Current Materials Science - Volume 14, Issue 1, 2021

Objective: This paper represents a bibliometric analysis of additive manufacturing throughout the history. In this paper, major statistical insights regarding the publications associated with additive manufacturing are presented. These insights are categorized on the basis of authors, publication source titles, country, document types, research areas, etc. Results: This study differentiates crucial research fields, critical j Read More

Background: Minimum quantity lubrication (MQL) is one of the most promising machining techniques that can yield a reduction in consumption of cutting fluid by more than 90 % while ensuring the surface quality and tool life. The significance of the MQL in machining makes it imperative to consolidate and analyse the current direction and status of research in MQL. Objective: This study aims to assess global research public Read More

Background: Synthesis of metallic nanoparticles has attracted extensive vitality in numerous research areas such as drug delivery, biomedicine, catalysis, etc., where continuous efforts are being made by scientists and engineers to investigate new dimensions for both technological and industrial advancements. Amongst numerous metallic nanoparticles, silver nanoparticle (AgNPs) is a novel metal species with low toxicit Read More

The objective of this study is to carry out a literature review on the effect of friction drilling parameters on the mechanical and metallurgical properties of materials. The friction drilling process uses heat generated by friction between the workpiece and the tool. In a single step, tool penetrates into the work material, forming a circular hole and forms bushing without generating chips. Bushing acts as a structural scaff Read More

Background: The value of the activation energy is dependent on deformation conditions and sensitive to the difference in the alloying element. The research on the evolution of the activation energy with strain and alloying elements plays an important role in analyzing the mechanism of hot deformation. Objective: The purpose was to clarify the activation energy evolution with strain, to analyze the strengthening or softening Read More

Background: Chrome shavings, a bioactive material, are generated from tannery as waste material. These chrome shavings can be used for the preparation of many value-added products. Objective: One such attempt is made to use these chrome shaving wastes as a composite biobattery to produce DC voltage, an alternative green energy source and cleaner technology. Methods: Chrome shavings were hydrolyzed to make c Read More