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Structural and mechanical properties of Al-SiC-ZrO2 nanocomposites fabricated by microwave sintering technique
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MDPI AG
, 2020 , Article)
In the present study, Al-SiC-ZrO2 nanocomposites were developed and characterized. Towards this direction, the aluminum (Al) matrix was reinforced with nano-sized silicon carbide (SiC) and zirconium dioxide (ZrO2), and the ...
Improving mechanical, thermal and damping properties of niti (Nitinol) reinforced aluminum nanocomposites
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MDPI AG
, 2020 , Article)
In the present study, Ni50Ti50 (NiTi) particle reinforced aluminum nanocomposites were fabricated using microwave sintering and subsequently hot extrusion. The effect of NiTi (0, 0.5, 1.0, and 1.5 vol %) content on the ...
Hybrid Halloysite Nanotubes as Smart Carriers for Corrosion Protection
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American Chemical Society
, 2020 , Article)
Novel hybrid halloysite nanotubes (HHNTs) were developed and used as smart carriers for corrosion protection of steel. For this purpose, as-received halloysite nanotubes (HNTs) were loaded with a corrosion inhibitor, ...
Improved electrochemical performance of SiO2-coated Li-rich layered oxides-Li1.2Ni0.13Mn0.54Co0.13O2
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Springer
, 2020 , Article)
Lithium-rich layered oxides (LLOs) such as Li1.2Ni0.13Mn0.54Co0.13O2 are suitable cathode materials for future lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). Despite some salient advantages, like low cost, ease of fabrication, high capacity, ...
Innovative countermeasures for red light running prevention at signalized intersections: A driving simulator study
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Elsevier
, 2020 , Article)
The change interval, which includes the yellow and all-red times, plays a crucial role in the safety and operation of signalized intersections. During this interval, drivers not only need to decide to stop or go but also ...
Exploring the impacts of COVID-19 on travel behavior and mode preferences
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ElsevierLtd.
, 2020 , Article)
Various measures were recommended or imposed by the governments to control the spread of COVID-19. Travel behaviors are significantly influenced due to such measures. However, people have various travel needs ranging from ...
Open Banking: The Emergence of New Digital Business Models
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World Scientific
, 2020 , Article)
Open banking has recently been advanced as a measure to foster competition and innovation in the retail banking sector. Since its introduction in the UK, a number of banks have created new digital business models (BMs) ...
Key determinants of SMEs’ export performance: a resource-based view and contingency theory approach using potential mediators
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Emerald Publishing Limited
, 2020 , Article)
Purpose: Various barriers discourage small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) from entering or expanding their export activities in the international markets, especially SMEs in emerging markets. The purpose of this study ...
Introducing a multi-variate classification method: Risky driving acceptance among different heterogeneous driver sub-cultures
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Elsevier
, 2020 , Article)
Introduction: Heterogeneous driving populations with many different origins are likely to have various sub-cultures that comprise of drivers with shared driver characteristics, most likely with dissimilar traffic safety ...
Effect of ADHD traits in young drivers on self-reported deviant driving behaviours: An exploratory study in the Arab gulf region
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Elsevier
, 2020 , Article)
IntroductionAttention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) can be defined in two key traits (inattention and hyperactivity-impulsivity), which can effect day-to-day capabilities such as driving performance. MethodsIn this ...