TABLE OF CONTENTS PMP III

Preface ...... xix Editor Biographies...... xxi

PMP III

Plenary Papers

Separation Process of Precious Metal...... 3 J. Shibata

Physical Chemistry of Aqueous Processing on Materials Surface ...... 11 Y. Awakura

Materials Science for the New Generation ...... 25 D. Olson

Aqueous/Electrochemical Processing

Effect of Processing Parameters on Properties of Nanocrystalline FeCrP Electrodeposits ...... 35 L. Ramanathan, C. Kunioshi, and O. Correa

Increase Production and Quality Improvement of Electrolytic at Tank House in Naoshima Smelter & Refinery ...... 41 H. Zen, T. Ishida, and M. Takagi

Lamination Interface of the Wax-Less Permanent Cathode Process in Copper Refinery...... 47 K. Shimokawa, T. Maruyama, M. Oida, M. Narita, and I. Sumida

Zinc Electrowinning by Using Leaching Solution of Secondary Oxide...... 53 M. Sakata, H. Hata, and K. Haiki

Electrolytic Deposition and Thermoelectric Characteristics of Bi2Te3 Compound Using Basic Ammonia Solution...... 59 T. Hiramoto, S. Sugiyama, and A. Fuwa

Synergistic Effect of Polymer Additives and Chloride Ions and Their Degradation in Copper Electrorefining ...... 71 H. Nakano, S. Oue, H. Kuboyama, H. Fukushima, and Y. Hayashibe

Optimization of Environment–Friendly Electrochemical Polishing Process for Plate Electrode...... 77 M. Sakairi, M. Kinjyo, and T. Kikuchi

Oxidation Behavior of Sensitized AISI 310 Steel In KNO3 and K2CO3 at 1123 K...... 83 M. Amin, C. Ghazali, and N. Amin

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The Effect of Acid Addition on the Preparation of Carbon-Supported Platinum Nanoparticles by Alcohol Reduction...... 89 Y. Kano, M. Komoda, Y. Mizuta, Y. Yoichi, S. Kakimoto, and T. Hirato

The Electrodeposition of Zn-Al Alloys from Dimethylsulfone Electrolytes ...... 95 Y. Mizuta, K. Takenaka, T. Hirato, and S. Kunishige

Manufacturing of the Ferrate Using the Electrolytic Process in High-Dense Alkaline Solution and Its Applications...... 101 H. Ohtsu, and S. Yamashita

Effects of Surface Finishing Methods on Corrosion Resistance of Aluminum Alloy ...... 107 K. Saengkiettiyut, P. Rattanawaleedirojn, W. Chukrachan, and A. Thueploy

Experimental E-pH Diagrams of AISI 316L Stainless Steel in 7100-ppm NaCl Aqueous Solution Containing Sulfate by Cyclic Polarisation Method...... 111 S. Chandra-ambhorn, and W. Wachirasiri

Composites Processing

Comparative Study of Ballistic Performance of High Strength Polyethylene Fiber Composite and Kevlar Composite...... 119 N. Chaiwong, K. Sujirote, K. Deteraksa, and T. Amornsakchai

Composites Made with Spin Polarized Compounds...... 125 V. Sandu, S. Popa, E. Sandu, N. Hurduc, I. Nor, I. Stamatin, and A. Andronie

Development and Characterization of Composites Using Nano-size Oxide-based Reinforcement...... 131 M. Nai, M. Nai, and M. Gupta

Fabrication of Lotus-Type Porous Metals through Thermal Decomposition of Compounds...... 137 H. Nakajima, M. Tane, and S. Suzuki

Effect of Nickel Particle Size on Microstructure and Properties of Zirconia-Nickel Composites...... 143 Z. Chen, K. Andoh, S. Kikuchi, T. Takeda, and F. Fujita

Refinement Behavior of Second Phase Particles in Hypereutectic Al-Si Alloy by Compressive Torsion Processing...... 149 Y. Kume, S. Tahara, M. Kobashi, and N. Kanetake

Gas Barrier and Adhesion Properties of EVOH/Glass Composite for Glass Sealing...... 155 H. Yamabe

Processing and Physical Properties of High Porosity Metal Foam Using EPS Beads...... 159 T. Shimizu, and K. Matsuzaki

Mechanical Properties of Nanocrystalline Co-Cu Alloy with a Nanoscale Multilayer Structure...... 165 M. Yuasa, H. Nakano, Y. Nakmoto, K. Kajikawa, H. Kusuda, Y. Chen, and M. Mabuchi

Influence of Distribution of Oxide Contaminants on Mechanical Properties of recycled Mg Alloy by Solid- State Recycling ...... 171 Y. Chino, and M. Mabuchi

Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of a Ti-Ti2AlNb Multilayer Composite Plate ...... 175 R. Galeyev, O. Valiakhmetov, R. Safiullin, and M. Shagiev

