Owing to its graded function and agglomeration of contradictory properties over its structure,
functionally graded materials (FGMs) are popular as second-generation composites. FGMs …

Access to clean water remains challenging for people living in underdeveloped regions,
rural areas, and remote locations. In the absence of centralized water treatment systems …

Two-dimensional graphene nanoplates (GNPs) with a high aspect ratio and outstanding
mechanical properties is an excellent reinforcement for fabricating aluminum-based …

Abstract NiCr–Al 2 O 3-aluminum bronze (NAC) and NiCr–Ca 2 SiO 4-aluminum bronze
(NDC) coatings were prepared by atmospheric plasma spraying. Corrosion experiments …

The paper describes the chemical modification of the graphene oxide (GO) surface with
glucosamine, which was conjugated to GO via a carbodiimide-mediated amidation-type …

In this study, Al 2 O 3/Al 2 O 3-Ca 2 SiO 4 powders was sprayed on stainless steel substrate
which contains a nickel-chromium connecting layer. At the same time, Al 2 O 3 coatings …

The centrifugal slip casting method presented in the paper is used to form ceramic sleeves
with a good shape representation, eliminating material losses in machining or other forms of …

Ceramic-graphene composites had been considered very promising for both their
conductivity and superior fracture toughness compared to nonreinforced materials …

The increasing world´ s energy consumption, especially when related with the exploitation of
fossil fuels with the associated emissions, has been introducing adverse global …