The overvoltage that is produced in the cells under operation limits the capacity and power
they can deliver. A detailed study about the mechanisms that contribute to that overvoltage …

Ni-based single crystal superalloys are the main constituent materials for aeroengine turbine
blades. They are subjected to extensive in-service plastic deformation and creep-fatigue …

High-power white light-emitting diodes (LEDs) have demonstrated superior efficiency and
reliability compared to traditional white light sources. However, ensuring maximum …

This study deals with convective heat transfer and entropy generation analysis of slip flow of
non-Newtonian power-law fluids through parallel-plate and circular microchannels. The …

The effect of sudden variations in working modes and fatigue behavior of CS 1018 is
studied. A general model based on the framework of the fracture fatigue entropy (FFE) …

Formulated is a new instantaneous fatigue model and predictor based on ab initio
irreversible thermodynamics. The method combines the first and second laws of …

Featured Application The use of Wiener Entropy for the detection, localization, and severity
assessment of a multi-damaged structure is presented. The method is discussed and then …

This study aims to explore the impact of load history on the premature failure of the
viscoelastic polymer matrix in carbon-fiber-reinforced plastics (CFRPs) using a method …

The accumulated entropy at the crack tip of a semi-circular bending (SCB) specimen is
investigated to obtain a threshold for material fracture and interatomic debonding. The …

A bstract A review of grease degradation mechanisms and existing grease models is
presented, followed by a detailed thermodynamic analysis of grease degradation …