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Article Comprehensive Evaluation of Microstructure–Property Relationships in Al-Added Sn-Zn Eutectic Solder Alloys from Thermal, Electrical, and Mechanical Perspectives(Springer, 2026) Bayram, Ümit; Şahin, Mevlüt(Sn-8.8Zn)-XAl (X = 0, 0.5, 1.0, 2.5, 5.0 wt.%) solder alloys were produced using a vacuum muffle furnace. The microstructural images, chemical compositions, and phase structures of the alloys were characterized by field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM), field emission scanning electron microscopy-energy dispersive x-ray spectroscopy (FESEM-EDX), and x-ray diffraction (XRD) analyses, respectively. According to FESEM images, a fully eutectic microstructure was observed in the Sn-8.8Zn alloy. With increasing Al content, dendritic structures formed and became denser. The mechanical properties of the alloys (ultimate tensile strength sigma UT, tensile yield strength sigma TY, compressive yield strength sigma CY, and Vickers hardness HV) were measured as a function of composition. The highest strength and hardness values were obtained for the (Sn-8.8Zn)-2.5Al alloy, whereas the (Sn-8.8Zn)-5.0Al alloy exhibited the highest ductility. The melting enthalpies (Delta H) and the specific heat differences between the solid and liquid phases (Delta CP) of the alloys were measured by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) analysis. It was determined that an increase in the Al content of the eutectic alloy resulted in higher measured thermophysical properties. Finally, electrical resistivity (rho) values at T = 300 K, measured using the standard four-point probe method (FPPM), revealed an increase in resistivity up to 1.0 wt.% Al content, followed by a decrease beyond this value. In contrast, thermal conductivity values calculated using the Wiedemann-Franz law exhibited an opposite trend, decreasing up to 1.0 wt.% Al, and increasing thereafter. Based on microstructure-property relationships, the results were compared with previous studies, highlighting that (Sn-8.8Zn)-XAl alloys represent promising alternatives to lead-free solders.Article Densification-Induced Chemical Reorganization and Mechanical Enhancement in Amorphous Si2BC3N(Elsevier, 2026-02) Durandurdu, MuratThe atomistic mechanisms that govern the mechanical performance of amorphous silicon-boron carbonitride (SiBCN) ceramics remain insufficiently understood, particularly regarding the role of density. Here, we employ ab initio molecular dynamics simulations to elucidate the structural evolution and mechanical response of low-density (LDA, 2.20 g/cm3) and high-density (HDA, 2.53 g/cm3) amorphous Si2BC3N prepared via melt-quench. The HDA phase exhibits markedly higher atomic packing and network connectivity, accompanied by a nontrivial chemical reorganization. Densification significantly enhances heteronuclear bonding-especially Si-C coordination-while suppressing C-C and Si-Si homopolar bonds. These changes yield substantial mechanical strengthening: the HDA phase exhibits a 48% increase in bulk modulus (130 GPa vs. 88 GPa), along with elevated Young's (266 GPa) and shear (112 GPa) moduli. Our findings reveal a clear density-structure-property relationship in amorphous SiBCN, demonstrating that densification suppresses weak self-bonded motifs and promotes a robust, interconnected atomic network. This insight provides a pathway for designing high-performance amorphous SiBCN ceramics for extreme-environment applications.Article Effects of Strain Rate and Post Processing on Mechanical Properties of Additively Manufactured AlSi10Mg Alloys(Walter de Gruyter GmbH, 2026-01-12) Karaveli, K.K.; Bal, B.The mechanical properties of AlSi10Mg alloy fabricated by laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) were investigated under different strain rates and post-processing conditions, including shot peening (SP) and stress relief (SR). Tensile tests were performed at quasistatic (0.1 s−1) and dynamic (0.015 s−1) strain rates on as-built and post-processed specimens. The results