Research on Helical Electrode Electrochemical Drilling Assisted by Anode Vibration for Jet Micro-Hole Arrays on Tube Walls by Tao Yang, Yikai Xiao, Yusen Hang, Xiujuan Wu, Weijing Kong

“…Using the optimized machining parameters, an array of 10 jet micro-holes with a diameter of 200 μm was machined on the metal tube sidewall. Electrochemical cutting with radial electrolyte flushing tests were then performed through these micro-holes.…”
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Comparison Between Nano- and Micro-Sized Copper Particles as Fillers in NAO Friction Materials by Sanjeev Sharma, Jayashree Bijwe, Mukesh Kumar

“…One more composite without any metallic filler was also developed for the sake of comparison. …”
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Rechargeable Batteries for Renewable Energy: Current Status, Technical Challenges, and Future Directions by Hu Qihan

“…Currently, lithium-ion batteries, nickel-metal hydride batteries, lead-acid batteries, and other rechargeable battery types are widely utilized in consumer electronics, transportation, renewable energy storage, medical equipment, and other industries. …”
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Grepafloxacin Clinical Program for Lower Respiratory Tract Infections by Arne C Rodloff

“…The most common adverse effects of grepafloxacin were nausea and a metallic taste; however, these effects resulted in only a few discontinuations of therapy. …”
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Container Quay Crane Structural Response under Trolley Traveling by Xiong Hu, Kai Dong, Pei Zheng, Zhiwei Sun, Sen Mu

“…This paper analyzes the response mechanism of the metallic structure of the quay crane induced by trolley traveling. …”
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Effects of Zinc-Free Processing Aids on Silica-Reinforced Tread Compounds for Green Tires by Nam Chul Kim, Sung Ho Song

“…However, because zinc is a heavy metal, zinc-free processing aids (ZFAs) are required to satisfy worldwide environmental concerns. …”
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Stability Calculation of Irregular Structures with Irregular Disorder During Seismic Impact by Zaza Jangidze

“…Three methods of restoration-reconstruction of damaged large-block multi-story buildings are proposed: metal diagonal web member and system-variable rigid in the interior space of the building, using today's terminology with seismic insulators, with the arrangement of additional frames; with reinforced-concrete pylons built over the entire height and perimeter of the building and by arranging loggias in their space; By building pylons along the longitudinal facades of the building and building a floor/floors on top of the building, along with arranging additional frames with seismic insulators if necessary. …”
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EL CHOCÓ Y LAS MITOLOGÍAS DEL ORO by Juanita C Aristizábal

“…A través de la lectura de una colección de narrativas donde el oro aparece como una mercancía incrustada en la vida, los caminos y los destinos de quienes transitan la selva, los ríos y las ciudades chocoanas, se reflexiona sobre las representaciones en la tradición oral, la literatura, el periodismo y el cine de la exuberancia y perturbación que este metal ha causado y sigue causando en esta región. …”
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PHYSICAL-MECHANICAL PERFORMANCES OF STEERING WHEEL COVER LEATHERS IN SPECIAL CONDITIONS by MADALINA IGNAT, ANDREI DUMITRU, BOGDAN RUSU, ROXANA CONSTANTINESCU, CIPRIAN CHELARU

“… The steering wheel is among the important components of a vehicle, through it having full control over its direction. It is made of a metal base covered with a polymeric material. To improve the look and feel of a steering wheel, usually it is covered by leather. …”
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Graphene-Based Full-Duplex Antenna for Future Generation Communication in THz Frequency Range by Avez Syed, Mansour H. Almalki

“…The graphene-based antennas perform better than their metallic counterparts, especially in the THz frequency range. …”
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Investigations on tool wear behavior in turning AISI 304 stainless steel: An empirical and neural network modeling approach by Satish Chinchanikar, Mahendra Gadge

“…The most common wear mechanism observed is metal adhesion, followed by fracture due to the pulling away of adhered material. …”
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Features of microstructure of carbide blanks by O. Yu. Khodosovskaya, L. V. Ovsyanikova, T. V. Gapeenko

