In this work, we presented a surface mechanical attrition treatment (SMAT)-assisted approach to the synthesis of one-dimensional copper oxide nanowires (CuO NWs) for nanodevices applications. The as-prepared CuO NWs have diameter and the length of 50 ~ 200 nm and 5 ~ 20 μm, respectively, with a preferential growth orientation along [1 [Formula: see text] 0] direction. Interestingly, nanofield-e...

Urban geomorphology is a theme of increasing interest over the last decades. The present research about Turin (NW Italy) was carried out based on drilling 40 boreholes, which 34 were designed for construction new sewer collector by SMAT-Società Metropolitana Acque Torino, while other 6 in Valentino Park. These investigations allow us to evaluate detailed morphology proglacial plain Rivoli-Avigl...

WE43 magnesium alloy was modified using surface mechanical attrition treatment (SMAT) and characterized to evaluate the influence of sub-micron modification on degradation rate in vitro behavior. Modified for wettability, hardness, roughness, rate, biocompatibility, antibacterial activity as per ASTM standards. The treated substrates proved have a significant decrease profile by creating micro ...

The aim of this study is to analyze the urban water cycle in the Turin Metropolitan Area (Northwestern Italy), with a focus on quantifying the annual life cycle energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. The study made use Material Flow Analysis and Life Cycle Assessment methods for a defined urban water cycle system (ATO3) operated by one water utility (SMAT S.p.A.), and examines all mai...