Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Processes for Strategic Sectors

<ul><li>Preface, Committees and Sponsors</li><li>Chapter 1: Developments in Materials Processing Technologies</li><li>Development of Titanium Alloy Hemispherical Forging for Pressure Vessel of Launch Vehicle</li><li>Grain Refinement in the Magnesium Alloy ZK60 During Multi-Step Isothermal Forging</li><li>Centrifugal Casting and Characterisation of Primary Silicon and Mg₂Si Dispersed Aluminium Functionally Graded Materials</li><li>Development and Characterization of 15Cr-5Ni-1W Martensitic Precipitation Hardening Stainless Steel for Aerospace Applications</li><li>Development of Hot Isostatic Pressing Technology for Investment Cast Products</li><li>Development of High Nitrogen Stainless Steel for Cryogenic Applications</li><li>Development of Thin Walled A-356 Components by New Rheocasting Semi-Solid Metal Processing Technology (NRC)</li><li>Processing and Characterization of Superinvar for Space Application</li><li>The Effect of Magnesium on the Modifying Efficiency of Strontium in A356 Alloy</li><li>Processing and Characterization of Inconel 625 Nickel Base Superalloy</li><li>Experimental Study on the Effect of Mechanical Stirring in Semisolid Processing of Aluminum Alloys at Thixo-Temperatures </li><li>Computer Simulation of Low Pressure Casting Process Using Flow 3D^TM</li><li>Quantitative Feeder Design for Metal Castings</li><li>Computer Simulation of Centrifugal Casting Process Using FLOW-3D</li><li>Chapter 2: Powder Metallurgical Processing</li><li>Synthesis and Characterization of Nanostructured Tungsten-30 Atomic % Chromium Produced by Mechanical Attrition and Hydrogen Sintering</li><li>Effect of Equal Channel Angular Pressing on Densification Behavior of Al 5083 Alloy Powder</li><li>AlN-TiB₂ Based Self-Lubricating Ceramic Insert Fabricated by Spark Plasma Sintering for Dry Turning Applications</li><li>The Influence of Microwave Sintering on the Tribological Performance of Powder Metallurgy Based Aluminum Cenospheres Composites</li><li>Use of Cenosphere for Making Metal-Microspheres Syntactic Foam through Powder Metallurgy Route</li><li>Chapter 3: Manufacturing and Processing Techniques</li><li>Abrasive Water Jet Machining of Aluminum-Silicon Carbide Particulate Metal Matrix Composites</li><li>Effect of hBN Solid Lubricant Concentration on Machinability of Titanium (Ti-6Al-4V) Alloy</li><li>Analysis of Machining Parameter and Surface Finish of Al-Si Alloys with Grain Refiners and/or Modifier</li><li>Design for Manufacturing & Assembly Approach in Realisation of Cryogenic Thrust Chamber</li><li>Manufacturability of Aircraft Winglet for Wind Tunnel Testing</li><li>Numerical Simulation of Magnetic Field-Assisted Material Removal in Micro-EDM</li><li>Multi-Point Injection Minimum Quantity Lubrication Machining</li><li>Machining of Thin Walls and Thin Floor Aerospace Components Made of Aluminum Alloy with High Aspect Ratio</li><li>A Review of the Effect of Process Parameters on the Performance of Plastic Injection Molding Process to Control the Warpage in Plastics</li><li>Chapter 4: Heat Treatment and other Thermal Technologies</li><li>Effect of Cooling Medium on Solution Treatment Response of Titanium Alloy Ti-5Al-5V-2Mo</li><li>Effect of Reversion Heat Treatment on the Mechanical Properties of Thermally Embrittled UNS S32760 Duplex Stainless Steel</li><li>Effects of Heat Treatment on the Tensile Properties of Flow-Formed AA6082 Aluminum Alloy Tube</li><li>Heat Treatment of Friction Surfaced Steel-Aluminum Couple</li><li>Heat Treatment Studies on 50CrV4 Spring Steel</li><li>Hot Dip Aluminizing of 9Cr-1Mo Steels and their Heat Treatment</li><li>Optimization