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Evaluating the effect of unidirectional loading on the piezoresistive characteristics of carbon nanoparticles by Alderete, Bruno, Mücklich, Frank, Suarez, Sebastian

“…The piezoresistive effect of materials can be adopted for a plethora of sensing applications, including force sensors, structural health monitoring, motion…”
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Comprehensive Study on Carbon-Coated Silver for Improved Tribo-Electrical and Wetting Performance by Alderete, Bruno, Mücklich, Frank, Suarez, Sebastian

“…The rise in electrification has considerably increased the demand for high-efficiency and durable electrical contact materials. Carbon nanoparticles (CNP) are…”
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Characterization and electrical analysis of carbon-based solid lubricant coatings by Alderete, Bruno, Mücklich, Frank, Suarez, Sebastian

“…•Electrophoretic deposition of different carbon nanoparticles on copper substrate.•Nanoparticle coatings protect substrate, reduce wear, and lubricate…”
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Electrical Characterization of Carbon Nanotube Reinforced Silver and Copper Composites for Switching Contacts by Bruno Alderete, Frank Mücklich, Sebastian Suarez

“…Carbon nanotube (CNT)-reinforced silver and copper metal matrix composites—at three different reinforcement phase concentrations (0.5 wt.%, 0.75 wt.%, and 1…”
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Multipurpose setup used to characterize tribo-electrical properties of electrical contact materials by Alderete, Bruno, Puyol, Rafael, Slawik, Sebastian, Espin, Eric, Mücklich, Frank, Suarez, Sebastian

“…Electrical contacts are pervasively found on countless modern devices and systems. It is imperative that connecting components present adequate electrical,…”
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Modifying the Characteristics of the Electrical Arc Generated during Hot Switching by Reinforcing Silver and Copper Matrices with Carbon Nanotubes by Bruno Alderete, Christian Schäfer, U. Pranav Nayak, Frank Mücklich, Sebastian Suarez

“…Switching elements are crucial components in electrical and electronic systems that undergo severe degradation due to the electrical arc that is generated…”
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Wear Reduction via CNT Coatings in Electrical Contacts Subjected to Fretting by Alderete, Bruno, Mücklich, Frank, Suarez, Sebastian

“…Carbon nanotubes (CNT) are of great interest to the research community due to their outstanding mechanical, transport, and optical properties. These…”
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Tarnishing (Ag2S) Layer on Silver-Plated Electrical Contacts: Its Influence on Electrical Contact Resistance by Alderete, Bruno, Mucklich, Frank, Suarez, Sebastian

“…Silver is ubiquitously used in electrical contacts due to its exceptional electrical conductivity. Although silver does not oxidize, given time it does…”
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Feasibility of Carbon Nanoparticle Coatings as Protective Barriers for CopperWetting Assessment by Alderete, Bruno, Lößlein, Sarah Marie, Bucio Tejeda, Diana, Mücklich, Frank, Suarez, Sebastian

“…Copper is extensively used in a wide range of industrial and daily-life applications, varying from heat exchangers to electrical wiring. Although it is…”
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On the Production & Tribo-Electrical Characterization of Carbon Nanotube-Reinforced Ag & Cu Metal Matrix Composites by Alderete, Bruno, Suarez, Sebastian, Mucklich, Frank

“…Silver and copper are among the best metallic conductors, however, there are other aspects in which these contact materials could be improved on to enhance…”
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Near Superhydrophobic Carbon Nanotube Coatings Obtained via Electrophoretic Deposition on Low‐Alloy Steels by Alderete, Bruno, MacLucas, Timothy, Espin, Douglas, Brühl, Sonia P., Mücklich, Frank, Suarez, Sebastian

“…Sucker rods are a key element in certain oil‐extraction processes as they link the motor group on the surface with the pumps located downhole. During the…”
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Load-dependent electrical contact resistance of carbon nanotube-reinforced metal matrix composites by Suarez, Sebastian, Alderete, Bruno, Puyol, Rafael, Mucklich, Frank

“…The reliability of contacting systems is determined, among other factors, by its electrical contact resistance (ECR) development. ECR in closed state must be…”
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Fretting and Electrical Contact Resistance Characteristics of Carbon Nanoparticle-Coated Cu Electrical Contacts by Alderete, Bruno, Suarez, Sebastian, Tejeda, Diana Bucio, Mucklich, Frank

“…Fretting wear is a phenomenon that can severely affect the duty life and efficiency of electrical contacts. To reduce its effect, the contacting sites are…”
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