“…Inhibitors of grain growth – transition metal carbides, for example, VC, Cr2C3, NbC, TaC are added to hard alloy mixtures to prevent grain growth during sintering. …”
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Investigation of Thermostressed State of Coating Formation at Electric Contact Surfacing of “Shaft” Type Parts by Olena V. Berezshnaya, Eduard P. Gribkov, Valeriy D. Kuznetsov

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Multiple linear regression parameters for determining fatigue-based entropy characterisation of magnesium alloy by M.A. Fauthan, S. Abdullah, M.F. Abdullah, I.F. Mohamed

“…Therefore, the entropy generation can be predicted to access the dissipated energy as an irreversible degradation of a metallic material, subjected to cyclic elastic-plastic loading. …”
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Experimental and Theoretical Investigations on the Use of Pumpkin Peel as a Sustainable Biomass Anticorrosion Agent for Aluminum in HCl Solutions by Reem D. Alghamdi, Laila S. Alqarni, Maha D. Alghamdi, N. F. Alotaibi, Hend Gadow

“…The sustainable plant-derived biomass are now understood to be important sources for the prevention of corrosion in metallic alloys. This study examined the effect of a potential novel low-cost, low-toxicity inhibitor utilizing pumpkin peel extract (PPE) on aluminum corrosion hydrochloric acid 1M HCl medium. …”
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RISK FACTORS FOR PERI-IMPLANTITIS IN THE POSTERIOR FIXED IMPLANT-PROSTHETIC THERAPY: RETROSPECTIVE STUDY by Davidescu Alexandra, Norina Forna, Doriana Agop-Forna, Cristina Dascălu, Ana-Maria Fătu, Scutariu Mihaela-Monica

“…The logistic regression was performed within a cohort of 48 patients (mean age 63.04 ± 10.723 years) with posterior edentulism treated by implant-supported metal-ceramic fixed prosthetic restorations. Socio-demographic data (gender, age group) and anamnestic data were collected on: smoking status; periodontal grade; compliance to the supportive periodontal/peri-implant therapy; OHI index. …”
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ANALISIS PENERAPAN COATING PADA BAJA ASTM A36 DENGAN VARIASI CAT TERHADAP LAJU KOROSI, KEKUATAN ADHESI DAN KETAHANAN IMPACT COATING by Untung Budiarto, Parlindungan Manik, Ghiyats Abiyyu Kusuma

“…Corrosion is the most common damage experienced by steel structures due to the interaction between a metal and a corrosive environment. One way to prevent corrosion of steel is coating. …”
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Time-Resolved X-Ray Spectroscopy from the Atomic Orbital Ground State Up by Daniel Jost, Eder G. Lomeli, Ta Tang, Joshua J. Kas, John J. Rehr, Wei-Sheng Lee, Hong-Chen Jiang, Brian Moritz, Thomas P. Devereaux

“…In this paper, we will present simulations of each of these spectroscopies using a time-domain full atomic multiplet, charge-transfer Hamiltonian adapted to study the properties of a generalized cluster model including a central transition-metal ion caged by ligand atoms in a planar geometry. …”
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Seeds and vegetative propagules of all selected invasive plants in Europe do not survive industrial composting by Sabina Tomše, Marjeta Resnik, Nejc Gorjan, Simona Strgulc Krajšek

“…Mature seeds and vegetative propagules were packed in metal boxes, which were filled with compost and included in the hygienisation phase of biowaste processing at the Regional Waste Management Centre, RCERO Ljubljana. …”
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Flow of SWCNT and MWCNT based hybrid nanofluids in a semi-circular enclosure with corrugated wall by Sohail Nadeem, Ayesha Siddiqua, Jehad Alzabut

“…The phenomenon of heat transport has implementations in multiple fields including metal working, heating systems, thermal management in spacecraft, solar energy, and automobile engines. …”
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