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61,005 resultsShowing papers similar to Effect of Cobalt and Chromium Content on Microstructure and Properties of WC-Co-Cr Coatings Prepared by High-Velocity Oxy-Fuel Spraying
ClearInfluence 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.
Direct Correlations among the Grain Size, Texture, and Indentation Behavior of Nanocrystalline Nickel Coatings
Researchers studied how grain size affects the mechanical properties of nanocrystalline nickel coatings. This materials science paper is unrelated to environmental microplastics.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Crack tip microplasticity mediated by microstructure gradients
This study examined how microstructural gradients near crack tips affect crack growth behavior in metals under mechanical loading. The research is focused on materials fracture mechanics and has no direct relevance to microplastic pollution.
Evaluation of Fracture Toughness Measurements Using Chevron-Notched Silicon and Tungsten Microcantilevers
Researchers evaluated methods for measuring the fracture toughness of small samples of tungsten, a brittle material used in nuclear applications. This is a materials engineering study with no relevance to environmental microplastics.
Effect of Cyclic Ice Plug Deformation on Microstructure and Mechanical Behaviors of Nuclear-Grade Low-Carbon Tubular Steel
Not relevant to microplastics — this is a metallurgy study examining how cyclic freeze-thaw ice plugging affects the dislocation microstructure and mechanical properties of nuclear-grade steel pipeline material.
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.
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.
About Wave Nature of the Formation of Gradient and Microcomposite Zones Near Non-Metallic Inclusions During Laser Processing of the Steels
This paper is not relevant to microplastics research — it investigates the wave-based formation of gradient and composite zones near non-metallic inclusions during laser processing of steel.
Effects of Ultra-Low Temperatures on the Mechanical Properties and Microstructure Evolution of a Ni-Co-Based Superalloy Thin Sheet during Micro-Tensile Deformation
This materials science paper examines how ultra-low temperatures affect the mechanical properties and microstructure of a nickel-cobalt superalloy used in aerospace and nuclear applications. The study is focused on extreme-condition materials performance and is unrelated to microplastic research.
Comparison of Biocompatible Coatings Produced by Plasma Electrolytic Oxidation on cp-Ti and Ti-Zr-Nb Superelastic Alloy
This biomedical engineering study compared the properties of surface coatings applied to titanium and titanium-zirconium-niobium alloys for use as medical implants. The research aims to improve implant biocompatibility and reduce infection risk, with no direct relevance to microplastic or environmental research.
Exploring the effect of complex hierarchic microstructure of quenched and partitioned martensitic stainless steels on their high cycle fatigue behaviour
Not relevant to microplastics — this paper investigates high cycle fatigue behavior of quenched-and-partitioned martensitic stainless steels, exploring how their complex retained-austenite microstructure affects fatigue fracture performance.
Entwicklung und Validierung eines numerischen Simulationsmodells zur Beschreibung der induktiven Ein- und Zweifrequenzrandschichthärtung am Beispiel von vergütetem 42CrMo4
This German engineering thesis developed a numerical model to simulate the induction hardening process for 42CrMo4 steel components. This is a manufacturing engineering study with no relevance to microplastic pollution or environmental health.
Small-Scale Mechanical Testing of Cemented Carbides from the Micro- to the Nano-Level: A Review
This overview reviews small-scale mechanical testing techniques applied to cemented carbide materials at the micro and nano scale. It is an advanced materials characterization paper unrelated to environmental microplastics.