International Conference on Materials Science and Engineering
Ammonium nitrate is a versatile inorganic salt. The innocuous nature of combustion products, low cost and easy availability makes it an attractive oxidizer to the propulsion community.However, its usage in high energy materials and space applications has been adversely .... » Read More
Density Functional Theory (DFT)–based simulations have fundamentally reshaped the way materials are designed, understood, and optimized, enabling a direct connection between electronic-scale phenomena and engineering-scale performance. This keynote summarizes how first-.... » Read More
This study evaluates how conformal coating thickness influences corrosion resistance in miniaturized hearing aids exposed to moisture, bias voltages, and sweat. ENIG-plated copper pads were coated with either a UV-cured acrylate urethane (Coating A) or a solvent-based m.... » Read More
Quantum dot light-emitting diodes (QLEDs) have emerged as pivotal candidates for next-generation displays, owing to their tunable emission wavelengths, narrow spectral bandwidth, high brightness, and solution-processability. However, achieving high-precision quantum dot.... » Read More
Tube hydro forming is carried out to produce hollow shaped components using tubular blanks. These components find extensive application in automobile and aerospace engineering. In this work, TIG welded tubes of austenitic stainless steel (304) of different lengths, defo.... » Read More
Water scarcity, soil degradation, and inefficient agrochemical delivery are critical constraints to sustainable and climate resilient agriculture. This study presents the synthesis of controlled release formulations (CRFs) using supercritical carbon dioxide (SCC) as an .... » Read More
The role of chlorine in enhancing defects in nitrogen-doped carbon nanomaterials (CNMs) was investigated via pyrolysis chemical vapour deposition (CVD) method. Tetrachloroethane (TTCE) and acetonitrile (CH3CN) were used as sources of chlorine and nitrogen, respectively..... » Read More
In 1964 Wagner and Ellis presented the first paper on fabrication of micron-scale semiconductor whiskers. Our group was one of the first to apply their ideas in the late 1990’s to realise nanowires with diameters of tens of nanometers. We show how strong dielectric conf.... » Read More
This keynote talk will be devoted to describe hexagonal Cu2S p-type semiconductor thin film fabrication using DC magnetron sputtering. Nanofilms with thickness gradient were successfully deposited by taking advantage of the deposition geometry and target dimensions. X-r.... » Read More
Ge-rich Ge-Sb-Te (GGST) alloys are already integrated into the complementary-metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS) technology for industrial phase-change random access memory (PCRAM) production. This new type of memories allowing low-power system on-chip production and in-me.... » Read More
The depletion of resources, global warming, and negative environmental impacts have increased awareness of the bio-economy and green technologies. Lignocellulosic raw materials are promising alternatives to petroleum-based products because they are abundant, sustainable.... » Read More
Al-Mg-Si-Ag alloys offer a desirable balance between formability and bake-hardening potential, making them attractive for advanced engineering applications. However, complete crystal structure information of precipitate phases is not always available or unambiguous. Thu.... » Read More
Currently, the excessive generation of waste constitutes one of the most serious environmental problems, aggravated by social consumption models. At the Experimental Center for Economic Housing, a research institute dependent on the Association of Economic Housing - AVE.... » Read More
Computer models of T-x-y diagrams Ag-Au{Sn}-Sb, Ag-Cu-Ni{Pb}, Al{In}-Sn-Zn, Au-Ge-Ag{Sb, Sn}, Li, K, La{Nd, Pr}| |Cl are duscused. To verify the model, a coherence analysis (cross validation) of the horizontal (on a polythermal section at a fixed temperature) and vertic.... » Read More
Complex supramolecular structures form the basis of biologically active compositions for pharmaceutical applications, energetic materials, and various functional materials and the materials structure determine their functional properties. The material structure is manif.... » Read More
The main features of the method of high-voltage consolidation of powder materials and the resulting advantages and limitations of this method are considered. The method of high-voltage consolidation of powders is effective for the production of refractory composite mate.... » Read More
This study presents a quantum-dot–enhanced heterogeneous photodiode based on an IGZO-Telluirum (Te) junction, engineered to function as an optoelectronic synapse for neuromorphic vision applications. By incorporating CdSe-ZnS core-shell quantum dots (QDs) onto the IGZO-.... » Read More
The demand for energy-efficient and flexible electronics has accelerated research into ferroelectric materials compatible with low-temperature processing. Hafnium-based ferroelectrics, particularly hafnium zirconium oxide (Hf0.5Zr0.5O2, HZO), have attracted significant .... » Read More
Shape memory alloys are thermoresponsive materials and take place in a class of advanced smart materials by exhibiting dual memory characteristics, shape memory effect and superelasticity. Shape memory effect is initiated with thermomechanical processes on cooling and d.... » Read More
Diffusive processes in dense multi-component mixtures should be described with special concentration-dependent terms. Traditional systems of diffusion equations with constant matrices either ignore interaction between the mixture components (when the diffusion matrix is.... » Read More
As the global energy structure shifts toward clean and low-carbon solutions, proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs) have become one of the core technologies for new energy vehicles and distributed energy systems, owing to their high energy conversion efficiency an.... » Read More