of Aging Cycle of Stainless Maraging Steel Using Dilatometric and Differential Scanning Calorimetric Analysis to Improve its Strength</li><li>Thermo Mechanical Working and Heat Treatment Studies on Meta-Stable Beta Titanium Alloy (Ti15V3Al3Sn3Cr) Plates</li><li>Wetting Kinetics and Cooling Performance of PAG Polymer Quenchants</li><li>Assessment of Wetting Kinematics and Cooling Performance of Select Vegetable Oils and Mineral-Vegetable Oil Blend Quench Media</li><li>Effect of Heat Treatment on the Microstructure of Gravity Cast and Squeeze Cast Al-Si-Mg Alloy</li><li>Effect of Heat Treatment on the Mechanical Properties of Copper-Beryllium Alloy (C17200)</li><li>Heat Transfer during Immersion Quenching in MWCNT Nanofluids</li><li>Effect of Annealing on Hardness Penetration of Caliber Rolled Mg-3Al-1Zn (AZ31) Alloy</li><li>Effect of Post Weld Heat Treatment on Mechanical Properties of 17-4-PH Stainless Steel Welds</li><li>Chapter 5: Testing and Analysis of Mechanical Properties</li><li>Axial and Bending Fatigue Testing of AISI 304 L Plumbing Tubes Used for Launch Vehicles Control System</li><li>Application of Small Punch Test to Evaluate Tensile Properties of SA213T22 Grade Boiler Steel</li><li>Evaluation of Elastic Properties of CP Ti by Three Different Techniques</li><li>Creep-Rupture Behavior of SUS 304H - IN 617 Dissimilar Metal Welds for AUSC Boiler Applications</li><li>On the Measurement of Dynamic Elastic and Internal Friction Properties of Nickel Based Super Alloys up to 650 degreesC Temperature</li><li>Studies on Mechanical Properties of Ti-6Al-4V ELI at Liquid Hydrogen Temperature</li><li>Thermo Mechanical Fatigue Testing of GTD 111 Superalloy for Use in Gas Turbine Blades</li><li>Wettability and Bond Shear Strength of Sn-9Zn Lead-Free Solder Alloy Reflowed on Copper Substrate</li><li>Evaluation of Mechanical Properties of the Rocket Thrust Chamber Material under Flight Conditions</li><li>Static and Localized Strain Analysis of High Hardened Linear Model Mock-Up Bearing for Fast Breeder Reactor</li><li>On the Anomalous Coffin-Manson Behavior Observed under Elevated Temperature Ratcheting in Type 316LN SS</li><li>Effect of Microalloying Elements on Mechanical Properties in the High Strength Low Alloy Steel</li><li>Compressive Behaviour of Al-Si-Mg/SiC_P Foams</li><li>Effect of Bending Strain in Forming Limit Strain and Stress of IN-718 Sheet Metal</li><li>Material Characterisation and Constitutive Modelling of a Copper Alloy and Stainless Steel at Cryogenic and Elevated Temperatures</li><li>Chapter 6: Materials Joining</li><li>Effect of EBW Parameters on Weldment Quality of Ti6Al4V Alloy</li><li>Effect of Varying Process Parameters on the Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Cu-Cr-Zr-Ti Alloy Brazed Using Cu-Mn-Ni-Sn-Fe Foil</li><li>Characterization of Electron Beam Weld Joints of Alpha-Beta Titanium Alloys for Cryogenic Applications</li><li>Experimental Investigation and Micro-Structure Study of Interface of Explosive Welded SS304 and AA6061 Plates</li><li>Solder Joint Reliability of Sn-Cu and Sn-Ag-Cu Lead-Free Solder Alloys Solidified on Copper Substrates with Different Surface Roughnesses</li><li>Structure and Hardness of Friction Stir Welds out of High-Strength Non-Heat Hardenable Cast and Wrought Aluminum Alloys</li><li>Studies on Friction Stir Welding of Al-Cu-Li (AA2195) Alloy</li><li>Study on Dissimilar Butt Joining of Aluminum Alloy, AA5052 and High Strength Low Alloy Steel through a Modified FSW Process</li><li>Vacuum Brazing of Molybdenum - Kovar and Evaluation of its Joint Strength</li><li>Wetting Kinetics and Joint Strength of Sn-0.3Ag-0.7Cu Lead-Free Solder Alloy on Copper Substrate as a Function of Reflow