revealed that SP significantly increased the yield strength by 7.10 %, reaching 249.59 MPa, due to the induced compressive residual stresses. However, while SP slightly improved the ultimate tensile strength (UTS) by 0.25 %, it also reduced elongation at break by 18.06 %, indicating a trade-off between strength and ductility. Conversely, SR improved ductility by reducing internal stresses, leading to an elongation at break increase of 574.01 %, with a slight reduction in yield strength. The combination of SP and SR exhibited a synergistic effect, achieving a balance between strength and ductility. Strain rate sensitivity (SRS) analysis indicated that stress-relieved specimens performed better under dynamic loading conditions. These findings highlight the potential of post-processing techniques in tailoring the mechanical behavior of LPBF-produced AlSi10Mg alloys. The balanced properties achieved through combined treatments make this material particularly suitable for high-performance aerospace and automotive applications, where strength and ductility are critical under varying operational conditions. © 2025 Walter de Gruyter GmbH, Berlin/Boston.Article Tuning Mechanical Performance of PCL Scaffolds: Influence of 3D Bioprinting Parameters, Polymer Concentration, and Solvent Selection(IOP Publishing Ltd, 2025-09-01) Ceylan, Saniye Aylin; Baltacioglu, Mehmet Furkan; Bal, Burak; Bayram, Ferdi Caner; Isoglu, Ismail AlperThe mechanical performance of three-dimensional (3D) bioprinted scaffolds is susceptible to printing parameters and material formulation. In this study, poly (epsilon-caprolactone) (PCL) scaffolds were fabricated using four different polymer concentrations (10%, 25%, 50%, and 75% w/v) to investigate how these variations, along with process parameters, influence mechanical behavior. Maintaining the structural integrity of bioprinted constructs requires careful optimization of polymer concentration and precise control over parameters such as printing speed, pressure, and infill density. Tensile tests were conducted to evaluate the effects of these variables. Among the tested conditions, a 50% (w/v) concentration allowed for a broader operational window, enabling fabrication across a range of printing speeds and pressures. At a printing speed of 5 mm s-1, PCL-DCM exhibited a Young's modulus of 39.0 MPa, while PCL-CF samples printed at 10 mm s-1 achieved the highest modulus of 32.0 MPa. Notably, when the printing speed was kept constant, applying higher pressures led to an increase in Young's modulus, suggesting that pressure plays a key role in enhancing scaffold stiffness. When comparing the 50% and 75% (w/v) polymer concentrations, the 50% (w/v) formulation stood out by offering both higher elongation and greater stiffness, which makes it particularly suitable for load-bearing applications. These findings provide a quantitative framework for optimizing extrusion-based bioprinting of PCL scaffolds, with implications for customized biomedical implants and regenerative medicine.Article Citation - WoS: 10Citation - Scopus: 12The Effect of Ultrasonic Cleaning Upon Mechanical Properties of Metal Matrix Composites(Springer india, 2020-11-20) Aslan, Abdullah; Salur, Emin; Gunes, Aydin; Sahin, Omer Sinan; Karadag, Hakan Burak; Akdemir, AhmetThe aim of this study is to produce composite materials by recycling metallic chips, which are found in industry as a large amount of waste. In addition, it is aimed to investigate the effect of ultrasonic cleaning process as the consolidation behavior and mechanical properties of bulk material directly depend on the cleaning of waste metallic chips. In the present investigation, spheroidal graphite cast iron (GGG-40) was employed as reinforcement material in tin bronze (CuSn10) matrix system. GGG-40 and CuSn10 chips were cleaned by ultrasonic agitation in water for 20 and 40 min. Consolidation of the cleaned metallic chips was achieved with a hot press by applying 820 MPa pressure under 450 degrees C, and the cylindrical and prismatic metal matrix composite materials with different