The interface structure and mechanical properties of Ti/Al dissimilar metals friction stir lap welding by Tang Guangyao, Wang Zhanrui, Ping Zhuoran, Yuan Xuchong, Yu Hui

“…The maximum fracturing load of multi-pass welding reached 7,150 N when adjacent welds interval (L) was 12 mm, which was much higher than single-pass welding 3,861 N. …”
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Acoustic-diffusion process of non-local vibrated polymer composite elastic medium subjected to laser thermal source by Weaam Alhejaili, Alaa A El-bary, Khaled Lotfy, Eman Ibrahim

“…The focus is on understanding the coupled effects of thermal, mechanical, and chemical actions within the medium. …”
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Modeling of armature melting and erosion process in high speed electrical sliding contact with rough surface by Xiaoquan Lu, Shaowei Liu, Xiangyu Du, Tianyou Zheng, Kefeng Yang

“…Abstract Electromagnetic-thermal–mechanical coupling in high-speed current-carrying of armature and rail (A/R) sliding interface, which leads to armature melting and erosion, is a key challenge that restricts the performance of electromagnetic launch. …”
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Modelling cum optimization of fiber length, content and mechanical properties of oxalic acid modified Areca Catechu inflorescence fiber reinforced biocomposites: fabricated bio-pro... by Srinivas Arabilachi, Sreenivasa Challakere Govindappa, Bharath Kurki Nagaraj, Bright Brailson Mansingh, Joseph Selvi Binoj, Senthil Muthu Kumar Thiagamani

“…This research explores the potential of oxalic acid modified areca inflorescence biofibers in unsaturated polyester resin composites, examining the impression of fiber content and length on thermal, mechanical, and morphological properties. The bio-composite with 30% weight and 5 mm length biofibers demonstrated exceptional mechanical strength, particularly in tensile performance (66.14 MPa). …”
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Quercetin-Fortified Animal Forage from Onion Waste: A Zero-Waste Approach to Bioactive Feed Development by Janusz Wojtczak, Krystyna Szymandera-Buszka, Joanna Kobus-Cisowska, Kinga Stuper-Szablewska, Jarosław Jakubowicz, Grzegorz Fiutak, Joanna Zeyland, Maciej Jarzębski

“…One of the solutions might be bioactive compound-loading pellets for animal forage. The aim of the work was to assess the physical and sensory properties of forage with the addition of onion peel and off-spec onions as a source of quercetin. …”
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