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Metal Matrix Composites Processing: Multiscale Modelling and Property Extraction...... 179 F. Dunne, and H. Peng

Synthesis of TiB2-Al2O3/Fe Composites From Natural Ilmenite by Self-Propagating High-Temperature Synthesis...... 185 S. Niyomwas

Nanoporous Metals Fabricated by Dealloying: Morphological Evolution and Properties ...... 191 M. Hakamada, and N. Saito

Natural Plant Fibre Based Green Composite for Automobile Application...... 197 A. Gupta

Viability of Composite Materials in Current Design and Manufacturing Practices ...... 207 P. Prombut

Synthesis of Ceramic Particle Dispersed Metal Matrix Composites from Elemental Powders...... 215 K. Matsuura, and K. Ohsasa

Effect of Precursor Preparation Conditions on Combustion Synthesis of Al-Ti Foams...... 221 N. Inoguchi, M. Kobashi, and N. Kanetake

Characterization of Fiber Length Distribution in Short and Long-Glass-Fiber Reinforced Composites during Injection Molding Process...... 227 S. Patcharaphun

Mechanical Properties and Cure Characteristics of Natural Rubber Composites: Effect of Filler Types...... 233 K. Jarukumjorn, N. Suppakarn, P. Sakuna, and W. Wongsorat

Effects of Filler Characteristics and Filler Contents on Physical Properties of HA/PLA Composites ...... 237 S. Rakmae, Y. Ruksakulpiwat, W. Sutapan, and N. Suppakarn

Flame Retardant and Mechanical Properties of Glass fiber/PP Composites...... 241 R. Jeencham, K. Jarukumjorn, and N. Suppakarn

Preparation and Properties of Natural Rubber/Clay Nanocomposites ...... 245 C. Keawkumay, K. Jarukumjorn, and N. Suppakarn

Energy Materials Processing

Improvement of Grain-Boundary Conductivity of Trivalent Cation Doped Barium Zirconate...... 251 S. Imashuku, T. Uda, Y. Nose, and Y. Awakura

Effects of Cold Rolling and Final Polishing Directions on the Adhesion Energy of Thermal Oxide Scales on an AISI 441 Stainless Steel Interconnect Oxidised in a Cathode Atmosphere of Solid Oxide Fuel Cells Measured by a Tensile Test ...... 257 S. Chandra-ambhorn, T. Nilsonthi, and A. Galerie

Separation of Rare-Earths from Nuclear Fuel by Selective Sulfurization ...... 263 T. Nihei, N. Sato, and S. Sato

Low Stress Viscous Creep in a Ti3Al2.5V Tubing under Internal Pressurization...... 267 S. Gollapudi, K. Murty, and I. Charit

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Penetration of Water into Yttrium- and -Doped Barium Zirconate and Its Relation to Proton Conductivity ...... 273 Y. Nose, Y. Okumura, S. Imasyuku, K. Suehiro, T. Uda, and Y. Awakura

Recent Developments in Processing/Structure/Properties Relationships of Titanium Alloys ...... 279 S. Ankem, and P. Oberson

Synthesis and Sintering of Single-Phase ReCuS2 (Re: Nd, Pr, Sm, and Gd) Powders ...... 285 M. Omar, K. Ohki, M. Ohta, T. Kuzuya, and S. Hirai

Influence of Annealing Conditions for Synthesized Powder on Grain Growth in GdPrS3 Sintered Compact...... 291 H. Sasaki, S. Hirai, M. Ohta, and T. Kuzuya

Synthesis and Thermoelectric Property of Th3P4-Type SmEuGdS4 ...... 297 T. Kawasaki, M. Ohta, S. Hirai, and T. Kuzuya

Evaluation of the Crofer 22 APU Stainless Steel Used as Interconnect in Solid Oxide Fuel Cells Oxidised in Dry and Humidified Cathode Atmospheres...... 303 S. Chandra-ambhorn

Environmental Protection Processing

Is Hydrotalcite Effective for Toxic Ion Removal?...... 311 J. Shibata, N. Murayama, D. Sakamoto, and M. Okada

Optimization of Post Combustion in an Electric Arc Furnace for Advanced Steelmaking ...... 317 W. Zhonghua, D. Mazumdar, and A. Mujumdar

Development of New Steels to Reduce Lifecycle Costs of Steel Bridges ...... 323 F. Yuse, T. Nakayama, N. Furukawa, K. Abe, and S. Okano

Carbon Dioxide Adsorption by MCM-41 Synthesized from Rice Husk ...... 329 A. Boonpoke, S. Chiarakorn, N. Laosiripojana, S. Towprayoon, and A. Chidthaisong

Rare Earth Chromite Coatings for Increased H.T Oxidation Resistance of Metallic SOFC Interconnects ...... 335 L. Ramanathan, and M. Pillis

Preparation of Chemically Modified Lignophenol Gels from Biomass Wastes and Its Application to the Recovery of Precious Metals ...... 341 K. Inoue, D. Parajuli, K. Khunathai, and M. Funaoka

