Research output

Research output per year 1991 2006 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2014 2016 2017 2020 2023 2023

• 127 Article
• 50 Conference contribution
• 9 Conference article
• 7 Chapter
• 18 More
  • 6 Commissioned report
  • 4 Other contribution
  • 3 Review article
  • 2 Book
  • 2 Comment/debate
  • 1 Paper

Research output per year

Research output per year

Search results

• 2012

  Role of oxygen and nitrogen in mechanical alloying mechanism of Ni-Ti powder mixtures

  Braz Fernandes, F. M., 1 Jan 2012, In: Powder Metallurgy. 55, 4, p. 268-272

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access
  3 Citations (Scopus)

• Shape memory alloys at CENIMAT

  Braz Fernandes, F. M., Miranda, R. M. M. & Mahesh, K. K., 1 Jan 2012, None. p. 1-5

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

• Similar Laser Welding of Shape Memory Alloys: microstructural and mechanical characterization

  Braz Fernandes, F. M. & Miranda, R. M. M., 1 Jan 2012

  Research output: Other contribution

• Smart Composites (CENIMAT report)

  Mahesh, K. K., Silva, R. J. C., Braz Fernandes, F. M. & Velhinho, A. J. D. C., 1 Jan 2012, Unknown Publisher.

  Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report

• Smart Composites (Global report)

  Mahesh, K. K., Rodrigues, C. C., Braz Fernandes, F. M., Lúcio, V. J. D. G., Velhinho, A. J. D. C., Martins, R. F. D. S. P. & Silva, R. J. C., 1 Jan 2012, Unknown Publisher.

  Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report

• Stability of thermal-induced phase transformations in the severely deformed equiatomic Ni-Ti alloys

  Mahesh, K. K. & Braz Fernandes, F. M., 1 Jan 2012, In: Journal of Materials Science. 47, 16, p. 6005-6014

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access
  21 Citations (Scopus)

• Structural characterization by x-ray diffraction of laser welded shape memory alloys

  Braz Fernandes, F. M., Mahesh, K. K., Craciunescu, C. M., Oliveira, J. P., Schell, N., Miranda, R. M. & Ocaña, J. L., 2012, PROCEEDINGS ICEM15: 15th International Conference on Experimental Mechanics FEUP - EURASEM - APAET Porto, 22-27 July 2012. Gomes, J. F. S. & Vaz, M. A. P. (eds.). Porto: INEGI-Instituto de Engenharia Mecânica e Gestão Industrial, p. 1-7 7 p.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

  • shape memory alloys 100%
  • x ray diffraction 81%
  • welded joints 63%
  • laser welding 59%
  • characterization 52%

• Textural Evolution Evaluated by EBSD and XRD after Thermal Treatment in Ni-Ti Shape Memory Alloy

  Mahesh, K. K. & Braz Fernandes, F. M., 1 Jan 2012, Materials Science Forum. Vol. 702-703. p. 884-887

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

  Open Access
  1 Citation (Scopus)

• X-ray diffraction studies during magnetron co-sputtering of Ni-Ti shape memory alloy films

  Silva, R. J. C. & Braz Fernandes, F. M., 1 Jan 2012, In: Ciência & Tecnologia dos Materiais. 24, 3-4, p. 161-169

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  2 Citations (Scopus)
• 2011

  A metalurgia do cobre no sul do território Português entre o Bronze Médio e a 1ª Idade do Ferro: teores de ferro e inclusões Cu-S

  Silva, R. J. C. & Braz Fernandes, F. M., 1 Jan 2011, Actas do VI Simpósio sobre Mineração e Metalurgia Históricas no Sudoeste Europeu. Vila Velha de Rodão, Portugal: Carlos Batata, p. 77-78

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter

• Chapter 7 - Shape memory alloys: existing and emerging applications

  Braz Fernandes, F. M., Miranda, R. M. M. & Craciunescu, C. M., 1 Jan 2011, Advances in Materials Science Research. Wythers, M. C. (ed.). Hauppauge, NY (USA): Nova Science Publishers, p. Ch 6, pg 1-23 (Advances in Materials Science Research).

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter

• Combined in-situ XRD and Electrical Resistivity Study of the Phase Transformations in Ni-Ti SMA

  Silva, R. J. C., Braz Fernandes, F. M. & Mahesh, K. K., 1 Jan 2011, Unknown Publisher.

  Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report

• Concurrent Effect of Melt-spinning and Severe Plastic Deformation on Shape Memory Alloy Ribbons by Simultaneous XRD and Electrical Resistivity Measurements

  Braz Fernandes, F. M., Mahesh, K. K. & Craciunescu, C. M., 1 Jan 2011, Unknown Publisher.

  Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report

• Continuous flux isothermal quenching of steel strips by immersion in molten lead maintained at 440°C

  Potecaşu, T. F., Potecaşu, O. D., Cordeiro Silva, R. J. & Braz Fernandes, F. M., 20 Apr 2011, In: Metalurgia International. 16, 4, p. 177-182 6 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Bainite 100%
  • Quenching 85%
  • Alloying 84%
  • Molten materials 81%
  • Lead 76%

• Laser beam interaction with Ni-Mn-Ga ferromagnetic shape memory alloys

  Silva, R. J. C., Braz Fernandes, F. M., Miranda, R. M. M. & Craciunescu, C. M., 1 Jan 2011, In: Optics and Lasers in Engineering. 49, 11, p. 1289–1293

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access
  12 Citations (Scopus)

• Mechanical behaviour of Nd:YAG laser welded superelastic NiTi

  Silva, R. J. C., Braz Fernandes, F. M. & Miranda, R. M. M., 1 Jan 2011, In: Materials Science and Engineering: A-Structural Materials Properties Microstructure and Processing. 528, NA, p. 5560-5565

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access
  55 Citations (Scopus)

• Simultaneous XRD and Electrical Resistivity Measurements of the phase transitions in Co-Ni-Ga ferromagnetic shape memory alloy system

  Braz Fernandes, F. M., Mahesh, K. K. & Craciunescu, C. M., 1 Jan 2011, Unknown Publisher.

  Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report

• Some Corrosion Issues in Ancient Chinese Brass Coins: Influence of Minor Elements in Corrosion Susceptibility

  Silva, R. J. C. & Braz Fernandes, F. M., 1 Jan 2011, European Corrosion Congress 2010 (EUROCORR 2010). Moscow, Russia: Curran Associates, Inc., p. 2163-2171

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter

• Stability in Phase Transformation After Multiple Steps of Marforming in Ti-Rich Ni-Ti Shape Memory Alloy

  Braz Fernandes, F. M. & Mahesh, K. K., 1 Jan 2011, In: Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance. 20, 4-5, p. 771-775

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access
  3 Citations (Scopus)

• Structural study of extruded CuAl1₃Ni₄ shape memory alloy

  Fernandes, F. M. B., Gurau, C., Mahesh, K. K., Silva, R. J. C. & Gurau, G., 20 Jul 2011, In: Metalurgia International. 16, 9, p. 19-23 5 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access

  File

  • Shape Memory Alloys 100%
  • Shape memory effect 73%
  • Aging of materials 54%
  • Martensitic Transformation 51%
  • Alloy 47%
  22 Downloads (Pure)

• Structural Transitions in a Co2NiGa Ferromagnetic Shape Memory Alloy

  Mahesh, K. K., Silva, R. J. C., Braz Fernandes, F. M. & Craciunescu, C. M., 1 Jan 2011, In: Solid State Phenomena. 172-174, NA, p. 202-207

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• 2010

  Artificial Aging of Zr-based Dental Materials - A Pilot Study

  Monteiro, R. D. C. C., Braz Fernandes, F. M. & Veiga, J. P. B., 1 Jan 2010

  Research output: Other contribution

• Composition and microstructures of imperial brass Chinese coins

  Furtado, M. J., Silva, R. J. C., Araújo, M. F. & Braz Fernandes, F. M., 5 Feb 2010, Advanced Materials Forum V. Rosa, L. G. & Margarido, F. (eds.). Trans Tech Publications, p. 531-537 7 p. (Materials Science Forum; vol. 636-637).

