Mechanical, fatigue and super plasticity properties of Cu-Al-Mn, Cu-Al-Be-Mn shape memory alloy and their metal matrix composites.

This study explores the characteristics and potential engineering applications of Cu-Al-Mn and Cu-Al-Be-Mn shape memory alloys (SMAs). The research investigates the chemical composition, transformation temperatures, and mechanical properties of these SMAs when incorporated into Al metal matrix composites (MMCs). It was found that the addition of Mn and Be, has a significant impact on the performance of Cu-Al alloys.

Janus nanocellulose membrane by nitrogen plasma: Hydrophilicity to hydrophobicity selective switch.

Cellulose nanofibrils are one of the keystone materials for sustainable future, yet their poor water repellency hinders their push into industrial applications. Due to complexity and poor economical outcome and/or processing toxicity of the existing hydrophobization methods, nanocellulose loses against its antagonist plastic in medical and food industries. Herein, we demonstrate for the first time the "one-side selective water-repellency activation" in nanocellulose membranes by the means of mild N-plasma treatment, exhibiting lowest wettability after 20 s of treatment.

Lymphoepithelial Carcinoma: A rare Presentation in the Hypopharynx.

Hypopharyngeal origin of lymphoepithelial carcinoma is extremely rare. We report a case of 74 years old male presented with Globus sensation in the throat for 2 months. He underwent total laryngectomy with partial pharyngectomy after clinico-radiological evaluation and biopsy.

Plasma-Driven Tuning of Dielectric Permittivity in Graphene.

Materials with tunable negative electromagnetic performance, i.e., where dielectric permittivity becomes negative, have long been pursued in materials research due to their peculiar electromagnetic (EM) characteristics.