The versatility of metal matrix composites (MMCs) makes them a promising material for various industrial applications. current study used ball milling to mechanically AA7178 powder and strengthened with zirconium silicate (ZrSiO4) nanoparticles. In addition, the was ball-milled distribute ZrSiO4 nanoparticles throughout material. reinforced compacted consolidated using two distinct metallurgy (...

BACKGROUND Previous studies reported that eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) was effective against any renal diseases including diabetic nephropathy. Monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 (MCP-1) is a regulating macrophage recruitment protein, which is up-regulated in patients with diabetic nephropathy. The objectives of the present study were to evaluate the effects of EPA including renal MCP-1 expressi...

This paper investigated the moisture absorption, mechanical behavior and the dielectric performance of hybrid and non-hybrid polymeric composites. Hand lay-up technique was used for processing carbon; glass reinforced polyester resin composites (non-hybrid) and carbon-glass/polyester hybrid composites with various fiber configurations. The maximum resistance of water absorption was obtained for...

BACKGROUND Gremlin, a bone morphogenetic protein antagonist, plays an important role in the pathogenesis of diabetic nephropathy (DN). However, the specific molecular mechanism underlying Gremlin's involvement in DN has not been fully elucidated. In the present study, we investigated the role of Gremlin on cell proliferation and accumulation of extracellular matrix (ECM) in mouse mesangial cell...

Ti6Al4V-TiC metal matrix composite (MMC) coatings were cold sprayed using spherical and irregular Ti6Al4V powders manufactured with plasma gas atomization the Armstrong process, respectively. Composite deposited showed higher ceramic retentions lower porosity compared to powder (SP) coatings. Sliding wear tests performed at two different normal loads a WC-Co ball as counterface. Wear test resul...

This review paper reported carbon nanotubes reinforced composites for biomedical applications. Several studies have found enhancement in the mechanical properties of CNTs-based reinforced composites by the addition of CNTs. CNTs reinforced composites have been intensively investigated for many aspects of life, especially being made for biomedical applications. The review introduced fabrication ...

Abstract Metallic composites represent a vital class of materials that has gained increased attention in crude oil processing as well the production biofuel from other sources recent times. Several catalytic have been reported literature for cracking, particularly, oil. This review seeks to provide comprehensive overview existing and emerging methods/technologies such metal–organic frameworks (...

Metal matrix composites (MMCs) play a crucial role in the aerospace, automotive and mineral processing industries. The properties of aluminum (AMC) that are renowned for their high strength, good stiffness excellent thermal conductivity can be enhanced by incorporating various reinforcements. In this investigation, Al7075 alloy with TiC (3, 6, 9 wt.%) reinforcements was processed via stir casti...

PURPOSE This study was intended to investigate the migrating motor complex (MMC) changes after ileal bypass in ex-vivo mouse models. METHODS Partial (side-to-side) and total bypass (occlusion of proximal part of bypassed loop) were performed on ileums of female Institute of Cancer Research mice. After 2 and 4 weeks, the bypassed segments were harvested and MMCs were recorded at 4 different si...

The special topic ‘‘Metaland Polymer-Matrix Composites’’ is intended to capture the state of the art in the research and practice of functional composites. The current set of articles related to metal-matrix composites includes reviews on functionalities such as self-healing, self-lubricating, and selfcleaning capabilities; research results on a variety of aluminum-matrix composites; and invest...