Novel Gas-Fired Pulse Combustors-Design Evaluation via Simulation...... 347 W. Zhonghua, and A. Mujumdar

Isothermal and Cyclic Oxidation Behavior of Y2O3 Coated Fe20Cr Alloy...... 353 M. Pillis, E. Araujo, O. Correa, and L. Ramanathan

Metals Recycling and Waste Treatment Businesses of Nippon Mining and Metals Group ...... 359 J. Hino, T. Aoki, J. Yoneda, M. Narisako, and S. Akagi

Zeolitic Adsorbent for the Separation of Strontium and Cesium...... 365 E. Sonohara, S. Nishihama, and K. Yoshizuka

Preparation of Bamboo Activated Carbon for the Recovery of Tetramethyl Ammonium Hydroxide...... 371 A. Yamaguchi, S. Nishihama, and K. Yoshizuka

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Separation and Recovery of Valuable Metals from Copper Smelting Dust with High Arsenic Content...... 377 H. Sano, T. Nozawa, A. Ogawa, V. Montenegro, and T. Fujisawa

Surface Modification of Plastics of Shredder Residue for Hybrid Jig Processing...... 383 M. Ito, M. Akatsuka, Y. Kuwayama, K. Hori, N. Hiroyoshi, and M. Tsunekawa

Technology Development and Plant Practice of the Recycling of Nickel from Spent Electroless Nickel Plating Baths Using Solvent Extraction...... 389 M. Tanaka, Y. Saiki, R. Kojima, K. Hagisawa, H. Narita, and Y. Huang

Removal of Arsenic with Jarosite in Acid Mine Drainage ...... 395 H. Nakazawa, W. Haruyama, and T. Shinohe

Rycycling of Mg-Al-Zn Based Alloy by Vacuum Distillation...... 401 M. Inoue, M. Shima, and T. Aida

Zeolitic Ion Exchanger for Adsorption of Molybdenum ...... 405 S. Nishihama, and K. Yoshizuka

Development of A Novel Impregnated Resin for High Selective Recovery of Lithium from Seawater ...... 411 K. Oonishi, Y. Suzuka, T. Nakamura, S. Nishihama, and K. Yoshizuka

Novel Nano-Porous Adsorbent for Adsorptive Separation of Lithium from Geothermal Water...... 417 H. Sato, Y. Suzuka, S. Nishihama, and K. Yoshizuka

Novel Zeolitic Adsorbents for Separation and Recovery of Tetramethyl Ammonium Hydroxide...... 423 K. Takatori, S. Nishihama, and K. Yoshizuka

Materials Processing

Effects of Surface Roughness on Superplastic Carburizing of Duplex Stainless Steel...... 431 S. Abdul Azis, and I. Jauhari

An Investigation of Arc Spray Formed Rapid Tooling on Homopolymer Substrate...... 439 P. Nunwong, C. Chungchoo, S. Sirivedin, and P. Niranatlumpong

Arsenic and Antimony Elimination from Base Complex Materials by Using Pig Iron ...... 445 L. Voisin, T. Okura, and K. Itagaki

Cryogenic Processing –Your Flexible Friend...... 451 P. Stratton

Challenges of Obtaining Reliable High Temperature Measurements in PTAW Processing ...... 455 T. Wolfe, and H. Henein

Calciothermic Reduction and Simultaneous Electrolysis of CaO in the Molten CaCl 2 ...... 461 R. Suzuki

Casting Practice for High-Carbon Nitrogen-Alloyed - Austenitic Stainless Steels...... 467 M. Heilig, B. Mishra, M. Marya, and D. Olson

Effect of Blank Holder Force on the Depth of Ears in Deep Drawn AA1017 Cups...... 475 S. Balogun, D. Esezobor, and S. Adeosun

The Processability Study on Polyethylene/Low Molecular -Weight Natural Rubber Blends ...... 483 S. Utara, and P. Boochathum

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Theoretical and Experimental Investigation of Significant Quantities in Designing Electron Gun for Applying in a SEM System ...... 489 H. Yazdanfar

Titanium Production Process by Disproportionation of Titanium Dichloride in MgCl2 Molten Salt ...... 495 T. Oi, and T. Okabe

Development of an Advanced Semi-Solid Forming Process...... 501 P. Viriyarattanasak, M. Kikuchi, M. Itamura, T. Maeda, K. Anzai, and E. Niyama

Effects of A3 Steel Shielding Layer on the Stable Magnetic Field...... 505 Y. Liang, J. Yanli, F. Naixiang, and C. Jianzhong

Extrusion of Cu Powder Feedstock...... 511 R. Tongsri, R. Wichianrak, N. Poolthong, and N. Thavarungkul

Enrichment of Phosphorous from Low-Grade Resources ...... 521 D. Sato, L. Wang, G. Dodbiba, J. Sadaki, T. Fujita, and H. Tanno

