Search Results - "CHENG, F. T"
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Improvement of corrosion resistance of pure magnesium in Hanks' solution by microarc oxidation with sol-gel TiO2 sealing
Published in Journal of alloys and compounds (05-02-2009)“…A composite coating was prepared on degradable magnesium (Mg) implant for improving its corrosion resistance in Hanks'solution (a simulated body fluid). The…”
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Comparison of contrast-enhanced ultrasonography and MRI results obtained by expert and novice radiologists indicating short-term response after transarterial chemoembolisation for hepatocellular carcinoma
Published in Clinical radiology (01-01-2024)“…To evaluate inter-reader agreement between novice and expert radiologists in assessing contrast-enhanced ultrasonography (CEUS) and magnetic resonance imaging…”
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Characterization and corrosion studies of fluoride conversion coating on degradable Mg implants
Published in Surface & coatings technology (05-12-2007)“…Fluoride conversion coating was synthesized on magnesium (Mg) by immersion treatment in hydrofluoric acid (HF) at room temperature, with the aim of improving…”
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Characterization and corrosion behavior of hydroxyapatite coatings on Ti6Al4V fabricated by electrophoretic deposition
Published in Applied surface science (15-04-2009)“…In order to increase the bone bioactivity of the metallic implants, hydroxyapatite (HA) is often coated on their surface so that a real bond with the…”
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Laser diffusion nitriding of Ti–6Al–4V for improving hardness and wear resistance
Published in Applied surface science (15-10-2011)“…► Solid-state laser diffusion nitriding successfully achieved on Ti–6Al–4V. ► Surface roughness remained almost unchanged in diffusion nitriding. ► Compared…”
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Aberrant IKKα and IKKβ cooperatively activate NF-κB and induce EGFR/AP1 signaling to promote survival and migration of head and neck cancer
Published in Oncogene (27-02-2014)“…The inhibitor-κB kinase-nuclear factor-κB (IKK-NF-κB) and epidermal growth factor receptor-activator protein-1 (EGFR-AP1) pathways are often co-activated and…”
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IRF-3-dependent and augmented target genes during viral infection
Published in Genes and immunity (01-03-2008)“…Activation of the transcription factor interferon regulatory factor-3 (IRF-3) is an essential event in the innate immune response to viral infection. To…”
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Effect of laser surface melting on intergranular corrosion behaviour of aged austenitic and duplex stainless steels
Published in Corrosion science (01-04-2011)“…► Chromium carbides in aged ASSs were completely removed after LSM. ► Sigma and secondary austenite in aged DSSs were eliminated after LSM. ► After LSM, IGC…”
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In situ formation of a TiN/Ti metal matrix composite gradient coating on NiTi by laser cladding and nitriding
Published in Surface & coatings technology (27-04-2006)“…A TiN reinforced metal matrix composite (MMC) layer was fabricated in situ on a NiTi substrate aiming at improving the wear resistance and reducing the surface…”
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An informational stair climbing intervention with greater effects in overweight pedestrians
Published in Health education research (01-12-2010)“…Previous interventions have successfully increased levels of stair climbing in public-access settings (e.g. malls). This study used robust methods to establish…”
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Microstructure and corrosion behavior of laser surface-melted high-speed steels
Published in Surface & coatings technology (25-11-2007)“…Three high-speed steels (HSSs) M2, ASP23, ASP30 were surface-melted by a CW 2.5-kW Nd:YAG laser. The microstructure of the laser surface-melted HSSs was…”
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Synergistic effect of cavitation erosion and corrosion of various engineering alloys in 3.5% NaCl solution
Published in Materials science & engineering. A, Structural materials : properties, microstructure and processing (15-10-2000)“…The cavitation erosion and corrosion characteristics of various engineering alloys including grey cast iron, steels, copper-based alloys and stainless steels…”
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Effect of laser surface melting on the corrosion and cavitation erosion behaviors of a manganese–nickel–aluminium bronze
Published in Materials science & engineering. A, Structural materials : properties, microstructure and processing (25-05-2004)“…Manganese–nickel–aluminium bronze (MAB) samples were treated with a high-power Nd:YAG laser system to achieve laser surface melting. Under proper laser…”
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Laser cladding of copper with molybdenum for wear resistance enhancement in electrical contacts
Published in Applied surface science (15-05-2007)“…Laser cladding of Mo on Cu has been attempted with the aim of enhancing the wear resistance and hence increasing the service life of electrical contacts made…”
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Microstructural characterization of oxide film formed on NiTi by anodization in acetic acid
Published in Journal of alloys and compounds (12-07-2007)“…NiTi was galvanostatically anodized in acetic acid aiming at forming an anodic film for improving corrosion resistance. While the corrosion behavior of…”
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Cavitation erosion resistance of AISI 316L stainless steel laser surface-modified with NiTi
Published in Materials science & engineering. A, Structural materials : properties, microstructure and processing (15-02-2005)“…The present study is part of a project on the surface modification of AISI 316 stainless steel using various forms of NiTi for enhancing cavitation erosion…”
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Microstructure and formation mechanism of in situ synthesized TiC/Ti surface mmc on Ti-6Al-4V by laser cladding
Published in Scripta materialia (08-06-2001)“…Ti-based alloys possess high specific strength, excellent corrosion resistance and good high-temperature strength up to 400 deg C. These attractive…”
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Characteristics, apatite-forming ability and corrosion resistance of NiTi surface modified by AC anodization
Published in Applied surface science (15-07-2007)“…NiTi samples were anodized in the non-sparking regime using AC voltage in a solution containing calcium and phosphate ions (solution Ca-P). The as-anodized…”
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Laser surface alloying of a marine propeller bronze using aluminium powder. Part I: Microstructural analysis and cavitation erosion study
Published in Surface & coatings technology (24-01-2006)“…In a previous study laser surface melting (LSM) was employed to improve the cavitation erosion resistance of manganese-nickelaluminium-bronze (MAB. To further…”
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A preliminary study of TiO2 deposition on NiTi by a hydrothermal method
Published in Surface & coatings technology (01-10-2004)“…A simple low-temperature method was employed in depositing an oxide coating on NiTi for enhancing corrosion resistance. Mechanically polished NiTi samples were…”
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