reinforcement ratios were successfully produced. Energy-dispersive X-ray and scanning electron microscopy analyses were carried out to determine the amount of the oxide removed from the surfaces of chips. The mechanical properties of the samples were determined by hardness, porosity, compression and three-point bending tests. According to the results of the analyses, it was found that CuSn10 surfaces were cleaned from 20%, 50% and GGG-40 surfaces from 35%, 39% oxides during 20- and 40-min cleaning time, respectively. In addition, the results of the mechanical tests revealed that increased ultrasonic cleaning time improves the consolidation quality of metallic chips and it provides successful covering of GGG-40 chips by the CuSn10 chips as a result of a better structural integrity. New machinery parts with high mechanical properties can be produced as a result of recycling of the metallic chips which are available as waste in industry by appropriate cleaning process and this situation makes this study more innovative, economical and environmentally friendly research.Article Citation - WoS: 23Citation - Scopus: 27Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Dense Si3N4 Ceramics Prepared by Direct Coagulation Casting and Cold Isostatic Pressing(Elsevier Science SA, 2022-09) Marulcuoglu, Hande; Kara, FerhatComplex shaped dense Si3N4 ceramics were produced by using direct coagulation casting technique via dispersant reaction method of Si3N4 suspension, followed by gas pressure sintering. The effects of solid content of the suspension, additional cold isostatic pressing of the cast parts, and sintering behaviour and on the mechanical reliability of silicon nitride ceramics were investigated. It was observed that all slurries exhibited rheological properties suitable for casting in the range of 44-50 vol.% solid concentrations. Nevertheless, higher solid concentration suspensions resulted in smaller floc size and thus better green microstructures. Parts shaped by direct coagulation casting at all the solid loadings had relatively low strength and reliability after sintering. However, application of additional cold isostatic pressing to the cast parts increased the strength and, particularly, reliability. Dense Si3N4 ceramics with relative density above 99.5%, average bending strength 760 +/- 39 MPa and Weibull module 23.5 had been obtained with 50 vol.% solids content after DCC + CIP process.Article Citation - Scopus: 1Ethyl Vinyl Acetate (EVA) Composites With Nanoclays and Boric Acid: Thermal and Mechanical Properties(Turkish Energy, Nuclear and Mining Research Agency, 2025-04-01) Erdem, İlker; Kapçı, Mehmet Fazıl; Avcı, ŞeymaPolimerler pek çok uygulamada kullanılmaktadırlar fakat yanabilir olmaları sorun teşkil etmektedir. Polimerlere yanma dayanımı seramikler gibi (oksitler, hidroksitler, killer, vb.) inorganik malzemeler kullanılarak kazandırılabilir. Bu katkıların ilavesi polimer-inorganik kompozitlerin mekanik özelliklerini de değiştirebilir ki kompozit hazırlamada bu da dikkate alınmalıdır. Bu çalışmada etil vinil asetata (EVA) iki faklı nano-kil (ağırlıkça 20/100 oranına kadar) ve borik asit eklenerek polimerin yanmasında olası gecikme araştırılmıştır. Nano-kil ve BA ilavesinin etkisini belirlemek için saf polimer ve polimer-inorganik kompozitler için mekanik özellikler de belirlenmiştir. Hazırlanan nanokompozitlerin kimyasal yapıları (FT-IR, XRD), ısıl özellikleri (TGA), mekanik özellikleri (çekme testi) ve yanma davranışları değerlendirilmiştir. En yüksek nano-kil içeriğine sahip NC 1.4 örneği en uzun sürede yanmıştır. NC 2 örneğinin diğer örneklerden daha yüksek gerilim dayanımına ve Young katsayısına sahip olduğu bulunmuştur. Nano-killerdeki organik yüzey dönüştürücüler ve BA ilavesi nano-kil/EVA kompozitlerinin ısıl ve mekanik özellikleri üzerinde etkili olmuştur.Article Citation - WoS: 4Citation - Scopus: 2Development of High-Performance Nanostructured Aluminum and Its Constitutive Modeling(Taylor & Francis inc, 2023-10-11) Deka, Surja; Mozafari, Farzin; Mallick, Ashis; Thamburaja, Prakash; Gupta, ManojA new