Extending Fatigue Life of McKibben Artificial Muscle Actuators ...... 527 N. Nithi-Uthai, and S. Laksanacharoen

Effect of Quenching Media on Mechanical Properties of Aluminum 6063 Alloy...... 531 S. Balogun, D. Esezobor, S. Adeosun, A. Oladoye, and F. Ochulor

Promotion of Recyclable Material Treatment at Mitsubishi Process in Naoshima Smelter and Refinery...... 537 T. akai, N. Usami, and M. Kawasaki

Selective Extraction of Nd and Dy from Rare Earth Magnet Scrap into Molten Salt...... 543 S. Shirayama, and T. Okabe

Removing Arsenic from Low-grade Fluorite...... 549 K. Higashino, D. Fukuzawa, G. Dodbiba, T. Fujita, H. Takeyasu, T. Arase, T. Naganuma, and K. Oharu

Reduction of Titanium Oxide in the Presence of Nickel by Noneqilibrium Hydrogen Gas...... 555 H. Sekimoto, T. Uda, Y. Nose, and Y. Awakura

Recent Operation of the Flash Smelting Furnace at Saganoseki Smelter and Refinery...... 561 Y. Yasuda, M. Hoshi, and K. Toda

Recovery of Ni-Co Alloys from Spent Ni-MH Batteries...... 567 N. Jittaseno, and P. Termsuksawad

Electrodeposition of Silver from Alkaline Bath on Ruthenium Substrate ...... 573 S. Son, H. Lee, and D. Kwon

Photochemical Activation Bonding of Cyclo-Olefin Polymer Plates...... 579 Y. Kim, H. Sugimura, Y. Taniguchi, and Y. Taguchi

Cationic Surfactant Modified Clay as Finishing Agent on Cotton Fabric ...... 585 N. Jiratumnukul, S. Kitinawarat, and N. Koolpreechanan

Impregnation of Ni-Al2O3 Catalyst for Methane Reforming...... 597 C. Chettapongsaphan, N. Laosiripojana, S. Charojrochkul, and S. Assabumrungrat

Wear Behavior of Alumina Nozzles by Sand Blasting...... 601 P. Wichianrat, K. Sujirote, and K. Dateraksa x

Study on Melt Spinning of Shaped Hollow Polypropylene Fibers ...... 607 C. Prahsarn, and N. Sr.isawat

Optimization of Fabrication Process for High Strength and High Conductivity Cu-Ag Alloys...... 613 H. Cho, B. Lee, and H. Jo

Sequential Selective Separation System of Pd(II) and Pt(IV) from Strong HCl Solution by Novel SCN-- Retaining Tannin Gel (SCN-TG) Combined with Light on/off Device...... 617 Y. Kim, S. Yakuwa, and Y. Nakano

Preparation of Steam Reforming Catalyst via Combustion Synthesis Technique ...... 625 W. Nualpaeng, N. Laosiripojana, S. Assabumrungrat, and S. Charojrochkul

Preparation of Ni-Alumina Membrane for Hydrogen Separation...... 629 S. Kasuriya, and D. Atong

Preparation of Porous Tubular Ceramic Prepared by Method for Hydrogen Separation Memebrane ...... 635 M. Kitiwan, and D. Atong

Preliminary Study of the Synthesis of LaCoO3 and LaNiO3 Catalysts for Fuel Gas Conditioning...... 641 D. Atong, S. Ausadasuk, and V. Sr.icharoenchaikul

Gypsum Formation in the CaO-FeOx-Cu2O Slags at Copper Saturation...... 645 K. Yamaguchi, S. Sato, and F. Tanaka

Various Improvements for the Zinc Roasting and Sulfuric Acid Process at Onahama Refinery...... 655 T. Suzuki, and M. Suzuki

Strain Effect on Superplastic Boronizing of Duplex Stainless Steel (DSS)...... 661 N. Aziz, and I. Jauhari

Reduction in Unit Energy Consumption at Saganoseki Smelter and Refinery...... 667 Y. Shimizu, and T. Kamegai

High Strain Rate and High Temperature Tensile Test of Lead Free Copper Alloy Castings; Machinability Evaluation...... 673 T. Umeda, W. Sithilor, M. Supradist, T. Okane, and T. Fujii

Fabrication of Separately Formed Electro-Spun Fibers...... 679 H. Tamagawa, and M. Taya

Iron-Carbide Composites Prepared by P/M...... 685 R. Tongsri, S. Chakthin, N. Thavarungkul, and N. Poolthong

Lead Solubility in FeOx-CaO-SiO2-NaO0.5 and FeOx-CaO-SiO2-CrO1.5 Slags at Iron Saturation...... 693 K. Yamaguchi, D. Matsuura, and T. Kon

Effect of Ca Addition on Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of AZ31B/nano-Al2O3 Composite ...... 701 N. Bau, and M. Gupta

