About the Book
This book presents select proceedings of the International Conference on Processing and Characterization of Materials (ICPCM 2021) organized by the Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, National Institute of Technology, Rourkela. Various topics covered in this book include materials processing, materials characterization, mineral concentration, metal extraction and refining, surface engineering, thin films and coatings, materials for nuclear, aviation and defence applications, advanced and smart materials, composites, mechanical behaviour, modelling and simulation, materials for energy applications and corrosion and environmental degradation. This book is of interest to researchers and professionals working in the different areas of material science.
Table of Contents:
In-house electrochemical synthesis of graphene and its exploration as an anticorrosive coating on copper.- A Comprehensive Review of Adaptive Antibacterial Coatings for Implants, Metallic and Herbal Coating Materials, and Implant Biomaterial Characterization.- An Efficient Method for the Synthesis of Reinforced Hydroxyapatite Nanocomposite: Electrodeposition Route.- Evaluation of Tensile Strength for 3D-printed PLA Specimens.- Osteogenicity and antibacterial property of polarised HAUHMWPE composites as orthopedic implant biomaterial.- Applications of ionic liquids in solvent extraction of optically active metals Gallium and Indium-An overview.- Multi Parametric Investigation for Improvement in Machining Characteristics on Aluminium Boron Carbide Composite in WEDM.- The Effect of Reinforcement Composition and Sintering Temperature on Microstructure and Properties of Al-SiC-Fly Ash Composite.- The Application of Microwave and Infrared Drying in Agglomeration Plants of Iron Ore Briquette.- The Effect of thermal aging on the wear behavior of glass fiber-epoxy matrix composite with SiC as filler material.- First principle study of defect induced band structure in Cu substituted Bi2Te3 topological insulator.- An effective way of reducing the wax pattern shrinkage to improve the dimensional accuracy of the investment castings.- Polarized chitosan with Cu substituted hydroxyapatite composite exhibits enhanced osteogenicity and antibacterial efficacy in vitro.- Role of Slag Composition on Slag Flow Characteristics in Blast Furnaces.- Self-lubricating composite: A new generation Metal Metrix composite for efficient tribological application.
About the Author :
Dr. Krishna Dutta is currently working as an assistant professor at the Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, National Institute of Technology Rourkela, Odisha, India. He obtained his B.E. (Metallurgical Engineering) from Jadavpur University, Kolkata, India; M.Tech. (Materials and Metallurgical Engineering) from the Indian Institute Technology, Kanpur, and Ph.D. (Metallurgical and Materials Engineering) from Indian Institute Technology, Kharagpur. His major areas of research interests include fatigue and fracture behaviour of metals and alloys, ratcheting, ratcheting-creep interaction, laser surface modification, spot-welds, high-entropy alloys, and composites. He has published 45 peer-reviewed international research papers in science citation indexed journals, about 15 conference proceeding papers and 2 book chapters. Dr. Dutta is a life member of the Indian Institute of Metals.
Dr. Archana Mallik is currently working as an associate professor atthe Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, National Institute of Technology Rourkela, Odisha, India. She received her B. Tech. degree from Indira Gandhi Institute of Technology, Sarang, Odisha in 2002 and M. Tech from Indian Institute of Technology BHU UP in 2004. Then after, she completed her Ph.D. degree in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering from National Institute of Technology Rourkela in the year 2010. Dr. Archana Mallik has authored more than 70 international and national scientific publications. She is also a member of several professional bodies including editorial advisory boards. She is a regular referee of various prestigious journals. She has delivered several invited talks in national conferences and institutions. Prof. Archana's research has been funded by different governmental agencies including CSIR, BRNS, and SERB India.
Dr. Hiren Kotadia is working as an associate professor in at School of Engineering Liverpool John Moores University, UK. He has done his undergraduate studies from the M. S. University, Baroda, India, masters from University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK, and Ph.D. Brunel University London, UK. He has profound understanding of fundamental material science and engineering challenges in metallic materials. He has published over 60 peer-reviewed articles in reputable international journals and conferences. His research has led to real industrial impact through the development of new alloys and processing. Through his work, he has established and will continue to establish an extensive network with renowned academics in the UK, Germany, France, USA, Australia, Japan, China, Malaysia, and India, and companies in the UK, South Korea and Netherland including JLR, Henkel Technologies, Dynex Semiconductor, Schlumberger, AWE, Novelis, Hydro, TATA, and POSCO.
Dr. S. Das is currently working as an associate professor at the Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, National Institute of Technology Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India. He obtained his undergraduate as well as masters (in Metallurgical Engineering) from Bengal Engineering and Science University, Kolkata, India, and doctorate degree from the Indian Institute Technology from Indian Institute Technology, Kharagpur. His major areas of research interests include casting and solidification of aluminium and magnesium alloys as well as designing of casting equipment. He has several years of research experiences from South Korea, Sweden, and BCAST London, UK. He has published around 65 peer-reviewed international research papers in science citation indexed journals and conference proceeding papers. He is also a life member of various scientific organizations. His research has been funded by several industrial as well as national and international bodies.
