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Al–Cu Composite Casting of Laser‐Deoxidized Copper: Bonding, Interfacial Chemistry, and Thermal Conductivity

open access: yesAdvanced Engineering Materials, EarlyView.
This study investigates laser‐based oxide removal of Cu inserts in oxygen‐free conditions and examines long‐term oxidation kinetics and surface chemistry under different atmospheres via X‐ray photoelectron spectroscopy. Al–Cu compound casting with differently oxidized surfaces is performed, and intermetallic phase formation, morphology, and thermal ...
Timon Steinhoff   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Nonthermal Plasma Reduction of Nickel Oxide Layers by Atmospheric Pressure Dielectric Barrier Discharge in Argon/Hydrogen

open access: yesAdvanced Engineering Materials, EarlyView.
This work explores the reduction of nickel oxide layers using dielectric barrier discharge plasma in an argon–hydrogen atmosphere. The results reveal a strong temperature dependence, enabling complete reduction of thick oxide layers at 200°C within seconds.
Maria Argirusi   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Dynamic Testing of Cold Gas Sprayed Bipolar Plates–Porous Transport Layer Coating System in Proton Exchange Membrane Water Electrolysis

open access: yesAdvanced Engineering Materials, Volume 28, Issue 11, 3 June 2026.
Through direct application of porous transport layer (PTL) on the bipolar plate (BPP) with thermal spraying, the interfacial contact resistance is improved. With the cold gas sprayed BPP–PTL coating system, a proton exchange membrane water electrolysis cell with a cell voltage of Ucell = 1.9 V can be operated up to i = 2.5 A/cm2 in a dynamic mode ...
Kirsten Bobzin   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

America's secret competitive advantage is a dirty secret [PDF]

open access: yes
Michael E Porter, a leading management thinker, identifies seven uniquely American competitive advantages to explain the country’s pre-eminence. He points to America’s environment for entrepreneurship, its science, technology, and innovation machine, its
Sreedharan, Ranjan
core   +1 more source

Productivity‐Driven Optimization of Laser Powder Bed Fusion Parameters for IN718 Superalloy: Process Control, Microstructure, and Mechanical Properties

open access: yesAdvanced Engineering Materials, EarlyView.
This study demonstrates how optimizing laser power, scanning speed, and hatching distance in laser powder bed fusion can boost the productivity of Inconel 718 manufacturing by up to 29% while maintaining mechanical integrity. The work delivers a validated process window and cost–time analysis, offering industry‐ready guidelines for efficient additive ...
Amir Behjat   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

AI-enabled business models for competitive advantage

open access: yesJournal of Innovation & Knowledge
Some firms have successfully harnessed artificial intelligence (AI) to create unparalleled wealth, while most around them have failed to do so. This managerial challenge has led to recent calls for research to answer the question of how firms can use AI ...
Ricardo Costa Climent   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Romania’s competitive advantage within the European Union area [PDF]

open access: yes
The central idea of the paper emphasizes Romania’s competitive advantages in the EU and there are two analysis levels herein: the correct identification of Romania’s competitive advantages and the oportunities to value them. The paper aims at achieving a
Iordache, Emilia   +1 more
core   +1 more source

Doing the Right Jobs Right: Managers’ Attributes and Activities at Borders [PDF]

open access: yes, 2005
[Excerpt] This article starts with a simple value proposition: that companies can save large sums and gain competitive advantage by utilizing more fully their own data on the determinants of profit.
DeVaro, Jed, Fields, Gary S
core   +1 more source

Additive Manufacturing of Continuous Fibre Reinforced Composites: Process, Characterisation, Modelling, and Sustainability

open access: yesAdvanced Engineering Materials, EarlyView.
Additive manufacturing provides precise control over the placement of continuous fibres within polymer matrices, enabling customised mechanical performance in composite components. This article explores processing strategies, mechanical testing, and modelling approaches for additive manufactured continuous fibre‐reinforced composites.
Cherian Thomas, Amir Hosein Sakhaei
wiley   +1 more source

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