Kinetic Study on Oxidation, Chlorination and Evaporation Reactions for Chloride-Based Fluxes ...... 707 Y. Cui, C. Wang, X. Hu, N. Takahashi, H. Matsuura, and F. Tsukihashi

Influence of Pin Configuration on Movement of Beads in a Stirred Mill...... 713 R. Soda, J. Kano, and F. Sato

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Influence of Milling Parameters on Residual Stress in Nickel Base Super Alloy Udimet 720...... 719 B. Sr.idhar, S. Joshi, S. Vizhian, and K. Jayaram

Microscopic Study of Slags from a Secondary Lead Blast Furnace...... 727 F. Tanaka, Y. Kimura, and M. Watanabe

New Era of Onahama Smelter with New "O-SR Process" - Onahama Type Direct Laundered S-furnace and Reverb Furnaces ...... 733 H. Asao, M. Hirano, O. Iida, and S. Hayashi

Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Electron Beam and Tungsten Inert Gas Welded Burn Resistant (BuRTi) Ti-25V-15Cr-2Al-0.2C Alloy...... 739 T. Udomphol, and P. Bowen

Development of High Fatigure Resistent Electrical Steels for High Freqency Motors ...... 745 S. Chang, and H. Park

Production of Vanadium Metal and V-Ti Alloys from Oxide Preforms...... 753 A. Miyauchi, and T. Okabe

Processing of Secondary Lead Raw Materials at Chigirishima Refinery ...... 759 T. Kawamura, and K. Morino

Picklability of Tertiary Scales Formed on the Edge of Hot-rolled Carbon Steel Strip: Effect of the Cooling Rate at the Edge of Strip Controlled by the Laminar Flow of Water...... 765 S. Chandra-ambhorn, and S. Intarasakda

Nonstoichiometric Pyrrhotites Heat Capacity...... 771 Tatyana Chepushtanova, Vladimir Alexeevich Luganov, and Brajendra Mishra

Structure Uniformity and Creep Behavior of Modified Nickel Base Alloy NiMoCr ...... 777 Jozef Zrnik, Libor Kraus, Panyawat Wangyao, and Stanislav Nemecek

Structure of Oxide Scale Formed on Cr-Si-Ni Alloys ...... 783 Y. Suzuki, A. Yamauchi, K. Ohsasa, K. Matsuura, and K. Kurokawa

Synthesis of Metallic Nanoparticles by Hydrolysis of Magnides, Aluminides, and Sodides ...... 787 Huabin Wang, and Derek O. Northwood

The Investigation of Ultra-High Strength Steel by Quenching-Partitioning- (Q-P-T) Process ...... 793 R. Yonghua, W. Xiaodong, and X. Zuyao

Influence of Copper on Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Hypereutectic Ductile ...... 797 T. Witchanantakul, U. Kitkamthorn, S. Boonme, R. Borrisuthhekul, and N. Akkarapattanagoon

Study on Hot Processing and Tensile Property of 7715D Titanium Alloy at High Temperature...... 803 W. Minmin, L. Yuexin, and J. Bo

Synthesis of S and N Co-Doped TiO2 Films by AC-PLD Method and Their Photo Properties...... 809 M. Matsuda, M. Yoshinaga, N. Sato, and A. Muramatsu

Synthesis of Two Types of Adsorbents: A Comparison Study of Their Efficiencies and Environmental Impacts when Adsorbing Molybdenum from Wastewater ...... 813 G. Dodbiba, T. Nukaya, Y. Tanimura, and T. Fujita

Synthesis of Slow Release Fertilizer by Means of Mechanochemical Method ...... 819 Solihin, Qiwu Zhang, and Fumio Saito xii

Modeling Material Processing

Computational Thermodynamics and Computational Kinetics as Powerful Tools for Modelling Fabrication Aspects of Materials ...... 827 H. Strandlund, X. Lu, Q. Chen, and A. Engstrom

Effect of Gate Design on Ingate Velocity...... 833 P. Dulyaprpahant, and P. Kritboonyarit

Effect of Natural Fillers on Properties of Tapioca Starch/Rubber Latex Composite Foam...... 839 M. Phiriyawirut, and B. Lertloykulchai

Kinetic Description for Solid State Phase Transformation ...... 845 F. Liu

Numerical Simulation of Mass Transfer in Copper Electrorefining with Gas Injection...... 855 Y. Hanada, T. Takasu, and H. Itou

The Simulations of Tubular Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFC) ...... 863 K. Rattanakornkan, W. Evans, A. Suksangpanomrung, and S. Charojrochkul

Eigenstrain Analysis of Residual Stresses Due to Welding and Post-Weld Heat Treatment of Aerospace Materials ...... 871 A. Korsunsky, and T. Jun

Understanding Metastability and Phase Equilibrium in Mo-Rich Mo-Ti-Zr-C Alloys ...... 877 V. Dheeradhada

