TaylorMade Golf Company currently uses a two-piece construction of a forged 4140 steel face and investment cast 8620 steel body for P790 golf club irons. The cast body is welded to the forged face and then the assembly is austenitized, quenched, and tempered to form tempered martensite. It is proposed that a material substitution of 8630 steel for ...
Since the introduction of single use plastics in the early 1900s, their usage has increased exponentially. Unfortunately, due to this exponential increase there are negative environmental implications of their production, which requires further consideration. Currently, there are various waste disposal practices for SUPs, including landfilling, inc...
Transportation and shipping processes are the most dangerous times for food due to harsh handling and frequent temperature changes. Plain corrugated boxes cannot withstand the damp environment caused by melting ice that is used to keep foods cold and fresh. To minimize damage, a protective polymer film coating can be applied. These coatings can be ...
The application of biomass-based carbon “biochar” in the direct air capture of automobile CO2 emissions was investigated due to its porous microstructure, low cost, high abundance, and reuse of industrial waste. A relatively large share of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions is a result of petroleum-based, CO2-emitting automobiles. CO2 capture, which use...
Stainless maraging steel has been proven to be an industry standard material for plastic injection molds. Its high hardness and corrosion resistance extend the lifetime of the tool. This alloy system is also well-suited to additive manufacturing, which can be utilized to form internal cooling channels, further increasing tool life. Using Rapid Allo...
The objective of this study was to determine the effect of several factors present in the manufacturing and distribution of type 316L stainless steel components used in drug processing, as these factors may harm the component’s passivation layer. Understanding this layer’s weak points is critical as its failure can result in component corrosion and...
The viability of renewable biopolymers as sustainable alternatives to synthetic plastics is promising, however ultra-violet (UV) radiation can lead to premature degradation and reduction in the material’s performance. Biopolymers comprised of nopal cactus juice, animal protein, natural wax, and glycerin in differing percentages were studied to obta...
Premature failure of filtration members in biochemical processing is a costly issue for manufacturers. This research aims to determine whether or not the premature failure due to thermal fatigue in medical filtration devices can be mitigated by glass fiber addition. The study was conducted to identify the effects of e-glass fiber filler content in ...
Post-combustion CO2 capture is a promising approach for complementing other strategies to mitigate climate change. Liquid absorption is currently used to capture CO2 from post-combustion flue gases. However, the high energy cost required to regenerate the liquid absorbents is a major drawback for this process. As a result, solid sorbents have been ...
Water scarcity is a growing concern at the global scale. Large scale water reuse is growing both in necessity and popularity. Before water reuse can be performed efficiently on a large scale or be used for potable supply, even indirectly, contaminants of emerging concern (CECs) will need to be treated at the full scale. Advanced oxidation processes...