Time</li><li>Prediction of Temperature Profile in the HAZ of Maraging Steel GTAW Weldments</li><li>Modelling and Simulation of Temperature and Stress Analysis in TIG Welding Process</li><li>Influence of Filler Wire Material on Dissimilar Welding of 15-5PH to KC20WN (Haynes 25)</li><li>Experimental Study on the Effect of Tool Pin Profile on Aluminium AA6063 Friction Stir Welded Butt Joint</li><li>Explosive Welding of SS304 and Al6061 Using Copper as Interlayer - Development of Trial Methodology and its Optimisation</li><li>Effect of Brazing and Heat Treatment Cycle on the Mechanical Properties of Base Materials</li><li>Effect of Cooling Rate on Mechanical and Microstructural Characterization of Friction Stir Welded 316 L Austenitic Stainless Steel Joints</li><li>Chapter 7: Materials Characterisation</li><li>Assessment of Latent Heat and Solid Fraction of Al-22Si Alloy Using Newtonian and Fourier Analysis Techniques</li><li>Characterization of Hot Workability of Boron-Added Modified 9Cr-1Mo Steel (P91B) Using Dynamic Materials Model</li><li>Determination of Instability in Zr-2.5Nb-0.5Cu Using Lyapunov Function</li><li>Dry Sliding Wear Behavior of Ti-6Al-4V Alloy</li><li>Effect of Grain Size on Deformation Twinning Behavior of Ti6Al4V Alloy</li><li>Investigation of High Temperature Compatibility between Ferroboron and 9Cr-Based Ferritic Steel towards the Development of Indigenous Shield Material for Fast Reactor Applications</li><li>Microstructure and Superplasticity of an Al-Mg-Sc-Zr Alloy Processed by ECAP and Subsequent Cold Rolling</li><li>Microstructure Mapping: An Approach to Quantitative Interpretation of Microstructural Evolution in Indian Fast Reactor Advanced Clad Material during Hot Forging</li><li>Microstructure Control and Mechanical Property Correlation in Titanium Alloy Ti-6Al-4V Fasteners for Space Applications</li><li>Study of Microstructure and Wear Behavior of T6 Heat Treated as Cast Al-25Mg₂Si-2Cu Alloy</li><li>Study on Orange Peel Phenomena in Cu-Cr-Zr-Ti Alloy Thrust Chamber</li><li>Thermal Expansion Behaviour of Inconel-690 by <i>In Situ</i> High Temperature X-Ray Diffraction</li><li>Electron Microscopic Study of Nodules Formed during Electrodeposition of Copper on Aluminium</li><li>Effect of Sb, Sn and Pb Additions on the Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of AZ91 Alloy</li><li>Effect of Si on the Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Mg-2Sb Alloy</li><li>Characteristics of Functionally Graded Bimetallic Aluminium Alloys by Sequential Casting Technique</li><li>An Experimental Study on Thermal Stability of Age-Hardenable Aluminium Alloys Modified by Scandium Inoculation</li><li>Effect of Electromagnetic Stirring on the Reciprocating Wear Characteristics of A390 Alloy</li><li>Characterization of the Electrical Discharge Machined M300 Maraging Steel Flexures Using Nanoindentation</li><li>Microstructure Development in Cold-Rolled Al-Mg-Sc-Zr Alloy under Furnace and Short Electric Pulse Annealing</li><li>Characterization of ZnO Films Produced by Thermal Evaporation and Oxidation</li><li>Characterization of Different Adhesives for Bonding Thermal Protection System (TPS) on a Space Crew Capsule</li><li>Chapter 8: Ceramics and Composites</li><li>Understanding Fatigue Damage Progression in Low Velocity Impacted CFRP Laminates through Stiffness Measurements</li><li>Development of a Novel Ablative Composite Tape Layup Technology for Solid Rocket Motor Nozzle and Liquid Engine Liners</li><li>Hot Pressing and Characterization of ZrB₂-SiC-MoSi₂ Composite</li><li>Development of Patch Antenna Substrate in BaO-4.TiO₂ System</li><li>Experimental Investigation and Micro-Structural Evolution Analysis of CNT & Fly Ash Reinforced Aluminium Matrix Composites</li><li>Alumina Powder Dispersions in Molten Urea for the Preparation of Macroporous Alumina Ceramics by Freeze Casting</li><li>Development of Machinable Glass-Ceramic without Nucleating Agents</li><li>Effect of Ceramic Particles on Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Aluminium Surface Composite Fabricated Using Friction Stir Processing</li><li>Permittivities of Ultra-Low Dielectric Silica Beads and Aerogels</li><li>Processing of Porous Ceramics Using Aluminium Derived Binders and Sacrificial Porogen Leaching Method</li><li>Synthesis and Characterization of RADAR Absorbing BaFe₁₂O₁₉/ZnFe₂O₄ Magnetic Nanocomposite</li><li>Processing and Characterization of Hypoeutectic Functionally Graded Aluminum - SiC Metal Matrix Composites</li><li>Development of Novel Al-Alloy (Al-5Mg)/10Wt.%TiB₂ Metal Matrix Composites by <i>In Situ</i> Reaction Synthesis</li><li>Effect of Ultrasonic Treatment on Microstructure and Mechanical Property of <i>In Situ</i> Al/2TiB Particulate Composites</li><li>Effect of Nanoreinforcement on Fabrication of Al/Al₂O₃ Surface Composite by Friction Stir Processing</li><li>Effects of Heat Generation on Microstructure and Hardness of Cu/SiC_p Surface Composite Processed by Friction Stir Processing</li><li>Hydrophobic Silica Aerogels by Ambient Pressure Drying</li><li>Structure and Properties of Electroless Cu and Ni-B Coated B₄C Particle Dispersed Aluminum Composites by Powder Metallurgy Technique</li><li>Processing and Characterization of Functionally Graded <i>In Situ</i> Aluminum Composite</li><li>Development of Al 319-Micro Silica Metallic Composite by Squeeze Infiltration Technique</li><li>Studies on High Temperature Evolution of Polymer Derived Nano SiC Ceramics</li><li>Chapter 9: Functional Materials</li><li>Effect of Nd Substitution on the Structural and Magnetocaloric Properties of Gd₅Si₂Ge₂</li><li>Characterization of Metal-PCMs for Thermal Energy Storage Applications</li><li>Enhanced Transport Current in MgB₂ Superconducting Wire through Metallic Fe Addition</li><li>Colossal Magneto-Dielectricity in La₂NiMnO₆ Probed by Raman Spectroscopy</li><li>Bioactivity of Chemically Modified Porous Titanium</li><li>A Simple Method of Synthesis of Graphene Oxide-Silicon Nanoparticle Composite as Potential Anode Material for Lithium Ion Batteries</li><li>A Novel Process for the Preparation of a Nickel Foam</li><li>A Comparative Analysis of Orientation on the Shape Memory Effect of Fabric Reinforced Shape Memory Polymer Composites</li><li>Kalonji Seed Extract Mediated Green Synthesis of ZnO Nanopowders: Photocatalytic, Antibacterial and Antioxidant Activities</li><li>Fused Silica Filled Silicone Rubber Composites for Flexible Electronic Applications</li><li>Green Route Synthesis, Structural and Luminescence Studies of Mg-Doped Y₂O₃ Nnanophosphor</li><li>High Specific Strength Carbon Foam Prepared from Sucrose and Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotube</li><li>Green Synthesis, Characterization and Antibacterial Activity of CuO Nano Particle</li><li>Highly Active TiO₂-MoS₂ Composite for Visible Light Photocatalytic Applications</li><li>Influence of Reactivity of Sheath Metals on the Superconducting Properties of NdFeAsO_0.₆F_0.