Single UIS and repetitive UIS experiment are performed in this article to expound physical failure mechanisms in P-GaN HEMT devices. Vpeak and Ipeak are used as the metrics to evaluate the degradation of electrical parameters. In the single UIS tests, different load ind.... » Read More
Since the successful discovery and isolation of graphene in 2004, and the subsequent explosion and continuation of two-dimensional (2D) materials are undergoing and lasting until now. Although the layered semiconductors and heterostructures beyond graphene have in a sta.... » Read More
Yttrium iron garnet (Y?Fe?O??, YIG) is a benchmark magnetic insulator that has attracted sustained interest for spintronic and magnonic applications due to its exceptionally low magnetic damping, high saturation magnetization, excellent microwave performance, and outsta.... » Read More
This study proposes a high-performance energy storage system for an electric three-wheeler rickshaw based on Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) 32700 cylindrical cells to replace conventional 48 V, 100–120 Ah lead–acid battery packs. A 16S configuration is designed to obtain .... » Read More
The spontaneous interaction (emission or absorption) of a photon by atom is theoretically described in two-dimensional by a state vector |ψ?. As an initial solution to the problem, we derive its corresponding coherent state. We analytically find the fidelity between.... » Read More
Tibial inserts in total knee prostheses are designed to replicate the mechanical properties of native articular cartilage by ensuring load distribution, stress absorption, and low-friction articulation. The mechanical properties of three polyethylene-based materials—Ult.... » Read More
The increasing threat of antibiotic-resistant pathogens and the need for environmentally sustainable materials have accelerated research into biopolymer-based antimicrobial agents. This study addresses the question: Can natural polymers from agricultural and marine wast.... » Read More
Contemporary societal developments demonstrate a pronounced orientation toward the advancement of sophisticated electrical and electronic technologies, which indubitably enhances the overall quality of human existence. However, the proliferation of electronic devices re.... » Read More
Title : Role of tunable materials in next-generation reconfigurable antenna design
Nasimuddin, Institute for Infocomm Research, A-STAR, Singapore
Tunable materials are crucial to the realization of reconfigurable antennas for microwave, millimeter-wave (mmWave), and terahertz (THz) applications. By enabling controllable modulation of dielectric permittivity, magnetic permeability, and electrical conductivity thro.... » Read More
Title : Clean and dry processing of polymer materials in supercritical fluids
M G H Zaidi, G B Pant University of Agriculture & Technology, India
Organic solvent-based polymer manufacturing enterprises are currently suffering from several challenges concerning economic burden, safety dangers, and employee health hazards. International environmental advocacy organizations have been urging the polymer manufacturers.... » Read More
Title : Determination of phase stress flow curves in dual phase steels through micromechanical adaptive iteration algorithm
Silvie Maria Tanu Halim, McMaster University, Canada
Finite Element (FE) micromechanical modelling has significantly advanced the simulation of dual- phase (DP) steels by incorporating key microstructural features such as phase distribution and strain partitioning. A major ongoing challenge, however, is the accurate deter.... » Read More
Title : Applications of fibre-reinforced concrete in building and infrastructure projects in Singapore
Daneti Saradhi Babu, Alliance Concrete Singapore Pte Ltd, Singapore
Concrete is a brittle material that exhibits high compressive strength but relatively low tensile strength and limited tensile strain capacity. This inherent weakness in tension is typically addressed by incorporating steel reinforcing bars in the tensile zones of concr.... » Read More
Title : Registry-dependent adhesionand corrugation tendency of graphene on Al2o3(0001): DFT energy landscapes and continuum insights
Keisuke Kataoka, Meijo University, Japan
Graphene on sapphire (Al?O?(0001)) is an important model system for scalable growth and device integration, yet atomistic predictions of long-wavelength corrugation and its sensitivity to in-plane strain and registry remain unsettled. Here we combine Density-Functional .... » Read More
Title : Thermodynamics of AB? type hydrogen storage alloys with different composition
Wajid Ali Shah, Hiroshima University, Japan
Hydrogen is increasingly recognized as one of the most promising substitutes for fossil fuels because of its clean combustion, negligible greenhouse gas emissions, and high energy output per unit mass. However, a major barrier to widespread adoption of hydrogen technolo.... » Read More
Title : Investigation on forming limits under complex loading paths considering intermediate annealing: Experiments and multi-scale simulations
Mingliang Men, Beihang University, China
Multi-stage forming processes typically involve complex loading and annealing sequences that substantially alter the microstructure and macroscopic formability. The process-induced microstructural changes, such as lattice rotation, dislocation accumulation, and recrysta.... » Read More
Title : Anisotropic In(Zn)P-based nanocrystals with high photoluminescence quantum yield and broadband for near-infrared LEDs
Chun Feng Lai, Feng Chia University, Taiwan
Near-infrared (NIR) light exhibits distinct advantages, such as non-destructive interaction and deep tissue penetration, making it particularly suitable for real-time, non-invasive diagnostic applications. NIR light emitting diodes (LEDs) have increasingly become attrac.... » Read More