technique, an in-situ hot-extrusion-based synthesizing process, is proposed to develop high-performance nanocrystalline aluminum (nc-Al) with an optimally tuned strength-to-ductility ratio suitable for various technologically relevant applications. Comprehensive investigations are conducted by characterizing mechanical and microstructural properties to realize the influence of various synthesizing variables on the properties of the bulk nc-Al. Furthermore, a continuum-scale constitutive modeling approach is proposed based on dominant microstructural mechanisms of plastic deformation and implemented into a finite element solver using a user-defined material interface. It is shown that the proposed theory can provide a versatile platform to predict the nanocrystalline aluminum mechanical response quite well.Article Citation - WoS: 34Citation - Scopus: 37Determination of Stress-Strain Relationship Based on Alkali Activator Ratios in Geopolymer Concretes and Development of Empirical Formulations(Elsevier Science Inc, 2023-02) Ozbayrak, Ahmet; Kucukgoncu, Hurmet; Atas, Oguzhan; Aslanbay, Huseyin Hilmi; Aslanbay, Yuksel Gul; Altun, FatihFly ash-based geopolymer has recently gained attention of researchers due to its potential application, as well as being an alternative binder with low emissions compared to ordinary Portland cement (OPC) in concrete production. Studies which are conducted on the design and mechanical properties of structural members produced from fly ash geopolymer concrete (GPC) are very important in terms of increasing the use of this concrete. The aim of this study is to obtain experimental data on the effect of sodium silicate/sodium hydroxide (SS/SH) and alkali activators/fly ash (AA/FA) ratios on the mechanical properties of a low calcium heat-cured fly ash geopolymer. In addition, it is to reveal the similarities and differences of OPC and GPC by comparing the mathematical formulations in existing regulations and concrete models with experimental data. Thus, geopolymer cylinder concrete samples were produced using 15 different mixtures with SS/SH ratios of 1.5, 2.5 and 3.5, while AA/FA ratios of 0.4, 0.5, 0.6, 0.7 and 0.8. At the end of the study, the optimum SS/SH ratio was obtained as 2.5. A decrease in the AA/FA ratio increases the compressive and splitting tensile strength, while an increment increases the ductility and consuming energy. In addition, the relationship between the experimental data and the splitting tensile strength and modulus of elasticity formulations depending on the compressive strength given in other studies and regulations as a part of literature was investigated, and then, two alternative empirical formulations considering the ratios of alkali activators were proposed at the end of the regression analysis. When the stress-strain relationship of OPC concrete models and GPC mixtures were compared, the closest unconfined concrete model for GPC concrete was the Hognestad model.Article Citation - WoS: 2Citation - Scopus: 2Amorphous Silicon Triboride: A First Principles Study(Elsevier, 2020-05) Ozlem, Aysegul; Karacaoglan, Cetin; Durandurdu, Murat; Çetin Karacaoğlan, Ayşegül ÖzlemUsing ab initio molecular dynamics simulations, an amorphous silicon triboride (a-SiB3) network is generated and its atomic structure, electronic features and mechanical properties are compared with those of the crystal. The average coordination number of B and Si atoms in a-SiB3 is found as 5.8 and 4.6, correspondingly, close to 6.0 (B atom) and 5.0 (Si atom) in the crystal. A careful investigation reveals partial structural similarities around B atoms but not around Si atoms in both phases of SiB3. The presence of B-12, B11Si and B-10 molecules is witnessed in a-SiB3. The last two molecules, however, do not exist in the crystal. a-SiB3 is a semiconducting material. The bulk modulus of the ordered and disordered structures is projected to be 151 GPa and 131 GPa, respectively. The Vickers hardness of a-SiB3 is calculated to be similar to 13-15 GPa, less than similar to 20-25 GPa estimated for the crystal.