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Effect of CoCrMo Die and Tool Surface Nano-Texture on Micro Backward Extrusion Formability of AA6063-T6

Researchers investigated the effect of CoCrMo die surface nanotexture on micro backward extrusion of AA6063-T6 aluminium billets, comparing performance against AISI H13 steel dies. Nanotextured CoCrMo dies produced 36-fold greater time efficiency, lower extrusion force, longer extrusion length, and improved material flowability compared to conventional dies.

2023 Journal of Micro and Nano-Manufacturing 4 citations
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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.

2021 Metals 23 citations
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Ultrasonic micro-injection moulding: characterisation of interfacial friction by varying feedstock shape and high-speed thermal imaging for microneedle feature replication

Researchers characterized the internal structure and surface properties of plastic parts produced by ultrasonic micro-injection moulding, finding that processing parameters significantly affect weld line formation and polymer orientation. The study provides insights relevant to quality control in precision micro-manufacturing.

2024 The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology 5 citations
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Study on Microstructure Evolution Mechanism of Gradient Structure Surface of AA7075 Aluminum Alloy by Ultrasonic Surface Rolling Treatment

Not a microplastics paper — this materials science study investigates how ultrasonic surface rolling treatment changes the grain structure of aluminum alloy surfaces at the nanoscale, improving strength and fatigue resistance for engineering applications.

2023 Materials 10 citations
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Research on Formability of 304 Stainless Steel Foil Micro-Deep Drawing

This study investigated how heat treatment and microstructure affect the formability of ultra-thin 304 stainless steel foil in micro-deep drawing processes used to manufacture miniature components. The results show that annealing temperature significantly influences grain structure and forming performance, with implications for precision manufacturing.

2023 Archives of Metallurgy and Materials 2 citations
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A Microplasticity Analysis of Micro-Cutting Force Variation in Ultra-Precision Diamond Turning

This ultra-precision machining engineering paper developed a microplasticity model to predict how cutting forces vary with the crystallographic orientation of aluminum when machined with diamond tools. This is a precision manufacturing study where 'microplasticity' refers to sub-yield material deformation, not environmental microplastic particles.

2002 Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering 55 citations
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High cycle fatigue of AA6082 and AA6063 aluminum extrusions

This materials engineering study examined how manufacturing defects in hollow aluminum extrusions—particularly die lines created during the extrusion process—significantly reduce fatigue strength in directions perpendicular to the extrusion. This is a mechanical engineering study with no relevance to environmental microplastics.

2008 12 citations
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Влияние структурного состояния на упругие и микропластические свойства алюминиевого сплава AД1

This Russian-language study examined how different processing methods affecting the crystal grain structure of aluminum alloy AD1 influence its elastic and 'microplastic' deformation properties. 'Microplastic' here refers to microscopic metal deformation — this is a materials engineering study unrelated to plastic particle pollution.

2023 Физика твердого тела
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Effects of Moulding Sand Permeability and Pouring Temperatures on Properties of Cast 6061 Aluminium Alloy

This engineering study examined how sand mold composition and pouring temperature affect the mechanical properties and microstructure of cast aluminum alloy pistons for hydraulic brake systems. This is a materials engineering study with no relevance to microplastic pollution or human health.

2015 International Journal of Metals 26 citations
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Theoretical Study of the Friction Coefficient in the M-B Model

This paper derived new mathematical expressions for friction coefficients in a fractal-based surface contact model, addressing how microscopic surface roughness affects macroscopic friction behavior. The model improves predictions of friction for engineering applications where surface texture matters. Better friction models contribute to more durable and efficient mechanical systems.

2022 Coatings 6 citations
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Scaling in the Local Strain-Rate Field during Jerky Flow in an Al-3%Mg Alloy

This physics paper investigates microscale deformation patterns and scale invariance in aluminum alloy plasticity. It is a materials science study with no relevance to environmental microplastics or human health.

2020 Metals 19 citations
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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.

2021 steel research international 5 citations
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Preparation and High‐Temperature Microplastic Forming Performance of Nano‐FeCoNi Medium‐Entropy Alloy Foils

Researchers fabricated nanocrystalline FeCoNi medium-entropy alloy foils using alternating current pulse electrodeposition and characterized their microstructure, crystallographic properties, and mechanical performance. A 45 µm foil was produced and subjected to high-temperature microbulging tests, demonstrating its potential for precision microforming applications at elevated temperatures.

2025 Advanced Engineering Materials 3 citations
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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.

2019 Metals 32 citations
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Multiscale hierarchical and heterogeneous mechanical response of additively manufactured novel Al alloy investigated by high-resolution nanoindentation mapping

Researchers used high-resolution nanoscale testing to map the mechanical properties of a new aluminum alloy made by 3D metal printing, revealing how tiny precipitate particles and rapid cooling during printing create regions of dramatically different hardness that affect the alloy's overall strength and performance.

2022 Scientific Reports 24 citations
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Manufacturing of Micro-Lens Array Using Contactless Micro-Embossing with an EDM-Mold

This study developed a new method for creating micro-lens arrays using contactless micro-embossing with an EDM mold, offering a low-cost, high-volume approach to micro-scale polymer fabrication. Polymer micro-fabrication methods have implications for understanding how plastic manufacturing processes generate microplastic particles.

2018 Applied Sciences 28 citations
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Microstructural and Mechanical Characterization of Ultra-Pure Aluminum for Low-Amplitude-Vibration Cryogenic Applications

Researchers characterized the mechanical and microstructural properties of three grades of ultra-high-purity aluminum across temperatures from room temperature down to -180°C, finding that microstructural features strongly govern elastic behavior and that these materials are suitable for vibration-damping thermal connections in cryogenic systems.

2026 Materials