Preface 1.General Considerations 2.Basic Processes in Atomization 3.Drop Size Distributions of Sprays 4.Atomizers 5.Flow in Atomizers 6.Atomizer Performance 7.External Spray Charcteristics 8.Drop Evaporation 9.Drop Sizing Methods Index

Atomization and Sprays

Graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4) has gained remarkable acceptance as a visible-light-driven photocatalyst with a distinctive 2D structure and great stability. Owing to its superior features, g-C3N4 has been engaged in various scientific activities for environmental pollution abatement, production and storage of energy, and gas sensors. However, the visible-light efficiency of pure g-C3N4 is very poor and its separation from the phototreated systems is difficult. The most promising method to improve the photocatalytic activity and facilitate separation process is to introduce a magnetic compound over the g-C3N4 sheets. This review has mainly focused on the recent advancement in fabrication, characterization and application of magnetic g-C3N4-based nanocomposites. Accordingly, four primary g-C3N4-based nanocomposites are discussed based on the type of integrated magnetic material. The effects on the structure, physico-chemical properties, photocatalytic activity towards degradation of pollutants, hydrogen generation, solid phase extraction, lithium-ion batteries, gas sensors, and supercapacitors are also discussed in detail.

Review on magnetically separable graphitic carbon nitride-based nanocomposites as promising visible-light-driven photocatalysts

Compression behavior of lattice structures produced by selective laser melting: X-ray tomography based experimental and finite element approaches

Open-cell and closed-cell metal foams have been reinforced with different kinds of micro- and nano-sized reinforcements to enhance their mechanical properties of the metallic matrix. The idea behind this is that the reinforcement will strengthen the matrix of the cell edges and cell walls and provide high strength and stiffness. This manuscript provides an updated overview of the different manufacturing processes of composite and nanocomposite metal foams.

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Composite and Nanocomposite Metal Foams

On hybrid cellular materials based on triply periodic minimal surfaces with extreme mechanical properties

Compressive behaviour of aluminium matrix syntactic foams reinforced by iron hollow spheres

Al99.5 and AlSi12 matrix syntactic foams were produced by pressure infiltration of Globocer grade ceramic hollow spheres. The produced aluminium matrix syntactic foams (AMSFs) were investigated by compressive tests, dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA), finite element methods (DMA) and elasticity based analytical calculations. The aim of the investigations was (i) to map the compressive properties of the AMSFs, (ii) to determine and compare the effective Young's modulus of the AMSFs determined by compressive tests, DMA, FEM and analytical calculations and (iii) to determine the low frequency damping capability of the AMSFs. The compressive tests showed pronounced differences between the two matrix materials, characterized by higher compressive strength, compressive strain and absorbed mechanical energy in the case of AlSi12 matrix, however, the energy absorption efficiency due to the different failure mechanism of AMSFs (homogeneous densification in the case of Al99.5 and cleavage in the case of AlSi12 matrix, respectively). The DMA tests confirmed the effective Young's moduli values, measured by compression and proved higher damping capability in the case of AlSi12 matrix. FEM and analytical calculations also confirmed the measured effective Young's moduli within a reasonable error band.

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Compressive characteristics and low frequency damping of aluminium matrix syntactic foams

Aluminum alloy matrix syntactic foams were produced by inert gas pressure infiltration. Four different alloys and ceramic hollow spheres were applied as matrix and filler material, respectively. The effects of the chemical composition of the matrix and the different heat-treatments are reported at different strain-rates and in compressive loadings. The higher strain rates were performed in a Split-Hopkinson pressure bar system. The results show that, the characteristic properties of the materials strongly depends on the chemical composition of the matrix and its heat-treatment condition. The compressive strength of the investigated foams showed a limited sensitivity to the strain rate, its effect was more pronounced in the case of the structural stiffness and fracture strain. The failure modes of the foams have explicit differences showing barreling and shearing in the case of quasi-static and high strain rate compression respectively.

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Quasi-static and high strain rate response of aluminum matrix syntactic foams under compression

Iron hollow sphere filled aluminum matrix syntactic foams (AMSFs) were produced by low pressure, inert gas assisted infiltration. The microstructure of the produced AMSFs was investigated by light and electron microscopy, extended by energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy and electron back-scattered diffraction. The investigations revealed almost perfect infiltration and a slight gradient in the grain size of the matrix. A very thin interface layer that ensures good bonding between the hollow spheres and the matrix was also observed. Compression tests were performed on cylindrical specimens to explore the characteristic mechanical properties of the AMSFs. Compared to other (conventional) metallic foams, the investigated AMSFs proved to have outstanding mechanical properties (yield strength, plateau strength, etc.) and energy absorbing capability.

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Compressive Behavior and Microstructural Characteristics of Iron Hollow Sphere Filled Aluminum Matrix Syntactic Foams.

Metal matrix syntactic foams, consisting of two grades of aluminium alloys and a set of oxide ceramic hollow spheres, were investigated in the aspect of cyclic loading. The results of the compressive – compressive cyclic loading with the load asymmetry factor of R=0.1 ensured full reliability design data for the investigated material in the lifetime region, while the fatigue limits were determined by staircase method. Based on the measurements the Wohler curves of the foams were constructed, including the median curves, their confidence boundaries and the fatigue strength. Regarding the matrix material, the softer matrix ensured higher load levels for the fatigue strength than the more rigid matrix. Considering the size of the reinforcing ceramic hollow spheres, larger spheres performed better than the more vulnerable smaller ones. One common failure mode was isolated for the investigated foams: the samples were broken along a shear band, similar to the case of quasi-static loading.

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Bálint Katona

Papers

Compressive behaviour of aluminium matrix syntactic foams reinforced by iron hollow spheres

Compressive characteristics and low frequency damping of aluminium matrix syntactic foams

Quasi-static and high strain rate response of aluminum matrix syntactic foams under compression

Compressive Behavior and Microstructural Characteristics of Iron Hollow Sphere Filled Aluminum Matrix Syntactic Foams.

Fatigue properties of ceramic hollow sphere filled aluminium matrix syntactic foams