Computational Study of the Fatigue Behavior of Aluminum A356 Car Wheel ...... 883 K. Tuchinda, P. Dawan, D. Kitkaew, and M. Veerachinnapong

Nanomaterials Processing

Development of Low-Current Arc Plasma Process with Ultrasonic Cavitations for Synthesizing Metal- Filled Carbon Nanocapsules in Organic Solution...... 891 R. Sergiienko, E. Shibata, S. Kim, and T. Nakamura

Behavior of Nanosilica Filled Epoxy Resins ...... 897 P. Dittanet

Applications of Black Conductive Powders to High Transmittance Solar Control Windows...... 903 T. Chonan, A. Tofuku, K. Fujita, and K. Adachi

Fabrication of Non-Firing Ceramics Assisted by Particle Surface Activation Using a Planetary Ball-Milling ...... 909 A. Eiad-ua, T. Yamakawa, H. Watanabe, M. Fuji, and M. Takahashi

Microbial Synthesis of Gold Nanotriangles Using the Metal-Reducing Bacterium Shewanella Algae ...... 913 T. Ogi, T. Tachimi, N. Saitoh, T. Nomura, and Y. Konishi

Microbial Preparation and Catalytic Activity of Palladium Nanoparticles on the Metal-Reducing Bacterium Shewanella Oneidensis ...... 917 Yasuhiro Konishi, Shuji Shimanaka, Norizoh Saitoh, and Toshiyuki Nomura

Integrated Material Design for Bulk Nanocrystalline Ceramic ...... 921 H. Kimura

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Silica Nanoparticle Agglomerates with Controlled Packing Structure and Their Dispersion Characteristics into Thermoplastics by Simple Melt-Compounding Method ...... 929 M. Tanahashi, Y. Watanabe, and T. Fujisawa

Nanoparticle Dispersed Gels for Direct Writing of Ceramic Structures...... 935 A. Kondo, H. Abe, M. Naito, and J. Akedo

Thermolysis of Nickel Acetylacetonate in Organic Surfactant and Formation of Metallic Nickel, Nickel Carbide and Nickel Oxide Nanocrystals...... 939 Y. Goto, K. Taniguchi, T. Omata, S. Otsuka-Yao-Matsuo, N. Ohashi, S. Ueda, H. Yoshikawa, Y. Yamashita, H. Oohashi, and K. Kobayashi

Synthesis and Characterization of Uniform Copper Nanoparticles Obtained by a Polyol Process...... 945 K. Ryoshi, H. Oshita, and Y. Hattori

TiO2 Hollow Nanofibers Templated by Electrospun Polymeric Nanofibers ...... 951 S. Nagamine, Y. Tanaka, T. Hoshino, and M. Ohshima

Synthesis of CuInS2 Colloidal Nanocrystals and Their Optical Properties...... 955 K. Nose, Y. Soma, T. Omata, and S. Otsuka-Yao-Matsuo

Synthesis and Stability of Metallic Fluid Dispersing Ferromagnetic Fine Particles...... 961 T. Fujita, H. Park, L. Cao, and G. Dodbiba

Superplastic Behavior of of Nanostructured Intermetallic Ti2AlNb-Based Alloy ...... 967 M. Shagiev, and G. Salishchev

Synthesis of Straight SiOx Nanorod Y junctions...... 975 G. Zhu

Synthesis of Flower-like Silica Nanostructures by a Simple Thermal Evaporation Method...... 983 G. Zhu

Preparation and Characterization of Silica Nanorods ...... 989 G. Zhu

Photocatalytic Activities of TiO2 from Different Origins ...... 995 S. Jinawath

Rare Earth Chalcogenide Fine Particles Derived from Various Rare Earth-Ligand Complexes...... 1001 T. Kuzuya, S. Hirai, and M. Ohta

Ultrafine Grain Structure Development in Steels with Different Carbon Content Subjected to Severe Plastic Deformation...... 1007 J. Zrnik, S. Dobatkin, J. Dzugan, and T. Kovarik

Synthesis of Nanosized Precipitated Calcium Carbonate ...... 1013 N. Irinah

Mechanical Synthesis of Barium Titanate from Nanocrystalline BaCO3 and TiO2 ...... 1019 A. Kondo, H. Shimoda, K. Sato, . Ohara, H. Abe, and M. Naito

Effect of Reaction Conditions on Synthesis of SiC Nanowires by Simple Thermal Evaporation...... 1023 W. Khongwong, M. Imai, K. Yoshida, and T. Yano

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Powder Preparation/Processing

Effect of Processing Parameters on Nanostrcutured Cr3C2-Ni20Cr Powder and Coating Characteristics...... 1031 A. Padial, C. Cunha, O. Correa, J. Martinelli, N. Lima, and L. Ramanathan

Energy Efficient Sintering of Al/Cu Nanocomposites Using Different Microwave Power Levels...... 1037 E. Wong, S. Nawathe, and M. Gupta

