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International Journal of Surface Science and Engineering

International Journal of Surface Science and Engineering (IJSurfSE)

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  • Effect of nitrogen ion implantation dose on microstructure and mechanical properties of TiNiCu alloy for orthodontic applications   Order a copy of this article
    by Bohang Zhu, Jiaze Wang, Tianyi Zhao, Hongbo Liu, Dan Chen, Huimin Zhou 
    Abstract: To improve the clinical performance of TiNiCu orthodontic archwires, friction must be reduced without compromising superelasticity, thereby ensuring sustained force delivery. In this study, nitrogen ion implantation was employed to modify the alloy surface. The influence of implantation dose on its microstructure, tribological behaviour and superelastic stability was systematically investigated. Results showed that a nitride-rich modified layer formed near the surface, with the phase evolving from Ti2N to TiN as the dose increased. At 1.0-1.5 x 1018 ions/cm2 (10-15 h), the friction coefficient decreased by approximately 90% and the wear rate by 65.3%. The austenite finish temperature (Af) remained between 32 and 35 C, which is below the oral temperature, indicating a fully austenitic state during clinical use. This modification enhanced wear resistance and superelastic cyclic stability, thereby providing experimental guidance for developing low-friction TiNiCu orthodontic archwires.
    Keywords: TiNiCu alloy; nitrogen ion implantation; wear resistance; friction coefficient; cyclic stability; surface modification.
    DOI: 10.1504/IJSURFSE.2026.10080272
     
  • Effect of machining parameters on surface integrity of brake lining based on pneumatic cutting method   Order a copy of this article
    by Canyue Jiang, Juan Hou, Lubo Zhen 
    Abstract: In order to investigate the cutting characteristics of brake lining and the crucial influence of machining parameters on surface integrity of the material, the pneumatic cutting method is presented. The experimental results show that the time-domain characteristic of the pneumatic cutting signal includes three distinct phases, and the verified mathematical model applying to evaluate the amplitude spectrum characteristics of the cutting force signals demonstrates the majority of the cutting energy concentrated below 1 Hz. Additionally, the minimum defect area in the cross-section can reach about 6.3% of the entire cross-sectional area by utilising the blade with thickness of 1.5 mm, which indicates that using the blade with the maximum thickness of 2 mm and hardness higher than 55.4 HRC would be beneficial to obtain better surface integrity of the brake lining cross-section in 1.8 s and to protect work health and environment.
    Keywords: surface integrity; brake lining; pneumatic cutting; mathematical model; amplitude spectrum.
    DOI: 10.1504/IJSURFSE.2026.10080658
     
  • Tribological characteristics and wear mechanisms of alumina wollastonite reinforced resin-based dental composite   Order a copy of this article
    by Meetu Nag 
    Abstract: Dental composites are restorative materials designed to replicate the mechanical strength and aesthetic appearance of natural teeth. However, their performance is often limited by frictional damage during mastication. In this study, specimens were synthesised using a BisGMA-TEGDMA matrix with constant wollastonite loading and varying alumina content. Wear behaviour was evaluated using a pin-on-disc tribometer under varying normal load, sliding velocity, and sliding time. The specific wear rate was quantified and analysed using a Taguchi design of experiments and analysis of variance (ANOVA). The results shows that increasing alumina content reduces the SWR. Scanning electron microscopy of the worn surfaces indicates a transition from severe abrasive wear to relatively less wear. The optimised wear condition was achieved at 8 wt% alumina, 75 N normal load, 250 rpm sliding velocity, and 30 min sliding time. Overall, these findings demonstrate the effect of alumina and wollastonite fillers in enhancing the wear resistance.
    Keywords: dental composites; specific wear rate; wear mechanism; tribological characteriisation.
    DOI: 10.1504/IJSURFSE.2026.10080659
     

 

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