Enhanced ballistic and mechanical performance of aluminum nickel phosphorus bronze composites reinforced with TiCN and Y₂O₃ for armored vehicles
Scientific Reports,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
15(1)
Опубликована: Март 25, 2025
In
response
to
emerging
military
tactics
and
technological
advancements,
this
research
investigates
the
ballistic
mechanical
properties
of
cutting-edge
defense-grade
aluminum
nickel
phosphorus
bronze
(Al-NPB)
metal
matrix
composites
(MMCs),
enhanced
with
2,
4,
6
weight
percent
titanium
carbonitride
(TiCN)
coated
yttrium
oxide
(Y₂O₃).
The
Y₂O₃
nanoparticles
were
initially
synthesized
through
milling,
followed
by
further
milling
TiCN
produce
+
(TY)
nanopowders,
which
subsequently
integrated
into
Al-NPB
via
stir-casting.
Comprehensive
characterization
using
X-ray
diffraction
(XRD),
Fourier
transform
infrared
spectroscopy
(FTIR),
scanning
electron
microscopy
(SEM)
confirmed
successful
formation
nanocomposite
MMC.
Mechanical
testing,
encompassing
tensile,
impact,
compression
evaluations,
revealed
that
a
4
filler
loading
yielded
optimal
strength.
Additionally,
MMCs
rigorously
assessed
for
corrosion
resistance
morphological
attributes.
Ballistic
testing
promising
outcomes,
underscoring
potential
applicability
these
in
armored
fighting
vehicles
(AFVs).
This
study
introduces
novel
MMC
could
significantly
enhance
performance
durability
AFVs
challenging
operational
environments,
contributing
advancement
defense
technologies.
Язык: Английский
Hemostatic abnormalities for predicting and management of disease severity in COVID-19 affected patients: Review
Aspects of Molecular Medicine,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
3, С. 100043 - 100043
Опубликована: Май 5, 2024
The
recent
Severe
Acute
Respiratory
Syndrome
Coronavirus-2
(SARS-CoV-2)
pandemic
has
posed
significant
challenges
to
global
healthcare,
with
a
myriad
of
impacts
on
the
human
body,
particularly
noted
in
hemostatic
abnormalities
observed
COVID-19
patients.
These
have
been
linked
an
increased
risk
serious
thrombotic
events
like
deep
vein
thrombosis,
pulmonary
embolism,
and
stroke.
Unlike
existing
literature,
this
comprehensive
review
delves
into
long-term
implications
these
abnormalities,
providing
invaluable
guidance
for
ongoing
patient
care
as
we
move
post-pandemic
era.
We
cover
entire
spectrum
including
elevated
levels
aPTT,
D-dimer,
PT,
ferritin,
INR,
fibrinogen,
fibrin,
FDP,
all
which
create
complex
clinical
scenario
necessitating
vigilant
monitoring
targeted
therapeutic
interventions.
With
focus
heightened
complications,
underscore
importance
timely
anticoagulant
therapy
other
necessary
interventions,
tailored
patient's
unique
presentation.
This
stands
critical
resource
clinicians,
hematologists,
healthcare
providers,
equipping
them
navigate
complexities
both
acute
settings,
ensuring
optimal
outcomes.
As
collectively
lasting
impact
pandemic,
in-depth
analysis
becomes
indispensable
tool
advancing
our
understanding
management
COVID-19.
Язык: Английский