Composite Metal Powder Coated with Un-Bundled Carbon Nanotube (CNT) and Characteristics of Its Extruded Material ...... 1043 H. Imai, K. Kondoh, H. Fukuda, and B. Fugetsu

Aspect Ratio of Green MIM Parts on Shrinkage During Sintering ...... 1049 S. Amaranan, and A. Manonukul

Influence of Phosphorus Addition on Sintering Behavior and Mechanical Properties of TiC-Ni Composites ...... 1055 N. Wora-Uaychai, N. Poolthong, and R. Tongsri

Microstructure and Porosity as a Result of Sintering Time and Temperature in Pre-Alloy and Mixed Powders Ti-6Al-4V Specimens ...... 1061 K. Songsiri, A. Manonukul, P. Chalermkarnnon, H. Nakayama, and M. Fujiwara

Effects of Setters on Sintering Metal Injection Moulded Commercially Pure Titanium ...... 1067 N. Muenya, and A. Manonukul

Rapidly Solidified Magnesium Alloy Coarse Powder by SWAP and Characteristics of Its Wrought Alloy ...... 1073 K. Kondoh, H. Fukuda, H. Imai, H. Izaki, and I. Otsuka

Processing of Ultrafine-Grained WC-Co Hardmetals for Property Enhancements ...... 1079 S. Ngernbamrung, K. Dateraksa, Y. Boonyongmaneerat, N. Chuankrerkkul, and K. Sujirote

Solvothermal Synthesis of Raspberry-like YVO4:Eu Nanoparticles in Methanol-Water System...... 1085 S. Kaowphong, K. Nakashima, V. Petrykin, S. Thongtem, and M. Kakihana

Synthesis of Tungsten and Tungsten Carbide Nanopowders from Ammonium Paratungstate in a Thermal Plasma Reactor ...... 1091 T. Ryu, K. Hwang, H. Sohn, and Z. Fang

Graphite Particles Reinforced Fe-Al-X Alloy Composites for Slide Bearing Applications ...... 1099 S. Ko, W. Lee, I. Kim, J. Jang, and S. Shin

Ultrafine Mg-3%Al Alloy : Its Synthesis and Investigation of Its Tensile Properties at Elevated Temperature...... 1103 A. Mallick, S. Vedantam, and L. Li

The Effect of Uniform Alumina Coating on Copper Particles on Oxidation Resistance...... 1109 Y. Hattori, K. Kamada, and M. Okada

Manufacture of Micro Two Step Gear by Micro Powder Injection Molding ...... 1115 J. Jang, W. Lee, S. Son, S. Ko, I. Kim, and J. Lee

Feedstock Infiltration for Manufacturing Open Celled Ti Foam in Metal Injection Molding Technology ...... 1121 I. Kim, W. Lee, S. Ko, and J. Jang

Application of Micro Metal Injection Molding Process in Manufacturing Micro Mold ...... 1125 W. Lee, J. Jang, S. Ko, and I. Kim

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Synthesis of Silica Hollow Particles Using Escherichia Coli as Templates ...... 1131 T. Nomura, Y. Morimoto, and Y. Konishi

Processing of Ceramics

Fabrication of Fine-Grained Yttria-Stabilized Tetragonal Zirconia Polycrystals from Polycrystalline Beads...... 1137 C. Auechalitanukul, and W. Cannon

High Temperature Flexural Strength of the Al2O3-YAG Eutectic Composite Produced by Using Transformation from Metastable Eutectic to Equilibrium Eutectic ...... 1143 T. Nagira, H. Yasuda, M. Yoshiya, and K. Takeharu

Ultra Rapid Sintering of Ceramics...... 1149 Peter Hing

Influence of Organic and Inorganic Additive on Microstructure and Porosity of Alumina Body...... 1161 P. Chaono, and S. Larpkiattaworn

Perovskite-Type Oxynitride Dielectrics ...... 1167 J. Ahchawarattaworn

Influence of Soda-Lime-Silica Cullet on the Properties of Porcelain Mixture ...... 1173 W. Thiemsorn, and P. Kaewthip

Physical and Mechanical Properties of Sintered Clay Ceramic-Containing MSW Incineration Bottom Ash...... 1179 S. Kasuriya, P. Tavorniti, and S. Jiemsirilers

Preparation and Photocatalytic Activity Study of Energy Storage WO3-TiO2 Photocatalyst...... 1185 S. Supothina, and R. Rattanakam

Processing of Electronic Materials and Devices

Role of Acetonitrile for Copper via Filling...... 1193 T. Ono, and Y. Komoda

Effect of Nano-Size Copper Addition on the Tensile Properties of Tin ...... 1197 M. Alam, M. Nai, and M. Gupta

Effect of Sub-Micron Alumina Particulates on the Properties of a Sn-0.7Cu Lead-Free Solder Alloy...... 1203 X. Zhong, M. Gupta, and S. Nai

Effect of Sputtering Pressures and RTA Conditions on Properties of Ta2O5 Thin Films...... 1209 J. Zhou, and D. Huang