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

  • Brass 100%
  • brasses 97%
  • Microstructure 56%
  • Chemical analysis 54%
  • microstructure 49%
  1 Citation (Scopus)

• Effect of Mechanical Activation on Ti-50Ni Powder Blends Reactivity

  Braz Fernandes, F. M., 1 Jan 2010, ADVANCED MATERIALS FORUM V, PT 1 AND 2. Book Series: Materials Science Forum. Vol. 636-637. p. 544-549

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

  Open Access
  3 Citations (Scopus)

• Finite Element Modelling of Ni-Ti Shape Memory Alloys

  Braz Fernandes, F. M., 1 Jan 2010, In: Materials Science Forum. 636-637, NA, p. 1112-1118

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  1 Citation (Scopus)

• Joining processes for shape memory alloys - A review

  Braz Fernandes, F. M. & Miranda, R. M. M., 1 Jan 2010

  Research output: Other contribution

• Microstructural Signatures of Bronze Archaeological Artifacts from the Southwestern Iberian Peninsula

  Silva, R. J. C. & Braz Fernandes, F. M., 1 Jan 2010, Materials Science Forum. Vol. V 636-637. p. 597-604

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

  Open Access
  7 Citations (Scopus)

• Parametric Optimization of Ti-Ni Powder Mixtures Produced by Mechanical Alloying

  Braz Fernandes, F. M., 1 Jan 2010, JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS. Vol. ---. p. S271-S274

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

  28 Citations (Scopus)

• Phase transformation and structural study on the severely plastic deformed Ni-Ti alloys

  Silva, R. J. C., Braz Fernandes, F. M. & Mahesh, K. K., 1 Jan 2010, Physics Procedia. Vol. 10. p. 22-27

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

  Open Access
  5 Citations (Scopus)

• Phase Transformation in Ni-Ti Shape Memory and Superelastic Alloys Subjected to High Pressure Torsion

  Braz Fernandes, F. M. & Mahesh, K. K., 1 Jan 2010, MULTI-FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS AND STRUCTURES III, PTS 1 AND 2. Book Series: Advanced Materials Research. Vol. 123-125. p. 1007-1010

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

  3 Citations (Scopus)

• Powder Metallurgical Processes for NiTi Shape Memory Alloys

  Braz Fernandes, F. M., 1 Jan 2010, In: Advanced Engineering Materials. 636-637, NA, p. 928-933

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access
  2 Citations (Scopus)

• Smelting and recycling evidences from the Late Bronze Age habitat site of Baioes (Viseu, Portugal)

  Silva, R. J. C. & Braz Fernandes, F. M., 1 Jan 2010, In: Journal of Archaeological Science. 37, NA, p. 1623-1634

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  78 Citations (Scopus)

• Some Long Term Corrosion Patterns in Archaeological Metal Artefacts

  Figueiredo, E., Silva, R. J. C., Braz Fernandes, F. M. & Araújo, M. F. D., 2010, Advanced Materials Forum V. Rosa, L. G. & Margarido, F. (eds.). Zurich: Trans Tech Publications, Vol. Pt. 1 and 2. p. 1030-1035 (Materials Science Forum; vol. 636-637).

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

  • artifacts 100%
  • corrosion 96%
  • metals 54%
  • antiquities 47%
  • intergranular corrosion 38%
  8 Citations (Scopus)

• Structural evolution of magnetron sputtered shape memory alloy Ni-Ti films

  Silva, R. J. C., Braz Fernandes, F. M. & Mahesh, K. K., 1 Jan 2010, In: Vacuum. 84, NA, p. 913-919

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  8 Citations (Scopus)

• Technological continuity in Early Iron Age bronze metallurgy at the South-Western Iberian Peninsula - a sight from Castro dos Ratinhos

  Silva, R. J. C. & Braz Fernandes, F. M., 1 Jan 2010, In: Journal of Archaeological Science. 37, NA, p. 1811-1819

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  44 Citations (Scopus)

• Textural Modifications during Recovery in Ti-Rich Ni-Ti Shape Memory Alloy Subjected to Low Level of Cold Work Reduction

  Braz Fernandes, F. M. & Mahesh, K. K., 1 Jan 2010, ADVANCED MATERIALS FORUM V, PT 1 AND 2 . Book Series: Materials Science Forum. Vol. 636-637. p. 618-623

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

  2 Citations (Scopus)

• Texture development, microstructure and phase transformation characteristics of sputtered Ni-Ti Shape Memory Alloy films grown on TiN < 111 >

  Silva, R. J. C., Braz Fernandes, F. M., Pereira, L. M. N. & Mahesh, K. K., 1 Jan 2010, In: Thin Solid Films. 519, NA, p. 122-128