₄ Wires</li><li>Interaction of Atomic Oxygen Species Generated Using Electron Cyclotron Resonance (ECR) Plasma with Thermal Protecting System (TPS) Material</li><li>Magnetic Nanowires for Sensor Applications</li><li>Micropatterning of Polystyrene-Alumina Nanocomposite Film by Non-Solvent Induced Phase Separation</li><li>Non Aqueous Synthesis of Titania Ink for Printed Electronics</li><li>Polymer Grafted Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotube as a Novel Toughening Agent for Epoxy System</li><li>Potential of Electrospun Graphene Oxide-Gelatin Composite Nanofibers for Biomedical Applications</li><li>Preparation and Characterization of Hierarchical Porous Carbon by a Hard-Template</li><li>Structural and Magnetic Investigation of Cu, Co Substituted NiFe₂O₄ Thin Films by Scanning Probe Microscopy (AFM, MFM)</li><li>Structural and Multiferroic Properties of Co_0.6Zn_0.4Fe₂O₄ - Pb_0.76Ca_0.24TiO₃ Composite Thin Films</li><li>Structural and Superconducting Properties of BaF₂ Doped SmFeAsO</li><li>Study of Silicone Rubber Based Composites with Nanosized Fillers</li><li>Synthesis and Characterisation of Ternary Nanocomposites as Cathode Material for Lithium-Sulphur Batteries</li><li>Synthesis and Characterization of Manganese Substituted Cerium Oxide Nanoparticles by Microwave Refluxing Method</li><li>Synthesis, Characterization and Photoluminescence Properties of CdSiO₃:Ce³⁺ Nanophosphors</li><li>Facile Approach for the Development of Burly Starch- Silver Hydrogel Nanocomposites for Antimicrobial Applications</li><li>Synthesis and Properties of Lead Free Ferroelectric Na_0.5Bi_0.5TiO₃ Ceramic at Different Sintering Temperature</li><li>Chapter 10: Corrosion and Surface Coatings</li><li>Corrosion and Multi-Scale Mechanical Behaviour of Plasma Electrolytic Oxidation (PEO) and Hard Anodized (HA) Coatings on AA 2219 Aluminum Alloy</li><li>A Comparative Study on Corrosion Behavior of Mg-Zn-Gd Alloys by Varying the Gd Content</li><li>Effect of Coating Parameters on Coating Rate of Carbon Fibers by Electroless Nickel Plating</li><li>Effect of Micro Arc Oxidation Treatment on the Corrosion and Stress Corrosion Cracking (SCC) Behaviours of AA7020-T6 Aluminum Alloy in 3.5% NaCl Solution</li><li>Effect of Process Parameters on Anodization of AA7075</li><li>EIS Study and Role of Chloride Ions Concentration and Temperature on Passivity of AZ91D Mg Alloy </li><li>Electrodeposition and Electrocatalytic Study of Ni-W Alloy Coating</li><li>Electrodeposition of Sn-Ni Alloy Coatings and their Characterization</li><li>Enhancing Tribological and Corrosion Resistance of Hastelloy C-276 through Laser Surface Treatment</li><li>Low Temperature Boronizing of Surface Nanostructured Ni-Cr-Mo Steel Using SMAT</li><li>Microstructural and Mechanical Characterization of Alumina Coating on 07X16H6M Substrate</li><li>Optimization and Characterization of Manganese Coating on Cu-Cr-Zr-Ti Alloy</li><li>Plasma Ion Nitriding of Low Carbon Stainless Maraging Steel</li><li>Studies on Corrosion of Mg-Al-Zn Alloy in 30% Aqueous Ethylene Glycol</li><li>Synthesis and Characterization of Silicide Coating on Niobium Alloy Produced Using Molten Salt Method</li><li>Ultrasonic-Assisted Electroless Coating of Ni-B Alloy and Composites on Aluminum Alloy Substrates</li><li>Microstructure and Nanomechanical Behaviour of Electron Beam Evaporated Yttria Stabilized Zirconia Films on Ni Base Superalloy</li><li>Hot Corrosion Stability of Double Perovskite and Pyrochlore in Suphate Solution of Vanadates or Chlorides at 900 degreesC</li><li>Atomic Oxygen Resistant Polysiloxane Coatings for Low Earth Orbit Space Structures</li><li>Chapter 11: Failure Analysis</li><li>Failure Analysis of AISI 302 Steel Compression Spring Used in Flush and Purge Valve of Liquid Engine</li><li>Failure Analysis of Ball-Bearing of Turbo-Pump Used in Liquid Rocket Engine</li><li>Fatigue Failure of Hydroformed AISI 316L Stainless Steel Bellows</li><li>Stress Corrosion Cracking of High Strength 18Ni-8Co-5Mo Maraging Steel Fasteners</li><li>Assessment of Theories of Failure for Multi-Directional Composites Laminates: A Fuzzy - AHP Approach</li></ul>