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Preparation, Microstructure and Wet Wear Properties of Fe55 Based Welding Layer with Co-addition of 0.01wt% CeO2 And 1.5 wt% SiC Particles by Plasma Beam Spraying Method

Researchers investigated the effects of co-adding CeO2 (0.01 wt%) and SiC (1.5 wt%) particles to Fe55-based plasma beam sprayed coatings on 1025 steel, characterizing microstructure and wet wear properties using optical microscopy, SEM, EDS, and rubber wheel friction testing, finding modified dendrite growth patterns and altered diffusion coefficients for Cr and C.

2023 Preprints.org 3 citations
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Effect of Cobalt and Chromium Content on Microstructure and Properties of WC-Co-Cr Coatings Prepared by High-Velocity Oxy-Fuel Spraying

Not relevant to microplastics — this materials science paper investigates how cobalt and chromium ratios affect the hardness and corrosion resistance of tungsten carbide coatings applied by high-velocity oxygen fuel spraying.

2023 Materials 14 citations
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Effect of Laser Shock Peening on the Microstructure and Properties of the Inconel 625 Surface Layer

Researchers investigated how laser shock peening affects the microstructure and mechanical properties of a high-performance nickel alloy. While unrelated to microplastics directly, understanding metal alloy behavior under stress is relevant to designing durable infrastructure that resists the mechanical wear that generates metal and polymer particles.

2020 Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance 32 citations
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Dynamic Processes of Substructural Rearrangement under Friction of Carbon Steel

This study examined how heat treatment affects the friction and wear properties of medium carbon steel, linking material microstructure to tribological performance. The research is focused on materials engineering with limited direct relevance to microplastic pollution or human health.

2023 Advances in Science and Technology – Research Journal 1 citations
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Tribo-driven evolution of specific nano-heterostructures to achieve exceptional wear resistance in composites

This materials science study investigated wear behavior in a NiAlTa/cBN composite produced by spark plasma sintering, finding that tribologically driven formation of specific nano-heterostructures in the wear surface produced an extremely low wear rate and reduced friction coefficient.

2025 Advanced Composites and Hybrid Materials 3 citations
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The effects of oil-quenching and over-tempering heat treatments on the dry sliding wear behaviours of 25CrMo4 steel

Researchers tested how different heat treatments affect the wear resistance of 25CrMo4 steel used in automotive parts, finding that oil-quenching and over-tempering significantly reduced material wear loss compared to untreated steel, even when hardness slightly decreased — important for extending the life of industrial components.

2024 Heliyon 6 citations
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Improvement of the Mechanical Characteristics, Hydrogen Crack Resistance and Durability of Turbine Rotor Steels Welded Joints

Researchers developed improved welding techniques for turbine rotor steels, using thermal simulation modeling to optimize welding parameters and achieve welded joints with enhanced mechanical characteristics, improved hydrogen crack resistance, and greater durability.

2022 Energies 22 citations
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Modification of Frictional Surfaces of Bearings by Addition of Nanoparticle Compositions to Lubricants

Researchers studied the effects of nanoparticle additive compositions in lubricating oils on changes to the frictional surface structure and tribological characteristics of a steel-to-steel friction pair, using scanning electron microscopy to analyze surfaces after step-loading fatigue tests.

2024 Bulletin of the National Technical University «KhPI» Series New solutions in modern technologies
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Features of Increasing the Wear Resistance of Machine Parts by Treatment with a Concentrated Heat Flow

Researchers investigated how heating metal surfaces with concentrated energy can improve wear resistance of machine parts. While focused on metals, improved material durability is broadly relevant to designing longer-lasting products that generate less plastic waste.

2023 PROBLEMS OF TRIBOLOGY
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Effects of Pulsed Magnetic Fields of Different Intensities on Dislocation Density, Residual Stress, and Hardness of Cr4Mo4V Steel

This paper studied how pulsed magnetic fields affect the internal stress and hardness of a bearing steel alloy. While unrelated to microplastics, research on material durability is relevant to reducing wear-generated particles from industrial machinery, which can contribute to microplastic and metal particle pollution.

2020 Crystals 50 citations
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Improvement of CoCr Alloy Characteristics by Ti-Based Carbonitride Coatings Used in Orthopedic Applications

Researchers examined the in vitro corrosion behavior of titanium-based carbonitride coatings applied to cobalt-chromium alloys used in orthopedic implants, assessing how the coatings affect alloy characteristics in a simulated biological environment. The study evaluated coating microstructure and corrosion resistance to determine suitability for improving biocompatibility and longevity of implanted biomaterials.

2020 Coatings 15 citations
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Pengaruh Media Pendingin terhadap Kekerasan dan Struktur Mikro Hasil Pengelasan SMAW Pegas Daun Mitsubishi PS 120

Researchers examined the effects of different cooling media on the hardness and microstructure of shielded metal arc welded (SMAW) Mitsubishi leaf spring steel, comparing outcomes across water, oil, and air cooling conditions. The study identifies the optimal cooling method to achieve target hardness and microstructural properties for leaf spring applications in heavy-load vehicles.

2024 Innovative Technologica Methodical Research Journal
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Effect of Cryogenic Treatments on Hardness, Fracture Toughness, and Wear Properties of Vanadis 6 Tool Steel

Researchers investigated how different cryogenic and tempering treatments affect the hardness, fracture toughness, and wear properties of Vanadis 6 tool steel. The study found that specific cryogenic treatment protocols can significantly improve the mechanical performance and durability of the steel. While not directly related to microplastics, the findings are relevant to developing longer-lasting industrial tools that generate less wear debris.

2024 Materials 12 citations
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Ag/ZrO2 Hybrid Coating for Tribological and Corrosion Protection of Ti45Nb Alloy in Biomedical Environments

Researchers developed an Ag/ZrO2 hybrid coating on beta-type Ti45Nb alloy using sol-gel and spin coating techniques, evaluating the coating's microstructural, mechanical, electrochemical, and tribological properties for potential biomedical applications requiring corrosion and wear protection.

2025 Metals