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  19 Citations (Scopus)

• XRD study of the transformation characteristics of severely plastic deformed Ni-Ti SMAs

  Silva, R. J. C., Braz Fernandes, F. M. & Mahesh, K. K., 1 Jan 2010, Physica Status Solidi C-Current Topics in Solid State Physics. Vol. 7. p. 1348-1350

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

  Open Access
  12 Citations (Scopus)
• 2009

  Ageing effects on phase transformations in NiTi alloys

  Silva, R. J. C., Braz Fernandes, F. M. & Mahesh, K. K., 1 Jan 2009, NA. p. ---

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

• Characterization of smart MARFOS NiTi shape memory alloys

  Braz Fernandes, F. M., 1 Jan 2009, Proceedings of the IV ECCOMAS Thematic Conference on SMART STRUCTURES AND MATERIALS (SMART’09). Vol. Proceedings of the IV ECCOMAS Thematic Conference on SMART STRUCTURES AND MATERIALS (SMART’09). p. 469-470

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

• Development of sputtered Shape Memory Alloy (SMA) Ni-Ti films for actuation in ice cooled environments

  Martins, R. M. S., Schell, N., Gordo, P. R., Maneira, M. J. P., Silva, R. J. C. & Braz Fernandes, F. M., 16 Jun 2009, In: Vacuum. 83, 10, p. 1299-1302 4 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Conference article › peer-review

  • Shape Memory Alloys 100%
  • Shape memory effect 73%
  • shape memory alloys 72%
  • actuation 71%
  • Ice 68%
  4 Citations (Scopus)

• In-situ XRD and Electrical Resistivity Study of the Phase transformations in Ni-Ti Shape Memory Alloys (SMA)

  Silva, R. J. C., Braz Fernandes, F. M. & Mahesh, K. K., 1 Jan 2009, Unknown Publisher.

  Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report

• MCM-41 anchored manganese salen complexes as catalysts for limonene oxidation

  Fonseca, I. M. D. F. L. D., Braz Fernandes, F. M., Vital, J. S. M. & Ramos, A. M. M., 1 Jan 2009, In: Microporous and Mesoporous Materials. 120, 3, p. 432-440

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  52 Citations (Scopus)

• Nonconventional production technologies for NiTi shape memory alloys

  Braz Fernandes, F. M., 1 Jan 2009, NA. p. ---

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

• Phase Transformations in NiTi Endodontic Files and Fatigue Resistance

  Silva, R. J. C. & Braz Fernandes, F. M., 1 Jan 2009, NA. p. ---

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

• RESEARCH ON THE POSSIBILITY OF IMPROVING THE VALUE OF LOW CARBON CHEAP STEELS BY CONTROLLED THERMAL PROCESSING

  Braz Fernandes, F. M., 1 Jan 2009, In: Metalurgia International. 14, NA, p. 29-33

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

• Structural and Textural Evolution during Cold Work in Ti-Rich Ni-Ti Shape Memory Alloy

  Braz Fernandes, F. M., 1 Jan 2009, NA. p. ---

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

• Studies on the Degradation of Epoxy Resins Used for the Conservation of Glass

  Coutinho, I., Lima, A., Braz Fernandes, F. M. & Ramos, A. M. M., 1 Jan 2009, Holding it All Together, Ancient and Modern Approaches to Joining Repair and Consolidation. Ambers, J., Higgitt, C., Harrison, L. & Saunders, D. (eds.). London: Archetype Publications, p. 127-133

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter

• Textural Evolution by Multiple Steps of Marforming in Ti-Rich Ni-Ti Shape Memory Alloy

  Braz Fernandes, F. M. & Mahesh, K. K., 1 Jan 2009, NA. p. ---

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

• Texture development and phase transformation behavior of sputtered Ni-Ti films

  Martins, R. M. S., Schell, N., Mahesh, K. K., Pereira, L., Silva, R. J. C. & Braz Fernandes, F. M., 1 Aug 2009, In: Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance. 18, 5-6, p. 543-547 5 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Phase transitions 100%
  • Crystalline Texture 93%
  • Textures 77%
  • Liquid Film 46%
  • Buffer layers 34%
  8 Citations (Scopus)