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61,005 resultsShowing papers similar to Enhanced Machining Rate and Surface Finish in CNC Green Machining of Unalloyed Carbon Medium Steel (EN8) using an Innovative AICrN Coated WC Tool and an Uncoated High Speed Steel
ClearProcessing of Al/SiC/Gr Hybrid Composite on EDM by Different Electrode Materials Using RSM-COPRAS Approach
Researchers used response surface methodology to optimize electrical discharge machining parameters for an aluminum/silicon carbide/graphite hybrid composite, evaluating how different electrode materials affect material removal rate and surface finish.
Influence of hard phase size and spacing on the fatigue crack propagation in tool steels—Numerical simulation and experimental validation
Not relevant to microplastics research; this paper investigates how carbide size and spacing in tool steel microstructures affects fatigue crack growth rate, with no connection to plastic pollution.
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.
Study on material removal mechanism and surface formation characteristics of reaction-bonded silicon carbide by electrical discharge grinding technology
This manufacturing paper studies material removal and surface formation during electrical discharge grinding of silicon carbide ceramics. The study is focused on advanced machining technology and is unrelated to microplastic research.
Influence of Feed Rate Response (FRR) on Chip Formation in Micro and Macro Machining of Al Alloy
This engineering paper studied chip formation in aluminum alloy machining at micro and macro scales to understand material removal mechanics. This manufacturing research is unrelated to microplastic environmental research.
Ion nitriding and surface alloying of H13A hard alloy cutting tools
This study investigated ion nitriding and surface alloying as methods to improve the wear resistance of hard alloy cutting tools. Longer-lasting industrial tools reduce the rate at which equipment is replaced, contributing modestly to reducing manufacturing waste streams.
Comparative Physical–Mechanical Properties Assessment of Tailored Surface-Treated Carbon Fibres
This study compared surface treatment methods for carbon fibers used in composite materials to improve mechanical bonding strength. The research is focused on materials engineering and is not related to microplastics or environmental health.
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.
Approaches for modelling and simulation of metal machining – a critical review
This critical review surveys four decades of advances in computational modeling and simulation of metal cutting and machining processes, assessing the strengths and limitations of current approaches. This is a manufacturing engineering study with no relevance to microplastic pollution or environmental health.
The effect of heat flow from friction forces on the surface of the billets
This engineering study examined how friction-generated heat affects the surface of ceramic billets during grinding operations. The paper is an industrial manufacturing study and is not related to microplastics or environmental health.
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.
Analysis of the Subsurface Volume of Differently Finished AISI 52100 by Cyclic Indentation and X‐Ray Diffraction
This study analyzed how different surface finishing processes affect fatigue behavior in roller bearing steel, finding that surface roughness and residual stress influence component lifetime. The research is focused on materials engineering and has limited direct relevance to microplastic pollution.
Stability of retained austenite in high carbon steel under compressive stress: an investigation from macro to nano scale
This materials science study investigates how retained austenite in high-carbon steel behaves under compressive stress at both macro and nano scales, using electron microscopy and diffraction techniques. The research addresses industrial steel performance and has no direct connection to microplastics or environmental health.
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.
Milling characteristics of SiCp/2024Al composites thin-walled part based on movable auxiliary support
Researchers developed a movable auxiliary support system and computer simulation to reduce deformation and improve precision when milling thin-walled metal parts. While focused on machining, precision manufacturing reduces scrap material generation and waste, including plastic components used in manufacturing tooling.
Effects of Grain Size and Humidity on Fretting Wear in Fine‐Grained Alumina, Al 2 O 3 /TiC, and Zirconia
This tribology study examined how grain size and humidity affect wear in ceramic materials (alumina and zirconia) under fretting conditions, finding that smaller grain sizes reduce wear through microplastic deformation of grain boundaries. This is a ceramics engineering study where 'microplastic deformation' refers to sub-yield material behavior, not environmental plastic particles.
Numerische und experimentelle Untersuchung zerspanungsbedingter Gefügeumwandlungen und Modellierung des thermo-mechanischen Lastkollektivs beim Bohren von 42CrMo4
This German engineering thesis used numerical simulation and experimental methods to study how the drilling process transforms the microstructure of 42CrMo4 steel near the machined surface. This is a manufacturing engineering study with no relevance to microplastic pollution or environmental health.
Post-Processing Techniques to Enhance the Quality of Metallic Parts Produced by Additive Manufacturing
This review examined post-processing techniques for improving the surface finish, microstructure, and mechanical properties of metallic parts produced by additive manufacturing, comparing methods like machining, heat treatment, and surface coatings.