Athermal shearing of frictionless cross-shaped particles of varying aspect ratio
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DOI: 10.1007/s10035-019-0966-7
Abstract: We use numerical simulations to study the shear-driven steady-state flow of athermal, frictionless, overdamped, two dimensional cross-shaped particles of varying aspect ratios, and make comparison with the behavior of rod-shaped and staple-shaped particles. We find… read more here.
Keywords: varying aspect; athermal shearing; particles varying; shaped particles ... See more keywords
Interfacial Configurations of Lens-Shaped Particles
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DOI: 10.1007/s13233-020-8114-0
Abstract: We study the configuration behaviors of non-spherical lens-shaped particles at a fluid-fluid interface. The attachment energies of truncated spheres and biconvex particles are calculated numerically to determine the thermodynamically stable configuration of the particles at… read more here.
Keywords: configurations lens; shaped particles; lens shaped; energy ... See more keywords
Poly-superquadric model for DEM simulations of asymmetrically shaped particles
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DOI: 10.1007/s40571-021-00410-4
Abstract: The superquadric function is employed to represent spherical and non-spherical particles. Although particles with different aspect ratios and surface blockiness can be described using the superquadric equation, the shapes of these particles are geometrically symmetric… read more here.
Keywords: superquadric elements; shaped particles; model; dem ... See more keywords
Performance analysis of a volumetric receiver composed of packed shaped particles with spectrally dependent emissivity
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijheatmasstransfer.2018.02.006
Abstract: Abstract The volumetric receiver is a key component in the concentrated power plant. In this work, we propose a novel porous medium structure for solar volumetric receivers by accounting for both high heat transfer features… read more here.
Keywords: composed packed; shaped particles; volumetric receiver; spectrally dependent ... See more keywords
Precipitation and strengthening modeling for disk-shaped particles in aluminum alloys: Size distribution considered
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DOI: 10.1016/j.mtla.2018.11.001
Abstract: Abstract For an ICME (Integrated Computational Material Engineering) modeling framework used for the age-hardening aluminum alloy design and heat treatment parameters optimization, it is critical to take into account the geometric shape of precipitates, as… read more here.
Keywords: strength; shaped particles; disk; precipitation ... See more keywords
Solvent Mixing To Induce Molecular Motor Aggregation into Bowl-Shaped Particles: Underlying Mechanism, Particle Nature, and Application To Control Motor Behavior
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DOI: 10.1021/jacs.8b03045
Abstract: Control over dynamic functions in larger assemblies is key to many molecular systems, ranging from responsive materials to molecular machines. Here we report a molecular motor that forms bowl-shaped particles in water and how confinement… read more here.
Keywords: shaped particles; control; molecular motor; solvent ... See more keywords
Shape descriptors - settling characteristics of irregular shaped particles
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DOI: 10.1080/00986445.2019.1710494
Abstract: Abstract Shape descriptor is a concise yet informative representation to address challenging issues in areas as diverse as engineering, medicine and biology. The prediction of settling velocity and drag coefficient of non-spherical shaped particles as… read more here.
Keywords: settling velocity; shape descriptors; shaped particles; irregular shaped ... See more keywords
A Development of a SPH Model for Simulating Surface Erosion by Impact(s) of Irregularly Shaped Particles
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DOI: 10.1142/s0219876218500743
Abstract: Modeling and studying the impact of angular particles are very helpful in understanding the fundamental mechanisms of erosive wear. However, the majority of previous studies focused on well-defined symmetrical particles, which are not well representative… read more here.
Keywords: shaped particles; irregularly shaped; impact; erosion ... See more keywords
Tapping opportunity of tiny shaped particles and role of precursor in developing shaped particles
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DOI: 10.1142/s179329201850073x
Abstract: Metallic colloids are frequently used in industry and provide understanding of science at microns to nanometers scales along with their applicability for various technologically important applicati... read more here.
Keywords: opportunity tiny; shaped particles; particles role; tiny shaped ... See more keywords
Effect of Geometrical Parameters of Microscale Particles on Particle-Stimulated Nucleation and Recrystallization Texture of Al-Si-Mg-Cu-Based Alloy Sheets
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DOI: 10.3390/ma15227924
Abstract: The effects of the shapes (needle and round) and volume fractions (low and high) of microscale particles in Al-Si-Mg-Cu-based alloys on recrystallization behavior, texture evolution, mechanical properties, and formability are investigated. The recrystallized grain size… read more here.
Keywords: microscale particles; stimulated nucleation; particle stimulated; volume fraction ... See more keywords