Experimental analysis on 3D printing of dissimilar metal materials by Tan, Wei Jie

“…Therefore, the primary goal of this study is to understand and identify the optimal print parameters to achieve the best the mechanical properties, microhardness and strength of the dissimilar metal materials using Selective Laser Melting (SLM). The print parameters studied include laser power, scanning speed, hatch distance, point distance, powder layer thickness, and exposure time to the laser. …”
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Interacting crack problems in 3D printed materials by Tan, Bernard Zhi Yang

“…Furthermore, the rapid melting and solidification of powders may lead to cracks along the interface or sub-interface of dissimilar metals. …”
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Additive manufacturing oriented parametric topology optimization design and numerical analysis of steel joints in gridshell structures by Zuo, Wenkang, Chen, Man-Tai, Chen, Yangyu, Zhao, Ou, Cheng, Bin, Zhao, Jincheng

“…A typical optimized joint made of 316L stainless steel was additively manufactured using selective laser melting.…”
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Effects of wood composition in 3D printing of wood-polylactic acid composites by Lim, Sean Zhi Xuan

“…The DSC analysis revealed that wood additives increase the glass transition temperature (Tg) of PLA and affect both crystallization and melting behaviours. The TGA results showed that the addition of wood lowers the onset of thermal degradation and increases residue after decomposition, suggesting enhanced char formation. …”
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Studies of degradable ureteric stents by Huang, Yun.

“…The residual solvent, glass transition temperature and melting temperature are recorded. The in vitro degradation study investigates the water uptake, weight loss, molecular weights and effects of the porous tubes. …”
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Additive friction stir processing by Lin, Longyi

“…This work examined the feasibility of using multi-pass Friction Stir Processing (FSP) as an AM technique, with comparisons to the widely used Selective Laser Melting (SLM) method. Multi-pass FSP was successfully performed in joining two AA6061-T6 plates, with and without Carbon Nanotubes (CNTs) reinforcement, using FSP parameters of 1800RPM rotation rate, 8mm/s traverse speed, 3.6-4.2kN downward force and 3o tilt angle. …”
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Friction stir processing of 3D-printed metal composites by Lim, Dalton Jun Jie

“…Thus this work examines the effectiveness of using selective laser melting (SLM) a type of AM process to fabricate AlSi10Mg specimens reinforced with carbon nanotubes (CNT). …”
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Large-Scale Equipment and Higher Performance Materials for Laser Additive Manufacturing by Shi, Yusheng, Yan, Chunze, Wei, Qingsong, Zhang, Lichao, Wen, Shifeng, Zhao, Xiao

“…The current available selective laser sintering (SLS) and selective laser melting (SLM) equipment has a relatively small effective building volume, which does not offer capability to integrally manufacture a larger dimension component. …”
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Biophysical studies of oligonucleotides containing duplex stabilising modifications by Marafini, P

“…Single and multiple additions of U-pyrene were found to significantly increase the melting temperature of dsDNA without perturbing the B-DNA duplex, as shown by UV and CD spectroscopy. …”

Synthesis and characterization of poly (Ethylene Glycol) dimethacrylate-based bionanocomposites with hydroxyapatite from rohu fish (Labeo rohita) bones by Inam, Bushra, Jamila, Nargis, Khan, Naeem, Nishan, Umar, Rauf, Aleesha, Shujah, Shaukat, Shah, Azhar Ul Haq Ali, Ibrahim, Mohamed A., Kim, Kyong Su

“…Adding hydroxyapatite reduced these enthalpies, indicating easier melting and solidification, which may aid processing thus opens new possibilities for biomedical applications, particularly in dentistry.…”
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The structural, mechanical, and biological variation of silica bioglasses obtained by different sintering temperatures by Sarmast Sh, M., Dayang Radiah, A. B., Hoey, D. A., Abdullah, N.

