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The Preparation, Microstructure, and Wet Wear Properties of an Fe55-Based Welding Layer with the Co-Addition of 0.01 wt% CeO2 and 1.5 wt% SiC Particles Using the Plasma Beam Spraying Method

Researchers prepared and characterized an Fe55-based welding layer with co-additions of CeO2 and SiC particles using plasma beam spraying, evaluating the resulting microstructure and wet wear properties. The study found that the rare earth and ceramic particle additions improved the corrosion resistance and wear performance of the surface layer for valve spool applications.

2023 Materials 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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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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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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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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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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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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On-Road Measurements and Modelling of Disc Brake Temperatures and Brake Wear Particle Number Emissions on a Heavy-Duty Tractor Trailer

Despite its title referencing "plasticity," this paper studies residual stress patterns in 50CrMo4 steel subjected to laser heat treatment — not plastic pollution or microplastics. It examines how tempering transformation affects the internal stresses in metal components and is not relevant to microplastics or human health.

2025 Atmosphere 1 citations
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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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Tribo–Driven Evolution of Specific Nano–heterostructures to Achieve Exceptional Wear Resistance in Composites

Researchers developed a NiAlTa/cBN composite via spark plasma sintering and investigated how tribological stress and temperature induce specific nano-heterostructures that control wear resistance. At room temperature, an amorphous tribo-layer formed through plastic deformation and oxidation produced an extremely low wear rate (10-7 mm3/N/m) and a friction coefficient of 0.252, while at high temperatures, nanocrystalline subsurface layers and FCC-to-HCP phase transitions altered wear mechanisms, demonstrating that tribo-induced structural evolution is key to exceptional composite wear performance.

2025
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A wear-resistant metastable CoCrNiCu high-entropy alloy with modulated surface and subsurface structures

This study investigated the sorption of organophosphate flame retardants onto polyethylene microplastics in freshwater under varying temperature and pH, finding strong adsorption and significant desorption in the simulated gut conditions of fish. Microplastics may therefore vector flame retardants into fish tissues via ingestion.

2022 Friction 41 citations
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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.

2023 Fatigue & Fracture of Engineering Materials & Structures 6 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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Particle Emissions and Disc Temperature Profiles from a Commercial Brake System Tested on a Dynamometer under Real-World Cycles

This engineering study characterized the particle emissions from a commercial vehicle brake system during realistic driving cycles, measuring how particle size and composition change under different braking conditions. Brake wear particles are a significant source of microplastic and heavy metal pollution in urban environments.

2021 Atmosphere 21 citations
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Review on The Prediction of Residual Stress in Welded Steel Components

This review covers empirical, semi-empirical, and simulation-based methods for predicting residual stress in welded steel structures after manufacturing. It is a mechanical engineering paper with no connection to environmental microplastics or human health.

2020 Computers, materials & continua/Computers, materials & continua (Print) 29 citations