Electrical and Mechanical Properties of Ternary Rubber Composites for Electronic Sensors - for Electronic Sensors...... 1217 B. Nooklay, P. Bunnaul, W. Thongruang, K. Chetpattananondh, and P. Smithmaitrie

Thermo-Kinetics Analysis of Ge2Sb2Te5 Amorphous Materials Containing Nb, Mo and W Elements...... 1227 M. Fujita, S. Otaka, and A. Fuwa

Enhancing Mechanical Response of a 96.5Sn-3.0Ag-0.5Cu Solder Using Energy Efficient Microwave Assisted Sintering Route...... 1239 M. Nai, J. Kuma, and M. Gupta

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Evolution of Interfacial Structure of the Sn-3.7Ag-1.0In-0.9Zn Lead-Free Solder...... 1245 Y. Liu, R. Xu, and Z. Gao

Al-Doped ZnO Films Prepared by Spray Pyrolysis...... 1249 C. Euvananont, S. Pakdeesathaporn, P. Pratoomwan, V. Yodsri, Y. Boonthongkong, and C. Thanachayanont

Solidification Processing

Cast and Homgenized Structures of Al-Zn-Mg-Cu alloys by Low Frequency Electromagnetic Direct Chill Casting...... 1259 T. Umeda, P. Thirathipviwat, K. Koesuko, and M. Supradist

In-situ Observation of Microstructure Evolutions During Solidification of Sn-Cu Alloys ...... 1265 H. Esaka, and Y. Miyauchi

Influence of Solidification Rate on Graphite Morphological Change in Cast Iron...... 1271 H. Nakae

Microstructure Formation in Al-Alloy High Pressure Die Castings for Ductile Applications ...... 1277 S. Otarawanna, C. Gourlay, H. Laukli, and A. Dahle

Integrated Design of Casting and Heat Treatment for Al-Si-Cu-Mg Casting Alloys ...... 1283 H. Brody

Spatial Orientation of Dendrite in Chill Zone...... 1291 H. Esaka

Numerical Simulation of Columnar-to-Equiaxed Transition during Solidification of Aluminum Base Alloy...... 1297 K. Ohsasa, and K. Matsuura

Monte Carlo Simulation of Grain Growth Taking into Account the Influence of Temperature...... 1303 S. Ogibayashi

Study on the Microstructure and Properties of 7050 Aluminum Alloy made by LFEC...... 1311 Y. Zuo, and J. Cui

Prediction of Solidification Microstructure of Magnets Using Cast CAE System ...... 1317 M. Fukuda, C. Chaiyakot, and C. Khomnotai

Thin Film Coating Processing

Anatase TiO2 Thin Firm for Decomposing Aldehydes in Water ...... 1327 K. Yoshizuka, K. Izumi, N. Ishibashi, and S. Nishihama

Preparation of Carbon Nitride Using Microwave Plasma CVD and Its FE Property ...... 1333 S. Yukihiro, K. Shunichiro, H. Naoki, and T. Matsufumi

Control of Tarnishing and Corrosion of Copper Alloys ...... 1337 H. Joo, D. Zhang, Y. Park, and K. Lee

Growth of Cu Alloy Layers through Reduction-Diffusion Method using Ionic Liquid Bath at Medium-Low Temperatures ...... 1343 K. Murase, A. Ito, Y. Nishizaki, T. Ichii, and H. Sugimura

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Effect of Sealing on the Surface Morphology and Electrochemical Property of Cerium-Based Conversion Coating on AZ31 Magnesium Alloy...... 1349 S. Salman, R. Ichino, and M. Okido

Structure and Property of Zr-Cu Binary Amorphous Films Deposited by Sputtering Process...... 1357 J. Fujita, T. Serikawa, K. Kondoh, H. Kimura, and A. Inoue

Microstructure of Si-Al Diffused Coatings on an Advanced Nb Silicide Based Ultrahigh Temperature Alloy...... 1363 X. Guo, X. Tian, and P. Guan

Hydroxyapatite Coating on Titanium Using Thermal Substrate Method in Aqueous Solution and the Evaluation of Osteoconductivity...... 1371 K. Kuroda, R. Ichino, and M. Okido

The Effect of Substrate Location Arrangement in the PVD Deposition Chamber on the Mechanical Properties of the Coatings...... 1377 K. Tuchinda, C. Damkam, W. Preechapongkit, R. Ratanabunlang, and N. Wittayapairot

Processing Route of Pulsed-Pressure MOCVD in the Deposition of Thin TiO2 Films on Si Substrates Using TTIP ...... 1385 V. Siriwongrungson, S. Krumdieck, and M. Alkaisi

Parameter Optimization by Using a Taguchi’s Method for Deposition of Water-Repellent Film...... 1389 S. Supothina, O. Nimittrakoolchai, and N. Atthi

Author Index...... 1395

Subject Index ...... 1401

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