealed at 1100 ^oC. The grain growth of the sample is very sensitive..... 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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In this study, the effects of electrode surface design on the resistance spot weldability and degradation of the electrode following resistance spot welding (RSW) of aluminum 6014-T4 alloy were investigated. A new patterning method that can be produced through repetitive pressurization was applied to the electrode, producing a lattice-like pattern..... More

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In this study, oxide (Y₂O₃)-embedded Ni particles were fabricated via a new process. The process involves the mechanical hydrogenation of Ni–Y alloy into Ni–YH₂ and the selective oxidation of Ni–YH₂ to Ni–Y₂O₃. The alloy powders were prepared for sintering by the mechanical alloying of a mixed powder. The powder was..... More

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It has been proposed that a primary water stress corrosion cracking (PWSCC) in pressurized water reactor (PWR) is governed by a lattice contraction due to a short range ordering reaction in Alloy 600. This leads researcher to think that the kinetics of lattice contraction may control a susceptibility of PWSCC..... More

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Graphene oxide quantum dots (GOQDs) are nanometer-sized graphene oxide fragments that exhibit unique properties, making them interesting candidates for a range of new applications. Carbon black, one of the commercially available carbon precursors, is produced by the thermal decomposition or incomplete combustion of organic compounds. It is commonly used as..... More

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Facile, economic methods of preparing tungsten (W) nanopowder are critically needed to meet industrial demand. Herein, we report a method of preparing single-phase alpha-W (α-W) nanopowders using ammonium paratungstate (APT) as a starting material and the optimum synthesis conditions. The process involves two stages: i) the radio-frequency (RF) induction thermal..... More

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Transparent and conductive Ti doped In₂O₃ (TIO) films were prepared on slide glass substrate using a radio frequency (RF) magnetron sputter and then subjected to Transparent and conductive Ti doped In₂O₃ (TIO) films were prepared on a glass slide substrate using radio frequency (RF) magnetron sputter. The film surface was..... More

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This study investigated the effects of laser power on the microstructure and mechanical properties of functionally gradient materials (FGM) produced by direct energy deposition. The FGM consisted of five different layers, which were a mixture of austenitic stainless steel (Type 316L) and ferritic steel (HSLA). During the direct energy deposition,..... More

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In this study, high-strength pure Cu bulk material was manufactured using a cold spray additive manufacturing process, and its microstructure, tensile and compressive deformation behaviors were investigated and compared. The cold spray additive manufactured Cu bulk material showed a heterogeneous grain structure consisting of fine-grains and coarse-grains, and only α..... More

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The flow functions for plastic deformation have been developed to describe the plastic behavior of sheet metals. In order to explain the plastic behavior of material in metal forming processes via finite element analyses, two basic input functions should be applied. One is the yield function that determines the yielding..... More

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We introduce the Korea Institute of Science and Technology-Novel Materials Discovery (KISTNOMAD) platform, a materials data repository. We describe its functionality and novel features from an academic viewpoint. It is a data repository designed for computational material science, especially focusing on managing and sharing the results of molecular dynamics simulation..... More

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Al-Mg-Si alloy was rolled asymmetrically at several temperatures to apply shear deformation, and the effects of the initial precipitate on shear deformation, texture evolution, formability, and plastic anisotropy were studied. Texture was analyzed using a EBSD, and the formability and plastic anisotropy of the specimen were evaluated using the value..... More

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The thermal storage tank in a district heating system is a component that stores excess heat during normal operation and releases the stored heat to increase the efficiency of the system, when the heat source is stopped or additional demands occur. Recently, an obsolete thermal storage tank was dismantled for..... 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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The effects of β phase decomposition on recrystallization and texture variation in Zr-2.5% Nb alloy pressure tube material were investigated. Isothermal annealing was conducted at 350 to 550 ^oC for 240 hours, and isothermal annealing was performed at 500 ^oC for 240 to 3,000 hours. The recrystallization and texture variation..... More

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The phenomena of hydrogen induced cracking (HIC) in 304 stainless steels was considered in a hydrogen pressure and stress corrosive atmosphere. Microstructures with chloride pits and stress corrosion cracks around the HIC were analyzed by SEM/EDS. Abnormal phase transformations induced by the hydrogen were analyzed using TEM and diffraction. In..... More

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Because of their simplicity and low equipment costs, various oxidation methods can be used to create metal oxides, but they still require long processing times and/or high temperatures. In this study, a new electrochemical oxidation (ECO) method, which oxidizes metal in DI water with a constant flowing current to both..... More

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The vacuum carburizing behavior of AISI 4115 steel according to acetylene flow rates (1, 5, 10, 20, 30, 40, and 50 sccm) and temperatures (900, 950, and 1000 ^oC) was quantitatively investigated through microstructure, carbon concentration and hardness analyses. As the acetylene flow rate increased, the penetration rate of carbon..... 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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The short range ordering (SRO) reaction of the X-750 Ni-base alloy used as a garter spring material for CANDU reactors was systematically investigated through differential scanning calorimeter (DSC) analysis. Water quenching (WQ) after solution annealing (SA) and 20% cold rolled (CR) X-750 were prepared and these samples were subjected to..... More

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Al-Si coated ultra-high strength steels (UHSS) are widely used in automotive applications because of their high strength-to-weight ratio, corrosion protection and good weldability. The hot stamping (also called hot press forming) process is an effective and suitable technique for producing automotive parts from Al-Si coated UHSS. However, critical issues, such..... 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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The small punch (SP) test is one of the small specimen test techniques, and standardization of the SP test method for evaluating the mechanical properties of metallic materials is in progress. In this study, the impact transition temperature of reactor pressure vessel steels (RPV) in nuclear power plants was estimated..... More

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A method for evaluating residual stress using an instrumented indentation test was developed some decades ago. More recently, another method was developed, using a Knoop indenter. The conversion factor ratio, which is one of the key factors in the evaluation algorithm, has been taken to be 0.34, although this value..... More

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In this study, we tried to improve the oxidation resistance of Nb-12Si (wt%) alloys at 1200 °C or higher through pack cementation coatings. Nb-12Si (wt%) alloys were prepared by arc-melting under Ar atmosphere. When the alloys were coated using pack powder mixtures composed of Si, Al₂O₃ and NaF, two silicide..... More

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The properties and H₂O adsorption characteristics of two types of zeolites (3A and 13X) with the same shape but different element composition were identified. These zeolites are used in gas purification processes to manufacture 9N ultra-pure inert gases for semiconductor process applications. To analyze the shape and microstructure of the..... More