Green mussel and crab shells are natural sources of CaCO3, which is widely used as a
bioceramic for biomedical applications, although they are commonly disposed of in landfills …

Brake friction materials (BFMs) have a critical role in ensuring the safety as well as the
reliability of automotive braking systems. However, traditional BFMs, typically made from …

Twin wire arc is a commonly used thermal spray technology for application of steel coatings
to cast iron components. Hardness and adhesion strength are critical properties of such …

Metal matrix composites (MMCs), combining the unique advantages of two or more
constituents, have been recognized as a promising structural material system. Particularly …

Polylactic acid (PLA) and polycaprolactone (PCL) are synthetic polymers that are
extensively used in biomedical applications. However, the PLA/PCL blend produced by ball …

The use of composite materials in brake pads is becoming increasingly popular due to their
high-performance characteristics, including good thermal stability, high wear resistance, and …

Abstract The Twin Wire Arc Spray (TWAS) is one of the most widely used types of thermal
spray coating because of its low cost, high efficiency and can also be used for mass …

Induction hardening (IH) is a popular choice for automotive components such as camshafts
for its ability to harden portions of a component selectively. The camshaft will contact the …

Twin wire arc spray (TWAS) is a type of thermal spray coating technology that has been
extensively researched to improve the service life and overcome wear, cavitation and …

Twin wire arc is a thermal spray technology commonly used for applying coatings to cast
iron components, however, studies of properties such as the in‐plane strength and elastic …