“…Bioglasses were sintered at 1400, 750, and 550 °C, using both melting and sol-gel methods. The different responses of bioglasses to different sintering temperatures were revealed. …”

Intrinsic permanent shape reconfigurable semicrystalline biopolyester thermoset by Chen, Xiangping, Wong, Jie-Wei, Low, Jia Tee, Lok, Tow-Jie, Xue, Yaoting, Zeng, Zehao, Zhang, Kaihang, Shen, Yifeng, Li, Siyang, Zhou, Haofei, Zhao, Qian, Wong, Tuck-Whye, Li, Tiefeng, Yang, Wei

“…Annealing at slightly above melting-transition temperature (Tm) allows for shape reconfigurability up to nine times, comparable in performance to the existing bond-exchange systems. …”

Effects of microwave frying on physicochemical properties of edible oils and quality of potato chips by Elfaitouri, Taher A.Houssein

“…A comparison of the average melting point values of corn oil revealed values of - 28.0 °C and 26.0 °C during the heating and cooling curves, respectively. …”
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Enhancement of refrigerant-side condensation heat transfer performance of additively-manufactured air-cooled heat exchangers by Goh, Chok Khai

“…On the experimental front, experiments were conducted on a novel air-cooled heat exchanger which was manufactured using selective laser melting (SLM). It consisted of porous P-cell lattice structures on the air-side, and triangular multiport channels on the refrigerant-side. …”
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Effect of heat treatment on repetitively scanned SLM NiTi shape memory alloy by An, Jia, Liu, Yong, Khoo, Zhong Xun, Chua, Chee Kai, Shen, Yu Fang, Kuo, Che Nan

“…Selective Laser Melting (SLM) has been implemented to address the difficulties in manufacturing complex nickel titanium (NiTi) structures. …”
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Model apatite systems for the stabilization of toxic metals : I, calcium lead vanadate by Dong, Zhili, White, Timothy John, Wei, Bing, Laursen, Karin

“…Average grain sizes increased from approximately 5 μm (x= 0) to 25 μm (x= 9) as grain growth was enhanced due to incipient melting of the lead-rich compositions. For x < 5 the materials were biphasic. …”
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The cingulum: anatomy, connectivity and what goes beyond by Kollenburg, L, Arnts, H, Green, A, Strauss, I, Vinke, S, Kurt, E

“…Based on the current outcomes, it can be concluded that the cingulum is a central ‘hub’ for pain processing, because it is a melting pot for memory, cognition and affect that are involved in the complex phenomenon of pain experience, memory, spatial functioning, reward, cognition, emotion, visceromotor and endocrine control. …”

Petrogenesis of Permian high-Mg diorites in the northern margin of the North China Craton: Evidence of crust–mantle interaction by Li, M, Xu, X, Palin, RM

“…In light of the above, we propose a two-stage process for the formation of the Xinhure high-Mg diorite, comprising (1) partial melting of enriched mantle peridotite followed by (2) interaction between mantle-derived high-Mg diorite melts and continental crust-derived melts. …”

Early Neoarchean geodynamic regime in the North China Craton: constraints from 2.7 Ga granitoids in the southern Jilin terrane by Liu, J, Zhang, H, Palin, RM, Liu, Z, Zhang, J, Cheng, C, Liu, X, Zhao, C

“…Thermodynamic modeling further constrains the ca. 2.7 Ga granitoids to have been generated from partial melting driven by amphibole breakdown under granulite-facies&nbsp;<em>P-T</em>&nbsp;conditions of 10&minus;15 kbar and 800&minus;900 &deg;C, with garnet and amphibole as the major residual minerals. …”

Physical, mechanical and thermal properties of novel bamboo/kenaf fiber-reinforced polylactic acid (PLA) hybrid composites by Khan, Abir, Salit @ Sinon, Mohd Sapuan, Zainudin, E.S., Zuhri, M.Y.M.

“…DSC analysis indicated a reduction in the glass transition temperature (Tg) across all fiber-reinforced samples and revealed significant adjustments in melting and crystallization temperatures. This research highlights the potential of BF-KF/PLA hybrid composites in the development of eco-friendly plastic furniture and consumer products. © 2024 Elsevier Ltd…”
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